JP2005168763A - Program, information storage medium and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a program, an information storage medium and a game system that can properly judge a player's sound input without resorting to the play environment of a game or differences among players. <P>SOLUTION: The game system performs a prescribed game processing on the basis of sound input data inputted from a sound input section 162. A display control section 111 varies a first displaying body in accordance with an input sound volume level acquired from sound input data, and displays a second displaying body in accordance with operation input data inputted from an operation section 161 to make it visible whether the first displaying body is in the effective range of the sound input data. A setting section 112 sets the effective scope of sound input data in a state of being associated with the display status of the second displaying body. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a program for performing game processing using sound input data generated based on a sound input operation of a player, an information storage medium, and a game system.

  Conventionally, a game using a microphone (an example of a sound input unit) as an input device in a game, for example, causing a player to perform an input operation such as an utterance operation has been proposed.

However, an input device that also inputs ambient sounds, such as a microphone, tends to have input detection accuracy that depends on the game play environment, and specifically, ambient noise that is not intended by the player is input to the player. There is. In addition, since there are individual differences in the sound generated by the input operation of the player, there are various standards for determining whether the input sound is valid for use in the game process. It is difficult to accurately detect player input.
JP 2001-79652 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a program, an information storage medium, and a game capable of appropriately determining a player's sound input regardless of the game play environment and individual differences between players. To provide a system.

  (1) The present invention is a game system for performing a given game process based on sound input data input from a sound input unit, wherein a first display is performed according to an input volume level acquired from the sound input data. Operation input data input from the operation unit to the second display body so that the body can be changed and displayed, and whether or not the first display body is within the effective range of the sound input data is visible. And a setting control unit that sets an effective range of the sound input data in association with the display state of the second display body. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-described units. The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that can be read by a computer and stores (records) a program that causes the computer to function as each of the above-described units.

  According to the present invention, when a given game process is performed based on sound input data input from the sound input unit, it is possible to set the effective range of the sound input data while allowing the player to visually recognize it. Here, the fact that the sound input data is valid means that the sound input data is data to be used for the game process.

  In the present invention, the display control unit performs control to display the first display body while changing the first display body in accordance with the input volume level so that the player can visually recognize the input volume level acquired from the sound input data. The first display body displays the input volume level so that the player can visually recognize the input volume level according to the position, length, area, shape, or the like. If the input volume level is different, the position, length, area, shape, or the like changes. At this time, the player performs an operation input to the operation unit to determine the effective range of the sound input data while observing the change state of the first display body. Then, the display control unit performs control to display the second display body according to the operation input data so that it can be visually confirmed whether or not the sound input data is within the effective range with respect to the first display body. Do. In the setting unit, the effective range of the sound input data is set in association with the display state (for example, display position, length, display area, shape, etc.) of the second display body. The setting unit may set the effective range of the sound input data based on the operation input data, or may set the effective range of the sound input data based on the display state of the second display body.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, the effective range of the sound input data is determined by changing the display state of the second display body with the operation input data while the player monitors the input volume level with the first display body. be able to. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game in which sound input can be appropriately determined regardless of the game play environment and individual differences between players.

  (2) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, after the display control unit displays the first display body, the afterimage of the first display body is used as the third display body. It may be displayed. In this way, the third display body can recognize the input sound volume level in the past sound input operation, so that an appropriate range of sound input data can be determined.

  (3) In the game system, program, and information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit determines whether a predetermined period has elapsed after displaying the third display body, and the period If it is determined that the time elapses, control may be performed to hide the third display body based on the determination result.

  (4) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit determines whether or not new sound input data is received after the third display body is displayed. If it is determined that the new sound input data has been received, control may be performed to hide the third display body based on the determination result.

  (5) In the game system, program, and information storage medium of the present invention, whether the display control unit receives new sound input data in a state where a predetermined number of the third display bodies are displayed. If it is determined that the new sound input data has been accepted, control may be performed to hide the third display body displayed first based on the determination result. Good.

  (6) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, when the display control unit displays a plurality of the third display bodies, the shape, color, In addition, control for changing and displaying at least one of the transparency may be performed. In this way, it is possible to recognize when the displayed third display body is based on the sound input. Therefore, the input volume level of the past sound input is referred to and the second display body of the second display body is referred to. This is particularly useful when the effective state of sound input data is determined by changing the display state.

  (7) The game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention include a reference volume level calculation unit that calculates a reference volume level based on the input volume level acquired from the sound input data, and the display control The unit may perform control to display the second display body based on the reference volume level. In this way, an effective range of sound input data suitable for the player's sound input operation can be presented, so that the player can easily set a range suitable for his input state as the effective range of sound input data. Will be able to.

  (8) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the reference volume level calculation unit includes at least the sound input data received within a predetermined period and the sound input data for a predetermined number of receptions. An average of the input sound volume levels for one of them may be calculated as the reference sound volume level. In this way, it is possible to appropriately set the effective range of the sound input data that fully considers the input state of the player.

  (9) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, when the sound input unit is individually provided corresponding to a plurality of players, the display control unit is configured so that the first and first Control may be performed to display the first and second display bodies such that at least one of the shape, color, and transparency of the two display bodies differs between the players. In this way, in a multiplayer game in which a game is played with a plurality of players, it is possible to accurately identify the setting state of the effective range of the sound input data of each player.

  (10) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the setting unit associates the display state of the second display body with an upper limit level, a lower limit level of an effective range of the sound input data, and At least one of the center levels may be set.

  (11) In the game system, program, and information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit displays a plurality of the second display bodies corresponding to the upper limit level and the lower limit level of the effective range of the sound input data. The setting unit may set the upper limit level and the lower limit level of the effective range in association with the display states of the plurality of second display bodies.

  (12) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, when the sound input unit is individually provided corresponding to a plurality of players, the plurality of the above-described sounds provided corresponding to the players are provided. An input volume level determination unit for comparing and determining the magnitude of the input volume level acquired from the sound input data for the sound generated by the sound input operation performed on any one of the sound input units, The setting unit may set the lower limit level of the effective range of the sound input data so that the sound volume level is higher than at least the second highest input sound volume level based on the determination result of the input sound volume level determining unit. In this way, when a game is played with a plurality of players, the sound input units are close to each other or the sensitivity is sensitive, so that the sound produced by each player can be heard from the sound input units for other players. The effective range of the sound input data can be determined so as to prevent the situation in which it is input and handled as the sound input data of the other player.

  (13) In the game system, program, and information storage medium of the present invention, the sound input data is set so that the setting unit is lower than the highest input volume level based on a determination result of the input volume level determination unit. The lower limit level of the effective range may be set. In this way, the effective range of the sound input data can be determined so that the sound input of each player is reliably detected.

  (14) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the output content of the sound effect to be output from the sound output unit corresponding to the sound input data is set according to the effective range of the sound input data. A sound effect adjustment unit for adjusting the sound effect. As the output contents of the sound effect, for example, the volume and tone color of the sound effect can be adjusted. Specifically, when a large volume level is required because the sound input data is validated, the sound output operation sound is adjusted to increase the output volume of the sound effect, and the sound is generated during the game. It is possible to prevent the sound effect of being inaudible. As described above, by adjusting the output content of the sound effect according to the effective range of the sound input data, it is possible to prepare an optimal game play environment.

  (15) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the sound input unit is individually provided corresponding to a plurality of players, and is determined by the second display body. When the effective range of the sound input data of each player is different, the setting unit may set the effective range of the sound input data of each player to be within a predetermined range. For example, when an effective range of sound input data is defined for each player, if a situation occurs where only some players require a sound input operation with a high volume level, sound input for other players It is possible that an erroneous input from the part occurs. For this reason, by setting the effective range of the sound input data within a predetermined range so that the effective range of the sound input data does not vary greatly between the players, a situation in which an erroneous input occurs is set at the setting stage. It can be prevented in advance.

  (16) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the sound input unit is individually provided corresponding to a plurality of players, and is determined by the second display body. When the valid range of the sound input data of each player is different, the setting unit unifies the valid range of the sound input data of each player with the valid range of the sound input data of any player. It may be set. For example, the effective ranges of the sound input data of the players can be compared and unified with the effective range of the player with the narrowest effective range, or can be unified with the effective range of the player with the widest effective range. In this way, since the effective range of the sound input data does not differ greatly between the players, it is possible to prevent a situation in which erroneous input occurs at the setting stage.

  (17) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the sound input unit is individually provided corresponding to a plurality of players, and is determined by the second display body. When the effective range of the sound input data of each player is different, the setting unit calculates an average level for at least one of the lower limit level and the upper limit level of the effective range of the sound input data of each player, Based on this, the effective range of the sound input data of each player may be set. Even in this way, since the effective range of the sound input data does not vary greatly between the players, it is possible to prevent a situation in which erroneous input occurs at the setting stage.

  (18) In the game system, program, and information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit determines whether or not the input volume level acquired from the sound input data exceeds a predetermined warning level, If it is determined that the warning level is exceeded, control may be performed to display a warning based on the determination result. For example, if the effective range of the sound input data is set in a range where the input sound volume level is high, it is necessary to emit a loud sound in the sound input operation, so that noise during play may be annoying to the surroundings. For this reason, when it is determined that the input volume level exceeds a predetermined warning level, a warning is displayed to alert the player to the noise during play when setting the effective range of the sound input data. can do.

  (19) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit performs control to display at least one of a preferable range as the input volume level and an unfavorable range as the input volume level. It may be. In this way, the player can determine an effective range of sound input data in consideration of the surrounding environment, using a preferable range or an unpreferable range as the input volume level as a guide.

  (20) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit selects and inputs from the player a plurality of play modes in which a valid range of the sound input data that is preferable according to the play environment is preset. If there is, control may be performed to display the second display body so as to determine an effective range of sound input data corresponding to the play mode selected and input. For example, if you want to play quietly or you may play noisy, preset play modes divided into multiple stages depending on the play environment, and select the mode for the player when setting the effective range of sound input data Let In each mode, a preferable range of sound input data is set according to the play situation, so that the player can set an appropriate range of sound input data while referring to the set effective range. it can.

  (21) Further, the present invention is a game system that performs a given game process based on sound input data input from a sound input unit, and includes a first one according to input sound information acquired from the sound input data. The second display body is input from the operation unit so that the display body can be changed and displayed, and whether or not the first display body is within the effective range of the sound input data can be visually confirmed. A computer is caused to function as a display control unit that performs control according to input data, and a setting unit that sets an effective range of the sound input data in association with a display state of the second display body. Related to game system. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-described units. The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that can be read by a computer and stores (records) a program that causes the computer to function as each of the above-described units. In the present invention, the input sound information includes volume, sound pressure, sound frequency, sound wave amplitude, and the like. According to the present invention, the effective range of sound input data is determined by changing the display state of the second display body with the operation input data while the player monitors the input sound information with the first display body. Can do. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game in which sound input can be appropriately determined regardless of the game play environment and individual differences between players.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited to embodiment described below, It is possible to implement by a various deformation | transformation aspect within the range of the summary of this invention.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of the game system of this embodiment. This game system includes an input device 160 (percussion instrument type controller) imitating the shape of a percussion instrument such as a drum, a main unit 11 (game device), and a display unit 190. The input device 160 includes an operation unit 161 having predetermined operation areas 161a and 161b and a sound input unit (for example, a microphone) 162 for inputting sound. The player performs an operation input by hitting the operation areas 161a and 161b with a hand, for example. Inside the input device 160, sensors (not shown) that perform various detection operations corresponding to the operation areas 161 a and 161 b and the sound input unit 162 of the operation unit 161 are provided. And sound input operations can be detected.

  The main device 11 performs a game process based on input data from the input device 160 and a program stored in the information storage medium 12 (CD, DVD, etc.), and generates a game image and a game sound. The generated game image is displayed on the display unit 190.

  In FIG. 1, the input device 160 and the main device 11 (image generating device) are provided separately. However, the main device 11 (game processing unit, image generating unit) is built in the input device 160. Also good. In the case of this configuration, the input device 160 (game controller) is directly connected to the display unit 190 and a game image is displayed on the display unit 190. Further, although FIG. 1 shows a case of a home game device as an example, the present invention can also be applied to an arcade game device.

  FIG. 2 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the game system (image generation system) of the present embodiment. Note that the game system of the present embodiment does not have to include all the components (each unit) in FIG. 2, and may have a configuration in which some of them are omitted. Examples of the game realized by the game system (program) of the present embodiment include a game for playing music with an input device simulating an instrument, and a game for dancing according to music. There is no particular limitation as long as the game process is performed based on the input data from the input unit.

  The input device 160 is for a player to input operation input data and sound input data. The function of the input device 160 is a controller (operation member in a broad sense) imitating a percussion instrument as shown in FIG. It can be realized by hardware such as an operation lever or a voice input microphone (a sound input member in a broad sense). The storage unit 170 serves as a work area such as the processing unit 100 or the communication unit 196, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM.

  The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by hardware such as a memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit).

  The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, or HMD (head mounted display). The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker or headphones. The portable information storage device 194 stores player personal data, game save data, and the like. Examples of the portable information storage device 194 include a memory card and a portable game device. The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or other game system), and functions thereof are hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, It can be realized by a program.

  Note that a program (data) for causing a computer to function as each unit of this embodiment is distributed from the information storage medium of the host device (server) to the information storage medium 180 (storage unit 170) via the network and the communication unit 196. You may do it. Use of the information storage medium of such a host device (server) can also be included in the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs various processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on input data from the input device 160, a program, and the like. Here, the game process performed by the processing unit 100 includes a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, a process for arranging a display body (object) such as a character, and a display body. A process for calculating a game result, a process for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied, and the like. The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the storage unit 170 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and a program (game program).

  The processing unit 100 includes a game processing unit 110, a display control unit 111, a setting unit 112, a reference volume level calculation unit 113, an input volume level determination unit 114, an image generation unit 120, and a sound generation unit 130. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The game processing unit 110 includes an input determination unit 116 and performs various game processes based on input data determined to be valid by the input determination unit 116.

  The input determination unit 116 determines whether the input data input from the input device 160, particularly the sound input data input from the sound input unit 162, is valid (whether it should be used for the game process). Determine. The input determination is determined to be effective when the input volume level (input sound information in a broad sense) acquired from the sound input data is within a predetermined effective range, and the game process is performed based on the sound input data. Done. In other cases (for example, when the input volume level is outside the valid range), it is determined that the sound input data is invalid.

  The display control unit 111 displays a setting state of the effective range of the sound input data, in addition to performing a process of arranging a display body on the game screen, a process of moving the display body, or a process of changing the image of the display body. Processing to arrange, move, and change the display object on the setting screen is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the display control unit 111 controls to display the first display body while changing the first display body according to the input volume level so that the player can visually recognize the input volume level acquired from the sound input data. I do. The first display body displays the input volume level so that the player can visually recognize the input volume level according to the position, length, area, shape, or the like. If the input volume level is different, the position, length, area, shape, or the like changes. In addition, the display control unit 111 displays the second display body according to the operation input data from the operation unit 161 so that it can be visually confirmed whether or not the sound input data is within the effective range with respect to the first display body. Control the display. The second display body indicates the effective range of the sound input data to the player by indicating at least one of the lower limit level, the upper limit level, and the center level of the sound input data by the display position, length, display area, or shape. Recognize. Further, a plurality of second display bodies may be displayed so as to indicate both the upper limit level and the lower limit level.

  The setting unit 112 sets an effective range of sound input data in association with the display state (for example, display position, length, display area, shape, etc.) of the second display body, and setting information is stored in the effective range data storage unit 172. Remember. Note that setting in association with the second display state means that the display state of the second display body and the effective range of the sound input data only need to be linked, and the setting unit 112 sets the operation input data. The effective range of the sound input data may be set based on the above, or the effective range of the sound input data may be set based on the display state of the second display body. In addition, when the display control unit displays a plurality of second display bodies corresponding to the upper limit level and the lower limit level of the effective range of the sound input data, the setting unit 114 displays each of the plurality of second display bodies. Based on the position, an upper limit level and a lower limit level of the effective range can be set.

  The reference volume level calculation unit 113 calculates the reference volume level based on the input volume level acquired from the sound input data. The reference volume level is calculated so that the input volume level falls within the valid range of the sound input data, and the display control unit 111 performs control to display the second display body based on the reference volume level. The effective range of sound input data suitable for the player's sound input operation can be presented. That is, the player can easily set a range suitable for his / her input state as the effective range of the sound input data.

  Further, the reference volume level calculation unit 113 can calculate the average of the input volume levels as the reference volume level. Specifically, the reference volume level can be calculated from an average of input volume levels for sound input data received within a predetermined period. Further, the reference volume level may be calculated from an average of input volume levels for sound input data for a predetermined number of receptions. Note that the average of the input volume levels may be calculated by taking into account both the period and the number of receptions, and may be used as the reference volume level. At this time, the display control unit 111 performs control to display the second display body based on the reference volume level, so that the effective range of the sound input data sufficiently considering the input state of the player is appropriately set. Can be set.

  When the sound input unit 162 is individually provided corresponding to a plurality of players, the input volume level determination unit 114 corresponds to any one of the plurality of sound input units 162 provided corresponding to the players. The magnitude of the input volume level acquired from the sound input data for the sound generated by the sound input operation performed in the above is compared and determined. The setting unit 112 sets the lower limit level of the effective range of the sound input data so that the volume level is higher than at least the second highest input volume level based on the determination result of the input volume level determination unit 114, and the effective range data storage unit The setting information is stored in 172. In this way, when a game is played with a plurality of players, the sound input unit 162 is close to each other or the sensitivity is sensitive, so that the sound produced by each player is a sound input unit for other players. The effective range of the sound input data can be determined so as to prevent the situation in which it is input from 162 and handled as the sound input data of the other player.

  When the input volume level determination unit 114 performs the comparison determination, the setting unit 112 sets the sound input data so as to be lower than the highest input volume level based on the determination result of the input volume level determination unit 114. A lower limit level of the effective range may be set. In this way, the effective range of the sound input data can be determined so that the sound input of each player is reliably detected.

  The image generation unit 120 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processes (game processing) performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting the image to the display unit 190.

  The sound generation unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or sounds, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 192.

  In addition, the sound generation unit 130 includes a sound effect adjustment unit 132. The sound effect adjustment unit 134 adjusts the output content of the sound effect output corresponding to the sound input data during the game according to the effective range of the sound input data set and stored in the effective range data storage unit 172. As the output contents of the sound effect, for example, the volume and tone color of the sound effect can be adjusted. Specifically, if the sound input data is valid and a high volume level is required, increasing the output volume of the sound effect will prevent the sound effect from being heard by the sound input operation. Can be prevented. As described above, by adjusting the output content of the sound effect according to the effective range of the sound input data, it is possible to prepare an optimal game play environment.

  Note that the game system according to the present embodiment may be a system dedicated to the single player mode in which only one player can play, and not only such a single player mode but also a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play. A system may be provided. Further, when a plurality of players play, game images and game sounds to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal, or connected via a network (transmission line, communication line) or the like. Alternatively, it may be generated using a plurality of terminals (game machine, mobile phone).

  Next, a method for setting the effective range of sound input data in the present embodiment will be described.

  3A and 3B show an example of a setting screen for the effective range of sound input data according to the present embodiment.

  FIG. 3A shows a volume level meter 10 that can display volume levels 0 to MAX. When the player performs a sound input operation such as clapping and inputs sound input data from the sound input unit 162, the first display body 30 indicating the input volume level LV1 is displayed while changing the display position. In other words, the volume level meter 10 can visually recognize the input volume level LV1 of the sound input by the player by the display position of the first display body 30. Further, the volume level meter 10 displays a second display body 20 that defines a lower limit level LV2 of the effective range 44 of the sound input data by dividing the moving display area (0 to MAX) 40 of the first display body 30. Has been. In this case, the upper limit level of the effective range of the sound input data is the volume level MAX. In the method of the present embodiment, when the player performs an operation input to the operation unit 161 to determine the effective range of the sound input data while observing the state of change of the first display body 30, the input is performed from the operation unit 161. The second display body 20 is moved and displayed according to the operation input data. For example, when the player taps the operation area 161 a of the operation unit 161, the second display body 30 moves to the low volume level side (left side in the figure), and when the player taps the operation area 161 b of the operation unit 161, the second display body 30 moves. The second display body 30 is moved to the high volume level (right side in the figure) and displayed. Finally, the setting unit 112 associates the sound with the display state (for example, display position, length, display area, shape, etc.) of the second display body 30 in the example shown in FIG. The effective range (volume levels LV2 to MAX) of the input data is set, and the setting information is stored in the effective range data storage unit 172. When the game is played using the set effective range of the sound input data, in the example shown in FIG. 3A, the sound input data is input when the input volume level is in the range of 0 to LV2 (reference numeral 42). Is invalid, that is, handled as input data that should not be used for game processing. When the input volume level is within the range of LV2 to MAX (reference numeral 44), sound input data is valid, that is, treated as input data that should be used for game processing. .

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the second display is performed by operating the operation unit 161 while monitoring the input volume level of the sound input by the player from the sound input unit 162 with the first display body 30. The display position of the body 20 can be moved based on the operation input data to determine an appropriate range of sound input data. For this reason, it is possible to realize a game in which sound input can be appropriately determined regardless of the game play environment and individual differences among players.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the volume level meter 10 is lit so that the player can notify the player when the input volume level reaches the maximum volume level MAX. The display body 50 is displayed. The lighting display 50 allows the player to visually confirm how much sound can be generated by his / her own sound input operation to reach the volume level MAX.

  In addition, when it is determined that the input volume level LV1 acquired from the sound input data exceeds a predetermined warning level, the display control unit 111 may perform control to turn on the lighting display body 50 as a warning. . In this case, the display control unit 111 determines whether or not the input volume level LV1 acquired from the sound input data exceeds a predetermined warning level, and the lighting display body 50 is lit and displayed based on the determination result. For example, if the effective range of the sound input data is set in a range where the volume level is high, it is necessary to emit a loud sound in the sound input operation, so that noise during play may be annoying to the surroundings. For this reason, when it is determined that the input volume level LV1 exceeds a predetermined warning level, a warning is displayed to alert the player to the noise during play when setting the effective range of the sound input data. Can be aroused.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, when the input volume level acquired from the input sound input data is in the effective range of sound input data, you may perform display control which makes the lighting display body 50 light.

  Moreover, the volume level meter 10 of this Embodiment is realizable with a various aspect. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the trajectory from the first display 30 to the input volume level LV1 may be displayed like a scale. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the first display body 30 may be displayed in a band shape or a line shape so that the input volume level LV1 can be visually recognized by the player depending on the length thereof. Further, for example, the volume level meter 10 is not limited to a horizontal type in which the first display body 30 and the second display body 20 move or change to the left and right, and may be a vertical type in which the first display body 30 and the second display body 20 move or change up and down. Good. Further, for example, the volume level meter 10 is not limited to the first display body 30 and the second display body 20 that move linearly, and has a display form such as a pie chart as shown in FIG. Also good. Further, the effective range of the sound input data is not limited to the case where the lower limit level of the effective range is indicated by the second display body 20 as shown in FIG. The upper limit level and the center level of the effective range of data may be indicated. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of second display bodies 20x and 20y corresponding to the lower limit level LV2x and the upper limit level LV2y of the effective range of the sound input data are displayed on the volume level meter 10, and the sound input data The effective range may be set in association with the display state (display position in FIG. 7) of the second display bodies 20x and 20y.

  When the game system according to the present embodiment is a multiplayer game system in which the sound input unit 162 is individually provided for a plurality of players, the first display body 30 and the second display body 20 are used. The first display body 30 and the second display body 20 may be displayed so that at least one of the shape, the color, and the transparency of the player is different among the players. In this way, in a multiplayer game in which a game is played with a plurality of players, it is possible to accurately identify the setting state of the effective range of the sound input data of each player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, after the input sound volume level is displayed by the first display body 30, an afterimage of the first display body 30 is displayed as the third display body 32. Can be made. For example, the third display body 32 can be expressed as an afterimage by changing the color information and transparency information of the first display body 30. In this way, the input volume level LV1 ′ in the past sound input operation can be recognized by the third display body 32, so that the input volume level is monitored in real time only by the first display body 30. It is also possible to define an effective range of sound input data. Only one third display body may be displayed on the volume level meter 10 as shown in FIG. 8A, or a plurality of third display bodies may be displayed as shown in FIG. 8B. In particular, as shown in FIG. 8B, when a plurality of third display bodies 32, 34 are displayed, at least one of the shape, color, and transparency of each third display body 32, 34 is set. It may be changed and displayed. In this way, the player can recognize when the displayed third display bodies 32 and 34 are based on the sound input, so that the first input volume level of the past sound input can be referred to. This is particularly useful when the effective range of the sound input data is determined by changing the display position of the second display body 20.

  In the present embodiment, the third display bodies 32 and 34 once displayed can be controlled to be non-displayed in the following manner.

  For example, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed after the third display body 32 is displayed. If it is determined that the predetermined period has elapsed, the third display body 32 is determined based on the determination result. Can be hidden.

  Further, for example, it is determined whether or not new sound input data is received after the third display body 32 is displayed, and when it is determined that new sound input data is received, the determination is based on the determination result. The third display body 32 can be hidden.

  Further, for example, it is determined whether or not new sound input data is received in a state in which a predetermined number (two in FIG. 8B) of the third display bodies 32 and 34 is displayed, and the new sound input data. If it is determined that is accepted, the third display body 32 displayed first based on the determination result can be hidden.

  In the present embodiment, the display state of the second display body 20 can be automatically controlled according to the input sound volume level so as to be a guide for setting the effective range. Specifically, the reference volume level calculation unit 113 calculates the reference volume level based on the input volume level acquired from the sound input data, and the display control unit 111 calculates the second volume based on the calculated reference volume level. Control to display the display body 20 is performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the player inputs sound input data in a state where the second display body 20 is displayed at a display position corresponding to the volume level LV2, the input volume level LV1 becomes the volume. If detected by the level meter 10, the reference volume level calculation unit 113 calculates the reference volume level LV2 ′ based on the input volume level LV1 so that the input volume level LV1 is included in the valid range 44 of the sound input data. To do. Then, the display control unit 111 moves and displays the second display body 20 to a display position corresponding to the calculated reference volume level LV2 ′. In this way, it is possible to present an effective range of sound input data suitable for the sound input operation of the player, and to easily set the range suitable for the input state of the player as the effective range of the sound input data. become able to.

  In the case where display control is performed so that the display state of the second display body 20 is automatically changed according to the input sound volume level so as to be a guideline for setting the effective range, the reference amount level calculation unit 113 Based on the reference volume level calculated by the display control unit 111, the average of the input volume levels for the sound input data received within a predetermined period and the sound input data for a predetermined number of receptions is calculated as the reference volume level. Then, control for automatically changing the display state of the second display body 20 may be performed. In this way, it is possible to appropriately set the effective range of the sound input data that fully considers the input state of the player.

  When the game system according to the present embodiment is configured by a multiplayer game system that can be performed simultaneously by a plurality of players, the effective range of sound input data of each player can be automatically set as follows. it can. First, by performing a sound input operation on any one of the plurality of sound input units 162 provided corresponding to the number of players, the sound input unit 162 for each player can generate a sound generated in the sound input operation. Sound input data is detected. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 10, a sound input operation is performed on the sound input unit 162 for the player 2P. At this time, the input volume levels LV1a to LV1d input from the sound input units 162 for the players 1P to 4P differ depending on the proximity between the sound input units 162. The input volume level determination unit 114 performs a process of comparing and determining the magnitude of the input volume level for the sound input data input from the sound input units 162 for the players 1P to 4P. In the example shown in FIG. 10, it is determined that the magnitude of the input volume level has a relationship of LV1b> LV1a> LV1c> LV1d.

  In the setting unit 112, as shown in FIG. 11, based on the determination result of the input volume level determination unit 114, the sound input data of each player 1P to 4P is set to a volume level higher than at least the second highest input volume level LV1a. The effective range lower limit level LV 2 is set and the setting information is stored in the effective range data storage unit 172. In this way, when a multiplayer game system is used to play a game with a plurality of players, the sound input unit 162 is close to each other or the sensitivity is sensitive, so that the sound emitted by each player It is possible to determine the effective range of the sound input data so as to prevent a situation in which the sound is input from the player sound input unit 162 and handled as the sound input data of the other player.

  When the input sound level determination unit 114 performs the comparison determination as described above, the setting unit 112 has the highest input volume level based on the determination result of the input volume level determination unit 114 as shown in FIG. The lower limit level LV2 of the effective range of the sound input data may be set to be lower than LV1b. In this way, the effective range of the sound input data can be determined so that the sound input of each player 1P to 4P is reliably detected by the dedicated sound input unit 162.

  Further, when the game system according to the present embodiment is a multiplayer game system in which the sound input unit 162 is individually provided corresponding to a plurality of players, the sound input of each player defined by the second display body 20 is performed. When the effective ranges of the data are different, the setting unit 112 may set the effective ranges of the sound input data of each player to be within a predetermined range. For example, when an effective range of sound input data is defined for each player, if a situation occurs where only some players require a sound input operation with a high volume level, sound input for other players It is possible that an erroneous input from the part occurs. For this reason, by setting the effective range of the sound input data within a predetermined range so that the effective range of the sound input data does not vary greatly between the players, a situation in which an erroneous input occurs is set at the setting stage. It can be prevented in advance.

  Further, when the game system according to the present embodiment is a multiplayer game system in which the sound input unit 162 is individually provided corresponding to a plurality of players, the sound input of each player defined by the second display body 20 is performed. When the effective ranges of the data are different, the setting unit 112 may set the effective ranges of the sound input data of each player to be unified with the effective ranges of the sound input data of any player. For example, the effective ranges of the sound input data of the players can be compared and unified with the effective range of the player with the narrowest effective range, or can be unified with the effective range of the player with the widest effective range. In this way, since the effective range of the sound input data does not differ greatly between the players, it is possible to prevent a situation in which erroneous input occurs at the setting stage.

  Further, when the game system according to the present embodiment is a multiplayer game system in which the sound input unit 162 is individually provided corresponding to a plurality of players, the sound input of each player defined by the second display body 20 is performed. When the effective ranges of the data are different, the setting unit 112 calculates an average level for at least one of the lower limit level and the upper limit level of the sound input data of each player, and the sound input data of each player is based on the calculation result. The effective range may be set. Even in this way, since the effective range of the sound input data does not vary greatly between the players, it is possible to prevent a situation in which erroneous input occurs at the setting stage.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the volume level meter 10 has a preferable range 46a (volume levels LV3a to LV3b) as an input volume level and an unfavorable range 46b (volume levels LV3b to MAX) as an input volume level. At least one of them may be displayed. In this way, the player can determine an effective range of sound input data in consideration of the surrounding environment, using a preferable range or an unpreferable range as the input volume level as a guide.

  Further, in the present embodiment, preferable effective ranges 42a (volume levels LV2g to MAX), 42b (volume levels LV2f to MAX), 42c (volume levels (LV2e to MAX)) are set in advance according to the play environment. When there is a selection input from the player for the plurality of play modes, the second display body 20 is set so as to define an effective range of sound input data corresponding to the play mode selected and input as shown in FIG. For example, when a play should be performed quietly (effective range 44c) or a noisy play may be performed (effective range 44a), a play mode divided into a plurality of stages depending on the play environment is set in advance. When the effective range of the sound input data is set, the player selects a mode, which is preferable according to the play situation. Since the valid ranges 42a, 42b, and 42c of the input data are set, the player can set an appropriate valid range of the sound input data according to the play environment by referring to the set valid range. .

  Next, a detailed processing example of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, when the player selects a setting mode to set an effective range of sound input data (Y in step S10), a process for displaying a setting screen on which a volume level meter is displayed as described with reference to FIG. 3 and the like is performed. (Step S20).

  When sound input data is input from the sound input unit 162 by the player (Y in step S30), the display state of the first display body, for example, the display position is determined based on the input volume level acquired from the sound input data. A process of changing and displaying is performed (step S40). When the player operates the operation areas 161a and 161b of the operation unit 161 while viewing the change in the display state of the first display body indicating the input volume level, the operation input data is input (Y in step S50). Then, a process of changing and displaying the display state of the second display body that defines the effective range of the sound input data is performed (step S60). Then, the setting information stored in the effective range data storage unit 172 in association with the display state of the second display body is updated and stored (step S70).

  Next, for example, it is determined whether or not the setting has been completed by performing an end operation from the operation unit 161 (step S80). If it is determined that the setting has not been completed (N in step S80), a step is performed. Return to S30. If it is determined that the setting has been completed (Y in step S80), the setting mode is terminated.

  The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.

  For example, in the present embodiment, a game is described in which the validity of sound input data is determined based on the input volume level. However, instead of the input volume level, for example, the input sound pressure level, the input sound frequency level, or the sound wave level The present invention can also be applied to a game in which the validity of sound input data is determined based on various types of input sound information such as an input amplitude level. In this case, the display of the first display body can be controlled so that the display state changes according to the input sound information acquired from the sound input data.

  Further, for example, the present invention is suitable for a music game using an operation unit imitating the shape of a percussion instrument as shown in FIG. 1, but can also be applied to a music game using other musical instruments. It can also be applied to music games that do not use musical instruments.

  The present invention is not limited to music games, and can be applied to various games (role playing games, fighting games, shooting games, robot battle games, sports games, competitive games, etc.).

  Further, the present invention can be applied to various game systems (image generation systems) such as a business game system, a home game system, a large attraction system in which a large number of players participate, a simulator, a multimedia terminal, or a mobile phone.

It is a figure which shows the example of the game system of this embodiment. It is an example of a functional block diagram of the game system of this embodiment. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating an example of display control according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of display control of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of display control of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of display control of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of display control of this embodiment. 8A and 8B are diagrams illustrating an example of display control according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B are diagrams illustrating an example of display control according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of display control of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of display control of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of display control of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of display control of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of this embodiment.

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10 volume level meter, 20 second display body, 30 first display body, 44 valid range of sound input data, LV1 input volume level, 100 processing unit, 110 game processing unit, 111 display control unit, 112 setting unit, 113 reference volume level calculation unit, 114 input volume level determination unit, 120 image generation unit, 130 sound generation unit, 132 sound effect adjustment unit, 160 input device, 161 operation unit, 162 sound input unit, 170 storage unit, 172 effective range Data storage unit, 180 information storage medium, 190 display unit, 192 sound output unit, 194 portable information storage device, 196 communication unit

Claims (23)

A program for causing a computer to perform a given game process based on sound input data input from a sound input unit,
The first display body can be changed and displayed in accordance with the input volume level acquired from the sound input data, and whether or not the first display body is within the effective range of the sound input data can be visually confirmed. As described above, a display control unit that performs control to display the second display body according to operation input data input from the operation unit;
As a setting unit that sets an effective range of the sound input data in association with the display state of the second display body,
A program characterized by causing a computer to function. In claim 1,
The display control unit displays an afterimage of the first display body as a third display body after displaying the first display body. In claim 2,
The display control unit determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed after displaying the third display body. When it is determined that the period has elapsed, the third control unit determines whether the third period has elapsed. A program characterized by performing a control to hide the display body. In claim 2 or 3,
The display control unit determines whether or not the new sound input data is received after the third display body is displayed, and determines that the new sound input data is received. A program for performing control to hide the third display body based on a result. In claim 4,
The display control unit determines whether or not new sound input data is received in a state where a predetermined number of the third display bodies are displayed, and determines that the new sound input data is received. In this case, the program controls the non-display of the third display body displayed first based on the determination result. In any one of Claims 2-5,
When the display control unit displays a plurality of the third display bodies, the display control unit performs control to change and display at least one of the shape, color, and transparency of each third display body. Program. In any one of Claims 1-6,
Causing the computer to function as a reference volume level calculation unit that calculates a reference volume level based on the input volume level acquired from the sound input data;
The program in which the display control unit performs control to display a second display body based on the reference volume level. In claim 7,
The reference volume level calculation unit calculates, as the reference volume level, an average of the input volume levels for at least one of the sound input data received within a predetermined period and the sound input data for a predetermined number of receptions. A program characterized by In any one of Claims 1-8,
When the sound input unit is individually provided for a plurality of players,
Control that causes the display control unit to display the first and second display bodies so that at least one of the shape, color, and transparency of the first and second display bodies differs between the players. A program characterized by being performed. In any one of Claims 1-9,
The program, wherein the setting unit sets at least one of an upper limit level, a lower limit level, and a center level of an effective range of the sound input data in association with a display state of the second display body. In any one of Claims 1-9,
The display control unit performs control to display a plurality of the second display bodies corresponding to the upper limit level and the lower limit level of the effective range of the sound input data,
The program, wherein the setting unit sets an upper limit level and a lower limit level of the effective range in association with display states of the plurality of second display bodies. In any one of Claims 1-11,
When the sound input unit is individually provided for a plurality of players,
The magnitude of the input volume level acquired from the sound input data for the sound generated by the sound input operation performed on any one of the plurality of sound input units provided corresponding to the player is compared. Let the computer function as the input volume level determination unit to determine,
The setting unit sets a lower limit level of an effective range of the sound input data based on a determination result of the input volume level determination unit so that the volume level is higher than at least the second highest input volume level. Program. In claim 12,
The setting unit sets a lower limit level of an effective range of the sound input data so as to be lower than the highest input volume level based on a determination result of the input volume level determination unit. In any one of Claims 1-13,
A program that causes a computer to function as a sound effect adjusting unit that adjusts the output content of a sound effect to be output from a sound output unit corresponding to the sound input data in accordance with an effective range of the sound input data. . In any one of Claims 1-14,
When the sound input unit is individually provided corresponding to a plurality of players, and when the effective range of the sound input data of each player defined by the second display body is different,
The program, wherein the setting unit sets an effective range of the sound input data of each player to be within a predetermined range. In any one of Claims 1-14,
When the sound input unit is individually provided corresponding to a plurality of players, and when the effective range of the sound input data of each player defined by the second display body is different,
The program, wherein the setting unit sets the effective range of the sound input data of each player to be unified with the effective range of the sound input data of any player. In any one of Claims 1-14,
When the sound input unit is individually provided corresponding to a plurality of players, and when the effective range of the sound input data of each player defined by the second display body is different,
The setting unit calculates an average level for at least one of a lower limit level and an upper limit level of the effective range of the sound input data of each player, and sets the effective range of the sound input data of each player based on the calculation result. A program characterized by In any one of Claims 1-17,
The display control unit determines whether or not the input volume level acquired from the sound input data exceeds a predetermined warning level. If it is determined that the input volume level exceeds the warning level, a warning is issued based on the determination result. A program characterized by performing control to be displayed. In any one of Claims 1-17,
The display control unit performs control to display at least one of a range preferable as the input volume level and a range not preferable as the input volume level. In any one of Claims 1-19,
The sound input data according to the play mode selected and input when the display control unit receives a selection input from the player for a plurality of play modes in which the effective range of the sound input data preferable in accordance with the play environment is preset. A program for controlling the display of the second display body so as to define an effective range of the display. A program for causing a computer to perform a given game process based on sound input data input from a sound input unit,
The first display body is changed and displayed according to the input sound information acquired from the sound input data, and whether or not the first display body is within the effective range of the sound input data can be visually recognized. As described above, a display control unit that performs control to display the second display body according to operation input data input from the operation unit;
As a setting unit that sets an effective range of the sound input data in association with the display state of the second display body,
A program characterized by causing a computer to function.   An information storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the program according to any one of claims 1 to 21 is stored. A game system for performing a given game process on a computer based on sound input data input from a sound input unit,
The first display body can be changed and displayed according to the input volume level acquired from the sound input data, and it can be visually confirmed whether or not the first display body is within the effective range of the sound input data. As described above, a display control unit that performs control to display the second display body according to operation input data input from the operation unit;
A setting unit that sets an effective range of the sound input data in association with a display state of the second display body;
A game system comprising:

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