JP2003024646A - Amusement system for motorcar for amusement - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To secure safety and to increase pleasures on the side of a user and profits on the side of an amusement park, or the like, in traveling of a cart. SOLUTION: A license issuing server device and a database are provided inside a managing center. A client device connected through a network to the license issuing server device is provided in a classroom or arcing site where the training of the cart is executed. The client device transmits the result of a lecture that a person desiring driving of the cart attends, to the license issuing server device. The license issuing server device discriminates whether or not the result transmitted by the client device is higher than a fixed level, and when it is judged that the result is higher than the fixed level, a license corresponding to the grade of relevant lecture is outputted and applied to the relevant person. By acquiring such a license, the person can enjoy driving the cart on the basis of a place, a driving method and a racing method set to the grade of this license.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an amusement system for an amusement car, for example, which allows the user to enjoy the traveling of a cart in an amusement park while naturally understanding traffic rules. In addition to making it possible to enjoy the race safely, it is possible to use information such as class results and race results as repeater information, and also as data for determining the qualifications of a player as a professional driver. The present invention provides a game system using a game car.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, an amusement park, in which a racing course dedicated to karts such as a go-kart is provided and a car race can be enjoyed on the racing court, has become popular. In addition, a racing facility that has a facility exclusively for car races and allows you to enjoy the above-mentioned car races within this facility is also popular.

In a car race in an amusement park or a racing facility as described above, a driver who gets into each cart runs a predetermined course and distance,
It competes in the order of finish, and since it imitates the actual race performed by a racing car, the driver can feel like a racing driver. Therefore, it is very popular not only with young people but also with the middle-aged people and children. In addition to the above carts, various amusement cars are used for racing at amusement parks and the like.

[0004]

However, the following problems have been to be solved in the above-mentioned conventionally known races using the amusement automobiles such as the above-mentioned carts. That is, in the above-mentioned race, the applicant waits for a turn and gets into the amusement cars of the number provided at the racetrack in order and the race is performed.
For this reason, when a person skilled in driving and a completely beginner compete in the same race in the same race, the person skilled in driving will naturally occupy the top rank, and it is easy to lose interest in the race. When a skillful person tries to pull out a recreational vehicle operated by a beginner, there is a risk that the beginner may unintentionally operate the steering wheel toward the recreational vehicle and collide with it. There is. The amusement car is designed so that it does not exceed a certain speed, so it is unlikely that it will be important in the event of a collision, but it makes beginners feel such fear. It is not preferable because it impairs interest in the vehicle, and it is preferable for safety measures to avoid a collision or the like.

In addition, in the conventional race using a car for amusement, the driver leaves the race after the race, and the next race is held.
Those who wanted to step up their driving technique could not improve the driving technique. In addition, for the amusement park or the like, it is preferable that a person who wants to enjoy the race repeatedly visits the amusement park because it leads to an increase in profits. Since it is a one-time enjoyment system, there were limits.

The play system for a play car according to the present invention was created in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to allow a visitor at an amusement park or the like to enjoy safe driving. At the same time, it is intended to provide a safe driving system for an amusement vehicle, which makes it easy to learn driving techniques and driving manners, and for the amusement park side, etc., which can expect so-called repeater acquisition and increase profits. .

[0007]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is a play system using an amusement car for driving the amusement car at a racetrack in an amusement park or the like. A license issuance server device provided in the management center, a database connected to the license issuance server device, and a place for training the amusement vehicle, and the license issuance server device has a network. And at least one client device connected through the client device, wherein the client device shows a result of a lesson about the amusement vehicle at a place where the lesson is conducted by a person who desires to drive the amusement vehicle. The license issuance server device sends the license issuance server device to the license issuance server device. Is stored in the database together with personal information that identifies the person and updated, and it is judged whether the above grade is above a certain level. A driver's license is output so that it can be freely given to the person concerned, and a person who desires to drive the above-mentioned amusement car can obtain the driver's license to obtain the location and driving method set in the driver's grade. Another feature of the present invention is that it enables the user to enjoy driving the amusement vehicle under the competition method.

Further, in the invention described in claim 2,
It is characterized in that the above-mentioned course is composed of a lecture on driving an amusement vehicle and a practical skill for actually driving the amusement vehicle.

Further, in the invention according to claim 3, in the practical skill, the running condition of the amusement vehicle under the conditions and the driving method set in the grade of the license and the competition method is described. It is characterized in that it is included.

In the present invention, the information based on the above-mentioned practice includes, as described in claim 4, usage state information of the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal and course taking information,
The driver's license issuing server device gives a handicap corresponding to the sex, age, and weight recorded in the personal information as described in claim 5, and further includes guidance information of the leader. , Is characterized by imparting objectivity to individual performance.

Further, in the present invention, as described in claim 6, the result information of the above-mentioned course and the result information of the practical skill are accumulated, and the quality of the professional racer is estimated from the data based on these updated records. It is characterized by being configured as described above.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an outline of a game system using a game car according to a first embodiment of the present invention. A game system using a car for amusement according to the present embodiment relates to a game system for enjoying the running of a cart at a racetrack in an amusement park while stepping up.

In the game system according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the license issuing server device 2 provided in the management center 1 and the license issuing server device 2 are connected. The database 3 and a plurality of client devices 4, which are provided in a place where the amusement vehicle is taught and are connected to the license issuing server device 2 via a network (local area network).
4 and so on. The license issuing server device 2 and the client devices 4, 4, ... Use conventionally commercially available computer devices. The database 3 uses, for example, a hard disk built in the license issuing server device 2.

The client devices 4, 4, ... Have the license issuing server device 2 record the results of the lessons about the amusement vehicle at the place where the lesson is to be taken by those who wish to drive the amusement vehicle. It is something to send.

Further, the license issuing server device 2 accumulates and updates the results transmitted by the client devices 4, 4, ... In the database 3 together with information for identifying the person. At the same time, the license issuance server device 2 determines whether or not the grades are above a certain level, and when it is above a certain level, outputs a license L according to the grade of the training. Grant to the person concerned.

Then, a person who desires to drive the above-mentioned amusement car obtains this license L to obtain this license L.
It is possible to enjoy the driving of the amusement car under the place, running method and competition method set in the grade.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned course is composed of a lecture on driving an amusement vehicle and practical skills for actually driving the amusement vehicle. Further, the practical skill includes a place and a traveling method set to the grade of the license L, and a traveling state of the amusement vehicle under the competition method, and further, an accelerator at the time of practical traveling. It contains information on the usage of the pedals and brake pedals, course preparation information, and guidance information from the instructor. In this way, by including the guidance information of the leader in this information, the teaching suitability of the leader is also evaluated, and arbitrary guidance can be eliminated.

Further, in this embodiment, the license issuance server device 2 automatically calculates and gives a handicap corresponding to the sex, age and weight recorded in the personal information, and the handicap is given to the personal result. It is configured to add objectivity.

In this embodiment, the above-mentioned course performance information and practical performance performance information are continuously accumulated over time, and data based on these accumulated records are processed by a computer to determine the aptitude of the driving technique. It is configured to estimate the quality as a pro racer from a plurality of items such as the aptitude of driving manners.

In the amusement system as described above, a person who wants to run the cart must first take a training course on the cart. Those who do not have a valid license in the amusement park, which will be described later, are for beginners of the beginner's course (see Figure 1
(See Reference) and in this course, learn basic knowledge about cart hardware, running method, and running manners.
Also, actually get in the cart and receive practical instruction based on the knowledge learned in the above lecture. By taking such a two-level course of lectures and practical skills, a beginner's license (Fig. 1
D license).

That is, a lecture on basic knowledge about cart hardware, running method, and running manners is taken for a predetermined time (for example, 2 hours) in a predetermined classroom. After that, the person actually rides in the cart and receives a driving training for a predetermined time (for example, one hour) based on the lessons learned in the above lecture. The results of the above lectures and practical skills will be given by the instructor based on the manuals. The results are input to the client devices 4, 4, ... Installed in each classroom and at a racetrack where a practical exercise is performed. At this time, such as the student's name and age, height and sex, age and weight,
Information for identifying the trainees is input in advance as a list, and the above-mentioned grades are input at a specific position (for example, a horizontal column of name) of this list.

When the instructor finishes inputting the results into the client devices 4, 4, ..., By pressing a predetermined key (a preset key on the keyboard, for example, the F1 key), The list in which the results are input is transmitted to the license issuing server device 2 via the network.

Upon receiving the list, the license issuing server device 2 first writes the contents in the database 3.
At this time, if it is necessary to update the already stored data, such as when there is new data for the same person, the data is updated via the license issuing server device 2. This update history is written at any time without erasing the previous data.

Next, the license issuance server device 2 selects a person to whom a license can be given from the transmitted list data by a pre-installed grade judgment program, and the person's name, address, age, etc. And the license L describing that the cart running of the grade corresponding to the training contents received by the person is permitted. The driver's license L can be a driver's license L with a photograph by pasting a facial photograph of a student taken with a digital camera before attending the lecture at a predetermined position (for example, the left corner).

The license L is the license issuing server device 2
It is stamped by a printer directly connected to or through a network and further coated with transparent plastic or the like. Of course, this license L may be made of paper or plastic, and may be configured to record various necessary information on a magnetic card or IC card.

A person who obtains a license L according to the above-mentioned procedure can drive a cart at a racetrack commensurate with the grade of the license L (for example, beginner course). Also, it becomes possible for persons having the license L of the grade to race together.

The above-mentioned race is not a race for the finish order, but a time race, for example. For this reason, a monitoring center is provided near the race track, and the pattern of the race is monitored in this monitoring center and the time in each race is measured.

When the above-mentioned race is completed and the measured time exceeds the predetermined time, the driver is considered to have improved running skill and the driver is licensed to the next grade. Grant the right to the testimony. That is, when the driver has a beginner's license, the driver is granted the right to receive the next-grade intermediate license. In addition, if the driver has an intermediate-level license, the right to receive the next-grade advanced license is granted. If the driver has an advanced license, other points (for example, eligibility for participation in the Kart Championship) will be granted in place of the right to obtain the next grade license. A person who has been granted the above right can obtain a license of the grade by taking the course of the grade. Of course, in the present invention, the standard for issuing a promotion license is not based solely on the race time, but also on the results of driving manners such as dangerous driving and obstacles to the course, and the results of training such as body structure. Is configured to determine.

Since the game system according to this embodiment is configured as described above, it is possible to safely enjoy the race. In other words, only those who have taken the training in advance and have passed the training and who have a license can enjoy driving the cart in a place commensurate with the grade, so unreasonable overtaking is prevented and you can enjoy driving safely. become. In addition, even when racing, since it is a time race performed by people of the same grade, it is possible to fully enjoy the real pleasure of the race and avoid accidents due to the difference in technology between those who are good at running technology and beginners To be done.

Further, in the present system, it is easy to set the following goals, and appeal to the driver's aspiration to improve the skill of each driver,
In addition to simply enjoying the race, we can add the joy of improving our technology. At the same time, for the amusement park side, it can be expected that the visitors will come to the park again to perform the above race, and they will be able to obtain repeaters and see an increase in profit.

[0031]

According to the invention described in claim 1, since it is configured as described above, the drivers having the same grade license are allowed to travel with each other.
It is possible to enjoy driving safely, gain the aspiration of the driver, and increase the popularity of the amusement car. At the same time, it is possible to expect an increase in repeaters for the amusement park side and increase profits. Can be expected.

In the invention according to claim 2, since the above-mentioned course is composed of a lecture on driving an amusement vehicle and a practical skill of actually driving the amusement vehicle, the vehicle body structure and mechanism Since the actual driving is performed after understanding the traffic rules, it is possible to naturally gain a sense of safety.

In the invention according to claim 3, the practical skill includes a place set in the grade of the license, a running method, and a running state of the amusement vehicle under a competition method. Further, as described in claim 4, the information based on the practical skill is configured to include use state information of the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, course taking information, and instruction information of the instructor. Therefore, it is possible to make a more detailed database of information on driving techniques, driving manners, dangerous driving, and the like, and as a result, there is more grade determination data and more objective determination can be made. Moreover, since this information also includes the guidance information of the instructor, the aptitude of the instructor for the instruction is also evaluated, and arbitrary instruction can be excluded.

In the invention according to claim 5, the information based on the practical skill includes the gender and sex recorded in the personal information.
Since a handicap corresponding to age and weight is given by the license issuing server device, objectivity can be given to, for example, an individual's performance in a time race.

In the invention according to claim 6, the result information of the training and the result information of the practical skill are accumulated, and the computer can estimate the quality of the pro racer from the data based on these updated records. Therefore, it is possible to more easily find human resources and to contribute to human resource development of a professional racer in the future.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a game system using a game car according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a device of the game system.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 management center 2 License issuing server device 3 database 4, 4, ... Client device L license

Continued front page    (72) Inventor Kuniaki Furusawa             Suzuka City, Mie 7992 Inaocho Suzu Co., Ltd.             Deer Circuit Land (72) Inventor Nobuaki Nishioka             Suzuka City, Mie 7992 Inaocho Suzu Co., Ltd.             Deer Circuit Land (72) Inventor Kei Nakanishi             Suzuka City, Mie 7992 Inaocho Suzu Co., Ltd.             Deer Circuit Land

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A game system using a game car for running a game car at a racetrack in an amusement park or the like, comprising:
A license issuing server device provided in the management center,
The database is connected to the license issuing server device, and is provided in the place where the above-mentioned game car is taught.
At least one client device connected to the license issuing server device via a network, wherein the client device is installed in a place where the person who wants to drive the amusement vehicle attends the lesson, where the lesson is conducted. The results of the lessons regarding the amusement car are transmitted to the license issuing server device, and the license issuing server device transmits the results transmitted by the client device together with the personal information for identifying the person. In addition to accumulating and updating it, it is judged whether the above grade is above a certain level, and if it is judged that it is above a certain level, a license according to the grade of the training is output and it can be given to the person concerned. Those who wish to drive the above-mentioned amusement car can obtain the gray of this license by obtaining this license. Game system by the player for an automobile, characterized in that made it possible to enjoy driving of the automobile for the game under the set location and travel method and competition method. 2. The lecture includes a lecture on driving an amusement vehicle and practical skills for actually driving the amusement vehicle.
2. A game system using a game car according to claim 1, characterized in that 3. The practical skill includes a running state of the amusement vehicle under a place and a running method set in the grade of the license, and a competition method. A game system using the described car for play. 4. The amusement vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the information based on the practical skill includes usage state information of an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal, course taking information, and guidance information of an instructor. Yugi system. 5. The license issuance server device gives a handicap corresponding to the sex, age and weight recorded in the personal information to the information based on the practical skill,
The play system using the play vehicle according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 4, wherein object performance is imparted to an individual's performance. 6. The qualification of a pro racer is estimated from the data based on these updated records by accumulating the performance information of the training and the performance information of the practical skill. A game system using the described car for play.