JP2007220130A - Information storage medium and image forming device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information storage medium and an image forming device, for rapidly instructing a move destination or an action destination of a display object. <P>SOLUTION: When a position 32 is instructed by use of a gun type controller (an optical transmitting controller capable of instructing an arbitrary position on a screen by optical transmission with the screen side), and its coordinate is detected, a character 30 is moved to the position 32. When an item or an enemy character is located in the position 32, the character 30 acquires or attacks it. When a trigger 21 is pulled, the character starts to move and continues movement even if the trigger 21 is pulled after its arrival at the position 32. The direction of the character 30 is changed according to an instructed position by the gun controller 20. A conversation screen is passed on by pulling the trigger 21. Both a shooting mode and a role-playing mode can be enjoyed without reconnection of the gun type controller 20 to another controller. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image generation apparatus using a light transmission controller that can indicate an arbitrary position on a screen, and an information storage medium used in the image generation apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an image generating apparatus that can shoot a target on a screen using a light transmission type controller such as a gun-type controller is known. In such an image generating apparatus, when the player (user) pulls the trigger of the gun-type controller, the position on the screen indicated by the gun-type controller is optically detected. Then, when there is a target at this detection position, it is determined to be a hit, and when there is no target, it is determined to be off. According to this image generation apparatus, the player can virtually experience shooting of a target without using a real gun.

  However, with such an image generation device, the player can only enjoy the target shooting game. For this reason, there is a problem that it is easy to get bored and the game play cannot be enjoyed for a long time.

On the other hand, controllers and mice having a cross key are widely used in role play games and action games. However, in such a game play using a controller and a mouse, there is a problem that a quick operation cannot be performed. For example, the cross key can only indicate 8 directions. Therefore, when trying to move the character (displayed object) on the screen to the position desired by the player using the cross key, the character cannot be moved to the position in a straight line, and must be moved along a zigzag path. It was. This hinders the speed of operation and complicates the operation.
Kazutomo Fukuda, online processing technology in visual personal computer communication “Fujitsu Habitat”, FUJITSU Vol. 43 No. 6, Fujitsu Limited, Japan, September 10, 1992, Vol. 43, No. 6, pp. 639-646

  The present invention has been made in view of the technical problems as described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide an information storage medium and image generation capable of promptly instructing a destination of a display object and an action destination. To provide an apparatus.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides an information storage medium for causing an image generation device to generate an image to be displayed on a screen of a display device. The process of moving the first display object to the first position when the coordinates of the first position on the screen instructed using the light transmission type controller that can be instructed by transmission is detected is the image generation It includes information for causing the device to perform and information for causing the image generating device to generate an image including the first display object. The present invention is also an image generation device that generates an image to be displayed on a screen of a display device, the light transmission controller capable of instructing an arbitrary position on the screen by light transmission with the screen side, and the light Means for detecting the coordinates of the first position on the screen instructed using the transfer type controller, and when the coordinates of the first position are detected, the first display object is placed at the first position; It includes means for performing a moving process and means for generating an image including the first display object.

  In the present invention, first, the first position on the screen is instructed using the light transmission type controller, and its coordinates are detected. In this case, the first position is indicated using light transmission between the screen side and the light transmission type controller side. Then, based on the detected coordinates of the first position, a process of moving the first display object (character, moving object, etc.) to the first position is performed. When a controller having a cross key is used, it is necessary to move the first display object along a zigzag path, which hinders the speed of the operation and complicates the operation. According to the present invention, the user can move the first display object to the first position, which is an arbitrary position on the screen, only by indicating the desired position on the screen using the light transmission type controller. . Further, since the first position is instructed using the light transmission type controller, the operation can be speeded up and simplified.

  According to the present invention, when a given operation is performed using the light transmission controller after the first position is instructed, the first display object is moved to the first position. It is characterized by starting. For example, when the light transmission type controller is a gun-type controller, the movement of the first display object is started by a given operation of pulling the trigger.

  In the present invention, if the given operation has not been canceled after the first display object has arrived at the first position, the movement of the first display object is continued as it is. It is characterized by. In this way, when the moving target is off the screen or is far away, the first display object can be moved toward the moving target for the convenience of the user. Can be increased.

  The present invention is also an information storage medium for causing an image generation device to generate an image to be displayed on a screen of a display device, and capable of indicating an arbitrary position on the screen by optical transmission with the screen side. When the coordinates of the first position on the screen indicated by using the expression controller are detected, the first display object is given to the second display object arranged at the first position. It includes information for causing the image generation apparatus to perform a process for causing an action, and information for causing the image generation apparatus to generate an image including the first and second display objects. The present invention is also an image generation device that generates an image to be displayed on a screen of a display device, the light transmission controller capable of instructing an arbitrary position on the screen by light transmission with the screen side, and the light Means for detecting the coordinates of the first position on the screen instructed using the transfer controller, and the second position arranged at the first position when the coordinates of the first position are detected. It includes means for performing a process for causing the first display object to give a given action to the display object, and means for generating an image including the first and second display objects.

  In the present invention, first, the first position on the screen is instructed using the light transmission type controller, and its coordinates are detected. Then, processing for causing the first display object to act on the second display object is performed based on the coordinates. Thereby, compared with the case where the controller which has a cross key is used, the quickness and simplicity of operation can be improved significantly.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that the first display object acquires the second display object arranged at the first position when the coordinates of the first position are detected. The present invention is also characterized in that when the coordinates of the first position are detected, the first display object attacks the second display object arranged at the first position. As described above, various actions that the first display object causes with respect to the second display object can be considered. In the role playing game and the adventure game, the present invention can be used as a method for instructing an item to be acquired and an attacking opponent.

  In the present invention, when a given operation is performed using the light transmission controller after the first position is instructed, the behavior of the first display object with respect to the second display object is determined. It is characterized by starting. For example, when the light transmission type controller is a gun-type controller, an action such as acquisition of an item or an attack on an enemy is started by a given operation of pulling a trigger.

  Further, the invention is characterized in that the first display object is directed in a direction corresponding to the first position. By doing in this way, the user can grasp the positional relationship between the indication position of the light transmission type controller and the position of the first display object, and the operation burden on the user can be reduced. Furthermore, the production effect can be improved.

  The present invention also displays the next second conversation screen when a given operation is performed using the light transmission type controller while the first conversation screen is displayed on the screen. It is characterized by that. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to forward the conversation screen in a role-playing game or the like by using the light transmission type controller that can instruct the movement destination and action destination of the display object.

  In the first mode, the image generation apparatus may generate an image for shooting a given target using the light transmission controller in the first mode, and the light transmission controller may be used in the second mode. The first display object is given to an image that moves the first display object to the first position indicated by using the second display object arranged at the first position. The image generating apparatus generates an image that causes an action. According to the present invention, even when the mode is switched from the first mode to the second mode or vice versa, the operation on the display object can be continued without reconnecting the light transmission type controller to another controller. Thereby, a user's convenience can be improved.

  Further, the invention is characterized in that the light transmission type controller is a gun type controller having a trigger for performing a given operation. By using such a gun-type controller, it is possible to give the user a sense of enjoying shooting or the like using a real gun, and the virtual experience level of the user can be increased.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1. Overall Configuration First, the configuration of the image generation apparatus of this embodiment and the information storage medium used in the image synthesis apparatus will be described with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the image generation apparatus 100 includes a processing unit 102, an image generation unit 112, and a sound generation unit 114.

  Here, the processing unit 102 controls the entire apparatus based on programs, data, etc. stored in the information storage medium 120 (CD ROM, game cassette, IC card, MO, FD, memory, etc.) Processing such as moving a display object, causing a given action to be performed on the display object, and determining a game progress is performed. The function of the processing unit 102 is realized by hardware such as a CPU and a memory.

  The processing unit 102 includes a movement processing unit 104 and a behavior processing unit 106. The movement processing unit 104 performs processing related to movement of a display object such as a character, and the behavior processing unit 106 performs processing related to behavior (item acquisition, attack, etc.) of the display object.

  The image generation unit 112 performs processing for generating an image based on an instruction from the processing unit 102 or information from the information storage medium 120. The image generated by the image generation unit 112 is output to the display 12. The function of the image generation unit 112 is realized by hardware such as an IC (or DSP) dedicated to image generation and a memory.

  The sound generation unit 114 performs processing for generating game sounds, background sounds, and the like based on instructions from the processing unit 102 and information from the information storage medium 120. The sound generated in the sound generation unit 114 is output to the speaker 116. The function of the sound generation unit 114 is realized by hardware such as an IC (or DSP) dedicated to sound generation and a memory.

  When using a RISC type CPU or the like that incorporates a product-sum operation circuit and can perform image generation processing and sound generation processing, the functions of the image generation unit 112 and the sound generation unit 114 are delegated to the processing unit 102 (CPU). May be.

  The gun-type controller 20 (light transmission type controller) is formed in a hollow shape, and a lens 152 is provided at the tip of the gun-type controller 20 and a photo sensor 154 is provided at the back of the lens 152. The light 202 can be detected by the photo sensor 154. At this time, a detection area 200 having a diameter of about 5 cm (when the distance from the gun-type controller 20 is about 1 m to 1.5 m) is set on the display 12, and raster scanning of the display 12 is performed in the detection area 200. After passing, the photo sensor 154 outputs a detection pulse.

  The gun-type controller 20 includes a position detector 162. As shown in FIG. 2, the position detection unit 162 includes a position determination unit 164, an X counter 166, and a Y counter 168. Detection pulses from the photosensor 154 are input to the position detection unit 162. The position detector 162 detects the indicated position of the gun-type controller 20 based on the detection pulse, the clock signal CLK, the horizontal synchronization signal, and the vertical synchronization signal.

  Note that the position detection unit 162 may be built in the image generation apparatus 100 instead of being built in the gun-type controller 20.

2. Details of Position Detection An example of a method for detecting the indicated position of the gun-type controller 20 will be described. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3, it is first determined whether or not the trigger 21 of the gun-type controller 20 has been pulled (step T1). If not, the normal screen is displayed at the next inter (see FIG. 3). Step T5). On the other hand, when the trigger is pulled, the screen is flashed at the next inter (step T2).

  Next, the position detector 162 determines the indicated position of the gun-type controller 20 based on the detection pulse output from the photosensor 154, the horizontal synchronization signal, and the vertical synchronization signal (steps T3 and T4). Then, the X coordinate (horizontal scanning position) and Y coordinate (vertical scanning position) of the designated position are output from the position detection unit 162 to the processing unit 102 in the image generation apparatus 100.

  Note that the screen is flashed in step T2 in order to ensure light detection by the photosensor 154. If the brightness at the indicated position of the gun-type controller 20 is sufficiently high, the screen is flashed. The coordinates of the indicated position can be obtained without any problem.

  When the position detection unit 162 is built in the gun-type controller 20, a horizontal synchronization signal and a vertical synchronization signal are input from the image generation device 100. Alternatively, an HV separator may be provided in the gun-type controller 20, and these synchronization signals may be separated from the image output (video output) of the image generation apparatus 100 using the HV separator.

  Next, details of the operation of the position detection unit 162 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2, 4A, 4B, and 4C.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the vertical synchronization signal is input to the reset terminal R of the Y counter 168, and the horizontal synchronization signal is input to the clock terminal C. On the other hand, the horizontal synchronization signal is input to the reset terminal R of the X counter 166, and the clock signal CLK is input to the clock terminal C. FIG. 4B shows the relationship between the horizontal synchronization signal and CLK.

  With this configuration, the Y counter 168 is reset at the point (1) in FIG. 4C, that is, at the first point of one field period. The count is sequentially incremented every 1H period (one horizontal scanning period). On the other hand, the X counter 166 is reset at the points (2) to (5), that is, at the first point of the 1H period. Then, every time CLK rises, for example, it is sequentially counted up.

  For example, assume that a pulse from the photosensor 154 is detected when raster scanning has come to the point (6) in FIG. Then, based on the count values of the X counter 166 and Y counter 168 at that time, the position determination unit 164 obtains the X coordinate and Y coordinate corresponding to these count values. Thereby, the position coordinates of the point (6), that is, the coordinates of the indicated position of the gun-type controller 20 can be obtained. For example, in the case of FIG. 4C, the count value of the Y counter 168 is 4, and based on this count value 4, the Y coordinate of the point (6) is uniquely obtained. On the other hand, since the X counter 166 is reset at the point (5), the count value of the X counter 166 is the number of times CLK rises between (5) and (6). For example, if a pulse from the photosensor 154 is detected at the position J in FIG. 4B, the count value of the X counter 166 is 5, and the X coordinate of the point (6) is unique based on this count value 5. Is required.

3. Features of the present embodiment A feature of the present embodiment is that the gun type controller 20 as described above is used to instruct the movement destination and action destination of a display object such as a character displayed on the screen.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the position 32 (first position) on the screen is determined by using the gun-type controller 20 (light transmission type controller capable of instructing an arbitrary position on the screen by light transmission with the screen side). When instructed and the coordinates are detected, the character 30 (first display object) moves to the position 32. Such movement processing of the character 30 is performed by the movement processing unit 104 of FIG. 1 based on a given program.

  More specifically, the player uses the gun-type controller 20 to aim at a desired position 32 as the destination of the character 30 and pulls the trigger 21 (performs a given operation). Then, a cross is displayed at the position 32, and the character 30 starts moving toward the position 32.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the controller 300 having the cross key 302 as shown in FIG. 6A can only give instructions in eight directions (D0 to D7). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the character 304 is moved to the position 306, it is necessary to follow a zigzag route (D6 → D0 → D6 → D7 → D6) as indicated by 308. For this reason, the quickness of the operation is impaired and the operation is complicated. There is also a problem that the player cannot release his / her finger from the cross key 302 until the character 304 arrives at the position 306.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, when the position 32 is instructed by the gun-type controller 20 and its coordinates are detected, the character 30 moves to the position 32 in a straight line, for example. Therefore, the character 30 can be quickly moved to the position 32 and the operation can be simplified. Since the character 30 automatically moves to the position 32 after pulling the trigger 21, the operation burden on the player can be reduced. In addition, the character 30 can be moved to any position on the screen (excluding a place where an obstacle exists) without following a zigzag route. That is, the character 30 can be moved to any position on the screen desired by the player. For example, when a mouse is used, it takes time to move the mouse pointer, but according to the present embodiment, the position 32 can be indicated only by pointing the gun-type controller 20 in the direction, and the screen side can be pointed. Since the position 32 is indicated by light transmission, a quick operation is possible compared to a mouse. Further, by using the gun-type controller 20, an operation with only one hand becomes possible.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the second feature of the present embodiment is that an item 34 arranged at the position 32 when the position 32 is indicated using the gun-type controller 20 and the coordinates are detected. Or the character 30 takes a given action against the enemy character 36 (second display object). For example, in FIG. 7, an action of acquiring the item 34 is caused, and in FIG. 8, an action of attacking the enemy character 36 is caused. The process for causing the character 30 to take action is performed by the action processing unit 106 in FIG. 1 based on a given program.

  More specifically, in FIG. 7, when the player aims the item 32 with the gun-type controller 20 and pulls the trigger 21, the character 30 acquires the item 32. In FIG. 8, when the player aims the enemy character 36 with the gun-type controller 20 and pulls the trigger 21, the character 30 attacks the enemy character 36.

  In this way, by using the gun-type controller 20 for the operation of instructing an object to be acted on, as in the case of FIG. 5, a quick operation is possible, the operation is simplified, and the operation burden is reduced. Reduction can be achieved.

  Note that the gun-type controller 20 does not need to correctly indicate the positions of the item 34 and the enemy character 36, but may indicate the vicinity of the position of the item 32 and the enemy character 36. That is, when the position 32 is included in a given range centering on the arrangement position of the item 34 and the enemy character 36, the item 34 can be acquired or the enemy character 36 can be attacked. In this way, the operation burden on the player can be reduced.

  A third feature of the present embodiment is that the trigger 21 remains pulled after the character 30 arrives at the position 32 as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 and FIGS. The point is that the movement of the character 30 is continued as it is (when the given operation has not been canceled).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9, after displaying the screen on which the background and characters are projected, the coordinates of the position 32 designated by the gun-type controller 20 are detected (steps S1 and S2). When the trigger 21 is pulled, an X mark is displayed on the screen (steps S3 and S4). Then, the character 30 moves to the position 32 where the x mark is displayed (step S5, FIGS. 10A and 10B). If the trigger 21 remains pulled after reaching the position 32, the character continues to move until it hits an obstacle on the screen (steps S6, S7, FIG. 10C). )).

  For example, depending on the game situation, the movement target may be outside the screen. For example, consider a case where the movement target is at a position 42 (see FIG. 10A) outside the screen. In this case, the trigger 21 may be pulled aiming at an appropriate position 40 above the character 30, and the trigger 21 may be kept pulled. In this way, the character 30 can be brought closer to the position 42 that is the movement target. Then, after the position 42 appears in the screen, the movement target can be reached by pulling the trigger 21 aiming at the position 42.

  Furthermore, even when there is no certain moving target and it is desired to move up and down and left and right for the time being, the trigger 21 may be pulled while keeping the trigger 21 pulled while aiming at an appropriate position on the screen.

  By using the operation method described in FIGS. 9 and 10A to 10C, various movement operations can be performed with a small operation load.

  The fourth feature of the present embodiment is that the character 30 is directed in a direction corresponding to the position (first position) indicated by the gun-type controller 20, as shown in FIGS. is there. That is, in FIG. 11A, the gun-type controller 20 indicates the position above the character 30, so that the character 30 faces upward. Similarly, in FIGS. 11B, 11 </ b> C, and 11 </ b> D, the gun-type controller 20 indicates the positions of the character 30 to the right, below, and left, respectively. It turns to the right, below, and left.

  As already described with reference to FIG. 3, in this embodiment, when the trigger 21 is pulled, the screen is flashed to increase the accuracy of position detection, but the position detection itself is performed without pulling the trigger 21. 11A to 11D, the direction in which the character 30 faces is changed based on the coordinates of the position detected without flashing. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the exact positional relationship between the indicated position of the gun-type controller 20 and the position of the character 30.

  That is, if the methods of FIGS. 11A to 11D are not used, the positional relationship cannot be accurately grasped until the trigger 21 is pulled, and the operation burden on the player increases.

  On the other hand, if the character 30 is directed in the direction corresponding to the designated position as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11D, the player can grasp the positional relationship, and the movement target can be easily specified. In addition, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the character 30 is actually operated, and the game effect can be enhanced.

  The fifth feature of the present embodiment is that the trigger 21 of the gun-type controller 20 is pulled when the first conversation screen 50 is displayed on the screen as shown in FIGS. Then, the next second conversation screen 52 is displayed. That is, the conversation screen is sequentially advanced by the operation of the trigger 21.

  In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 5, 7, and 8, it is possible to specify the character movement destination and the action destination simply by pulling the trigger 21 toward the desired position with the gun-type controller 20. Then, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, since the conversation screen can be forwarded by operating the trigger 21, most operations during the game can be realized by using the trigger 21. Can greatly reduce the operation burden.

  A sixth feature of the present embodiment is that, as shown in FIG. 13A, a shooting mode (first mode) for shooting a target using a gun-type controller 20 and a character's It has a role playing mode (second mode) in which a game is advanced by designating a destination or an action destination.

  That is, in the shooting mode, a screen as shown in FIG. 13B is displayed. The player uses the gun-type controller 20 to aim at the targets 60, 61, 62 and pull the trigger 21. And you can enjoy the game by competing for how many targets you can shoot within a limited time. Such a shooting mode allows the player to experience the target shooting virtually without using a real gun.

  On the other hand, in the role playing mode (or adventure mode, action mode, etc.), a screen as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed, and the player moves the character 30 on the map using the gun-type controller 20. Then, visit a city or a cave provided in the map, and advance the game while enjoying a preset game story.

  When the item 34 has fallen as shown in FIG. 7, the item 34 is picked up using the gun-type controller 20. By picking up an item, the equipment and status (power, agility, physical strength, magic ability, etc.) of the character 30 can be changed.

  When the enemy character 36 appears as shown in FIG. 8, the gun-type controller 20 is used to attack the enemy character 36. By defeating the enemy character 36, it is possible to raise the status of the character 30 and to get a clue for story development.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12 (A) and 12 (B), when listening to a story from another character encountered, the game screen is advanced by using the gun-type controller 20 in order.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the game can be advanced using the same gun-type controller 20 in different modes such as the shooting mode and the role playing mode. That is, it is possible to shift from the shooting mode to the role playing mode (or vice versa) without removing the gun-type controller 20 from the image generating apparatus 100 and reconnecting another controller (see FIG. 6A). This is because according to the present embodiment, the movement, action, and conversation of the character can be controlled using the gun-type controller 20.

  This makes it possible to enjoy a roll plain game and an adventure game without reconnecting the controller in a game that could only be enjoyed by a shooting game. Conversely, in games that could only be enjoyed by role playing games and adventure games, it is also possible to enjoy shooting games without reconnecting the controller.

  In addition, the feeling of operation when performing a role playing game or an adventure game can be significantly improved as compared to the case of using a controller as shown in FIG.

  Next, an example of a hardware configuration of the image generation apparatus according to the present exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the apparatus shown in the figure, a CPU 1000, a ROM 1002, a RAM 1004, an information storage medium 1006, a sound generation IC 1008, an image generation IC 1010, and I / O ports 1012, 1014 are connected to each other via a system bus 1016 so that data can be transmitted and received. A display 1018 is connected to the image generation IC 1010, a speaker 1020 is connected to the sound generation IC 1008, a control device 1022 is connected to the I / O port 1012, and a communication device 1024 is connected to the I / O port 1014. Has been.

  The information storage medium 1006 mainly stores programs, image information for expressing display objects, and the like, and a CD-ROM, game cassette, IC card, MO, FD, memory, or the like is used. For example, a consumer game device uses a CD-ROM or a game cassette as an information storage medium for storing a game program or the like. The arcade game machine uses a memory such as a ROM. In this case, the information storage medium 1006 is a ROM 1002.

  The control device 1022 corresponds to a controller, an operation panel, and the like, and is a device for inputting a result of determination made by the player in accordance with the progress of the game to the device main body.

  In accordance with a program stored in the information storage medium 1006, a system program stored in the ROM 1002 (such as device initialization information), a signal input by the control device 1022, the CPU 1000 controls the entire device and performs various data processing. . The RAM 1004 is a storage means used as a work area of the CPU 1000 and stores the given contents of the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002 or the calculation result of the CPU 1000. A data structure having a logical structure such as table data necessary for shooting hit / fail judgment processing, character movement, action / conversation processing, and various mode setting processing is stored on this RAM or information storage medium. Will be built.

  Further, this type of apparatus is provided with a sound generation IC 1008 and an image generation IC 1010 so that game sounds and game images can be suitably output. The sound generation IC 1008 is an integrated circuit that generates game sounds such as sound effects and background music based on information stored in the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002, and the generated game sounds are output by the speaker 1020. The image generation IC 1010 is an integrated circuit that generates pixel information to be output to the display 1018 based on image information sent from the RAM 1004, the ROM 1002, the information storage medium 1006, and the like.

  The communication device 1024 exchanges various types of information used inside the image generation device with the outside. The communication device 1024 is connected to other image generation devices to send and receive given information according to the game program, It is used to send and receive information such as game programs via a line.

  The various processes described in FIGS. 1, 2, 4A to 8, and 10A to 13B perform the processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. It is realized by an information storage medium 1006 that stores a program, a CPU 1000 that operates according to the program, an image generation IC 1010, and the like. The processing performed by the image generation IC 1010, the sound generation IC 1008, and the like may be performed by software using the CPU 1000 or a general-purpose DSP.

  FIG. 15A shows an example in which this embodiment is applied to an arcade game device. A CPU, an image generation IC, a sound generation IC, and the like are mounted on an IC substrate 1106 built in the apparatus. Then, when the coordinates of the first position on the screen instructed by using the light transmission type controller capable of instructing an arbitrary position on the screen by light transmission with the screen side, the first position is set to the first position. Information for performing a process of moving a display object of one or causing a first display object to perform a given action with respect to a second display object arranged at the first position, first and second Information for generating an image including a display object is stored in an information storage medium 1108 such as a memory. Hereinafter, these pieces of information are referred to as stored information. The stored information includes at least one of program code, image information, sound information, display object shape information, table data, list data, player information, and the like for performing the various processes described above.

  When this embodiment is applied to a home game device, the stored information is stored in an information storage medium composed of a CD ROM, a game cassette, an IC card, and the like.

  FIG. 15B shows an example in which the present embodiment is applied to an image generation apparatus including a host apparatus 1300 and terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n connected to the host apparatus 1300 via a communication line 1302. Indicates. In this case, for example, controllers 1305-1 to 1305-n are connected to the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n. The stored information is stored in an information storage medium 1306 such as a magnetic disk device, a magnetic tape device, or a memory that can be controlled by the host device 1300, for example. When the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n have a CPU, an image generation IC, and a sound generation IC and can generate a game image and a game sound stand-alone, the host device 1300 receives a game image and a game A game program or the like for generating sound is delivered to the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n. On the other hand, if it cannot be generated stand-alone, the host device 1300 generates a game image and a game sound, which is transmitted to the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n and output at the terminal.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the character starts to move or act when the trigger of the gun-type controller is pulled. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the pointing position of the gun-type controller is detected, it is possible to move the character or cause the character to take action without triggering. In this case, for example, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11D, when the upper right, lower, and left positions of the character are instructed, the character is moved without pulling the trigger. Also, if you do not want the character to move or act, you can deal with this by pointing the gun-type controller to point out of the screen.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as the actions caused by the character, the item acquisition of the character and the attack on the enemy character are given as examples. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first action arranged at least in the first position. Any action may be taken by the first display object with respect to the second display object.

  In addition to the gun-type controller as described in the present embodiment, various light transmission controllers that can indicate an arbitrary position on the screen by light transmission with the screen side can be adopted as the light transmission controller.

  For example, the light transmission type controller 70 of FIG. 16 includes a light emitting device 72 that emits light such as infrared rays. Then, the light from the light emitting device 72 is received by the light receiving device 78 on the screen 74 side, whereby the coordinates of the position 76 indicated by the light transmission type controller 70 are detected.

  As described above, in the present invention, the indication position may be detected by transmitting light emitted from the screen side (FIG. 1), or the coordinates of the indication position are detected by transmitting light emitted from the light transmission type controller side. You may do (FIG. 16). Alternatively, the coordinates of the designated position may be detected using both the light generated from the screen side and the light generated from the light transmission type controller side.

  When light from the screen side is used, a light emitting device may be installed in the vicinity of the display device instead of the scanning light from the designated position, and the coordinates of the designated position may be detected based on the light from the light emitting device.

  Further, the first display object is not limited to a character, and the second display object is not limited to an item or an enemy character. For example, moving bodies such as cars and space ships can be considered as the first and second display objects.

  Also, the method of detecting the coordinates of the first position is not limited to that described in the present embodiment, and various modifications can be made.

  Further, the present invention can be applied not only to a device that generates a two-dimensional image but also to a device that generates a three-dimensional image.

  The present invention can be applied not only to home and business game devices but also to various devices such as a simulator, a large attraction device in which a large number of players participate, and a personal computer.

It is a functional block diagram for demonstrating the structure of an image generation apparatus, and an information storage medium. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a position detection part. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a position detection process. 4A, 4B, and 4C are also diagrams for explaining the position detection process. It is a figure for demonstrating the example which instruct | indicates the movement destination of a character using a gun type controller. FIGS. 6A, 6 </ b> B, and 6 </ b> C are diagrams for explaining a defect of a controller having a cross key. It is a figure for demonstrating the example which instruct | indicates the item picked up by a character using a gun type controller. It is a figure for demonstrating the example which designates the attack destination of a character using a gun type controller. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of a present Example. FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C are diagrams for explaining processing for continuing the movement of the character. FIGS. 11A, 11 </ b> B, 11 </ b> C, and 11 </ b> D are diagrams for explaining processing for making a character turn in a direction according to an instruction position of a gun-type controller. FIGS. 12A and 12B are diagrams for explaining processing for sequentially forwarding conversation screens using a gun-type controller. FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams for describing setting of various modes. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the hardware which implement | achieves a present Example. FIGS. 15A and 15B are diagrams showing various types of apparatuses to which the present embodiment is applied. It is a figure for demonstrating the other example of a light transmission type controller.

Explanation of symbols

12 Display 20 Gun type controller (light transmission type controller)
21 trigger 30 character (first display object)
32 position (first position)
34 items (second display)
36 Enemy character (second display object)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Image generation apparatus 102 Processing part 104 Movement processing part 106 Action processing part 112 Image generation part 114 Sound generation part 116 Speaker 120 Information storage medium 152 Lens 154 Photosensor 162 Position detection part 164 Position determination part 166 X counter 168 Y counter 200 Detection area

Claims (13)

An information storage medium for causing an image generation device to generate an image to be displayed on a screen of a display device,
When the coordinates of the first position on the screen designated by using a light transmission type controller that can designate an arbitrary position on the screen by light transmission with the screen side is detected, the first position is set. Information for causing the image generating apparatus to perform a process of moving the first display object;
An information storage medium comprising: information for causing the image generation device to generate an image including the first display object. In claim 1,
The movement of the first display object to the first position is started when a given operation is performed using the light transmission controller after the first position is instructed. An information storage medium. In claim 2,
If the given operation has not been canceled after the first display object arrives at the first position, the movement of the first display object is continued as it is. Storage medium. An information storage medium for causing an image generation device to generate an image to be displayed on a screen of a display device,
When the coordinates of the first position on the screen designated by using a light transmission type controller that can designate an arbitrary position on the screen by light transmission with the screen side is detected, the first position is set. Information for causing the image generating apparatus to perform a process in which the first display object causes a given action with respect to the second display object to be arranged;
An information storage medium comprising: information for causing the image generation apparatus to generate an image including the first and second display objects. In claim 4,
An information storage medium, wherein the first display object acquires the second display object arranged at the first position when the coordinates of the first position are detected. In claim 4,
An information storage medium characterized in that when the coordinates of the first position are detected, the first display object attacks the second display object arranged at the first position. In any one of Claims 4 thru | or 6.
When a given operation is performed using the light transmission type controller after the first position is instructed, an action of the first display object with respect to the second display object is started. An information storage medium. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 7,
An information storage medium characterized by directing the first display object in a direction corresponding to the first position. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 8.
When a given operation is performed using the light transmission type controller while the first conversation screen is displayed on the screen, the next second conversation screen is displayed. Information storage medium. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9,
In the first mode,
Causing the image generating device to generate an image for shooting a given target using the light-transmitting controller;
In the second mode,
The first display relative to an image of moving the first display object to the first position instructed using the light transmission controller or the second display object arranged at the first position An information storage medium that causes the image generation device to generate an image in which a display object causes a given action. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 10.
An information storage medium, wherein the light transmission type controller is a gun type controller having a trigger for performing a given operation. An image generation device that generates an image to be displayed on a screen of a display device,
A light transmission type controller capable of instructing an arbitrary position on the screen by light transmission with the screen side;
Means for detecting the coordinates of the first position on the screen instructed using the light transmission type controller;
Means for performing a process of moving the first display object to the first position when the coordinates of the first position are detected;
Means for generating an image including the first display object. An image generation device that generates an image to be displayed on a screen of a display device,
A light transmission type controller capable of instructing an arbitrary position on the screen by light transmission with the screen side;
Means for detecting the coordinates of the first position on the screen instructed using the light transmission type controller;
Means for performing a process of causing the first display object to perform a given action on the second display object arranged at the first position when the coordinates of the first position are detected;
Means for generating an image including the first and second display objects.

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