JP2003033565A - Race performing system in line guiding type racing game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable to timely transmit running control data such as transfer control, speed control and the like in response to the race conditions with respect to a racing game device by which self-propelled bodies tow model bodies through magnetic force while tracking guiding lanes. SOLUTION: A self-propelled body performs the lane transfer in response to the provided lane number instructions. It transmits NG signals to the instruction signals until it reaches the target degree of progress and transmits OK signals when it reaches the target degree of progress. A game forming MPU 1 in a computer system of a central control device establishes running control data of the self-propelled body in sequence according to the progress of the race by model bodies. A relay MPU 2 in the computer system of the central control device holds the running control instruction information. The self-propelled body is provided with a running control means MPU 3. It receives the running instruction signals from the relay MPU 2 and performs feed-back control of its tracking run in a self-contained way.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a race in which a model body traveling on an upper traveling surface is towed by a self-propelled body traveling on a lower traveling surface via a magnet, and a model race is developed on an annular track. Regarding a game device, a self-propelled body is guided by a guide lane, and a command from the central control unit causes a running control command from the central control unit for a racing game device in which the self-propelled body travels while changing over the guide lane. This simplifies the communication between the central control device and the self-propelled body, and simplifies the traveling control.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a racing game device in which a model body is run on an upper model running surface and the model body is pulled by a self-propelled body running on the lower stage via a magnet, each self-propelled body There is a type that guides with a rail laid on the running surface, and the position of the self-propelled body on the two-dimensional coordinates is sequentially detected,
There is also a system in which a self-propelled body travels in a trackless manner by sequentially tracking the target positions while performing feedback control based on the target position on the two-dimensional coordinates and the position detected by the position detecting means (Japanese Patent No. 2645851). In addition, the optical guidance lane densely laid on the running surface is detected by the lane detection means provided in the self-propelled body, and the guidance lane is controlled while the self-propelled vehicle traveling control device performs self-complete feedback control. There are some which are tracked and run (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-232 / 1998).
712 publication). The above-mentioned prior art in which feedback control is performed between the target position on the two-dimensional coordinates and the sequentially detected position (two-dimensional coordinate position), and the vehicle travels on a predetermined traveling route while sequentially passing through the target positions, the above-mentioned conventional technique is used. A position display device that displays the position in detail is required, and a position detection device that detects the position of the self-propelled body corresponding to the position display device is required. Further, in order to travel sequentially through the target position on the two-dimensional coordinates, the direction of the self-propelled body is detected, and the traveling speed is taken into consideration by the relationship between the direction of the self-propelled body and the next target position. Since it is necessary to calculate the steering angle and control the steering,
Information processing for traveling control is not simple, and its control is complicated. Further, since the target positions are set at minute intervals on the program so as to sequentially pass through the target positions on the two-dimensional coordinates and this is feedback-controlled, there is a problem in smoothness and stability of traveling. Further, since the central control unit feedback-controls the traveling of the self-propelled body while performing complicated information processing, the control system is complicated and the cost is inevitably increased accordingly.

On the other hand, those which follow the guide lane are basically excellent in smoothness and stability of the guide because the guide route is guided by the guide lane. But,
It is undeniable that the running route is simple and the race is unnatural, and in order to eliminate this, it is necessary to change the guide lane appropriately, but this transfer control is extremely simple and easy. There is no problem because it exists. Further, since the traveling control of the self-propelled body that chases the guide lane is basically speed control and transfer control, the traveling control and its control system are simple. However, if the timing of changing trains deviates from the progress of the race, the realism of the race will be significantly impaired. Therefore, the remaining problem is how to realize the realism of the race by performing traveling control such as transfer control and speed control at appropriate timing so that there is no sense of discomfort in terms of the progress of the race. is there.

In Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-232712, at the start stage of a race, the transfer position, the transfer direction, and the traveling speed in the middle are collectively stored in the control memory of the self-propelled body at the start. , The individual self-propelled body, at a predetermined speed, according to the traveling control command stored collectively,
You will travel to the goal while changing trains on the guidance lane in sequence as specified. However, in reality, the self-propelled body does not always travel at the speed according to the travel control command stored at the start, so the race is not always executed as scheduled. For this reason, the timing of the transfer is deviated from the progress of the race, and the transfer is performed in an unnatural state. As a result, the race may be extremely unnatural. This is a problem that occurs because the travel control command input at the start of the race collectively controls the travel to the goal regardless of the actual race situation. In addition, speed control is performed based on the control data stored in advance in the memory of the self-propelled body and the traveling progress of the detected self-propelled body, and the feedback control is self-contained by the traveling control device of the self-propelled body. Since the vehicle travels after being driven, the traveling control device for the self-propelled body is not necessarily simple in terms of hardware and software, and the precision of the traveling control is not high.

By the way, in order to collectively control the traveling of a large number of self-propelled bodies as a cohesive group, it is necessary that all the self-propelled bodies are within a certain range. Although a certain self-propelled vehicle does not run faster than it is supposed to, a particular self-propelled vehicle is delayed much more than expected, which often breaks the race. The control data stored in advance in the memory of the self-propelled body in a batch and the speed control based on the detected traveling speed of the self-propelled body, or the control data prepared in advance mechanically sequentially from the central control unit In the case of transmitting to the self-propelled body, detecting this control data and controlling the speed based on the traveling speed, it is impossible to correct the disturbance of the race due to the traveling delay of a small number of the self-propelled bodies. Regarding the one in which the control data prepared in advance is mechanically transmitted sequentially from the central control device, it is not possible to feed back the traveling command from the self-propelled body to make a correction, but the central control device for traveling control The simplicity of information exchange with the traveling control device of the self-propelled body is lost, and the advantages of the line-guided traveling control device are lost. From the above, if the traveling control command in accordance with the progress of the race can be transmitted from the progress position of the self-propelled body to the self-propelled body, the above problem can be reduced as much as possible.

[0006]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a racing game device in which a self-propelled body pulls a model body through magnetic force while the self-propelled body tracks the guidance lane, and the traveling control of the self-propelled body is performed by the traveling control means of the self-propelled body. It is an object of the present invention to devise a race execution system so as to simplify transmission as much as possible and appropriately transmit traveling control data such as transfer control and speed control according to a race situation.

[0007]

[Means taken for solving the problem] The means taken for solving the above-mentioned problem is a race in which the running of the self-propelled body is guided by a guide line and the model body on the upper running surface is pulled by magnetic force. The race execution system in the game device is based on the following (a) to (f). (B) A self-propelled body that pulls a model body traveling on the upper traveling surface via magnetic force detects the guidance lane on the lower traveling surface, and while detecting the progress, self-contained feedback control is performed to guide the lane. (B) The central control unit repeatedly transmits a driving command for instructing the target lane number, the target progress, and the traveling speed, and the self-propelled body changes lanes according to the commanded target lane number, Until the target progress is reached, an NG signal is transmitted in response to the above command, and when the target progress is reached, an OK signal is transmitted. (C) After receiving the OK signal from the traveling control means of the self-propelled body , The central control device sequentially updates the traveling command signal transmitted to the traveling control means of the self-propelled body, thereby continuing the guide line tracking traveling of the self-propelled body, (d) In the computer system of the central control unit, The game creation unit sequentially creates the traveling control data of the self-propelled body, and (e) the relay unit in the computer system of the central control unit records the traveling control command in the memory, and after receiving the OK signal, the game. Rewriting the command received and recorded from the creating unit to the next traveling control command, (f) the self-propelled body has a traveling control means, and receives the traveling command from the relay unit to Feedback control of the chasing of the vehicle in a self-contained manner and transmitting the OK signal to the relay section.

[0008]

The traveling command includes the target lane number, the target progress, the traveling speed, and the like, and the traveling command is set for each of the plurality of sections of the annular truck in the traveling direction. Then, the central control device repeatedly transmits a traveling command for the section to the individual self-propelled body while the individual self-propelled body is traveling in the respective sections. This travel command is a very simple command because it is a travel speed, a target lane number, a target progress (progress from the start position), and the communication is one-way. The traveling control means of the traveling control device mounted on the self-propelled body receives the traveling command,
Basically, it is simple to drive at the commanded speed, and the transfer control to the lane of the commanded target lane number is self-contained as necessary.Furthermore, during this period, the progress is detected and the detected progress is The target progress is compared, and each time a travel command is transmitted, in response to this, an NG signal is returned until the target progress is reached, and when the target progress is reached, it is OK.
Send back a signal. The transmission of the traveling command to the self-propelled body and the reply of the NG signal and the OK signal from the self-propelled body are one-sided.

The game creating section in the computer system of the central control unit executes a simulated race 3-5 ahead of the above running sections based on the timing of the race progress timer, and executes the simulated race. The travel control data (travel speed, target progress, target lane number, etc.) of 3 to 5 sections is stored in the buffer memory for each self-propelled body. This simulated race is executed under various conditions such as the characteristics given to each model body and the situation of the racetrack. The running control data (running control command) extracted from the execution result of the simulated race executed in the game creating section is temporarily stored in the buffer memory, and the saved control data of the saved control data is sent in response to the OK signal from the relay section. The data in the memory for each self-propelled body in the relay unit is updated by sequentially transmitting the data from the earliest one to the relay unit. The relay unit repeatedly transmits the updated control data to the self-propelled body at a predetermined time interval by a predetermined race progress timer. When a traveling command for the next traveling section is transmitted from the relay unit to the self-propelled body which has returned the OK signal, the traveling control means of the self-propelled body which has received the traveling command follows the traveling command. Drive through the compartment.

As described above, the relay section of the central controller is
A simple traveling command for each divided section is repeatedly transmitted, and on the other hand, the traveling control means of the self-propelled body responds to the repeatedly transmitted command until a desired target progress is reached. While replying, the vehicle only travels toward the target progress at a predetermined speed, and only transmits the OK signal to the command signal immediately after reaching the target progress. Information exchanged with the traveling control means M for traveling control is extremely simple, and information processing by the central control device and the traveling control device of the self-propelled vehicle for that purpose is extremely simple.

[0011]

[Embodiment 1] In embodiment 1, the race game device is a horse racing game device, and characteristics such as horse legs, age, sex, etc. and achievements are given to each running horse, and races are performed based on the characteristics and achievements of the running horses. Is to create and run a simulated race.

[Function] In the horse racing game, by displaying the characteristics and results of the horses that have been started, the race situation can be predicted based on this, and it is possible to vote in the hope that the race will proceed as expected. You can enjoy horse racing games with the same feeling as in horse racing.

[0012]

[Embodiment 2] Embodiment 2 is that in Embodiment 1, the characteristics of the jockey and the winning percentage are further added as basic data to create a race, and a simulated race is executed.

[0013]

[Embodiment 3] Embodiment 3 is the same as Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, wherein a speed obtained by multiplying the calculated traveling speed of each running horse in each section by a predetermined coefficient is taken as the traveling speed of the section, The above-mentioned coefficient is randomly selected by the lottery means of the race creation section.

When the data is based on the running control data created by a predetermined program based on the characteristics and performance of the running horse, the characteristics of the jockey, and the performance, there is a possibility that the accidentalness in the race may be uninteresting. By multiplying the speed randomly by multiplying the coefficient randomly selected, the racing pattern of the race is added to the chance, so that the interest in the racing pattern of the race is increased.

[0014]

[Fourth Embodiment] In the fourth embodiment, as a solution means, the race progress timer of the relay section also serves as a control timer of the simulated race by the race creating section.

When the control of the race of the model body by the relay section and the control of the simulated race preparation by the race preparation section are performed in synchronization, the progress control of the model race and the progress of the simulated race preparation are performed. If the control and the respective timers are performed, it is necessary to synchronize both timers, but since the race progress timer in the relay section also serves as the control timer for the simulated race by the race creation section, it is created sequentially in the race creation section. The synchronization control mechanism for the progress speed of the simulated race to be executed and the progress speed of the race by the self-propelled body becomes simple.

[0015]

Fifth Embodiment In the fifth embodiment, when there is a self-propelled body that has reached the target progress by a predetermined time or more, the time measured by the race progress timer is delayed by a predetermined ratio of the delay. Delaying the progress of the race of the model body by decelerating the traveling speed of the self-propelled body other than the self-propelled body whose arrival at the target progress is delayed for a predetermined time or more by the relay unit at the same rate as the above-mentioned predetermined rate. Is.

As described above, the relay unit decelerates the traveling speeds of the self-propelled bodies other than the self-propelled body whose arrival at the target progress is delayed by a predetermined time or more at a predetermined ratio with respect to the delay time. Delay the progress of the race. By this, it is possible to recover the delayed arrival delay of the self-propelled body in the meantime, and since the overall race progress speed is delayed, even if there is a self-propelled body delayed due to poor running, It is possible to continue the race to the goal while keeping the appearance of the race by keeping a group of model bodies together without making the delay noticeable for the whole race. In addition, the race progress timer of the relay section also serves as the control timer of the simulated race by the race creating section, delays the time measurement speed of the race progress timer as described above, and the traveling speed of the self-propelled body as described above. Since the progress of the simulated race by the race creation unit and the progress of the model race always match because of the deceleration processing, the progress of the game (race production, winning display, payout, etc.) is controlled based on the progress of the simulated race. In doing so, it is possible to avoid the race of the model body from deviating from the progress of the above game.

[0016]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION In the present invention, a model body travels on an upper traveling surface, a self-propelled body travels on a lower traveling surface, and the self-propelled body pulls the model body through a magnetic force to cause the model body to travel. This is a race game device having a structure, which is premised on a race game device in which a self-propelled body tracks a designated guide line while changing over a large number of guide lines attached to a lower traveling surface. Since such a technique is well known in the art (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-232712), a detailed description of the basic structure will be omitted in the description of this embodiment.

A large number of annular guide wires 1 are densely attached to the lower traveling surface. The minimum required space between the guide lines 1 and 1 depends on the width of the guide lines and the blank width between the guide lines, which are necessary for smooth and reliable pursuit, but they are adjacent to each other. There is no problem as long as the self-propelled body can run side by side along the guide line. On the other hand, there is also a demand to reduce the course change width due to the change of the guide line so as to avoid the unnatural change of the traveling route due to the change of the guide line as much as possible. If the interval is too large, the course cannot be changed with a narrow width, and the realism of the race will be lost. It may be selected as appropriate in consideration of these two sides. Further, a large number of progress measurement lines 2 perpendicular to the guide line 1 are provided on the lower traveling surface at predetermined intervals. In this embodiment, the progress measuring line 2 is a magnetic line. In addition,
The progress measuring line 2 does not need to be exactly a straight line with respect to the guide line, and may be a substantially right angle.

This progress measuring line is used by combining three colored lines of red, blue, and green, and the progress sensor is a combination of three light receiving elements having high sensitivity to red, blue, and green. You can also However, in this case, it is necessary to separately devise the guide wire so that the detection of the progress measuring line and the guide wire do not mix. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a total of six position display lines 3 perpendicular to the guide line 1 are arranged around the race track T. The position display line 3 is an optical signal (infrared signal) transmitter, and transmits the guide lane number and the accurate progress to the self-propelled body crossing the position display line 3. This position display line 3 corrects the guide lane number and progress recorded in the memory of the self-propelled body at predetermined intervals,
Since it improves the running accuracy, the number may be appropriately selected, but if it is 4 or more, there is no practical problem.

Three light-receiving elements 10a, 10b, 10c are provided close to each other in the center of the front surface of the self-propelled body 10, and the center light-receiving element 10a is located at the center of the guide wire 1.
The left and right light receiving elements 10b and 10c sandwich the guide wire 1 from the left and right. The light receiving element detects reflected light, and when the self-propelled body deviates from the center of the guide wire 1, two of the light receiving element 10a and the left and right light receiving elements 10b or 10c detect the guide wire 1. Therefore, the traveling control device for the self-propelled body controls the traveling of the self-propelled body so that the guide wire 1 is detected only by the light receiving element 10a.
There is a magnetic sensor 11 on the lower surface of the self-propelled body, and one pulse signal is generated every time the magnetic line 2 which is the progress measurement line is crossed. By adding this pulse signal by the traveling control device, one progress (progress from the start position) is added every time the magnetic line 2 is crossed, and the progress at that time is detected. The number of light receiving elements is not limited to three, but may be two or may be a light receiving array in which a large number of light receiving elements are densely provided.
When the light receiving array is used, the deviation of the self-propelled body can be detected extremely finely, and thus the tracking traveling can be controlled with high accuracy.

Further, an infrared receiver 12 is provided on the lower surface of the self-propelled body.
Is provided, and when the vehicle travels while following the guide wire 2 and crosses the position display line 3 (infrared ray transmitter), the lane number and progress at that time are received from the position display line 3.
Then, the lane number and the progress recorded in the memory of the traveling control device of the self-propelled body are rewritten to the true value received from the position display line 3. Therefore, when the lane number and the progress recorded in the memory of the travel control device do not match the true value received from the position display line 3, the correction is corrected by this. Even if there is, the entire race runs according to the command from the command unit 20 of the central control device, and the race is executed according to the command from the central control device.

The relay section (M
The exchange of signals between the PU 2) 20 and the traveling control means (MPU 3) 30 of the traveling control device for the self-propelled body is as shown in FIG. A command (a travel command such as a target lane number, a target progress, a travel speed) from the relay unit (MPU2) 20 is sent from the command transmission unit to the travel control means (MP
U3) 30 is transmitted. The transmission unit of the relay unit (MPU2) 20 switches to the reception mode when the command is transmitted, while the reception unit of the traveling control unit (MPU3) 30 switches to the transmission mode when the command is received. When the progress recorded in the memory does not match the target progress in the command, the NG signal is returned to the relay unit (MPU2) 20. The same command is repeatedly transmitted at 0.2 second intervals (when the number of self-propelled bodies is 10) until the progress of the self-propelled body reaches the target progress, and when the progress measurement value matches the progress target in the command, Travel control means (M
The PU3) 30 returns an OK signal to the relay unit 20.
This command is applied to the traveling of the model body by 2 to 5 for each division of the traveling truck T into a plurality of divisions in the traveling direction.
The section (stage) is preceded by the race creating unit (MPU1) 40 of the central control unit, and the travel control data of the first section among the created travel control data of sections 2 to 5 is relayed. It is sequentially set in the memory of the unit (MPU2) 20, and the above section is 0.6 to 1.0 second in time (90 to 150 mm in travel distance during normal travel). If this section is too long, the race will be monotonous, while
If it is too short, the driving control will be too fine. Based on these tradeoffs, the above level is one guide.

The traveling of the self-propelled body is controlled by the traveling control means (MPU).
3) The traveling control is carried out in a self-contained manner by 30. Basically, it is designated by the traveling speed of the command from the relay unit (MPU2) 20 of the central control unit while detecting the guide wire 1 by the optical sensor. Since the guide line 1 is not tracked, the vehicle travels to the target progress. When the target progress is reached, the travel control means (MPU
3) Since the OK signal is transmitted from 30, the relay unit (MPU2) 20 is triggered by the reception of this OK signal.
The command set in the memory of will be updated to the command of the next section, and this command will be transmitted.
When the command is updated, the traveling is continued at the traveling speed of the immediately preceding command until the traveling control device receives the next command, so that the traveling is smoothly continued. When the target lane number of the received command does not match the lane number recorded in the memory of the traveling control unit (MPU3) 30 of the self-propelled body, the difference between the lane number and the target lane number becomes zero. As described above, the required guide lines are changed, and when the lines match, the guide lines are traced. When changing one induction line,
Since the output of the central optical sensor 10a changes, by counting this change, it is possible to detect the number of times the self-propelled body has changed the guide wire.

The self-propelled body changes and travels with respect to the guide wire 1 at a predetermined change angle (see FIG. 7). The angle in the change direction (see FIG. 7) is designated by the central control unit. Alternatively, the traveling control means (MPU3) 30 may appropriately select it in relation to the traveling speed.
When instructing from the central control device, a large number of transfer angles are prepared in advance in the memory of the traveling control means (MPU3) 30 of the self-propelled body, and the transfer angles are transmitted to the traveling control device of the self-propelled body by code numbers. Then, the self-propelled vehicle that receives this may select the transfer angle corresponding to the code from the memory, and prepare this transfer angle as the rotational speed difference between the left and right driving wheels of the self-propelled object. You may keep it. Furthermore, the traveling control means (MPU3) of the self-propelled body may select itself in relation to the traveling speed. In this case, a transfer angle may be prepared for each appropriately divided traveling speed range, and an appropriate transfer angle may be selected from individual traveling speeds.

Race creation unit (MPU1) of the central control unit
40 is the control condition in each simulated race (starting horse,
Based on the characteristics of each runner, such as the characteristics of each runner, the order of arrival, etc.) as the basic data, while repeating the calculation according to the predetermined calculation conditions necessary to avoid rear-end collision and interference, An orderly simulated race is carried out in the computer while keeping the horse group together.
And from the driving control data in this simulated race,
Travel control data such as a target lane, a target progress, a travel speed, etc. in the line-guided racing game device are created and are sequentially set in the buffer memory. In addition, the calculation of the simulated race is performed by the guide line on the running surface of the self-propelled body and the progress scale X.
The position on the XY coordinate where the simulated race is developed is based on the lane number on the traveling surface of the self-propelled vehicle and the position on the progress scale line, because it is performed under the XY coordinate that matches the Y coordinate. It is simply converted into a position on the traveling surface by the and the progress scale. Also, in this example, the calculation for the simulated race is performed in advance of the model race by 4 sections (4 stages from the viewpoint of race progress) of the traveling section, and the simulation race control data is Race creation department (MP
U1) The buffer is stored in the buffer memory 40, and the control data stored in the memory is sequentially updated every time a race progresses for one section (one step of race progress). Also, MP
In response to the reply of the OK signal from U2, the control data in the memory of the race creating unit (MPU1) 40 is sequentially transmitted to the relay unit (MPU2) 20 to update the command recorded in the memory.

The simulated race by the race creating unit (MPU1) 40 is arranged so that the finish order given as one of the control conditions is set at the start point. The race creating unit (MPU1) 40 basically conducts a simulated race according to the characteristics of the horse leg or the like (characteristics according to the horse leg, age, sex, etc. of the model body) given to each model body, and the relay unit (MPU1)
2) The race progress timer 50 managed by 20 also serves as the control timer for the simulated race. If a certain self-propelled body reaches the target progress late due to some obstacle,
The time measured by the race progress timer 50 is delayed so as to match the delay, and the race creation unit (MP
U1) The speed of the simulated race executed in 40 is slowed down. On the other hand, the relay unit (MPU2) 20 decelerates the traveling speed with respect to other self-propelled bodies whose arrival at the target progress is not delayed, at a rate according to the delay of the time measurement speed of the race progress timer 50, and the self-propelled body concerned It delays the running speed of the body, which delays the race of the model body.

As described above, the race progress timer 50 managed by the relay unit (MPU2) 20 is the race preparation unit (MPU).
1) It also serves as a control timer for the simulated race by 40, and the relay unit (MPU2) delays the race of the model body so that the simulated race progress speed and the self-propelled race progress speed are always synchronized. Come to do.
The race creation section (M
A simulated race by PU1) 40 is advanced.

By the way, the content of the traveling command is a traveling speed, a target lane number, a target progress, etc., and the traveling speed is a traveling speed based on a normal timed speed measured by the race progress timer 50. And the relay unit (MPU2)
The 20 records the scheduled time from when a new running command is issued to each self-propelled body until the target progress is reached in the memory as the target arrival time, and the OK signal return time and the target arrival time are recorded. When the arrival delay of the most delayed self-propelled body is 0.5 seconds or more, the clocking speed of the race progress timer 50 is set to a predetermined ratio (delay rate d) with respect to the arrival delay time t. Delay to the speed of. With regard to the arrival delay time t and the delay rate d of the clocking speed, for example, by setting the relationship of the curve of d = f (t) shown in FIG. 8, when the arrival delay starts, the play time ts (0.5 seconds Up to), the time measurement speed of the race progress timer 50 is not delayed, and the time measurement speed is adjusted to be extremely gradually delayed from the play time ts. The reason for providing the range of the play time ts and further gradually delaying the above-mentioned clocking speed thereafter is that the target progress is rarely reached as planned due to various disturbance factors in actual traveling control, and there is a slight delay. Is constantly occurring, and the delay is not particularly noticeable from the viewpoint of the appearance of the race. When the delay reaches a noticeable degree, the delay of the timekeeping speed can be increased to maintain the appearance of the race from the viewpoint of the group of model bodies up to the goal.

As described above, the race progress timer 50
As a result of delaying the timekeeping speed of, the race is interrupted when the delay time of the timekeeping speed reaches 5.0 seconds. This is because while maintaining the appearance of the race from the viewpoint of a group of model bodies competing in the race, it is thought that the appearance of the race from the viewpoint of the race speed is impaired and the interest is killed due to the delay in the progress speed. Since it is one of the limits of the above, you may interrupt the race faster than this, or you may delay it and then stop it, but as a comprehensive judgment, use the above-mentioned delay of the clocking speed as a reference. ± 10% is a practical range.

[0029]

As described above, according to the present invention, the travel control device for the self-propelled body divides the process from the start to the goal into a number of sections, and the self-propelled travel control device performs self-contained travel control. Basically, the traveling command is transmitted to the traveling control device of the self-propelled body according to the progress of the race, and the self-propelled body travels on the basis of the traveling command based on the traveling command. Since one race is composed by connecting the runs of the above, it is possible to realize a realistic and smooth race by appropriately controlling the traveling speed and transfer according to the actual race situation. it can.

Further, the exchanging of the traveling control command and the reply between the central control unit and the traveling control unit of the self-propelled body is extremely simple communication, and the memory of the traveling control means MPU3 of the self-propelled body at the time of start. Since the target lane number and zero progress are only initialized, the data input for initial setting at the start of the race is simple. Therefore, communication for traveling control and information processing are easy.

Further, according to the present invention, since the running control data is created by the race creating section in accordance with the progress of the race by the model body, the mechanism and the control system for the running control are simple, and the model body can be raced. While taking advantage of the smooth and stable line-guided race game device, it is possible to execute a more realistic race based on the actual race situation of the model body. The simplicity and monotony of the race can be completely eliminated.

Further, in traveling control of a self-propelled body for instructing traveling by instructing the traveling speed and the target progress, the traveling speed decreases to the target progress due to slip or rotation error of the traveling drive motor. Even if there is a big delay in the arrival time of the race, the running control based on the target progress can be continued, the appearance of the race will not be broken due to the decrease in the running speed of the specific self-propelled body, and the race It is possible to recover the running speed and the progress speed of the race while maintaining the appearance and continuing the race. Therefore, since the appearance of the race is maintained regardless of the delay in the running speed of the specific self-propelled body, it is possible to avoid the loss of interest and trust in the game as much as possible.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an arrangement of guide lines and position display lines on a traveling surface of a self-propelled body.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an arrangement of progress measuring lines on a traveling surface of a self-propelled body.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view schematically showing the relationship between an optical sensor of a self-propelled body and a guide wire.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a relationship between a magnetic sensor of a self-propelled body and a progress measurement line.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view schematically showing a relationship between an infrared receiver of a self-propelled body and a position display line.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing an order of communication between the central control device and the traveling control device of the self-propelled body.

FIG. 7 is a plan view schematically showing how the self-propelled body changes the guide wire.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the delay in reaching the target progress and the delay rate of the speed measured by the race progress timer.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Guide wire 2: Progress measurement line 3: Position display line 10: Self-propelled body 10a, 10b, 10c: light receiving element 11: Magnetic sensor 12: Infrared receiver 20: Central control unit 30: Travel control device 40: Race progress management department 50: Race progress timer

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A race execution system in a racing game device in which a self-propelled body is guided by a guide line to pull the model body on the upper traveling surface via magnetic force, and a model body traveling on the upper traveling surface is provided. The self-propelled body towed by magnetic force detects the guidance lane on the lower traveling surface, and while tracking the progress, self-contained feedback control is performed to track the guidance lane, and the target lane number is controlled from the central control unit. , A traveling command that commands the target progress and traveling speed is repeatedly transmitted, and the self-propelled vehicle changes lanes according to the commanded target lane number, and an NG signal is transmitted in response to the command until the target progress is reached. Then, an OK signal is transmitted when the target progress is reached, and an OK signal is received from the traveling control means of the self-propelled body,
The central control unit sequentially updates the traveling commands transmitted to the traveling control means of the self-propelled body, and thereby the guide line tracking traveling of the self-propelled body is continued, and the game creation unit in the computer system of the central control unit Of the traveling control data are sequentially created, the relay unit in the computer system of the central controller records the traveling control command in the memory, and after receiving the OK signal, the command received by the game creating unit and recorded. It is provided with a traveling control means for the self-propelled body by rewriting it to the next traveling control command, and the traveling control means receives the traveling command signal from the relay section and feedback-controls the pursuit traveling of the self-propelled body in a self-contained manner. Along with
A race execution system in a line guide type race game device, which transmits the OK signal to the relay section. 2. The racing game device is a horse racing game device, wherein characteristic data such as horse leg, age, and sex and a race record are given to each running horse, and a race is created based on the characteristic and the track record of the running horse. The race execution system in the line-guided racing game device according to claim 1, wherein the simulated race is executed. 3. A race execution system in a line guide type race game device according to claim 2, wherein a race is created by further adding the characteristics and the winning rate of the jockey as basic data to execute a simulated race. 4. The speed obtained by multiplying the calculated traveling speed of each section of each running horse by a predetermined coefficient is set as the traveling speed of the section, and the coefficient is randomly selected by the lottery means of the race creating section. The race execution system in the line guide type race game device according to claim 2 or 3. 5. A race execution system in a line guide type race game device according to claim 1, wherein the race progress timer of the relay section of the central control unit also serves as a control timer of the simulated race by the race preparation section. 6. When there is a self-propelled body that has reached the target progress by a predetermined time or more, the time measured by the race progress timer is delayed by a predetermined ratio of the delay and the target progress is reached by a predetermined time or more. 6. The line-guided racing game device according to claim 5, wherein the traveling speeds of the self-propelled bodies other than the delayed self-propelled body are decelerated by the relay unit at the same rate as the predetermined rate to delay the progress of the model race. Race Execution System in Japan.