JP2006198135A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device capable of easily attaining the timing of inputting voice in the game device for performing a game of inputting the voice corresponding to a moving image. <P>SOLUTION: The game device comprises: a storage means for storing the image data of the moving image and the model voice data of the model voice of a role in the moving image; a display means for displaying the moving image based on the image data stored in the storage means; a recording means for recording input voice data based on input voice inputted by a microphone in a recording medium corresponding to the image data; a voice output control means for outputting at least the input voice from a headphone while displaying the moving image by the display means; and an instruction input means for inputting an instruction to output the model voice from the headphone. The voice output control means outputs the model voice and the input voice from the headphone in the case that the instruction to output the model voice is inputted by the instruction input means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a game device.

Currently, various types of games are provided. However, since it is easy to get bored after playing to a certain extent or capturing once, a new genre (type) of games is always required. On the other hand, people have a desire to show themselves to others and a desire to experience extraordinary and unreal experiences that occur in movies and dramas.

As a conventional game device, for example, when a player inputs sound in accordance with a moving image displayed on a monitor and a model voice of a predetermined role output from a headphone speaker according to the progress of the moving image, There is a game device in which the recorded sound is recorded on a CD-R or video tape together with a moving image and provided to a player (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to the game device described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to realize a new genre game in which the sound is input and enjoyed in accordance with a moving image, and the player can play an extraordinary role by playing a predetermined role.・ It becomes possible to satisfy the longing for unreality. Furthermore, the content of the CD-R or video tape can be shown to others to satisfy the self-revelation desire.

JP 2002-239221 A

However, when inputting a voice while listening to a model voice through a headphone speaker, it is difficult for some players to hear the voice generated by the player, and there is a problem that the timing for inputting the voice cannot be improved. On the other hand, if both the sound produced by the player himself and the model sound can be heard from the headphone speaker, the player may not be able to improve the timing for inputting the sound.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily achieve the timing for inputting sound in a game device that executes a game for inputting sound corresponding to a moving image. The object is to provide a game device.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) storage means for storing image data of moving images and sample voice data of role models in the moving images;
Display means for displaying a moving image based on the image data stored in the storage means;
Recording means for recording the input voice data based on the input voice input by the voice input means during the display of the moving image by the display means on the recording medium in association with the image data;
A sound output control means for outputting at least the input sound input by the sound input means from the wearable sound output means that can be worn by the player during the display of the moving image by the display means;
An instruction input means for inputting an instruction to output a model voice from the wearable voice output means,
The voice output control means is based on the model voice data stored in the storage means from the wearable voice output means when an instruction to output the model voice is inputted by the instruction input means. A game apparatus that outputs a sample voice and an input voice.

According to the invention of (1), since at least the input sound input by the player through the sound input means (for example, microphone) is output from the wearable sound output means (for example, headphone speaker, earphone speaker, etc.), the player Even when the wearable voice output means is mounted, it is easy to hear the voice input by itself, and the timing for inputting the voice is easy. Whether the player operates the instruction input means to output a model voice together with the input voice from the wearable voice output means, or does not output a model voice by outputting the input voice from the wearable voice output means Can be selected. Therefore, a player who prefers to input voice while listening to the model voice can easily perform voice input timing by operating the instruction input means and inputting an instruction to output the model voice. Can do. On the other hand, if it is difficult for a player to input voice while listening to the model voice, the voice input timing is made easier by operating the instruction input means and inputting an instruction not to output the model voice. Can be aimed at. Furthermore, by inputting an instruction not to output the model voice from the wearable voice output means, it is possible to input a voice different from the model voice and enjoy the game without being disturbed by the model voice.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The game device according to (1) above,
Volume adjustment instruction input means for inputting an instruction to individually adjust the volume of the model voice and input voice output from the wearable voice output means,
The voice output control means outputs the model voice and the input voice at a volume based on the instruction input by the volume adjustment instruction input means.

According to the invention of (2), the player can individually adjust the volume of the sample voice and the input voice by operating the volume adjustment instruction input means. Even when it is difficult to hear one of the sounds, it is possible to make both sounds easy to hear by adjusting the volume. As a result, the voice input timing can be more easily achieved.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The game device according to (1) or (2) above,
It has an installation type audio output means installed in the game device,
The voice output control means outputs a model voice based on the model voice data stored in the storage means from the stationary voice output means while the moving image is displayed by the display means.

According to the invention of (3), since the model voice is output from the installation type voice output means (for example, a speaker or the like), it is possible to prevent the voice generated by the player from being heard outside in accordance with the model voice. can do. Therefore, it is possible to play the game without feeling embarrassed. For example, even a shy player can enjoy the game by inputting a voice different from the model voice.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) The game device according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The wearable audio output means includes a removable audio output terminal.

According to the invention of (4), since the detachable audio output terminal is provided as the wearable audio output means, the player can play a game by bringing a headphone speaker or the like. Therefore, it is not necessary for the game center clerk to clean or disinfect the wearable audio output means, and it is easy for a player who has a neatness to play a game.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) The game device according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The storage means stores character information data indicating character information of the model voice,
The display unit displays character information based on the character information data stored in the storage unit when displaying a moving image based on the image data stored in the storage unit.

According to the invention of (5), since the character information of the model voice is displayed together with the moving image, the player can more easily set the timing of voice input. In addition, moving image data and input sound data based on input sound are recorded on the recording medium, and character information data is not recorded. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy a game in which sound different from the model sound is input.

According to the present invention, in a game device that executes a game in which a sound corresponding to a moving image is input, it is possible to easily achieve the timing for inputting the sound.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the appearance of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The game apparatus 1 is provided with a display device 3 and a speaker 4 outside the housing 2. The speaker 4 functions as an installation type audio output means. When playing a game, the player enters the case 2 and plays the game. A person around the game apparatus 10 can grasp the contents of the game from an image displayed on the display apparatus 3 and a sound output from the speaker 4.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing the inside of the housing of the game apparatus shown in FIG.
A display device 5 is provided in the housing 2, and a main body device 10 is erected. The display device 5 functions as a display unit. A microphone 11, a coin insertion slot 15, and a controller 13 including a multidirectional lever and a plurality of push buttons are provided on the upper surface of the main body device 10. The microphone 11 functions as a voice input unit. The controller 13 functions as an instruction input unit and a voice adjustment instruction input unit.

Also, an audio output terminal 16 is provided on the side surface of the main body device 10, and a plug 12 a of the headphone speaker 12 is connected to the audio output terminal 16. The headphone speaker 12 functions as a wearable sound output means, and is detachable via the sound output terminal 16. Further, a DVD payout opening 14 is provided on the front surface of the main unit 10. The housing 2 has a soundproofing function that prevents the sound produced by the player from leaking outside the housing 2.

The game performed in the game apparatus 1 is a game in which, when a dialogue of a character appearing in a video is imitated and input, a DVD in which the dialogue input by the player is recorded in accordance with the video can be acquired. Here, the flow of the game performed in the game apparatus 1 will be briefly described. First, when the player inserts a predetermined amount of coins into the coin insertion slot 8, a sample moving image is reproduced on the display devices 3 and 5, and sound corresponding to the moving image is output from the speaker 4 and the headphone speaker 12. In addition, the moving image in the present embodiment is such that the character A who is a criminal examines the character B who is the criminal in the interrogation room. The player can see the moving image reproduced at this time and grasp the contents, and then can operate the controller 13 to input an instruction to select a character to be played. Here, a case where the player selects the character A will be described.

When the player selects a character, the controller 13 can then be operated to input an instruction for selecting whether to output the model voice of the character A from the headphone speaker 12. The model voice is a voice to be input by the player through the microphone 11, and is a voice representing the line of the character A in the present embodiment. When it is selected whether or not to output the model voice, the game is started and the voice can be input to the microphone 11.

When the controller 13 is operated to input an instruction to output the sample voice of the character A, the input voice input to the microphone 11 by the player from the headphone speaker 12 and the model of the character A are input during the game. Voice and other voices (speech representing the line of character B, sound effects, BGM, etc.) are output. In this case, the player can adjust the volume of the model voice and the input voice individually by operating the controller 13. On the other hand, when the controller 13 is operated to input an instruction not to output the sample voice of the character A, the sample voice of the character A is not output from the headphone speaker 12 during the game, and the player uses the microphone. 11 and other voices are output.

Further, the speaker 4 does not output the input sound input by the player to the microphone 11, but outputs the sample sound of the character A and other sounds. Furthermore, the display devices 3 and 5 display a moving image, and character information representing the model voice of the character A is displayed along with the moving image. Further, character information representing the line of character B is also displayed.

When the display of the moving image on the display devices 3 and 5 is completed, the game is ended, and the input sound input by the player and the other sounds excluding the character A's model sound are associated with the moving image and the DVD. And is paid out from the DVD payout exit 9. In the present embodiment, a case where the recording medium is a DVD will be described. However, in the present invention, the recording medium is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a CD, a video tape, and a semiconductor memory. In this embodiment, a case where a recording medium is stored in the main device 10 of the game apparatus 1 in advance will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. It is good also as connecting or inserting in.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the game apparatus shown in FIG.
A ROM 32, a RAM 33, and a controller 13 are connected to the CPU 31. The ROM 32 stores a program for controlling the overall operation of the game apparatus 1, various data, and the like. The CPU 31 reads the program from the ROM 32 and executes it, and in response to an instruction input from the controller 13, etc. Based on the results, various operations and processes are performed, and based on the results, commands (command signals) are transmitted to the display control circuits 34 and 35, the recording device drive circuit 36, and the sound control circuit 40 described later. The RAM 33 temporarily stores various calculation / processing results and the like.

Display control circuits 34 and 35, a recording device drive circuit 36, a coin sensor 38, and an audio control circuit 40 are connected to the CPU 31.
The display control circuit 34 operates based on a command supplied from the CPU 31 and performs display control of the display device 3 connected to the display control circuit 34. The display control circuit 34 includes a VDP (Video Digital Processor), an image data ROM, a buffer, and the like. The image data ROM stores image data representing a moving image, character information data representing character information of a model voice, and the like. The VDP extracts image data and character information data from the image data ROM, superimposes the image data and character information data in this order, temporarily stores them in a buffer, and sequentially supplies them to the display device 3.

The display control circuit 35 operates based on a command supplied from the CPU 31 and performs display control of the display device 5 connected to the display control circuit 35. The display control circuit 35 includes a VDP (Video Digital Processor), an image data ROM, a buffer, and the like. The image data ROM stores image data representing a moving image, character information data representing character information of a model voice, and the like. The VDP extracts image data and character information data from the image data ROM, superimposes the image data and character information data in this order, temporarily stores them in a buffer, and sequentially supplies them to the display device 5. The image data ROM included in the display control circuit 35 functions as a storage unit.

The recording device drive circuit 36 operates based on a command supplied from the CPU 31 and performs drive control of the recording device 37 connected to the recording device drive circuit 36. Image data representing moving images, input audio data, and audio data other than the sample audio are sequentially supplied to the buffer included in the recording device driving circuit 36, and the recording device 37 stores the data stored in the buffer. Is recorded on the DVD. The DVD on which data is recorded by the recording device 37 is paid out from the DVD payout opening 14.
The recording device 37 functions as a recording unit.

The coin sensor 38 supplies a detection signal to the CPU 31 when a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 8 is detected.
The voice control circuit 40 operates based on a command supplied from the CPU 31, and controls voice output from the speaker 10 connected to the voice control circuit 40 and voice control via the voice output terminal 16 (not shown). The sound output from the headphone speaker 12 connected to the circuit 40 is controlled, and further, a process of supplying the input sound input from the microphone 12 to the RAM 33 as data is performed.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the audio control circuit.
The microphone 11 is connected to a sound source IC 50 via an AMP (amplifier) 41 as an input amplifier and an A / D converter 42. The input sound signal emitted from the microphone 11 when input sound is input by the player is amplified by the AMP 41, digitized by the A / D converter 42, and supplied to the sound source IC 50 as input sound data.

The sound source IC 50 includes, for example, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and includes an output processing unit 51, a volume adjustment unit 52, and a synthesis unit 53. It functions as an audio output control means. The sound source IC 50 is connected to a data buffer 55 that temporarily stores input sound data and a sound data ROM 56 that stores sound data representing sound corresponding to a moving image. The sound data representing the sound corresponding to the moving image includes sound data representing the lines of the characters A and B, sound data representing the sound effects, and sound data representing the BGM. In the present embodiment, the voice data representing the line of the character A, that is, the voice data representing the model voice is referred to as the model voice data, and other voices (sound representing the line of the character B, sound effects) , BGM, etc.) is referred to as other audio data.

The output processing unit 51 operates based on a command or the like supplied from the CPU 31 and performs audio data output processing or the like. The sound volume adjustment unit 52 operates based on a command supplied from the CPU 31 and adjusts the sound volume by performing bit addition / subtraction with respect to audio data based on a predetermined peak level. The peak level for the audio data is set by a command supplied from the CPU 31 based on an instruction input by the player operating the controller 13. The synthesizer 53 synthesizes and outputs input voice data, model voice data, and the like.

The headphone speaker 12 is connected to the sound source IC 50 via a D / A converter 60 and an AMP 62 as an output amplifier. The sound source IC 50 can output audio data to each of the D / A converters 60 and 61 and the RAM 33. The audio data supplied from the sound source IC 50 to the D / A converter 60 is converted into an analog signal by the D / A converter 60, supplied to the AMP 62 as an audio signal, amplified by the AMP 62, and supplied to the headphone speaker 12. As a result, sound is output from the headphone speaker 12. The audio data supplied from the sound source IC 50 to the D / A converter 61 is converted into an analog signal by the D / A converter 61, supplied to the AMP 63 as an audio signal, amplified by the AMP 63, and supplied to the speaker 4. As a result, sound is output from the speaker 4.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing game processing executed in the game device.
First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not an instruction to start a game has been input (step S10). In this process, the CPU 31 receives a detection signal supplied from the coin sensor 38 when a coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 15, and whether or not an instruction to start a game is input by the controller 13. Determine whether. If it is determined that an instruction to start the game has not been input, the process returns to step S10.

If it is determined in step S10 that an instruction to execute the game has been input, the CPU 31 executes a process of reproducing a sample moving image (step S11). In this process, the CPU 31 controls the display control circuits 34 and 35 to display a sample moving image on the display devices 3 and 5 and also controls the audio control circuit 40 to change the moving image from the speaker 4 and the headphone speaker 12 to the moving image. Corresponding voices, ie, model voices and other voices are output.

Here, an example of a sample moving image in the game 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.
6A to 6D are diagrams showing sample moving images displayed on the display device 5 when the process of step S11 of FIG. 5 is executed. This moving image is such that the character A who is a criminal examines the character B who is the criminal in the interrogation room. When the moving image is displayed, BGM is output from the speaker 4 and the headphone speaker 12.

First, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the character A hits the desk and says "You have done it" (line A1) (scene 1). The dialogue A1 is an example voice, and what is displayed at the bottom of the screen is character information indicating the example voice of the dialogue A1.
Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, the character B shook his head and says, "I am not me" (line B1) (scene 2). Displayed at the bottom of the screen is character information indicating the dialogue B1.
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6C, the character A directs the standlight toward the character B and says “Don't lie” (line A2) (scene 3). The dialogue A2 is an example voice, and what is displayed at the bottom of the screen is character information indicating the example voice of the dialogue A2.
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), character B cries and says "I did it" (line B2) (scene 4). Displayed at the bottom of the screen is character information indicating the line B2.

When executing the process of step S11, the display control circuits 34 and 35 superimpose character information data representing character information such as a model voice on image data representing a moving image based on a command supplied from the CPU 31, respectively. Are sequentially supplied to the display devices 3 and 5. As a result, the moving images described with reference to FIG. 6 are displayed on the display devices 3 and 5.

Further, when executing the process of step S11, the sound source IC 50 operates as follows based on the command supplied from the CPU 31.
The output processing unit 51 sequentially extracts audio data corresponding to the moving image, that is, sample audio data and other audio data from the audio data ROM 56, and the extracted sample audio data and other audio data are D / A converters. 61 and also supplied to the D / A converter 60 via the volume adjusting unit 52 and the combining unit 53. At this time, the volume adjustment in the volume adjustment unit 52 and the synthesis of the audio data in the synthesis unit 53 are not performed. As a result, sound corresponding to the moving image, that is, model sound and other sounds are output from the speaker 4 and the headphone speaker 12. For example, when the scene 1 is displayed, a model voice representing the dialogue A1 and other voices (BGM, sound effects) are output. When the scene 2 is displayed, other sound (sound that represents the dialogue B1 and BGM) is output. When the scene 3 is displayed, a model voice representing the dialogue A2 and other voices (BGM) are output. When the scene 4 is displayed, other voices (speech B2 voice, BGM) are output.

In step S11 of FIG. 5, when the moving image is reproduced as described above, a process of receiving an instruction to select a character is performed (step S12). This process is a process of receiving an input of an instruction to select one character played by the player from the two characters A and B appearing in the moving image. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not an instruction to select any one character has been input by the controller 13 (step S13). If it is determined that an instruction to select a character has not been input, the process returns to step S13. On the other hand, if it is determined that an instruction to select a character has been input, the process proceeds to step S14. In the following, a case where an instruction to select character A is input will be described.

If it is determined in step S13 that an instruction to select a character has been input, then the controller 13 performs a process of receiving an instruction to select whether or not to output a model voice (step S14). It is determined whether or not is input (step S15). At this time, the controller 13 functions as an instruction input unit.
If it is determined that the instruction has not been input, the process returns to step S14. If it is determined that the instruction has been input, the process proceeds to step S16.

In step S16, the CPU 31 performs a recording process. In this process, the CPU 31 controls the display control circuits 34 and 35 to display a moving image having the same content as the sample moving image on the display devices 3 and 5, and also controls the audio control circuit 40 to be input from the microphone 12. Recording of input sound, sound is output from the speaker 4 and the headphone speaker 12.

If an instruction to output the model voice of character A is input via the controller 13 in step S14, the CPU 31 supplies a command based on the instruction to the sound source IC 50 in step S16. The sound source IC 50 operates as follows based on the command.

The output processing unit 51 sequentially stores the input audio data supplied via the AMP 41 and the A / D converter 42 based on the input audio input to the microphone 11 in the data buffer 55, and further, the volume adjustment unit 52. To supply. Further, the output processing unit 51 sequentially extracts the model audio data and other audio data from the audio data ROM 56 and supplies them to the volume adjusting unit 52 and the D / A converter 61. The audio data supplied to the D / A converter 61 is analogized by the D / A converter 61 and supplied to the AMP 63 as an audio signal, amplified by the AMP 63 and supplied to the speaker 4. As a result, the model 4 and other sounds, that is, sounds corresponding to the moving image are output from the speaker 4.

The volume adjusting unit 52 is configured to input voice data supplied from the output processing unit 51, model voice data, and the like based on a command supplied from the CPU 31 when a volume adjustment instruction is input via the controller 13. The peak level is set for each of the audio data, and the volume is adjusted by performing bit addition / subtraction based on the peak level, and the processed audio data is supplied to the synthesis unit 53 To do. The volume adjustment instruction can be input by operating the controller 13 before or during recording, and the CPU 31 adjusts the volume based on the instruction when the volume adjustment instruction is input. A command is supplied to the unit 52. At this time, the controller 13 functions as a volume adjustment instruction input unit.

The synthesizing unit 53 synthesizes the input audio data supplied from the volume adjusting unit 52 with the sample audio data and other audio data, and supplies the synthesized audio data to the D / A converter 60. The audio data supplied to the D / A converter 60 is converted into an analog signal by the D / A converter 60, supplied to the AMP 62 as an audio signal, amplified by the AMP 62, and supplied to the headphone speaker 12. As a result, the headphone speaker 12 outputs an input voice, a model voice representing the lines A1 and A2, and other voices (sounds representing the lines B1 and B2, sound effects, BGM).

On the other hand, when an instruction not to output the model voice of the character A is input via the controller 13 in step S14, the CPU 31 supplies a command based on the instruction to the sound source IC 50 in step S16. The sound source IC 50 operates as follows based on the command.

The output processing unit 51 sequentially stores the input audio data supplied via the AMP 41 and the A / D converter 42 based on the input audio input to the microphone 11 in the data buffer 55, and further, the volume adjustment unit 52. To supply. Further, the output processing unit 51 sequentially extracts other audio data other than the sample audio data from the audio data ROM 56 and supplies the audio data to the volume adjusting unit 52 and the D / A converter 61. The audio data supplied to the D / A converter 61 is analogized by the D / A converter 61 and supplied to the AMP 63 as an audio signal, amplified by the AMP 63 and supplied to the speaker 4. As a result, other sounds other than the model sound are output from the speaker 4.

The sound volume adjustment unit 52 is configured to input the input sound data supplied from the output processing unit 51 and other sound data based on a command supplied from the CPU 31 when a sound volume adjustment instruction is input via the controller 13. A peak level is set for each, and a process of adjusting the volume is performed by performing bit addition / subtraction with reference to the peak level, and the processed audio data is supplied to the synthesis unit 53.

The synthesizing unit 53 synthesizes the input audio data supplied from the volume adjusting unit 52 and other audio data, and supplies the synthesized audio data to the D / A converter 60. The audio data supplied to the D / A converter 60 is converted into an analog signal by the D / A converter 60, supplied to the AMP 62 as an audio signal, amplified by the AMP 62, and supplied to the headphone speaker 12. As a result, the headphone speaker 12 outputs the input sound and other sounds (sounds representing the lines B1 and B2, sound effects, BGM) other than the model sounds representing the lines A1 and A2.

When the process of step S16 is completed, a recording result reproduction process is subsequently performed (step S17). In this process, the CPU 31 controls the display control circuits 34 and 35 to display a moving image having the same content as the sample moving image on the display devices 3 and 5, and also controls the audio control circuit 40 to control the speaker 4 and the headphone speaker 12. To output audio.

When executing the process of step S <b> 17, the sound source IC 50 operates as follows based on the command supplied from the CPU 31.
The output processing unit 51 extracts model voice data and other voice data from the voice data ROM 56 and also extracts input voice data from the data buffer 55. The extracted sample voice data and other voice data are supplied to the D / A converter 61, and the input voice data and other voice data are supplied to the volume adjustment unit 52.
The audio data supplied to the D / A converter 61 is analogized by the D / A converter 61 and supplied to the AMP 63 as an audio signal, amplified by the AMP 63 and supplied to the speaker 4. As a result, the model 4 and other sounds, that is, sounds corresponding to the moving image are output from the speaker 4.

The sound volume adjustment unit 52 is configured to perform input audio data supplied from the output processing unit 51 and other audio data based on a command supplied from the CPU 31 when a voice adjustment instruction is input via the controller 13. A peak level is set for each, and a process of adjusting the volume is performed by performing bit addition / subtraction with reference to the peak level, and the processed audio data is supplied to the synthesis unit 53. The volume adjustment instruction can be input by operating the controller 13 during reproduction of the recording result, and the CPU 31 adjusts the volume based on the instruction when the volume adjustment instruction is input. A command is supplied to the unit 52.

The synthesizing unit 53 synthesizes the input audio data supplied from the volume adjusting unit 52 and other audio data, and supplies the synthesized audio data to the D / A converter 60. The audio data supplied to the D / A converter 60 is converted into an analog signal by the D / A converter 60, supplied to the AMP 62 as an audio signal, amplified by the AMP 62, and supplied to the headphone speaker 12. As a result, the headphone speaker 12 outputs the input sound and other sounds (sounds representing the lines B1 and B2, sound effects, BGM).

After executing the process of step S17, the CPU 31 performs a process of accepting input of an instruction for accepting or rejecting recording of the recording result on the recording medium (step S18), and the controller 13 inputs an instruction for accepting the recording. It is determined whether or not (step S19).

If it is determined in step S17 that an instruction to accept recording has not been input, that is, an instruction to reject recording has been input, the CPU 31 deletes the input audio data stored in the data buffer 55, and the process proceeds to step S16. Return the process and perform the recording process again.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S17 that an instruction to accept recording has been input, the CPU 31 performs a recording process (step S20). In this process, the CPU 31 first transmits a command to the audio control circuit 40, and the output processing unit 51 that receives this command extracts the input audio data from the data buffer 55 and the other data from the audio data ROM 56. Audio data is extracted and supplied to the volume adjusting unit 52. The volume adjustment unit 52 performs bit addition / subtraction with reference to the peak level set when the process of step S17 is performed, thereby adjusting the volume for each of the input audio data and the other audio data. The adjustment process is performed, and the processed audio data is supplied to the synthesis unit 53. The synthesizing unit 53 synthesizes the input audio data supplied from the volume adjusting unit 52 and other audio data and supplies the synthesized audio data to the RAM 33. Subsequently, the CPU 31 records the audio data stored in the RAM 33 on the DVD stored in the game apparatus 1 in association with the moving image data. Here, audio data and moving image data are recorded on the DVD, but character information data is not recorded. Subsequently, the CPU 31 pays out the DVD on which the synthesized moving image is recorded in step S20 from the DVD payout opening 14 (step S21), and ends this subroutine.

As described above, according to the game apparatus 1, at least the input sound input by the player through the microphone 11 is output from the headphone speaker 12, so that the player can input the sound input by himself even when the headphone speaker 12 is attached. It is easy to hear and it is easy to plan the timing for inputting voice. Further, the player can select whether to output the model sound together with the input sound from the headphone speaker 12 or to output the input sound from the headphone speaker 12 and not to output the model sound by operating the controller 13. it can. Therefore, a player who preferably inputs voice while listening to the model voice can easily achieve the voice input timing by operating the controller 13 and inputting an instruction to output the model voice. it can. On the other hand, a player who is difficult to input a voice while listening to a model voice operates the controller 13 and inputs an instruction not to output the model voice, thereby facilitating the voice input timing. Can be planned. Furthermore, by inputting an instruction not to output the model voice from the headphone speaker 12, it is possible to input a voice different from the model voice and enjoy the game without being disturbed by the model voice.

In addition, since the player can individually adjust the volume of the model voice and the input voice by operating the controller 13, for example, when the difference between the two volumes is too large and it is difficult to hear one voice. Even if it exists, it can make it easy to hear both audio | voices by adjusting a sound volume. As a result, the voice input timing can be more easily achieved.

In addition, since the input sound is not output from the speaker 4 installed outside the housing 2, the sample sound is output, so that the sound generated by the player along with the sample sound can be heard outside. This can be prevented. Therefore, it is possible to play the game without feeling embarrassed. For example, even a shy player can enjoy the game by inputting a voice different from the model voice.

Further, since the main body device 10 includes the audio output terminal 16 to which the headphone speaker 12 can be attached and detached, the player can bring the headphone speaker 12 and play a game. Accordingly, it is not necessary for a game center clerk to clean or disinfect the headphones 12, and even a player with a tidy condition can easily play a game.

In addition, since the character information of the model voice is displayed together with the moving image, the player can easily perform the timing of voice input. In addition, moving image data and input sound data based on input sound are recorded on the DVD, and character information data is not recorded. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy a game in which sound different from the model sound is input.

In the present embodiment, the case of recording a sound uttered by a player has been described. However, the game apparatus of the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, a digital video camera such as a CCD camera is installed in the game apparatus, An image obtained by photographing the player may be combined with a moving image. In this case, for example, the player may shoot simultaneously with the recording of the sound, or the player may shoot before or after the recording of the sound.

In this embodiment, the case where image data representing moving images and audio data are recorded on the recording medium has been described. However, character information data may be further recorded. Furthermore, image data representing a sample moving image may be recorded. When image data representing a sample moving image is recorded, the player can compare and enjoy the recorded result and the sample moving image when reproducing the DVD at home or the like.

In the present embodiment, the case where the combination in the moving image is the characters A and B and the player selects one of the characters A and B and plays the selected character has been described. However, in the present invention, the combination in the moving image is described. Is not necessarily a character appearing in a moving image, and may be a narrator, for example. In addition, a player may perform a plurality of characters, or a plurality of characters may be performed by a plurality of players.

As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it only showed the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention, A specific structure etc. can change a design suitably. The actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only listed the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

It is a perspective view showing typically the appearance of the game device concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows typically the inside of the housing | casing of the game device shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the game device shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of an audio | voice control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the game process performed in a game device. It is a figure for demonstrating the moving image displayed on a display apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game apparatus 2 Case 3, 5 Display apparatus 4 Speaker 10 Main body apparatus 11 Microphone 12 Headphone speaker 12a Plug 13 Controller 14 DVD payout opening 15 Coin insertion slot 16 Audio | voice output terminal 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
34, 35 Display control circuit 36 Recording device drive circuit 37 Recording device 38 Coin sensor 40 Audio control circuit 41, 62, 63 AMP (amplifier)
42 A / D converter 50 Sound source IC
51 Output Processor 52 Volume Adjuster 53 Synthesizer 55 Data Buffer 56 Audio Data ROM
60, 61 D / A converter

Claims (5)

Storage means for storing video image data and model voice data of a role model voice in the video;
Display means for displaying a moving image based on the image data stored in the storage means;
Recording means for recording input sound data based on input sound input by sound input means during display of the moving image by the display means on the recording medium in association with the image data;
A voice output control means for outputting at least the input voice input by the voice input means from the wearable voice output means that can be worn by the player during the display of the moving image by the display means;
An instruction input means for inputting an instruction to output a model voice from the wearable voice output means;
The voice output control means is based on the model voice data stored in the storage means from the wearable voice output means when an instruction to output the model voice is inputted by the instruction input means. A game apparatus that outputs a sample voice and an input voice. Volume adjustment instruction input means for inputting an instruction to individually adjust the volume of the model voice and input voice output from the wearable voice output means,
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the voice output control unit outputs a model voice and an input voice at a volume based on an instruction input by the volume adjustment instruction input unit. It has an installation type audio output means installed in the game device,
The voice output control means outputs a model voice based on the model voice data stored in the storage means from the stationary voice output means while the moving image is displayed by the display means. Item 3. The game device according to Item 1 or 2. The game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a removable voice output terminal as the wearable voice output unit. The storage means stores character information data indicating character information of the model voice,
The display means, when displaying a moving image based on image data stored in the storage means, also displays character information based on the character information data stored in the storage means. The game device according to any one of 1 to 4.

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