JP2001252470A - Video game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To detect the three-dimensional movements of the feet of a player. SOLUTION: This video game device is provided with sensors 1c fitted to the soles of the feet of the player, transmitting circuits 1a transmitting the information of the movements of the feet of the player detected by the sensors 1c, receiving circuits 6 receiving the information of the movements of the feet of the player transmitted with the transmitting circuits 1a, and a CPU circuit 7 synthesizing an image of corresponding movements based on the information of the movements of the feet of the player received with the receiving circuits.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video game apparatus for detecting a movement of a player's foot.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a video game apparatus which detects the movement of a player's foot with a foot switch or a foot pedal.

[0003]

However, since a foot switch or a foot pedal cannot detect a three-dimensional movement of a player's foot, it cannot detect a complicated movement of the player's foot. There was room for improvement in terms of simplicity of expression.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to detect a three-dimensional movement of a player's foot.

[0005]

In order to achieve this object, the invention according to claim 1 comprises a sensor (1c) attached to a sole of a player for detecting the movement of the player's foot, and a sensor (1c). ), A transmitting circuit (1a) for transmitting the information on the movement of the player's foot detected, a receiving circuit (6) for receiving the information on the movement of the player's foot transmitted by the transmitting circuit (1a), and a receiving circuit. And a CPU circuit (7) for synthesizing an image of the corresponding motion based on the information of the foot motion of the player received by the CPU.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the sensor (1c) and the transmitting circuit (1a) are provided inside a shoe type input device (1) having a slipper-like appearance, and the shoe type input device is provided. The device (1) is attached to a sole of a player.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the communication between the transmitting circuit (1a) and the receiving circuit (6) is wireless.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the sensor (1c) is an acceleration sensor.

[0009]

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

FIGS. 1 and 2 are a block connection diagram and a perspective view showing an embodiment of a video game apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a video game device includes a main device 4 as a center, a last input device 1, an operation device 2,
It comprises a monitor 3 and a speaker 5. The shoe last input device 1 has a slipper-like shape as shown in FIG. 2 and is used for detecting the movement of the player's foot by being attached to the sole of the player, and has a transmission circuit 1a and a sensor inside. 1c (FIG. 1). The sensor 1c is, for example, an acceleration sensor, and wirelessly transmits the detected movement of the player's foot to the main device 4 (reception circuit 6) via the transmission circuit 1a.

The operating device 2 is a device operated by a player, such as buttons and switches. As shown in FIG. 2, it is arranged at a position where the player can easily operate with his / her feet. The monitor 3 converts the image output signal of the main device 4 into a visible image and displays it. The speaker 5 converts an audio output signal of the main device 4 (sound system circuit 16) into an audible sound and outputs it.

The main device 4 comprises a receiving circuit 6, a CPU circuit 7, a video control circuit 11, a screen memory 14, a sound system circuit 16, and the like. The receiving circuit 6 transmits information of the player's foot movement detected by the last input device 1 to the CPU circuit 7. Also, if the player
A state in which a button, a switch, or the like (the operation device 2) is operated is detected and transmitted to the CPU circuit 7.

The work memory 9 is used as a work area of the CPU circuit 7. The program memory 10 has a CP
The program of the U circuit 7 is stored. CPU circuit 7
Outputs image data to the screen memory 14 via the video control circuit 11 and the video bus 13. The monitor 3 reads out the image data written in the screen memory 14, converts it into a visible image, and displays it. The player operates the operation device 2 while watching the visible image on the monitor 3 to advance the game.

When the CPU circuit 7 performs audio output,
The audio data is output to the sound system circuit 16 via the dual port RAM 15. The sound system circuit 16 performs audio signal processing, generates an analog audio output signal, and outputs it to the speaker 5. The speaker 5 outputs a sound output signal of the sound system circuit 16 as an audible sound. The player moves the foot while operating the operation device 2 while listening to the sound output from the speaker 5, and proceeds with the game.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example in which the above-mentioned last input device 1, operating device 2, monitor 3, and main device 4 are applied to a skate game. When the player attaches the shoe-type input device 1 to the sole and performs the skating posture and movement, the sensor 1c detects the movement of the player's foot, and displays a moving image of the corresponding skater on the monitor 3.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example in which the above-mentioned last input device 1, operating device 2, monitor 3, and main device 4 are applied to a dance game. When the player attaches the shoe-type input device 1 to the sole and performs a dance posture and movement, the sensor 1c detects the movement of the player's foot and displays a moving image of the corresponding dancer on the monitor 3.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example in which the above-mentioned last input device 1, operating device 2, monitor 3, and main device 4 are applied to a kick boxing game. When the player attaches the shoe-type input device 1 to the sole of the foot and performs kickboxing posture and movement, the sensor 1c detects the movement of the player's foot and monitors the moving image of the corresponding boxer.
To be displayed.

In addition, the above-mentioned shoe-shaped input device 1 is used for a mountain climbing experience game, a soccer game, a marathon game, and the like.
The operation device 2, the monitor 3, and the main device 4 can be applied.

[0020]

As described above, according to the video game apparatus of the present invention, the sensor (1c) attached to the sole of the player to detect the movement of the player's foot and the sensor (1c) detect the movement. A transmission circuit (1a) for transmitting information on a player's foot movement, a reception circuit (6) for receiving the player's foot movement information transmitted from the transmission circuit (1a), and a game received by the reception circuit And a CPU circuit (7) for synthesizing an image of the corresponding motion based on the information of the motion of the foot of the person.
It is possible to detect the movement of the player's foot in three dimensions.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a video game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a video game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a video game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a video game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a video game device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 shoe last input device 1a transmitting circuit 1c sensor 2 operating device 3 monitor 4 main device 5 speaker 6 receiving circuit 7 CPU circuit 9 work memory 10 program memory 11 video control circuit 13 video bus 14 screen memory 15 dual port RAM 16 sound system circuit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A sensor (1c) attached to the sole of a player to detect the movement of the player's foot, and a transmission circuit (2) for transmitting information on the movement of the player's foot detected by the sensor (1c). 1a), a receiving circuit (6) for receiving the information on the movement of the player's foot transmitted by the transmitting circuit (1a), and information on the movement of the player's foot received by the receiving circuit. A video game device comprising: a CPU circuit (7) for synthesizing an image of a corresponding motion. 2. The sensor (1c) and the transmitting circuit (1).
a) a shoe last input device having a slipper-like appearance (1)
The video game device according to claim 1, wherein the shoe type input device (1) is provided inside the player, and is attached to a sole of a player. 3. The video game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the communication between said transmitting circuit (1a) and said receiving circuit (6) is wireless. 4. The video game device according to claim 1, wherein said sensor (1c) is an acceleration sensor.