JP2005319191A - Game system, program, information storage medium, and image generating method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system, etc., for technically realizing raising of a character in response to an action close to an actual raising action. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine 10 comprises a USB camera 20 for picking-up the image of a player and generating imaging information; an information generating part 112 for generating a game image including a plurality of kinds of command images which respectively indicate different character raising commands, based on the imaging information, a game program 122 and game data 124 which includes a character raising parameter; a determining part 114 for determining which command image the player selects, based on the imaging information and determining the action of the player after selection; and an updating part 116 for updating the game data 124 in response to the command image selected by the player, which is determined by the determining part 114, and the action of the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system, a program, an information storage medium, and an image generation method for executing a character training game based on imaging information of a player.

  In a conventional game system for character breeding type games, characters are trained by updating parameters for character breeding based on operation information when a player presses an operation button of a game controller.

  However, since the operation information is generated by selecting a character string or icon image such as “feed food” when the player presses the operation button, the actual pet is fed. It was very different from the player's behavior. In addition, since the player image does not exist in the actual game image, the player lacks the interactivity with the character.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses that a game device determines a player's action using a camera. In addition, “Eye Toy Play” of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. discloses that the upper body of the player is displayed in the game image and the game image is changed by the player operating.
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  However, the game device in Patent Document 1 merely determines whether the player's motion content and motion count are compatible with the motion command content and motion command count, and adds a score.

  In “eye toy play”, processing is performed by determining the position of the captured player's movement position in the game image and the position of the determination object in the same game image, but the determination object changes. In addition to being a poor object (for example, an enemy character image, a balloon image, etc.), the position of the determination object is fixed, or the determination object is automatically moved regardless of the movement position of the player.

  More specifically, in “eye toy play”, on the assumption that the player is in the center of the game image, the enemy character moves toward the center of the game image regardless of the position of the player in the game image.

  As described above, when the conventional character training game, the game device of Patent Document 1, and “eye toy play” are combined, the game image including the player image and the character image is displayed, and the character training is performed according to the player's action. Only the game device which updates the parameter for training and trains the character based on the updated parameter for character training is realized.

  In the case of such a game device, the player image is merely displayed as a part of the game image, lacks interactivity with the character, and becomes a mechanical work for the player, which makes the game interesting. Lack.

  Further, a technique for technically realizing a player's action in the game when feeding an actual pet is not disclosed in a conventional game device.

  Also, there are pet robots that players can actually touch, such as AIBO of Sony Corporation, but AIBO cannot actually eat food, and there are restrictions compared to the case where it is expressed in game images. is there. AIBO detects that the player has touched it with a sensor, but it is difficult to properly determine whether it has been touched, struck, or stroked, and it is often misjudged.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to train a character according to an action close to an actual breeding action when a character breeding game is executed based on imaging information of the player. Is to provide a game system, a program, an information storage medium, and a game image generation method. Another object of the present invention is to improve the interactivity between the player and the character by changing the character image according to the player's training operation when executing the character training game based on the imaging information of the player. It is an object to provide a game system, a program, an information storage medium, and a game image generation method that can be further enhanced.

In order to solve the above problems, a game system according to the present invention is a game system for executing a character training game.
Imaging means for imaging a part or the whole of the player to generate first imaging information;
Information generating means for generating a plurality of types of game images including a captured image and a character image of the player, based on the first imaging information, the game program, and game data including a character training parameter;
A determination means;
Updating means for updating the game data;
Including
The information generation means generates a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images indicating different character training commands as a type of the game image,
The determination means determines which command image the player has selected from the command images based on the first imaging information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed, and the operation of the player after the selection Determine
The updating means updates the character-nurturing parameters according to the command image selected by the player determined by the determining means and the action of the player.

The game system according to the present invention is a game system for executing a character training game,
Detecting means for detecting a pressing position of the player on the touch panel and generating position information;
Information generating means for generating a plurality of types of game images including a captured image and a character image of the player based on the position information, the game program, and game data including a character training parameter;
A determination means;
Updating means for updating the game data;
Including
The information generation means generates a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images indicating different character training commands as a type of the game image,
The determination means determines which command image the player has selected among the command images based on the position information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed,
The update means updates the character training parameters based on the command image selected by the player determined by the determination means and the position information after selection of the command image.

The program according to the present invention is a computer-readable program for executing a character training game,
Computer
Imaging means for imaging a part or the whole of the player to generate first imaging information;
Information generating means for generating a plurality of types of game images including a captured image and a character image of the player, based on the first imaging information, the game program, and game data including a character training parameter;
A determination means;
Function as update means for updating the game data;
The information generation means generates a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images indicating different character training commands as a type of the game image,
The determination means determines which command image the player has selected from the command images based on the first imaging information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed, and the operation of the player after the selection Determine
The updating means updates the character-nurturing parameters according to the command image selected by the player determined by the determining means and the action of the player.

The program according to the present invention is a computer-readable program for executing a character training game,
Computer
Detecting means for detecting a pressing position of the player on the touch panel and generating position information;
Information generating means for generating a plurality of types of game images including a captured image and a character image of the player based on the position information, the game program, and game data including a character training parameter;
A determination means;
Function as update means for updating the game data;
The information generation means generates a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images indicating different character training commands as a type of the game image,
The determination means determines which command image the player has selected among the command images based on the position information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed,
The update means updates the character training parameters based on the command image selected by the player determined by the determination means and the position information after selection of the command image.

An information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium storing a computer-readable program,
The program is stored.

A game image generation method according to the present invention is an image generation method for executing a character training game using a computer.
The computer
Image a part or the whole of the player to generate first imaging information,
As a kind of game image, a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images each indicating a different character training command is generated,
Based on the first imaging information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed, it is determined which command image the player has selected among the command images,
Based on the first imaging information in the state where the command selection game image is displayed, determine the action of the player after selection of the command image,
The character nurturing parameters are updated according to the command image selected by the player and the action of the player.

An image generation method according to the present invention is an image generation method for executing a character training game using a computer.
The computer
Detecting the player's pressing position on the touch panel to generate position information,
A command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images each indicating a different character development command is generated,
Based on the position information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed, it is determined which command image the player has selected among the command images,
Based on the command image selected by the player and the position information after the selection of the command image, the parameters for character development are updated,
A game image is generated based on the updated character training parameters.

  According to the present invention, the game system or the like can update the character training parameters according to the content of the command and the actual action of the player. As a result, the player can change the character-raising parameters and change the appearance and behavior of the character by actually operating. Thereby, the game system etc. can improve the interactivity of a player and a character more by changing a character image according to a player's training operation | movement.

The game system according to the present invention is a game system for executing a character training game,
Imaging means for imaging a part or the whole of the player to generate first imaging information;
Information generating means for generating a plurality of types of game images including a captured image and a character image of the player, based on the first imaging information, the game program, and game data including a character training parameter;
A determination means;
Difference image generation means for generating difference image data based on the first imaging information at a plurality of different time points;
Updating means for updating the game data;
Including
The determination means determines the player's edge in the game image based on the difference image data, determines the action of the player based on the first imaging information,
The information generation unit generates a response image in which the position of the character with respect to the edge position of the player is changed as a kind of the game image according to the action of the player determined by the determination unit.

The program according to the present invention is a computer-readable program for executing a character training game,
Computer
Imaging means for imaging a part or the whole of the player to generate first imaging information;
Information generating means for generating a plurality of types of game images including a captured image and a character image of the player, based on the first imaging information, the game program, and game data including a character training parameter;
A determination means;
Difference image generation means for generating difference image data based on the first imaging information at a plurality of different time points;
Updating means for updating the game data;
Including
The determination means determines the player's edge in the game image based on the difference image data, determines the action of the player based on the first imaging information,
The information generation unit generates a response image in which the position of the character with respect to the edge position of the player is changed as a kind of the game image according to the action of the player determined by the determination unit.

An information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium storing a computer-readable program,
The program is stored.

A game image generation method according to the present invention is an image generation method for executing a character training game using a computer.
The computer
Image a part or the whole of the player to generate first imaging information,
Generating difference image data based on the first imaging information at a plurality of different time points;
Based on the difference image data, determine the edge of the player in the game image,
Based on the first imaging information, determine the action of the player,
A response image in which the position of the character with respect to the edge position of the player is changed is generated as a kind of the game image according to the action of the player.

  Further, in the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the information generation unit generates an image related to the food of the character as the command image, and the player selects the image related to the food by the determination unit. If it is determined that the game image is determined, a game image that moves the food image indicating the food in conjunction with the movement of the pressing position of the player may be generated based on the position information.

In the image generation method, the computer generates an image relating to the food of the character as the command image,
Determine whether the player has selected the food image,
When the player selects an image related to the food, a game image that moves the food image indicating the food in conjunction with the movement of the pressing position of the player may be generated based on the position information.

  According to the present invention, a game system or the like can generate a response image in which the position of the character is changed with respect to the position of the player in the game image. Thereby, the game system etc. can improve the interactivity of a player and a character more by changing a character image according to a player's training operation | movement.

Further, in the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the information generation unit generates a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images indicating different character training commands as a type of the game image. And
The determination means determines which command image the player has selected from the command images based on the first imaging information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed, and the operation of the player after the selection Determine
The updating means may update the character training parameter according to the command image selected by the player and the action of the player determined by the determining means.

Further, in the image generation method, the computer generates a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images indicating different character training commands as a type of the game image,
Based on the first imaging information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed, it is determined which command image the player has selected from the command images, and the operation of the player after the selection is determined,
The character training parameters may be updated according to the determined command image selected by the player and the action of the player.

  According to this, the game system or the like can update the character training parameters according to the content of the command and the actual action of the player. As a result, the player can change the character-raising parameters and change the appearance and behavior of the character by actually operating. Thereby, the game system etc. can improve the interactivity of a player and a character more by changing a character image according to a player's training operation | movement.

  Further, in the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the information generation unit generates an image related to the food of the character as the command image, and the player selects the image related to the food by the determination unit. If it is determined that the game image is determined, a game image may be generated based on the player's edge determined by the determination means, and the food image indicating the food is moved in conjunction with the player's action.

  Further, in the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the information generation unit may display a response image in which the position of the character with respect to the pressed position of the player is changed as a kind of the game image based on the position information. It may be generated.

In the image generation method, the computer generates an image relating to the food of the character as the command image,
Determine whether the player has selected the food image,
When the player selects an image related to the food, a game image that moves the food image indicating the food in conjunction with the action of the player may be generated based on the edge of the player.

  In the image generation method, the computer may generate a response image in which the position of the character with respect to the pressed position of the player is changed as a kind of the game image based on the position information.

  According to this, since the player can train the character by the same operation as when actually feeding the pet, the game system or the like trains the character according to the operation close to the actual breeding operation. Can be technically realized.

In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the imaging unit generates second imaging information by imaging a part or the whole of a person or an object other than the player,
The information generation unit may generate a command image including a captured image of the person or thing as the command image based on the second imaging information.

In the image generation method, the computer images a part or the whole of a person or an object other than the player to generate second imaging information,
Based on the second imaging information, a command image including a captured image of the person or thing may be generated as the command image.

  According to this, the game system etc. can feel the feeling which feeds an actual pet by applying the captured image of pet food as a command image or a food image, for example. Thereby, the game system or the like can technically realize character training in accordance with an operation close to an actual training operation.

  Hereinafter, a case where the present invention is applied to a game system for executing a character training game will be described as an example with reference to the drawings. In addition, the embodiment shown below does not limit the content of the invention described in the claim at all. In addition, all of the configurations shown in the following embodiments are not necessarily essential as means for solving the problems described in the claims.

  First, application to a home game device will be described as a first embodiment, and then application to a portable game device will be described as a second embodiment.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is an external view of a game apparatus 10 according to an example of the present embodiment.

  The game apparatus 10 executes a character breeding game by reading a game program or the like from the game ROM 1206.

  The game apparatus 10 is connected to a USB camera 20 that functions as an imaging unit via a USB cable, and is connected to the TV 30 via another cable.

  The player is imaged by the USB camera 20, and a game image including a captured image of the player and an image of a pet (character) is displayed on the TV 30.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a game image 400 when a player according to an example of the present embodiment strokes a pet.

  The game image 400 is a type of command selection game image, and includes a player image 600 that is a captured image of the upper body of the player, a pet image 700, “grab”, “put on”, “stroking”, “butsu”, “ A command image 510 indicating a command such as “tickling”, a left scroll image 520 for scrolling the command image 510 to the left, and a right scroll image 522 for scrolling the command image 510 to the right are included.

  The player can move the hand at the position of the left scroll image 520 for a predetermined time to scroll the command image 510 to the left and select a new command. Similarly, the player can move the hand at the position of the right scroll image 522 for a certain period of time to scroll the command image 510 to the right and select a new command.

  Also, the player can select a desired command by moving his / her hand for a certain period of time at the position of the desired command image 510.

  It should be noted that such a mechanism for selecting a command can be realized by using an “eye toy play” mechanism.

  In the present embodiment, when the player moves his / her hand so that the hand of the player image 600 strokes the pet image 700, the game apparatus 10 generates an image that the pet delights as the pet image 700.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the pet image 700 can be changed by the operation of the player, the interactivity between the player and the pet can be enhanced, and the satisfaction of the player can be enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pet image 700 can be moved according to the position of the player image 600.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a game image 402 when a pet according to an example of the present embodiment is placed on a player.

  For example, when the player performs a “stroking” action, the character-raising parameters for the pet's favorability are improved, and the player becomes favored. In such a state, as shown in the game image 402 which is a kind of response image, the pet image 700 is positioned at the shoulder position of the player image 600, and the player seems to have the pet placed on his / her shoulder. I can feel it. Thereby, the interactive property of a player and a pet can be improved, and a player's satisfaction can be improved.

  Next, functional blocks of the game apparatus 10 for implementing such functions on a computer will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the game apparatus 10 according to an example of the present embodiment.

  The game apparatus 10 includes a USB camera 20, an information storage medium 200, a TV 30, a game ROM 1206, an interface unit 190 that inputs and outputs various information, a processing unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a timer unit 130. ing.

  Further, the processing unit 110 generates a plurality of types of game images based on the imaging information (first imaging information) of the player from the USB camera 20, the game program 122, and the game data 124 including the character training parameters. The information generation unit 112, the determination unit 114 that determines which command image 510 the player has selected, the determination of the player's action after selection, and the update unit 116 that updates the game data 124 and the like are different from each other. And a difference image generation unit 118 that generates a difference image based on the imaging information of the player.

  The storage unit 120 stores at least a game program 122 for executing a game, game data 124, imaging data 126, and difference image data 128.

  The game data 124 includes character development parameters indicating the current character state, the character response corresponding to the state and the player's action, and the like.

  The update unit 116 stores the game program 122 and the game data 124 in the storage unit 120 based on the information from the game ROM 1206, updates the imaging data 126 based on the imaging information from the USB camera 20, and the difference image generation unit 118. The difference image data 128 is updated based on the difference image generated by the above.

  As the hardware of the game apparatus 10, the functions of the respective units described above can be implemented in a computer using hardware used in general home game apparatuses, arcade game apparatuses, and the like. For example, the processing unit 110 includes a CPU and an image processing circuit, the storage unit 120 includes an HDD and a RAM, the timer unit 130 includes a system timer, and the interface unit 190 includes an input / output processor and an input / output unit. It can be implemented using ports.

  Furthermore, it is also possible for the computer to implement functions such as the information generation unit 112 by reading a program from the information storage medium 200 or a server on the network. As the information storage medium 200, for example, a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, IC card, ROM, RAM, memory card, HDD, or other storage medium using laser or magnetism can be applied. Further, a game ROM 1206 may be applied as the information storage medium 200. Further, the method of reading the program from the information storage medium 200 may be a contact type or a non-contact type.

  Next, the flow of the game image generation process using each unit described above will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of game image generation processing according to an example of the present embodiment.

  First, the determination unit 114 determines whether the player has performed an end operation (step S1). As a method of determining the end operation, for example, a method of detecting and determining that the player has covered the lens portion of the USB camera 20 with a hand for a certain period of time may be employed as in “eye toy play”.

  If not finished, the USB camera 20 images the player in front of the USB camera 20 (step S2), and generates imaging information indicating the captured image.

  Then, based on the imaging information from the USB camera 20, the difference image generation unit 118 generates a difference image between the captured image at a certain time and the captured image at a time different from the current time (step S3), and the update unit 116. Stores the difference image as difference image data 128 in the storage unit 120.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a captured image 410 of a player according to an example of the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a difference image 420 of the captured image of the player according to an example of the present embodiment.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, even if the captured image 410 includes a background image other than the player image (eg, a bookshelf behind the player), as shown in FIG. By generating the difference image 420, the determination unit 114 can determine only the edge of a player who moves based on the difference image data 128.

  Further, the determination unit 114 determines the position and action of the player in the game image based on the edge of the player based on the difference image data 128 (step S4).

  Then, the determination unit 114 determines whether or not the current game mode is the operation mode (step S5). In the initial state, the command image 510 is in a command selection mode in which the command image 510 is not selected. Data indicating the game mode is stored in the storage unit 120 as part of the game data 124.

  If not in the operation mode, the determination unit 114 determines whether or not the player has continued to operate for a certain time on the specific command image 510 based on the operation position of the player and the timer value of the timer unit 130 (step S6).

  When the determination result is true, the updating unit 116 sets the game mode to the operation mode by updating the game data 124 (step S7).

  During the execution of the game, the information generation unit 112 generates a game image and game sound, so that the TV 30 displays the game image, outputs the game sound, and the like as appropriate. In addition, the information generation unit 112 generates a game image by combining a captured image based on imaging information from the USB camera 20 with a command image 510, a pet image 700, and the like based on the game program 122 and game data 124.

  Here, an example in which the player selects an image relating to pet food (food) as the command image 510 and the game apparatus 10 generates a game image that moves the food image indicating the food in conjunction with the action of the player. Specific explanation will be given.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a first game image 430 when feeding a pet according to an example of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a second game image 432 when feeding a pet according to an example of this embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a third game image 434 when feeding a pet according to an example of the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a fourth game image 436 when feeding a pet according to an example of the present embodiment. In FIG. 8 to FIG. 11, only one arm of the player is drawn for the sake of simplicity, and the other parts are omitted.

  When the player selects an image related to pet food (food) as the command image 510, the game image 700 is generated so that the food image 710 is displayed at the tip of the edge based on the difference image data 128.

  When the determination unit 114 determines that the player has waved a hand for a certain time at the position of the food image 710, the information generation unit 112 generates a game image 432 including the food image 710 in which the bubbles of the food image 710 are popped. . In this case, the update unit 116 stores data indicating that the food image 710 is movable in the storage unit 120 as part of the game data 124.

  When the food image 710 becomes movable, the information generation unit 112 generates a game image 434 that moves the food image 710 in accordance with the movement of the player image 600 based on the change in the position of the edge tip portion. Thereby, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the information generation unit 112 can move the food image 710 in conjunction with the movement of the hand of the player image 600. Note that the information generation unit 112 recognizes the pattern (shape) of the hand and moves the food image 710 in accordance with the movement of the pattern, as shown by a square in FIG. A game image 434 may be generated.

  When the determination unit 114 determines that the player has moved the food image 710 to the position of the pet image 700 as in the game image 436 illustrated in FIG. 11, the information generation unit 112 displays the pet image 700 as the food image. An image close to 710 or an image in which a pet represented by the pet image 700 eats food represented by the food image 710 is generated.

  By generating and displaying such a game image 436 and the like, the player can realize that he is feeding the pet.

  Then, after the processing of steps S1 to S4 is executed, since the operation mode is determined in the operation mode determination (step S5), the determination unit 114 determines the content of the command image 510 selected by the player and the actual player. It is determined whether or not it is necessary to update the character training parameters in accordance with the operation (step S8).

  When it is determined that the character development parameters need to be updated, the updating unit 116 updates the game data 124 to update the character development parameters (step S9).

  Further, the determination unit 114 determines whether the pet image 700 needs to be changed based on the character training parameters (step S10).

  When it is determined that it is necessary, the information generation unit 112 generates a game image obtained by changing the pet image 700 (step S11). More specifically, for example, it is possible to employ various changes that are performed in a general character training game such as pet growth and pet facial expression change.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the player selects “stroking” from the command image 510 and performs an operation of stroking the pet image 700, the character development parameters are updated, so that the pet's favorability for the player Assume that the value rises.

  In this case, the information generation unit 112 generates a response image obtained by changing the position of the pet image 700 with respect to the edge position of the player. For example, the information generation unit 112 generates a game image 402 shown in FIG. 3 as such a response image. In the game image 402, an image in which the pet image 700 is placed on the shoulder position of the player image 600 is shown. As described above, the information generation unit 112 can also generate an image in which the pet image 700 approaches or moves away from the edge position of the player.

  It should be noted that various game effects can be adopted for the character training parameters. For example, the information generation unit 112 generates a game image that moves the pet image 700 away from the player image 600 or generates a game image in which the pet image 700 pees the player image 600 when the pet's preference for the player is low. Or a game image in which the pet image 700 does not eat food may be generated. Further, when the favorability for the pet player is high, the information generation unit 112 generates a game image that climbs the pet image 700 on the shoulder of the player image 600, as shown in FIG. A game image approaching 600 may be generated, or a game image in which the pet image 700 eats food may be generated.

  In addition, when changing the character development parameters, the player image 600 may increase the favorability by stroking the pet image 700, or the player image 600 may decrease the favorability by stroking the pet image 700.

  As described above, various methods used in general character training type games can be adopted for changing the character training parameters and producing the game images and game sounds according to the character training parameters. .

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the game apparatus 10 can update the character training parameters according to the content of the command and the actual action of the player. As a result, the player can change the character-raising parameters and change the appearance and behavior of the character by actually operating. In addition, the game apparatus 10 can appropriately determine the operation content of the player without erroneously determining the operation content of the player by identifying the operation of the player using the command image 510 and then determining the operation content of the player. Thereby, the game apparatus 10 can improve the interactivity of a player and a character more by changing a character image (pet image 700) according to a player's training operation | movement.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the game apparatus 10 can generate a response image in which the character position relative to the player position in the game image 402 is changed, as shown in FIG. Thereby, the game apparatus 10 can improve the interactivity of a player and a character more by changing a character image according to a player's training operation | movement.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, since the game apparatus 10 can perform an effect using a game image, an effect that cannot be an actual pet or a robot such as AIBO (for example, the pet image 700 is a player). An effect such as climbing the image 600 can be performed.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the player can train the character by the same operation as when actually feeding the pet, the game apparatus 10 responds to the operation close to the actual breeding operation. It is possible to technically realize character development.

  Furthermore, according to this embodiment, for example, by applying a captured image of a pet food as the command image 510 or the food image 710, it is possible to feel a sense of giving food to an actual pet. Thereby, the game device 10 can technically realize character training in accordance with an operation close to an actual training operation.

(Second embodiment)
Next, an application example to a portable game device will be described.

  FIG. 12 is an external view of a portable game device 90 according to an example of the present embodiment.

  The portable game device 90 has a touch panel 140 capable of displaying an image and detecting a pressed position, and displays a game image on the touch panel 140 according to the pressed position on the touch panel 140 by the player.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a game image 440 when a player according to another example of the present embodiment strokes a pet.

  In the first embodiment, the edge position based on the difference image is used as a reference, but in this embodiment, the pressed position by the player's finger 900 or the like is used as a reference. For example, when the player selects “stroking” from the command image 810 and moves the finger 900 on the back of the pet image 700, the portable game device 90 can perform the same effects as in the first embodiment. it can. The command image 810, the left scroll image 820, and the right scroll image 822 have the same functions as the command image 510, the left scroll image 520, and the right scroll image 522 in the first embodiment except that they are selected by pressing. .

  Next, functional blocks for implementing such functions on a computer will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram of a portable game device 90 according to an example of the present embodiment.

  The portable game device 90 includes a touch panel 140 in addition to the processing unit 110, the storage unit 120, the timer unit 130, and the interface unit 190. In addition, the processing unit 110 includes a detection unit 119 that detects the pressing position of the player on the touch panel and generates position information instead of the difference image generation unit 118. Further, the information generation unit 112 is configured to generate a game image based on the position information, the game program 122, and game data 124 including a character training parameter. The determination unit 114 is configured to determine what operation the player has performed based on position information and the like.

  As in the first embodiment, the portable game device 90 can also implement its functions on a computer by reading a program from the information storage medium 200.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the portable game device 90 changes the pet image 700 in accordance with the pressed position on the touch panel 140, so that the player can execute the character breeding game. Thereby, there exists an effect similar to a 1st Example.

  In particular, according to the present embodiment, since the player can grow a pet by directly touching the pet image 700, the game can be played more intuitively than when a pet is raised by a conventional button operation or the like. I can enjoy it.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although the suitable Example to which this invention was applied was described, this invention is not limited to the Example mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation is possible.

  For example, as the food image 710 and the command image 510, for example, pet food imaged by the player, food such as rice that he / she eats, a captured image of a part or the whole of the person other than the player, and the player drawn by himself / herself A picture image or the like may be applied.

  For example, by applying a captured image of a pet food as the food image 710, the player can more feel that he is actually feeding.

  Further, as the player image 600, a captured image of the whole body of the player as well as a part of the player like the upper body may be applied. That is, the game apparatus 10 can generate a game image according to not only the player's arms and heads but also the movements of the feet and the waist.

  In addition, by communicating between a plurality of game devices 10 and portable game devices 90 and mutually transmitting and receiving part of the game data 124, the information generating unit 112 allows the events related to each other's pets (marriage, childbirth, etc.). , An item exchange etc.) may be generated as part of the game image.

  In the second embodiment, the player touches the pet image 700 with his / her finger 900, but can also touch the pet image 700 with a pen or the like. For example, the player can perform an effect such as adjusting the pet's fur by stroking the pet image 700 with a brush.

  Further, the game apparatus 10 and the portable game apparatus 90 may execute a so-called mini game at the stage of nurturing characters. As such a mini game, for example, a mini game in which the player image 600 receives the pet image 700, a mini game in which the player image 600 moves the pet image 700, or the like may be employed.

  In addition to the example described above, the player image 600 may be used when the player image 600 strikes the pet image 700, for example, when the player image 600 strikes the pet, or when the floor or the like in the game image becomes dirty. And the pet image 700 using an item image such as a bag to clean and clean, the cat image item using the cat image item, the shampoo using the item image of the player image 600 The effect of cleansing the pet by shaking vigorously, the effect of cleansing the pet, the effect of playing with slippers slipping between the pet image 700 and the player image 600 using the item image of the slipper, the pet image 700 using the item image of the ball The pet image 700 is a game that makes the ball chase By barking pointing to a specific location on the ground in the image may be employed an effect like that excavated items that are buried in the ground.

  In the above-described embodiment, the command image 510 is used. However, the determination unit 114 may determine the operation content based on the operation position of the player and the position of the pet image 700 without using the command image 510. .

  For example, the determination unit 114 determines that the operation is “stroking” when the player image 600 moves in an area centered on the back side of the pet image 700, or the player image 600 centers on the ventral side of the pet image 700. It is determined that the motion is a “tickling” motion when the player moves in the designated area, or it is determined that the motion is a “grab” motion command when the player image 600 moves to the pet image 700 and stops for a certain period of time. If the image 600 moves violently in a state where it overlaps the pet image 700, it may be determined that the operation command is “tapping”.

  In addition, the game apparatus 10 can execute various effects on the behavior of the pet image 700 with respect to the player image 600.

  For example, the information generation unit 112 generates a game image that slowly brings the pet image 700 closer to the player image 600 when the player image 600 is away from the pet image 700 and the movement is not intense (or fixed). Or when the player image 600 is approaching the pet image 700 and the movement is not intense (or fixed), the pet generates a game image that licks the player image 600 (when the preference is high), A game image in which the pet smells the player image 600 may be generated (when the preference is normal), or a game image in which the pet bites the player image 600 may be generated (when the preference is low).

  Moreover, the information generation part 112 may change the pet image 700 autonomously. The information generation unit 112, for example, a pet image 700 licks its body, a flea game image, a pet image 700 a snooze game image, and the pet image 700 sniffs the smell of the floor in the game image. A game image or the like may be generated.

  Furthermore, the information generation unit 112 may perform an effect according to the color or shape included in the captured image such as the player image 600. For example, when the captured image includes a specific color (for example, yellow), the information generation unit 112 generates a game image in which the pet image 700 moves away from the color portion, or a specific color (for example, the captured image) , Red, etc.), a game image in which the pet image 700 approaches the portion of the color may be generated.

  Moreover, as pets applied as the pet image 700, for example, real pets such as dogs and cats, fictional creatures, characters appearing in games, and the like can be employed.

  Further, the imaging means is not limited to the USB camera 20, and various cameras can be employed. Further, for example, the game apparatus 10 may receive imaging information generated by a digital camera or digital video camera via a wired or wireless communication line and execute the above-described processing.

  Further, the game apparatus 10 may generate not only the game image 400 but also game sound, and the TV 30 may output the game sound.

  In the first embodiment described above, the USB camera 20 and the game device 10 are configured as separate devices as the game system. However, an integrated game device may be used.

It is an external view of the game device concerning an example of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the game image in case the player which concerns on an example of this embodiment strokes a pet. It is a figure which shows the game image when the pet which concerns on an example of this embodiment has been put on the player. It is a functional block diagram of the game device concerning an example of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game image generation process which concerns on an example of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the captured image of the player which concerns on an example of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the difference image of the captured image of the player which concerns on an example of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st game image in the case of giving food to the pet which concerns on an example of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 2nd game image in the case of giving food to the pet which concerns on an example of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 3rd game image in the case of giving food to the pet which concerns on an example of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 4th game image in the case of giving food to the pet which concerns on an example of this embodiment. 1 is an external view of a portable game device according to an example of an embodiment. It is a figure which shows the game image in case the player which concerns on another example of this embodiment strokes a pet. It is a functional block diagram of the portable game device concerning an example of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

10 Game device (game system)
90 Portable Game Device (Game System)
20 USB camera (imaging means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 112 Information generation part 114 Judgment part 116 Update part 118 Difference image generation part 119 Detection part 122 Game program 124 Game data 126 Imaging data 128 Difference image data 129 Position data 200 Information storage medium

Claims (15)

In a game system for executing a character training game,
Imaging means for imaging a part or the whole of the player to generate first imaging information;
Information generating means for generating a plurality of types of game images including a captured image and a character image of the player, based on the first imaging information, the game program, and game data including a character training parameter;
A determination means;
Updating means for updating the game data;
Including
The information generation means generates a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images indicating different character training commands as a type of the game image,
The determination means determines which command image the player has selected from the command images based on the first imaging information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed, and the operation of the player after the selection Determine
The game system characterized in that the updating means updates the character-nurturing parameters in accordance with a command image selected by the player determined by the determining means and an action of the player. In a game system for executing a character training game,
Imaging means for imaging a part or the whole of the player to generate first imaging information;
Information generating means for generating a plurality of types of game images including a captured image and a character image of the player, based on the first imaging information, the game program, and game data including a character training parameter;
A determination means;
Difference image generation means for generating difference image data based on the first imaging information at a plurality of different time points;
Updating means for updating the game data;
Including
The determination means determines the player's edge in the game image based on the difference image data, determines the action of the player based on the first imaging information,
The information generating means generates a response image in which the position of the character with respect to the edge position of the player is changed as a kind of the game image according to the action of the player determined by the determining means. system. In claim 2,
The information generation means generates a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images indicating different character training commands as a type of the game image,
The determination means determines which command image the player has selected from the command images based on the first imaging information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed, and the operation of the player after the selection Determine
The game system characterized in that the updating means updates the character-nurturing parameters in accordance with a command image selected by the player determined by the determining means and an action of the player. In claim 3,
The information generation means generates an image relating to the food of the character as the command image, and if the determination means determines that the player has selected an image relating to the food, the player determined by the determination means A game system for generating a game image for moving a food image showing the food in conjunction with a player's action based on the edge of the game. In any one of Claims 1, 3, and 4,
The imaging means generates a second imaging information by imaging a part or the whole of a person or an object other than the player,
The information generation means generates a command image including a captured image of the person or thing as the command image based on the second imaging information. In a game system for executing a character training game,
Detecting means for detecting a pressing position of the player on the touch panel and generating position information;
Information generating means for generating a plurality of types of game images including a captured image and a character image of the player based on the position information, the game program, and game data including a character training parameter;
A determination means;
Updating means for updating the game data;
Including
The information generation means generates a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images indicating different character training commands as a type of the game image,
The determination means determines which command image the player has selected among the command images based on the position information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed,
The update means updates the character training parameters based on the command image selected by the player determined by the determination means and the position information after selection of the command image. . In claim 6,
The information generation means generates an image relating to the food of the character as the command image, and if the determination means determines that the player has selected an image relating to the food, the food is based on the position information. A game system for generating a game image for moving a food image indicating a movement in conjunction with a movement of a player's pressing position. In any one of Claims 6 and 7,
The game system characterized in that the information generation means generates a response image in which the position of the character with respect to the pressed position of the player is changed as a kind of the game image based on the position information. A computer-readable program for executing a character training game,
Computer
Imaging means for imaging a part or the whole of the player to generate first imaging information;
Information generating means for generating a plurality of types of game images including a captured image and a character image of the player, based on the first imaging information, the game program, and game data including a character training parameter;
A determination means;
Function as update means for updating the game data;
The information generation means generates a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images indicating different character training commands as a type of the game image,
The determination means determines which command image the player has selected from the command images based on the first imaging information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed, and the operation of the player after the selection Determine
The update means updates the character training parameters in accordance with the command image selected by the player determined by the determination means and the action of the player. A computer-readable program for executing a character training game,
Computer
Imaging means for imaging a part or the whole of the player to generate first imaging information;
Information generating means for generating a plurality of types of game images including a captured image and a character image of the player, based on the first imaging information, the game program, and game data including a character training parameter;
A determination means;
Difference image generation means for generating difference image data based on the first imaging information at a plurality of different time points;
Updating means for updating the game data;
Including
The determination means determines a player's edge in the game image based on the difference image data, determines a player's action based on the first imaging information,
The information generating means generates a response image in which the position of the character with respect to the edge position of the player is changed as a kind of the game image according to the action of the player determined by the determining means. . A computer-readable program for executing a character training game,
Computer
Detecting means for detecting a pressing position of the player on the touch panel and generating position information;
Information generating means for generating a plurality of types of game images including a captured image and a character image of the player based on the position information, the game program, and game data including a character training parameter;
A determination means;
Function as update means for updating the game data;
The information generation means generates a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images indicating different character training commands as a type of the game image,
The determination means determines which command image the player has selected among the command images based on the position information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed,
The update means updates the character training parameters based on the command image selected by the player determined by the determination means and the position information after selection of the command image. An information storage medium storing a computer-readable program,
An information storage medium storing the program according to any one of claims 9 to 11. In an image generation method for executing a character training game using a computer,
The computer
Image a part or the whole of the player to generate first imaging information,
As a kind of game image, a command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images each indicating a different character training command is generated,
Based on the first imaging information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed, it is determined which command image the player has selected among the command images,
Based on the first imaging information in the state where the command selection game image is displayed, determine the action of the player after selection of the command image,
An image generation method, wherein the character training parameters are updated according to a command image selected by the player and an action of the player. In an image generation method for executing a character training game using a computer,
The computer
Image a part or the whole of the player to generate first imaging information,
Generating difference image data based on the first imaging information at a plurality of different time points;
Based on the difference image data, determine the edge of the player in the game image,
Based on the first imaging information, determine the action of the player,
An image generation method, comprising: generating a response image in which a character position with respect to an edge position of the player is changed as a kind of the game image in accordance with an action of the player. In an image generation method for executing a character training game using a computer,
The computer
Detecting the player's pressing position on the touch panel to generate position information,
A command selection game image including a plurality of types of command images each indicating a different character development command is generated,
Based on the position information in a state where the command selection game image is displayed, it is determined which command image the player has selected among the command images,
Based on the command image selected by the player and the position information after the selection of the command image, the parameters for character development are updated,
An image generation method, characterized in that a game image is generated based on an updated character training parameter.