JP2003101620A - Game system utilizing portable telephone - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To urge the user of a portable telephone to obtain an item, by offering various services, according to the situation, in a telephone service annexed to the item using a portable telephone. SOLUTION: The item 100 is equipped with a data accumulating means 101, which stores item data including a telephone number and relevant information concerning with the service annexed to a character on which the item is modeled, and a portable telephone communication means 102 which performs transmission of information between itself and the portable telephone, and a portable telephone device 110 is equipped with a telephone communication means 112, which conducts communication, using a public line, and an item communication means 111 which conducts transmission of information between itself and the item, and the item data are transmitted to the portable telephone means via the portable telephone communication means and the item communication means, and the telephone communication means conducts communication, using the transmitted item data.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable telephone utilizing game system which provides a portable telephone device and peripheral devices with an information transmission function to each other, and combines them to be used for entertainment.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A mobile phone device (including a simple mobile phone, a so-called PHS) is originally a tool for making a call, but in combination with miniaturization and high functionality, it has been reduced in price and price. Its usage now extends to entertainment.

There are two approaches to using mobile phone devices for entertainment. One is to receive data required for entertainment by the call function of the mobile phone device. The other is to provide the mobile phone device with a function for entertainment.

The simplest of the former is a service called telephone service. This is a service that allows you to listen to the sound recorded on the tape when you call a specific phone number, and many services are for practical purposes, but services for entertainment purposes are targeted at young children and adults. There are many targets.

As for the telephone service, there is a paid service for the adult to receive the usage charge added to the telephone charge, but for the infant, there is no charge other than the telephone charge.
There are also many services that accompany TV animation programs. These are generally used by dialing the telephone numbers, which are posted on toy catalogs distributed at toy stores and magazines for infants.

In this case, it is not uncommon for an infant to make a wrong call if he or she makes a call by himself. Some mobile phone devices intended for children only have buttons on the surface that correspond to the speed-dial functions of ordinary phones to prevent accidental phone calls. It turns out that it is easy for a child to make an error in dialing the phone.

[0007] As the latter, JAVA on a mobile phone device is used.
A representative example is an i-appli function (a service of NTT Docomo, Inc.) that operates an application written in the (registered trademark) language. There are many services for practical purposes in the i-appli function, but there are also many game applications that are pure entertainment.

Generally, games for video game machines and personal computers tend to be complicated due to the spread of DVD-ROMs and the increase in capacity due to the use of a plurality of CD-ROMs. The tendency of the game to be complicated is similar to that of the portable game device, and as a technique therefor, there is, for example, the "transmission / reception system and receiver" described in JP-A-10-272257. This is F for game consoles
The M radio wave receiver is provided, and various game developments are realized by combining the progress status of the game and the FM radio wave information received at that time. This aims to bring a variety of game developments.

The "game device and game method" described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-140430 is an example of a method for realizing large-scale entertainment by using a portable telephone device having a small storage capacity. This is to connect an information terminal device such as a mobile phone device to a specific content server and display information selected according to an operation on the information terminal device.
The contents are sequentially delivered from the content server.

When the game becomes complicated in this way, as a result, the player who plays the game cannot reach the desired story only by operating the dark clouds, so he purchases a so-called "strategy book" that explains how to proceed with the game. , Before playing the game, understand the line, and select the game according to the instructions in the strategy book to proceed with the game.

[0012] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-282000 is available for assisting the game capture.
There are technologies such as "game operation support device and recording medium" described in Japanese Patent No. 8247 and "recording medium recording game device and game program" described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-334172. The former is that a voice instruction is played according to the game and the game is played in accordance with the voice instruction, which is like displaying a strategy book by voice.
The latter makes it easier to match the timing of the slot machine, and is a strategy support method for a game that is different from the game that advances the story.

[0012]

As described above, in the past, in entertainment such as games using portable telephone devices, by connecting to a service center, an entertainment system for providing necessary information online is constructed. , It has become possible to develop more complicated and diverse games, and in accordance with this, a support system for user convenience has been provided.

However, in the services associated with items such as character toys or character goods related to characters such as toys and television animation programs, the services provided are limited to simple telephone services, and it is easy for a child to make a wrong call. The fact is that we have not seen any countermeasures against this or the provision of systems that improve the serviceability of users. Further, since telephone numbers for telephone services are posted by being distributed in catalogs or magazines, it is difficult to provide different telephone services depending on the user or the conditions of use.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and in a service using a mobile phone device that accompanies an item such as a character toy or a character goods that is provided on the market or distributed, a wrong call in a telephone service can be prevented. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile phone game system that can be prevented and can provide various services depending on the situation.

Further, according to the present invention, in the service using the portable telephone device attached to the item, the various services attached to the item can be enjoyed only when the user of the portable telephone device owns the item. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a mobile phone game system that can stimulate demand for items.

Further, according to the present invention, when the mobile phone device is provided with a function for executing software acquired from the outside, the execution of the software can be controlled only by installing an item near the mobile phone device. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a mobile phone game system that can guide the user to the desired development without hindering the enjoyment of the development provided by the software.

[0017]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game system using a mobile phone which comprises a mobile phone device and an item represented by a character toy or the like. Includes a data storage means for storing item data uniquely given thereto and a mobile phone communication means for transmitting information to and from the mobile phone device, wherein the mobile phone device communicates using a public line. And a item communication unit for transmitting information to and from the item, wherein the item data is transmitted from the item to the telephone communication unit via the mobile phone communication unit and the item communication unit. Then, the telephone communication means communicates using the transmitted item data.

According to the game system using the mobile phone of the first aspect, the item and the mobile phone device are provided with means for transmitting information, and the mobile phone device can make a call using the item data held by the item. By doing so, it is possible to obtain the effect that the telephone service that can be enjoyed only by the user who owns the item can be automatically performed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone utilizing game system, wherein in the portable telephone utilizing game system according to the first aspect, when the telephone communication means uses the transmitted item data to perform communication, It prevents the user of the mobile phone device from recognizing some or all of the item data.

According to the portable telephone game system according to the second aspect, at least important information in the item data can be made invisible, so that a user who does not own the item can own the item. By stealing the item data of, it is possible to prevent unfair enjoyment of the telephone service.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone utilizing game system, wherein in the portable telephone utilizing game system according to the first or second aspect, the telephone communication means uses the transmitted item data for communication. In addition, the number of times item data can be used is limited.

According to the portable telephone game system according to the third aspect, the number of times the item data is used can be limited, so that the user who does not own the item by transferring or lending the item, It is possible to prevent the telephone service from being unfairly enjoyed by using the item data sent to the mobile phone device at the time of possession.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone utilizing game system, wherein in the portable telephone utilizing game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the item data transmitted by the telephone communication means is used. When performing communication, the usable period of item data is limited.

According to the portable telephone use amusement system according to claim 4, since the period for which the item data is used can be limited, the user who has lost ownership of the item by transferring or lending the item, It is possible to prevent the telephone service from being unfairly enjoyed by using the item data sent to the mobile phone device at the time of possession.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone using game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the portable telephone device is provided for each portable telephone device. A mobile phone identifier storing means for storing a mobile phone identifier uniquely given, the item comprises a mobile phone identifier storing means for storing the mobile phone identifier, and when the telephone communication means performs communication using the item data The mobile phone identifier is transmitted from the mobile phone device to the item and stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means of the item, and the item is stored in the item using the mobile phone identifier stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means of the item. The data transmission is limited.

According to the portable telephone using game system of claim 5, the item stores the portable telephone identifier of the portable telephone device which has transmitted the information, and the portable telephone device is referred to by referring to the stored portable telephone identifier. By limiting the transmission of the item data to the user, it is possible to obtain the effect that the user must continue to acquire new items in order to use the same service constantly.

A mobile phone utilizing game system according to claim 6 of the present invention is the mobile phone utilizing game system according to claim 5, wherein the transmission limitation of the item data is stored in a mobile phone identifier storing means of the item. This limits the number of times item data can be transmitted to a mobile phone device having a mobile phone identifier.

According to the mobile phone utilizing game system of claim 6, the item stores the mobile phone identifier of the mobile phone device that transmitted the information, and the mobile phone device is referred to by referring to the stored mobile phone identifier. By limiting the number of times item data is transmitted to the user, the user must obtain new items in order to use the same service constantly.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone utilizing game system, wherein the portable telephone utilizing game system according to the fifth or sixth aspect is transmitted when the portable telephone identifier is stored in the portable telephone identifier storing means of the item. The date and time when the received mobile phone identifier is also stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means of the item, and the transmission of the item data is restricted by
For the mobile phone device having the mobile phone identifier stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means of the item, the item data transferable period is limited based on the date and time when the mobile phone identifier is received.

According to the portable telephone using game system of claim 7, the item data transmittable period is limited to the portable telephone device having the portable telephone identifier stored in the portable telephone identifier storage means of the item. As a result, in order to use the same service constantly, it is possible to obtain the effect that the user must continue to acquire new items.

A portable telephone using game system according to claim 8 of the present invention is the portable telephone using game system according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the portable telephone identifier storage means of the item stores the portable telephone. The number of identifiers is limited to one or a predetermined number, and the limitation of the transmission of the item data is limited to the transmission of the item data to the mobile phone device having the mobile phone identifier stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means of the item. It is a limitation.

According to the portable telephone using amusement system of claim 8, the transmission of the item data to the portable telephone device other than the portable telephone device having the portable telephone identifier stored in the portable telephone identifier storing means of the item is restricted. As a result, the user who wants to enjoy the service provided by the item can obtain the effect that he must obtain the item by himself.

A mobile phone utilizing game system according to claim 9 of the present invention is the mobile phone utilizing game system according to any one of claims 5 to 8, in which the uniquely given mobile phone identifier is replaced. The identification information commonly given to a plurality of mobile phone devices is used.

According to the portable telephone using game system of claim 9, for example, by giving specific model information of the portable telephone device as the identification information, it is desired to enjoy the service provided by the item. Who
It is possible to obtain the effect of having to acquire a mobile phone device of a specific model.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone-using play system in the portable telephone-using play system according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, which can be operated from the outside of the item packaging and is portable. The item is provided with a restriction function changing means capable of changing the restriction on the transmission of information to and from the telephone device.

According to the portable telephone use game system of the tenth aspect, by limiting the transmission function of the item data and changing the limitation from the outside of the packaging of the item by using the limitation function changing means, For example, when exhibiting and selling an item at a store, etc., while limiting the functions that can be tried on the item being displayed, the salesperson can change the limit at the time of purchase so that the user can enjoy the original function. Can be obtained.

A mobile phone utilizing game system according to claim 11 of the present invention is the mobile phone utilizing game system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the mobile phone device comprises a plurality of items corresponding to a plurality of items. A plurality of item information storage means for storing item data are provided, and the telephone communication means of the mobile telephone device performs communication using the plurality of item data stored in the item information storage means.

According to the game system using a mobile phone of claim 11, communication is performed by using a plurality of item data stored in the item information storage means.
It is possible to provide an additional service to the service when each item data is used alone, and it is possible to obtain an effect that a user who owns a plurality of items can enjoy more services.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone use game system, wherein the item is uniquely given to each item in the portable telephone use play system according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects. An item identifier storage unit for storing an identifier is provided, and when the telephone communication unit communicates using item data, the item identifier is transmitted from the item to the mobile telephone device, and the telephone communication unit transmits the item identifier. It is a thing.

According to the portable telephone utilizing play system of the twelfth aspect, when the telephone communication means performs communication using the item data, the portable telephone can transmit the item identifier for uniquely identifying the item. When using the function based on the information obtained from the item, it is possible to obtain the effect that user registration is automatically performed.

A portable telephone using game system according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the portable telephone utilizing game system according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects, in which software executable in the portable telephone device is used as telephone communication means. The mobile phone device is provided with a software storage means for externally acquiring and storing the software, and a software execution means for executing the software stored in the software storage means.
According to the item data transmitted from the item, the software acquired by the telephone communication means can be selected, and the execution content of the software in the software execution means can be changed.

According to the mobile phone use game system of the thirteenth aspect, the software acquired from the outside can be stored and executed in the mobile phone device, and the software to be acquired is selected according to the information obtained from the item by the mobile phone. By changing the function of the software or changing the function of the software, the user who wants to control the function of the software executed on the mobile phone device can be prompted to acquire the item.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the portable telephone utilizing game system, the software executing means is capable of controlling the telephone communication means in the portable telephone utilizing game system of the thirteenth aspect. When there are a plurality of mobile phone devices that have received the item data, the software execution means controls the telephone communication means by using the item data to perform communication between the plurality of mobile phone devices so that the software execution means It is possible to influence the execution result.

According to the portable telephone using game system of the fourteenth aspect, communication is performed between a plurality of portable telephone devices based on one item data, and the execution results of the mutual software execution means are influenced. It is possible to realize a game in which a plurality of mobile phone devices cooperate with one item.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the portable telephone utilizing game system, the portable telephone utilizing game system according to the thirteenth aspect is capable of communicating with a plurality of portable telephone devices via item communication means, and software executing means. Is capable of controlling the item communication means, and when there are a plurality of mobile phone devices that have received the item data from one item, the software execution means controls the item communication means by using the item data, It is possible to perform communication between the mobile phone devices and affect the execution results of the mutual software execution means.

According to the portable telephone using game system of the fifteenth aspect, a plurality of portable telephone devices communicate with each other based on one item data through the item communication means, and the execution results of the software execution means of each other. By influencing, it is possible to realize a game in which a plurality of mobile phone devices cooperate with one item.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone game system in which the items can communicate with each other in the portable telephone utilizing game system according to any one of the first to fifteenth aspects. Equipped with
The item communicates using the other item communication means to change the item data stored in each data storage means of a plurality of items, and a plurality of mobile phone devices use the changed item data. Then, information related to each other is communicated via the telephone communication means.

[0048] According to the mobile phone game system of claim 16, the item communicates with other items,
By making changes to each item data,
Mobile phone devices that have received the changed item data can send and receive information related to each other, can call the same information service site, and have a service that can only be used by having multiple items. By realizing it, it is possible to obtain an effect that a user who owns a plurality of items can enjoy more services.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable telephone utilizing game system according to any one of the first to sixteenth aspects, wherein the item data includes a URL of the world wide web. UR included in the item data is
It is possible to receive and display World Wide Web information using L.

According to the mobile phone utilizing game system of the seventeenth aspect, the item data includes the URL of the world wide web related to the item, and the mobile phone device automatically obtains the world wide web information related to the item. It can be received and displayed.

A portable telephone using play system according to claim 18 of the present invention is the portable telephone using play system according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the item data includes image information. The mobile phone device is capable of displaying the image information.

According to the portable telephone using game system of claim 18, for example, by displaying the image information included in the item data according to the operation of the telephone communication means,
It is possible to display on the mobile phone device as an image that a call is being made or a call is being received.

A portable telephone using game system according to claim 19 of the present invention is the portable telephone utilizing play system according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein an item can be attached to the outside of the portable telephone device. The electromagnetic wave generated by the mobile phone device has a structure and is used as a power source for the item.

According to the play system using the mobile phone of the nineteenth aspect, the item can be miniaturized by requesting the electromagnetic waves generated by the mobile phone device as the power source of the item.

An item according to claim 20 of the present invention is an item that can be used in the mobile phone utilizing game system according to any one of claims 1 to 19.

A mobile phone device according to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention is a mobile phone device that can be used in the game system using a mobile phone according to any one of the first to nineteenth aspects.

[0057]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game system using a mobile phone according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 100 is an item such as a character toy, and 110 is a mobile phone device.

Item 100 is an article having a setting based on a specific world view of a fictional world such as TV animation, TV drama, manga, toys, etc., which is a character toy related to a character appearing on the world view or Such as character goods. Specifically, dolls of characters appearing in the fictional world, stuffed animals, toys of robots and riding mechanisms, toys of weapons, practical items such as stationery with pictures of characters, decorations attached to mobile phones, etc. Is.

In the present specification, these items are collectively referred to as “item”. The item may be marketed as a product, or may be a gift such as a magazine or a television program. Further, it may be distributed by free distribution at stores, etc., may be distributed as an accessory to another product, or may be distributed by another method.

The item 100 is the data storage means 10.
1, a cellular phone communication means 102, and a function peculiar to an item (not shown). The item-specific function (not shown) is a function for the item to have a utility value independently of the cooperative operation with the mobile phone device. For example,
Light emission, voice transmission, electric driving, mainspring walking, transformation combination,
Functions such as dressing up and cooking. The cooperation operation with the mobile phone device may be switched or the cooperation operation may be changed in association with these functions.

The data storage means 101 is the item 1 concerned.
In the mobile phone device 110 that operates in cooperation with 00, item data uniquely given to an item is stored in order to activate a service associated with the character related to the item 100 or change the service. The mobile phone communication unit 102 also transmits information to and from the mobile phone device 110.

The mobile phone unit 110 comprises an item communication unit 111 and a telephone communication unit 112. The item communication unit 111 is a unit for connecting to the mobile phone communication unit 102 of the item 100 and transmitting information.
The item communication unit 111 may be built in the mobile phone device 110, may be removable with a dedicated jack, or may be connected using a multipurpose jack used for other data communication. Good. When built-in, the telephone communication means 112 may be used as hardware or software.

The information transmission method between the mobile phone communication means 102 and the item communication means 111 may be wired or wireless. In the following description of the present specification, wired or wireless is assumed, but this information transmission method may be via a removable medium. In the case of wired connection, the two may be connected by an existing standard communication line, or a dedicated interface may be prepared. When wireless, the means used to transmit information is
It may be any of sound waves, radio waves, visible rays, rays in the invisible region, and other waves. Further, the signal system used for transmitting information may be based on an existing standard such as Bluetooth, or may be newly determined.

The telephone communication means 112 is for performing telephone communication with other places using a public line. The line may be a mobile phone, a simple mobile phone, a satellite line, or any other public telephone line.

In FIG. 2, information is transmitted between the item 100 and the portable telephone device 110 in the first embodiment.
7 is a flowchart showing an operation when the mobile phone device 110 makes a call according to item data. The operation of the first embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the item 100 and the portable telephone device 11
0 for mobile phone communication means 102 and item communication means 11
It is installed in a range where information can be transmitted to and from 1. Multiple items 100 or multiple mobile phones 11 in the range
The combination of play objects when 0 is included may be selected by operating the item 100 or the mobile phone device 110, or the order may be determined by a relative or absolute arrangement such as an angle, or between the items 100. Alternatively, the mobile phone devices 110 may be given priorities in advance, or may be left to chance. When using a signal line, the other party is selected by connecting with the signal line.

This game system is activated by item 10
The user may perform the operation on the 0 side, or the user may perform the operation on the mobile phone device 110 side and the item communication means 111 transmits the operation, and the mobile phone communication means 102 may receive the operation. However, the mobile phone communication means 102 and the item communication means 111 may be capable of transmitting information.

When the game system is activated by either method, the item data stored in the data storage means 101 is passed to the mobile phone communication means 102 (step S21).
1) The mobile phone communication unit 102 transmits the received item data to the mobile phone device 110 (step S2).
12).

Item communication means 1 of the mobile phone unit 110
11 receives the item data (step S22)
1) The item data is passed to the telephone communication means 112 (step S222). When the telephone communication unit 112 receives the item data, the telephone number included in the item data can be called, and the telephone number can be displayed on the screen of the mobile phone device 110 or added to the telephone number list. it can. Further, when the recipient of the call further requests the input of a number such as a password, the number can be included in the item data.

In the present embodiment, for example, the item 100 is made as a doll toy, and the item data includes a telephone number for making a call to a telephone service in which a tape setting that the doll is talking is played. When the child who purchased the doll brings the doll closer to the mobile phone device 110, the item data is transmitted to the mobile phone device 110, and the child activates the telephone communication means of the mobile phone device by simply pressing the call button and records it on the tape. You can use it to listen to the voice.

As a result, by purchasing a character goods such as a toy, it becomes possible to develop various services by linking the item and the mobile phone, such as using a special telephone service related to the character.
In addition, by including the phone number in the item data,
It is possible to prevent a phone call from being made by a child.

(Embodiment 2) Embodiment 2 of the present invention
Is a game system using a mobile phone having the same configuration as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, including an item 100, a data storage means 101, a mobile phone communication means 102, a mobile phone device 110, an item communication means 111, and a telephone communication. Means 11
2 has the same function as in the first embodiment.

However, the item data stored in the data storage means 101 includes the display name data in addition to the telephone number for receiving the telephone service, and the telephone communication means 112 receives the item data and receives the telephone number. When making a call to, the display name only is displayed on the mobile phone device 110, and the phone number is not displayed.

As a result, it is possible to prevent another telephone from making a call using the telephone number displayed on the mobile telephone device, and the information held by the item is required to receive the telephone service. This can prevent a user who does not own the item from obtaining the telephone number and using the telephone service.

(Embodiment 3) Embodiment 3 of the present invention
Is a game system using a mobile phone having the same configuration as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, including an item 100, a data storage means 101, a mobile phone communication means 102, a mobile phone device 110, an item communication means 111, and a telephone communication. Means 11
2 has the same function as in the first embodiment.

However, the item data stored in the data storage means 101 includes not only a telephone number for receiving a telephone service, but also data for limiting the number of times of use,
The telephone communication unit 112 limits the number of times the telephone service is received by the use number limit data when receiving the item data and making a call to the telephone number. The number of times of use may be the number of times of making a call, or may be the number of times of input of the number when the destination of the call further requests the input of a number such as an identification number.

That is, the telephone communication means 112 manages the number of times of use of the received item data, and when the number of times of use of the same item data reaches or exceeds the number of times shown in the number-of-uses limit data, the use of the item data is performed. Has the function to stop.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the operation of the portable telephone game system according to the third embodiment. The operation of the third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 3, steps S211, S21
Each operation of 2, 221, 222 is in accordance with the first embodiment.
However, in step S222, the telephone transmission means 11
The item 2 also receives usage limit data included in the item data.

First, the telephone transmission means 112 sets the number of times of use of the item data to be managed to 0 (step S32).
3). Next, the telephone transmission means 112 compares the number of times of use of the item data with the number of times of use limit indicated by the number of times of use limit data (step S324). If the number of times the item data is used exceeds the number of times of use limit, the operation of using the item data is ended. If the number of times is less than or equal to the limit, the telephone communication unit 112 makes a call using the item data (step S325). After that, telephone communication means 11
2 adds 1 to the number of times the item data has been used (step S326), and the process returns to step S324.

Instead of counting up the number of times of use of item data, the number of times of use of item data is used as an initial value, and each time the item data is used, 1 is subtracted from the number of times of use limit and the number of times of use limit is set to 0. The use of the item data may be stopped by reaching or falling.

In the present embodiment, the telephone transmitting means 11
2 stores a plurality of item data at the same time, allows any item data to be selected and used in any order, and manages the number of times of use for each item data, thereby making it possible to use each item data for each item data. It may be allowed to be used up to a limited number of times.

As a result, it is possible to limit the number of times the portable telephone device can make a call using the item data once acquired from the item, and use the item data when the owner of the item releases the item. It is possible to prevent continuation and encourage users who want to make many phone calls to own the item.

Further, in order to obtain the same effect as that of the present embodiment, the item data stored in the data storage means 101 includes the usage period data, and the telephone communication means 112 receives the date and time when the item data is received. Remember
When the telephone communication unit 112 tries to use the same item data beyond the period of use, it may have a function of stopping the use of the item data.

With this, it is possible to limit the period in which the mobile phone device makes a call using the item data once acquired from the item, and when the item owner releases the item, the item data is used. It is possible to prevent continuation and encourage users who want to make many phone calls to own the item.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the structure of a game system using a mobile phone according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. In FIG. 4, 400 is an item such as a character toy, and 410 is a mobile phone device.

The item 400 is the data storage means 10.
1, a mobile phone communication unit 102 and a mobile phone identifier storage unit 403. Here, the data storage means 10
1. The mobile phone communication means 102 respectively correspond to the means denoted by the same reference numerals in FIG. 1 and have the functions described in the first embodiment.

The mobile phone identifier storage means 403 stores the mobile phone device 41 received via the mobile phone communication means 102.
The mobile phone identifier of 0 is stored. Furthermore, the mobile phone identifier storage unit 403 may have a function of storing the date and time when the mobile phone identifier is received.

The mobile phone unit 410 comprises item communication means 111, telephone communication means 112, and mobile phone identifier storage means 413. Here, the item communication means 11
1. The telephone communication means 112 respectively correspond to the means indicated by the same reference numerals in FIG. 1 and have the functions described in the first embodiment.

The mobile phone device 410 is given a unique mobile phone identifier for each individual, and this is stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means 413. As the mobile phone identifier, a unique phone number included in the phone communication function 112 may be used, or an arbitrary number, a symbol character string, or the like may be used.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the mobile phone utilizing game system according to the fourth embodiment. In the operation example shown here, the number of times item data can be transmitted to one mobile phone device 410 is one. The operation of the fourth embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in the mobile phone device 410, the mobile phone identifier stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means 413 is taken out (step S521), and the item communication means 111 transmits this to the item 400 (step S52).
2).

In the item 400, the mobile phone communication means 102 receives the mobile phone identifier transmitted from the mobile phone device 410 (step S511). Next, the mobile phone identifier storage means 403 checks whether or not there is a mobile phone identifier already stored (step S51).
2) If the mobile phone identifier is stored, it is checked whether or not there is a match with the received mobile phone identifier (step S513).

When it is determined in step S512 that there is no mobile phone identifier already stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means 403, and in step S513 among the mobile phone identifiers stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means 403. If it is determined that there is no match with the received mobile phone identifier, the item data stored in the data storage means 101 is passed to the mobile phone communication means 102 (step S211), and the mobile phone communication means 102 receives the received item. The data is transmitted to the mobile phone device 410 (step S212). After that, the mobile phone identifier storage means 403
Stores the received mobile phone identifier (step S5)
14).

In the mobile phone 410, when the item communication means 111 receives the item data (step S
221) and passes this item data to the telephone communication means 112 (step S222). When the telephone communication unit 112 receives the item data, the telephone number included in the item data is called.

In the above-described operation example, the number of times item data can be transmitted to one mobile phone device 410 is limited to once, but the mobile phone identifier storage means 40 is used.
3 is provided with a function of counting the number of transmissions of item data, the number of transmissions is counted when it is determined that there is one that matches the mobile phone identifier received in step S513, and steps are performed until a predetermined number of transmissions is possible. Proceeding to S211, the item data can be transmitted. The predetermined transmittable number of times can be stored in the data storage means 101.

When the mobile phone identifier storage means 403 has a function of storing the date and time when the mobile phone identifier is received, when it is determined that there is a match with the mobile phone identifier received in step S513, the mobile phone identifier is stored. It is possible to check whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed from the date and time when the telephone identifier is received, and if it is within the predetermined period, the process proceeds to step S211 so that the item data can be transmitted.

As described above, by storing the mobile phone identifier of the mobile phone device that has transmitted the item data on the item side, it is possible to limit the number of times the item data is sent to the same mobile phone device or the period. As a result, in order to use the same service constantly, it is possible to obtain the effect that the user must continue to acquire new items.

Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the item data from being transmitted to a mobile phone device other than the mobile phone device whose mobile phone identifier is stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means 403. If the number of mobile phone identifiers to be stored is limited to one, it is possible to send the item data thereafter only to the mobile phone device that initially stores the mobile phone identifier. , After that number of mobile phone identifiers are stored,
The item data can be transmitted only to a plurality of mobile phone devices having the stored mobile phone identifier.

As a result, the user who wants to enjoy the service provided by the item must obtain the item by himself.

Also, instead of the method of storing the mobile phone identifier uniquely given to the mobile phone device, the identification information commonly given to a plurality of mobile phone devices such as information indicating the type of the mobile phone device is used. A method is also possible.

As a result, for example, the item can be subjected to a condition for limiting the model of the portable telephone device which can transmit the item data, so that the user who desires to enjoy the service provided with the item can enjoy the service. It is possible to obtain the effect of having to acquire a mobile phone device of a specific model or type.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile phone utilizing game system according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. In FIG. 6, 600 is an item such as a character toy, and 110 is a mobile phone device.

The item 600 is the data storage means 10.
1, mobile phone communication means 102, restricted function changing means 603
Composed of. Here, the data storage means 101 and the mobile phone communication means 102 respectively correspond to the means denoted by the same reference numerals in FIG. 1 and have the functions described in the first embodiment. The mobile phone device 110 is composed of an item communication unit 111 and a telephone communication unit 112, which correspond to the units shown by the same reference numerals in FIG.
It has the function described in.

By operating the limiting function changing means 603, it is possible to change the limitation concerning the transmission of information to and from the portable telephone device. For example, the usage limit data of the item data in the third embodiment may be changed. The restricted function changing unit 603 allows operation from the outside of the item 100, and further allows operation from the outside when the item 100 is packaged.

As the method, for example, a string-shaped or thread-shaped object may be inserted into an item and then operated by pulling it out. Alternatively, a single button or a plurality of buttons that can be pushed from the outside of the packaging may be used. The operation may be performed by pressing, or a dedicated remote controller may be prepared for remote operation by radio waves or infrared rays. Also, if the packaging can be easily opened and closed, the item may be directly manipulated as described above, or a part whose function can be changed may be added or replaced, or another method may be used. . This operation may be reversible or irreversible.

When the limited function changing means 603 is operated, for example, the number-of-uses limitation data of item data stored in the data storage means 101 is changed. As a result, before and after operating the restricted function changing unit 603, the number of times that the mobile phone device 110 that has performed the linked operation with the item 600 can perform the process based on the item data is different. Here, the example in the third embodiment has been described with respect to the function restriction, but the target is not limited to this, and the restricted function changing unit 603 may similarly act on other function restrictions.

As a result, the operation of the portable telephone device 110 that uses the item data transmitted from the item 100 can be changed, and the function is tried at a store or other place where an unspecified number of users can directly handle the item 100. In doing so, it is possible to demonstrate some functions, but prevent all functions from being able to be demonstrated, and the operator easily removes the restrictions for users who purchase or acquire the item. The item owner can then enjoy full functionality.

(Embodiment 6) FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile phone game system according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. In FIG. 7, 100 is an item such as a character toy, and 710 is a mobile phone device.

The item 100 is the data storage means 10.
1. Comprised of mobile phone communication means 102,
It has the functions described in the first embodiment, corresponding to the means indicated by the same reference numerals in FIG. In addition, the mobile phone device 710
Is composed of an item communication unit 111, a telephone communication unit 112, and an item information plural storage unit 713. Here, the item communication means 111 and the telephone communication means 112 are
Each has the function described in the first embodiment, corresponding to the means shown by the same reference numerals in FIG.

However, the item communication means 111 outputs the received item data to the telephone communication means 112 and also to the item information plural accumulating means 713. In addition to receiving item data from the item communication unit 111, the telephone communication unit 112 can also receive item data from the item information plural storage unit 713.

The item information plural accumulating means 713 can store plural item data. Further, the data storage method of the item information plural accumulating means 713 may be to store each item data as it is, or to transmit each item data to another device using the item communication means 111 or the telephone communication means 112. The response may be received and stored, or the item information plural storage means 71.
It is also possible to provide a calculation function in the unit 3, perform a calculation according to a calculation method determined from a plurality of item data, and store the result. In the sixth embodiment, each item data is stored as it is.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the mobile phone game system according to the sixth embodiment. The operation of the sixth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 8, steps S211, S21
Each operation of No. 2, 221 is based on the first embodiment. When the item communication unit 111 receives the item data, the item information plural accumulating unit 713 of the mobile phone device 710,
The item data received by the item communication unit 111 is received and stored (step S821).

Next, it is checked whether or not the item information plural accumulating means 713 already stores the item data (step S822). If there is already stored item data, it is stored in the item information plural accumulating means 713. All the item data stored (step S
823). If there is no item data already stored, the item data received by the item communication unit 111 is used as it is.

The telephone communication means 112 makes a call using the item data thus obtained. For example, if the recipient of the call further requests the input of numbers such as identification numbers, by inputting the numbers contained in multiple item data one after another, in addition to the service for each item, the combination of items It is conceivable to provide additional services depending on the situation.

As a result, a user who owns a plurality of types of items can enjoy a service having more than the function of each item on the mobile phone, and when the item is commercialized, the user can obtain more items. Being motivated to buy is promoted.

(Embodiment 7) FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the structure of a game system using a mobile phone according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention. In FIG. 9, 900 is an item such as a character toy, and 110 is a mobile phone device.

The item 900 is the data storage means 10.
1, mobile phone communication means 102, and item identifier storage means 903. Here, the data storage means 10
1. The mobile phone communication means 102 respectively correspond to the means denoted by the same reference numerals in FIG. 1 and have the functions described in the first embodiment. The item identifier storage unit 903 stores an item identifier that is an identifier that uniquely identifies an item. The mobile phone device 110 is composed of an item communication unit 111 and a telephone communication unit 112, which correspond to the units shown by the same reference numerals in FIG.
It has the function described in.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the mobile phone utilizing game system according to the seventh embodiment.
The operation of the seventh embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 10, when the game system is activated, the item data stored in the data storage means 101 is passed to the mobile phone communication means 102 (step S21).
1) Then, the item identifier stored in the item identifier storage unit 903 is passed to the mobile phone communication unit 102 (step S1012). Mobile phone communication means 10
2 transmits the received item data and item identifier to the mobile phone device 110 (step S1013).

In the mobile phone unit 110, the item communication means 111 receives the item data and the item identifier (step S1021). Telephone communication means 112
Receives the item data and the item identifier received by the item communication unit 111, makes a call according to the data included in the item data (step S1022), and transmits the item identifier to the other party of the call.

When the telephone communication means 112 transmits the item identifier, the handset of the telephone may not be functioning, information relating to the transmission / reception of the item identifier may be output by monitoring, or the item The voice that is not related to the identifier may be transmitted and received.

As described above, by transmitting the item identifier, which is an identifier for uniquely identifying the item, to the service center, user registration for each item identifier given to the item can be automatically performed through the telephone line.

(Embodiment 8) FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the structure of a game system using a mobile phone according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention. In FIG. 11, 100 is an item such as a character toy, and 1110 is a mobile phone device.

The item 100 is the data storage means 10.
1. Comprised of mobile phone communication means 102,
It has the functions described in the first embodiment, corresponding to the means indicated by the same reference numerals in FIG. In addition, the mobile phone device 111
0 is item communication means 111, telephone communication means 112,
The software storage unit 1113 and the software execution unit 1114 are included. Here, item communication means 1
The telephone communication means 112 and the telephone communication means 112 respectively have the functions described in the first embodiment, corresponding to the means indicated by the same reference numerals in FIG.

The software storage means 1113 stores software executable by the software execution means 1114. The stored software is telephone communication means 1.
12 can be obtained from the telephone line. In addition, it may be acquired from the item 100 via the item communication unit 111, or may be acquired from another communicable device. Therefore, other communication means may be provided in the mobile phone device 1110.

The software execution means 1114 receives the software stored in the software storage means 1113 and executes it. The execution result may be displayed on the mobile phone device 1110 by a screen, voice, indicator, etc., the telephone communication means 112, the item communication means 111, etc. may be controlled, or nothing may be performed.

The software may be in the form of an executable file, or may be a method of interpreting and executing by the software executing means 1114 in the form of a source file written in a programming language. The number of pieces of software executed at one time does not matter.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the operation of the mobile phone utilizing game system according to the eighth embodiment.
The operation of the eighth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

Here, it is assumed that the software has already been stored in the software storage means 1113, and the operation of the item can be changed by changing the parameter for the software to be executed. Further, whether or not the software needs to transfer information to and from the item can be determined from the outside before executing the software.

In FIG. 12, first, one of the software stored in the software storage means 1113 is passed to the software execution means 1114 (step S1221). The software execution means 1114 determines whether the software received from the software storage means 1113 transmits information to or from the item (step S1222). When information is not transmitted, the software is executed as it is (step S122).
8).

When the software transmits information to and from the item, the item communication means 111 checks whether or not the item 100 exists within the information transmittable range (step S1223). Items 100 existing around the mobile phone device 1110 are mobile phone communication means 102.
Receives a transmission from the item communication means 111, it responds to this (step S1211).

By receiving the response from the item 100, the item communication means 111 of the portable telephone device 1110 can judge that there is an item 100 capable of transmitting information in the surroundings (step S1224). If there is no response and it is determined that there is no item capable of transmitting information in the vicinity, the software is executed as it is (step S1228).

When it is determined that there is an item 100 capable of transmitting information in the surroundings, the item communication means 111
Request transmission of item data (step S122)
5) The mobile phone communication unit 102 receives this request (step S1212). Then, the mobile phone communication means 1
02 retrieves the item data stored in the data storage means 101, transmits it to the mobile phone device 1110 (step S1213), and the item communication means 111 receives this item data (step S1226).

The software execution means 1114 receives the item data received by the item communication means 111, and changes the parameters for executing the software according to the item data (step S1227). Next, the software execution means 1114 executes software according to the changed parameter (step S1228).

In the above description, the parameter for executing the software is changed according to the item data.
Other software or files may be received according to the item data via the telephone communication means 112, or other software stored in the software storage means 1113 according to the item data may be used.

Further, in the above description, when the software execution means 1114 determines whether or not the software transmits information to and from the item, it can be determined from outside the software. Instructions for transmitting information to and from the item may be described.

In this embodiment, for example, when a game of a story in which a plurality of characters appear and one of them becomes friendly is operated on the mobile phone device 1110, the item 100 is created as a small doll of each character. Then, by further connecting with a string so as to be linked to the mobile phone device, and by storing in the data storage means 101 of each item 100, item data that makes friends with the character that the item 100 represents, By attaching the doll to the mobile phone device 110, it is possible to use the doll so that the story becomes easy to get along with the character. In this way, software that can be executed on the mobile phone device and items that are related in appearance and function can be realized.

Further, in the present embodiment, the software execution means is provided with the function of controlling the telephone communication means, whereby the software execution is performed when there are a plurality of portable telephone devices which have received item data from one item. The means uses the item data to control the telephone communication means, communicates between a plurality of mobile telephone devices that have received the item data from one item, and affects the execution results of the mutual software execution means. You can also

Further, the present embodiment is provided with a function of allowing a plurality of portable telephone devices to communicate with each other via the item communication means and a function of controlling the item communication means by the software execution means. When there are a plurality of mobile phone devices that have received item data from one item, the software execution means controls the item communication means using the item data, and the software execution means controls the item communication means to receive the item data from one item. It can also be used in such a way that they communicate with each other and influence the execution results of the software execution means of each other.

(Ninth Embodiment) By adding an additional function to the mobile phones of various embodiments as described above, the utility value thereof can be increased. This embodiment enables a plurality of items to change item data stored in each other's data storage means by providing another item communication means by which items can communicate with each other. is there. This enables a plurality of mobile phone devices to communicate information related to each other via the telephone communication means using the changed item data. Also, by possessing a plurality of items, it becomes possible to use item data that cannot be used alone.

(Embodiment 10) In the present embodiment, when the item data includes the URL of the World Wide Web, the mobile phone device uses the URL to receive and display the World Wide Web information. It is possible to do. Accordingly, for example, world wide web information related to item data can be automatically displayed on the mobile phone device.

(Embodiment 11) In the present embodiment, when the item data includes image information, this image information can be displayed on the display unit of the portable telephone device. . Thereby, for example, while the telephone communication unit is communicating, it is possible to display on the mobile telephone device as an image that a call is being made or a call is being received.

(Embodiment 12) In this embodiment, an item has a structure that can be attached to the outside of a mobile phone device and uses electromagnetic waves generated by the mobile phone device as a power source for the item. As a result, the power supply of the item can be downsized, and the item can be downsized.

[0147]

As described above, according to the present invention,
First, for items such as character toys and character goods, mobile phone communication means for transmitting information to and from the mobile phone device and data storage means for accumulating item data are provided, and in order to make a phone call on the mobile phone device. In addition to the telephone communication means of, the item communication means for transmitting information to and from the item is provided, so that the item data can be sent from the item to the mobile phone device and the user can make a phone call in accordance with the item data. It is possible to obtain an advantageous effect that a telephone service that can be enjoyed only by a user who performs the service can be automatically performed.

Secondly, by making at least important information out of the item data sent from the item to the portable telephone device invisible, the user who does not own the item can access the item data of the user who owns the item. By stealing the information, it is possible to obtain an advantageous effect that it is possible to prevent the telephone service from being unfairly enjoyed.

Thirdly, by limiting the number of times the item data sent from the item to the cell phone device can be used by the cell phone device, a user who does not own the item by transferring or lending the item can There is an advantageous effect that it is possible to prevent the telephone service from being unfairly enjoyed by using the item data sent to the mobile phone device at the time of possession.

Fourthly, by limiting the period of use of the item data sent from the item to the mobile phone device in the mobile phone device, the user who has discontinued the item by transferring or lending the item can There is an advantageous effect that it is possible to prevent the telephone service from being unfairly enjoyed by using the item data sent to the mobile phone device at the time of possession.

Fifth, storing the mobile phone identifier of the mobile phone device with which the item cooperates, and limiting the transmission of the item data to the mobile phone device by referring to the stored mobile phone identifier. As a result, in order to use the same service constantly, the advantageous effect is obtained that the user must continue to acquire new items.

Sixth, the item stores the mobile phone identifier of the mobile phone device with which the item cooperates, and limits the number of times item data can be transmitted to the mobile phone device having the stored mobile phone identifier. This has the advantageous effect that the user must keep acquiring new items in order to use the same service constantly.

Seventh, the item stores the mobile phone identifier of the mobile phone device with which the item has performed the cooperation operation, and the item data transferable period is limited to the mobile phone device having the stored mobile phone identifier. This has the advantageous effect that the user must keep acquiring new items in order to use the same service constantly.

Eighth, by storing the mobile phone identifier of the mobile phone device with which the item has performed the cooperation operation, and limiting the transmission of the item data to the mobile phone devices other than the mobile phone device having the mobile phone identifier. The advantageous effect that the user who wants to enjoy the service provided by the item must acquire the item by himself is obtained.

Ninth, the item stores identification information such as the model of the portable telephone device with which the item cooperates, and restricts transmission of item data to portable telephone devices other than the portable telephone device having the identification information. As a result, the advantageous effect that the user who desires to enjoy the service provided by the item must obtain the mobile phone device of a specific model is obtained.

Tenth, by setting a limit on the item data transmission function and allowing the limit to be changed from outside the packaging of the item, when the item is displayed and sold at a store or the like, the item being displayed is displayed. In addition to limiting the functions that can be used for trial, the salesperson can change the limitation at the time of purchase so that the user can enjoy the original function.

Eleventh, the portable telephone device has a function of storing item data received from a plurality of items, and a plurality of item data stored in the portable telephone device are used to perform communication to store each item data. It is possible to provide an additional service to the service when used alone, and it is possible to obtain an advantageous effect that a user who owns a plurality of items can enjoy more services.

Twelfth, when an item identifier for uniquely identifying an item is given to an item and the item identifier is transmitted to a mobile telephone device, and the telephone communication means of the mobile telephone device communicates using the item data. By transmitting this item identifier to, the advantageous effect that the user registration is automatically performed when the mobile phone uses the function based on the information obtained from the item is obtained.

Thirteenth, it is possible to store and execute software acquired from the outside in the mobile phone device, and select the software to be acquired or change the function of the software in accordance with the information acquired by the mobile phone from the item. By enabling this, it is possible to obtain an advantageous effect that a user who desires to control a function of software executed on the mobile phone device can be prompted to acquire the item.

Fourteenth, by enabling the software execution means to control the telephone communication means, when there are a plurality of portable telephone devices that have received item data from one item, one item data is stored in one item data. Based on the communication between a plurality of mobile phone devices based on each other and affecting the execution results of the mutual software execution means, it is possible to realize a game in which a plurality of mobile phone devices cooperate with each other by one item. Can be obtained.

Fifteenth, by enabling a plurality of portable telephone devices to communicate with each other via the item communication means and allowing the software execution means to control the item communication means, one item to item When there are a plurality of mobile phone devices that have received the data, communication is performed between the plurality of mobile phone devices based on one item data, and the execution results of the mutual software execution means are affected, so The advantageous effect that the mobile phone device can realize a game in which the mobile phone device cooperates with one item is obtained.

Sixteenth, by providing other item communication means by which items can communicate with each other, the item communicates with other items and the item changed by changing the item data of each item. An advantageous effect is obtained in that the mobile phone devices that have received the data can send and receive information related to each other and can call the same information service center.

Seventeenth, by enabling the mobile phone device to receive and display World Wide Web information using the URL included in the item data, the mobile phone device automatically receives the item information. The advantageous effect of being able to receive and display World Wide Web information related to the.

Eighteenth, when the item data includes image information, the portable telephone device can display the image information, so that the item can be displayed in accordance with the operation of the telephone communication means. By displaying the image information included in the data, it is possible to obtain an advantageous effect that the fact that the telephone is being called or the telephone is being called can be displayed as an image on the mobile telephone device.

Nineteenth, it is advantageous that the item can be miniaturized by making the item attachable to the outside of the portable telephone device and using the electromagnetic wave generated by the portable telephone device as the power source of the item. The effect is obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone game system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation of the mobile phone utilizing game system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of a mobile phone utilizing game system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone game system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the mobile phone utilizing game system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone game system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone game system according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation of a mobile phone utilizing game system according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile phone game system according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation of the mobile phone utilizing game system according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile phone game system according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the mobile phone utilizing game system according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

100, 400, 600, 900 items 101 data storage means 102 mobile phone communication means 110, 410, 710, 1110 Mobile phone device 111 Item communication means 112 Telephone communication means 403 Item Mobile Phone Identifier Storage Means 413 Mobile Phone Identifier Storage Means of Mobile Phone Device 603 Restriction function changing means 713 Item information storage means 903 Item identifier storage means 1113 Software storage means 1114 Software execution means

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Claims (21)

[Claims] 1. A game system using a mobile phone, which comprises an item represented by a character toy or the like and a mobile phone device, wherein the item stores data for storing item data uniquely given to the item, and the mobile phone. A mobile phone communication means for transmitting information to and from a telephone device, wherein the mobile phone device communicates information between the telephone communication means for communicating using a public line and the item. Item communication means for performing, the item data is transmitted from the item to the telephone communication means via the mobile telephone communication means and the item communication means, and the telephone communication means uses the transmitted item data. A mobile phone game system characterized by communicating with each other. 2. When the telephone communication means communicates using the transmitted item data, the user of the mobile phone device is prevented from recognizing a part or all of the information of the item data. The game system using a mobile phone according to claim 1. 3. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the number of times the item data can be used is limited when the telephone communication unit uses the transmitted item data for communication. Utilization game system. 4. The usable period of the item data is limited when the telephone communication means uses the transmitted item data for communication. A play system using a mobile phone according to the item 1. 5. The mobile phone identifier storage means for storing the mobile phone identifier, wherein the mobile phone device stores a mobile phone identifier uniquely given to each mobile phone device, and the item stores the mobile phone identifier. Wherein the mobile phone identifier is transmitted from the mobile phone device to the item via the item communication device and the mobile phone communication device when the phone communication device communicates using the item data. The transmission of the item data is restricted by using the mobile phone identifier stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means of the item and stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means of the item. The mobile phone game system according to any one of 1 to 4. 6. The item data transmission restriction limits the number of times the item data can be transmitted to a mobile phone device having a mobile phone identifier stored in a mobile phone identifier storage means of the item. The game system using a mobile phone according to claim 5. 7. When the mobile phone identifier is stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means of the item, the date and time when the transmitted mobile phone identifier is received is also stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means of the item, and The transmission limit of the item data is based on the date and time when the mobile phone identifier is received, with respect to the mobile phone device having the mobile phone identifier stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means of the item, based on the transmission possible period of the item data. 7. The game system using a mobile phone according to claim 5, wherein: 8. The number of mobile phone identifiers stored in the mobile phone identifier storage means of the item is limited to one or a predetermined number, and the transmission limit of the item data is limited to the mobile phone identifier storage means of the item. 8. The mobile phone utilizing game system according to claim 5, wherein the transmission is limited to only the item data transmitted to the mobile phone device having the mobile phone identifier stored in. 9. The mobile phone according to claim 5, wherein identification information commonly provided to a plurality of mobile phone devices is used in place of the mobile phone identifier uniquely provided. Telephone-based play system. 10. The item includes a restriction function changing unit capable of changing a restriction on information transmission to and from the mobile phone device, and the restriction function changing unit can be operated from outside of the packaging of the item. 10. The mobile phone utilizing game system according to claim 1, wherein: 11. The mobile telephone device comprises a plurality of item information storage means for storing a plurality of item data corresponding to a plurality of items, and the telephone communication means stores a plurality of items stored in the item information storage means. The mobile phone game system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein communication is performed using data. 12. The item identifier storage means for storing an item identifier that is uniquely given to each item, wherein the item identifier is used when the telephone communication means uses the item data for communication. Is transmitted from the item to the mobile phone device via the mobile phone communication means and the item communication means, and the phone communication means transmits the item identifier. A play system using a mobile phone according to the item 1. 13. The mobile phone device executes software stored in the mobile phone device, the software storing device acquiring the software executable by the mobile phone device from the outside by the telephone communication unit and storing the software. A software execution means, capable of selecting software acquired by the telephone communication means or changing execution contents of software in the software execution means according to item data transmitted from the item. A mobile phone game system according to any one of claims 1 to 12. 14. The software execution means is capable of controlling the telephone communication means, and when there are a plurality of mobile phone devices that have received item data from one item, the software execution means causes the software to execute the item data. 14. The use of a mobile phone according to claim 13, wherein the mobile communication device is controlled by using the mobile phone, the communication is performed between the plurality of mobile phone devices, and it is possible to influence the execution results of the software execution means of each other. Yugi system. 15. A plurality of the mobile phone devices can communicate with each other via the item communication unit, the software execution unit can control the item communication unit, and receive item data from one item. When there are a plurality of mobile phone devices, the software execution means controls the item communication means by using the item data, performs communication between the mobile phone devices, and 14. The game system using a mobile phone according to claim 13, which enables the execution result to be influenced. 16. The item includes other item communication means capable of communicating with each other, wherein the item is stored in each data storage means of the item by performing communication using the other item communication means. 16. The item data is changed, and the plurality of mobile phone devices use the changed item data to communicate information related to each other via the telephone communication means. A play system using a mobile phone according to any one of claims. 17. If the item data includes a World Wide Web URL, the mobile phone device receives and displays World Wide Web information using the URL included in the item data. 17. A game system using a mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that it is possible. 18. The mobile phone device is capable of displaying the image information when the item data includes the image information.
A play system using a mobile phone according to any one of the above. 19. The item according to claim 1, wherein the item has a structure that can be attached to the outside of the mobile phone device, and an electromagnetic wave generated by the mobile phone device is used as a power source of the item. A play system using a mobile phone according to any one of claims. 20. An item usable in the game system using a mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 19. 21. A mobile phone device usable in the game system using a mobile phone according to any one of claims 1 to 19.