JP2009056052A - Game operation inputting device and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a thin inputting device with a simple structure for a game operation inputting device that detects the position for stepping operation. <P>SOLUTION: An electromagnetic coupling variable body (42) and an operating plate (4) are installed on a base (1) through an elastic body (35) provided with a pressure detecting means (3) that detects the multipoint pressure by electromagnetic coupling. A thin operation inputting device with a simple structure that can be assembled easily can be achieved as the components are in sheet forms. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game operation input device and a game device for inputting an operation to a game device, and more particularly to a game operation input device and a game device for detecting a stepping position and inputting an operation to the game device.

  In amusement facilities such as game centers and amusement parks, game devices that play games are used depending on the stepping position. For example, according to the rhythm of music or dance, follow the instructions displayed on the monitor, and step on the predetermined position of the stepping input device with your foot to determine the skill of the game play with the timing and position accuracy There is something. In some cases, a play field of a ball is provided in front of the stepping input device, and the ball is made to fly in the play field depending on the stepping position of the stepping input device. For example, a game device for basketball or soccer.

Such a foot input device is configured by arranging a cable switch or a tape switch including a pressure sensor below the foot plate in order to detect a human foot step, and detects a plurality of step positions. For this reason, a plurality of stepping detection blocks are provided side by side (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-087896 A

  However, such an operation input device that detects the stepping position of the foot requires the installation of the above-described sensors individually in each stepping detection block, the configuration becomes complicated, the device becomes larger, and assembling, There is a problem that it takes time and effort.

  In addition, each block needs to be placed on a solid base so that the sensor is not destroyed by the stepping force, and thus the height of the block is increased. For this reason, the overall height of the stepping input device is increased. In the game device, since the player rides on the input device, there is a problem that the game device such as an infant with a small body places a burden on the player and is not suitable for such a game device.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game operation input device that is simple in configuration for detecting the stepping position of a foot and can be configured relatively thin.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a game operation input device that simplifies the configuration for detecting the stepping position of the foot and realizes downsizing of the device.

  Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to provide a game operation input device that simplifies the configuration for detecting the stepping position of the foot and facilitates assembly.

  Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to provide a game operation input device for relatively reducing the height of the device.

  To achieve this object, the present invention includes a base placed on the floor, an operation sign for indicating a stepping position on the surface, and an operation plate for a player to perform a stepping operation in the game, A pressure detection unit that is disposed between a base and the operation plate and detects a pressure corresponding to the player's stepping operation, and is transmitted to the pressure detection unit via the operation plate by the player's stepping operation. A game operation input device comprising an elastic body for reducing pressure, wherein the pressure detection means includes a plurality of drive wirings arranged in a loop, and a loop for electromagnetically coupling with the plurality of drive wirings, respectively. A plurality of detection wires arranged in a shape, and a substrate configured to keep a distance between each of the plurality of drive wires and the plurality of detection wires constant, the operation plate, and the elasticity And an electromagnetic coupling variable body that changes the degree of electromagnetic coupling of each of the plurality of drive wirings and the plurality of detection wirings, and according to a stepping operation of the operation plate by the player, The elastic body is elastically deformed, and detects the degree of electromagnetic coupling that changes as the electromagnetic coupling variable body approaches the substrate. The operation plate is configured to detect elasticity of the elastic body after a stepping operation by the player. It was configured to be supported by the elastic body so that it returned to its original position by force and the distance between the substrate and the electromagnetic coupling variable body became a certain distance or more.

In the present invention, it is preferable that the substrate of the pressure detecting unit is paired with a plurality of drive coils formed in a coil shape by the drive wiring and the plurality of drive coils, and is electromagnetically coupled to each other. A plurality of detection coils formed in a coil shape by the detection wiring;
The drive coil and the detection coil are laid out in a grid pattern not only on the portion of the operation plate corresponding to the indicator mark but also on the entire operation plate.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the electromagnetic coupling variable body is provided on the back surface of the operation plate.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the base has an accommodating portion for accommodating the pressure detecting means and the elastic body, and the operation plate has an area larger than an area of the pressure detecting means, A holding frame for fixing the edge of the operation plate to the base was provided.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the base has a member for preventing water from entering the housing portion around the housing portion.

  In the present invention, preferably, a reinforcing plate is fixed to the base, and the pressure detecting means is provided on the reinforcing plate.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that an adjuster for adjusting the height of the floor surface is provided on the base.

  In the present invention, preferably, the pressure detecting means and the control circuit of the pressure detecting means are accommodated in the accommodating portion of the base, and the control circuit is protected from the pressure of the stepping operation. The protective member was provided.

  Moreover, in this invention, Preferably, it has a several handle member provided in the said base and can be accommodated in the said base.

  Furthermore, the game device of the present invention generates a case, the game operation input device described above, and an instruction screen for instructing the player to perform a game operation, and also operates the player using the game operation input device in response to the instruction. In response to the game, game control means for controlling the progress of the game, a display unit for displaying the instruction image on the screen, and a player positioned opposite to the display unit can operate the game by the game operation input device. As described above, the game operation input device disposed on the front surface of the housing and the connection member that couples the housing are provided.

  Since the pressure detection means for detecting multi-point pressure due to electromagnetic coupling is used for the tread position detection sensor, this is mounted on the base and the electromagnetic coupling variable body is provided via the elastic body, the configuration is simple and assembly is easy An easy and thin operation input device can be realized.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in the order of the overall configuration of the game operation input device, the detailed configuration of the game operation input device, an application example to the game device, and other embodiments according to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and various modifications can be made.

(Overall configuration of game operation input device)
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the game operation input device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an assembled view of the game operation input device of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a pressure detection sheet of FIGS. It is explanatory drawing of.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the base 1 is comprised with a sheet metal frame, and comprises the base for installing in a floor surface. The reinforcing plate 2 is made of, for example, a wooden plate and is accommodated in the center of the base 1. As will be described with reference to FIG. 3, the pressure detection sheet 3 is a pressure detection sheet using electromagnetic coupling, and outputs a pressure distribution received by the sheet. The pressure detection sheet 3 is provided on the reinforcing plate 2.

  The operation plate 4 is made of a plastic plate, printed with an indicator mark that indicates the stepping position on the front surface, and an electromagnetic coupling variable body described in FIG. The operation plate 4 is used for a player to perform a stepping operation in a game. The presser frame 5 is constituted by a frame-shaped metal plate, and attaches the four sides of the operation plate 4 to the base 1.

  The circuit board 60 is mounted with a control circuit for the pressure detection sheet 3 described in FIG. 3, and is provided in the housing portion of the base 1. The protection plate 62 covers the circuit board 60 and its connection line, and protects the circuit board 60 and the connection line from the pressure of the stepping operation. The pair of connection legs 72 and 76 are screwed to the base 1 and are connected to the game machine main body to be connected in FIG. 9, and fix the base 1 to the game machine main body.

  One connection leg 76 forms a connection path therein so as to accommodate a connection line between the control circuit and the game machine main body. The connection legs 72 and 76 are covered with side surfaces by covers 74 and 78. The connection legs 72 and 76 are firmly connected to the base 1 by the connection fitting 70.

  The pair of handle fittings 80 are rotatably fitted on the left side of the base 1. The guide 82 is provided under the pair of handle fittings 80 and supports the handle fittings 80 when the handle fittings 80 are accommodated in the base 1. Similarly, the other pair of handle fittings 84 are rotatably fitted on the right side of the base 1. The guide 86 is provided under the pair of handle fittings 84 and supports the handle fittings 84 when the handle fittings 84 are accommodated in the base 1.

  The handle bracket 80 is rotated in the base 1 so that the operator can easily carry the base 1 by holding the four handle brackets 80 by hand.

  The operation input device as shown in FIG. 2 is completed by assembling the components thus configured as follows. That is, the base 1 is installed, the reinforcing plate 2 is fitted into the base 1, screwed, and the pressure detection sheet 3 is placed on the screwed reinforcing plate 2, and the operation plate 4 is placed thereon. Put it on. At the same time, the circuit board 60 is attached to the base 1 and covered with a protective plate 62.

  A pair of handle fittings 80 and 84 are attached to the base 1, and the holding frame 5 is screwed to the base 1 so as to cover the four sides of the operation plate 4. Then, the connection legs 72 and 76 are screwed to the base with the connection fitting 70.

  Since it is comprised in this way, a structure is simple and an assembly becomes easy. Further, since the pressure detection sheet 3 described in FIG. 3 is used, the operation input device can be made thin. Thereby, the height from the installation surface to the operation plate 4 is reduced, and even a young person can easily get on the operation input device and enjoy the game. Further, it is possible to prevent player accidents and injuries due to the high height of the apparatus.

  Next, the pressure detection plate 3 will be described with reference to FIG. 3A is a configuration diagram of the pressure detection plate 3 and the control circuit 60, and FIG. 3B is a bb cross-sectional view of the pressure detection plate 3 of FIG. 3A.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the pressure detection sheet 3 includes a plurality of loop-shaped drive coils 31, a plurality of loop-shaped detection coils 32, and an electromagnetic coupling variable provided in the vicinity of the coils shown in FIG. The body 42 includes drive circuits 610 and 611 connected to the drive coil 31, and detection circuits 620, 621, 622 and 623 connected to the detection coil 32.

  The drive coil 31 is configured by arranging a plurality of loop-shaped drive coils having a plurality of convex shapes in parallel. The detection coil 32 is configured by arranging a plurality of loop-shaped detection coils having a convex shape in parallel and in a direction perpendicular to the drive coil. The drive coil 31 and the detection coil 32 are electromagnetically coupled. As shown in FIG. 3B, the drive coil 31 and the detection coil 32 are provided on both sides of the insulator 33.

  The insulator 33 forms a coil substrate and also serves as a spacer that keeps the distance between the drive coil 31 and the detection coil 32 constant. The insulator 33 is preferably a flexible substrate or a flexible member made of PET.

  The electromagnetic coupling variable body 42 is provided on the back surface of the operation plate 4 in FIG. The electromagnetic coupling variable body 42 is made of a conductor or a magnetic body, and in this embodiment, an aluminum sheet is used. The electromagnetic coupling variable body 42 is provided on the drive coil 31 or the detection coil 32 via the cushion material 35. As the cushion material 35, for example, a rubber sponge such as urethane sponge can be used.

  When the electromagnetic coupling variable body 42 approaches the two coils 31 and 32 that are electromagnetically coupled by driving the drive coil 31 at high frequency, the degree of electromagnetic coupling between the two coils 31 and 32 becomes weak, and the electromagnetic coupling variable body 42. However, as the distance increases, the degree of electromagnetic coupling between the two coils 31 and 32 increases. That is, the value of the induced current flowing through the detection coil 31 varies depending on the distance between the electromagnetic coupling variable body 42 and the two coils 31 and 32. Using this phenomenon, the pressure distribution is measured by detecting which electromagnetic coupling coil pair portion has changed.

  The drive circuit of the drive coil 31 includes an oscillator 610 and a driver circuit 611, and sequentially drives each drive coil 31 using a switch circuit. The detection coil 32 is connected to a detection circuit that detects a change in the degree of electromagnetic coupling between the coils 31 and 32 using an induction current or an induction voltage of the detection coil 32.

  The detection circuit includes an amplifier 620, a synchronous detection circuit 621, and an A / D converter 622, and sequentially detects the induction current or induction voltage of each detection coil 32 using a switch circuit. The synchronous detection circuit 621 takes the product of the output from the oscillator 610 and the output from the amplifier 620 and integrates the time.

  The microcomputer 623 controls these switches, and obtains the value of the induced current or induced voltage of the detection coil 32 that is digitally converted from the A / D converter 622 in accordance with the switching of the switches. In the figure, since four rows of drive coils 31 and four rows of detection coils 32 are provided, 4 × 4 = 16 points of pressure distribution (inductive current or induced voltage value) can be obtained.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, it is preferable to provide an electromagnetic shield material 37 via a cushion material 36 on the side opposite to the electromagnetic coupling variable body 42. By providing the electromagnetic shielding material 37, it becomes strong against external noise. The cushion material 36 and the electromagnetic shielding material 37 may not be provided when there is little external noise such as current flowing under the floor surface.

  The pressure detection sheet 3 has a sheet shape and is extremely thin, and can detect a large number of points (positions) with a single sheet. For this reason, the position of the foot can be detected by a single sheet at many points, and the operation input device can be thinned.

  When the seat 3 is used in a foot (stepping) operation input device, the seat 3 itself is a member that is relatively weak against pressure. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sheet 3 is sandwiched between the reinforcing plate 2 and the operation plate 4. Realize a robust configuration.

  Further, the cushion material 35 has a certain repulsive force and is effective in controlling the distance between the electromagnetic coupling variable body 42 and the coils 31 and 32. In the present embodiment, since the electromagnetic coupling variable body 42 is provided on the back surface of the operation plate (resinous) 4 having a stronger repulsive force than the cushion material 35, the foot is released after the operation plate 4 is stepped on with the foot. In this case, the return of the electromagnetic coupling variable body 42 is quick and reliable, which is suitable for detecting the position corresponding to the fast foot movement of the player. Conversely, the electromagnetic coupling variable body 42 may be provided on the cushion material 35 of the pressure detection sheet 3 instead of being provided on the back surface of the operation plate 4.

(Detailed configuration of game operation input device)
4 is a top view of the game operation input device of FIGS. 1 and 2, FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line aa of FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a top view when the pressure detection sheet of FIG. FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along the line cc of FIG. 4, and FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along the line dd of FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a top view of the completed body of FIG. First, as shown in the aa sectional view of FIG. 4 in FIG. 5, the base 10 supports the reinforcing plate 2 at the center and supports the housing frame 10-2 for mounting and the periphery of the operation plate 4. Support portion 10-4, a bottom portion 10-1 that contacts the installation surface, and a connecting portion 10-3 that connects the bottom portion 10-1 and the support portion 10-4. A housing portion 13 that houses the reinforcing plate 2, the pressure detection sheet 3, and the cushion material 35 is formed by the steps of the housing frame 10-2 and the support portion 10-4.

  Further, the base 10 has a slope forming frame 12 connected to the housing frame 10-2. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the slope forming frame 12 is provided in order to form a slope around the input device to eliminate a step to the player and to fix the pressing frame 5 described above.

  Further, the height adjusting adjuster 14 is attached to the connecting portion 10-3 of the base 10. Two adjusters 14 are provided on each of the four sides of the base 10. The contact with the installation surface is usually the bottom 10-1 of the base 10, but the installation situation may not be stable due to the shape (unevenness) of the installation surface. For this reason, an adjuster 14 is provided, and the height is adjusted by the adjuster 14 on such an installation surface.

  In this way, the base 1 is installed, and the reinforcing plate 2 is fitted into the accommodating portion 13 of the base 1 and screwed. Then, the pressure detection sheet 3 is placed on the screwed reinforcing plate 2, the cushion material 35 is placed on the pressure detection sheet 3, and the operation plate 4 is placed thereon. As shown in FIG. 4, the operation plate 4 has an area larger than the areas of the reinforcing plate 3 and the pressure detection sheet 3. For this reason, the periphery of the operation plate 4 protrudes from the accommodating portion 13 and is supported by the support portion 10-4 of the base 1.

  Then, the pressing frame 5 is screwed to the slope forming frame 12 and the periphery of the operation plate 4 is sandwiched by the pressing frame 5. In this way, the assembly structure is simplified and the assembly work is facilitated.

  Since the pressing frame 5 sandwiches the periphery of the operation plate 4 between the support portion 10-4 of the base 1, there is no gap at the sandwiched edge of the operation plate 4. For this reason, it is safe. Also, depending on the installation environment of the game machine, there are cases where a player or the like overflows with drinks or uses water for cleaning work. is there. By the pressing of the pressing frame 5, this water entry can be prevented to some extent.

  Further, a chamber 16 is formed under the edge of the operation plate 4 by the connecting portion 10-3 of the base 10, the support portion 10-4 and the slope forming plate 12. Even if spilled water enters from between the operation plate 4 and the holding frame 5, the infiltrated water is accommodated in the room 16 and enters the accommodation part 13 beyond the support part 10-4. Can be prevented. Moreover, providing the packing 18 between the support portion 10-4 and the operation plate 4 is more effective for preventing intrusion. Furthermore, by providing a water drain hole on the lower surface of the room 16, even if a relatively large amount of water enters, it is possible to prevent the entry into the housing portion 13.

  Next, in addition to the pressure detection sheet 3 described in FIG. 3, a drive circuit and a detection circuit are accommodated in the base 1. As shown in FIG. 6, the circuit board 60 on which the drive circuit and the detection circuit described above are mounted is attached to the accommodating portion 13. Then, the pressure detection sensor 3, the circuit of the circuit board 60, and the cable 66 are electrically connected. Note that the pressure detection sheet 3 of FIG. 6 has a predetermined detection range 39.

  This connection configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line cc of FIG. 7, the reinforcing plate 2 and the circuit board 60 are attached to the housing frame 10-2 of the base 1 in the portion shown in the upper part of the apparatus of FIG. As described above, the circuit board 60 includes the drive circuit and the detection circuit. The circuit board 60 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 13 of the accommodating frame 10-2 and mounted on the mounting pins 64 provided on the accommodating frame 10-2.

  And the pressure detection sheet | seat 3 and the circuit board 60 are connected with the cable 66, and the protection board 68 which covers the circuit board 60 and the cable 66 is attached to the accommodation plate 10-2. In this case, since the input device is thinned as described above, the height position of the pressure detection sheet 3 is relatively high in the housing portion 13, while the circuit board 60 is covered with the protection plate 68. Because it is necessary, the installation position cannot be so high. For this reason, the height position of the circuit board 60 is adjusted by the mounting pin 64. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the cable 66 is wired slightly obliquely.

  The protective plate 68 is also covered by the operation plate 4. Then, as described in FIG. 5, the pressing frame 5 is screwed to the slope forming frame 12, and the periphery of the operation plate 4 is sandwiched by the pressing frame 5.

  Since the pressing frame 5 sandwiches the periphery of the operation plate 4 with the support portion 10-4 of the base 1, there is no gap at the sandwiched edge of the operation plate 4. For this reason, it is safe. Further, the entry of water can be prevented to some extent by holding the holding frame 5. Furthermore, even if the water spilled into the chamber 16 formed under the edge of the operation plate 4 by the connecting portion 10-3 of the base 10 and the support portion 10-4 and the slope forming plate 12, the operation plate 4 Even if it infiltrates from between the holding frame 5 and the holding frame 5, the infiltrated water is accommodated and can be prevented from entering the accommodating portion 13 beyond the support portion 10-4. Moreover, providing the packing 18 between the support portion 10-4 and the operation plate 4 is more effective for preventing intrusion. For this reason, a circuit part can also be protected from water.

  Next, the handle structure will be described. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line cc of FIG. In FIG. 8, the same components as those described in FIGS. 4 to 7 are denoted by the same symbols. As shown in FIG. 4, the handle fittings 80 are provided at two places on the left and right sides of the apparatus. The pair of handle fittings 80 are attached to a storage chamber 12-1 provided in the tilt forming frame 12 of the base 1.

  Grooves 12-2 are provided on both walls of the storage chamber 12-1. And each front-end | tip of the handle metal fitting 80 is engage | inserted in this groove | channel 12-2, and the guide 82 is set under this groove | channel 12-2. As a result, the handle fitting 80 becomes rotatable as shown in FIG. 8 and is accommodated in the base 1. Similarly, the other pair of handle fittings 84 are also fitted with their tips into the groove 12-2, and the guide 82 is set under the groove 12-2. Thereby, it is inserted in the right side of the base 1 so that rotation is possible.

  The handle fittings 80 and 84 can be rotated and pulled out as shown in FIG. 8 with the holding frame 5 not attached or removed. For this reason, the base 1 can be easily transported and moved by grasping the pulled-out four handle fittings 80 and 84 by hand. Further, when not in use, since it is accommodated in the base 1, it does not interfere with the input operation of the player.

  Also, as shown in the top view of FIG. 4, the electrical wiring route L between the circuit board 60 and the game machine main body is led in parallel from the circuit board 60, and in the vicinity of the left connecting foot 76, on the foot 76 side. It bends and is introduced into the foot portion 76, and reaches the game machine body from the foot portion 76. In this way, the wiring route can be secured with a space, and wiring work is facilitated.

(Example of application to game devices)
FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of a game device to which the operation input device of the present invention is applied, and FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the operation plate. As shown in FIG. 9, the game apparatus 9 includes a monitor 90, a card scanner 92, manual input operation buttons arranged on the left and right sides of the card scanner 92, a coin (coin) input unit, a card payout port 94, And a game control means (circuit) for generating a game operation instruction screen to be displayed on the monitor 90 and controlling the progress of the game. Further, in the game apparatus 9, the above-described operation input devices 1, 4, and 5 are provided on the front surface of the monitor 90, and are connected to the operation input device at the connection legs 76.

  The game apparatus 9 is basically a dance game apparatus, and a predetermined position of the operation plate 4 of the operation input device is set with a foot in accordance with the movement of the character displayed on the monitor 90 in accordance with music or dance rhythm. By stepping on, the skill of the game play is determined by the accuracy of the timing and position. For this reason, the operation plate 4 is provided with instruction marks 40A to 40G that indicate the stepping position. In this example, eight indicator signs 40 </ b> A to 40 </ b> G are written on the surface of the operation plate 4.

  The substrate of the pressure detection means of this operation input device is coiled by the detection wiring so as to be paired and electromagnetically coupled with the plurality of driving coils formed in a coil shape by the driving wiring. A plurality of detection coils formed. And the drive coil and the detection coil are spread | laid in the grid | lattice form not only on the part corresponding to the indicator marks 40A-40G of this operation plate 4, but the whole operation plate 4. The player gets on the operation plate 4 and steps on an instruction sign corresponding to the character's dance motion expressed on the monitor 90.

  In this embodiment, when the player inserts a coin from the coin insertion portion 93, the card of the character selected inside the apparatus is paid out from the card payout port 94. When the player causes the card scanner 92 to read the card, the character appearing on the monitor 90 becomes the character of the read card.

  For this reason, it is possible to enjoy the feeling of dancing with a favorite character, and to arouse the interest of collecting cards of the favorite character.

(Other embodiments)
In the above-described embodiment, the pressure detection sheet has been described with reference to the configuration example of FIG. 3, but other shapes of electromagnetically coupled pressure detection sheets having X and Y loop coils can also be used. The game device can also use a device for executing a game by another stepping input.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated by embodiment, in the range of the meaning of this invention, this invention can be variously deformed, These are not excluded from the scope of the present invention.

  Since the pressure detection means for detecting multi-point pressure due to electromagnetic coupling is used for the tread position detection sensor, this is mounted on the base and the electromagnetic coupling variable body is provided via the elastic body, the configuration is simple and assembly is easy An easy and thin operation input device can be realized.

It is a disassembled perspective view of one embodiment of the game operation input device of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the game operation input device which assembled the structure of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the pressure detection sheet | seat of FIG. 1, FIG. FIG. 3 is a top view of the game operation input device of FIGS. 1 and 2. It is aa sectional drawing of FIG. It is a top view at the time of the pressure detection sheet attachment of FIG. FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line dd in FIG. 4. It is cc sectional drawing of FIG. It is a block diagram of one Embodiment of the game device to which the game operation input device of FIG.1 and FIG.2 is applied. It is explanatory drawing of the operation plate of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 base (sheet metal frame)
2 Reinforcing plate 3 Pressure detection sheet 4 Operation plate 5 Holding frame 10-1 Bottom surface 10-2 Support frame 12 Slope forming frame 13 Accommodating portion 14 Adjuster 35 Elastic body 40A to 40G Indicator sign 42 Electromagnetic coupling variable body

Claims (10)

A base placed on the floor;
An operation plate for indicating a stepping position on the surface, and an operation plate for a player to perform a stepping operation in a game;
A pressure detecting means disposed between the base and the operation plate, for detecting a pressure corresponding to a stepping operation on the player;
An elastic body that reduces the pressure transmitted to the pressure detection means via the operation plate by the player's stepping operation;
A game operation input device comprising:
The pressure detecting means includes
A plurality of drive wirings arranged in a loop; and a plurality of detection wirings arranged in a loop for electromagnetic coupling with the plurality of drive wirings; and the plurality of drive wirings and the plurality of detections A substrate configured to keep the distance of each wiring constant,
An electromagnetic coupling variable body provided between the operation plate and the elastic body and changing the degree of electromagnetic coupling of each of the plurality of drive wirings and the plurality of detection wirings;
The degree of electromagnetic coupling that changes as the elastic body is elastically deformed and the electromagnetic coupling variable body approaches the substrate in response to a stepping operation on the operation plate by the player,
The operation plate is
After the player's stepping operation, it is supported by the elastic body so that it returns to its original position by the elastic force of the elastic body, and the distance between the substrate and the electromagnetic coupling variable body is a certain distance or more. A game operation input device characterized by that. The substrate of the pressure detecting means is formed in a coil shape by the detection wiring so as to be paired with the plurality of driving coils formed in a coil shape by the driving wiring and to be electromagnetically coupled to each other. A plurality of detection coils,
2. The game operation input device according to claim 1, wherein not only a portion of the operation plate corresponding to the instruction mark but also the entire operation plate is configured such that the drive coil and the detection coil are spread in a lattice shape. . The game operation input device according to claim 1, wherein the electromagnetic coupling variable body is provided on a back surface of the operation plate. The base has an accommodating portion for accommodating the pressure detecting means and the elastic body,
The operation plate has an area larger than an area of the pressure detection means;
The game operation input device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a pressing frame for fixing an edge of the operation plate to the base. The game operation input device according to claim 4, wherein the base includes a member for preventing water from entering the housing portion around the housing portion. The game operation input device according to claim 1, wherein a reinforcing plate is fixed to the base, and the pressure detecting means is provided on the reinforcing plate. The game operation input device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the base is provided with an adjuster for adjusting a height with respect to the floor surface. The pressure detecting means and a control circuit of the pressure detecting means are accommodated in the accommodating portion of the base, and a protective member is provided in the control circuit for protecting from the pressure of the stepping operation. The game operation input device according to claim 4. The game operation input device according to claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of handle members that are provided on the base and can be accommodated in the base. A housing,
A game operation input device according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
Game control means for generating an instruction screen for instructing a player to perform a game operation, and controlling the progress of the game in response to an operation of the player using the game operation input device in response to the instruction;
A display unit for displaying the instruction image on a screen;
A connecting member that couples the case and the game operation input device arranged on the front face of the housing so that a player positioned facing the display unit can perform a game operation with the game operation input device; A game device characterized by that.

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