JP2001259221A - Recording medium, method for performing music game, and computer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a music game of which the game property is hear higher. SOLUTION: This method for performing the music game includes a step wherein a sample sound is output, a sound outputting step, a comparison step and a step to impart points in response to the comparison. In this case, in the sound outputting step, a sound in response to an output value which is output from a controller by an operation by a user is output. In the comparison step, the sample sound is compared with a sound in response to the output value which is output from the controller.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording medium for providing a music game having more game characteristics than a conventional music game in which timing is determined by simply pressing an on / off switch, and to execute the music game And a computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Among computer games, in a so-called music game, a moving object that appears one after another in synchronization with music presses a predetermined button when it reaches a predetermined position, and a score given according to the pressing timing. Is to compete. A specific example of a music game is disclosed in
Nos. 51380 and 11-313979.

On the other hand, as an input device of a computer, for example, an input device of an entertainment device represented by a game device, there is a so-called pressure-sensitive controller. This pressure-sensitive controller outputs a pressing force as a pressure-sensitive value by applying pressure with a finger to an operation element itself connected to the pressure-sensitive element. As a specific example, for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 1-40545 discloses a pressure-sensitive controller, which inputs a pressure-sensitive output to a VCO (variable control transmitter) and outputs the output of the VCO to a continuous fire of a game. And so on.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention meets the demand for a music game that is more playable than a conventional music game in which timing is determined by simply pressing an on / off switch.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided a recording medium in which a music game software program including a program for performing processing by using an output from a controller having pressure sensing means as a command is read by a computer and recorded in an executable manner. A recording medium, wherein the software program includes a step of outputting a sample voice, a voice output step of outputting a voice corresponding to an output value output from a controller by a user operation, and a step of outputting the sample. The method includes a comparison step of comparing the sound with a sound corresponding to an output value output from the controller, and a step of giving a score according to the comparison.

A method of executing a music game according to the present invention is a method of executing a music game by a computer having a controller having pressure-sensitive means, comprising the steps of: outputting a model sound; A voice output step of outputting a voice corresponding to an output value output from the controller, a comparison step of comparing the sample voice with a voice corresponding to an output value output from the controller, Awarding a score.

Further, a computer according to the present invention has a controller having pressure-sensitive means, and in a computer capable of executing a music game software program, means for outputting model sound and output from the controller by a user's operation. Sound output means for outputting a sound corresponding to the output value to be output, and a comparing means for comparing the sound of the example with the sound corresponding to the output value output from the controller,
Providing a score according to the comparison.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A controller using a pressure-sensitive element not only detects the presence or absence of a pressure-sensitive output when a button, which is an operating element, is pressed, for example, ON / OFF of a switch, but also controls the pressing force. A corresponding pressure-sensitive value output can be obtained. On the other hand, in software or a game using the pressure-sensitive value output, various processes and operations may be determined corresponding to the pressure-sensitive value output. In the present embodiment, for example, in a music game, not only the timing is determined by operating an operator but also a sound having a pitch corresponding to a pressure-sensitive value obtained by a pressing operation of each operator is output. In the present embodiment, in a software such as a so-called music game in which a score is given according to a difference between the reference timing and the operation timing, a pressure-sensitive value output when a controller having a pressure-sensitive element is operated is calculated. The corresponding sound is output. Thus, an object of the present invention is to provide a system in which the user interface is further improved as compared with a case where the ON operation of the ON / OFF switch is simply repeated or continued.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a connection example for enjoying game software and images using an entertainment system 500 for explaining the outline of the present embodiment. More specific examples will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, a controller 200 having a button connected to a pressure-sensitive element is connected to an entertainment system 500 for playing a game or enjoying a video such as a DVD video. The video output terminal is connected to the television monitor 408. Here, the analog output from the pressure sensitive element is A / D
It is assumed that the digital value is converted into a digital value from 0 to 255 by the converter and supplied to the entertainment system 500.

A case where a sound is output by operating the controller 200 will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 shows a screen display example of a music game, for example. First, the entire melody serving as an example (sample) is output from a speaker connected to the entertainment system 500 in advance. Next, a count sound is similarly output. At the upper left of the screen, the type of sound to be output by the player operating the controller 200 next is displayed. In this example, it is C (do).

At the center of the screen, for example, four gauges Ga are displayed. Each section corresponds to a length that can be converted to a musical score, such as a quarter note. When the music without melody starts, the leftmost pointer P
Moves in accordance with the length corresponding to the section. The pointer P is for the player to take a time signature. Then, when the controller operates the controller to output the melody stored at the timing when the melody is stored, a sound corresponding to the operation (that is, the pressure-sensitive value) is output at the timing corresponding to the operation.

The entertainment system 500 includes:
The reference pitch and timing are compared with the output pitch and timing of the player, and a score is given according to the quality of the result. The score obtained by the player is displayed in an area Ar at the lower right of the screen.

In a conventional music game, only timing judgment is performed. In the present embodiment, a sound corresponding to the magnitude of the pressure-sensitive value from the pressure-sensitive controller is output.

FIG. 3 shows a pressure-sensitive value-sound conversion table, that is, pressure-sensitive values 1 to 28, 29 to 56,.
5 shows a table for selecting sounds 0, C (do),..., And D (d) corresponding to 5, respectively. This table is merely an example, and other pressure-sensitive-sound conversion tables may be used.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a description will be given of a game for competing for musicality based on a sound corresponding to a pressure-sensitive value from a controller operated by a player and an output timing thereof. The flowchart shown in FIG. 4 shows processing of a music game including a program for outputting a sound according to a pressure-sensitive value. The program for outputting the sound corresponding to the pressure-sensitive value may be recorded on a recording medium such as an optical disk by itself, or may be recorded on the recording medium together with the game software as a part of the game software. It is possible to provide.

A program for outputting a sound corresponding to the pressure-sensitive value is activated on the entertainment system 500 and executed by the CPU. Here, the fact that a program for outputting a sound corresponding to the pressure-sensitive value is provided by being recorded alone on a recording medium means that it is prepared in advance as a library for software development.

As is well known, when software is developed, it takes an enormous amount of time to create all functions. However, when functions of software are decomposed for each type of function, many functions that can be used in common by various software, such as moving an object, are included. Therefore, it becomes possible to provide the software maker side with functions that can be used in common as in the present embodiment as library programs. The software maker can provide only the essential parts of the software by providing such generalized functions as a program from outside.

In step S1, the entire task music is output as audio.

In step S2, a count sound is output to notify the start of the operation.

In step S3, an image indicating what the next sound is is displayed. This has already been described with reference to FIG. When started, music without melody, that is, music of only drums, bass, piano, etc. is output. The player operates the pressure-sensitive controller 200,
You have to make the same melody as the example by inputting the sound sequentially with good timing.

In step S4, data from the controller 200 is obtained, and a sound corresponding to the pressure-sensitive value is selected by referring to the table shown in FIG.
The sound is output.

In step S5, the example timing is compared with the input timing.

In step S6, the sample sound is compared with the input sound.

In step S7, a score corresponding to the comparison is calculated. Sound comparisons can be made simply by comparing digital values. The timing can be determined based on the phase difference between the reference clock and the input time.

In step S8, it is determined whether the task music has been completed. If "YES", the process proceeds to step S9 to display a score. If "NO", step S1 is performed.
Move to 0.

In step S10, a melody constituent sound to be inputted next by the player is set.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a sound corresponding to the pressure-sensitive value is output and the sound is determined, so that the game performance is improved as compared with a music game in which only a timing determination is performed. The user interface can be improved.

Next, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a controller device of a video game machine as an example of a computer will be described.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which the controller 200 is connected to the entertainment system 500. The controller 200 is configured to be detachably connected to the entertainment system 500, and the entertainment system 500
Is connected to a television monitor 408.

The entertainment system 500 has a function of reading a computer game program from a recording medium on which the program is recorded and executing the program to display characters on a television monitor 408, and a DVD (digital versatile). dis
c) Various control functions such as reproduction and CDDA (compact disc digital audio) reproduction are incorporated. Controller 2
00 from the entertainment system 500
Is processed by one of the above control functions, and the contents are reflected in the movement of the character on the television monitor 408 and the like.

Depending on the contents of the computer game program, for example, a function for moving the character displayed on the television monitor 408 up, down, left and right is assigned to the controller 200.

Next, the inside of the entertainment system 500 shown in FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the entertainment system 500.

A RAM 402 and a bus 403 are connected to the CPU 401, respectively. A graphic processor unit (GPU) 4
04, input / output processor (I / O)
409 are respectively connected. For example, a television monitor (TV) 408 as an external device is connected to the GPU 404 via an encoder 407 for converting a digital RGB signal or the like into an NTSC standard television system. A driver (DRV) 410 for reproducing and decoding data recorded on the optical disk 411 and a sound processor (SP) 41 are provided in the I / O 409.
2. The external memory 415 composed of a flash memory, the controller 200, and the ROM 416 in which the operating system and the like are recorded are respectively connected. SP412
Are connected via an amplifier 413 to a speaker 414 as an external device.

Here, the external memory 415 stores, for example, C
This is a card type memory including a PU or a gate array and a flash memory, and is connected to an entertainment system 500 shown in FIG.
The attachment / detachment is free via. Controller 200
Is for giving a command to the entertainment system 500 by pressing a plurality of mounted buttons. The driver 410 has a decoder for decoding an image encoded based on the MPEG standard.

Next, by operating the controller 200,
How an image is displayed on the television monitor 408 will be described. It is assumed that object data including polygon vertex data, texture data, and the like recorded on the optical disk 411 are read via the driver 410 and are stored in the RAM 4 of the CPU 401.
02.

When an instruction from the player is input to the entertainment system 500 via the controller 200, the CPU 401 calculates the position of the object in three dimensions and the direction with respect to the viewpoint based on the instruction. As a result, the polygon vertex data of the object defined by the X, Y, and Z coordinate values is changed. The polygon vertex data after the change is converted into 2
It is converted to dimensional coordinate data.

The area specified by the two-dimensional coordinates is a so-called polygon. The converted coordinate data, Z data, and texture data are supplied to the GPU 404. G
The PU 404 performs drawing processing by sequentially writing texture data on the RAM 405 based on the converted coordinate data and Z data. An image for one frame completed by this drawing processing is supplied to the television monitor 408 after being encoded by the encoder 407, and is displayed on the screen as an image.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the appearance of the controller 200. The apparatus main body 201 of the controller 200 has first and second operation units 210 and 220 on the upper surface, and third and fourth operation units 230 and 240 on the side surface.
Is provided.

The first operation section 210 has a cross-shaped operation body 211 for pressing operation, and each operation key 211a extending in all directions of the operation body 211 forms an operation element.
The first operation unit 210 is an operation unit for giving an action to a character displayed on the screen of the television receiver, and presses each operation key 211a of the operation body 211 to move the character up, down, left, and right. Has a function.

The second operation section 220 has four columnar operation buttons 221 (operators) for pressing operation. Each operation button 221 has "O" and "△"
Identification marks such as “□” and “X” are provided to make it easy to identify the individual operation buttons 221. The function of the second operation unit 220 is set by a game program recorded on the optical disc 411. For example, a function of changing the state of the game character is assigned to each operation button 221. For example, for each operation button 221,
A function to move the left arm, right arm, left foot, and right foot of the character is assigned.

The third and fourth operation units 230 and 240 have substantially the same structure, and are provided with two operation buttons 231 and 241 (operators) for pressing operation arranged vertically. The functions of these third and fourth operation units 230 and 240 are also set by a game program recorded on an optical disk, and for example, a function of causing a game character to perform a special operation is assigned.

Further, the apparatus main body 201 shown in FIG. 7 is provided with two joysticks 251 for performing an analog operation. This joystick 251
Switching to the first and second operation units 210 and 220 enables use. The switching is performed by an analog selection switch 252 provided in the apparatus main body 201. When the joystick 251 is selected, the display unit 253 provided on the apparatus main body 201 is turned on to display the selected state of the joystick 251.

In addition, the apparatus main body 201 is provided with a start switch 254 for instructing the start of the game, a selection switch 255 for selecting the degree of difficulty of the game at the start of the game, and the like.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show examples of the configuration of the second operation unit.

As shown in FIG. 8, the second operation section 220 includes four operation buttons 221 serving as operation elements and an elastic body 2.
22 and a sheet member 223 provided with a resistor 40. Each operation button 221 is mounted from the back side into a mounting hole 201 a formed on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 201. Each operation button 221 mounted in the mounting hole 201a is movable in the axial direction.

The elastic body 222 is formed of insulating rubber or the like, has an elastic portion 222a protruding upward, and supports the lower end of the operation button 221 on the upper wall of the elastic portion 222a. When the operation button 221 is depressed, the slope portion of the elastic portion 222a bends and the upper wall is moved to the operation button 221.
Move with. On the other hand, when the pressing force on the operation button 221 is released, the bent slope portion of the elastic portion 222a elastically restores and pushes the operation button 221 up. That is, the elastic body 222 functions as urging means for restoring the operation button 221 pressed by the pressing operation to the original position. As shown in FIG. 9, conductive members 50 are attached to the back surface of the elastic body 222, respectively.

The sheet member 223 is formed of a flexible and insulating thin sheet material such as a membrane.
A resistor 40 is provided at an appropriate position of the sheet member 223. The resistor 40 and each conductive member 50 are arranged to face the operation button 221 via the elastic body 222, respectively.
That is, the resistor 40 and the conductive member 50 constitute a pressure-sensitive element. The electric resistance of the pressure-sensitive element including the resistor 40 and the conductive member 50 changes according to the pressing force received from the operation button 221.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the second operation section 220 includes an operation button 221 as an operation element, an elastic body 222, a conductive member 50, and a resistor 40. I have. The conductive member 50 is made of, for example, conductive rubber having elasticity, and is formed in a mountain shape having a center at the top. The conductive member 50 is adhered to the inner ceiling surface of the elastic portion 222a formed on the elastic body 222.

The resistor 40 is provided, for example, on the internal substrate 204 so as to face the conductive member 50. The pressing of the operation button 221 causes the conductive member 50 to
There is a configuration to contact. The conductive member 50 presses the operation button 221 (that is, the contact pressure with the resistor 40).
The contact area with the resistor 40 is changed as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C. That is, when the pressing force of the operation button 221 is weak, the vicinity of the top of the mountain-shaped conductive member 50 comes into contact as shown in FIG.
When the pressing force of the operation button 221 is further increased, the conductive member 50 is gradually deformed from the top and the contact area is increased.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an equivalent circuit of a pressure-sensitive element comprising a resistor 40 and a conductive member 50. As shown in the figure, the pressure-sensitive element is inserted in series with the power supply line 13, and a voltage Vcc is applied between the electrodes 40a and 40b. This pressure sensitive element is divided into a variable resistor 42 having a relatively small resistance value of the conductive member 50 and a fixed resistor 41 having a relatively large resistance value of the resistor 40 as shown in FIG.
The variable resistor 42 corresponds to the resistance of the contact portion between the resistor 40 and the conductive member 50, and the resistance value of the pressure-sensitive element changes according to the contact area of the conductive member 50.

That is, the conductive member 5 is connected to the resistor 40.
0, the conductive member 50 is connected to the resistor 4 at the contact portion.
Since a current flows as a bridge instead of 0, the contact portion has a small resistance value. Therefore, as the contact area of the conductive member 50 with the resistor 40 increases, the resistance value of the pressure-sensitive element decreases. Thus, the pressure sensitive element can be grasped as a variable resistor as a whole. Note that FIG. 9 shows only a contact portion between the conductive member 50, which is the variable resistor 42 of FIG. 10, and the resistor 40, but FIG.
Are not shown in the figure.

In the present embodiment, an output terminal is provided near the boundary between the variable resistor 42 and the fixed resistor 41, that is, near the intermediate portion of the resistor 40, and a voltage obtained by dropping the applied voltage Vcc by the amount of the variable resistor is provided. It is extracted as an analog signal corresponding to the pressing force of the operation button 221.

First, since a voltage is applied to the resistor 40 when the power is turned on, a constant analog signal (voltage) is output from the output terminal 40c even if the operation button 221 is not pressed.
Vmin is output. Next, even if the operation button 221 is pressed, the resistance of the resistor 40 does not change until the conductive member 50 contacts the resistor 40, so that the output from the resistor 40 remains unchanged at Vmin. When the operation button 221 is further pressed, the conductive member 50 is
Then, since the contact area of the conductive member 50 with the resistor 40 increases in accordance with the pressing force of the operation button 221, the resistance of the resistor 40 decreases, and the resistance is output from the output terminal 40 c of the resistor 40. Analog signal (voltage) increases. When the conductive member 50 changes most, the analog signal (voltage) output from the output terminal 40c of the resistor 40 becomes the maximum Vmax.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a main part of the controller 200.

M mounted on the internal base of the operation position 200
The PU 14 includes a switch 18 and an A / D converter 16. An analog signal (voltage) output from the output terminal 40c of the resistor 40 is input to the A / D converter 16 and converted into a digital signal.

The digital signal output from the A / D converter 16 is sent to the entertainment system 500 via the interface 17 provided on the internal base of the controller 200, and the operation of the game character and the like is executed by the digital signal. Let it.

The change in the level of the analog signal output from the output terminal 40c of the resistor 40 corresponds to the change in the pressing force received from the operation button 221 (operator) as described above. Therefore, the digital signal output from the A / D converter 16 corresponds to the pressing force of the operation button 221 (operator) by the user. If the operation of the game character or the like is controlled by a digital signal having such a relationship with the user's pressing operation, “1” or “0” can be obtained.
It is possible to realize an analog-like smooth operation as compared with the control by the binary digital signal.

Based on the game program recorded on the optical disk 411, the entertainment system 500
The switch 18 is configured to be controlled by a control signal sent from the controller 18. That is, when the game program recorded on the optical disk is executed from the entertainment system 500, the A / D converter 16 functions as a means for outputting a multi-valued analog signal in accordance with the content of the game program. A control signal is output to specify whether the operation is to be performed or to function as a means for outputting a binary digital signal. Based on the control signal, the switch 18 selects and switches the function of the A / D converter 16.

FIGS. 12 and 13 show examples of the structure of the first operation unit.

As shown in FIG. 12, the first operating section 210 includes a cross-shaped operating body 211, a spacer 212 for positioning the operating body 211, and an elastic body 213 for elastically supporting the operating body 211. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, a conductive member 50 is attached to the back surface of the elastic body 213, and a resistance is provided at a position facing each operation key 211a (operator) of the operation body 211 via the elastic body 213. It has a configuration in which the body 40 is arranged.

Since the entire structure of the first operation unit 210 is already well known in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-163672, its detailed description is omitted, but the operation body 211 is formed at the center of the spacer 212. Hemispherical convex portion 212
Each operation key 211a (operator) is assembled so as to be able to be pushed into the resistor 40 side using a as a fulcrum (see FIG. 13).

Each operation key 2 of the cross-shaped operation body 211
The conductive members 50 are bonded to the inner ceiling surface of the elastic body 213, respectively, corresponding to 11a (operators). Also, the resistor 4
Numeral 0 denotes a unit having a single configuration arranged so as to face each conductive member 50.

When each operation key 211a, which is an operation element, is pressed, the pressing force acts on the pressure-sensitive element composed of the conductive member 50 and the resistor 40 via the elastic body 213, and the pressing force varies according to the magnitude of the pressing force. The electrical resistance changes.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the resistor. As shown in the figure, the resistor 40 is inserted in series into the power supply line 13, and a voltage is applied between the electrodes 40a and 40b. When the resistance of the resistor 40 is schematically shown, it is divided into first and second variable resistors 43 and 44 as shown in FIG. The first variable resistor 43 includes, for example, a conductive member 50 that moves together with an operation key (upward key) 211a for moving the character upward and an operation key (left key) for moving the character leftward. Direction key) 211
Each of the conductive members 50 that moves together with “a” comes into contact with each other, and varies the resistance value according to the contact area of the conductive members 50.

The second variable resistor 44 includes, for example, a conductive member 50 that moves together with an operation key (downward key) 211a for moving the character downward and an operation key for moving the character rightward. (Right arrow key) 21
Each of the conductive members 50 that moves together with 1a comes into contact with each other, and changes the resistance value according to the contact area of the conductive members 50.

An output terminal 40c is provided at an intermediate portion between the variable resistors 43 and 44, and an analog signal corresponding to the pressing force of each operation key 211a (operator) is output from the output terminal 40c.

The output from the output terminal 40c is
Can be calculated by dividing the resistance values of the variable resistors 43 and 44 of the first variable resistor 43. For example, the resistance value of the first
1, the resistance value of the second variable resistor 44 is R2, and the power supply voltage is V
cc, the output voltage V appearing at the output terminal 40c is
It can be expressed by the following equation. V = Vcc × R2 / (R1 + R2)

Accordingly, when the resistance value of the first variable resistor 43 decreases, the output voltage increases, while when the resistance value of the second variable resistor 44 decreases, the output voltage also decreases.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing characteristics of an analog signal (voltage) output from the output terminal of the resistor.

First, since a voltage is applied to the resistor 40 when the power is turned on, a constant analog signal (voltage) V0 is output from the output terminal 40c even if each operation key 211a of the operation body 211 is not pressed. (Position 0 in the figure).

Next, even if any one of the operation keys 221a is pressed, the resistance of the resistor 40 does not change until the conductive member 50 contacts the resistor 40, so that the output from the resistor 40 is not changed. V0 remains unchanged.

Further, when the up key or the left key is pressed and the conductive member 50 comes into contact with the first variable resistor 43 portion of the resistor 40 (the pressed position p in the figure), the operation key 221a (operation key) Since the contact area of the conductive member 50 with the first variable resistor 43 increases in accordance with the pressing force of the resistor, the resistance value of that portion decreases and the resistor 4
The analog signal (voltage) output from the 0 output terminal 40c increases. Then, when the conductive member 50 changes most, the analog signal (voltage) output from the output terminal 40c of the resistor 40 becomes the maximum Vmax (the pressing position of q in the figure).

On the other hand, when the down key or the right key is pressed and the conductive member 50 comes into contact with the second variable resistor 44 portion of the resistor 40 (the pressed position in the figure), the operation key 221a ( Since the contact area of the conductive member 50 with the second variable resistor 44 increases in accordance with the pressing force of the operation element, the resistance value of that portion decreases, and as a result, the output from the output terminal 40c of the resistor 40 is output. The analog signal (voltage) is reduced. Then, when the conductive member 50 is most deformed, the analog signal (voltage) output from the output terminal 40c of the resistor 40 becomes the minimum Vmin (the pressed position s in the figure).

The analog signal (voltage) output from the output terminal 40c of the resistor 40 is, as shown in FIG.
The signal is input to the converter 16 and is converted into a digital signal.
Note that the function of the A / D conversion unit 16 shown in FIG. 16 is as described above with reference to FIG. 11, and thus detailed description is omitted here.

The third operation unit 230 includes two operation buttons 231 and these operation buttons 231.
And a holder 233 for supporting each operation button 231, an elastic body 234, and an internal base 235, and the resistor 50 is provided at an appropriate position of the internal base 235 by connecting the resistor 50 to the back surface of the elastic body 234. The configuration is such that the member 50 is attached.

Since the entire structure of the third operation unit 230 is already well known in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-163672, its detailed description is omitted.
Is guided by the spacer 232 and can be pushed in, and the pressing force when pushed in acts on the pressure-sensitive element composed of the conductive member 50 and the resistor 40 described above via the elastic body 234. The pressure-sensitive element changes the electric resistance value according to the magnitude of the received pressing force.

The fourth operation unit 240 is configured similarly to the third operation unit 230 described above.

Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention can take the following alternatives. In the embodiment, the pressure-sensitive value pressed by the user is used as it is. However, in order to correct the difference of the user's physical strength and the difference of the reflexes, the maximum value of the user pressure value is corrected to the maximum game pressure value set by the program, and the intermediate value is proportionally corrected. It can also be used. Such correction is performed by creating a correction table. Further, the user pressure-sensitive value can be corrected based on a known function and used as a game pressure-sensitive value. Furthermore, the maximum value of the user pressure-sensitive value change rate can be corrected to the maximum game pressure-sensitive value change rate set by the program, and the intermediate value can be proportionally corrected and used. For the specific methods, refer to Japanese Patent Application No. 2000-40257 filed by the present inventor.

[0080]

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a music game having higher game characteristics than a conventional music game in which timing is determined by simply pressing an on / off switch.

Further, according to the present invention, a sound corresponding to the pressure-sensitive value is output and the sound is determined, so that the game performance is improved as compared with a music game in which only timing is determined, and
The user interface can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a connection example using an entertainment system.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a screen display example of a music game or the like.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a conversion table of a pressure-sensitive value-sound.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing processing of a music game including a program for outputting a sound corresponding to a pressure-sensitive value.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state where a controller is connected to an entertainment system.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an entertainment system.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the appearance of the controller.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration example of a second operation unit.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration example of a second operation unit.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an equivalent circuit of a pressure-sensitive element.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a main part of the controller.

FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a configuration example of a first operation unit.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration example of a first operation unit.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of a resistor.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing characteristics of an output signal.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram schematically showing an overall configuration including a resistor.

FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a configuration example of a third operation unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

200 is a controller, 210 is a first operation unit, 220
Is a second operation unit, and 230 is a third operation unit. S1 to S9 are audio processing steps in a music game.

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A computer-readable recording medium storing a music game software program including a program for performing processing by using an output from a controller having a pressure-sensitive means as a command, wherein the software program comprises: Outputting a model voice; outputting a voice corresponding to an output value output from the controller by a user operation; and outputting the voice according to the sample voice and the output value output from the controller. A recording medium, comprising: a comparing step of comparing the sound with the recorded sound; and a step of giving a score according to the comparison. 2. The recording medium according to claim 1, wherein the output of the sound is a pitch. 3. The recording medium according to claim 1, further comprising a comparing step of comparing the reception timing of the output value output from the controller with the output timing of the sample voice. 4. A method for executing a music game by a computer having a controller having pressure-sensitive means, comprising: outputting a model voice; and outputting a voice corresponding to an output value output from the controller by a user operation. An audio output step of outputting; a comparison step of comparing the sample audio with an audio output value output from the controller; and a step of giving a score according to the comparison. How to run a music game. 5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the output of the voice is a pitch. 6. The method for executing a music game according to claim 4, further comprising a comparing step of comparing a timing of receiving an output value output from the controller with a timing of outputting a sample voice. 7. A computer having a controller having pressure sensing means and capable of executing a music game software program, comprising: means for outputting an example voice; and means for outputting an output value from the controller by a user operation. Sound output means for outputting a sound, comparison means for comparing the sound of the sample with a sound corresponding to an output value output from the controller, and a step of giving a score according to the comparison,
Computer. 8. The computer according to claim 7, wherein the output of the sound is a pitch. 9. The comparing means according to claim 7, wherein said comparing means further comprises a comparing means for comparing the reception timing of the output value output from the controller with the output timing of the model sound. Computer.