JP6744080B2 - Game system, photographing device and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game system and the like for executing a game.

2. Description of the Related Art There are known video sharing services and video distribution services that allow posted videos to be shared and viewed by an unspecified number of users.
Although the contents of videos to be posted vary, in recent years, posting of videos on the game screen being played (hereinafter referred to as game videos) has become popular. That is, the contributor of the game video can have his/her play seen by the users who play the same game, and obtain a comment. In addition, the viewer of the game video can view the posted game video and use it as a reference for capturing the game stage, and can give a comment or advice to praise the wonderful play. In rare play, the laughter can be shared between the poster and the viewer. As a technique related to sharing and distribution of game moving images, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 can be referred to.

JP, 2005-013102, A JP, 2005-058072, A

There are several types of game videos to be posted, but the “live video” type is especially popular. The live video is a video in which the voice of the game video includes the voice broadcast by the player himself/herself, and it is possible to give the viewer a realistic sensation as if they were playing beside the player. .. However, in the live video so far, even though there is the live voice of the player, the image itself is limited to the game screen, and the appearance of the player does not appear. Therefore, there was a limit to the sense of presence given to the viewer. In addition, it is an inherent problem that it takes time and effort to shoot and edit a video when creating a live video.

The present invention has been devised for the purpose of providing a new technique capable of creating a more realistic live video while reducing a series of steps involved in creating a live video.

A first aspect of the present invention for solving the above-described problem is an input unit (for example, a card reader 1326 in FIG. 2) for inputting information (hereinafter referred to as “ID”) for specifying a player, and A recording unit (for example, the control board 1350 in FIG. 2, the IC memory 1352, the game moving image 56 in FIG. 5) that records a moving image displayed on the game screen (hereinafter referred to as “game moving image”) in association with the ID. A game device provided (for example, the arcade game device 1300 in FIG. 1),
A player that the player plays on the game device by controlling the image capturing device input unit (for example, the card reader 1426 in FIG. 3) for inputting the ID and the image capturing unit (for example, the camera unit 1420 in FIG. 3). A photographing device (for example, the photographing device 1400 in FIG. 1) including a photographing control unit (for example, the control board 1450 in FIG. 3, the player moving image 53 in FIG. 5) for photographing a moving image,
A game moving image acquisition unit (for example, a control board 1150 in FIG. 4) that acquires the ID input from the game device to the input unit and the game moving image recorded by the recording unit, and the image capturing device input from the image capturing device. Based on the game moving image and the player moving image corresponding to the common ID, the player moving image acquiring unit (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 4) that acquires the player input moving image captured by the capturing unit and the ID input to the unit. Then, a posting video generation unit (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 4) that generates a posting video, and a posting video upload unit that uploads the posting video to a predetermined video sharing site (for example, the control in FIG. 4). And a server system (for example, the user support server 1100 in FIG. 1) including a board 1150).

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to generate a posting moving image using the game moving image and the player moving image linked to the shared player ID as materials, and upload the moving image for posting to the moving image sharing site. That is, it is possible to create a more realistic live-action video that combines the three elements of the game screen, the voice of the player, and the video of the player. Further, since the game device, the photographing device, and the server system function organically, it is possible to reduce the time and effort required for a series of processes from photographing to generation of a moving image for posting and posting.

In a second invention, the game device transmits a first cue information indicating a game start timing to the image capturing device, which is a first cue transmission control unit (for example, the cue transmission control unit 230 in FIG. 10, the cue transmission control unit 230 in FIG. 17). Step S116) is further provided, and the recording unit records the timing related to the first cue information in the game moving image (for example, the game moving image container data 560 of FIG. 11, step S116 of FIG. 17), and The shooting control unit includes information according to the timing related to the first cue information in the player moving image (for example, player moving image container data 530 in FIG. 9, steps S38 to S40 in FIG. 16), and creates the posting moving image. The unit is the game system according to the first aspect of the present invention, which synchronizes the game moving image and the player moving image based on the first cue information to generate the posting moving image.

According to the second aspect, the first cue information can be transmitted from the game device to the photographing device, and the photographing device can include the first cue information in the player moving image. Therefore, different moving images (game moving image and player moving image) recorded by different devices can be synchronized and edited to generate a posting moving image.

In a third aspect of the present invention, the game apparatus transmits a second cue information indicating a game end timing to the image capturing apparatus, which is a second cue transmission control section (for example, the cue transmission control section 230 in FIG. 10, the cue transmission control section 230 in FIG. 17). It is the game system according to the first or second invention, further comprising step S122), wherein the shooting control unit ends shooting based on the second cue information.

According to the third aspect, when the game ends on the game device side, the shooting and recording by the shooting device are automatically ended, so that the convenience is improved. Since the player himself does not have to perform the operation of ending the shooting and the recording by the shooting device, the player can enjoy the end of the game without being disturbed. If the shooting device finishes shooting and recording after a lapse of a predetermined time after receiving the second cue information, it is in a lingering sound (sometimes screaming joy or complaining about its own play). You can also record your appearance as a material for the post video, so you can make the post video more realistic.

In a fourth aspect of the present invention, the server system further includes a payment processing unit (for example, the user management unit 260 in FIG. 12, step S218 in FIG. 18) that performs a payment process for the usage consideration, and after the payment process is completed, It is a game system according to any one of the first to third inventions, which enables generation of a posting moving image by the posting moving image generation unit or uploading by the posting moving image uploading unit.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a service for generating and uploading the moving picture ability for posting for a fee.

In a fifth aspect, the shooting unit shoots with a wide-angle lens having a shooting range of the player of the game device and a peripheral portion thereof, and the posting moving image generation unit sets a given cutting range from the player moving image. A crop processing unit (for example, crop processing unit 265 in FIG. 32, step S205 in FIG. 40) that executes crop processing for cropping is included, and the moving image clipped in the crop processing is used to generate the posting moving image. It is a game system according to any one of the first to fourth inventions.

According to the fifth aspect, it is possible to cut out images with different camera angles from the images shot by one shooting unit and use them as the editing material of the moving image for posting. Therefore, it will be possible to post a more realistic and rewarding live-action video that includes images shot from various camera angles.

In a sixth aspect, the game video acquisition unit acquires information on a game title related to the game video from the game device (for example, step S36 in FIG. 38), and the crop processing unit is based on the game title. The cropping process is executed using the predetermined clipping range (for example, the cropping definition data 570 of FIG. 34, step S205 of FIG. 40), and the game system of the fifth invention.

According to the sixth aspect, since the cutout range can be set for each game title, the photographing device can be shared regardless of the title of the game executed on the game device, which is highly convenient. That is, different game titles are likely to have different play styles. For example, there are a style of sitting and playing, a style of standing and playing, and a style of playing while changing the standing position. If the play style is different, the relative positional relationship of the player with respect to the game device is also different. For example, if the game device is an arcade game device having a dedicated housing, the relative positional relationship is likely to differ for each game title due to the shape of the device. By setting the cutout range for each game title, it is possible to handle shooting for each game title with one shooting device.

In a seventh aspect, the posting moving image generation unit selects an editing pattern to be adopted from a plurality of types of editing patterns, edits the game moving image and the player moving image based on the selected editing pattern, and edits the game moving image and the player moving image. The game system according to any one of the first to sixth inventions, which generates a moving image for posting (for example, edit pattern definition data 590 in FIG. 36, step S223 in FIG. 40).

In an eighth invention, the crop processing unit selects an edit pattern to be adopted from a plurality of types of edit patterns that define the cut-out range and cut-out timing of the crop processing, and based on the selected edit pattern, the edit pattern is selected. It is a game system according to the fifth or sixth invention, which executes cropping processing.

According to the seventh or eighth invention, various posting moving images can be generated based on various editing patterns.

A ninth aspect of the present invention is a game apparatus including a recording unit that records a moving image displayed on a game screen being played, and a photographing apparatus configured to be communicable with a server system, wherein the server system is the Based on the game moving image and the moving image shot by the shooting device, a posting moving image is generated and uploaded to a predetermined moving image sharing site, the predetermined communication is performed with the game device, and the shooting unit is controlled to control the player. A shooting device including a shooting control unit that shoots the player moving image that the player is playing on the game device, and a player moving image sending unit that sends the player moving image shot by the shooting unit to the server system (for example, 1400) of FIG.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to realize an imaging device capable of shooting a player moving image and transmitting the data of the player moving image to a server system that generates a posting moving image. Therefore, the same effect as that of the first invention can be obtained.

A tenth aspect of the present invention is an image capturing apparatus input section (for example, touch panel 1406, card reader 1426 in FIG. 3, operation input section 100C in FIG. 8) for inputting information for identifying a player (hereinafter referred to as “ID”). The information recording medium reading unit 102, the processing unit 200C, the player ID acquisition control unit 214, and step S12 in FIG. 16) are the image pickup apparatus of the ninth invention.

According to the tenth aspect, the information for identifying the player who uses the image capturing apparatus can be acquired by the own device.

An eleventh aspect of the invention is that the game apparatus inputs an input section for inputting the ID, and a transmitting section that transmits the ID input by the input section to the image capturing apparatus (for example, the communication device 1353 of FIG. 2, FIG. 10 communication unit 394G, step S108 of FIG. 41),
The shooting control unit compares the ID sent from the game device with the ID input at the shooting device input unit to control whether or not to allow shooting of the player moving image (for example, 42 is steps S31a and S31c) of the tenth invention.

A twelfth aspect of the invention is that the game apparatus inputs an input section for inputting the ID, and a transmitting section that transmits the ID input by the input section to the server system (for example, the communication device 1353 in FIG. 2). , The communication unit 394G of FIG. 10 and step S109 of FIG.
The server system includes a transfer unit (for example, the control board 1150 and the communication device 1153 in FIG. 4) that transfers the ID transmitted from the game device to the imaging device,
The shooting control unit compares the ID transferred from the server system with the ID input by the input unit for the shooting device, and controls whether or not shooting of the player moving image is permitted (for example, Step S31d of FIG. 45) is the image pickup apparatus according to the tenth invention.

According to the eleventh or twelfth aspect of the invention, the photographing device can permit photographing of the player moving image when the person playing the game device is the same as the person who intends to use the own device. Become.

The thirteenth invention further includes a payment processing unit (for example, a usage consideration payment processing unit 212 in FIG. 8 and step S10 in FIG. 16) that performs payment processing for the usage consideration, and the imaging control unit completes the payment processing. It is a photographing device according to any one of the ninth to twelfth inventions, which enables the photographing unit to photograph the player moving image later.

According to the thirteenth aspect, it is possible to provide shooting of player moving images as a pay service.

A fourteenth aspect of the present invention is a game apparatus including a recording section for recording a moving image displayed on a game screen being played, wherein an installation section for installing the image capturing apparatus of any one of the ninth to thirteenth aspects of the invention. (For example, the dedicated stand 1330 of FIG. 22) and the game video to the server system that generates a posting video and uploads it to a predetermined video sharing site based on the game video and the video taken by the imaging device. The game device includes a game moving image transmission unit (for example, the upload control unit 226G in FIG. 10) to be transmitted.

According to the fourteenth invention, the image capturing device according to any one of the ninth to thirteenth inventions can be installed in the game device. Further, it is possible to record a game video and upload it to the server system as an editing material for the posting video. Therefore, the same effect as that of the first invention can be obtained.

A fifteenth aspect of the invention is a game apparatus including a recording unit that records a moving image displayed on a game screen being played, and a computer that is configured to be communicable with a server system and includes an image capturing unit (for example, in FIG. 1). A program for causing the image capturing apparatus 1400, the image capturing apparatus 1400B and the user terminal 1500 in FIG. 21 to realize a predetermined function, wherein the server system includes the game movie and a movie captured by the computer (hereinafter, “player movie”). Based on the above), a posting video is generated and uploaded to a predetermined video sharing site, predetermined communication is performed with the game device, and the photographing unit is controlled to allow the player to play on the game device. A program for causing the computer to function as a shooting control unit that shoots the player moving image and a player moving image sending unit that sends the player moving image shot by the shooting unit to the server system (for example, shooting in FIG. 9). Program 511).

According to the fifteenth invention, it is possible to cause the computer to function in the same manner as the photographing device of the tenth invention. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the same effect as the tenth invention, and further, the same effect as the first invention.

A sixteenth aspect of the present invention is a game device including a recording unit that records a moving image displayed on a game screen being played, and a computer that is configured to communicate with a predetermined moving image sharing site and includes an image capturing unit (for example, A program for causing the user terminal 1500D of FIG. 24) to realize a predetermined function,
A shooting control unit that performs predetermined communication with the game device and controls the shooting unit to shoot a player moving image of the player playing the game device, and a game that receives the game moving image from the game device. The moving image receiving unit, the posting moving image generating unit that generates a posting moving image based on the game moving image and the player moving image shot by the shooting unit, and the uploading unit that uploads the posting moving image to the moving image sharing site. It is a program for causing a computer to function (for example, a posting support program 517 in FIG. 26).

According to the sixteenth invention, it is possible to cause the computer to shoot and record the player moving image and receive the game moving image from the game device. Then, it becomes possible to generate a posting moving image using the player moving image and the game moving image as materials and upload them to the moving image sharing site. Therefore, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

The figure which shows the system configuration example of the game system in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the structural example of the arcade game device in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the structural example of the imaging device in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the structural example of the user support server in 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the outline|summary of the operation|movement until it posts by the posting video by the game system of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a user interface in the image capturing apparatus of the first embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the example of the user interface which concerns on the edit of the video for contribution in the user support server of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a functional configuration example of an image capturing apparatus according to the first embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the information which the memory|storage part of the imaging device in 1st Embodiment memorize|stores. The functional block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of the arcade game device in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the information which the memory|storage part of the arcade game device in 1st Embodiment memorize|stores. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the user support server in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the information which the memory|storage part of the user support server in 1st Embodiment memorize|stores. The figure which shows the data structural example of edit material data. The figure which shows the data structural example of a posting data set. Flowchart for explaining the flow of processing of the image capturing apparatus in the first embodiment Flowchart for explaining the flow of processing of the arcade game device in the first embodiment The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the user support server in 1st Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the imaging device in 2nd Embodiment. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a processing flow of the image capturing apparatus according to the second embodiment. The front external view which shows the structural example of the imaging device and user terminal in 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows the installation example of the imaging device and user terminal in 3rd Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows the modification of the functional structure of the arcade game machine in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the game system in 4th Embodiment, and is a figure for demonstrating the outline|summary of operation|movement to the posting of the posting animation by the said game system. The figure which shows the function structural example of the user terminal in 4th Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data memorize|stored in the memory|storage part of the user terminal in 4th Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the video production process for contributions in 4th Embodiment. The figure which shows the structural example of the game system in 5th Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the method to produce|generate the some moving image by a different camera angle from the player moving image in 5th Embodiment. Functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of an image capturing apparatus in a fifth embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data memorize|stored in the memory|storage part of the imaging device in 5th Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the user support server in 5th Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data memorize|stored in the memory|storage part of the user support server in 5th Embodiment. The figure which shows the data structural example of crop definition data. The figure which shows the data structural example of rise point definition data. The figure which shows the data structural example of edit pattern definition data. The figure which shows the data structural example of edit material data. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the imaging device in 5th Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the arcade game device in 5th Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of the user support server in 5th Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the modification of the flow of a process of the arcade game device in 1st Embodiment. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a modified example of the processing flow of the image capturing apparatus according to the first embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the modification of the flow of a process of the arcade game device in 1st Embodiment. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a modified example of the processing flow of the image capturing apparatus according to the first embodiment. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a modified example of the processing flow of the image capturing apparatus according to the first embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
As a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied, a game system capable of posting a moving image in a live-action moving image style in which an appearance of oneself playing an arcade game and its game screen are interwoven will be described.

[Description of system configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration example of a game system according to the present embodiment.
In the game system 1000 according to the present embodiment, an arcade game device 1300, a shooting device 1400 that can shoot a user 2 (player) who plays the arcade game device 1300, and a user support server that supports generation of a posted video. 1100 is communicatively connected via a communication line 9.

The communication line 9 means a communication path that enables data communication. That is, the communication line 9 includes a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN (Local Area Network) such as Ethernet (registered trademark), a communication network such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet. It means that the communication method may be wired/wireless.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the arcade game device 1300.
The arcade game device 1300 includes a housing 1301, a flat panel display 1306 for displaying a game screen, a speaker 1310 for emitting a game sound, a controller unit 1316, and a card reader corresponding to the user card 3. 1326, and. Further, a control board 1350 is provided in the housing of the arcade game device 1300. Of course, other elements such as a power supply device (not shown) can be appropriately provided.

The controller unit 1316 is a means for a user to input a game operation, and has a design imitating a joystick, a button switch, a touch pad, a trackball, an acceleration sensor, a pedal, a lever, a handle, a dial, a weapon and an instrument. It is realized by an input device such as a controller or a gesture controller. Which type of device is used may be appropriately selected according to the game content. The flat panel display 1306 may be a touch panel and may function as a part of the controller unit 1316.

The user card 3 is a card-type information-bearing medium including a storage medium that is issued through a user registration procedure in advance. For example, it is realized by a magnetic tape card or an IC card compatible with the NFC (Near Field Communication) standard. In the present embodiment, it will be realized by an IC card. Therefore, the card reader 1326 is realized by a card reader device capable of reading and writing data from NFC in accordance with the NFC standard. The user card 3 may be a device capable of storing data corresponding to NFC, for example, a mobile information terminal such as a smartphone or a mobile game device.

The user card 3 of the present embodiment rewritably stores various information including a player ID (user account, player name, etc.) unique to the user. The registration information associated with the player ID is stored in the user card 3 itself or stored and managed by the user support server 1100 (see FIG. 1).

Further, the user card 3 of the present embodiment stores prepaid points, and can also serve as a payment medium for game play consideration. Of course, the arcade game device 1300 may be separately provided with other types of payment devices such as a coin insertion device, an automatic payment device compatible with credit cards, and an automatic payment device compatible with debit cards.

On the control board 1350,
1) Various microprocessors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1351, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor),
2) Various IC memories 1352 such as VRAM, RAM, ROM,
3) a communication device 1353 for connecting to the communication line 9,
4) Single or multiple I/F (Interface) control ICs 1354,
Etc. are installed.

The I/F control IC 1354 is, for example, a driver circuit of the flat panel display 1306, an output amplifier circuit that outputs a sound signal to the speaker 1310, a signal input/output circuit with the controller unit 1316, a signal input/output circuit with the card reader 1326, And the like are mounted to control input/output of signals between the CPU 1351 and various devices.

These elements mounted on the control board 1350 are electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and are connected so as to be able to read and write data and send and receive signals. Then, the control board 1350 reads out and executes the program stored in the IC memory 1352, and performs arithmetic processing based on various data and operation inputs to integrally control the arcade game device 1300 to perform the present embodiment. Control the progress of the game.

The program and data may be stored in the IC memory 1352 in advance, or may be downloaded from an external device via the communication line 9. Further, part or all of the control board 1350 may be realized by an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (field-programmable gate array), and a SoC (System on a Chip).

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the image capturing apparatus 1400 in this embodiment.
The image capturing apparatus 1400 of this embodiment is a stand-type computer system that can be installed separately from the arcade game apparatus 1300. The imaging device 1400 is appropriately lent to the user 2 by the manager of the arcade game device 1300. Alternatively, it may be installed in advance at a predetermined position around the arcade game device 1300.

The image capturing apparatus 1400 includes an electric pan head 1404 having a camera unit 1420 mounted on an upper end portion of a stand body 1401 and a central housing 1405 provided in a central portion. The central housing 1405 includes a touch panel 1406, a speaker 1410, a stereo microphone 1412, a card reader 1426, and a control board 1450. In addition, a power supply device (not shown), a battery, and the like are appropriately provided.

The camera unit 1420 is means for photographing the appearance of a player who plays the arcade game device 1300. The camera unit 1420 includes an image sensor, a zoom mechanism, an image generation processor, etc., and can output digital image data of a captured image to the control board 1450. The pan and tilt of the camera unit 1420 are electrically controlled by the electric pan head 1404. Further, the zoom function is remotely operated by the control board 1450.

The electric pan head 1404 is a pan head driven and controlled by the control board 1450, and can be realized by a known technique as appropriate.

The touch panel 1406 also serves as an operation input unit for operating the image capturing apparatus 1400 and an image display unit for displaying various screens such as operation guides.

The stereo microphone 1412 collects sound from the shooting direction of the camera unit 1420, converts the sound into an electric signal, and outputs the electric signal to the control board 1450.

The card reader 1426 is realized in the same manner as the card reader 1326 of the arcade game device 1300, and can read and rewrite the information stored in the user card 3.

The control board 1450 includes a CPU 1451, an IC memory 1452, a communication device 1453, an I/F control IC 1454, and the like.

The I/F control IC 1454 is, for example, a driver circuit of the touch panel 1406, an output amplifier circuit that digitally outputs a sound signal of a sound collected by the stereo microphone 1412, an input/output circuit of a signal related to drive control of the electric pan head 1404, A signal input/output circuit with the card reader 1326 and the like are mounted to control input/output of signals between the CPU 1451 and various devices.

These elements mounted on the control board 1450 are electrically connected to each other via a bus circuit or the like so that they can read and write data and send and receive signals. Then, the control board 1450 can read and execute the program stored in the IC memory 1452 and perform arithmetic processing based on various data and operation inputs to control the imaging device 1400 in an integrated manner.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the user support server 1100 of this embodiment.
The user support server 1100 is a system that functions as a server device and is a server system. The user support server 1100 has, for example, a main body device 1101, a keyboard 1106, a touch panel 1108, and a storage 1140, and a control board 1150 is mounted on the main body device 1101.

The control board 1150 is provided with a CPU 1151, various microprocessors such as GPU and DSP, various IC memories 1152 such as VRAM, RAM and ROM, and a communication device 1153. Part or all of the control board 1150 may be realized by an ASIC, FPGA, or SoC. Then, the control board 1150 integrally controls the user support server 1100 by performing arithmetic processing based on a predetermined program and data.

Note that the user support server 1100 is described as a single unit, but may have a configuration in which a plurality of blade servers that share respective functions are mounted and mutually connected via an internal bus so that data communication is possible. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of independent servers installed at distant locations are made to function as a server system as a whole by performing data communication via the communication line 9.

[Explanation of game system operation]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an outline of the operation up to the posting of the posting moving image by the game system 1000 of the present embodiment.
A user 2 who wants to post a live video using the game system 1000 of the present embodiment first installs the image capturing device 1400, holds the user card 3 over the card reader 1426, and pays the usage fee and inputs the player ID. ([1], [2] in FIG. 5).

Upon confirming the payment of the usage fee and the input of the player ID, the image capturing apparatus 1400 establishes a communication connection with the arcade game apparatus 1300. Then, the camera unit 1420 starts shooting, and the shot video and audio are stored as a player moving image 53 (a moving image of the playing situation of the player whose subject is the player) in association with the input player ID (in FIG. 5). [3]).

The user 2 who has installed the image capturing apparatus 1400 and has paid the usage fee and the like holds the user card 3 over the card reader 1326 of the arcade game apparatus 1300 to complete the payment of the usage fee and the input of the player ID (in FIG. 5). [4]).

Upon confirming the payment of the usage fee and the input of the player ID, the arcade game device 1300 displays the game screen on the flat panel display 1306, and inputs the game screen and the game sound as the game video 56 (game screen video). It is stored in association with the player ID thus created ([5] in FIG. 5). Then, the game progress control is started, and at the same time, the game start queue (Cue) for notifying the game start timing is transmitted to the image capturing apparatus 1400 ([6] in FIG. 5).

The arcade game device 1300 stores the game start queue in association with the game moving image 56 being recorded. On the other hand, also in the image capturing apparatus 1400, the received game start queue is stored in association with the player moving image 53 being recorded.
The recording method of the game start queue can be set appropriately. For example, a predetermined cue mark may be combined in the image, or a game start cue signal may be recorded on the sub audio track. The timing of the cue (for example, time code or frame number) may be recorded as text information additionally managed by the moving image file or audio file. In this embodiment, text information is used for recording.

Now, when the game ends, the arcade game device 1300 transmits a game end cue for notifying the game end timing to the image capturing device 1400, and also ends the recording after recording the cue in the game moving image 56. Then, the player ID and the game moving image 56 are associated with each other and uploaded to the user support server 1100. On the other hand, when the image capturing apparatus 1400 receives the game end queue, the image capturing apparatus 1400 records it in the player moving image 53, and stops recording after a predetermined time has elapsed from the reception of the game end queue. Then, the player ID and the player moving image 53 are associated with each other and uploaded to the user support server 1100 ([7] in FIG. 5).

The user support server 1100 stores and manages the game moving image 56 and the player moving image 53 uploaded from the arcade game device 1300 and the image capturing device 1400 in association with the player ID, and the user 2 performs an instruction to edit the posting moving image. Wait for the post instruction operation.

The acceptance of the editing instruction operation and the posting instruction operation is performed on a predetermined website. The user 2 can edit/generate the posting moving image 69 from the game moving image 56 and the player moving image 53 associated with the player ID of the user 2 by the automatic editing or the manual editing on the website. In editing the video for posting 69, the user support server 1100 performs the editing process by synchronizing the game video 56 and the player video 53 by using the game start queues stored therein ([8] in FIG. 5). ..

The video for posting 69 includes the video of the player video 53 and the video of the game video 56. In the example of FIG. 5, the videos of both moving images are displayed in parallel in a multi-screen format, but the videos of both moving image files may be switched and connected to each other in a single-screen format. Needless to say, the multi-screen format and the single-screen format may be mixed. In any case, since the posting video 69 is woven with the figure and voice of the player who is playing the game together with the game screen, the posting video 69 is a much more realistic live video than the conventional live video with only player sound.

When the editing/generation of the posting video 69 is completed and the posting instruction operation is input from the user 2, the user support server 1100 automatically posts the posting video to the video sharing site server 1600 (in FIG. 5). [9]). After that, the video sharing site server 1600 delivers the video to the viewer user ([10] in FIG. 5). The moving image distribution system by the moving image sharing site server 1600 may be any of a download type, a progressive streaming type, and a real streaming type.

A known video editing technique can be used for editing the posting moving image. In editing, the input information (post tag information such as various poster information) necessary for posting on the video posting sharing site may also be accepted.

[Explanation of user interface]
Next, an example of the user interface will be described.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a user interface in the image capturing apparatus 1400 of this embodiment, and shows an example of transition of a display screen on the touch panel 1406.
The image capturing apparatus 1400 of this embodiment displays the first guide screen W2 on the touch panel 1406 and waits for the user 2 to input. On the first guidance screen W2, the flow up to the use and the contents that the user should do are presented. In the present embodiment, first, since the payment for use using the user card 3 and the input of the player ID are simultaneously performed, a display prompting the user card 3 to approach the card reader 1426 is displayed on the first guidance screen W2.

When the user card 3 is brought close to the card reader 1426, the image capturing apparatus 1400 automatically executes a payment process for the usage fee for the user card 3 and reads the player ID stored in the user card 3. Then, the photographing position confirmation screen W4 is displayed.

On the shooting position confirmation screen W4, a live image 20 currently shot by the camera unit 1420, a camera operation icon 22, a reset operation icon 24, and a confirmation completion icon 26 are displayed. The user 2 can check his/her own appearance in the live image 20 and change the shooting direction and shooting angle of the shooting device 1400 as necessary.

To change the shooting direction and shooting angle, the shooting device 1400 itself may be moved, but the camera operation icon 22 can also be used. The camera operation icon 22 includes a pan head operation icon 27 that can operate pan and tilt of the electric pan head 1404, and a zoom operation icon 28 that can operate the angle of view of the camera unit 1420. Therefore, a touch operation on the touch panel 1406 causes the camera to operate. You can also adjust the angle.

The image capturing apparatus 1400 is compatible with gesture input. Therefore, the user 2 can change the pan, tilt, and zoom of the camera unit 1420 by sitting (or standing) at the play position of the arcade game device 1300 and gesturing toward the camera unit 1420 on the spot. it can.

When the confirmation completion icon 26 is touch-operated on the photographing position confirmation screen W4, the photographing apparatus 1400 starts recording the state of the user 2 and the surroundings (player image). Then, the second guidance screen W6 is displayed on the touch panel 1406 to prompt the user to start game play on the arcade game device 1300.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for describing an example of a user interface related to editing a moving image for posting in the user support server 1100 of the present embodiment.
Editing of the video for posting of the present embodiment is performed on the website provided by the user support server 1100. Specifically, when accessing a predetermined website with a user terminal 1500 (for example, a smartphone, a personal computer, a set-top box, a stationary home-use game machine, a hand-held game machine, a tablet computer, etc.) capable of browsing the website, The player ID input screen W10 is displayed. When the user 2 inputs the player ID input to the arcade game device 1300 and the photographing device 1400, the user support server 1100 displays the editing method selection screen W12.

On the editing method selection screen W12, an edit target selection unit 40, a moving image information display unit 42, an automatic edit instruction operation icon 44, and a manual edit instruction operation icon 46 are displayed.

The edit target selection unit 40 indicates a set of a game moving image and a player moving image that are associated with the input player ID, with selection icons for each shooting date and time. When the user 2 selects one of the selection icons, it can be designated as the editing material of the posting moving image 69. The illustrated example shows that the center set of the five sets is selected.

The moving image information display unit 42 displays various kinds of information about the set of the game moving image and the player moving image selected by the editing target selection unit 40. Although the content of the information to be displayed can be set as appropriate, for example, the shooting date and time, the game title, and the timeline of the game moving image and the player moving image are displayed. On the timeline, thumbnails 47 (for example, reduced images of the opening frame images of the scenes) for each characteristic scene of the game are created and additionally displayed.

A characteristic scene means an impressive situation in playing the game. For example, good play such as skillfully activating a technique with a high degree of difficulty, making a critical hit to an enemy boss character, defeating an enemy boss character, or finding a secret door corresponds to this. Or, conversely, it may be a disappointing play such as being caught in a trap, being surprised by an enemy character, or having missed the clear in a little while. In other words, it is the point when the gameplay gets excited or the excitement as a video for posting. Hereafter, it will be referred to as a “climax point”. What kind of situation is defined as the excitement point can be appropriately set according to the game content. For example, the operation input pattern and the player character situation information are separately defined for each game title.

The user confirms the material of the posting video 69 on the video information display section 42, and if the posting video 69 is created by automatic editing, the automatic editing instruction operation icon 44 is displayed, and if the user wants to manually edit it, the manual editing instruction is given. Each operation icon 46 is selected and operated.

The automatic editing function can also be realized by diverting a predetermined automatic editing technique.
The operation procedure in manual editing is the same as that of known video editing software.

When the automatic editing or the manual editing ends, the user support server 1100 switches the website display to the content confirmation screen W14. On the screen, a post moving image review display 30, a re-editing instruction operation icon 32, a discard instruction operation icon 34, and a posting instruction operation icon 36 are displayed. In the posting video review display 30, the posting video 69 that has been edited is played back. The user confirms the content of the video for posting 69 and selects any one of the three operation icons to decide whether to re-edit, discard, or post. When the posting instruction operation icon 36 is selected, the user support server 1100 automatically posts the posting movie 69 to the predetermined movie sharing site server 1600.

As described above, according to the game system 1000 of the present embodiment, it is possible to easily realize, from shooting to posting, a video posting in a live video style in which the appearance of oneself playing an arcade game and the game screen thereof are interwoven. become able to.

[Description of functional configuration]
Next, a functional configuration for configuring the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a functional configuration example of the image capturing apparatus 1400 according to this embodiment. The image capturing apparatus 1400 according to the present embodiment includes an operation input unit 100C, an information carrying medium reading unit 102, a usage fee payment receiving unit 103, an image capturing unit 104, an image capturing direction changing mechanism unit 105, and an image capturing angle of view changing mechanism unit. 106, a sound collection unit 107, a processing unit 200C, a sound output unit 390C, an image display unit 392C, a communication unit 394C, and a storage unit 500C.

The operation input unit 100C detects an operation input by the user and outputs an operation input signal to the processing unit 200C. For example, it is realized by an input device such as a keyboard, a joystick, a button switch, a touch pad, a trackball, an acceleration sensor, a pedal, a lever, a handle, a dial, a controller having a design imitating a weapon or a musical instrument, and a gesture controller. In the configuration of FIG. 3, the touch panel 1406 corresponds to this.

The information carrying medium reading unit 102 reads the identification information unique to the user from the information storage medium and outputs it to the processing unit 200C. In the configuration of FIG. 3, the user card 3 corresponds to an information carrying medium, so the card reader 1426 corresponds to this.

The usage fee payment acceptance unit 103 accepts payment of the usage fee of the image capturing apparatus 1400 and outputs the acceptance result. For example, it is realized by a coin insertion device, an automatic payment device using a prepaid card, a credit card, a debit card, or the like. In the present embodiment, the payment is paid at the prepaid points stored in the user card 3, so the card reader 1426 corresponds to this, and the detected prepaid points of the user card 3 are subtracted by a predetermined amount. Can be rewritten.

The image capturing unit 104 captures an image of the player of the arcade game device 1300 playing, and outputs the captured image signal to the processing unit 200C. For example, it is realized by an image sensor, an optical system component such as a lens and a diaphragm, an image processing LSI that generates an image signal from an output signal from the image sensor, and the like. In the configuration of FIG. 3, the camera unit 1420 corresponds to this.

The image capturing direction changing mechanism unit 105 is a mechanism for changing the image capturing direction of the image capturing unit 104. In the configuration of FIG. 3, the electric pan head 1404 corresponds to this.

The photographing view angle changing mechanism unit 106 is a mechanism for changing the view angle photographed by the image pickup unit 104, and corresponds to the zoom mechanism built in the camera unit 1420 in the configuration of FIG. If the change of the shooting angle of view is realized by so-called digital zoom that cuts out a specific portion from the image shot by the imaging unit 104 by digital processing, the shooting angle of view changing mechanism unit 106 can be omitted.

The sound collection unit 107 converts the collected sound into an electric signal and outputs it. In the configuration of FIG. 3, the stereo microphone 1412 corresponds to this.

The processing unit 200C is realized by a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as ASIC, FPGA, or IC memory, and inputs/outputs data from/to each functional unit including the operation input unit 100C and the storage unit 500C. Take control. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program and data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 100C, various data, and the like to control the operation of the image capturing apparatus 1400. In the present embodiment, the control board 1450 of FIG. 3 corresponds to this.

Then, the processing unit 200C in the present embodiment, the operation guidance display control unit 210, the usage fee payment processing unit 212, the player ID acquisition control unit 214, the gesture identification unit 216, the shooting control unit 218, and the queue acquisition control. The unit 220, the play situation recording control unit 222, the moving image container data generation unit 224, the upload control unit 226, the time counting unit 228, the sound generation unit 290C, the image generation unit 292C, and the communication control unit 294C. Have. Of course, functional units other than these may be included as appropriate.

The operation guidance display control unit 210 controls guidance display to the user. In the present embodiment, the display control of the first guidance screen W2, the shooting position confirmation screen W4, and the second guidance screen W6 is performed (see FIG. 6).

The usage consideration payment processing unit 212 executes processing relating to payment of usage consideration. In the image capturing apparatus 1400 of this embodiment, the prepaid points stored in the user card 3 are rewritten by the use consideration payment acceptance unit 103. If payment of the usage consideration is realized by online payment using a credit card or the like, communication with an external device is appropriately performed to perform processing related to online payment.

The player ID acquisition control unit 214 performs input control for acquiring the player ID and information reading control from the information storage medium. In the image capturing apparatus 1400 of this embodiment, the player ID is acquired from the signal input from the information carrying medium reading unit 102.
It should be noted that other processing may be appropriately executed depending on the handling of the player ID. For example, it is a process of displaying a virtual keyboard on a touch panel to support manual input, a decoding process of a two-dimensional code, a decoding process of an encrypted player ID, and the like. The control acquired from the arcade game device 1300 may be performed. In the configuration in which the player ID is not stored in the user card 3 and the card ID associated with the player ID is stored, the card ID is read and the player ID associated with the user support server 1100 is read. You may control to acquire.

The gesture identifying unit 216 recognizes a human body from the image captured by the image capturing unit 104 and performs control for identifying a gesture.

The shooting control unit 218 controls shooting of the player image. In the present embodiment, control is performed to change the shooting direction and shooting angle of view by the image capturing unit 104, that is, the camera angle. Specifically, based on the operation input to the camera operation icon 22 on the shooting position change screen W4 or the gesture identified by the gesture identifying unit 216, the shooting direction changing mechanism unit 105 and the photographing view angle changing mechanism unit 106 are remote. Perform control processing. When the change of the shooting angle of view is realized by digital zoom, it is responsible for the digital zoom process.

The queue acquisition control unit 220 communicates with the arcade game device 1300 and performs control for acquiring queue information, that is, a game start queue and a game end queue.

The play situation recording control unit 222 controls the recording of data representing the situation/state of the player playing. Specifically, control is performed to store the image captured by the image capturing unit 104 as a moving image file and control to store the sound collected by the sound collecting unit 107 as an audio file. In other words, it functions as a player moving image recording control unit that controls recording of the player moving image 53.

The moving image container data generation unit 224 generates moving image container data suitable for uploading to the user support server 1100. The image capturing apparatus 1400 of this embodiment generates moving image container data of the player moving image 53 based on the moving image file of the image captured by the image capturing unit 104 and the audio file of the audio generated by the sound collecting unit 107. The type of codec and the configuration of the container can be appropriately set if they are standardized within the game system 1000.

The upload control unit 226 associates the container data of the player video 53 with the acquired player ID and uploads the container data to the user support server 1100.

The clock unit 228 executes processing related to management of current date and time and management of elapsed time such as timer processing. In the present embodiment, it is possible to manage the current date and time, which is the recording date and time (shooting date and time) of the player moving image 53, and to manage the passage of time (time code) that serves as a reference in recording control.

The sound generation unit 290C is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec capable of reproducing a voice file, and the like, and generates various sound signals and outputs them to the sound output unit 390C.

The sound output unit 390C is realized by a device that emits sound based on the sound signal output from the sound generation unit 290C. In the configuration of FIG. 3, the speaker 1410 corresponds to this.

The image generation unit 292C is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like. The image generation unit 292C generates a video signal at a predetermined cycle (for example, 60 Hz) and outputs it to the image display unit 392C.

The image display unit 392C displays various images based on the video signal output from the image generation unit 292C. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the configuration of FIG. 3, the touch panel 1406 corresponds to this.

The communication control unit 294C executes a process related to data communication and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394C.
The communication unit 394C is realized by a device that realizes communication via the communication line 9, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack of a wired communication cable, a control circuit, or the like. In the configuration of FIG. 3, the communication device 1453 corresponds to this.

The storage unit 500C stores various programs and various data that cause the processing unit 200C to realize various functions for integrally controlling the image capturing apparatus 1400. Further, it is used as a work area of the processing unit 200C, and temporarily stores a calculation result executed by the processing unit 200C according to various programs, data input from the operation input unit 100C, and the like. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD. In the configuration of FIG. 1, the IC memory 1452 mounted on the control board 1450 corresponds to this. The storage unit 500C is not limited to the built-in hardware resources as long as the communication connection with the processing unit 200C is possible, and the storage unit 500C is realized by an external storage device capable of communication connection via the communication line 9. May be.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the storage unit 500C in the present embodiment.
The storage unit 500C stores a shooting system program 510 and a shooting program 511. The current date and time 512, the player ID 513, the player status record data 520, and the player moving image container data 530 are stored. In addition, information such as various flags and a counter for measuring elapsed time can be stored as appropriate.

The imaging system program 510 is a program for realizing the basic input/output functions of the imaging apparatus 1400 as a computer.

The shooting program 511 is application software for realizing the function as the operation guidance display control unit 210 to the timekeeping unit 228 by being read and executed by the processing unit 200C. A part of the configuration may be incorporated as a part of the imaging system program 510. If the configuration is such that part or all of the operation guidance display control unit 210 to the timekeeping unit 228 is realized by hardware, the program of the part corresponding to the corresponding functional unit can be omitted.

The player status record data 520 stores various data such as video and audio for recording the status of a user who plays the arcade game device 1300. For example, a moving image file 521 based on a video image captured by the image capturing unit 104, an audio file 522 based on a sound collected by the sound collecting unit 107, and synchronization including information for synchronizing the moving image file 521 and the audio file 522. It includes data 523 and metadata 524. The metadata 524 includes a player ID 525, a recording date/time 526, and queue data 527 that stores a game start queue and a game end queue. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The cue data 527 is text data of a time code or frame number of a moving image or sound that has received the cue. The cue data 527 may be realized by recording a predetermined signal sound on one of a plurality of audio tracks included in the audio file. In this case, the cue data 527 also serves as the audio file 522. When it is realized by combining the cue mark in the moving image, the cue data 527 also serves as the moving image file 521.

The player moving image container data 530 is moving image container data of the player moving image 53. Although the same data as the player status record data 520 is included, the data format is in accordance with the specifications of the moving image container data adopted by the game system 1000.

Next, the functional configuration of the arcade game device 1300 in this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the arcade game device 1300 in this embodiment. The arcade game device 1300 of the present embodiment includes an operation input unit 100G, an information carrying medium reading unit 102G, a usage consideration payment acceptance unit 103G, a processing unit 200G, a sound output unit 390G, and an image display unit 392G. The communication unit 394G and the storage unit 500G are provided.

The operation input unit 100G outputs operation input signals relating to various operation inputs made by the player to the processing unit 200G. For example, it is realized by an input device such as a keyboard, a joystick, a button switch, a touch pad, a trackball, an acceleration sensor, a pedal, a lever, a handle, a dial, a controller having a design imitating a weapon or a musical instrument, and a gesture controller. In the configuration of FIG. 2, the controller unit 1316 corresponds to this.

The information carrying medium reading unit 102G reads the user-specific identification information from the information storage medium and outputs it to the processing unit 200G. In the configuration of FIG. 2, the user card 3 corresponds to an information carrying medium, and the card reader 1326 corresponds to this.

The usage consideration payment acceptance unit 103G accepts payment of the consideration for the game play and outputs the accepted result. For example, it is realized by a coin insertion device, an automatic payment device using a prepaid card, a credit card, a debit card, or the like. In the configuration of FIG. 2, the card reader 1326 corresponds to this.

The processing unit 200G is realized by a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC, FPGA, or IC memory, and inputs/outputs data from/to each functional unit including the operation input unit 100G and the storage unit 500G. Take control. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program and data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 100G, various data, and the like to control the operation of the arcade game device 1300. In the present embodiment, the control board 1350 of FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

Then, the processing unit 200G in the present embodiment includes a usage consideration payment processing unit 212G, a player ID acquisition control unit 214G, a queue transmission control unit 230, a game progress control unit 240, a replay data storage control unit 242, and a game. A screen recording control unit 244, a moving image container data generation unit 224G, an upload control unit 226G, a clock unit 228G, a sound generation unit 290G, an image generation unit 292G, and a communication control unit 294G are provided.

The usage consideration payment processing unit 212G executes processing relating to payment of usage consideration. In the arcade game device 1300 of the present embodiment, the prepaid points stored in the user card 3 are rewritten by the use consideration payment acceptance unit 103G. If payment of the usage consideration is realized by online payment using a credit card or the like, processing relating to online payment with an external device is appropriately executed.

The player ID acquisition control unit 214G performs input control for acquiring the player ID and information reading control from the information storage medium. In the arcade game device 1300 of this embodiment, the player ID is acquired from the signal input from the information carrying medium reading unit 102G. It should be noted that other processing may be appropriately executed depending on the handling of the player ID. For example, it is a process of displaying a virtual keyboard on a touch panel to support manual input, a decoding process of a two-dimensional code, a decoding process of an encrypted player ID, and the like.

The queue transmission control unit 230 controls transmission of the game start queue and the game end queue to the image capturing apparatus 1400 connected by communication.

The game progress control unit 240 executes game progress control.

The replay data storage control unit 242 executes control for generating data for reproducing the game progress situation after the game, so-called replay data.

The game screen recording control unit 244 controls the recording of the game screen and the game sound (game viewing data). Specifically, control is performed to store the game screen as a moving image file and the game sound as an audio file.

In the arcade game device 1300 of this embodiment, the moving image container data generation unit 224G generates moving image container data of the game moving image 56 based on the moving image file of the game image and the audio file of the game sound. The type of codec and the configuration of the container can be appropriately set if they are standardized within the game system 1000.

The upload control unit 226G uploads the video container data of the game video 56 to the user support server 1100 in association with the input player ID.

The clock unit 228G executes processing related to management of current date and time and management of elapsed time such as timer processing.

The sound generation unit 290G is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec capable of reproducing a voice file, and the like, and generates various sound signals and outputs them to the sound output unit 390G.

The sound output unit 390G is realized by a device that emits sound based on the sound signal output from the sound generation unit 290G. In the configuration of FIG. 2, the speaker 1310 corresponds to this.

The image generation unit 292G is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC, a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like. The image generation unit 292G generates a video signal at a predetermined cycle (for example, 60 Hz) and outputs it to the image display unit 392G.

The image display unit 392G displays various images based on the video signal output from the image generation unit 292G. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the configuration of FIG. 2, the flat panel display 1306 corresponds to this.

The communication control unit 294G executes data processing related to data communication and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394G.
The communication unit 394G is realized by a device that realizes communication via the communication line 9, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack of a wired communication cable, a control circuit, or the like. In the configuration of FIG. 2, the communication device 1353 corresponds to this.

The storage unit 500G stores a system program that causes the processing unit 200G to realize various functions for integrally controlling the arcade game device 1300, a program required for game play, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area of the processing unit 200G and temporarily stores a calculation result executed by the processing unit 200G according to various programs, input data input from the operation input unit 100G, and the like. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD. Further, the storage unit 500G is not limited to the hardware resources provided in the housing as long as communication connection with the processing unit 200G is possible, and is an external storage device that can be communication connected via the communication line 9. May be realized. In the present embodiment, the IC memory 1352 mounted on the control board 1350 of FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the storage unit 500G in the present embodiment.
The storage unit 500G stores in advance a system program 540, a game program 541, and game initial setting data 542. The current date and time 543, player ID 544, play data 545, replay data 546, game screen recording data 550, and game moving image container data 560 are stored. In addition, information such as the current date and time, various flags, a counter for measuring elapsed time, and the like can be stored as appropriate.

The system program 540 is a program for causing the arcade game device 1300 to realize a basic input/output function as a computer.

The game program 541 is application software for realizing the functions of the usage consideration payment processing unit 212G to the timing unit 228G by being read and executed by the processing unit 200G. A part of the configuration may be incorporated as a part of the system program 540. As long as a part or all of the usage consideration payment processing unit 212G to the timing unit 228G is realized by hardware, the program of the portion corresponding to the corresponding functional unit can be omitted. Further, if the game of the present embodiment is realized in the form of an online game, the game program 541 may be a dedicated client program according to the technical method for realizing the online game, or a web browser program and an interactive image. You may comprise by the plug-in etc. which implement|achieve a display.

The game initial setting data 542 stores various initial setting data relating to the game of this embodiment.

The play data 545 stores various data describing the progress status of the game.

The replay data 546 stores various data for making it possible to reproduce the play content later. For example, the input history of game operation is included.

The game screen recording data 550 stores various data that are materials for generating the game moving image 56. In the present embodiment, a moving picture file 551 that records a game screen, a sound file 552 that records a game sound, synchronization data 553 including information for synchronizing the moving picture file 551 and the sound file 552, and metadata 554. including. The metadata 554 includes a player ID 555, a recording date/time 556, cue data 557, and a game title 558. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The game moving image container data 560 includes the same data as the game screen recording data 550, but the data format is in accordance with the specifications of the moving image container data adopted in the game system 1000.

Next, the functional configuration of the user support server 1100 in this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the user support server 1100 in this embodiment. The user support server 1100 of this embodiment includes an operation input unit 100S, a processing unit 200S, a sound output unit 390S, an image display unit 392S, a communication unit 394S, and a storage unit 500S.

The operation input unit 100S outputs operation input signals related to various operation inputs related to server management to the processing unit 200S. For example, it is realized by an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse.

The processing unit 200S is realized by a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC, an FPGA, or an IC memory, and inputs/outputs data to/from each functional unit including the operation input unit 100S and the storage unit 500S. It controls and performs integrated control of the operation of the user support server 1100. For example, the mounted control board 1150 corresponds to this (see FIG. 4).

The processing unit 200S according to the present embodiment includes the user management unit 260, the upload acceptance control unit 262, the player moving image management unit 264, the game moving image management unit 266, the posting moving image editing processing unit 268, and the posting moving image. An upload control unit 270, a clock unit 228S,
The sound generation unit 290S, the image generation unit 292S, and the communication control unit 294S are provided.

The user management unit 260 performs processing related to the user registration procedure and registration management processing of various data associated with registered users. For example, 1) a process of issuing a unique player ID to a user who has undergone a predetermined registration procedure, 2) a process of associating an electronic payment medium (user card 3), and 3) an electronic payment account for payment of usage consideration. It is also possible to be able to perform setting of, payment processing to an account using cash or a credit card, 4) payment processing for use consideration, and 5) storage management of payment history.

The upload acceptance control unit 262 performs an acceptance process of uploading player video container data 530 from the image capturing apparatus 1400 and uploading game video container data 560 from the arcade game apparatus 1300.

The player moving image management unit 264 stores and manages the player ID uploaded from the image capturing apparatus 1400 and the player moving image container data 530 (see FIG. 9) in association with each other.

The game moving image management unit 266 stores and manages the player ID uploaded from the arcade game device 1300 and the game moving image container data 560 (see FIG. 11) in association with each other.

The posting video editing processing unit 268 realizes an automatic editing function and a manual editing function of the posting video. In this embodiment, since the operation input for moving image editing is accepted on the website, the website management function is realized.

The posting video upload control unit 270 executes processing for automatically posting the posting video 69 to the video sharing site server 1600.

The sound generation unit 290S is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec capable of reproducing a voice file, and the like, and generates various sound signals and outputs them to the sound output unit 390S.

The sound output unit 390S is realized by a device that emits sound based on the sound signal output from the sound generation unit 290S.

The image generation unit 292S is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC, a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like. The image generation unit 292S generates a video signal at a predetermined cycle (for example, 60 Hz) and outputs it to the image display unit 392S.
The image display unit 392S displays various images based on the video signal output from the image generation unit 292S. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display.

The communication control unit 294S executes data processing related to data communication and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394S.
The communication unit 394S is realized by a device that realizes communication via the communication line 9, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack of a wired communication cable, a control circuit, or the like.

The storage unit 500S stores various programs and various data for causing the processing unit 200S to realize various functions for integrally controlling the user support server 1100. Further, it is used as a work area of the processing unit 200S and temporarily stores a calculation result executed by the processing unit 200S according to various programs, input data input from the operation input unit 100S, and the like. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD. Further, the storage unit 500S is not limited to the hardware resources provided in the housing as long as communication connection with the processing unit 200S is possible, and is an external storage device that can be communication connected via the communication line 9. May be realized. In the present embodiment, the IC memory 1152 mounted on the control board 1150 of FIG. 4 and the storage 1140 correspond to this.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the storage unit 500S in this embodiment.
The storage unit 500S includes a server system program 760, a user support program 761, user management data 600 for each registered user, site management data 700 of a website for accepting selection of a method for generating a moving image for posting, and the like. Memorize In addition, information such as the current date and time, various flags, a counter for measuring elapsed time, and the like can be stored as appropriate.

The server system program 760 is a program for causing the user support server 1100 to realize a basic input/output function as a computer.

The user support program 761 is application software for realizing the functions of the user management unit 260 to the timekeeping unit 228S by being read and executed by the processing unit 200S. A part thereof may be incorporated as a part of the server system program 760. As long as a part or all of the user management unit 260 to the timekeeping unit 228S is realized by hardware, the program of the part corresponding to the corresponding functional unit can be omitted.

The user management data 600 includes a player ID 601, which is unique to a registered user, a card ID 603, which is unique to the user card 3, consideration payment source information 610, editing material data 620, and a posting data set 670. Of course, information other than these can be included as appropriate.

The consideration payment source information 610 stores information required when paying a use consideration or a play consideration other than cash. For example, a credit card number 611, prepaid points 613, etc. can be stored.

The editing material data 620 is created when moving image container data is uploaded from the arcade game device 1300 and the photographing device 1400, and stores various data necessary for generating the posting moving image 69. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, it includes a unique editing material ID 621, player moving image container data 630, game moving image container data 640, and editing method selection result 660. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The player moving image container data 630 and the game moving image container data 640 are respectively the player moving image container data 530 (see FIG. 9) uploaded from the photographing device 1400 and the game moving image container data 560 (see FIG. 11) uploaded from the arcade game device 1300. See).

The editing method selection result 660 stores the selection result of the method for editing the posting moving image from the editing material data 620. The initial state is a predetermined value (NULL) meaning unspecified, and when the automatic editing instruction operation icon 44 is selected and operated on the editing method selection screen W12 (see FIG. 7), a predetermined value indicating “automatic”, manual When the edit instruction operation icon 46 is selected and operated, a predetermined value indicating "manual" is set.

Returning to FIG. 13, the posting data set 670 is created for each editing target selected on the editing method selection screen W12, and stores various data relating to the posting moving image 69.
For example, as shown in FIG. 15, one post data set 670 includes an edit material ID 671 indicating the original edit material data 620, post tag information 672, and post moving image container data 690. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

Post tag information 672 stores various information required when posting a video to a video sharing site. The content is determined by the video sharing site, but includes, for example, a contributor name 673 and a recording date and time 674. For the former, the player ID is read and set from the metadata 634 of the player moving image container data 630 or the metadata 644 of the game moving image container data 640, which are the materials. The recording date and time 674 is set by reading the recording date and time from the metadata 634 or the metadata 644.

The data format of the video container data for posting 690 is set appropriately according to the specifications of the video sharing site.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the game system 1000 according to this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the image capturing apparatus 1400 according to this embodiment. The flow of the series of processes in the flowchart is implemented by the processing unit 200C executing the shooting program 511.

The image capturing apparatus 1400 first makes communication connection with the arcade game apparatus 1300 (step S2), and displays the first guide screen W2 (see FIG. 6) on the touch panel 1406 (step S4). When the payment of the usage consideration is detected (step S10), the player ID is acquired (step S12). In the present embodiment, when the imaging device 1400 detects the approach of the user card 3 with the card reader 1426, it executes the process of deducting the usage fee from the prepaid point and the process of reading the player ID, and stores the player ID 513 (FIG. 9).

Next, the image capturing apparatus 1400 displays the image capturing position confirmation screen W4 (see FIG. 6) on the touch panel 1406, and displays the image captured by the camera unit 1420 live (step S20). Then, the shooting direction and shooting angle of view of the camera unit 1420 are adjusted (step S22). That is, the operation of changing the shooting direction and the shooting angle of view of the camera unit 1420 by the gesture input using the live image of the camera unit 1420 and the operation input to the camera operation icon 22 is accepted, and the zoom mechanism of the electric pan head 1404 and the camera unit 1420 is received. To control.

Then, when the operation input to the confirmation completion icon 26 is detected on the photographing position confirmation screen W4 (step S30), the photographing apparatus 1400 causes the touch panel 1406 to display the second guidance screen W6 (see FIG. 6), and the player Recording of the moving image 53 is started (step S32). That is, recording of the moving image file 521 based on the image captured by the camera unit 1420, the audio file 522 based on the sound collected by the stereo microphone 1412, and the synchronization data 523 is started.

After the start of recording, when the imaging device 1400 receives the game start queue from the arcade game device 1300 connected in communication at step S2 (step S40), the game start queue is recorded in association with the moving image file 521 and the audio file 522 (step). S42).

Similarly, when the game end queue is received from the arcade game device 1300 (step S42), the imaging device 1400 records the game end queue in association with the moving image file 521 and the audio file 522 (step S44), and then the game end queue. Recording is terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed from the reception of (step S46). By recording for a while after the game end queue is received, the player's state immediately after the game is over (for example, a guts pose with a good performance and a guts pose, or the performance is shaky and complains) It is possible to reliably record such a situation that the viewer feels a sense of familiarity.

Next, the image capturing apparatus 1400 generates the player moving image container data 530 (step S50; see FIG. 9), associates the player ID 513 with the player moving image container data 530, and uploads them to the user support server 1100 (step S52). Then, returning to step S4, the first guide screen W2 is displayed again on the touch panel 1406, and the system waits until the next use.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart for explaining the flow of processing of the arcade game machine 1300 in this embodiment.
The arcade game device 1300 of this embodiment first establishes a communication connection with the image capturing device 1400 (step S102). Next, when the card reader 1326 detects the approach of the user card 3, the usage fee payment process (step S104) and the player ID acquisition process are executed (step S106). The player ID read from the user card 3 is stored as the player ID 544 (see FIG. 11).

Next, the arcade game device 1300 starts recording the game moving image 56 (step S112) and starts recording replay data 546 (step S114). Strictly speaking, since the game itself has not started at the timing of step S112, step S112 starts recording of the data being viewed.

Next, the arcade game device 1300 transmits a game start queue to the image capturing device 1400 that is communicatively connected in step S2, records the game start queue in the game screen record data 550 (step S116), and then starts game progress control (step S116). S118).

If the game progress status satisfies a predetermined game end condition, the arcade game device 1300 ends the game progress control (step S120), transmits a game end queue to the image capturing device 1400, and sends the game screen record data 550. (Step S122).

Next, when the arcade game device 1300 finishes recording the game video 56 (step S124) and generates the game video container data 560 (step S126; see FIG. 11 ), the player ID 544, the replay data 546, and the game video. The container data 560 is associated and uploaded to the user support server 1100 (step S128). Then, the process returns to step S4 and stands by until the next use.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the user support server 1100 in this embodiment.
The user support server 1100 stores the player moving image container data 530 uploaded from the image capturing device 1400 and the game moving image container data 560 uploaded from the arcade game device 1300 in association with the player ID (step S202). That is, the editing material data 620 is generated in the user management data 600 of the user indicated by the player ID received at the time of uploading (see FIG. 14).

Next, the user support server 1100 starts acceptance of selection of handling regarding the newly generated editing material data 620 (step S210). In the present embodiment, since the dedicated website accepts the editing method of the video for posting (see FIG. 7), the user support server 1100 sends the information regarding the newly generated editing material data 620 to the website. The site management data 700 is updated so that it can be handled (see FIG. 13). As a result, the newly created editing material data 620 is treated as an option in the editing target selection unit 40 of the website editing method selection screen W12.

Then, if the result of the selection acceptance of the posting video received on the website is “automatic editing” (automatic in step S220), the user support server 1100 automatically posts the posting video from the designated editing material data 620. It is edited and generated (step S222).
Specifically, new posting moving image container data 690 (see FIG. 15) is generated from the editing material data 620 selected by the editing target selection unit 40 of the editing method selection screen W12 (see FIG. 7).

On the other hand, if the result of the selection acceptance of the posting video received on the website is “manual editing” (manual in step S220), the user support server 1100 causes the editing material data 620 selected by the editing target selection unit 40. The manual moving image editing process is executed for the target to generate new posting moving image container data 690 (step S226).

Next, the user support server 1100 generates the posting tag information 672 of the posting moving image container data 690 (step S240; see FIG. 15), and automatically posts the posting moving image container data 690 to the moving image sharing site server 1600. (Step S242; see FIG. 5)

In this embodiment, the editing and automatic posting of the posting video are free services, but they may be paid services. In that case, the usage fee payment process may be executed before step S220 (step S218), or the usage consideration payment process may be executed after the automatic posting is completed (step S244). If only the manual editing is a paid service, or if the manual editing requires an additional fee, the usage fee payment process may be executed before step S226 (step S224).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, regarding the video posting in the live video style in which the appearance of the player playing the arcade game and the game screen thereof are interwoven, from the shooting to the generation and posting of the posting video, a series of Since the above processes are organically linked, the time and effort can be greatly reduced compared to the conventional case. In addition, since the posted moving image includes a moving image in which the player is the subject, it is possible to make the moving image more realistic.

In addition, in the game system 1000 of the present embodiment, the imaging device 1400 is illustrated as one unit, but it is also possible to use a plurality of imaging devices 1400 for one arcade game device 1300.

Further, the number of camera units 1420 mounted on the image capturing apparatus 1400 is not limited to one and may be plural. In that case, the shooting direction and the shooting angle of view may be adjusted for each of the mounted camera units 1420 to create different camera angles, and the player moving image container data 530 may be generated for each camera unit 1420.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described.
This embodiment is basically realized in the same manner as the first embodiment, but the photographing apparatus 1400 has a function of automatically adjusting the photographing direction and the photographing angle of view of the user 2 (player) who plays the game automatically. The provision is different from the first embodiment. Note that, hereinafter, the difference from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same components as those in the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals and overlapping description will be omitted.

FIG. 19 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the image capturing apparatus 1400 according to this embodiment. Basically, the functional configuration is the same as that of the image capturing apparatus 1400 according to the first embodiment, but the image capturing control unit 218 according to the present embodiment includes a face recognition unit 250 and a tracking control unit 252.

The face recognition unit 250 automatically recognizes a portion where a human face is reflected from the digital image. A known face recognition algorithm can be used. Depending on the algorithm employed, the image capturing apparatus 1400 may be appropriately provided with a three-dimensional distance sensor that detects the three-dimensional distance to the subject.

The tracking control unit 252 automatically adjusts the shooting direction and the shooting angle of view based on the recognition result of the face recognition unit 250 so that the person, who is the player, can be continuously shot within a predetermined size on the screen. Specifically, of the human faces recognized by the face recognition unit 250, the face having the largest area is regarded as the face closest to the camera unit 1420, that is, the player's face, and the face portion is set within a predetermined range of the screen. Tracking control of the shooting direction and the shooting angle of view is performed so that the image appears in size.

The tracking control unit 252 can appropriately set the range and size of the player on the screen, that is, the camera angle maintained by the tracking according to the game content. For example, if the arcade game device 1300 is a dance game in which the player's standing position or stepping position is changed like a dance step, the long shot or full shot is suitable. Knee shots and waist shots are suitable for shooting games that use gun-type controllers, and bust shots or close-up shots are suitable for fighting games that operate a joystick and a plurality of push switches set on a table.

Further, the tracking control unit 252 can switch the camera angle depending on whether it is single play or multiplay. For example, in single play, control is performed to maintain bust shots or close-up shots, but in multiplayer, control is performed by switching to maintain bust shots so that the faces of all players are displayed within one screen. it can.

Further, the tracking control unit 252 can maintain a plurality of camera angles, and the camera angles can be appropriately switched. For example, the long shot, the bust shot, and the close-up shot may be switched and controlled on a time basis. In this case, the player moving image 53 is configured as if shooting with various cameras from various angles, and is a moving image with a sense of presence that is more excellent in explaining the situation.

FIG. 20 is a flow chart for explaining the flow of processing of the image capturing apparatus 1400 in this embodiment. The operation of the image capturing apparatus 1400 in this embodiment is basically the same as that in the first embodiment, but steps S25 and S26 are executed instead of steps S20 to S24. That is, the face recognition processing of the video image captured by the camera unit 1420 is started to recognize the part where the player's face is reflected (step S25), and the tracking control is started so as to include the recognized face part of the player (step S25). S26).

Note that the configuration for automatically adjusting the camera angle by face recognition and tracking control in this embodiment is not necessarily mutually exclusive with the configuration in which the user manually adjusts the camera angle as in the first embodiment. For example, the configuration may be such that the user 2 selects either automatic adjustment or manual adjustment. More specifically, a selection input for automatic adjustment or manual adjustment is accepted on the shooting position confirmation screen W4 (see FIG. 6), and if automatic adjustment is selected by the player, automatic control is performed as in the present embodiment. However, if manual adjustment is selected, the angle may be fixed by adjusting as in the first embodiment. Alternatively, the camera angle is manually adjusted before the start of shooting as in the first embodiment, and after the start of recording, the camera angle is automatically adjusted as in the present embodiment to maintain the adjusted camera angle before the start of shooting. It may be configured to control.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described.
This embodiment is basically realized in the same manner as the first embodiment, except that the user terminal 1500 also serves as the image capturing apparatus 1400. Note that, hereinafter, the difference from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same components as those in the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals and overlapping description will be omitted.

FIG. 21 is a front external view showing a configuration example of the user terminal 1500 that also serves as the image capturing apparatus 1400B in this embodiment.
The image capturing apparatus 1400B and user terminal 1500 is a portable computer that can be connected to the communication line 9 that the user 2 personally uses. Although illustrated as a device classified as a so-called smartphone in the present embodiment, a device classified as a portable game device, a wearable computer, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, or the like may be used.

The image capturing apparatus 1400B and user terminal 1500 includes a direction input key 1502, a button switch 1504, a touch panel 1506 that functions as an image display device and contact position input device, a built-in battery 1509, a speaker 1510, a microphone 1512, and an image sensor. A unit 1520, a card reader 1526 corresponding to the user card 3, a memory card reader 1542 capable of reading and writing data from a memory card 1540 which is a computer-readable storage medium, and a control board 1550 are provided.

The image sensor unit 1520 corresponds to the camera unit 1420 of the first embodiment. In the example of FIG. 21, the built-in type is used, but it may be an external type equipped with a swinging mechanism.

The control board 1550 is used for wireless communication with a CPU 1551, various microprocessors such as GPU and DSP, various IC memories 1552 such as VRAM, RAM and ROM, mobile phone base stations and wireless LAN base stations connected to the communication line 9. A wireless communication module 1553, an I/F circuit 1557 (interface circuit), and the like are mounted.

The I/F circuit 1557 includes a driver circuit of the touch panel 1506, a circuit that receives signals from the direction input keys 1502 and the button switches 1504, an output amplifier circuit that outputs a sound signal to the speaker 1510, and a sound collected by the microphone 1512. An input signal generation circuit for generating a signal, a circuit for acquiring image data of a video image captured from the image sensor unit 1520, a signal input/output circuit for the card reader 1526, a signal input/output circuit for the memory card reader 1542, Etc. are included.

These elements mounted on the control board 1550 are electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and are connected so as to be able to read and write data and send and receive signals. Note that part or all of the control board 1550 may be configured with an ASIC or FPGA.

Then, the control board 1550 functions similarly to the control board 1450 of the image capturing apparatus 1400 of the first embodiment. That is, the functional configuration of the image capturing device 1400B/user terminal 1500 has the same configuration as that of the image capturing device 1400 of the first embodiment (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

More specifically, the operation input unit 100C according to the present embodiment corresponds to the direction input key 1502, the button switch 1504, the touch panel 1506, etc. of FIG.
The information carrier medium reading unit 102 of the present embodiment and the usage fee payment acceptance unit 103 of the present embodiment correspond to the card reader 1526 of FIG.
The image sensor unit 1520 of FIG. 21 corresponds to the imaging unit 104 according to the present embodiment.

The shooting direction changing mechanism unit 105 according to the present embodiment corresponds to a pan head mechanism that is built in the image sensor unit 1520 of FIG. 21 or supports the unit in a frame.
The shooting angle of view changing mechanism unit 106 according to the present embodiment corresponds to a zoom mechanism mounted on the image sensor unit 1520 of FIG.
The sound collection unit 107 according to the present embodiment corresponds to the microphone 1512 in FIG.

The processing unit 200C according to the present embodiment corresponds to the control board 1550 and the CPU 1551 of FIG.

The speaker 1510 of FIG. 21 corresponds to the sound output unit 390C according to the present embodiment.
The image display unit 392C according to the present embodiment corresponds to the touch panel 1506 of FIG.
The communication unit 394C according to the present embodiment corresponds to the wireless communication module 1553 mounted on the control board 1550 in FIG.
The memory unit 500 according to the present embodiment corresponds to the IC memory 1552 mounted on the control board 1550 shown in FIG.

However, when the image sensor unit 1520 does not have a built-in mechanism unit corresponding to the electric platform 1404, the shooting direction changing mechanism unit 105 is omitted. Further, when the image sensor unit 1520 is a single focus lens, the photographing view angle changing mechanism unit 106 is also omitted.

The IC memory 1552 functions as the storage unit 500C (see FIG. 9).
The imaging system program 510 is substituted with a system program as the user terminal 1500. The shooting program 511 is an application program that can be executed by the user terminal 1500. The shooting program 511 is pre-installed by the user himself, and the user manually executes the program, whereby the user terminal 1500 functions as the shooting device 1400B of the present embodiment.

If the user terminal 1500 also serves as the user card 3, that is, if the user terminal 1500 has a built-in IC chip compatible with NFC and the information stored in the user card 3 is stored in the IC chip, The user card 3 and the card reader 1526 can be omitted.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an installation example of the image capturing apparatus 1400B and user terminal 1500 according to this embodiment. The arcade game device 1300B of this embodiment is provided with a dedicated stand 1330 to which the image capturing device 1400B can be attached and detached. The player can install the image capturing apparatus 1400B by attaching his/her own user terminal 1500 to the dedicated stand 1330 so that the image sensor unit 1514 faces the user.

The image capturing apparatus 1400B of the present embodiment operates similarly to the image capturing apparatus 1400 of the first embodiment.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the first embodiment without preparing a dedicated image capturing device 1400.

In the present embodiment, the arcade game device 1300B may have a modified configuration that doubles as the user support server 1100. That is, as shown in FIG. 23, the functional configuration of the arcade game device 1300B is a combination of the functional configuration of the arcade game device 1300 of the first embodiment and the functional configuration of the user support server 1100 of the first embodiment. Can be

However, in the configuration, since the arcade game device 1300B also serves as the user support server 1100, the upload control unit 226G that controls uploading the game video 56 to the user support server 1100 and the game video management unit 266 are omitted. It

In the configuration, the programs and data stored in the storage unit 500G of the arcade game device 1300B are stored in the storage unit 500 of the first embodiment (see FIG. 11), and the user of the first embodiment. Both the one stored in the storage unit 500S of the support server 1100 and the storage unit 500S (see FIG. 13) are stored.

Therefore, according to the configuration, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained without providing the dedicated image capturing device 1400 and the dedicated user support server 1100.

In the case where the image sensor unit 1520 is equipped with an adjusting mechanism for the shooting direction (for example, an electric pan head mechanism) and an adjusting mechanism for the shooting angle of view (for example, an electric zoom mechanism), the present embodiment and the modified embodiment. The configuration can also be applied to the second embodiment.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described.
This embodiment is basically realized in the same manner as the third embodiment, except that the imaging device 1400B and the user terminal 1500 also serve as the user support server 1100. Note that, hereinafter, the difference from the third embodiment will be mainly described, and the same components as those in the first to third embodiments will be assigned the same reference numerals and overlapping description will be omitted.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the game system 1000D in the present embodiment, and is also a diagram for explaining the outline of the operation up to the posting of the posting moving image by the game system 1000D.
The game system 1000D of the present embodiment includes an arcade game device 1300 and a user terminal 1500D. The user terminal 1500D of the present embodiment also has a function as the image capturing apparatus 1400 in the first embodiment as in the third embodiment, and also has a function as the user support server 1100 in the first embodiment.

That is, the user terminal 1500D is installed in the arcade game device 1300 via the dedicated stand 1330 as in the third embodiment, and the user terminal 1500D and the arcade game device 1300 are communicatively connected via the communication line 9.

The arcade game device 1300 transmits the game start queue and the game end queue to the user terminal 1500D as in the first embodiment. In addition, in the present embodiment, the player ID 544, the replay data 546, and the game moving image container data 560 are further associated with each other and uploaded to the user terminal 1500D.

Since the user terminal 1500D of the present embodiment also serves as the image capturing device 1400B in this embodiment, the player moving image container data 530 (see FIG. 9) is stored therein.
Since it also functions as the user support server 1100 in the present embodiment, the user terminal 1500D posts from the player moving image container data 530 generated by itself and the game moving image container data 560 uploaded from the arcade game device 1300. The moving image container data 690 is edited to prepare a post data set 670 (see FIG. 15). Then, the posting video can be automatically posted to the video sharing site server 1600.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example of the user terminal 1500D according to the present embodiment, and is based on the functional configuration of the image capturing device 1400B according to the third embodiment. The functional configuration of the user terminal 1500D is a configuration that combines the functions of both the imaging device 1400B of the third embodiment and the user support server 1100 of the first embodiment.

Specifically, the user terminal 1500D of the present embodiment has an operation input unit 100C, an information-bearing medium reading unit 102, a usage fee payment receiving unit 103, an image capturing unit 104, an image capturing direction changing mechanism unit 105, and an image capturing unit. The view angle changing mechanism unit 106, the sound collecting unit 107, the processing unit 200C, the sound output unit 390C, the image display unit 392C, the communication unit 394C, and the storage unit 500C are included.

The direction input key 1502, the button switch 1504, the touch panel 1506, etc. of FIG. 21 correspond to the operation input unit 100C in the present embodiment.
The card reader 1526 of FIG. 21 corresponds to the information carrying medium reading unit 102 of the present embodiment and the usage fee payment acceptance unit 103 of the present embodiment.
The image sensor unit 1520 of FIG. 21 corresponds to the imaging unit 104 of the present embodiment.

The photographing direction changing mechanism unit 105 of this embodiment corresponds to a pan head mechanism that is built in the image sensor unit 1520 of FIG. 21 or that supports the unit in a frame.
The photographing view angle changing mechanism unit 106 of the present embodiment corresponds to the zoom mechanism mounted on the image sensor unit 1520 of FIG.
The sound collection unit 107 of this embodiment corresponds to the microphone 1512 of FIG.

The processing section 200C of this embodiment corresponds to the control board 1550 and the CPU 1551 of FIG.

The sound output unit 390C of this embodiment corresponds to the speaker 1510 of FIG.
The touch panel 1506 of FIG. 21 corresponds to the image display unit 392C of the present embodiment.
The wireless communication module 1553 mounted on the control board 1550 of FIG. 21 corresponds to the communication unit 394C of the present embodiment.

The storage unit 500C of this embodiment corresponds to the IC memory 1552 mounted on the control board 1550 of FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of programs and data stored in the storage unit 500C of the user terminal 1500D. The post support program 517 includes a shooting program 511 and a user support program 761. Alternatively, both programs are combined as one program.

Comparing the functional configuration example of the user terminal 1500D with the functional configuration of the image capturing apparatus 1400 of the first embodiment (see FIG. 8) and the functional configuration of the user support server 1100 of the first embodiment (see FIG. 12), Since it also serves as the user support server 1100, the processing unit 200C of this embodiment does not include the upload control unit 226 and the player moving image management unit 264. Moreover, since the user terminal 1500D does not manage the user management data 600 of other users, the user management data 600 stored in the storage unit 500C is only one for the user of the terminal.

The user terminal 1500D of this embodiment is installed in the arcade game device 1300 in the same manner as the user terminal 1500 of the third embodiment. Then, the user terminal 1500D implements the functions of the image capturing apparatus 1400 and the user support server 1100 according to the present embodiment by activating the posting support program 517 installed by the user in advance.

The user terminal 1500D in which the posting support program 517 is activated executes the processing flow of the image capturing apparatus 1400 in the first embodiment (see FIG. 16) and the posting moving image generation processing shown in FIG. 27.

The flow of the posting moving image generation process is basically the same as the process flow of the user support server 1100 of the first embodiment. However, instead of step S202 of the first embodiment, the user terminal 1500D of the present embodiment obtains the player ID 544, the replay data 546, and the game moving image container data 560 from the arcade game device 1300 that has completed the game progress control. It is acquired (step S204) and is registered as the editing material data 620 together with the latest player moving image container data 530 generated by itself (step S206).

According to this embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. In addition, it is not necessary to prepare a dedicated image capturing device 1400 or a dedicated user support server 1100.

In addition, when the image sensor unit 1520 is equipped with the adjusting mechanism of the photographing direction and the adjusting mechanism of the photographing angle of view, the present embodiment and the modified configuration can be applied to the second embodiment.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described.
This embodiment is basically realized in the same manner as any of the first and second embodiments, but a moving image captured by one image capturing apparatus 1400 in a single player situation is changed to a moving image captured by a plurality of different camera angles. The difference is that is generated and used as the editing material of the video for posting. In the following, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described based on the first embodiment, and the same components as those in the first and second embodiments will be assigned the same reference numerals and overlapping description will be omitted. To do.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the game system 1000 according to this embodiment.
Basically, the lens is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the lens of the camera unit 1420 of the image capturing apparatus 1400 of this embodiment is fixed to a super wide-angle single focal point. The shooting angle of view is 150° to 180° or more, and not only the user 2 but also the periphery thereof (for example, the gallery 4) can be included in the angle of view. Therefore, the player moving image 53 captured by the camera unit 1420 of the present embodiment is obtained as an image as if it was captured by an all-round fisheye lens (circular fisheye lens) as shown in FIG. The projection method of the image can be set as appropriate. When the camera unit 1420 includes a plurality of image sensors, the player moving image 53 may be generated by performing a combining process of appropriately combining the images captured by the respective image sensors.

In addition to the game start queue, information on the game title to be played is also provided from the arcade game device 1300 of the present embodiment to the image capturing device 1400E. The image capturing device 1400E associates the player moving image container data 530 with the game title in addition to the player ID 513, and uploads it to the user support server 1100E of the present embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining a method of generating a plurality of moving images with different camera angles from the player moving image in the present embodiment.
In the present embodiment, the user support server 1100E generates a plurality of moving images with different camera angles from the player moving image 53. Specifically, a part of a plurality of cutout regions 50 (50a, 50b,...) Preliminarily set for each game title is cut out (cropped) from the video of the player moving image 53, and each of them is a general lens. A plurality of cutout moving images 52 (52a, 52b,...) With different camera angles are generated by converting into a rectangular image by the central projection method as if it was captured in.

The type of the cutout area 50 can be set appropriately. In the present embodiment, a first cutout area 50a corresponding to a close-up of the user 2, a second cutout area 50b corresponding to a close-up of the user 2, and a third cutout area 50c corresponding to a bust shot of the user 2, A fourth cutout area 50d having the gallery 4 as a subject is set.

However, the location of the user 2 and the gallery 4 in the player moving image 53 according to the present embodiment depends on the shape of the arcade game device 1300 and the play style of the game (whether sitting down, standing up, or playing). While playing, etc.) depends on. Therefore, it is assumed that the cutout area 50 is preset for each game title.

That is, the user support server 1100E of the present embodiment generates a plurality of cutout moving images 52 (52a, 52b,...) Based on the moving image container data of the player moving image 53 uploaded from the image capturing apparatus 1400E and the game title information. To do. Then, the cutout moving image 52 (52a, 52b,...) And the game moving image 56 of the game moving image container data 560 uploaded from the arcade game device 1300 are used as editing materials, and the posting moving image 69 and the posting moving image container data. 690 is generated.

FIG. 30 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the image capturing apparatus 1400E according to this embodiment. The functional configuration of the image capturing apparatus 1400E of this embodiment is basically the same as that of the image capturing apparatus 1400 of the first embodiment, but a game title acquisition control unit 221 is added.

The game title acquisition control unit 221 executes control for acquiring information on the game title. In the present embodiment, the game title information is received from the arcade game device 1300, but the touch panel 1406 may be configured to display a game title input screen for user input.

Along with this, as shown in FIG. 31, the acquired game title 514 is stored in the storage unit 500C of the image capturing apparatus 1400E of the present embodiment. Further, the game title 528 is included in the metadata 524 of the player situation record data 520E of this embodiment. Since the player moving image container data 530E of this embodiment has the same configuration as the player status recording data 520E, it naturally includes the information on the game title.

FIG. 32 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the user support server 1100E in this embodiment. The functional configuration of the user support server 1100E is basically the same as that of the user support server 1100 of the first embodiment, but a crop processing unit 265 and a climax point detection unit 267 are added.

The crop processing unit 265 generates a plurality of moving images with different camera angles from the player moving image 53.

The excitement point detection unit 267 detects, from the game moving image 56, a characteristic scene that is a key in editing the posting moving image. The “excitement” can be appropriately set according to the game content and play style. The situation is not limited to a positive situation for the player, such as a scene in which good results are obtained, a scene in which the enemy boss character is defeated, a scene in which a hidden door is found, or a scene in which a trap is avoided. For example, it is possible to include a situation that is negative for the player, such as failure or failure to perform a difficult technique, being caught in a hidden trap, or being defeated by an enemy boss character. In other words, from the viewpoint of video editing, any situation that characterizes game play may be used.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of programs and data stored in the storage unit 500S of the user support server 1100E according to this embodiment. Basically, it is similar to that of the storage unit 500S of the first embodiment, but the storage unit 500S of the present embodiment has crop definition data 570, climax point definition data 580, and edit pattern definition data 590 in advance. Remembered

The crop definition data 570 is prepared for each game title and stores information for generating a frame screen of the cutout moving image 52 from the cutout area 50.
For example, as shown in FIG. 34, one crop definition data 570 is associated with an applied game title 571 and has a single or a plurality of coordinate conversion functions for converting the image of the cutout region 50 into the frame image of the cutout moving image 52. It is stored. The coordinate conversion function is a function that converts a specific area of the image coordinate system of the player moving image 53 into the screen coordinate system of the cutout moving image 52. Instead of a function, it may be table data that defines the correspondence of coordinate systems.

In the present embodiment, the face-up cropping coordinate conversion function 572 for generating the frame screen of the first cutout moving image 52a from the first cutout region 50a and the second cutout moving image 52b for generating the second cutout moving image 52b from the second cutout region 50b. A hand-up cutout coordinate conversion function 573 is stored. Further, a bust shot cutout coordinate conversion function 574 for generating the third cutout moving image 52c from the third cutout region 50c, and a gallery cutout coordinate conversion function for generating the fourth cutout moving image 52d from the fourth cutout region 50d. 575 and.

Returning to FIG. 33, the excitement point definition data 580 is prepared for each game title, and defines excitement points, that is, characteristic scenes in the game of the title.
For example, as shown in FIG. 35, one excitement point definition data 580 defines an applied game title 581, an excitement type 582, a point detection condition 583, and scene range definition data 584.

The point detection condition 583 is data for detecting a rising point of the definition data from the information uploaded from the arcade game device 1300.

The scene range definition data 584 defines setting information for determining the scene of the climax point (for example, how many frames before the detected frame number satisfying the condition is to be the head of the scene). In other words, it is data that defines the cut-out timing of the rising point.

For example, for a climax point that successfully activates a special attack technique that is difficult to input, an operation input pattern is defined by the point detection condition 583. Since the replay data 546 includes the operation input history of the player, the excitement point can be detected by collating with this. Then, in the scene range definition data 584, it is preferable to define the beginning of the scene as a few seconds before the input start timing of the operation input.
Further, with respect to the excitement points of defeating the enemy boss character and the excitement points of achieving the 10-game combo, the game progress status may be defined as the point detection condition 583. Since the replay data 546 includes information for reproducing the game progress status, the corresponding excitement point can be detected by collating with the information. Then, in the scene range definition data 584, the beginning of the scene is a few seconds before the timing (for example, the HP of the enemy boss character is detected) at which the corresponding game progress status is detected, and the end of the scene is a predetermined second after the detection ( For example, it is preferable to set it to (end display of defeating the enemy boss character).

Returning to FIG. 33, the edit pattern definition data 590 is prepared for each excitement point for each game title, and defines the edit pattern when the excitement point is included in the posting moving image.
One piece of edit pattern definition data 590 includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 36, an applied game title 591, an applied excitement type 592, and an automatic edit pattern template 593. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

A combination of the applied game title 591 and the applied excitement type 592 indicates which editing pattern definition data 590 is applied to what scene of which game.

The automatic edit pattern template 593 is information that defines the screen layout and cut allocation of the corresponding exciting scenes for the moving images that are the materials (the cutout moving image 52 and the game moving image 56 in this embodiment), and automatically edits the image. This is script data to be executed. For example, “The first cutout video 52a is displayed for 3 seconds, the game video 56 is displayed on the right half of the screen, the second cutout video 52b is displayed on the left half of the screen for 5 seconds, and the fourth cutout video 52d is displayed on the full screen for 3 seconds. Seconds...”.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the editing material data 620 of this embodiment.
Basically, it is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the player moving image container data 630E (original player moving image container data 530E; see FIG. 31) uploaded from the image capturing apparatus 1400 of this embodiment has the metadata 634. Includes the game title 638.

Also, the player moving image container data 630E is cut out according to the crop definition data 570 (see FIG. 34) of the applicable game title 571 that matches the game title 638, and the container data for each cut moving image 52 (the first cut moving image container data) is cut. 661, second cut-out moving image container data 662,... The data structure of the first cutout moving image container data 661, the second cutout moving image container data 662,... Is the same as that of the player moving image container data 630E that is the cutout source, and the contents of the moving image files are different.

Further, the excitement point detection data 680 is stored in the editing material data 620 of this embodiment.
The excitement point detection data 680 is a detection result of a characteristic scene that is an excitement point conforming to the excitement point definition data 580 based on the player moving image container data 630E. The detection data is prepared for each excitement point. One piece of excitement point detection data 680 stores an excitement type 681, an excitement point range 682, and an excitement point thumbnail image 683.

The excitement point range 682 stores the first and last timecodes or frame numbers of the scenes of the detected excitement points.
The excitement point thumbnail image 683 is an image displayed as the thumbnail 47 on the moving image information display portion 42 of the editing method selection screen W12 (see FIG. 7). For example, a reduced screen of the first frame indicated by the excitement point range 682. Alternatively, the images are prepared in advance for each type of excitement.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing of the image capturing apparatus 1400E in this embodiment. Basically, the processing flow is the same as that of the image capturing apparatus 1400 of the first embodiment, but acquisition and storage of game title information is performed after the start of recording and before and after the game start queue is received from the arcade game apparatus 1300. And are executed (step S36).
Further, instead of step S52 in the first embodiment, the player ID 513, the game title 514, and the player moving image container data 530E are uploaded in association with each other (step S54).

FIG. 39 is a flow chart for explaining the flow of processing of the arcade game machine 1300 in this embodiment. Although basically the same as that of the first embodiment, the arcade game device 1300 transmits the information on the game title to the image capturing device 1400E before and after the sending of the game start queue (step S115).

FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing of the user support server 1100E in the present embodiment. Basically, it is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the user support server 1100E, following step S202, adds container data for each cut-out moving image 52 from the uploaded player moving-image container data 630E (first cut-out moving image container data). 661, the second cut-out moving image container data 662,... Is generated (step S205).

Then, the user support server 1100E detects a climax point, prepares a thumbnail image of the point, and generates climax point detection data 680 (step S206; see FIG. 37).

Further, when executing the automatic edit, the user support server 1100E selects the appropriate edit pattern definition data 590 (see FIG. 36) for each excitement point and applies the automatic edit pattern template 593 to perform the automatic edit processing ( Step S223).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the cutout moving image 52 with various angles is created from the player moving image captured by the single image capturing apparatus 1400, and the image is more realistic with the various camera angle cuts. It becomes possible to generate and post the posting moving image 69.

[Modification]
It should be noted that the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above, and it is possible to appropriately add, omit, or change the constituent elements.

[Part 1]
For example, the arcade game device 1300 is not limited to a single device, and may be a system including a plurality of devices. Specifically, it may be a multi-play system in which a plurality of the same arcade game devices 1300 are connected. Further, it may be a system in which a terminal device that integrally controls a plurality of arcade game devices 1300 is connected for communication and is connected. In such a system, the arcade game machines 1300 constituting the system individually operate, or the terminal device or any arcade game machine 1300 operates as a representative in the same manner as the arcade game machine 1300 of the above embodiment. Configurable. In the case of such a system, the number of image capturing devices 1400 may be one for one player or one for multiple players.

[Part 2]
In the above embodiment, the player ID is used as the information for specifying the player (user), but the card ID unique to the user card 3 may be used instead.

[Part 3]
A step of collating the player ID acquired by the arcade game device 1300 with the player ID acquired by the image capturing device 1400 can be added to the above embodiment.
Specifically, exemplifying based on the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, after the step S106, the arcade game device 1300 is caused to transmit the acquired player ID to the image capturing device 1400 (step S108). ). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42, the photographing device 1400 receives the player ID from the arcade game device 1300 between steps S30 and S32 (step S31a), and the received player ID and the player acquired by the player. If the IDs are compared and the two match (YES in step S31c), the process may proceed to step S32 and subsequent steps. In this way, it is possible to realize the control for permitting the photographing when they match. The same is applicable to other embodiments.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 43, the arcade game device 1300 transmits the acquired player ID to the user support server 1100 (step S109). Then, as shown in FIG. 44, the image capturing apparatus 1400 receives the transfer of the player ID acquired by the arcade game apparatus 1300 via the user support server 1100 (step S31b), and acquires the transferred player ID and its own apparatus. The player ID may be collated (step S31c).

As another specific example, based on the same manner as the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, the acquired player ID is transmitted to the user support server 1100, following step S106, to the arcade game device 1300. (Step S109). Further, as shown in FIG. 45, after the step S12, the image capturing apparatus 1400 causes the acquired player ID to be transmitted to the user support server 1100 (step S14).

The user support server 1100 collates the player ID received from the arcade game device 1300 with the player ID received from the photographing device 1400, and if they match, transmits a photographing permission signal to the photographing device 1400. Then, the image capturing apparatus 1400 may receive the image capturing permission signal (step S31d) and start recording (step S32).

3... User card 20... Live image 22... Camera operation icon 27... Camera platform operation icon 28... Zoom operation icon 30... Post video review display 36... Post instruction operation icon 40... Edit target selection section 42... Video information display section 44 ...Automatic editing instruction operation icon 46...Manual editing instruction operation icon 47...Thumbnail 50...Cutout area 52...Cutout video 53...Player video 56...Game video 69...Posting video 102...Information carrying medium reading unit 103...Use price payment acceptance Part 104... Image pick-up part 105... Shooting direction changing mechanism part 106... Shooting angle of view changing mechanism part 200... Processing part 212... Use price payment processing part 214... Player ID acquisition control part 216... Gesture identification part 218... Shooting control part 220... Queue acquisition control unit 221... Game title acquisition control unit 222... Play situation recording control unit 224... Video container data generation unit 226... Upload control unit 230... Queue transmission control unit 240... Game progress control unit 242... Replay data storage control unit 244... Game screen recording control section 250... Face recognition section 252... Tracking control section 260... User management section 262... Upload acceptance control section 264... Player video management section 265... Crop processing section 266... Game video management section 267... Rising point detection Part 268... Posting video editing processing part 270... Posting video upload control part 500C... Storage part 511... Shooting program 513... Player ID
514... Game title 517... Post support program 530... Player moving image container data 541... Game program 544... Player ID
546... Replay data 560... Game video container data 570... Crop definition data 580... Excitement point definition data 590... Editing pattern definition data 600... User management data 620... Editing material data 630... Player video container data 640... Game video container data 660 ...Editing method selection result 661...First cut-out moving image container data 662...Second cut-out moving image container data 670...Post data set 672...Post tag information 680...Swell point detection data 683...Swell point thumbnail image 690...Post moving container data 761... User support program 1000... Game system 1100... User support server 1150... Control board 1300... Professional game machine 1350... Control board 1400... Imaging device 1404... Electric pan head 1412... Stereo microphone 1420... Camera section 1426... Card reader 1450 ... Control board 1500... User terminal 1550... Control board 1600... Video sharing site server W2... First guidance screen W4... Shooting position confirmation screen W6... Second guidance screen W10... Player ID input screen W12... Editing method selection screen W14... Contents confirmation screen

Claims (14)

An input unit for inputting information for identifying a player (hereinafter referred to as "ID") and a moving image (hereinafter referred to as "game moving image") displayed on the game screen being played are recorded in association with the ID. A game device having a recording unit for
An image capturing apparatus including an image capturing apparatus input section for inputting the ID, and an image capturing control section that controls the image capturing section to capture a player moving image played by the player on the game apparatus.
A game moving image acquisition unit that acquires an ID input from the game device to the input unit and a game moving image recorded by the recording unit, and an ID input from the shooting device to the shooting device input unit and the shooting unit A player moving image acquisition unit that acquires the player moving image captured in step S1, a posting moving image generation unit that generates a posting moving image based on the game moving image and the player moving image that correspond to a common ID, and the posting moving image. A server system having a posting video uploading section for uploading to a predetermined video sharing site,
A game system including. The game apparatus further includes a first cue transmission control unit that transmits first cue information indicating a game start timing to the image capturing apparatus,
The recording unit records the timing related to the first cue information in the game moving image,
The shooting control unit includes information according to the timing related to the first cue information in the player moving image,
The posting moving image generation unit generates the posting moving image by synchronizing the game moving image and the player moving image based on the first cue information.
The game system according to claim 1. The game device further includes a second cue transmission control unit that transmits second cue information indicating a game end timing to the imaging device,
The shooting control unit ends shooting based on the second cue information,
The game system according to claim 1. The server system further includes a payment processing unit that performs payment processing of usage consideration, and after the payment processing is completed, generation of a posting video by the posting video generation unit or uploading by the posting video upload unit. Enable,
The game system according to claim 1. The photographing section performs photographing with a wide-angle lens having a photographing range of the player of the game device and its peripheral portion,
The posting moving image generation unit includes a crop processing unit that performs crop processing for cutting out a given cutout range from the player moving image, and generates the posting moving image using the moving image cut out by the crop processing.
The game system according to claim 1. The game video acquisition unit acquires information on a game title related to the game video from the game device,
The crop processing unit executes the crop processing using the cut-out range predetermined based on the game title,
The game system according to claim 5. The posting moving image generation section selects an editing pattern to be adopted from a plurality of types of editing patterns, and edits the game moving image and the player moving image based on the selected editing pattern to generate the posting moving image. ,
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The crop processing unit selects an edit pattern to be adopted from a plurality of types of edit patterns that define the cut-out range and cut-out timing of the crop processing, and executes the crop processing based on the selected edit pattern.
The game system according to claim 5. A game device having a recording unit for recording a video (hereinafter, referred to as “game video”) displayed on a game screen being played, and an imaging device configured to be communicable with a server system,
The server system generates a posting video and uploads it to a predetermined video sharing site based on the game video and a video shot by the shooting device (hereinafter referred to as “player video”),
An imaging device input unit for inputting information for identifying a player (hereinafter referred to as “ID”);
An image capturing control unit that performs predetermined communication with the game device and controls an image capturing unit to capture the player moving image showing how the player plays on the game device.
A player moving image transmission unit that transmits the player moving image captured by the image capturing unit to the server system;
An imaging device equipped with. The game device includes an input unit for inputting the ID, and a transmission unit for transmitting the ID input by the input unit to the photographing device,
The shooting control unit compares the ID sent from the game device with the ID input from the shooting device input unit, and controls whether to allow shooting of the player moving image.
The image capturing apparatus according to claim 9. The game apparatus includes an input unit for inputting the ID, and a transmission unit for transmitting the ID input by the input unit to the server system,
The server system includes a transfer unit that transfers the ID transmitted from the game device to the imaging device,
The shooting control unit compares the ID transferred from the server system with the ID input from the shooting device input unit to control whether or not shooting of the player moving image is permitted.
The image capturing apparatus according to claim 9. Further comprising a payment processing unit that performs payment processing of usage consideration,
The photographing control unit enables the photographing unit to photograph the player moving image after the payment process is completed.
The image capturing apparatus according to claim 9. A game apparatus comprising: a recording unit for recording a moving image (hereinafter, referred to as "game moving image") displayed on a game screen being played; and the image capturing apparatus according to claim 9. A game system that
The game device is
An installation unit for installing the imaging device ,
A game video that transmits the game video to a server system that generates a posting video and uploads it to a predetermined video sharing site based on the game video and a video shot by the shooting device (hereinafter referred to as "player video") A transmitter,
Ru with a,
Game system . A game device having a recording unit for recording a moving image (hereinafter referred to as “game moving image”) displayed on the game screen being played, and a computer configured to communicate with the server system and having an image capturing unit are provided in a predetermined manner. It is a program to realize the function,
The server system generates a video for posting based on the game video and a video captured by the computer (hereinafter referred to as “player video”) and uploads the video to a predetermined video sharing site,
An input unit for a photographing device for inputting information for identifying a player (hereinafter referred to as "ID"),
An image capturing control unit that performs predetermined communication with the game device and controls the image capturing unit to capture the player moving image of the player playing on the game device,
A player moving image transmission unit that transmits the player moving image captured by the image capturing unit to the server system,
A program for causing the computer to function as.

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