JP2000005448A - Game device with image display function, television device, and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce health damage caused by a game device equipped with an image display function as well as by a television device. SOLUTION: When the count of a playing time counter in a video game device 11 has reached a set time, an intermission screen is displayed on the CRT display 19 of a television device 17. Therefore, during the interruption of a video game, the player does not watch the CRT display 19 and is eased from eye fatigue to restore his sight. Thus, on passing the set time to which the playing time timer is preset since the start of the video game, the intermission screen is automatically displayed whereby the player absorbed in the video game, for example, can be urged to take a rest and be eased from eye and visual fatigue. Particularly when players are children, since they are likely to get absorbed in video games without caring for time, the intermission screen is displayed every predetermined time to urge them to take a rest to reduce children's health damage.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game device with an image display function, a television device, and a storage medium configured to reduce fatigue caused by viewing an image displayed on a display.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a game device with an image display function for operating a video game by operating an operation switch of a controller as an input means in accordance with an image displayed on a display, if the user is too enthusiastic about the video game, it takes time. You may forget to do it for a long time. In particular, children tend to be absorbed in video games, and thus often watch images displayed on the display for a long time without taking a break.

[0003] Therefore, instructions such as "Let's take a 10-minute break every hour" are described in the instruction manual of the game device. In addition, the controller is provided with a pause button. By pressing the pause button, the video game can be stopped in the middle of the video game at that time, and when the pause button is pressed again, the paused video game is played. You can resume from the scene where you stopped.

[0004] In the case of a television device that displays a broadcast image on a display, there is a case where the content is viewed for a long time depending on the broadcast content. Particularly in the case of children, when popular programs such as animations are continuously broadcasted, they often watch images displayed on the display for a long time without taking a break. In addition, there are cases where the user watches the television apparatus too close to the television apparatus, or looks at the image of the television apparatus without turning on the lighting of the room when the outside is dark in the evening.

[0005]

However, in a conventional game device and a television device with an image display function,
You have to take a break on your own and forget to spend too much time if you are easily absorbed like a child. Was.

[0006] Further, depending on the content of the game or the content of the television broadcast, when a scene with a strong stimulus (for example, a scene in which a strong light blinks or a radical color change is repeated) is displayed on the display, a child or the like may have some health problems. Damage may occur. However, if the user is crazy about a game or a television broadcast, he forgets the precautions described in the instruction manual or the like and looks at the image on the display continuously for a long time, so that it is difficult to take a break on the way.

[0007] In a game center or amusement park where a number of game machines are installed, the amusement facility is open until midnight. For example, young people under the age of 18 can enjoy games until after 10 pm. May be. However, in general, young people under the age of 18 are not permitted to play at the amusement facility, because late night access is prohibited by the law.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game device with an image display function, a television device, and a storage medium which solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0009]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above problems, the present invention is characterized by taking the following means. According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game apparatus with an image display function for operating a game by operating an input unit in accordance with an image displayed on a display, wherein a control unit for performing a game rest process in accordance with the progress of the game is provided. It is characterized by having.

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the game rest processing is performed according to the progress of the game.
The player can be warned not to be too tired, and can be instructed to take a break during the game. Further, the invention according to the second aspect is the first aspect.
The game device with an image display function according to claim 1, wherein the control means determines that the game image is continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more, and the determination means displays the game on the display by the determination means. Rest processing means for performing a game break process when it is determined that the image has been displayed continuously for a predetermined time or more.

Therefore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, it is determined that the game image has been continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more. In order to perform the break process, if the game is played continuously for a long time, the game break process can be executed to give attention so that the player does not become too tired, and instruct the player to take a break in the middle of the game be able to.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the game device with the image display function according to the first aspect, the control means displays an image of the game on the display continuously for a predetermined time or more. Determining means for determining whether or not the game display scene is changed; and when the game image is continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more by the determination means, and the game display scene is changed. And a break processing means for performing a game break processing when determined.

Therefore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, it is determined whether or not the game image is continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more, and whether or not the display scene of the game is changed. , The game rest processing can be executed at a scene where the development of the game is well separated. Therefore, when a game is played continuously for a long period of time, a game break process can be executed to give attention to the player so as not to be too tired, and an instruction to take a break in the middle of the game can be given.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the game apparatus with the image display function according to the first aspect, wherein the game rest processing means determines a still image or a moving image different from the game image on the display. The time is displayed.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the game rest processing means displays a still image or a moving image different from the game image on the display for a predetermined time.
The game can be forcibly interrupted, which is effective when a child or the like is absorbed in the game, and can prevent the player from becoming too tired. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the game device with the image display function according to the first aspect, the game break processing means displays a message or a voice for instructing a break on the display. It is characterized by outputting for a predetermined time.

Therefore, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the game break processing means outputs a message or voice for instructing the user to take a break on the display for a predetermined period of time, so that the player can interrupt the game without interrupting the game. It can be instructed to take a break, which can prevent the player from becoming too tired. According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the game device with an image display function for operating a controller by operating an operation switch of a controller in accordance with an image displayed on a display, the brightness of a room in which the display is installed is reduced. Illuminance detection means for detecting, and control means for adjusting the brightness of the room or the brightness of the display such that the difference between the brightness of the room and the brightness of the display detected by the illuminance detection means is reduced. It is characterized by having.

Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 6, the brightness of the room or the brightness of the display is reduced so that the difference between the brightness of the room and the brightness of the display detected by the illuminance detecting means becomes small. Is adjusted, the brightness of the room and the brightness of the display can be balanced, for example, eyes can be prevented from being tired by looking at the display in a dark room.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in a game apparatus with an image display function for operating a game by operating input means in accordance with an image displayed on a display, a distance from the display to a player is detected. And a control unit that outputs an image or a voice that instructs the user to move away from the display when the distance detected by the distance detecting unit is equal to or less than a predetermined value. It is assumed that.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the distance from the display to the player or the viewer is detected, and when the detected distance is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the player is moved away from the display. Is output, the player can be prevented from getting too close to the display and tired of eyes. Further, according to the present invention, in a game device with an image display function for operating a game by operating input means in accordance with an image displayed on a display, a distance detection for detecting a distance from the display to a player. And a control means for lowering the sound level of the speaker when the distance detected by the distance detection means is equal to or less than a predetermined value.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the distance from the display to the player or the viewer is detected, and when the detected distance is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the sound level of the speaker is detected. Therefore, even if the user does not notice that the volume of the speaker is raised more than necessary, the volume of the speaker can be automatically adjusted to an appropriate level, and the influence of the speaker sound on the surroundings can be reduced.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game device with an image display function for operating a game by operating an input means in accordance with an image displayed on a display. Means, and control means for controlling an image so as to reduce the brightness of the display when the brightness detected by the brightness detection means is equal to or greater than a predetermined value set in advance. .

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when the luminance detected by the luminance detecting means is equal to or more than a predetermined value, the image is controlled so as to lower the luminance of the display. Reduces the effect on the viewer by reducing the brightness of the display itself when an image is displayed that blinks intense light or repeats extreme color changes, especially for children with photosensitivity. It can have no visual effect.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in a game device with an image display function for operating a game by operating an input means in accordance with an image displayed on a display, a sound detecting means for detecting a surrounding sound level. And control means for controlling the sound level of the speaker by comparing the surrounding sound level detected by the sound detection means with the sound level from the speaker.

Therefore, according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the sound level of the speaker is controlled by comparing the surrounding sound level detected by the sound detecting means with the sound level from the speaker. The sound level is automatically adjusted to a level that matches the surrounding sound level.For example, when the surroundings are quiet, the speaker sound level is adjusted to be low, or when the surrounding noise is high, the speaker sound level is adjusted to be high. You.

The invention according to claim 11 is a game machine with an image display function which starts a game by inserting coins and operates the input means in accordance with an image displayed on the display to play the game. Timer means for detecting that the time has reached a preset time,
Control means for outputting an image or sound prompting the user to return home when it is detected that the set time has been reached by the timer means;
It is characterized by having.

Therefore, according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that the current time has reached the set time,
In order to output an image or sound that prompts the user to return home, for example, at a predetermined time at midnight at a game center such as a game center or an amusement park, a person under the age of 18 is encouraged to return home to improve soundness at the game center. be able to. The invention according to claim 12 is the game device with an image display function according to claim 11, wherein the control means outputs an image or a sound prompting to return home when the coin is inserted. It is characterized by stopping the game and switching to the game mode.

Therefore, according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, when a coin is inserted, the output of the image or voice prompting return to home is stopped and the mode is switched to the game mode. It is possible to promote return to the home so as not to disturb the business of the amusement facility, and to improve the soundness of the amusement facility. The above claim 13
The invention described in the above is the game device with an image display function according to the claim 11, wherein the control unit is in a game when the current time reaches a set time, and when the game is over. The method is characterized by outputting an image or a sound for prompting the user to return home.

Therefore, according to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, when a game is being played at the time when the current time reaches the set time, an image or sound for urging the user to return home when the game is over is output. Also, it is possible to encourage the player to return home so as not to disturb the player during the game, and to improve the soundness of the game facility. Further, the invention according to claim 14 is a television apparatus for displaying an image on a display, wherein the determination means determines that the image has been continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more, and the display means is provided by the determination means. And a break processing unit for performing a break process when it is determined that the image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more.

Therefore, according to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, it is determined that the image has been continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more, and it is determined that the image has been continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more. When performing a break process, when a TV broadcast or video playback image is viewed continuously for a long time, the break process can be executed to give attention so that the viewer is not too tired, and the TV broadcast or video playback is performed. Can be instructed to take a break along the way.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the television apparatus according to the fourteenth aspect, the break processing means displays a still image or a moving image different from the predetermined time on the display for a predetermined time. It is characterized by the following.

Therefore, according to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, since the rest processing means displays a still image or a moving image different from the predetermined time on the display for a predetermined time, the image display of the television broadcast or the video reproduction is forcibly interrupted. This is particularly effective when a child or the like is obsessed with television broadcasting or video reproduction, and can prevent the viewer from becoming too tired.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in a television apparatus for displaying an image on a display,
Illuminance detection means for detecting the brightness of the room in which the display is installed, and the brightness of the room or the brightness of the display such that the difference between the brightness of the room and the brightness of the display detected by the illuminance detection means is reduced. And control means for adjusting the brightness of the display.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the room brightness or the display brightness is adjusted so that the difference between the room brightness detected by the illuminance detection means and the display brightness becomes small. , Can balance display brightness and room brightness,
For example, eyestrain caused by looking at the display in a dark room can be prevented from becoming tired.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in a television apparatus for displaying an image on a display,
Distance detecting means for detecting the distance from the display to the viewer, and when the distance detected by the distance detecting means is equal to or less than a predetermined value, an image or sound for instructing to leave the display is displayed. Control means for outputting.

Therefore, according to the seventeenth aspect, the distance from the display to the viewer is detected, and when the detected distance is equal to or less than a predetermined value,
Since the image or the sound instructing to leave the display is output, it is possible to prevent the viewer from getting too close to the display and tired of eyes. The invention according to claim 18 is a television device for displaying an image on a display, wherein the distance detecting means for detecting a distance from the display to a viewer, and the distance detected by the distance detecting means are set in advance. When it is less than the set value,
Control means for lowering the sound level of the speaker.

Therefore, according to the eighteenth aspect, the distance from the display to the player or the viewer is detected, and when the detected distance is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the sound level of the speaker is detected. Therefore, even if the user does not notice that the volume of the speaker is raised more than necessary, the volume of the speaker can be automatically adjusted to an appropriate level, and the influence of the speaker sound on the surroundings can be reduced.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in a television apparatus for displaying an image on a display,
Brightness detection means for detecting the maximum brightness of the display, and when the brightness detected by the brightness detection means is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, control means for controlling an image to reduce the brightness of the display, It is characterized by having.

According to the nineteenth aspect, when the luminance detected by the luminance detecting means is equal to or more than a predetermined value, the image is controlled so as to reduce the luminance of the display. For example, by reducing the brightness of the display itself when an image is displayed in which a strong light blinks, the effect on the viewer is reduced, and the visual effect is not particularly affected for children with photosensitivity. it can.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in a television apparatus for displaying an image on a display,
Sound detecting means for detecting a surrounding sound level; and control means for controlling the sound level of the speaker by comparing the surrounding sound level detected by the sound detecting means with the sound level from the speaker. It is characterized by the following.

Therefore, according to the twentieth aspect, the sound level of the speaker is controlled by comparing the sound level of the surroundings detected by the sound detecting means with the sound level of the speaker. The sound level is automatically adjusted to a level that matches the surrounding sound level.For example, when the surroundings are quiet, the speaker sound level is adjusted to be low, or when the surrounding noise is high, the speaker sound level is adjusted to be high. You.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage medium storing a control program for performing a game break process in accordance with the progress of a game by reading information stored in the storage medium. It is. Therefore, according to the twenty-first aspect of the present invention, since the game rest processing is performed in accordance with the progress of the game, attention can be given so that the player does not become too tired. Can be instructed.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, a discriminating program for discriminating that a game image has been continuously displayed on a display for a predetermined time or more, and the discriminating means displays the game image on the display for a predetermined time. And a break processing program for performing a game break processing when it is determined that the game is continuously displayed as described above.

Therefore, according to the twenty-second aspect of the present invention, by reading information stored in a storage medium,
The game is played continuously for a long time to determine that the game image has been continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more on the display, and to perform a game break process when it is determined that the game image has been continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more. In this case, it is possible to give attention so that the player does not become too tired by executing the game rest processing, and to instruct the player to take a break in the middle of the game.

The invention according to claim 23 is a discrimination program for discriminating whether or not a game image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more on a display and a display scene of the game is changed. A break processing program for displaying a game image on the display continuously for a predetermined time or more by the program, and performing a game break processing when it is determined that the display scene of the game is changed, is stored. This is a storage medium.

Therefore, according to the twenty-third aspect of the present invention, by reading the information stored in the storage medium,
The game is displayed on the display continuously for a predetermined time or longer, and the game break processing is performed by determining whether or not the game display scene is changed. Can be executed. Therefore, when the game is played continuously for a long time, a rest process can be executed to give attention so that the player does not become too tired, and an instruction to take a break in the middle of the game can be given.

The invention according to claim 24 is a discriminating program for discriminating whether or not a game image is continuously displayed on a display for a predetermined time or more and a display scene of the game is changed. A game break for displaying a still image or a moving image different from the game image on the display for a predetermined time when it is determined by the program that the game image is continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more and the display scene of the game is changed. And a storage medium storing a processing program.

Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 24, by reading the information stored in the storage medium,
The game break processing program displays a still image or a moving image different from the game image on the display for a predetermined time, so that the game can be forcibly interrupted. This is effective when a child or the like is absorbed in the game. Can be prevented from becoming too tired.

The invention according to claim 25 is a discriminating program for discriminating whether or not a game image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more on a display and a display scene of the game is changed. When it is determined by the program that the game image is continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more and the display scene of the game is changed, the display or the voice of a message instructing to take a break is displayed on the display. And a game rest processing program for outputting time.

Therefore, according to the twenty-fifth aspect, by reading the information stored in the storage medium,
The game break processing means outputs a message or voice for instructing to take a break on the display for a predetermined period of time, so that the player can be instructed to take a break without interrupting the game. It can be prevented from being done too much.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a determination program for determining whether or not a current time has reached a preset time, and the determination program determines that the current time has reached the set time. And a control program for outputting an image or a sound for prompting the user to return home.

Therefore, according to the twenty-sixth aspect, by reading the information stored in the storage medium,
When it is determined that the current time has reached the set time, in order to output an image or sound prompting the user to return home, for example, when a predetermined time at midnight is reached at a play center such as a game center or an amusement park, the child is under 18 years old. It is possible to encourage people to return home and improve the soundness of the amusement facility.

[0052]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a game device with an image display function and a television device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the video game device.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the video game device 11 includes a device main body 12 and a controller 13 as input means. The controller 13 is provided with a plurality of operation keys 14. When each operation key 14 is pressed, an operation signal is input to the apparatus main body 12 via the cable 15. Note that a keyboard, a mouse, a trackball, or the like may be used instead of the controller 13 as described above. In addition, the video game device 11
Can display a game image by the image display function of the game software. Further, the game software can be used for a personal computer.

The apparatus main body 12 has a disk storage section 12a for storing a CD-ROM (not shown) at an upper part, and a connector 12b to which a cable 15 is connected is provided on the front side. It should be noted that the CD mounted on the disk storage portion 12a
-ROM stores software for video games. Then, below the disk storage section 12a,
An optical pickup for optically reading minute pits formed on a recording surface of a CD-ROM is built in.

When playing a video game using the video game apparatus 11 configured as described above, first, the main body 12 and the television apparatus 17 are connected via the cable 16. The television device 17 is usually for home use that displays images broadcasted by radio waves, and switches from a normal television channel to a video channel when playing a video game. The television device 17 has a configuration in which a CRT display 19 is incorporated in a box-shaped housing 18, and a connector hole 17 a to which the cable 16 is connected is provided on the front surface thereof.

The power of the television game apparatus 11 is turned on, and the power of the television apparatus 12 is turned on.
As a result, a demonstration screen of the video game is displayed on the television device 17. Then, the controller 1
When the operation key 14 corresponding to the start button provided on the 3 is pressed, the video game stored in the CD-ROM starts.

Normally, the player plays the television device 17
To operate the controller 13 while sitting in front of the computer. The position where the player sits is substantially determined by the total length of the cables 15 and 16 from the television device 17. As shown in FIG. 2, the device main body 12 of the video game device 11
Generally includes a CD-ROM drive unit 20, an optical pickup unit 21, an audio / image processing unit 22, a control circuit 23,
And a memory 24. Therefore, CD-RO
When a CD-ROM is mounted on the M drive unit 20 and is driven to rotate, the optical pickup unit 21 reads data stored in the CD-ROM, and the data is read by the audio / image processing unit 2.
The signal is converted into an audio signal and an image signal in 2 and output to the television device 17.

The memory 24 stores various control programs. The control circuit 23 executes a control process described later based on various control programs stored in the memory 24. FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the main control processing executed by the control circuit 23.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit 23
When the power is turned on or the reset switch is turned on, the data stored in the CD-ROM mounted on the disk storage section 12a of the apparatus main body 12 in step S1 (hereinafter, "step" is omitted). Is read, and a demonstration screen of the video game is displayed on the CRT display 19 of the television device 17.

In the next step S2, the game key is started when the operation key 14 corresponding to the start button provided on the controller 13 is pressed. And in S3,
The game start process of the video game stored in the CD-ROM is executed, and a start screen is displayed on the CRT display 19 of the television device 17. Further, in S3, as shown in the subroutine of FIG. 4, the play time timer is updated based on the data input by the player at the time of the game start processing.

The play time timer is a time during which one player can continuously play a video game, and is set to an arbitrary time in advance. Therefore, the play time timer can be changed according to, for example, the age and physical condition of the player.
The timer is set to about 0 minutes, and the timer is set to about 40 minutes for elementary school students of relatively higher grades.

In the next S4, the player operates the controller 1
The user operates the respective operation keys 14 to advance the video game. At the same time, an image corresponding to the operation of the player is displayed on the CRT display 19 of the television device 17. In S5, it is checked whether or not the video game has ended. If the video game has ended due to a game over or the like, the process returns to S1, and the processing after S1 is repeated.

However, if the video game has not ended in S5, the process proceeds to S6 to execute a game rest process in order to reduce the visual influence on the player. Then, when the game break processing ends, the process returns to S4 again, and the video game can be advanced.
Here, the game start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of the subroutine of FIG.

In FIG. 4, at S7, the television device 1
"Please enter your age" on the 7 CRT display 19
And a voice message. In the next step S8, it is confirmed that the numerical data of the age has been input.
Go to 9. Then, in S9, a message such as "Please enter a man / woman" is displayed, and the voice is notified. In the next S10, it is confirmed that the gender data of the man and the woman has been input. When the gender data of the man and the woman has been input, the process proceeds to S11.

Then, in S11, a message such as "Please enter your physical condition" is displayed and the voice is notified. In the next S12, it is confirmed that the physical condition data has been input.
Proceed to 3. As the input data of the physical condition, for example, the physical condition corresponding to the day among five levels of “good, moderately good, normal, slightly unsatisfactory, unsatisfactory” is designated.

In step S13, a message such as "Please enter the desired play time" is displayed, and a voice is given. In the next S14, it is confirmed that the desired play time has been input, and when the data of the play time is input, the process proceeds to S15. And in S15,
Based on each of the input data, a play setting time corresponding to the player is calculated by multiplying by a coefficient corresponding to the age, physical condition, etc. of the player on that day. Subsequently, in S16, the input data and the play set time are stored in the memory, and the personal data of the player is updated.

Here, the game rest processing I will be described with reference to the subroutine flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, when the game rest processing is performed in S6, it is checked in S18 whether or not the play time timer has exceeded a set time. In this S18, if the play time timer has not elapsed the set time, the current game rest processing is terminated and the process returns to S14.

However, when the count value of the play time timer has exceeded the play set time (playable time calculated in S15 of FIG. 4) in S18, the process proceeds to S19, in which the break screen is displayed on the CRT of the television set 17 by the CRT. It is displayed on the display 19. As the break screen, for example, an image that is not related to the video game (for example, an image with little scenery or less stimulus) or an image that the child does not show interest is displayed. As a result, the player cannot play the video game completely,
For example, even if the controller 13 is operated, the image of the video game is not displayed on the CRT display 19 until a predetermined rest time has elapsed.

Therefore, even if the player desires to continue the video game, the video game cannot be continued while the video game is interrupted by the break process. As a result, the player does not look at the CRT display 19 until the rest process is completed, during which time the eyestrain is alleviated and the eyesight is restored. Next S20
Then, it is checked whether or not the display time of the break screen has elapsed. As the display time of this break screen, for example, 2-3
It is set for about a minute. Then, in S20,
When the display time of the break screen has elapsed, the process proceeds to S21, and the play time timer is re-initialized. Thus, the game break processing ends.

As described above, when the play time timer reaches a preset time after starting the video game,
Since the break screen is displayed automatically, for example, a player who is obsessed with the video game can be taken a break,
It is possible to recover eye fatigue and visual fatigue of the player. In particular, when the player is a child, the player tends to become obsessed with the video game and forgets the time. Therefore, by displaying a break screen every predetermined time and taking a break, it is possible to reduce health damage to the child.

By providing a plurality of timers as described above in the video game apparatus 11, for example, the number of breaks, the number of breaks can be calculated based on the total display time of one day, one week, or one month. It is also possible to control to set the time interval automatically. When the game break processing is started, the parameters of the scene of the video game being played immediately before are stored in the memory 24.
As a result, immediately after the game rest processing, the parameters of the video game scene stored in the memory 24 are read out, and the game content immediately before the game rest processing can be displayed on the CRT display 19.

Also, even in the event that the video game cannot be played due to any trouble during the game rest processing, the game scene immediately before the game rest processing is started by reading the parameters stored in the memory 24. Therefore, it is possible to prevent stress from being applied to the player. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the game break processing II.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the game break processing is performed in S16, it is checked in S31 whether the play time timer has exceeded a set time. This S3
In step 1, if the play time timer has not elapsed the set time, the current game break processing is terminated and the above S1 is executed.
Return to 4. However, if the play time timer has passed the set time in S31, the process proceeds to S32, and it is checked whether or not the video game scene currently displayed on the CRT display 19 of the television device 17 is switched. If the scene of the video game is not switched in S32, the current game rest processing is terminated and the process returns to S14.

However, when the video game scene displayed on the CRT display 19 of the television set 17 is switched in S32, the process proceeds to S33. For example, if a break screen is displayed during a video game, the video game may not be jammed even though the video game is swelling. In order to cope with such a case, when the video game scene is switched, S3
Proceed to 3 to display a break screen on the CRT display 19 of the television device 17.

That is, a break screen is displayed when the game content of the video game is stepped up, or when the game in that stage ends and the next stage is entered. Therefore, the player can take a break at a good break in the game, and can start the game from the start scene of the next stage after the break. That is, the player cannot play the video game completely while the break screen is displayed. For example, even if the controller 13 is operated, the break screen is displayed on the CRT display 19 until a predetermined break time elapses. Is displayed and the video game image is not displayed.

Therefore, even if the player desires to continue the video game, the video game cannot be continued while the video game is interrupted by the break process. As a result, the player does not look at the CRT display 19 until the rest process is completed, during which time the eyestrain is alleviated and the eyesight is restored. S3
Steps S4 and S35 are the same as steps S20 and S21, and a description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the game break processing III. As shown in FIG. 7, when the game break processing is performed in S16, it is checked in S41 whether the play time timer has exceeded a set time. In S41, if the play time timer has not elapsed the set time, the current game break processing is terminated, and the flow returns to S14.

However, if the play time timer has exceeded the set time in S41, the flow advances to S42 to check whether or not the video game scene currently displayed on the CRT display 19 of the television set 17 is switched. . If the video game scene is not switched in S42, the current game break process is terminated, and the process returns to S14.

However, when the scene of the video game is switched in S42, the process proceeds to S43, where a break message is displayed on the CRT display 19 of the television device 17. Upon recognizing that it is necessary to take a break, the player presses the operation key 14 corresponding to the pause button of the controller 13. Therefore, in S44, the operation key 1 corresponding to the pause button of the controller 13
When 4 is pressed, the flow shifts to S45 to set the video game to a pause state. Therefore, the image at the time of the pause operation is displayed on the CRT display 19 in a stationary state.

Thus, the player can voluntarily interrupt the video game and take a break. In addition, S4
In step 4, when the operation key 14 corresponding to the pause button of the controller 13 is not pressed, the process proceeds to S46, and an instruction to take a break by voice is issued. When recognizing that it is necessary to take a break, the player who hears this presses the operation key 14 corresponding to the pause button of the controller 13.
Therefore, in S47, when the operation key 14 corresponding to the pause button of the controller 13 is pressed,
The flow shifts to 45, where the video game is set to a pause state. This allows the player to voluntarily interrupt the video game and take a break.

When the operation key 14 corresponding to the pause button of the controller 13 is not depressed in S47, the break message and the break instruction by voice are ignored, so that in the next S48, the display time of the break screen is displayed. Check if has passed. The display time of the break screen is set to, for example, about 2 to 3 minutes. Then, in S48, when the display time of the break screen has elapsed, the process proceeds to S49, in which the power of the television device 17 is turned off to forcibly interrupt the video game. Thus, the player can take a break.

Thereafter, the play time timer is reinitialized in S50. Thus, the game break processing ends. In addition, in addition to the above method, for example, when a video game is played continuously for a set time or more, the game rest process is performed so that the video game cannot be continued by lowering the brightness of an image displayed on the television device 17. It is also conceivable to do this. In this case, the luminance of the image displayed on the television device 17 is returned to the normal display level again after the break time has elapsed.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the first modification of the video game apparatus. As shown in FIG. 8, the device main body 12 of the video game device 11 is provided with an illuminance sensor 25 for detecting the illuminance in the room. Further, the device main body 12 is provided with a brightness adjustment unit 26 for adjusting the brightness of the CRT display 19 of the television device 17 based on the detection signal detected by the illuminance sensor 25.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining control processing executed by control circuit 23 of the first modification of the television game apparatus. As shown in FIG.
Reads the illuminance detection signal measured by the illuminance sensor 25 in S51. In the next step S52, the illuminance in the room measured by the illuminance sensor 25 is compared with a preset illuminance set value.

In this step S52, when the illuminance in the room is equal to or higher than the illuminance set value, the room is sufficiently bright, and the current game rest processing is terminated. However, when the illuminance in the room is equal to or less than the illuminance set value, the room is dark, so the process proceeds to S53, and the CRT display 19 of the television set 17 is operated.
5% lower brightness to make it darker. Thereby, the difference between the luminance of the CRT display 19 and the illuminance in the room becomes small,
It is possible to alleviate the eyestrain of the player.

For example, in the case where the room is gradually darkened in the evening with the lighting in the room turned off, the above S
Steps S51 to S53 are repeatedly executed so that the brightness of the CRT display 19 and the illuminance in the room are balanced on the CRT.
The brightness of the display 19 is gradually reduced. Therefore, when playing a video game without turning on the indoor lighting, the brightness of the CRT display 19 is adjusted according to the indoor illuminance even when the surroundings are darkened, thereby reducing the influence on the player's visual acuity. Can be.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration of a modification 2 of the video game apparatus. As shown in FIG. 10, the device main body 12 of the video game device 11 includes:
An illuminance sensor 25 for detecting the illuminance in the room is provided. Further, the device main body 12 is provided with an illuminance adjustment unit 27 that adjusts the illuminance of the indoor illumination device 28 based on a detection signal detected by the illuminance sensor 25. The illuminance adjustment unit 27 also transmits the illumination device 2 by wireless communication such as an infrared signal.
The illuminance adjustment signal is transmitted to the light control unit 28a of No. 8. The dimmer 28a of the lighting device 28 adjusts the illuminance based on the received illuminance adjustment signal.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining control processing executed by control circuit 23 of the second modification of the video game apparatus. As shown in FIG.
3 reads the illuminance detection signal measured by the illuminance sensor 25 in S61. In the next step S62, the illuminance in the room measured by the illuminance sensor 25 is compared with a preset illuminance set value.

In this step S52, when the illuminance in the room is equal to or higher than the illuminance set value, the room is sufficiently bright, and the current game rest processing is terminated. However, when the illuminance in the room is equal to or less than the illuminance set value, the room is dark, and the process proceeds to S63, in which the illuminance of the lighting device 28 is increased by 5% to brighten the room. As a result, the difference between the luminance of the CRT display 19 and the illuminance in the room is reduced, and the eyestrain of the player can be reduced.

For example, if the room gradually darkens in the evening when the indoor lighting device 28 is off, the above steps S51 to S53 are repeatedly executed, and the brightness of the CRT display 19 and the room illuminance are changed. The lighting device 28 is gradually brightened so as to achieve a balance. Therefore, when a video game is being played without turning on the indoor lighting device 28, even when the surroundings are dark, the indoor lighting is turned on and the illuminance of the lighting device 28 is adjusted. Can be reduced.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration of a modification 3 of the video game apparatus. As shown in FIG. 12, the controller 13 of the video game device 11 is provided with a distance sensor 29 for measuring a distance to the television device 17. In addition, the video game device 1
In one device main body 12, an ambient environment evaluation unit 30 is provided. The surrounding environment evaluation unit 30 checks whether the player is too close to the television device 17. The control circuit 23 controls the distance sensor 29
When the distance measurement value output from is less than or equal to a preset value, the player is instructed to move away from the television device 17.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a control process executed by control circuit 23 of the third modification of the video game apparatus. As shown in FIG.
3 reads the distance detection signal measured by the distance sensor 29 in S71. In the next S72, the distance from the controller 13 to the television set 17 measured by the distance sensor 29 is compared with a preset distance setting value.

In S72, if the distance from the controller 13 to the television set 17 is equal to or larger than the preset distance setting value, the current processing is terminated. However, when the position of the controller 13 is equal to or less than the distance set value, the player is too close to the television device 17, so the process proceeds to S73, and a predetermined time (for example, about 5 minutes) has elapsed. Check if. That is, when the player has been within the distance setting value from the television device 17 for a predetermined time or more, the process proceeds to S74 and instructs the player to leave the television device 17 by voice or image message.

Thus, the player recognizes that the player is too close to the television device 17 and moves in a direction away from the television device 17. Then, when the player separates by more than the distance set value, there is no instruction by voice or image message, and it becomes easier to play a video game.
In this manner, it is possible to prevent the player from getting too close to the television device 17 and tired eyes to affect vision.

If the player has been within a set distance from the television device 17 for a predetermined time or more, the above-described step S7 is executed.
In step 4, the volume can be controlled so as to lower the sound level of the speaker. In this case, even if the player is too close to the television device 17 and does not notice that the volume of the speaker is increased more than necessary while keeping the volume of the speaker high, the volume of the speaker is automatically increased. It can be adjusted to an appropriate size, and the influence of the speaker sound on the surroundings can be reduced.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram for describing a configuration of a modification 4 of the video game apparatus. As shown in FIG. 14, the device main body 12 of the video game device 11 includes:
A sound sensor 31 is provided for detecting surrounding sounds excluding sound from the television device 17.

Further, the device main body 1 of the video game device 11
2 is provided with an ambient environment evaluation unit 32. The surrounding environment evaluation unit 32 determines the surrounding sound and the television device 17.
Sound from different speakers. Then, the control circuit 23 adjusts the volume of the speaker to an appropriate level according to the level of the surrounding sound level measured by the sound sensor 31.

Therefore, the sound level of the speaker is automatically adjusted to a level that matches the sound level of the surroundings. For example, when the surroundings are quiet, the sound level of the speaker is adjusted to a low level.
Alternatively, when the ambient noise is large, the sound level of the speaker is adjusted to be large. FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining a control process executed by the control circuit 23 of the fourth modification of the video game apparatus.

As shown in FIG. 15, the control circuit 23
Reads the detection signal of the surrounding sound level measured by the sound sensor 31 in S81. In the next S82, the surrounding sound level A measured by the sound sensor 31 is compared with the volume B of the speaker of the television set 17. Then, in S83, when the surrounding sound level A is larger than the volume B of the speaker of the television device 17,
Proceeding to S84, the volume of the speaker of the television device 17 is increased by 5%.

However, if the surrounding sound level A is smaller than the volume B of the speaker of the television set 17 in S83, the process proceeds to S85, where the television set 17
If the volume B of the speaker is larger than twice the surrounding sound level A, the process proceeds to S86 and the television device 17
5% lower speaker volume. However, S86
In this case, if the volume B of the speaker of the television device 17 is smaller than twice the surrounding sound level A, the current process is terminated.

As a result, the volume of the speaker of the television set 17 is always adjusted according to the surrounding sound level. For example, when the surroundings are quiet such as at midnight, the volume of the speaker of the television set 17 is automatically reduced. When the ambient noise is large in the daytime or the like, the volume of the speaker of the television set 17 is automatically adjusted to a large level. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the volume of the speaker of the television device 17 from being increased more than necessary when playing a video game, thereby preventing the surroundings from being annoying.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration of a modification 5 of the video game apparatus. As shown in FIG. 16, the device main body 12 of the video game device 11 includes:
A maximum brightness setting unit 33 that sets a limit for blinking strong light in a video game image and an ambient environment evaluation unit 34 are provided. The surrounding environment evaluation unit 34 checks whether or not the image of the video game includes strong light exceeding the maximum luminance set by the maximum luminance setting unit 33. When the control circuit 23 includes image data of strong light exceeding the maximum luminance set by the maximum luminance setting unit 33,
The effect of light on the player is reduced by lowering the brightness of the T display 19.

The maximum brightness setting unit 33 can arbitrarily set the intensity of the light displayed on the CRT display 19 according to the physical condition of the player or the symptom of the light (photosensitivity, etc.). Limit values can be set. Therefore, the control circuit 23 can suppress the maximum brightness of the CRT display 19 in a state in which individual differences in light intensity are considered.

Further, by setting the intensity of light displayed on the CRT display 19 and simultaneously setting, for example, the number of flashing lights, the flashing speed, and the flashing intensity, it is possible to limit images with strong stimulation. , More detailed control can be performed. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a control process executed by control circuit 23 of Modification 5 of the video game device.

As shown in FIG. 17, the control circuit 23
Reads the luminance signal in the image data displayed by the video game in S91. In the next step S92, it is checked whether or not the brightness of the image data is equal to or higher than a preset value. If the luminance of the image data is not equal to or greater than the preset value in S92, the current process ends. However, if the luminance of the image data is equal to or greater than the preset value, the process proceeds to S93 and the television device 1
For example, the screen of the CRT display 19 is lowered by about 30%.

As a result, the entire screen of the CRT display 19 becomes dark, and the intensity of strong light exceeding the maximum luminance is reduced, and the effect on the player is reduced. Therefore, even when a child who is likely to have photosensitivity is playing a video game, the visual influence received from the image of the strong light included in the video game is reduced, and the seizure of photosensitivity can be suppressed. .

FIG. 18 is a block diagram for describing the configuration of television device 17. As shown in FIG. 18, the television device 17 has a CRT display 19.
, An image control unit 41, an audio control unit 42, a tuner 4
3, speaker 44, timer 45, break processing circuit 4
6. The image control unit 41 usually includes a tuner 43
Is displayed on the CRT display 19, and when the mode is switched to the video mode, the image of the video game transmitted from the video game apparatus 11 via the cable 16 is displayed on the CRT display 19.
To be displayed.

[0108] The sound control section 42 normally outputs the sound of the broadcast channel received by the tuner 43 to the speaker 44.
Output to video mode and switch to video mode.
The sound of the video game transmitted from the video game device 11 via the speaker 6 is output to the speaker 44. Also, the break processing circuit 46 performs a break process when the set time set by the timer 45 elapses. This rest processing is the same as the processing in FIGS. 5 to 7 described above, and therefore the description thereof is omitted. Therefore, in the television device 17, when the count value of the timer has elapsed the set time, a break screen is displayed on the CRT display 19 of the television device 17. As the break screen, for example, an image that is not related to the video game (for example, an image with little scenery or less stimulus) or an image that the child does not show interest is displayed. Therefore, a player playing a video game or a viewer watching a broadcast channel does not look at the CRT display 19 while the television image is interrupted, during which time the eyestrain is alleviated and the eyesight is restored.

As described above, when the play time timer reaches the preset time after the start of the video game,
Automatically display a break screen, for example, to allow a player or viewer who is engrossed in a video game or broadcast to take a break, and to relieve eye or visual fatigue of the player or viewer. Can be. In particular, when the player or the viewer is a child, it is easy to get lost in the video game or the television broadcast and forget the time, so by displaying a break screen every predetermined time and making a break,
It can reduce health damage to children.

Further, by providing a plurality of timers as described above in the television device 17, for example, the number of breaks, the number of breaks can be determined based on the total display time of one day, one week, or one month. It is also possible to control to set the time interval automatically. FIG. 19 is a block diagram for describing a configuration of a first modification of the television device 17.

As shown in FIG. 19, the television device 17 includes a CRT display 19 and an image control unit 41.
, Audio control unit 42, tuner 43, speaker 44
And an illuminance sensor 47 for detecting the illuminance in the room, and an ambient environment evaluation circuit 48 for adjusting the luminance of the CRT display 19 based on the detection signal detected by the illuminance sensor 47.

The control processing executed by the surrounding environment evaluation circuit 48 is the same as the processing of FIG. 9 described above, and therefore, the description thereof will be omitted. That is, the indoor illuminance measured by the illuminance sensor 47 is compared with a preset illuminance set value.
When the illuminance in the room is equal to or less than the illuminance set value, the room is dark, and the brightness of the CRT display 19 of the television device 17 is reduced by 5% to darken.

As a result, the difference between the luminance of the CRT display 19 and the illuminance in the room becomes small, and the eyestrain of the player can be alleviated. FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a second modification of the television device 17. As shown in FIG.
Is a CRT display 19, an image control unit 41, an audio control unit 42, a tuner 43, a speaker 44, an illuminance sensor 47 for detecting illuminance in a room, and an illuminance sensor 47.
Lighting device 2 based on the detection signal detected by the
An illuminance adjustment unit 49 that adjusts the illuminance of No. 8 is provided.
The control processing executed by the illuminance adjustment unit 49 is the same as that described in FIG.
Is the same as that of FIG. That is, the indoor illuminance measured by the illuminance sensor 47 is compared with a preset illuminance set value. When the illuminance in the room is equal to or less than the illuminance set value, since the room is dark, the illuminance of the lighting device 28 is increased by 5% to brighten the room.

As a result, the difference between the luminance of the CRT display 19 and the illuminance in the room is reduced, and the eyestrain of the player can be reduced. FIG. 21 is a block diagram for describing a configuration of a third modification of the television device 17. As shown in FIG.
Is a CRT display 19, an image control unit 41, an audio control unit 42, a tuner 43, a speaker 44,
A distance sensor 50 for measuring a distance to a player or a viewer sitting in front of the RT display 19, and a surrounding environment evaluation unit 51 for determining a distance based on a detection signal detected by the distance sensor 50 and issuing a warning. Have.

The control processing executed by the surrounding environment evaluation section 51 is the same as the processing in FIG. 13 described above, and therefore, the description thereof is omitted. That is, the distance measured by the distance sensor 50 from the television device 17 to the player or the viewer is compared with a preset distance setting value. When the position of the controller 13 is equal to or smaller than the distance setting value, the player or the viewer is too close to the television device 17, and is instructed to move away from the television device 17 by a voice or image message.

Thus, the player or the viewer recognizes that the player is too close to the television device 17 and moves in a direction away from the television device 17. And
When the player moves away from the distance setting value or more, there is no instruction by voice or image message. In this way, it is possible to prevent the eyes of the player or the viewer from getting tired due to being too close to the television device 17.

When the viewer is within a set distance from the television device 17 for a predetermined time or more, the speaker 4
The sound volume can also be controlled so as to lower the sound level of No. 4. In this case, even if the viewer is too close to the television device 17 and does not notice that the volume of the speaker 44 is increased unnecessarily while the volume of the speaker 44 is kept high, the speaker is automatically adjusted. The sound volume of the speaker 44 can be adjusted to an appropriate level, and the influence of the speaker sound on the surroundings can be reduced.

FIG. 22 shows a modification 4 of the television device 17.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, the television device 17 includes a CRT display 19, an image control unit 41, an audio control unit 42,
It has a tuner 43, a speaker 44, a sound sensor 53 that detects surrounding sounds excluding sound from the speaker 44, and a surrounding environment evaluation unit 54. This sound sensor 53 is a CRT
It comprises a microphone having high directivity for detecting a sound emitted from the front of the display 19.

The surrounding environment evaluation section 54 compares the surrounding sound with the sound from the speaker of the television set 17. Then, the control circuit 23 adjusts the volume of the speaker 44 to an appropriate level according to the level of the surrounding sound level measured by the sound sensor 53. Ambient environment evaluation unit 54
Are the same as those in FIG. 15 described above, and a description thereof will be omitted. That is, the sound sensor 5
3 and the volume B of the speaker 44 of the television set 17 is compared.

Then, the surrounding sound level A is
When the volume is larger than the volume B of the speaker 44, the volume of the speaker 44 is increased by 5%. However, when the surrounding sound level A is smaller than the volume B of the speaker 44, the speaker 4
When the volume B of the speaker 4 is larger than twice the surrounding sound level A, the volume of the speaker 44 is reduced by 5%. As a result, the volume of the speaker 44 is constantly adjusted according to the surrounding sound level. For example, when the surroundings are quiet, such as at midnight, the volume of the speaker 44 is automatically adjusted to be small, and the surrounding noise during the daytime is large. When speaker 4
The volume of 4 is also automatically adjusted to a large value. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the volume of the speaker 44 from being unnecessarily increased when the image of the video game or the broadcast channel is displayed, thereby preventing the surroundings from being disturbed.

FIG. 23 shows a modification 5 of the television device 17.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the television device 17 includes a CRT display 19, an image control unit 41, an audio control unit 42,
A tuner 43, a speaker 44, a maximum brightness setting unit 55 for setting a limit for blinking strong light on an image displayed on the CRT display 19, and an ambient environment evaluation unit 56
Having.

The surrounding environment evaluation section 56 checks whether or not the image displayed on the CRT display 19 contains strong light exceeding the maximum luminance set by the maximum luminance setting section 55. Then, the maximum brightness setting unit 55
When image data of strong light exceeding the maximum luminance set by the above is included, the luminance of the CRT display 19 is reduced to reduce the influence of light on the player or the viewer.

The control processing executed by the surrounding environment evaluation section 56 is the same as the processing in FIG. 15 described above, and therefore, the description thereof is omitted. That is, when the brightness of the image data is equal to or greater than the preset value,
The screen of the CRT display 19 is lowered by, for example, about 30%. As a result, the entire screen of the CRT display 19 becomes dark, and the intensity of strong light exceeding the maximum luminance is reduced, and the effect on the player is reduced. Therefore, even when a child who is likely to have photosensitivity is playing a video game, the visual influence received from the image of the strong light included in the video game is reduced, and the seizure of photosensitivity can be suppressed. .

The maximum brightness setting unit 55 can arbitrarily set the intensity of the light displayed on the CRT display 19 according to the physical condition of the player or the symptom (such as photosensitivity) of the light. Limit values can be set. Therefore, the surrounding environment evaluation unit 56 takes the CRT display 19 into consideration in consideration of individual differences in light intensity.
Can be suppressed.

Further, by setting the intensity of light displayed on the CRT display 19 and simultaneously setting, for example, the number of flashing lights, the flashing speed, and the flashing intensity, it is possible to limit images with strong stimulation. , More detailed control can be performed. FIG. 24 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of the arcade video game device. As shown in FIG. 24, an arcade video game device 61 includes an operation unit 63 as an input unit and a CRT display 64 on the front surface of a housing 62.
Are provided. The operation unit 63 is provided with an operation switch 65 for the first person and an operation switch 66 for the second person. Usually, when one player plays a game, the first operation switch 65 is used, and when two players play a game, the first operation switch 6 is used.
Both the fifth and second operation switches 66 are used.

Further, as the operation switches 65 and 66,
Joysticks 65a and 66a and operation buttons 65b to
65d, 66b to 66d are provided. Note that a keyboard, a mouse, a trackball, or the like may be used instead of the operation unit 63 described above. FIG. 25 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the arcade video game device.

As shown in FIG. 25, an arcade video game device (also called a “video game device”) 6
Reference numeral 1 denotes a CD-ROM drive unit 70 and an optical pickup unit 71 in addition to the operation unit 63 and the CRT display 64.
, An audio / image processing unit 72, a control circuit 73, a memory 74, a coin insertion switch 75, a timer setting unit 76
, A timer 77, a speaker 78, a power supply circuit 79 for supplying power to each section, and a rechargeable battery 80.

CD to be mounted on CD-ROM drive section 70
-ROM stores software for video games. The optical pickup unit 71 is a CD-R
Micro pits formed on the recording surface of a CD-ROM (not shown) rotated by the OM drive unit 70 are optically read, and the information is output to the audio / image processing unit 72 via the control circuit 73. I do. The CD-ROM data read by the optical pickup unit 21 is stored in the audio / image processing unit 22.
Is converted into an audio signal and an image signal and output to the CRT display 64. Thus, the video game device 6
When the power supply 1 is turned on, the video game stored in the CD-ROM starts, and a demonstration screen of the video game is displayed on the CRT display 64.

Further, the memory 74 stores various control programs for controlling the operation of each part, a control program for displaying a return-to-home message prompting return to home at a predetermined time set at midnight, and the like. Then, the control circuit 73
Based on various control programs stored in the memory 74, a control process described later is executed. Timer setting unit 76
Is a setting means for setting a time for displaying a return message, and for example, a time from 10:00 pm to a store closing time defined by the Business Administration Law is set as the set time. The timer 77 counts clock pulses to calculate the current time, and outputs a detection signal to the control circuit 73 when the time set by the timer setting unit 76 is reached.

The power supply circuit 79 converts AC 100 V into a predetermined constant voltage and supplies it to each unit, and also charges the rechargeable battery 80. The rechargeable battery 80 is charged when the power of the arcade video game device 61 is on, and supplies power to the timer 77 when the power is off. Therefore, it is not necessary to replace the battery for driving the timer 77, and it is more advantageous to provide the rechargeable battery 80, particularly in a playground where dozens of game devices are installed.

FIG. 26 is a flow chart for explaining the main control processing executed by control circuit 73. FIG.
As shown in (1), when the power is turned on or the reset switch is turned on, S1
01, the optical pickup unit 21 to the CD-ROM drive unit 7
The data stored on the recording surface of a CD-ROM (not shown) rotated at 0 is read, and the CRT display 6 is read.
4 displays a demonstration screen of the video game (also referred to as a “video game”).

In the next S102, the coin insertion switch 7
Check if 5 has been switched on. In this S102, when a coin is inserted and the coin insertion switch 75 is turned on, the game starts. However, if the coin insertion switch 75 is off in S102, the process proceeds to S103, and it is checked whether the current time measured by the timer 77 has reached the set time set by the timer setting unit 76.

In S103, if the current time measured by the timer 77 has not reached the set time set by the timer setting section 76, the flow returns to S101 to display the demonstration screen of the video game on the CRT display 64. Display. However, in the above S103, the current time measured by the timer 77 is not
If the set time set in step 6 has been reached, S1
Going to 04, as shown in FIG. 24, a return message such as "It is 10:00. If you are under 18 years old, please go home. Thank you for coming to the store ..." is displayed on the CRT display 64.

In step S104, the homecoming message may be displayed on the CRT display 64, and the homecoming message may be transmitted from the speaker 78 by voice. Therefore, at a game center or an amusement park or other amusement facility, when the set time set by the timer setting unit 76 (for example, the closing time from 10:00 pm) is reached, the above-mentioned return message is displayed or uttered by voice. This can encourage young people under the age of 18 to return home. As a result, it is possible to improve the soundness of the late-night business hours at the amusement facility, and also to prevent the delinquency of young people.

In step S102, when the coin insertion switch 75 is turned on, the flow shifts to step S105, where the CD
-A game start process of the video game stored in the ROM is executed, and a start screen is displayed on the CRT display 64. In the next S106, the player operates the operation switches 65 and 66 of the operation unit 63 to advance the video game. At the same time, a game image corresponding to the operation of the player is displayed on the CRT display 64.

In the next S107, it is checked whether or not the video game has ended. If the video game has ended due to game over or the like, the process returns to S103, and
The processing after S103 is repeated. That is, when the game is over, the flow returns to S103, and it is checked whether or not the current time measured by the timer 77 has reached the set time set by the timer setting unit 76.

In S103, if the current time measured by the timer 77 has not reached the set time set by the timer setting section 76, the flow returns to S101 to display the demo screen of the video game on the CRT display 64. Display. However, in the above S103, the current time measured by the timer 77 is not
If the set time set in step 6 has been reached, S1
In step 04, a “homecoming message” as shown in FIG. 24 is displayed on the CRT display 64.

If it is determined in step S107 that the video game has not ended, the flow advances to step S108 to check whether it is time to step up according to the progress of the game (or to end the stage and move to the next stage). I do. If the game content does not step up in S108, the process returns to S106 and the game is continued.

However, if the game contents step up in S108, the process proceeds to S109 and the timer 7
It is checked whether the current time measured by the timer 7 has reached the set time set by the timer setting unit 76. In S109, if the current time measured by the timer 77 has not reached the set time set by the timer setting unit 76, the process returns to S106 to continue the game with the step-up game contents.

In S109, when the current time measured by the timer 77 has reached the set time set by the timer setting unit 76, the process proceeds to S110, and FIG.
4 is displayed on the CRT display 64. Thereafter, the process returns to S106 to continue the game with the step-up game contents. As described above, when the player is in the game, when the content of the game is stepped up, the “return message” is set to C.
It can be displayed on the RT display 64 to encourage young people under the age of 18 to return home. As a result, it is possible to improve the soundness of the late-night business hours at the amusement facility, and also to prevent the delinquency of young people.

When the demo screen is displayed on the CRT display 64 or when the game contents are stepped up, a "return message" is displayed, so that the operation of the amusement facility is not disturbed and the game is not interrupted. Since it does not disturb the inside player, it does not hinder the operation of the amusement facility. The game device 61
In the case where the “homecoming message” is displayed on the CRT display 64, the operation switch 6 of the operation unit 63
By operating 5, 66, CRT display 64
Can be switched to display the demo screen of the game device 61 at the same time. Further, the CRT of the game device 61
In addition to displaying the demonstration screen on the display 64, the above-mentioned “homecoming message” or the like can be displayed in the demonstration screen.

Further, in the above embodiment, even when the player is playing the game on the game device 61, the “homecoming message” is displayed on a part of the game image displayed on the CRT display 64. May be. In the above embodiment, the television device 1
Although the configuration in which the CRT 7 has the CRT display 19 is described as an example, the invention is not limited to this, and it is needless to say that the configuration can be applied to, for example, a liquid crystal display or a plasma display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the television device 17 displays the broadcast television image has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the television device 17 reproduces the image by a video tape recorder, a video disk device, or the like. Of course, the present invention can be applied to a case where a video playback image is displayed on the television device 17.

[0144]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the game rest processing is performed in accordance with the progress of the game, attention can be given to the player so as not to be too tired. Can be instructed to take a break along the way. According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is determined that the image of the video game is continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more, and when it is determined that the image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more, the game rest processing is performed. If you are playing the game continuously for a long time, you can execute the game break process to give the player attention so that the player does not get too tired, and instruct the player to take a break in the middle of the game it can.

According to the third aspect of the present invention,
The game is displayed on the display continuously for a predetermined time or longer, and the game break processing is performed by determining whether or not the game display scene is changed. Can be executed. Therefore, when a game is played continuously for a long period of time, a game break process can be executed to give attention to the player so as not to be too tired, and an instruction to take a break in the middle of the game can be given.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention,
The game break processing means displays a still image or a moving image different from the game image on the display for a predetermined time, so that the game can be forcibly interrupted. This is effective when a child or the like is absorbed in the game. Can be prevented from becoming too tired. According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the game break processing means outputs a message or voice for instructing to take a break on the display for a predetermined time, so that the player can take a break without interrupting the game. And the player can be prevented from being too tired.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention,
In order to adjust the brightness of the room or the brightness of the display such that the difference between the brightness of the room and the brightness of the display detected by the illuminance detection means is reduced,
The brightness of the room and the brightness of the display can be balanced, and eyes can be prevented from being tired by looking at the display in a dark room, for example.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention,
When the distance from the display to the player or the viewer is detected, and when the detected distance is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the player approaches the display to output an image or sound instructing to move away from the display. The eyes can be prevented from getting tired too much. According to the invention described in claim 8, the distance from the display to the player or the viewer is detected, and when the detected distance is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the sound level of the speaker is reduced. Even if the user does not notice that the volume of the speaker is raised more than necessary, the volume of the speaker can be automatically adjusted to an appropriate level, and the influence of the speaker sound on the surroundings can be reduced.

Further, according to the ninth aspect of the present invention,
When the brightness detected by the brightness detection means is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, in order to control the image so as to lower the brightness of the display, for example, strong light blinks,
Alternatively, when an image in which extreme color changes are repeated is displayed, the brightness of the display itself is reduced to reduce the influence on the viewer, and not to have a visual effect particularly on photosensitive children. Can be.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the sound level of the speaker is controlled by comparing the surrounding sound level detected by the sound detecting means with the sound level from the speaker. The sound level is automatically adjusted to a level that matches the surrounding sound level.For example, when the surroundings are quiet, the speaker sound level is adjusted to be low, or when the surrounding noise is high, the speaker sound level is adjusted to be high. You.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that the current time has reached the set time,
In order to output an image or sound that prompts the user to return home, for example, when a predetermined time at midnight is reached at a game center such as a game center or an amusement park, a person under the age of 18 is encouraged to return home to improve soundness at the game center. Can help prevent youth delinquency.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, when a coin is inserted, the output of the image or sound prompting the user to return home is stopped and the mode is switched to the game mode. It is possible to promote the return to the home so as not to disturb the business of the amusement facility, to improve the soundness of the amusement facility, and to prevent the delinquency of the youth.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, when a game is being played when the current time has reached the set time, an image or sound prompting the user to return home when the game is over is output. In addition, it is possible to encourage the player to return home so as not to disturb the player during the game, to improve the soundness in the amusement facility, and to prevent the delinquency of the youth.
According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, it is determined that the image has been continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more, and when it is determined that the image has been continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more, a rest process is performed. To perform a break process when watching a TV broadcast or video playback image continuously for a long period of time, so that attention can be given so that the viewer does not become too tired. You can be instructed to take a break.

Further, according to the invention of the fifteenth aspect, since the rest processing means displays a still image or a moving image on the display for a predetermined time, the image display of the television broadcast or the video reproduction is forcibly interrupted. This is particularly effective when a child or the like is obsessed with television broadcasting or video reproduction, and can prevent the viewer from becoming too tired.

According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the brightness of the room or the brightness of the display is adjusted so that the difference between the brightness of the room and the brightness of the display detected by the illuminance detecting means becomes small. , Can balance display brightness and room brightness,
For example, watching the display in a dark room can prevent eyestrain.

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the distance from the display to the viewer is detected, and when the detected distance is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value,
Since the image or the sound instructing to leave the display is output, it is possible to prevent the viewer from getting too close to the display and tired of eyes. According to the eighteenth aspect, the distance from the display to the player or the viewer is detected, and when the detected distance is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the sound level of the speaker is reduced. Even if the user does not notice that the volume of the speaker is raised more than necessary, the volume of the speaker can be automatically adjusted to an appropriate level, and the influence of the speaker sound on the surroundings can be reduced.

According to the nineteenth aspect, when the luminance detected by the luminance detecting means is equal to or more than a predetermined value, the image is controlled so as to reduce the luminance of the display. For example, by reducing the brightness of the display itself when an image is displayed in which a strong light blinks, the effect on the viewer is reduced, and the visual effect is not particularly affected for children with photosensitivity. it can.

According to the twentieth aspect of the present invention, the sound level of the speaker is controlled by comparing the surrounding sound level detected by the sound detection means with the sound level from the speaker. The sound level is automatically adjusted to a level that matches the surrounding sound level.For example, when the surroundings are quiet, the speaker sound level is adjusted to be low, or when the surrounding noise is high, the speaker sound level is adjusted to be high. You.

According to the twenty-first aspect of the present invention, by reading information stored in a storage medium,
Since the game break processing is performed according to the progress of the game, attention can be given to the player so as not to be too tired,
You can be instructed to take a break in the middle of the game. According to the invention described in claim 22, by reading the information stored in the storage medium, it is determined that the game image has been continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more, and it is determined that the game image has been continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more. When it is determined that the game has been displayed, the game break processing is performed, so that if the game is played continuously for a long time, the game break processing can be executed to give attention so that the player does not become too tired. You can be instructed to take a break along the way.

According to the twenty-third aspect of the present invention, by reading information stored in a storage medium,
The game is displayed on the display continuously for a predetermined time or longer, and the game break processing is performed by determining whether or not the game display scene is changed. Can be executed. Therefore, when the game is played continuously for a long time, a rest process can be executed to give attention so that the player does not become too tired, and an instruction to take a break in the middle of the game can be given.

According to the invention of the twenty-fourth aspect, by reading the information stored in the storage medium,
The game break processing program displays a still image or a moving image different from the game image on the display for a predetermined time, so that the game can be forcibly interrupted. This is effective when a child or the like is absorbed in the game. Can be prevented from becoming too tired.

According to the twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, by reading information stored in a storage medium,
The game break processing means outputs a message or voice for instructing to take a break on the display for a predetermined period of time, so that the player can be instructed to take a break without interrupting the game. It can be prevented from being done too much.

According to the twenty-sixth aspect, by reading information stored in a storage medium,
When it is determined that the current time has reached the set time, in order to output an image or sound prompting the user to return home, for example, when a predetermined time at midnight is reached at a play center such as a game center or an amusement park, the child is under 18 years old. It is possible to encourage people to return home and improve the soundness of the amusement facility.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a television game device and a television device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video game device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a main control process executed by a control circuit 23;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a game start process which is a subroutine of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a game break process I which is a subroutine of FIG. 5;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining game break processing II.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a game break process III.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a first modification of the video game device.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a control process executed by a control circuit of a first modification of the video game device.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a second modification of the video game device.

FIG. 11 is a control circuit 23 according to a second modification of the video game device.
5 is a flowchart for explaining a control process executed by the control unit.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a modification 3 of the video game device.

FIG. 13 is a control circuit 23 of a third modification of the video game device.
5 is a flowchart for explaining a control process executed by the control unit.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a modification 4 of the video game device.

FIG. 15 is a control circuit 23 of a modification 4 of the video game device.
5 is a flowchart for explaining a control process executed by the control unit.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a modification 5 of the video game device.

FIG. 17 is a control circuit 23 of a modification 5 of the video game device.
5 is a flowchart for explaining a control process executed by the control unit.

18 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a television device 17. FIG.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a first modification of the television device 17;

FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a second modification of the television device 17.

FIG. 21 is a block diagram for describing a configuration of a third modification of the television device 17.

FIG. 22 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration of a modification 4 of the television apparatus 17.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a modification 5 of the television device 17;

FIG. 24 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a business video game device.

FIG. 25 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an arcade video game device.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a main control process executed by a control circuit 73.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Video game device 12 Device main body 13 Controller 14 Operation key 17 Television device 19 CRT display 20 CD-ROM drive unit 21 Optical pickup unit 22 Audio / image processing unit 23 Control circuit 24 Memory 25, 47 Illuminance sensor 26 Brightness adjustment unit 27 , 49 Lighting adjustment unit 28 Lighting device 29, 50 Distance sensor 30, 32, 34, 48, 51, 54, 56 Ambient environment evaluation unit 31, 53 Sound sensor 33, 53 Maximum brightness setting unit 41 Image control unit 42 Voice control unit 43 Tuner 44 Speaker 45 Timer 46 Break processing circuit 61 Commercial video game device 63 Operation unit 64 CRT display 65, 66 Operation switch 70 CD-ROM drive unit 71 Optical pickup unit 72 Audio / image processing unit 73 Control circuit 74 Memory 75 coin ON switch 76 timer setting unit 77 timer 78 speaker 79 power supply circuit 80 rechargeable battery

Claims (26)

[Claims] 1. A game device with an image display function for operating a game by operating input means in accordance with an image displayed on a display, wherein a control means for performing a game rest process in accordance with the progress of the game is provided. A game device with an image display function. 2. The game device with an image display function according to claim 1, wherein the control unit determines that a game image has been continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more; And a break processing unit for performing a game break process when the determination unit determines that the game image is continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more. 3. The game device with an image display function according to claim 1, wherein the control means displays a game image on the display continuously for a predetermined time or more, and changes a game display scene. Determining means for determining whether or not a game image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more on the display, and performing a game rest process when it is determined that the display scene of the game is changed. A game device having an image display function, comprising: a break processing unit. 4. The game device with an image display function according to claim 1, wherein the game break processing means displays a still image or a moving image different from a game image on the display for a predetermined time. Game device with display function. 5. The game device with an image display function according to claim 1, wherein the game break processing means outputs a message or a voice for instructing to take a break on the display for a predetermined time. A game device with an image display function. 6. A game device with an image display function for playing a game by operating an operation switch of a controller in accordance with an image displayed on a display, comprising: an illuminance detection means for detecting brightness in a room where the display is installed; Control means for adjusting the brightness of the room or the brightness of the display such that the difference between the brightness of the room and the brightness of the display detected by the illuminance detection means is reduced. Game device with image display function. 7. A game device with an image display function for playing a game by operating an input means in accordance with an image displayed on a display, wherein: a distance detecting means for detecting a distance from the display to a player; When the distance detected by the means is equal to or less than a predetermined value, control means for outputting an image or a sound instructing the user to move away from the display. 8. A game device with an image display function for playing a game by operating an input means in accordance with an image displayed on a display, wherein: a distance detection means for detecting a distance from the display to a player; When the distance detected by the means is equal to or less than a predetermined value, a control means for lowering the sound level of the speaker; and a game device with an image display function. 9. A game device with an image display function for playing a game by operating input means in accordance with an image displayed on a display, comprising: a brightness detection means for detecting a maximum brightness of the display; A control device for controlling an image so as to reduce the brightness of the display when the set brightness is equal to or more than a predetermined value, a game device with an image display function. 10. A game device with an image display function for playing a game by operating an input means in accordance with an image displayed on a display, wherein: a sound detection means for detecting a surrounding sound level; Control means for controlling the sound level of the speaker by comparing the sound level of the surrounding sound with the sound level of the speaker. 11. A game is started by inserting a coin,
In a game device with an image display function for playing a game by operating input means in accordance with an image displayed on a display, a timer means for detecting that a current time has reached a preset time, and the timer means And a control unit for outputting an image or a sound for prompting the user to return home when it is detected that the set time has been reached. 12. The game device with an image display function according to claim 11, wherein, when the coin is inserted, the control unit stops outputting the image or sound prompting the user to return to the game mode. A game device with an image display function, characterized by switching. 13. The game device with an image display function according to claim 11, wherein the control means is configured to execute a game when a current time reaches a set time, and to execute a game when the game is over. A game device with an image display function, wherein the game device outputs the image or sound prompting the user to return home. 14. A television apparatus for displaying an image on a display, comprising: a determination unit configured to determine that the image has been continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more; And a break processing unit for performing a break process when it is determined that the display is continuously performed. 15. The television device according to claim 14, wherein the break processing means displays a still image or a moving image different from the rest for a predetermined time on the display. 16. A television apparatus for displaying an image on a display, comprising: illuminance detection means for detecting brightness in a room where the display is installed; and brightness of the room detected by the illuminance detection means and the display of the display. Control means for adjusting the brightness of the room or the brightness of the display so that the difference from the brightness is reduced. 17. A television apparatus for displaying an image on a display, comprising: a distance detecting means for detecting a distance from the display to a viewer; and a distance detected by the distance detecting means being equal to or less than a predetermined value. And a control means for outputting an image or a sound for instructing to move away from the display. 18. A television apparatus for displaying an image on a display, comprising: a distance detecting means for detecting a distance from the display to a viewer; and a distance detected by the distance detecting means being equal to or less than a predetermined value. And a control means for lowering the sound level of the speaker. 19. A television apparatus for displaying an image on a display, comprising: a luminance detecting means for detecting a maximum luminance of the display; and when the luminance detected by the luminance detecting means is equal to or more than a predetermined value. Control means for controlling an image so as to reduce the brightness of the display. 20. A television device for displaying an image on a display, comprising: a sound detecting means for detecting a surrounding sound level; and comparing a surrounding sound level detected by the sound detecting means with a sound level from a speaker. And control means for controlling the sound level of the speaker. 21. A storage medium storing a control program for performing a game break process in accordance with the progress of a game. 22. A discriminating program for discriminating that a game image has been continuously displayed on a display for a predetermined time or more, and the discriminating means determines that the game image has been continuously displayed on the display for a predetermined time or more. A storage medium storing a break processing program for performing a game break processing when the program is executed. 23. A discriminating program for discriminating whether or not a game image is continuously displayed on a display for a predetermined time or more and a display scene of the game is changed. A rest processing program that is displayed continuously for a predetermined time or more and performs a game rest process when it is determined that the display scene of the game is changed. 24. A discriminating program for discriminating whether or not a game image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more on a display, and whether or not a display scene of the game is changed. And a game break processing program for displaying a still image or a moving image different from the game image on the display for a predetermined time when it is determined that the game image is displayed continuously for a predetermined time or more and the display scene of the game is changed. A storage medium characterized by the above-mentioned. 25. A discriminating program for discriminating whether or not a game image is continuously displayed on a display for a predetermined time or more and a display scene of the game is changed, and the discriminating program displays the game image on the display. A game break processing program for displaying a message or a voice instructing to take a break on the display for a predetermined time when it is determined that the game is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more and that the display scene of the game is changed; A storage medium characterized by being performed. 26. A judgment program for judging whether or not the current time has reached a preset time, and when the judgment program judges that the current time has reached the set time, prompting to return home A storage medium storing a control program for outputting an image or a sound.