JP2007330312A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To manipulate a game with an operation feeling similar to that of a manipulating device of an actual vehicle. <P>SOLUTION: The game device has a terminal for inputting information corresponding to the manipulating amount of the manipulating device for a driving operation mounted on the actual travel-possible vehicle, an image to be displayed on a display 30 and sound effect to be output from a speaker 20 are generated on the basis of the information corresponding to the manipulating amount of the manipulating devices 40-44 for the driving operation input through the terminal, and the game by the driving operation is executed (S106-S110). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device that executes a game by a driving operation.

Conventionally, racing games in game machines and home game machines installed at game centers have gained popularity. These game machines are evolving day by day, and various devices have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).
JP-A-8-292785 JP 2000-233072 A

  However, since the devices described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are configured to be operated using an operating device provided for a game device, the sense during operation is the handle of an actual vehicle capable of traveling, There is a problem that it is different from the feeling when operating an accelerator, a brake or the like.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is an object of the present invention to allow a game to be operated with the same operational feeling as an actual vehicle operating device.

  The first feature of the present invention is input via the information input means and the information input means for inputting information corresponding to the operation amount of the operating device for the driving operation mounted on the actual vehicle capable of traveling. Game execution means for generating an image to be displayed on a display and a sound effect to be output from a speaker based on information corresponding to an operation amount of an operating device for driving operation, and executing a game by driving operation is there.

  In such a configuration, since the game by the driving operation is executed based on the information according to the operation amount of the operating device for driving operation mounted on the actual vehicle capable of traveling, it is the same as the operating device of the actual vehicle. The game can be operated with the sense of operation.

  The operating device can be configured using at least one of a steering wheel, an accelerator pedal, a brake pedal, a steering shift switch, and a gear shift lever.

  In addition, the second feature of the present invention is that a game start instruction determination unit that determines whether or not a game start instruction is input by a user, and a running state determination that determines whether or not the vehicle is in an inoperable state. And the game executing means is driven when it is determined by the game start instruction determining means that the user has input a game start instruction and when the driving state determining means determines that the vehicle is in an inoperable state. It is to execute a game by operation.

  In such a configuration, when it is determined that an instruction to start a game by the user is input and it is determined that the vehicle is in an inoperable state, a game by a driving operation is executed. Thus, since the game is not started unless these conditions are met, it is possible to prevent the vehicle from running against the user's intention.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information output means for outputting a control signal to a running stability control device that controls the running posture of the vehicle, and the game executing means is sent to the running stability control device via the information output means. The control signal is output, and the running stability control device causes the vehicle to tilt and / or vibrate to execute a game by driving operation.

  In such a configuration, the vehicle is tilted and / or vibrated by the running stability control device, so that, for example, it is possible to produce centrifugal force and unevenness of the road surface when driving on a curve, realizing a more realistic sensation game can do.

  A configuration of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. The game device is composed of a navigation device 10, a speaker 20, and a display 30.

  The navigation device 10 includes a control device 10a and a hard disk drive (denoted as HDD in the drawing) 10b. The hard disk drive 10b stores various game programs such as a racing game together with map data for displaying a map. In addition, the navigation device 10 includes a position detector such as a GPS receiver and a vehicle speed sensor for calculating the position of the vehicle, a touch panel provided on the display surface of the display 30 (none of which are shown). Yes.

  A signal indicating the operation position (OFF, ACC, ON) of the ignition switch in the key cylinder (not shown) is input to the control device 10a.

  The control device 10a is configured as a computer including a CPU, a memory, an I / O, and the like, and the CPU performs various processes according to a program stored in the memory or the hard disk drive 10b.

  The processing of the control device 10a includes a map display process for displaying a vehicle position mark on a map around the vehicle position, a destination search process for searching for a destination according to a user operation, and a guidance route to the destination. There are route search processing for searching, route guidance processing for performing route guidance according to the guidance route, and the like.

  The speaker 20 outputs a sound corresponding to the sound signal input from the control device 10a.

  The display 30 is provided in the meter of the vehicle as shown in FIG. 2, and displays an image corresponding to the image signal input from the control device 10a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 10a according to the present embodiment includes an accelerator pedal 40, a brake pedal 41, a handle 42, a steering shift switch 43, a gear shift lever 44, and the like mounted on an actual vehicle capable of traveling. A terminal (not shown) for inputting various vehicle control signals is provided, and various vehicle control signals corresponding to the operation amount of the driver are input via this terminal.

  Specifically, a signal corresponding to the depression amount of the accelerator pedal 40 is input from an engine ECU (not shown) that outputs a signal related to fuel injection to the engine according to the depression amount of the accelerator pedal 40.

  Further, a signal corresponding to the depression amount of the brake pedal 41 is input from a hydraulic sensor (not shown) that detects the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic circuit of the brake that changes according to the depression amount of the brake pedal 41.

  A signal corresponding to the operation amount of the handle 42 is input from a steering sensor (not shown) that detects the operation amount of the handle operation of the handle 42.

  Further, a signal corresponding to the operation of the steering shift switch 43 is input from the ECU that detects the operation of the steering shift switch 43 for performing the shift operation provided on the handle 42.

  A signal indicating the operation position of the gear shift lever 44 is input from a shift lever position sensor (not shown) that detects the operation position of the gear shift lever 44. Specifically, signals indicating the position of the shift lever such as P (parking), R (reverse), N, (neutral), D (drive), 2 (second), and L (low) are input.

  The control device 10a in the present embodiment executes a racing game based on various vehicle control signals input from an accelerator pedal 40, a brake pedal 41, a handle 42, a steering shift switch 43, and a gear shift lever 44 mounted on the vehicle.

  Further, the control device 10a in the present embodiment includes a terminal (not shown) for outputting a control signal to the traveling stability control device 50 that drives the suspension of the vehicle and controls the traveling posture of the vehicle. The travel stability control device 50 is connected via a cable. By this travel stability control device, each suspension of the vehicle can be driven to incline or vibrate the vehicle.

  In the present embodiment, by sending a specific command from the control device 10a to the ECU (not shown), the tire angle of the vehicle can be prevented from changing even if the handle 42 is operated. Yes.

  Next, the game execution process by the control device 10a will be described with reference to FIG. When the user operates the ignition switch from the off position to the ACC position, the ACC is turned on, and the control device 10a performs the process shown in FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not a game button for starting a game has been pressed (S100). Specifically, a game button for instructing the start of the game is displayed on the display 30 according to a user operation, and the game button is determined based on whether or not a touch operation on the game button is detected by the touch panel of the display 30. It is determined whether or not it has been pressed.

  When the touch operation on the game button by the user is not detected, the determination in S100 is NO and this process is terminated.

  If a touch operation on the game button by the user is detected, the determination in S100 is YES, and then it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in an inoperable state (S102). Specifically, when the signal indicating the operation position of the ignition switch indicates the ACC position, the operation position of the gear shift lever is in parking, and the side brake is in an on state (effective state), It is determined that the vehicle cannot travel.

  For example, when the signal indicating the operation position of the ignition switch indicates the ON position, the determination in S102 is NO and the process is terminated.

  As described above, when the operation position of the ignition switch is in the ON position and the vehicle is in a travelable state, the operating devices 40 to 44 are used for actual driving operation, and thus the game is not started.

  Further, when the signal indicating the operation position of the ignition switch indicates the ACC position, the operation position of the gear shift lever is in parking, and the side brake is in the on state (effective state), the determination in S102 Is YES, and then a start process is performed (S104). Specifically, the mode is changed from the actual running mode to the game mode, and a screen that prompts the user to select a course, a vehicle type, and the like is displayed, and the user selects a course, a vehicle type, and the like of the racing game. In addition, a command is sent to a specific ECU (not shown) to instruct the tire angle of the vehicle not to change even if the handle 42 is operated.

  Next, a game process for executing a game by driving operation according to the course and vehicle type set in S104 is performed (S106 to S110).

  In this game process, first, various operations are performed from an operating device (accelerator pedal 40, brake pedal 41, handle 42, steering shift switch 43, gear shift lever 44) operated by the driver via a terminal for inputting various vehicle control signals. Vehicle control signals are collected (S106), and based on these vehicle control signals, images to be displayed on the display 30, sound effects output from the speaker 20, and information for tilting or vibrating the vehicle are generated (S108). ).

  Next, the generated information is output from the display 30, the speaker 20, and the traveling stability control device 50 (110).

  In S112, it is determined whether or not to end the game based on whether or not the vehicle in the racing game has scored.

  Until the vehicle in the racing game finishes, the above-described processing of S106 to S110 is repeatedly performed. When the vehicle in the racing game finishes, the determination in S112 is YES and the end processing is performed (S114). Specifically, the game mode is changed to the actual running mode, and an image before the game is started, for example, a map display screen is displayed on the display 30. Further, a specific command is sent to an ECU (not shown) so that the tire angle of the vehicle changes when the handle 42 is operated. When the end process ends in this way, the present process ends.

  According to the above configuration, since the game by the driving operation is executed based on the information according to the operation amount of the operating device for driving operation mounted on the actual vehicle capable of traveling, The game can be operated with the same operation feeling.

  The operating device can be configured using at least one of a steering wheel, an accelerator pedal, a brake pedal, a steering shift switch, and a gear shift lever.

  In addition, when it is determined that a game start instruction is input by the user and it is determined that the vehicle is in an inoperable state, a game by a driving operation is executed. That is, unless these conditions are met, the game is not started, so that it is possible to prevent the vehicle from running against the user's intention.

  In addition, since the vehicle is tilted and / or vibrated by the running stability control device, for example, it is possible to produce centrifugal force and road surface irregularities during running on a curve, and a more realistic sensation game can be realized. . When the vehicle is tilted or vibrated in this way, attention may be drawn so as not to approach the periphery of the vehicle.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, Based on the meaning of this invention, it can implement with a various form.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which a game image is displayed on the display 30 provided in the meter of the vehicle has been described. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a head-up display, EL (electroluminescence), etc. The large screen display device 60 may display a game image. Further, a game image may be displayed on the large screen display device 60 instead of the display 30.

  Moreover, although the example which displays a game image on the display 30 provided in the meter of a vehicle was shown in the said embodiment, you may make it display a game image further using a speedometer and a tachometer. Good.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example by which the game by driving operation was performed based on the various vehicle control signals input from the handle | steering-wheel 40, the accelerator pedal 41, the brake pedal 42, the steering shift switch 43, and the gear shift lever 44 was shown, You may make it run the game by driving operation based on the vehicle control signal input from some of these operating devices.

  Moreover, although the example which implements a racing game was shown in the said embodiment, it is not limited to a racing game, You may make it implement another game.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the brake depression amount is detected based on a signal input from a hydraulic sensor (not shown) that detects the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic circuit of the hydraulic brake has been described. However, for example, a pneumatic brake is employed. In other vehicles, the brake depression amount may be detected by a signal input from the air pressure sensor.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the signal according to the depression amount of the accelerator pedal 40 was input from engine ECU, and the signal according to the depression amount of the brake pedal 41 was input from the hydraulic sensor, and it mounted in the vehicle. Although an example in which a signal corresponding to the operation amount of the operation unit is input to the navigation device 10 from the existing detection unit has been shown, a dedicated detection unit for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit is provided, and this dedicated A signal corresponding to the operation amount of the operation unit may be input to the navigation device 10 from the detection unit.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the racing game program stored in the hard disk drive 10b is executed has been described. However, the racing game is performed using the map data for map display stored in the hard disk drive 10b. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the vehicle is tilted and vibrated by the travel stability control device has been described. However, the vehicle may be tilted by the travel stability control device, and the vehicle is vibrated by the travel stability control device. You may do it.

  The correspondence between the configuration in the above embodiment and the configuration in the claims will be described. Terminals for inputting various vehicle control signals from the operating devices 40 to 44 mounted on the actual vehicle of the control device 10a are information. S106 to S110 correspond to game execution means, S100 corresponds to game start instruction determination means, S102 corresponds to travel state determination means, and a control signal is output to the travel stability control device 50. These terminals correspond to information output means.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the operating device for driving operation mounted in the real vehicle. It is a flowchart of the game execution process by a control apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating other embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

10 ... navigation device, 20 ... speaker, 30 ... display,
10a ... control device, 10b ... hard disk drive, 40 ... accelerator pedal,
41 ... Brake pedal, 42 ... Steering wheel, 43 ... Steering shift switch,
44 ... gear shift lever, 50 ... running stability control device, 60 ... large screen display device.

Claims (4)

A game device for executing a game by driving operation,
Information input means for inputting information according to the amount of operation of an operating device for driving operation mounted on an actual vehicle capable of traveling;
An image to be displayed on a display and a sound effect to be output from a speaker are generated based on information according to an operation amount of the operating device for driving operation input via the information input means, and a game by the driving operation is generated. And a game execution means for executing the game apparatus. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the operation device is at least one of a handle, an accelerator pedal, a brake pedal, a steering shift switch, and a gear shift lever. Game start instruction determination means for determining whether or not a user has input a game start instruction;
A traveling state determination means for determining whether or not the vehicle is in a state incapable of traveling;
When the game execution means determines that a game start instruction by the user has been input by the game start instruction determination means, and the driving state determination means determines that the vehicle is in an inoperable state, The game device according to claim 1, wherein a game by a driving operation is executed. Comprising information output means for outputting a control signal to a running stability control device for controlling the running posture of the vehicle,
The game execution means outputs a control signal to the running stability control device via the information output means, and causes the running stability control device to tilt and / or vibrate to execute the game by the driving operation. The game device according to claim 1, wherein:

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