JP2000262757A - Cenesthesic game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To bodily sense inertial force rich in a sense for the real by providing a seat for sitting a game player and a display image screen for displaying a character moving by operation of an operation part of the game player, and moving the seat to the display image screen according to the game content displayed on the display image screen. SOLUTION: A vehicle 3 forming a shape of an automobile is mounted via pulleys 4 and so forth on a pedestal 1 slidingly movable in the lateral direction on a slide rail 9 so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction via a rotary belt 14 by actuation of a longitudinally sliding motor 12. This vehicle 3 is provided with a seat 2 for placing a game player P, a display image screen 4 for displaying a character appearing in a game, a steering wheel 5, a brake 6 and an accelerator 7 as an operation part operated by a player P. When the character forming a shape of a racing car displayed on a display image screen 4 collides with the other racing car on a game space, the seat 2 is moved in the forward direction to the display image screen 4 to bodily sense a collision state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bodily sensation game machine that allows a game player to experience a realistic inertia force corresponding to the game content displayed on a display screen.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 7-22 is disclosed as a bodily sensation game machine that allows a game player to experience the same inertial force or impact force as a character appearing on a display screen.
One described in Japanese Patent No. 2864 is proposed.

That is, in this bodily sensation game machine, a character appearing in a game is moved in a virtual game space on a display screen in accordance with the movement of a steering wheel and a pedal operated by the game player, and the movement is felt by the game player. A bodily sensation game machine, including a pedestal slidable in at least one direction, and a seat mounted on the pedestal and tilting and moving in the same direction as the pedestal moving direction. By sliding the pedestal at a predetermined acceleration, an inertial force is applied without a time lag in response to an operation of a steering wheel or the like.

[0004]

However, in the above-described bodily sensation game machine, the display screen tilts and moves with sitting down, so that the game player hardly moves with respect to the display screen, and the distance or the distance to the display screen is increased. The direction is almost constant, and it is difficult to receive a realistic feeling.

Further, in this bodily sensation game machine, the seat slides in the same direction as the pedestal, so that the game player
Only the inertial force in a certain fixed direction can be experienced, and it is very difficult to experience various inertial forces felt by the character in the game space.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a bodily sensation game machine that allows a game player to experience a more realistic inertia force in accordance with the game content. I do.

[0007]

In view of the above problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a charge detecting means for detecting a charge of a game player, a seat on which the game player is seated, an operation section operated by the game player, and a character which is moved by operating the operation section of the game player. And a display screen on which a seat is displayed, wherein the seat moves with respect to the display screen in accordance with a game content displayed on the display screen. Is what you do.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle on which a game player is mounted. The vehicle includes a display screen for displaying characters appearing in the game, a seat on which the game player sits, and an operation unit operated by the game player. In the game machine, the seat slides in a direction toward the display screen in accordance with the game content displayed on the display screen, and the vehicle moves in accordance with the game content displayed on the display screen. An object of the present invention is to provide a bodily sensation game machine that slides in a direction different from the direction in which a seat moves.

The invention according to claim 3 uses a vehicle on which a game player is mounted, and the vehicle includes a display screen for displaying characters appearing in the game, a seat on which the game player sits, and an operation unit operated by the game player. A game machine provided with the sensational game machine, wherein the vehicle slides while rotating in a lateral direction with respect to a direction in which the game player views the display screen.

The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to claims 1 to 3.
Wherein the seat and / or the vehicle slides by driving a linear motor.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part showing a bodily sensation game machine of the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, an openable door provided on a side surface of the vehicle is omitted.

This bodily sensation game machine has a pedestal 1 capable of sliding in a lateral direction, and an automobile having a seat 2 capable of sliding in a front-back direction on the pedestal 1 and on which a game player is mounted. The vehicle 3 includes a display screen 4 displaying characters appearing in the game, a seat 2 on which a game player sits,
Steering wheel 5 as an operation unit operated by the game player,
A brake 6 and an accelerator 7 are provided.

The vehicle 2 slides laterally on a slide rail 9 on a stage 8. For this reason, a fence 10 made of a string is provided as a mark so as to avoid a danger that a spectator who does not play the game contacts the vehicle 3. Next to the stairs for the game player to go up to this stage 8, there is a fee input machine 1 for inputting a fee.
1 is provided.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a main part of the bodily sensation game machine of the present embodiment. As can be seen from this figure, seat 2 is a vehicle 3
The display screen 3 is provided so as to slide in the front-rear direction with respect to the display screen 3 fixed therein. The sliding movement of the seat 2 is performed by driving the front and rear slide motor 12. The front-rear slide motor 12 has a rotating pulley 13 attached to its rotating shaft, and a rotating belt 14 is hung between the rotating pulley 13 and another rotating pulley (not shown). A bracket 15 is fixed to a part of the rotating belt 14. A connection member 16 for connecting the vehicle 3 is attached to the bracket 15. Therefore, the vehicle 3 is slid by the front-rear slide motor 12 being driven and rotated. In addition, the vehicle 3 is mounted on four pulleys K (only two front ones are shown in FIG. 2) that slides on the pedestal 1 in addition to moving on the slide rail S in order to realize stable and smooth sliding movement. are doing. The sliding movement of the seat 2 is performed according to the game content displayed on the display screen 4. As described above, since the seat 2 on which the game player P sits is slid in the front-rear direction with respect to the fixed display screen 4, the game player himself / herself moves the display screen 4 according to the game content regardless of his / her intention. Such as moving closer or farther or moving left and right to change the viewing direction,
It is possible to obtain a bodily sensation according to the game content.
As a specific example, when a character in the form of a race car displayed on the display screen 4 collides with another race car in the game space, the seat 2 slides forward with respect to the display screen 4. Thereby, the game player P can experience the inertial force in the forward direction felt when the vehicle actually collides. Further, for example, when the character takes the form of an airplane, when the acceleration suddenly increases when approaching on the runway, the seat 2 is moved from the display screen 4 in order to transmit the inertia force given to the pilot to the game player. By sliding in either of the front and rear directions, it is attempted to give the same inertia force to the game player.

As shown in a schematic top view of this embodiment in FIG. 3, the vehicle 3 rotates on a stage 8 along a slide rail 9 in the direction A (forward and reverse) in FIG. . The vehicle 3 is provided on the pedestal 1 as described above, and the pedestal 1 is mechanically connected to a rotation motor 17 for rotating the vehicle 2 in the A direction via connection means. As shown in FIG. 4, the connecting means includes a connecting bar 18 having one end attached to the pedestal 1,
8, a rotating disk 19 with the other end attached, a rotating shaft 20 with one end fitted to the axis of the rotating disk 19, and the other end of the rotating shaft 20 fitted. A rotating roller 21 and another rotating roller 23 attached via the rotating roller 21 and the rotating belt 22. The rotating roller 23 is
The rotation shaft of the rotation motor 17 is connected and fixed via a coupling 24. Therefore, when the rotation motor 17 is driven and its rotation shaft is rotated, the pedestal 1 is rotated in the direction A in FIG. 3 via the connection means described above. The vehicle 3 also rotates in the direction A with the rotation of the pedestal 1. Also,
A pulley 25 for smoothing the rotation of the pedestal 1 is attached to the lower surface of the connection bar 18 so as to come into contact with the stage 8. The rotating motor 17 and the rotating shaft 20 are supported by a stay 26, and a bearing 27 for stably rotating the rotating shaft 20 is fitted to the stay 26.

As described above, the vehicle 3 on which the game player rides slides in a direction different from the direction of movement of the pedestal 1, so that the game player can experience the inertial force due to the movement of the vehicle 3 while having such a vehicle. In addition to the inertial force due to the movement 3, the player can experience the inertial force in a direction different from this movement, and can play the game while experiencing the inertial force that the game player has never felt before.

Specifically, when the character appearing on the display screen 4 is in the form of a race car, the lateral inertial force applied when the race car runs at a high speed on a curved road with a large angle is represented by: The vehicle 3 using the rotating motor 17
By rotating, the same inertia force can be applied to the game player riding on the vehicle 3.

On the display screen 4, since the race car is traveling on a curved road, the direction in which the inertia force is applied is constantly changing. If the vehicle 3 is slid linearly in the lateral direction without sliding in the turning direction, the vehicle 3 cannot follow such a change in the direction of the inertial force.
It is difficult to provide realistic inertial force. However, in the bodily sensation game machine of the present embodiment, since the vehicle 3 is slid in the rotating direction, it is possible to apply inertial forces corresponding to curves at various angles.

In the bodily sensation game machine of the present embodiment, the vehicle 3 on which the game player rides slides in a direction different from the moving direction of the seat, that is, in a lateral direction with respect to the front-back direction. While the player feels that the distance and direction with respect to the display screen 4 change with the movement of the game player, the player can experience the inertial force in a direction different from this movement separately from such a movement of the game player itself, and It is possible to play the game while experiencing the inertial force that is not felt before.

More specifically, using the above-described example again, when the race car collides with another race car and rolls at a high speed on a curved road with a large angle, the collision first occurs. Is displayed by combining the sliding movement of the seat 2 in the front-rear direction and the sliding movement of the vehicle 3 in the turning direction of the vehicle 3. The drive control of the front-rear slide motor 12 and the rotation motor 17 is performed so as to follow the inertial force given to the race car displayed on the screen. The specific example described above is only a part of the movement. In the bodily sensation game machine of the present embodiment, various inertial forces generated according to the movement of the character displayed on the display screen 3 and the external force are transmitted to the front-rear slide motor 12 and the By controlling the driving of the rotation motor 17, it is possible to follow the rotation.

Next, the function of the bodily sensation game machine of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions of the bodily sensation game machine of the present embodiment.

That is, this game machine has a charge detecting means 28 comprising an optical sensor for detecting a charge of a game player, image data 29 such as a character displayed on the display screen 3 and music played during the game. And other sound data 30 and a game program 3 in which game contents are stored.
1 and a CPU 32 for executing the game program 31 to display and reproduce the image data 29 and the sound data 30, respectively.
And a front-rear slide motor driven by a command of a CPU 32 in accordance with an operation of these operation units and a game program 31, comprising a handle 5, a brake 6, and an accelerator 7 as operation units actually operated by hands and feet by a game player. 12 and a rotation motor 17. That is, the front-rear slide motor 12 and the rotation motor 17 are controlled to be driven in accordance with the game content displayed on the display screen 4 according to the progress of the game. Further, in order to provide a more realistic inertia force to the game player, a sensor for detecting the inertia force is provided, and the front and rear slide motor 12 and the rotation motor 17 are determined in advance by executing the game program 31. It is also possible to drive while detecting whether the inertia force has a given value.

In this embodiment, the sliding movement of the vehicle 3 and the seat 2 is performed by a motor. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a linear motor may be used.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the linear motor uses a rotary machine 33 having a cylindrical rod shape. The rotary machine 33 includes a stator 34 forming an outer peripheral surface, and a stator 34. And a rotator 35 rotatable inside. In the case of using a linear motor in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7, the rotating machine 33 has a developed flat plate structure, and a relatively linear motion between the stator 36 and the mover 37. Use a structure in which thrust works as if Since this thrust is generated by the action of the eddy current generated in the mover 37 and the moving magnetic field generated by the stator 36 (Fleming's left-hand rule), there is no power conversion mechanism such as a gear or a ball screw unlike a rotary electric motor. Thus, it is possible to directly obtain a linear motion. Attach the mover 37 to the vehicle side,
By attaching the stator 36 to the slide rail side,
It is possible to perform so-called direct drive. When a linear motor having such a structure is employed, the sliding state of the vehicle 2 or the seat 4 is very smooth as compared with a normal AC motor or a servomotor, and especially when the slide movement is started or stopped. Hardly perceives impacts and vibrations, and the inertia force due to the impacts and vibrations is hardly offset, so that a larger inertia force can be given to the game player.

In this embodiment, a curved slide rail is used. However, it is also possible to use a circumferential slide rail, for example, to rotate the vehicle one or more rounds. It is also possible to give a larger inertial force.

Further, in this embodiment, only one vehicle is provided for the slide rail. However, two or more vehicles can be provided. For example, each of the vehicles can be individually rotated. With a structure, it is also possible to make a communication type battle game played. Conventionally, when playing an opponent game, the opponent's game player often exists right beside, and when playing the game, it was difficult to play the game while watching the opponent's movements and facial expressions. The game player can see that another game player is playing the game while playing the game, and can play a more exciting competitive game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the seat 2 is slid in the front-rear direction with respect to the display screen 4, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the seat 2 may be slid in the horizontal direction, that is, in the same direction as the vehicle 3. In addition to the above, it is also possible to adopt a structure that can be slid in both the front-rear direction and the horizontal direction, and it is possible to move the display screen 4 in any direction.

In the present embodiment, the charge input machine 11 is connected to the vehicle 2
Although provided outside, it is not limited to this, and may be provided inside the vehicle 2. In this case, a detection structure using an optical sensor may be used. Further, a pressure sensor or the like may be provided on the seat itself, and the pressure sensor may detect that the game player is sitting on the seat, thereby prompting the game player to input a fee. When the content of the game to be played is a car race, it is possible to display to the game player that the user wears a seat belt. In this way, when the game player just sits in the seat and actually gets into the car and enters the key,
In addition to being able to display various contents displayed to the driver, it is possible to guide the game player to smoothly play the game.

In the present embodiment, the vehicle and the seat are slid only in the horizontal direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an inclining means for inclining the vehicle and / or the seat itself is added. It is also possible to provide it. For example, when the game content is to attack and defend against an enemy character while flying an airplane, the airplane actually not only travels in a horizontal state but also may fly in an inclined state. This makes it possible to make the vehicle and / or the seat correspond to the movement of the airplane, thereby increasing the range of patterns and types that can be experienced by the game player, and providing the game player with a more realistic experience. As means for inclining the vehicle, pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders or mechanisms for moving the vehicle up and down by motor drive are provided on the pedestal on the left and right, and driven according to the game content,
The vehicle can be tilted on the pedestal, and the seats can also have the drive means mounted within the vehicle as described above so that the seats are tilted within the vehicle.

[0032]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the visual recognition direction changes as the game player moves toward or away from the display screen or moves right and left with respect to the display screen according to the content of the game regardless of his / her intention. For example, it is possible to obtain a bodily sensation according to the game content.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the vehicle on which the game player rides slides in a direction different from the moving direction of the seat, the distance and direction of the game player with respect to the display screen change as the seat moves. On the other hand, in addition to such a movement of the game player itself, the player can experience an inertia force in a direction different from this movement, and experience the game while experiencing an inertia force that the game player has never felt before. It is possible to do.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the vehicle slides while rotating in the lateral direction with respect to the direction in which the game player views the display screen. For example, the character displayed on the display screen is curved. Even when the player moves, it is possible to provide the game player with an inertial force corresponding to this.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the seat and / or the vehicle slides by driving the linear motor, the sliding state of the vehicle or the seat is very smooth as compared with, for example, an AC motor or a servo motor. In particular, when the slide movement is started or stopped, the impact or vibration caused by the motor drive is less likely to be felt, and the inertia force due to the impact or vibration is less canceled, and a larger inertia force can be given to the game player. Becomes

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an essential part showing a bodily sensation game machine of the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a main part showing the bodily sensation game machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing the bodily sensation game machine of the present embodiment. .

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a horizontal sliding structure of a vehicle used in the bodily sensation game machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions of the bodily sensation game machine of the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the principle of a linear motor as a driving means for slidingly moving a vehicle or a seat in the bodily sensation game machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the principle of a linear motor as a driving means for slidingly moving a vehicle or a seat in the bodily sensation game machine of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pedestal 2 Seat 3 Vehicle 4 Display screen 5 Handle (operation part) 6 Brake (operation part) 7 Accelerator (operation part) 8 Stage 9 Slide rail

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A charge detecting means for detecting a charge input of a game player, a seat on which the game player sits, an operation unit operated by the game player, and a display on which a character moved by operation of the operation unit of the game player is displayed. A game machine provided with a screen, wherein the seat moves with respect to the display screen in accordance with a game content displayed on the display screen. 2. A game machine having a display on which characters appearing in a game are displayed, a seat on which the game player sits, and an operation unit operated by the game player. The seat slides in a direction toward the display screen according to the game content displayed on the display screen, and the vehicle moves in the seat moving direction according to the game content displayed on the display screen. A bodily sensation game machine that slides in different directions. 3. A game machine equipped with a display on which characters appearing in a game are displayed, a seat on which the game player sits, and an operation unit operated by the game player. The bodily sensation game machine, wherein the vehicle slides while rotating in a lateral direction with respect to a direction in which a game player views the display screen. Since the vehicle on which the game player rides slides in a direction different from the direction of movement of the pedestal,
While the game player experiences the inertial force due to the movement of the vehicle, the player can experience the inertial force in a direction different from this movement apart from the inertial force due to the movement of the vehicle, and the game player can feel the moment It is possible to play the game while experiencing the inertia force without any. 4. The bodily sensation game machine according to claim 1, wherein the seat and / or the vehicle is slid by driving a linear motor.