JP2001325073A - Operation-recognizing system, game system, game processing method and recording medium with program for game recorded - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation recognizing system, a game system, a game processing method, and a recording medium, capable of shortening a time difference between the start of a pointing operation and the firing of offensive bullets by a player, and recognizing the pointing operation and sign-setting operation by the player as operation data. SOLUTION: First shield data detecting device 27-1 and a second shield data detecting device 27-2 are arranged on the front face of a monitor device. The first shield data detecting device 27-1 generates the shield data of a mask put through a first detecting face 15-1. The second shield data detecting device 27-2 generates the shield data of a finger put through a second detecting face 15-2. Then, a sign drawn by a sign input is identified, based on the shield data generated by the first shield data detecting device 27-1. Then, the part designated by the pointing operation is recognized, based on two-dimensional coordinate data generated by the second shield data detecting device 27-2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an operation recognition system capable of directly reading the operation of a player, a game system using the operation recognition system, a game processing method effective for realizing the game system, and a game system. The present invention relates to a recording medium on which a program is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A technique of directly reflecting the movement of a player in the game content is useful for enhancing the entertainment of the game. If such an input operation is possible, the player can perform the game operation more intuitively.

[0003] The present applicant has developed a game system that uses movement of a player's finger or the like as operation data. For example, this is a game system that uses an operation as operation data when a player points to an arbitrary point in a monitor screen that he / she wants to attack, or traces the screen to set magic contents.

Such a game system has a function of detecting a position of a player's finger raised on the front of a monitor screen, thereby recognizing an attack position, firing an attack bullet at the position, and detecting the aforementioned position. The function of continuously monitoring the position of the finger by the function of recognizing the sign from the locus of the finger. On the other hand, the player generally expects an attack to start when the user points at the monitor screen.

[0005]

However, a game system employing the above-described function of recognizing a player's operation cannot start an attack corresponding to a pointing operation at a timing suitable for the player's sense. Was.
In such a game system, in order to distinguish between the pointing operation and the sign setting operation, since the operation after the pointing of the monitor screen is identified, an attack bullet is fired from the start of the pointing operation of the player. There is a slight time difference until

[0006] A first object of the present invention is to meet the above-mentioned demand, and reduces the time difference between when a player starts pointing and when an attack bullet is fired,
Another object of the present invention is to provide an operation recognition system capable of recognizing a pointing operation and a sign setting operation by a player as operation data. A second object of the present invention is to provide a game system using the above operation recognition system. A third object of the present invention is to provide a game processing method for realizing the above game system on a computer. A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium on which a program necessary for realizing the above-mentioned game device on a computer is recorded.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an operation recognition system for recognizing a player's operation performed on the front of a monitor and inputting data.
Based on shielding data generation means for generating shielding data detected from a plurality of detection surfaces formed at an arbitrary interval in front of the monitor, and shielding data detected on other than the detection surface formed at a position closest to the monitor, A signature identifying means for identifying a signature, and a designation operation recognizing means for judging a pointing operation based on shielding data detected on a detection surface formed at a position closest to the monitor are provided.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, a flat plate for transmitting light is disposed in front of the monitor.

A third invention is the first invention or the second invention, wherein the same coordinate data is used as shielding data detected from a plurality of detection surfaces including a detection surface formed closest to the monitor. In this case, there is provided a designation operation recognizing means for recognizing a pointing operation.

[0010] A fourth invention is the first invention or the second invention, wherein after a shield is detected on a detection surface formed at a position farthest from the monitor, the monitor is connected to the monitor within a predetermined period. When a shield cannot be detected on the detection surface formed at a close position, or when the movement of the shield is detected on the detection surface formed at a position farthest from the monitor, the operation of specifying the position on the monitor is ignored. It further comprises an operation determination prohibiting means for performing the operation determination.

A fifth invention is the first invention or the second invention, wherein based on a moving speed or a moving direction of the shield obtained from the shield data detected on the plurality of detection surfaces,
It is characterized by comprising a judgment means for judging whether the input operation is intended to input a signature or to specify a position on a screen.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an operation recognition method for recognizing a player's operation performed in front of a monitor and inputting data, wherein a shield detected from a plurality of detection surfaces formed at arbitrary intervals in front of the monitor. A step of generating data, a step of identifying a signature based on shielding data detected at a position other than the detection surface formed at the position closest to the monitor, and a step of identifying the signature at the detection surface formed at the position closest to the monitor. Determining a pointing operation based on the shielding data.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the second object, in a game system for recognizing a player's operation performed in front of a monitor and inputting data, the game system is formed at an arbitrary interval in front of the monitor. Shielding data generation means for generating shielding data detected from the plurality of detection surfaces, and signature identification means for identifying a signature based on shielding data detected on a detection surface other than the detection surface formed at a position closest to the monitor; The game proceeds based on the result of recognition by the designated operation recognizing means for determining a pointing operation from the shielding data detected on the detection surface formed at the position closest to the monitor, and the sign recognizing means or the specified operation recognizing means. And a game processing means for causing the game to be executed.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game processing method for recognizing a player's operation performed in front of a monitor and proceeding with a game in order to achieve the third object. Generating shielding data detected from the plurality of detection surfaces, and identifying a signature based on the shielding data detected at a position other than the detection surface formed at the position closest to the monitor. Determining a pointing operation from the shielding data detected on the detection surface formed in the detecting surface, and advancing the game based on the result recognized in the step of identifying the signature or the step of recognizing the pointing operation. , Is characterized by having.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the fourth object, a storage medium storing a program for realizing on a computer a game which advances a game by recognizing a player's operation performed on the front of a monitor. A process for generating shielding data detected from a plurality of detection surfaces formed at an arbitrary interval in front of the monitor, and based on shielding data detected on a surface other than the detection surface formed at a position closest to the monitor. , A process of identifying a signature, a process of determining a pointing operation based on shielding data detected on a detection surface formed at a position closest to the monitor, and a process of identifying the signature or recognizing the pointing operation. A program for causing a computer to execute a process of advancing a game based on a result recognized in the process is recorded.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiment 1 Hereinafter, the game system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of a shielded data detection device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 1A is a side view illustrating the structure of the shielded data detection device according to the embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating the structure of the shielded data detection device according to the embodiment as viewed from the front. FIG.

FIG. 1 shows a game system according to the present embodiment.
(A) As shown in FIG.
And a shielded data detection device 27 is provided. The monitor device 10 has a 29-inch screen 10A for displaying a game image. Since the flat plate 11 is arranged in front of the screen 10A, the player confirms that the player can point to an arbitrary position on the screen 10A by touching the flat plate 11 with a finger or the like at a substantially uniform distance. be able to. Since the flat plate 11 is formed in a flat plate shape using a material that transmits light, such as acrylic or glass, the player can visually recognize an image displayed on the screen 10A via the flat plate 11.

The shielding data detecting device 27 is a first shielding data detecting device 2 arranged in front of the flat plate 11 in FIG.
7-1 and a second shielded data detection device 27-2. As shown in FIG. 1A, the first shielded data detection device 27-1 is arranged at a predetermined interval from the second shielded data detection device 27-2.

The specific configuration of the first shielded data detection device 27-1 will be described, and the detection surface of the first shielded data detection device 27-1 will be described. First shielded data detection device 27-1
As shown in FIG. 1B, a first X-coordinate detection light-emitting module group 12-1, a first X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14-1, and a first Y-coordinate detection light-emitting module 16 as shown in FIG.
-1, the first Y coordinate detection module 18-1.

First X-coordinate detection light emitting module group 12
-1 is arranged at a predetermined interval below the screen 10A as shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b). The first X-coordinate detection light-emitting module group 12-1 is composed of four light-emitting modules 20 arranged adjacent to each other as shown in FIG. The light emitting module 20 includes 16 light emitting elements 24 arranged at equal intervals of about 10 mm. Therefore, the first X-coordinate detection light-emitting module group 12-1 has 64 light-emitting elements 24. The provision of the 64 light-emitting elements 24 is determined so as to cover the 29-inch screen 10A at regular intervals of about 10 mm. By changing the screen size, the number of light emitting elements 24 to be arranged is changed. The reason for arranging at equal intervals of about 10 mm is determined in consideration of the diameter of the finger, thereby making it easier to detect the movement of the finger.

First X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14
-1 is arranged at a predetermined interval above the screen 10A as shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b). The first X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14-1 is composed of four light-receiving modules 22 arranged adjacent to each other as shown in FIG. The light receiving module 22 includes the light emitting element 2 described above.
There are provided 16 light receiving elements 26 arranged at intervals of about 10 mm which is the same as the interval of 4. Therefore, the first X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14-1 has 64 light-receiving elements 26 of 10 mm.
They are arranged at about intervals. As described above, the light receiving elements 26 constituting the first X coordinate detection light receiving module group 14-1
And the number of arrangements are the same as the arrangement intervals and the number of light-emitting elements 24 constituting the first X-coordinate detection light-emitting module group 12-1.

First Y-coordinate detecting light emitting module group 16
1 is arranged at a predetermined interval to the left of the monitor device 10 as shown in FIG. The first Y-coordinate detection light emitting module group 16-1 includes three light emitting modules 20 arranged adjacent to each other as shown in FIG. The light emitting module 20 includes the 1
Since there are 16 light emitting elements 24 arranged at equal intervals of about 0 mm, the first Y coordinate detecting light emitting module group 1
In 6-1, 48 light emitting elements 24 are arranged at intervals of about 10 mm.

First Y-coordinate detecting light receiving module group 18
-1 is arranged at a predetermined interval to the right of the screen of the monitor device 10 as shown in FIG. The first Y-coordinate detection light-receiving module 18-1 is composed of three light-receiving modules 22 arranged adjacent to FIG.
Since the light receiving module 22 includes the 16 light receiving elements 26 arranged at equal intervals of about 10 mm as described above, the first light receiving module group 18-1 for detecting the Y coordinate is provided.
Has 48 light receiving elements 26 arranged at intervals of about 10 mm. As described above, the arrangement interval and the number of the light receiving elements 26 constituting the first light receiving module group 18-1 for Y coordinate detection are determined by the light emitting elements 24 constituting the first light emitting module group 16-1 for Y coordinate detection. It is the same as the arrangement interval and the number of arrangements.

First X-coordinate detection light emitting module group 12
-1 and all the light-receiving elements 2 belonging to the first X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14-1.
6 is disposed so that its optical axis faces the plane plate 11 at a position separated by a predetermined length as shown in FIG. Thus, the light emitting element 24 belonging to the first X coordinate detection light emitting module group 12-1 and the light receiving element 26 belonging to the first X coordinate detection light receiving module group 14-1 are opposed to each other. Together constitute a photocoupler.

First Y-coordinate detecting light emitting module group 16
-1 and all the light-receiving elements 2 belonging to the first Y-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 18-1.
6 is disposed so that its optical axis faces the plane plate 11 at a position separated by a predetermined length as shown in FIG. In this manner, the light emitting element 24 belonging to the first Y coordinate detecting light emitting module group 16-1 and the light receiving element 26 belonging to the first Y coordinate detecting light receiving module group 18-1 are opposed to each other. Together constitute a photocoupler.

The above-mentioned first shielded data detecting device 27-1
The plane on which the photocoupler of the optical system transmits and receives light (FIG. 1)
(A) indicates the first detection surface 1).
5-1.

The second shielded data detection device 27-2 includes a second X-coordinate detection light emitting module group 12-2 and a second X-coordinate detection light-emitting module group 12-2.
It is composed of a light receiving module group for coordinate detection 14-2, a second light emitting module for Y coordinate detection 16-2, and a second module for Y coordinate detection 18-2. The specific configuration of the second shielded data detection device 27-2 is the same as that of the first shielded data detection device 27-1 described above, and thus will be omitted, and the outline will be centered on the detection surface.

Second light emitting module group 12 for X coordinate detection
-2 and all light-receiving elements 2 belonging to the second X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14-2.
6 designates the optical axis of the flat plate 11 as shown in FIG.
It is arranged so as to face a position separated by a predetermined length from the camera. Thus, the light emitting element 24 belonging to the second X coordinate detection light emitting module group 12-2 and the light receiving element 26 belonging to the second X coordinate detection light receiving module group 14-2 face each other. Together constitute a photocoupler.

Second Y-coordinate detection light emitting module group 16
-2 and all light-receiving elements 2 belonging to the second Y-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 18-2.
6 is arranged so that its optical axes face each other as shown in FIG. Thereby, all the light emitting elements 24 belonging to the second Y coordinate detecting light emitting module group 16-2 and all the light receiving elements 26 belonging to the second Y coordinate detecting light receiving module group 18-2 face each other. The objects constitute a photocoupler. The plane (the plane indicated by the broken line 15-2 in FIG. 1A) through which the photocoupler constituting the second shielded data detection device 27-2 transmits and receives light is referred to as a second detection surface 15-2. .

First X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14
-1 and the second X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14-2 are arranged above the monitor device 10 because the first X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14-1 and the second X-coordinate detection light-receiving module This is to prevent a light receiving element included in the module group 14-2 from receiving light emitted from above the room to prevent malfunction.

The above-described monitor device 10, first shielded data detection device 27-1, and second shielded data detection device 2
7-2 is connected to the game processing unit 28 via a communication interface. Game processing unit 28
Includes an arithmetic processing unit, a memory, or a recording medium on which a predetermined program is recorded (both not shown), and includes a monitor device 10, a first coordinate detecting means 27-1 and a Second shielding data detection device 27-2
While transmitting and receiving data to and from the server, various processes necessary for the progress of the game described later are executed.

Next, referring to FIG. 2, the first shielded data detecting device 27-1 and the second shielded data detecting device 27-
Circuit configuration 2 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a pair of the light emitting module 20 and the light receiving module 22. First light emitting module group 1 for X coordinate detection
2-1 and second light emitting module group 12 for X-coordinate detection
-2 are the light emitting modules 20 shown in FIG.
They are connected in series. The first Y-coordinate detection light-emitting module group 16-1 and the second Y-coordinate detection light-emitting module group 16-2 each have three light-emitting modules 20 shown in FIG. 2 connected in series.

The light emitting module 20 includes, as shown in FIG. 2, the 16 light emitting elements 24 described above, and a timing control circuit 30 for controlling the light emitting timing thereof. A clock signal (CLK) supplied from the game processing unit 28 (see FIG. 1) and a start signal (STAR)
T), the lighting timing of the 16 light emitting elements 24 is controlled.

First X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14
-1 and second X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14-
2, two light receiving modules 22 shown in FIG. 2 are connected in series. The first Y-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 18-1 and the second Y-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 18-2 each include a light-receiving module 2 shown in FIG.
3 are connected in series.

The light receiving module 22 includes a voltage comparator 32, a D flip-flop (D-FF) 34, a timing control circuit 36, and a shift register 38 corresponding to each of the 16 light receiving elements 26 as shown in FIG. Prepare. The voltage comparator 32 converts a binarized signal obtained by comparing a signal output from the light receiving element 26 with a predetermined comparison voltage into a DF signal.
Supply to F34. The D-FF 34 latches at a predetermined timing described later.

The timing control circuit 36 latches the 16 D-FFs 34 based on the clock signal (CLK) supplied from the game processing unit 28 (see FIG. 1) and the start signal (START). And the transfer timing of the shift register 38 is controlled.

The shift register 38 is provided with a signal output terminal SOUT and a signal input terminal SIN.
Of the four shift registers 38 belonging to the first X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14-1, the SOUT of the foremost stage is connected to the game processing unit 28 via a serial interface, and the other shift registers The SOUT 38 is connected to the SIN of the shift register 38 located at the preceding stage. The second X
The four shift registers 38 belonging to the light receiving module group for coordinate detection 14-2 and the three shift registers 38 respectively belonging to the first and second light receiving module groups 18-1 and 18-2 for Y coordinate detection also include: They are connected according to similar rules.

Next, referring to FIG. 3, the operation of the light emitting and receiving modules 20, 22 shown in FIG. 2 will be described in more detail. FIG. 3A shows the timing at which a start signal is issued from the game processing unit 28 to the light emitting module 20 and the light receiving module 22. The game system of the present embodiment advances the game while synchronizing various controls for each inter, for example, with 1/60 second as one inter. The start signal is issued from the game processing unit 28 in synchronization with the start timing of one inter.

FIGS. 3B to 3E show light emission timings of two elements located at the front stage and light emission timings of two elements located at the rear stage of the 16 light emitting elements 24. FIG. This means that the sixteen light emitting elements 24 sequentially emit light within the light emitting module 20 with a predetermined time difference from the preceding stage.

FIGS. 3 (f) to 3 (i) show 16 D-
Two of the FFs 34 located at the preceding stage indicate the timing of latching data, and two located at the subsequent stage indicate the timing of latching data. These are 16-stage DF
F34 indicates that data is sequentially latched one by one every clock from the preceding stage.

If there is no light blocking element between the light emitting element 24 and the light receiving element 26, the light emitted from the light emitting element is received by the light receiving element 26. 16-stage D-FF3
Reference numeral 4 latches on-state data meaning "light reception". On the other hand, when there is a shield between the two, light emitted from the light emitting element does not reach the light receiving element 26. Therefore, the 16-stage D-FF 34 latches data in the OFF state, which means “non-light reception”.

In this embodiment, the sixteen light emitting elements 24 constituting the light emitting module 20 emit light sequentially with a predetermined time difference, and the D-FF 3
4, data is latched within the light emitting period of the opposing light emitting element 24. This prevents the D-FF 34 from latching data corresponding to light emitted from an adjacent light emitting diode.

FIG. 3 (j) shows that the timing control circuit 36 of the light receiving module 22
The timing for supplying the H signal is shown. As shown in the figure, the S / H signal is output after the data latch by the D-FF 34 at the 16th stage (see FIG. 3 (i)) is completed.

FIG. 3 (k) shows a waveform of serial data transferred from the shift register 38. Transfer of the serial data is started after the shift register 38 receives the S / H signal, and all the D-FFs included in the coordinate detection device are transferred.
The data latched in the game processing unit 2
8 until it is read.

After receiving the S / H signal from the timing control circuit 36, these shift registers 38 start transferring the 16-bit data latched by the 16 D-FFs 34 to the preceding shift register 38. as a result,
In the game processing unit 28, the data latched in all the D-FFs 34 belonging to the first X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14-1 and all the data belonging to the second X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14-2 Latched in the D-FF 34, the data latched in all the D-FFs 34 belonging to the first Y-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 18-1, and the second Y-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 18-1. Data latched in all the D-FFs 34 belonging to -2 are transmitted as serial data.

In this embodiment, the time from the generation of the start signal to the first shielded data detecting device 27-1 and the second shielded data detecting device 27-2 to the end of the transfer of the serial data is within the period of one inter. It is made to become.

As described above, when the player's finger or palm is raised on the first detection surface 15-1, the first shielded data detection device 27-1 relates to the position of the finger or palm. Can be generated. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the second coordinate detection device is configured such that, when the player's finger or palm is raised on the second detection surface 15-2,
The shielding data related to the position of the finger or the palm on the front surface of the monitor device 10 can be generated. The game system according to the present embodiment can newly acquire shielding data detected by the two detection surfaces for each inter. The above is the detailed description of the shielded data detection device 27 according to the present embodiment.

Next, a process of generating coordinate data from occlusion data in the operation recognition system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
5 is an image diagram of a coordinate plane corresponding to a part of the screen of FIG.
4 is indicated by a solid line in FIG.
This is shielding data related to the position of the player's finger raised so as to penetrate the above-described first detection surface 15-1 (see FIG. 1).

When the first detection surface 15-1 is penetrated by the player's finger, the finger becomes a shield, and one photocoupler belonging to the first X coordinate detection device and the first Y coordinate detection device is used. It turns off. In this case, the game processing unit 28 analyzes which data in the shielded data detected by the first detection surface 15-1 is off, thereby obtaining the data shown in FIG.
The coordinate data corresponding to the position indicated by the solid line に is generated.

When the palm or fist of the player is raised on the first detection surface 15-1, the palm or fist becomes a shield, and the first X or X fist as shown by a broken circle in FIG. Many photocouplers constituting the coordinate detection device and the first Y coordinate detection device are turned off. In this case, the game processing unit 2
Numeral 8 generates coordinate data corresponding to the shielding data located at the upper left end in the shielding data indicated by the solid line in FIG. The reason why the shield data located at the left end is detected as described above is that the position of the index finger is detected because a right-handed player is assumed for convenience. As described above, the operation recognition system according to the present embodiment has a function of setting coordinate data from occlusion data. Such coordinate data is used to specify an attack position or the like on the screen 10A or to track a trajectory of a player's finger or the like and collate it with template data.

The game system according to the present embodiment is shown in FIGS.
Since the game has the operation recognition system described with reference to FIG. 4, a game in which the player attacks a monster appearing on the screen by making full use of normal magic and chanting magic is realized. Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8, a description will be given of a magic setting method employed by the game system of the present embodiment.

The normal magic setting operation will be described. The normal magic is a magic that attacks an arbitrary location on the screen 10A by pointing at the location. Such a normal magic occurs when, for example, the shield data detected within a predetermined time from the first detection surface 15-1 and the second detection surface 15-2 by the pointing operation of the player is substantially the same. It is magic. The time within the predetermined time for judging the normal magic is also included.

The chanting spell is a spell generated by the player performing a pointing operation after the operation of drawing a predetermined sign toward the screen 10A of the monitor device 10. 5 to 8
Describes a combination of a spell provided by the game system according to the present embodiment and a sign to be input by the player to call the spell.

In the present embodiment, the chanting spell is the same as the normal spell, as in the case of the normal spell.
Since the determination is made using the occlusion data detected in -2, it is necessary to prevent erroneous recognition. More specifically, the first detection surface 15 is not recognized as a pointing operation even if it erroneously penetrates the second detection surface 15-2 during the singing magic sign setting operation.
-1 and the coordinates obtained from the shielding data detected by the second detection surface 15-2 are substantially the same,
When the detection time point between the 5-1 and the second detection surface 15-2 exceeds a predetermined time, normal magic is not issued.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a sign for generating the spell magic FREEZE. FREEZE is
An ice-based magic that is effective against fire-based monsters. The operation recognition system indicates that the player's finger has been moved along the inverted triangular trajectory shown in FIG. 5 from the shielding data detected on the first detection surface 15-1, and then points at a predetermined portion on the screen. To the first detection surface 15-1 and the second detection surface 15
It recognizes from the occlusion data detected by -2. If such a condition is satisfied, the predetermined portion is attacked by magic FREEZE.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a sign for generating a chanting magic FIRE. FIRE is a fire-based magic that is effective against ice-based monsters. The operation recognition system identifies a movement of the player's finger on the elliptical trajectory shown in FIG. 6 from the shielding data detected by the first detection surface 15-1, and then points at a predetermined portion on the screen 10A. That is, the first detection surface 15-1 and the second detection surface 1
It recognizes from the occlusion data detected in 5-2. If such a condition is satisfied, the predetermined portion is attacked by the magic FIRE.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a sign for generating the singing magic THUNDER. THUN
DER is a magic that is somewhat effective against all monsters and is suitable for attacking a relatively large area.
The operation recognition system identifies that the player's finger has been moved along the lightning-like trajectory shown in FIG. 7 with the shielding data detected by the first detection surface 15-1, and then points at a predetermined portion on the screen 10A. To the first detection surface 15-1 and the second detection surface 1
It recognizes from the occlusion data detected in 5-2. If such a condition is satisfied, the predetermined part is attacked by the magic THUNDER.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a sign for generating the chanting magic BARRIER. BARR
IER is magic to protect yourself from attacks by monsters. The operation recognition system identifies, as shown in FIG. 8, that the finger moves along the U-shaped trajectory with the opening facing downward from the shielding data detected by the first detection surface 15-1. With the fulfillment of such a condition, a barrier for blocking an enemy attack is established. In the present embodiment, the BARRIER does not perform a pointing operation on a predetermined portion on the screen. An arbitrary point on the screen may be pointed to specify the timing at which the magic is activated.

In the game system of the present embodiment, as described above, the first shielded data detecting device 27-1 is a dedicated device for detecting a signature, and the second shielded data detecting device 2
7-2 is a dedicated device for detecting the pointing operation, and the player performs the pointing operation based on whether the finger is detected on both the first detection surface 15-1 and the second detection surface 15-2. Since it is determined whether or not the player is performing the game, normal magic can be generated simultaneously with the start of the pointing operation by the player.

Since the game system of the present embodiment includes the above-mentioned operation recognition system, the game can be advanced using the pointing operation and the sign setting operation by the player as operation data.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the contents of a series of processing executed by the game processing unit 28 to realize the above-described functions. A series of processes shown in FIG. 9 is realized by the game processing unit 28 executing a program recorded on a built-in recording medium.

The game processing unit 28 sends a start signal to the shielded data detector 27 in synchronization with the start timing of one inter, and fetches shielded data from the shielded data detector 27 (step 1).

The game processing unit 28 calculates the coordinate data corresponding to the player's finger on the first detection surface 15-1 and the second detection surface by performing the processing described with reference to FIG. Is generated (step 2).

The game processing unit 28 determines whether or not the coordinate data on the two detection surfaces generated in step 2 is substantially the same (step 3). The determination process of step 3 is a determination process for identifying whether the player intends the pointing operation or the sign setting operation. This judgment processing is set based on the following facts. When the player intends the pointing operation, the finger is operated so as to penetrate the first detection surface 15-1 and the second detection surface 15-2 at substantially the same position. On the other hand, when the player intends the sign setting operation, the first detection surface 15-
In order to draw a signature on the first detection surface 15, even if the player's finger passes through the second detection surface 15-2, the position does not become the same as the position through the first detection surface 15-1.

When the condition of step 3 is satisfied, the game processing unit 28 determines that the player intends the pointing operation, and performs a normal magic process (step 4).
The process of step 4 is a process of generating a normal magic at a point pointed by the player. That is, when a pointing operation is performed by the player, normal magic can be quickly generated without performing a signature recognition process.

When the condition of step 3 is not satisfied, the game processing unit 28 determines that the player does not intend to perform a pointing operation, and executes a spell magic processing routine (step 6). The chanting magic processing routine is performed based only on the finger shield data detected by the first shield data detection device 27-1. In the process of drawing a signature during the execution of such processing, the player's finger touches the second detection surface 15.
-2, no magic is normally generated due to the operation.

The singing magic process of step 6 traces the movement trajectory of the player's finger, performs signature recognition processing by comparing the movement trajectory with the template data, and triggers the chanting magic performed by the player after the sign recognition processing. Including recognition processing. The game processing unit 28 detects that the player's finger, which has been detected by the first shielded data detection device 27-1 during the signature recognition process, is once on the first detection surface 15-.
The signature recognition process is terminated when it disappears from 1. After the signature recognition processing, the game processing unit 28 uses the first detection surface 1 by both the first occlusion data detection device 27-1 and the second occlusion data detection device 27-2.
When the movement of the finger penetrating the 5-1 and the second detection surface 15-2 is detected, it is determined that the trigger operation of the player has been performed. The game processing unit 28 executes a process for generating a seed spell magic corresponding to the signature input by the player.

As described above, the game system according to the present embodiment detects the player's input operation using the first shielded data detection device 27-1 and the second shielded data detection device 27-2. Since the normal magic processing and the singing magic processing are performed as independent processing, the normal magic can be quickly generated. Therefore, according to the game system of the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a game that is more suited to the player's feeling.

In the game system according to the present embodiment,
In order to properly generate the normal magic and the chanting magic, the player draws a signature in the air at a position penetrating only the first detection surface 15-1 and penetrates the second detection surface 15-2. You have to do the pointing operation like so. Such an input operation is performed on the first detection surface 15-1 or the second detection surface 15-1.
This can be easily performed if the distance between -2 and the screen of the monitor device 10 is constant. As described above, in the game system of the present embodiment, the distance is made constant by arranging the flat plate 11 that transmits light on the front surface of the monitor device 10. For this reason, in the game system of the present embodiment, the player can easily perform an appropriate input operation.

Embodiment 2 Next, a game system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a configuration of the shielded data detection device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 (A)
FIG. 10 is a side view illustrating the structure of the shielded data detection device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating the structure of the shielded data detection device according to the present embodiment as viewed from the front. .

The game system according to the present embodiment is similar to the game system shown in FIG.
As shown in (a), a system configuration similar to that of the game system of Embodiment 1 is provided, except that n stages of shielded data detection devices 27-1 to 27-n are provided on the front surface of the monitor device 10. are doing. Shielding data detection device 27-1 to 27
−n is a predetermined length (for example, 10 c) in a direction perpendicular to the screen of the monitor device 10 (hereinafter, this direction is referred to as “Z direction”).
m or 30 cm). The shielded data detection devices 27-1 to 27-n function in the same manner as the first shielded data detection device 27-1 and the second coordinate detection 27-2 in the first embodiment, and respectively function as the i-th detection surface 15
I associated with the position of the shield passing through i (i = 1 to n)
Is generated for each inter.

In the present embodiment, the first and second shielded data detecting devices 27-1 and 27-27 in the first embodiment are used to avoid mutual interference. As in the case of −2, the detection processing of the shielding object is executed in time series. The game system performs detection processing by all shielded data detection devices 27-1 to 27-n,
The transfer of data from all the shielded data detection devices 27-1 to 27-n to the game processing unit 28 is completed within one inter.

FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams showing the relationship between the multi-stage light emitting elements 24 arranged in the Z direction in front of the monitor device 10 and the player's finger, respectively.
In the present embodiment, on the front surface of the monitor device 10, n light emitting elements 24 are arranged at intervals of, for example, 1 cm. The shielded data detection device according to the present embodiment has the above-described configuration, and thus can be configured as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1 (b), within a range in which the light emitting elements 24 are arranged (for example, 10 cm or 30 cm), no matter where the player's finger is located, the delicate movement in the Z direction is performed. Detection can be performed with high accuracy.

As in the first embodiment, the game system of the present embodiment realizes a type of game in which the player attacks a monster appearing on the screen by making full use of normal magic and spell magic. .

The game system according to the present embodiment can solve the above-described problem of the first embodiment. The game system according to the first embodiment uses the shielded data detection devices 27-1 to 27-n provided in multiple stages to indicate the player's finger. Is detected in the Z direction, and the pointing operation and the sign setting operation are to be distinguished based on the detected movement. Hereinafter, the operation of the game system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a series of processes executed by the game processing unit 28 in the present embodiment to realize the above-described functions. FIG.
Are realized by the game processing unit 28 executing a program recorded on a built-in recording medium.

The game processing unit 28 sends a start signal to the shielded data detecting device 27 in synchronization with the start timing of one inter, and fetches shielded data from the shielded data detecting device 27 (step 11).

The game processing unit 28 executes step 11
The coordinate data of the finger of the player on the first detection surface 15-1 to the n-th detection surface 15-n is generated by the processing described with reference to FIG.

The game processing unit 28 executes step 12
A movement vector of the player's finger is calculated from the n pieces of coordinate data generated in step (step 13).

The game processing unit 28 executes step 13
It is determined whether or not the movement vector calculated in (1)> set value (step 14). In this determination processing, it is determined from the movement vector calculated in step 13 whether the speed of the finger in the Z direction or the movement direction of the finger is larger than the set value. The set value here is a value set experimentally, and is a value for distinguishing between the pointing operation and the sign setting operation. Step 1
It is possible to determine from the determination process 4 whether the player intends a pointing operation or a sign setting operation. This was obtained from the following experimental results. When the player intends the pointing operation, the finger tends to be quickly inserted to a position immediately near the screen 10A. This means that the Z component of the movement vector increases. On the other hand, when the player intends to perform the sign setting operation, the finger tends to displace in the vicinity of the first detection surface 15-1 substantially in parallel with the Z axis in order to draw the trajectory of the sign. There is. This means that the Z component of the motion vector is 0 or less than a predetermined value.

The game processing unit 28 executes step 14
If it is determined that the movement vector is greater than the set value,
A normal magic processing routine is executed (step 15).
This means that since the speed of the finger in the Z direction is large and the moving direction of the finger is substantially parallel to the Z axis, the player has determined that the finger is intended to be pointed. Step 15
Is a process for generating a normal magic at a location pointed to by the player (step 15). This process is a process of specifying an attack location based on coordinate data generated from the shield data detected by the multi-stage shield data detection devices 27-1 to 27-n, and generating a normal magic for the attack location. It is. In this way, when the player performs the pointing operation, the game processing unit 28 does not perform the sign recognition process, and thus immediately generates the normal magic.

The game processing unit 28 executes step 14
If it is determined that the movement vector is not greater than the set value in the processing of,
A processing routine for chanting magic is executed (step 16).
This means that the player has determined that the sign setting operation is intended because the finger's Z-direction speed is small and the finger's traveling direction is sufficiently inclined with respect to the Z-axis.
The processing routine of the chanting magic of step 16 is performed based on the coordinate data generated from the shield data detected by the multi-stage shield data detection devices 27-1 to 27-n. This routine tracks the movement trajectory of the player's finger based on the coordinate data, recognizes a signature recognition process by comparing the movement trajectory with the template data, and recognizes a trigger operation of a singing magic performed by the player after the signature recognition process. Including processing.

In order for the player to generate a chanting magic, first, a predetermined sign is drawn on the front of the screen 10A, and then the finger is slightly retracted in the Z direction, and then the finger is moved in the Z direction to point at the attack location. I do. The game processing unit 28 detects a trigger operation by detecting a retreat operation and an advance operation of the finger based on a movement vector generated from the shield data detected by the shield data detection devices 27-1 to 27-n. . The game processing unit 28 executes a process for generating a seed spell corresponding to the signature input by the player by detecting the trigger operation.

As described above, the game system according to the present embodiment makes it possible to quickly distinguish between the pointing operation and the sign setting operation by capturing the input operation of the player three-dimensionally. According to such a distinction method, a large allowable width in the Z direction in which an appropriate input operation can be performed can be secured. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, a game system that is easy for the player to handle can be realized.

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According to the present invention, by providing the above structure, the time delay between the start of the pointing operation of the player and the launch of the attack bullet is reduced, and the pointing operation and the sign setting operation by the player are reduced. Recognition system, game system, game processing method, which can recognize
It was possible to provide a recording medium on which the program was recorded. According to the present invention, the distance between the detection surfaces and the distance between the screen of the monitor device and the detection surface can be made constant by arranging a flat plate that transmits light on the front surface of the monitor device. Appropriate operation could be performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a configuration of a shielded data detection device according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a light emitting module and a light receiving module constituting the shielded data detection device shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a timing chart illustrating operations of the light emitting module and the light receiving module shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is an image diagram of a coordinate plane corresponding to a part of the screen of the monitor device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a sign for generating a chanting magic FREEZE.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing signs for generating a chanting magic FIRE.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a sign for generating a singing magic THUNDER.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a sign for calling a defense magic BARRIER.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a series of processing executed in the game system according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a configuration of a shielded data detection device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining features of the shielded data detection device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for illustrating a flow of a series of processes executed in the game system according to the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

12-i The i-th X-coordinate detection light-emitting module group (i =
1-n) 14-i The ith X-coordinate detection light receiving module group (i =
1-n) 16-i The i-th Y coordinate detection light emitting module group (i =
1-n) 15-i ith detection surface (i = 1-n) 18-i ith Y-coordinate detection light-receiving module group (i =
1 to n) 20 light emitting module 22 light receiving module 24 light emitting element 26 light receiving element 27 shielding data detecting device 28 game processing unit

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. An operation recognition system for recognizing a player's operation performed in front of a monitor and inputting data, wherein shielding data detected from a plurality of detection surfaces formed at arbitrary intervals in front of the monitor is generated. Shielding data generating means, sign identification means for identifying a signature based on shielding data detected at a position other than the detection surface formed at the position closest to the monitor, and detection at the detection surface formed at the position closest to the monitor. A designated operation recognizing means for determining a pointing operation based on the shielded data. 2. The operation recognition system according to claim 1, wherein a flat plate that transmits light is disposed in front of the monitor. 3. A designated operation recognizing means for recognizing a pointing operation when the same coordinate data is obtained by shielding data detected from a plurality of detection surfaces including a detection surface formed closest to the monitor. The operation recognition system according to claim 1, wherein the operation recognition is performed. 4. When a shield is detected on a detection surface formed at a position farthest from the monitor, and after a shield is detected on a detection surface formed at a position close to the monitor within a predetermined period, or The system according to claim 1, further comprising an operation determination prohibiting unit that ignores an operation of designating a position on the monitor when a movement of the shield is detected on a detection surface formed at a position farthest from the monitor. The operation recognition system according to claim 3. 5. An input operation intends to input a sign or designates a position on a screen based on a moving speed or a moving direction of the shield obtained from the shield data detected by the plurality of detection surfaces. The operation recognition system according to claim 1, further comprising a determination unit configured to determine whether the operation is intended. 6. An operation recognition method for recognizing a player's operation performed in front of a monitor and inputting data, wherein shielding data detected from a plurality of detection surfaces formed at arbitrary intervals in front of the monitor is generated. A step of identifying a signature based on shielding data detected at a position other than the detection surface formed at the position closest to the monitor; and A step of determining that the operation is an insertion operation. 7. A game system for recognizing a player's operation performed on the front of a monitor and inputting data,
Based on shielding data generating means for generating shielding data detected from a plurality of detection surfaces formed at arbitrary intervals in front of the monitor, and shielding data detected on a surface other than the detection surface formed at a position closest to the monitor, Sign identifying means for identifying a sign, designation operation recognizing means for judging a pointing operation based on shielding data detected on a detection surface formed closest to the monitor, and the sign identifying means or designation operation recognizing means And a game processing means for causing the game to proceed based on the result recognized in (1). 8. A game processing method for recognizing a motion of a player performed in front of a monitor and proceeding with a game, wherein generating shielding data detected from a plurality of detection surfaces formed at arbitrary intervals in front of the monitor. Identifying a signature on the basis of shielding data detected on a surface other than the detection surface formed closest to the monitor; and pointing at the shielding data detected on the detection surface formed closest to the monitor. A game processing method, comprising: determining an operation; and proceeding with a game based on a result recognized in the step of identifying the signature or the step of recognizing a pointing operation. 9. A storage medium storing a program for realizing, on a computer, a game which advances a game by recognizing a player's operation performed on the front of a monitor,
A process of generating shielding data detected from a plurality of detection surfaces formed at arbitrary intervals in front of the monitor, and identifying a signature based on the shielding data detected on a surface other than the detection surface formed closest to the monitor. Processing, a process of determining that a pointing operation is performed based on shielding data detected on a detection surface formed at a position closest to the monitor, and a process of identifying the signature or a process of recognizing the pointing operation. A recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a computer to execute a process of proceeding with a game based on a result.