JP2009247578A - Program, information storage medium, game apparatus, and moving toy - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a program, an information storage medium, a game apparatus, and a moving toy which are capable of controlling the movement of a moving toy by setting a movement limit to the moving toy. <P>SOLUTION: This game apparatus includes: a movement control data storage part 174 (a traveling control data storage part) storing movement control data, or data for controlling the movement of the moving toy (a toy vehicle); a resolutive condition determination part 124 determining whether a resolutive condition of the movement limit of the moving toy is satisfied or not; a setting change part 130, when determining that the resolutive condition is satisfied, changing the setting content of the movement control data for removing the movement limit of the moving toy; and a transmission processing part 104 executing a processing for transmitting the movement control data for controlling the movement of the moving toy, to the moving toy. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a program, an information storage medium, a game device, a mobile toy, and the like.

  Conventionally, a vehicle toy (moving toy) that is enjoyed by running on a course constituted by connecting a plurality of course parts is known. As a conventional example of such a vehicle toy, there are Patent Documents 1 and 2, for example.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a vehicle toy traveling device capable of switching between automatic control based on a predetermined program and manual control by a remote controller according to the course state. In this vehicle toy traveling device, the automatic pilot program is set in advance in an external terminal and written in a storage device imitating a doll. Then, by connecting this storage device to the vehicle toy, the automatic pilot program is transferred to the vehicle toy.

Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for transferring control information obtained by playing a game on a game device to a vehicle toy and controlling the running of the vehicle toy based on this control information.
JP-A-6-269574 JP 2000-210476 A

  However, in the prior arts of Patent Documents 1 and 2, the traveling of the vehicle toy is only controlled by uniform control information. For this reason, there existed a subject that the play using a vehicle toy will become monotonous. In addition, even when the toy vehicle is repeatedly driven, there is no change in the driving of the toy vehicle, and the feeling that the driving performance of the toy vehicle will improve as a result of accumulated experience and technical improvements as the driving is repeated. It could not be given to the player.

  Also, in conventional hobby racing cars using vehicle toys, there is a limit to improving the lap time by replacing parts, and the player objectively determines which parts can be replaced to improve the lap time. Could not be evaluated. For this reason, there is a problem that the player gets bored immediately.

  In this regard, in the prior art of Patent Document 2, the range of the fun of the game is widened by running the vehicle toy based on the control information obtained by the player playing the game on the game device.

  However, in the prior art of Patent Document 2, the actual course and the course on the game are not linked. Also, the running characteristics of the actual vehicle toy and the running characteristics of the car in the game were not linked. For this reason, there has been a problem that the setting in the game device cannot be reflected on the vehicle toy side, and conversely, the actual traveling result of the vehicle toy cannot be reflected on the game device side.

  Further, in the prior art of Patent Document 2, traveling control such as arbitrarily setting a limiter for traveling of the toy vehicle has not been performed.

  According to some aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a program, an information storage medium, a game device, and a mobile toy that set an operation limit on the mobile toy to control the operation of the mobile toy.

  The present invention relates to an operation control data storage unit that stores operation control data, which is data for controlling the operation of a moving toy, and a release condition determination that determines whether or not a condition for releasing the operation limit of the mobile toy is satisfied. A setting change unit that changes the setting content of the operation control data to the setting content for releasing the operation limit of the moving toy when it is determined that the release condition is satisfied, and the operation of the moving toy This relates to a game apparatus including a transmission processing unit that performs processing for transmitting the motion control data for controlling the movement to the mobile toy. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-described units, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

  According to the present invention, when the condition for releasing the movement limit of the moving toy is satisfied, the setting content of the movement control data is changed so that the movement limit of the moving toy is released. Then, the motion control data whose setting contents are changed in this way is transmitted to the mobile toy, and the motion of the mobile toy is controlled based on the motion control data. In this way, since an operation limit can be set for the moving toy and its operation can be controlled, it becomes possible to control the operation of the moving toy that has never been possible.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the motion control data storage unit stores the travel control data of the mobile toy as the motion control data in association with each course section of the course. The setting change unit changes the setting content of the traveling control data to the setting content for releasing the operation limit of the moving toy in each course section of the course when it is determined that the release condition is satisfied. And the said transmission process part may perform the process for transmitting the said travel control data to the said mobile toy.

  If it does in this way, the movement limit about the traveling control of each course section of a course will be canceled, and the movement control technique of the moving toy which has not been provided can be provided.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the motion control data storage unit sets power setting data for setting a magnitude of power supplied to the prime mover of the mobile toy as the travel control data. The setting change unit stores a limit on the power to be supplied to the mobile toy in each course section of the course when it is determined that the release condition is satisfied. The setting content of the power setting data may be changed to the setting content to be released, and the transmission processing unit may perform processing for transmitting the power setting data to the mobile toy.

  In this way, when the release condition is satisfied, the limit of power supplied to the moving toy motor in each course section is released, and the power supplied to the moving toy motor can be changed. become.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the motion control data storage unit stores the acceleration / deceleration control data of the moving toy in association with each course section of the course as the travel control data. The setting change unit, when it is determined that the release condition is satisfied, sets the acceleration / deceleration control data of the acceleration / deceleration control data to the setting content for releasing the acceleration / deceleration limit of the moving toy in each course section of the course. The setting content may be changed, and the transmission processing unit may perform processing for transmitting the acceleration / deceleration control data to the mobile toy.

  In this way, when the release condition is satisfied, the limit of acceleration / deceleration of the moving toy in each course section is released, and the acceleration / deceleration control of the moving toy can be changed.

  Further, the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention may include a release condition setting unit that sets the release condition of the motion limit (a computer may function as the release condition setting unit).

  In this way, it becomes possible to set an arbitrary release condition and control the operation of the moving toy.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the release condition setting unit may change the setting of the release condition according to the type of the moving toy used by the player.

  If it does in this way, according to the kind of mobile toy, since the mode of release of an operation limit will become different, various operation control of a mobile toy will be attained.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the release condition setting unit sets a plurality of release conditions as release conditions for the moving toy, and the setting change unit includes the plurality of release conditions. When it is determined that the first release condition is satisfied, the first operation limit of the mobile toy is released, and it is determined that the second release condition among the plurality of release conditions is satisfied. In this case, the second operation limit of the mobile toy may be released.

  If it does in this way, it will become possible to cancel the operation limit of a mobile toy in steps.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, a process for receiving actual motion result data obtained by operating the mobile toy based on the transmitted motion control data from the mobile toy. The cancellation condition determination unit may determine whether the cancellation condition of the operation limit is satisfied based on the received actual operation result data.

  In this way, the movement toy of the moving toy is released and the movement of the moving toy changes according to the actual movement result of the moving toy that runs with the movement control data from the game device. Can express movement.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, when the travel distance of the mobile toy exceeds a given distance, the release condition determination unit determines the travel count of the mobile toy as a given number of times. If it exceeds, if the number of times the course of the mobile toy exceeds a given number, if the traveling speed of the mobile toy exceeds a given speed, the lap time of the mobile toy is shorter than the given time. It may be determined that the release condition of the operation limit is satisfied in at least one case.

  In the game device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention, a character data setting unit that sets character data of a character associated with the moving toy, a character data storage unit that stores the character data, and a player's play A parameter processing unit that performs calculation processing of the parameter value of the character data based on the evaluation result of the grade (the computer functions as the character data setting unit and the parameter processing unit), and the release condition determination unit includes the character Based on the parameter value of the data, it may be determined whether the release condition of the operation limit is satisfied.

  In this way, it is possible to perform motion control in which character data, a moving toy, and a game device are linked.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the transmission processing unit performs a process for transmitting operation control instruction information corresponding to the parameter value of the character data to the mobile toy. Also good.

  In this way, it is possible to transmit the instruction information corresponding to the parameter value calculated based on the evaluation result of the player's play results to the moving toy to control the movement of the moving toy.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the parameter processing unit includes, as the parameter value of the character data, a maximum speed and a minimum speed of the moving toy, an acceleration of the moving toy, A process of changing at least one of deceleration, braking force of the moving toy, and reaction speed of the moving toy is performed, and the transmission processing unit is configured to indicate the maximum speed and the minimum speed of the moving toy, the acceleration May be performed to transmit at least one of the following instruction information, the deceleration instruction information, the braking force instruction information, and the reaction speed instruction information to the mobile toy.

  In this way, the movement control instruction information corresponding to at least one parameter value of the maximum speed and the minimum speed, acceleration, deceleration, braking force, and reaction speed of the moving toy is transmitted to the moving toy and moved. It becomes possible to control the operation of the toy.

  In addition, the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention may include a simulation processing unit that performs a simulation process for operating a virtual moving body corresponding to the moving toy in a virtual space (the computer as the simulation processing unit). May work).

  If it does in this way, it will become possible to try by operating the virtual mobile body corresponding to a movement toy by simulation processing.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the release condition determination unit may determine whether the release condition is satisfied based on operation simulation result data in the simulation process. .

  If it does in this way, it will become possible to reflect the motion simulation result data of the virtual mobile body corresponding to a moving toy in cancellation of the movement limit of a moving toy.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the release condition determination unit may determine that the number of times the virtual moving body has traveled is given when the traveling distance of the virtual moving body exceeds a given distance. If the number of times exceeds the number of times, if the number of times the course of the virtual moving body exceeds a given number, if the running speed of the virtual moving body exceeds a given speed, the lap time of the virtual moving body is given. It may be determined that the release condition of the operation limit is satisfied in at least one of cases when the time becomes shorter than the time.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the release condition determination unit determines that the release condition of the action limit is satisfied when the player acquires a given item through game play. May be.

  If it does in this way, operation control which linked an item, a game device, and a movement toy will be attained.

  In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the release condition setting unit may set the release condition so that release of the motion limit occurs at random.

  In this way, since the movement limit of the moving toy can be randomly generated and the movement of the moving toy can be controlled, it is possible to control the movement of the moving toy that has never been achieved.

  Further, in the game device, the program, and the information storage medium according to the present invention, the setting change unit, when the number of cancellations of the motion limit exceeds a given number of times, even when the cancellation condition is satisfied, The operation limit releasing process may be invalidated.

  In this way, it is possible to set a limit for releasing the operation limit.

  The present invention also includes a body, a motor mounted on the body for moving the moving toy, a control unit for controlling the moving toy, and operation control data which is data for controlling the operation of the moving toy. A storage unit for storing, and an external interface unit for receiving the operation control data from an external game device, wherein the control unit satisfies a condition for releasing an operation limit of the moving toy, and the operation of the moving toy When the setting contents of the operation control data are changed to the setting contents for releasing the limit, the present invention relates to the moving toy that performs the operation control of the moving toy based on the operation control data in which the setting contents are changed.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Course FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing an example of a course in which a vehicle toy that is an example of the moving toy of the present embodiment is run. In the following description, a vehicle toy simulating the shape of a car will be described as an example of a moving toy.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, a course 60 on which a vehicle toy 10 (moving toy in a broad sense) travels connects a plurality of course parts CP1 to CP16 having various shapes such as a linear shape, a curved shape, and a slope shape. Consists of. Specifically, the course 60 includes a first circulation course 61 and a second circulation course 62 arranged to follow the first circulation course 61. The first circuit 61 is composed of course parts CP1 to CP8. The second orbiting course 62 is composed of course parts CP9 to CP16, and has substantially the same course shape as the first orbiting course 61.

  The first course 61 is a straight course part CP1, a curve course part CP2, a slope course part CP3, a curve course part CP4, a slope course part CP5, a curve course part CP6, a straight course part CP7, and a curve course part CP8. It is composed by doing.

  The straight course part CP1 is a straight course part longer than the straight course part CP7, and is connected to the curved course part CP2. The curve course part CP2 is a loop-shaped course part and is connected to the slope course part CP3. The slope course part CP3 is connected to the subsequent curve course part CP4 as a slope-shaped bridge so as to form a three-dimensional intersection with the curve course parts CP2 and CP10. The curve course part CP4 is a gentle curve course, and is a bridge having a slope shape so as to cross the curve course part CP12 in three dimensions, and is connected to the subsequent slope course part CP5. The slope course part CP5 is a slope-shaped bridge so as to form a three-dimensional intersection with the straight course parts CP1 and CP9, and is connected to the subsequent curve course part CP6. The curve course part CP6 is a curve-shaped course part and is connected to the subsequent straight course part CP7. The straight course part CP7 is a straight course part and is connected to the subsequent curve course part CP8. The curve course part CP8 is a loop-shaped course part and is connected to a straight course part CP9 that is an introduction course of the subsequent second round course 62. In addition, since the 2nd circumference course 62 comprised by course parts CP9-CP16 has the structure and shape substantially the same as the 1st circumference course 61, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of a portion indicated by AA in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1B, in each part of the course 60, a first circuit course 61 and a second circuit course 62 are juxtaposed, and the side walls 63L and 63R are provided on both sides of the circuit courses 61 and 62, respectively. , 64L, 64R are provided. Black center lines CL1 and CL2 are provided at substantially the center of each of the circuit courses 61 and 62.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1A, white markers MC1 to MC16 are provided in the vicinity of the connecting portions of the course parts CP1 to CP16, and one of them is provided at one end of the straight course block CP1. The marker MC1 to be used becomes a start line (start area). Then, the vehicle toy 10 that has started running with the marker MC1 as a start line is run on the course 60 in a counterclockwise direction with the running controlled by the running control data transferred from the game device (external terminal). In this embodiment, the course sections CS1 to CS16 are set by dividing the course 60 with these markers MC1 to MC16. That is, course sections CS1 to CS16 are set corresponding to the course parts CP1 to CP16. In addition, the course of this embodiment is not limited to the shape of FIG. 1 (A) and FIG. 1 (B), A various deformation | transformation implementation is possible.

2. Vehicle Toy FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of a vehicle toy 10 that is an example of the mobile toy of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the body 12 of the vehicle toy 10 is provided with a chassis 16 in which an exterior part 14 simulating the exterior of a sports car or the like, and a pair of front wheels 18 and rear wheels 20 (grounding parts) are provided. Including. These front wheels 18 and rear wheels 20 are driven by a prime mover such as a motor mounted on the chassis 16 to move the vehicle toy 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, guide rollers (plates) 21, 22, 23, and 24 (see FIG. 3 for 24) are provided at the four corners of the body 12. These guide rollers 21 to 24 make the vehicle toy 10 progress smoothly on the course 60 by hitting the side walls 63L, 63R, 64L, and 64R shown in FIG. At the same time, it is a member for ensuring the stability of traveling of the toy vehicle 10.

  In the present embodiment, the vehicle toy 10 has a body 12 (exterior portion 14) shaped like a sports car, but the vehicle toy 10 is not limited to this, and various forms of automobiles (for example, trucks) Etc.) or a motorcycle (for example, a motorcycle). Moreover, the mobile toy of this embodiment is not limited to a vehicle toy, and can be applied to, for example, an animal such as a racehorse of a horse race or a doll imitating each character such as a cartoon along a course. is there.

  FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the internal configuration of the vehicle toy 10 of the present embodiment, and shows a state where the exterior portion 14 of the body 12 is removed. In the present embodiment, the vehicle toy 10 has a pair of front wheels 18 (18L, 18R) and rear wheels 20 (20L, 20R) on the left and right, respectively, and a front wheel axle that pivotally supports the front wheels 18 and the rear wheels 20 ( This is a four-wheel drive vehicle toy in which the drive of the motor 30 mounted on the rear side of the chassis 16 is transmitted to the shaft 26 and the rear wheel axle 28, and the front wheels 18 and the rear wheels 20 are driven to rotate. The prime mover that supplies given power and converts it into mechanical energy for running and moving the vehicle toy 10 is not limited to the motor 30 and may be another prime mover such as a small engine.

  The rear wheel axle 28 is provided with a rear wheel drive gear 32 for driving the rear wheel 20, and the drive of the motor 30 is transmitted to the rear wheel axle 28 via the rear wheel drive gear 32. Is done. The rear wheel axle 28 is provided with a rear wheel crown gear 34 for transmitting the drive of the motor 30 to the front wheel axle 26, and a drive transmission shaft for transmitting the drive to the front wheel axle 26. A rear wheel side drive transmission gear 38 provided at the end of 36 is meshed.

  On the other hand, the front wheel axle 26 is provided with a front wheel side crown gear 40 for transmitting the drive of the motor 30 via the drive transmission shaft 36, and the front wheel side drive transmission provided at the other end of the drive transmission shaft 36. It meshes with the gear 42. Therefore, when the motor 30 is driven, the motor 30 is driven via the rear wheel drive gear 32, the rear wheel side drive transmission gear 38, the drive transmission shaft 36, the front wheel side drive transmission gear 42, and the front wheel side crown gear 40. The vehicle toy 10 of this embodiment is transmitted to the four-wheel drive. In addition, the power transmission mechanism for supplying given power to the motor 30 of the vehicle toy 10 of the present embodiment and converting it to mechanical energy for running the vehicle toy 10 is not limited to the configuration of FIG. Various modifications can be made such as omitting some of the components or adding other components.

  The front wheel axle 26 is rotatably supported by a front wheel shaft support portion 46 that is pivotally supported by the chassis 16 via a shaft portion 44. For this reason, the front wheel 18 allows the vehicle toy 10 to travel by allowing it to rotate around the horizontal axis via the front wheel axle 26, and the vertical axis via the front wheel shaft support 46 supported by the shaft 44. The traveling direction of the vehicle toy 10 is changed by allowing the vehicle to swing around.

  In the approximate center of the chassis 16, a dry battery 48 (power source) is installed as a power source for supplying power to the motor 30 as power. The installation location of the dry battery 48 is not limited to the approximate center of the chassis 16, but by installing the heavy dry battery 48 in the approximate center of the chassis 16, the center of gravity of the vehicle toy 10 moves to the approximate center and the vehicle toy 10 Since the running operation becomes stable, it is preferable to install the dry battery 48 in the approximate center of the chassis 16. In addition, in this embodiment, although it is set as the vehicle toy 10 which installs the dry battery 48 as an electric power supply source, it is also possible to make electric power supply into a rechargeable type.

  Further, a sensor for detecting the facing of the grounding surface side to the course 60 is provided in front of the grounding surface side of the body 12 facing the course 60 while the vehicle toy 10 travels on the course 60, that is, the rear surface side of the chassis 16. 50 is provided. The sensor 50 detects each of the markers MC1 to MC16 provided on the course 60. Specifically, in this embodiment, the sensor 50 detects the brightness (luminance information) of the detection target. Based on the detection result (detection signal) from the sensor 50, it is detected whether or not the grounding surface side that is the back surface side of the chassis 16 faces the course 60.

  Specifically, the sensor 50 is disposed so as to face the black center lines CL1 and CL2 of the course 60 shown in FIG. 1B, and detects the luminance (image) of the detection target (center line, marker, etc.). To do. In this case, the luminances of the center lines CL1 and CL, which are the luminances of the course, are set to be lower than the given reference luminance, and the luminances of the white markers MC1 to MC16 are set to be equal to or higher than the reference luminance. Then, when the vehicle toy 10 travels and passes each of the markers MC1 to MC16 provided on the course 60, it is determined that the brightness of the detection target of the sensor 50 has been increased from less than the reference brightness to more than the reference brightness. A marker is detected. On the other hand, when it is determined that the brightness of the detection target of the sensor 50 is less than the reference brightness for a predetermined determination time or more, the rear surface side of the chassis 16, that is, the grounding surface side faces the course 60 due to a jump of the vehicle toy 10 or the like. It is determined that it is gone. Thus, in order for the sensor 50 to read the center lines CL1 and CL2 and the markers MC1 to MC16 of the course 60 as appropriate, the sensor 50 includes the front wheels 18L and 18R (broadly defined) on the back surface side (grounding surface side) of the chassis 14. Is preferably disposed between the first and second grounding portions.

  In the present embodiment, when the vehicle toy 10 is traveling on the course 60 as usual, the sensor 50 faces the course 60, so the white markers MC1 to MC1 provided on the course 60 at a given interval. MC16 can be read. On the other hand, when the vehicle toy 10 jumps, goes out of the course, falls, etc., the ground contact surface of the vehicle toy 10 does not face the course 60, so that the markers MC1 to MC16 cannot be read even if a predetermined determination time has elapsed. . Thereby, a jump or the like can be detected.

  As the sensor 50, for example, a reflective photosensor (infrared sensor) can be used. This reflection type photosensor is a sensor that has a light emitting element such as an LED, reflects light emitted from the light emitting element by a detection target, and detects the reflected light. However, the sensor 50 is not limited to a reflective photosensor, and various sensors such as a distance sensor, a barcode reading sensor, or a CCD can be used.

  Alternatively, the detection of the detection target by the sensor 50 may be always performed after the start of the vehicle toy 10 (after the start of the race and after the prime mover is turned on). That is, after the start, detection by the sensor 50 is always performed, and the obtained detection result data is accumulated in the storage unit 330. At this time, for example, the detection result data may be stored in a ring buffer (not shown) of the storage unit 330. In this case, when the detection result data is written in all the storage areas of the ring buffer, the detection result is overwritten thereafter, so the detection result data stored in the ring buffer is updated every predetermined time. Become so.

  Light emitting elements 52L and 52R functioning as brake lamps or the like are provided on the rear end side of the body 12 (chassis 16) of the vehicle toy 10, and when the speed of the vehicle toy 10 changes (for example, when decelerating or accelerating). Lights up. Thereby, lighting of the brake lamp at the time of deceleration can be expressed in a pseudo manner.

  In FIG. 4, the example of the functional block diagram of the vehicle toy (moving toy) 10 of this embodiment is shown. A circuit board (system board) 300 on which circuit components for controlling each component of the vehicle toy 10 are mounted is provided in the body 12 of the vehicle toy 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the circuit board 300 includes a control unit 310, a storage unit 330, a light emitting element driving unit 340, a driving unit 350, a sensor controller 360, and an external interface (I / F) unit 370.

  The control unit 310 controls the vehicle toy 10 (moving toy). Specifically, based on data or a program read from the storage unit 330, the entire vehicle toy 10 is controlled and each component (drive unit and the like) of the circuit board 300 is controlled. In the present embodiment, the control unit 310 is based on, for example, detection information from the sensor 50 and data (running control data, power setting data, power setting data) stored in the storage unit 330. ) Control for driving 30 is performed. The function of the control unit 310 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU and the like), ASIC (gate array and the like), and programs.

  The storage unit 330 stores various programs and data, and the function can be realized by a RAM, a ROM, or the like. For example, the control unit 310 operates according to a program read from the storage unit 330 and performs various processes using the storage unit 330 as a work area. Various data such as travel control data received from an external game device (external terminal) is stored in the storage unit 330. In the case of a mobile toy in which a portable information storage device such as a memory card can be mounted, some functions of the storage unit 330 may be realized by the portable information storage device.

  The light emitting element driving unit 340 drives the light emitting element 52 such as an LED. For example, in the present embodiment, the control unit 310 performs control for causing the light emitting element 52 to emit light during deceleration control (braking) of the vehicle toy 10. Specifically, when the vehicle toy 10 is decelerated, the light emitting element driving unit 340 drives the light emitting element 52 to emit light based on an instruction signal from the control unit 310 to artificially express the lighting of the brake lamp. The light emission period (deceleration period) in this case is, for example, the first period of the first half of each course section described later. Alternatively, when it is determined that the deceleration control is performed based on the traveling control data, the light emitting element 52 may emit light for a certain period.

  The drive unit 350 (motor drive unit) drives the motor 30 under the control of the control unit 310. For example, the motor 30 (prime mover) is mounted on the body 12 of the vehicle toy 10 (moving toy), and given power (electric power) is supplied to run (move) the vehicle toy 10. The drive unit 350 drives the motor 30.

  For example, when the vehicle toy 10 is caused to travel, the drive unit 350 drives the motor 30 by PWM. The duty of PWM driving in this case is set by the travel control data (power setting data, power setting data) read from the storage unit 330. And the running speed of the toy vehicle 10 can be controlled by the duty of the PWM drive. When performing acceleration control of the toy vehicle 10, for example, a voltage corresponding to a high duty (for example, 100%) is applied to the motor 30. On the other hand, when performing deceleration control, for example, a voltage having a polarity opposite to that during normal running is applied to the motor 30.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the ground surface side of the body 12 is not opposed to the course 60 for a predetermined determination time or more based on the detection result from the sensor 50, the electric power (power) to the motor 30 is determined. The motor 30 is stopped by switching the supply from on to off. That is, the PWM drive is stopped and the rotation operation of the motor 30 is stopped. In this case, the power supply may be stopped after the rotational operation due to the inertia of the motor 30 is sufficiently decelerated by applying a reverse polarity voltage.

  The sensor controller 360 is a controller that controls the sensor 50 and the like. Specifically, it receives a detection signal from the sensor 50 and outputs data corresponding to the detection signal to the control unit 310. For example, when the sensor 50 is a reflective photosensor, the sensor 50 includes a light projecting unit realized by a light emitting element such as an LED and a light receiving unit that receives reflected light from a detection target. In this case, the sensor controller 360 performs processing for causing the light emitting element to emit light, detecting a detection signal from the light receiving unit, and the like.

  An external interface (I / F) unit 370 performs interface processing with an external device. Specifically, data such as running control data is received from a game device that is an external device, or data such as actual running result data is transmitted to the game device.

  In this case, the interface by the external I / F unit 370 may be realized by a wired interface such as RS232C or USB, or may be realized by a wireless interface such as infrared rays. For example, when an interface of the external I / F unit 370 is realized by infrared communication (IRDA), an infrared light receiving sensor is provided on, for example, the back side of the vehicle toy 10. And by detecting the infrared rays from the light emitting element on the game device side (IC card mounted on the game device main body or the game device) with this light receiving sensor, data such as running control data (motion control data) from the game device. Is downloaded to the vehicle toy 10. In addition, an infrared light emitting element is provided on the back side of the vehicle toy 10, for example. And the infrared rays from this light emitting element are detected by the light receiving sensor on the game device side, and thereby data such as travel result data (operation result data) of the vehicle toy 10 is uploaded to the game device.

  In this embodiment, the storage unit 330 is travel control data (operation control in a broad sense) that is data for controlling the travel (moving in a broad sense) of a mobile toy (the vehicle toy 10 in a narrow sense) on the course 60. Data). This traveling control data is data for setting the speed and the like in each course section of the mobile toy.

  The sensor 50 detects each of the markers MC1 to MC16 provided on the course 60. For example, when the moving toy passes the installation position of each marker, the passage is detected, and it is detected in which course section the moving toy is located.

  The storage unit 330 stores travel control data (power setting data) for setting the magnitude of power supplied to the prime mover (motor 30 in a narrow sense) in each course section of the course 60 as travel control data. It is stored in association with each course section. The travel control data is data for setting, for example, electric power (effective voltage) supplied to the motor 30, and specifically, data for setting a duty when the motor 30 is PWM-driven.

  When the control unit 310 determines that the moving toy has moved from the i-th course section (i is a natural number) of the course 60 to the i + 1-th course section based on the detection information from the sensor 50, the i + 1-th course Difference information between the (i + 1) th travel control data (i + 1th power setting data) associated with the section and the ith travel control data (ith power setting data) associated with the ith course section. Based on (difference value), at least one of deceleration control and acceleration control of the moving toy is performed. In this case, for example, only deceleration control (rapid deceleration) may be performed, or only acceleration control (rapid acceleration) may be performed. Alternatively, both deceleration control and acceleration control may be performed.

  More specifically, when it is determined that the deceleration control or the acceleration control is performed based on the difference information, the control unit 310 corresponds to the i + 1th traveling control data in the first period of the first half of the i + 1th course section. The moving toy is decelerated or accelerated so as to approach the i + 1th speed. For example, the moving toy is decelerated or accelerated from the i-th speed in the i-th course section to the i + 1-th speed. Then, in the second period in the second half of the i + 1th course section, control is performed for causing the moving toy to travel at the i + 1th speed. For example, the vehicle is controlled to run at a constant i + 1th speed.

  In this case, you may set the length of the 1st period which performs deceleration control or acceleration control based on difference information. For example, the length of the first period is increased as the difference value increases.

  For example, when the motor 30 that is the prime mover is PWM-driven, the drive unit 350 PWM-drives the motor 30 with the i-th duty set by the i-th travel control data in the i-th course section, and the i + 1th In this course section, the motor 30 is PWM-driven with the (i + 1) th duty set by the (i + 1) th travel control data.

  More specifically, when it is determined that the drive unit 350 performs the deceleration control based on the difference information, the polarity is opposite to that of the normal driving voltage in the first period of the first half in the i + 1 course section. Is applied to the motor 30. For example, when a positive voltage is applied during normal traveling, a negative voltage is applied during deceleration to brake the rotation of the motor 30. Then, the drive unit 350 PWM-drives the motor 30 with the (i + 1) th duty in the second period of the latter half. As a result, the moving toy can be decelerated and then run at a constant speed at a speed set by the (i + 1) th duty.

  Further, when it is determined that the acceleration control is performed based on the difference information, the driving unit 350 applies a voltage corresponding to a duty higher than the i + 1th duty in the first period of the first half of the i + 1th course section. 30 applied. For example, a positive voltage corresponding to duty = 100% is applied to the motor 30. On the other hand, in the second period of the latter half, the motor 30 is PWM-driven with the i + 1th duty. As a result, the moving toy can be accelerated and thereafter run at a constant speed at a speed set by the (i + 1) th duty.

  In addition, the drive unit 350 sets the length of the first period so that the difference (absolute value) between the i-th duty and the (i + 1) -th duty increases. And the deceleration control or acceleration control of a moving toy is performed in the set 1st period. In this way, as the difference increases, the moving toy is sufficiently decelerated or accelerated.

3. Game Device FIG. 5 shows an external view of the game device (image generation device) of this embodiment. Here, a portable game device is shown as an example of the game device. Note that the game device according to the present embodiment is not limited to such a portable game device. For example, a game device other than the portable game device, a portable information terminal capable of executing a game program, a mobile phone, and the like can be used. It can be applied to any game device.

  The game device in FIG. 5 includes a touch panel type display unit 190 and a normal display unit 191. In addition, a direction instruction key (cross key) 400 that functions as an operation unit, an operation button 402, and speakers 404 and 406 that function as sound output units are provided. Further, it has a card slot 412 in which an IC card 410 (game card, game cartridge) functioning as an information storage medium is detachably mounted. The IC card 410 stores a game program (game data). The stylus pen 420 is used to perform a touch operation on the touch panel type display unit 190 in place of a player (user) finger.

  Various images (menu screen, simulation image, game image) are displayed on the display units 190 and 191. The display unit 190 and the display unit 191 can be configured by a color liquid crystal display such as a TFT. In the touch panel type display unit 190, a touch panel is integrally formed on the upper surface (or lower surface) of the color liquid crystal display, thereby enabling operation input by a touch operation.

  For example, a setting screen for travel control data (operation control data), which will be described later, is displayed on the touch panel type display unit 190. The display unit 191 displays a simulation image (game image). Specifically, a virtual course 430 corresponding to the course 60 (a course in a virtual space simulating the course 60) is displayed. In addition, a virtual moving body 440 (moving object simulating a vehicle toy) corresponding to the vehicle toy 10 is displayed, and a state in which the virtual moving body 440 travels on the virtual course 430 is displayed. The virtual moving body 440 and the virtual course 430 may be objects displayed on the display unit or non-display objects.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the game apparatus of the present embodiment. Note that the game device of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 6 are omitted.

  The operation unit 160 is for a player to input operation data, and the function can be realized by a direction instruction key, an operation button, a joystick, or the like.

  The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (DRAM, VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 170 includes a travel characteristic data storage unit 172, a course data storage unit 173, a travel control data storage unit 174, a character data storage unit 176, and a drawing buffer 178.

  The travel characteristic data storage unit 172 (operation characteristic data storage unit in a broad sense) stores travel characteristic data (operation characteristic data in a broad sense). This travel characteristic data (motion characteristic data) is data set based on the motion characteristics (travel characteristics, motion characteristics, motion characteristics) of the moving toy. Specifically, the data is set based on the running characteristics (acceleration characteristics, braking characteristics, cornering characteristics, etc.) of the moving toy moving on the course.

  The course data storage unit 173 stores course data (course characteristic data). This course data is data set based on the course characteristics (course length, course width, corner curvature, etc.) of the course along which the moving toy moves.

  The travel control data storage unit 174 (operation control data storage unit in a broad sense) stores travel control data (operation control data). This travel control data (motion control data) is data for controlling the travel (motion, motion, etc.) of the mobile toy. Specifically, it is data for controlling the traveling (speed, acceleration, turning, etc.) of the moving toy on the course.

  The character data storage unit 176 stores character data (pilot data). Here, the character is virtually set to operate (board) the moving toy in a pseudo (virtual) manner. For example, in a game, a virtual character is set as a driver of a car traveling in the game space. In this embodiment, the concept of such a character is extended to a moving toy. That is, in order to make the player experience a virtual reality as if a non-existent driver is operating a moving toy, such character data is prepared in this embodiment. The substance of the character data is, for example, various parameters representing character identification information such as a character name, character ability or status, and the like. The parameters include, for example, an ability parameter and a status parameter that numerically represent an experience value of a character (player), technique (skill), endurance (physical strength), judgment, reflexes, or motor ability.

  The information storage medium 180 (a computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an IC card (memory card), optical disk (CD, DVD), HDD (hard disk drive), or It can be realized by a memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, in the information storage medium 180, a program for causing a computer (an apparatus including an operation unit, a processing unit, a storage unit, and an output unit) to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute processing of each unit). Is memorized.

  The touch panel type display unit 190 is for a player (user) to perform various operations and to display an image generated by the present embodiment. For example, a display such as an LCD or an organic EL, and a display integrated with the display. This can be realized by a touch panel that is formed automatically. Examples of the touch panel method include a resistive film method (4-wire type, 5-wire type), a capacitive coupling method, an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave method, and an infrared scanning method.

  The display unit 191 is for displaying an image generated according to the present embodiment, and can be realized by a display such as an LCD or an organic EL. Note that a touch panel display may be used as the display unit 191.

  The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, a headphone terminal, or the like.

  The auxiliary storage device 194 (auxiliary memory, secondary memory) is a storage device used to supplement the capacity of the storage unit 170, and can be realized by an IC card such as an SD memory card or a multimedia card. The auxiliary storage device 194 is detachable, but may be built-in. The auxiliary storage device 194 is used to save save data such as the game midway results, personal image data and music data of the player (user), and the like.

  The communication unit 196 communicates with the outside (for example, a mobile toy, a server, another game device, etc.) via a wired or wireless communication network (network), and the function thereof is the communication ASIC or This can be realized by hardware such as a communication processor or communication firmware.

  For example, when data is transmitted and received between the game device and the mobile toy, the function of the communication unit 196 can be realized by a transfer controller that performs data transfer according to standards such as RS232C and USB. In this case, this transfer controller may be incorporated in the IC card 410 of FIG. Further, the IC card 410 may further incorporate a controller such as a barcode reader that reads information from an external information storage medium such as a card. Further, data may be transmitted and received between the game device and the mobile toy by wireless (for example, infrared communication) by the communication unit 196. Alternatively, data may be transmitted and received between the game device and the mobile toy using a portable storage device such as a USB memory.

  Note that a program (data) for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment is obtained from an information storage medium of a server (host device) via an information storage medium 180 (or storage unit 170, auxiliary storage) via a network and communication unit 196. May be distributed to the device 194). Use of an information storage medium by such a server (host device) can also be included in the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs game processing (simulation processing), image generation processing, sound generation processing, and the like based on operation data from the operation unit 160, a program, and the like. The game process in this case includes a process for determining the game content and game mode, a process for starting the game when the game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, or when the game end condition is satisfied. There is a process to end the game. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, GPU, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The processing unit 100 includes a simulation processing unit 102, a transmission processing unit 104, a reception processing unit 106, an authentication processing unit 108, a comparison processing unit 110, a display control unit 112, a grade evaluation unit 114, an upload processing unit 116, and a character data setting unit 118. , A parameter processing unit 120, a cancellation condition setting unit 122, a cancellation condition determination unit 124, and a setting change unit 130. In addition, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate | omits these some components (for example, a character data setting part, an authentication process part, a comparison process part, etc.).

  The simulation processing unit 102 performs a simulation (running simulation, motion simulation) for causing the virtual moving body corresponding to the moving toy to move (running, motion) in the virtual space (in the simulation space). For example, a simulation process for running a virtual moving body on a virtual course corresponding to the course or a simulation process for changing the motion (movement) of the virtual moving body is performed.

  Specifically, the simulation processing unit 102 operates a virtual moving body that is provided corresponding to the moving toy and whose operation characteristics are set based on the operation characteristic data in the virtual space according to the operation control data (virtual operation). Perform simulation. Then, result data of the operation simulation is generated. More specifically, the simulation processing unit 102 provides a virtual moving body that is provided corresponding to the moving toy and whose driving characteristics are set based on the driving characteristic data, and the course characteristics provided corresponding to the course based on the course data. In a virtual course in the virtual space where is set, a simulation process for running (virtual running) according to the running control data is performed. And the result data of driving | running | working simulation are produced | generated.

  The simulation process in this case is a driving simulation process for sequentially obtaining movement information (position, rotation angle, speed, or acceleration) of the virtual moving body for each frame (1/60 second) as in a normal racing game or the like. It may be realized by performing. Alternatively, similar to a normal martial arts game or the like, the motion information (part object position or rotation angle) of the virtual moving body may be obtained by performing an operation simulation process sequentially for each frame.

  For example, in the case of running simulation, acceleration performance, maximum speed performance, braking performance, cornering performance, etc. of the virtual moving body are set by running characteristic data. The course data is set by the same method as that for a normal racing game. For example, course data in which course width, course direction, and the like are associated with each sampling point of a plurality of sampling points set along the course is prepared. And using this course data, the virtual course corresponding to the actual course (for example, a basic course, a special course of a store, etc.) which a mobile toy runs is built in virtual space (game space). Then, a simulation process for running the virtual moving body in the virtual course is performed by an automatic running algorithm generally used in a racing game. If necessary, as shown in FIG. 5, a state in which the virtual moving body 440 travels on the virtual course 430 is displayed on the display unit 191.

  Alternatively, simulation processing is realized by using table data with motion characteristic data and motion control data as input data and motion simulation result data as output data without performing such real-time simulation traveling processing of the virtual moving body. May be. More specifically, the simulation process is realized by using table data having travel characteristic data, course data, and travel control data as input data and travel simulation result data such as lap time as output data.

  This table data is stored in a table data storage unit (not shown) of the storage unit 170. And the simulation process part 102 performs a simulation process using this table data. The table data in this case is prepared, for example, by the manufacturer of the moving toy, by actually operating the moving toy or running the moving toy on an actual course. For example, even if a moving toy of the same type (vehicle type) on the same course, if the parts to be mounted on the moving toy are different, each table data of a plurality of table data is set so that different simulation result data is obtained. create. Then, the created table data is stored in the information storage medium 180 as game software data, or can be downloaded from the outside via the network and the communication unit 196.

  The transmission processing unit 104 performs a process for transmitting data to the moving toy. For example, data to be transmitted is prepared in the storage unit 170 or the communication unit 196 is instructed to transmit data. Specifically, the transmission processing unit 104 performs processing for transmitting the operation control data to the moving toy. For example, traveling control data is transmitted as operation control data. More specifically, traveling control data (power setting data, power setting data) associated with each course section of the course is transmitted. Or you may transmit the traveling control data for course data acquisition to a moving toy as traveling control data.

  The reception processing unit 106 performs processing for receiving data from the moving toy. For example, the communication unit 196 is instructed to receive data, or the received data is stored in the storage unit 170. Specifically, the reception processing unit 106 performs processing for receiving, from the moving toy, actual operation result data obtained by the movement of the moving toy based on the operation control data transmitted by the transmission processing unit 104. . More specifically, a process for receiving actual traveling result data obtained by the moving toy traveling on the course based on the traveling control data transmitted by the transmission processing unit 104 from the moving toy is performed. In this case, the actual traveling lap time data of the moving toy in each course section of the course may be received as actual traveling result data, or the actual acceleration / deceleration data of the moving toy in each course section of the course may be received as the actual traveling result. You may receive as data. Alternatively, actual traveling result data for course data acquisition obtained by the moving toy traveling on the course based on the transmitted course data acquisition traveling control data may be received.

  The authentication processing unit 108 performs an authentication process on data received from the mobile toy. For example, it is authenticated whether or not the received actual travel result data (actual operation result data in a broad sense) is valid data (data for which uploading or the like is permitted). Specifically, when it is determined that the moving toy has started from the starting point of the course and has passed the goal point of the course, it is determined that the actual traveling result data is valid data. For example, when the moving toy passes through the course section corresponding to the start point and the course section corresponding to the goal point, the actual travel result data obtained by the travel is valid when it is determined based on the detection information from the sensor. Judged to be correct data. In this case, on the condition that all course sections (markers) of the course have been passed (detected), it may be determined that the actual traveling result data is valid data. Alternatively, considering that the mobile toy jumps on the course and the detection by the sensor is skipped, the passage (detection) has passed a course section (marker) of a certain ratio (for example, 90%) that is less than 100%. It may be determined that the data is valid on the condition.

  The comparison processing unit 110 performs data comparison processing. For example, the comparison processing between the actual traveling result data (actual operation result data) received by the reception processing unit 106 and the traveling simulation result data (operation simulation result data) obtained by the simulation processing in the simulation processing unit 102 is performed. . As a comparison process in this case, for example, there is a process of comparing the actual travel lap time in each course section and the simulation lap time in the course section and obtaining the difference. Alternatively, the actual acceleration / deceleration data in each course section may be compared with the simulation acceleration / deceleration data in the course section. And by performing such a comparison process, the parts necessary for improving the actual running result are specified. And the display control part 112 performs control which displays the advice screen (change part display screen) of the parts change of a moving toy based on the comparison result in this comparison process.

  The display control unit 112 performs display control of the display units 190 and 191. For example, on the basis of the results of various processes (simulation process, game process) performed by the processing unit 100, an image drawing process is performed in the drawing buffer 178, whereby an image (for example, an image of the travel control data setting screen in FIG. , A simulation image), and the generated image is displayed on the display units 190 and 191. In this case, the generated image may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a three-dimensional image. When generating a three-dimensional image, first, geometric processing such as coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, or perspective transformation is performed, and based on the processing result, drawing data (primitive The position coordinates of the vertices of the surface, texture coordinates, color data, normal vectors or α values) are created. Then, based on the drawing data (primitive surface data), the perspective transformation (geometric processing) object (one or a plurality of primitive surfaces) is stored as image data in pixel units such as a drawing buffer 178 (frame buffer, intermediate buffer, etc.) Can be drawn in a VRAM). Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the virtual space (object space) is generated.

  In the present embodiment, the display control unit 112 performs control to display actual operation result data on the display unit. Specifically, control is performed to display actual traveling result data in association with each course section of the course. More specifically, lap time data and acceleration / deceleration data, which are actual running result data, are displayed in association with each course section of the course. Alternatively, the actual traveling result data (actual operation result data) may be displayed in association with the traveling simulation result data (operation simulation result data) obtained by the simulation process.

  The score evaluation unit 114 (score calculation unit) performs evaluation processing (calculation processing) of the player's play results (running results, scores, points, wins and losses, etc.). For example, based on the received actual travel result data (actual operation result data), the player's play results (actual travel results such as lap times and actual motion results such as scores) about the moving toy are evaluated. Alternatively, the player's game play performance may be evaluated.

  The upload processing unit 116 performs data upload processing. Specifically, a process of uploading play results such as actual run result data (actual operation result data) of the player to an external server or the like via the communication unit 196 and the network is performed. This makes it possible to display the ranking of the actual running result data of the player under the management of the server. In this case, when the authentication processing unit 108 determines that the received actual travel result data is valid data, the actual travel result data determined to be valid data is uploaded via the network. Also good. That is, uploading is permitted for valid actual traveling result data, and uploading is not permitted for unauthorized actual traveling result data.

  The character data setting unit 118 performs character data setting processing (acquisition processing, selection processing). For example, character data (identification information, parameters) of a character associated with a moving toy is set. That is, data of a character assumed to operate the moving toy in a pseudo manner is acquired (selected) and set (stored) in the character data storage unit 176.

  More specifically, the character data setting unit 118 sets the character data selected by the player on the character selection screen as character data associated with the moving toy. That is, when a player sets a desired character on a character selection screen on which a plurality of characters are displayed, the character data is associated as a character for a moving toy. Alternatively, information from an external storage medium (for example, a printed matter such as a card or a storage device that electronically stores data) (for example, character data itself or data that permits use of character data stored in the game device) When it is determined that the character acquisition condition (character use permission condition) is satisfied, the character data satisfying the acquisition condition may be set as character data associated with the moving toy. .

  The parameter processing unit 120 performs various processes on the parameter value of the character data. Specifically, processing for changing the parameter value of the character data is performed based on the actual action result data received by the reception processing unit 106. The setting changing unit 130 changes the setting content of the motion control data based on the character data whose parameter value has been changed. More specifically, the parameter processing unit 120 increases the parameter value of the character data when it is evaluated that the player's play performance is high based on the actual action result data. For example, if the player's play score is higher than the play score serving as a determination criterion, the character data parameter value (for example, a parameter value such as an experience value or a technique) is increased when evaluated by the score evaluation unit 114. When the parameter value of the character data increases, the setting change unit 130 changes the setting content of the motion control data to a superior setting content. That is, the motion control data is changed so that the motion result (running result) of the mobile toy is superior to the motion control data before the parameter value increases.

  Alternatively, the parameter processing unit 120 performs a process of changing the parameter value of the character data based on the motion simulation result data in the simulation processing unit 102. The setting changing unit 130 changes the setting content of the motion control data based on the character data whose parameter value has been changed. More specifically, the parameter processing unit 120 increases the parameter value of the character data when it is evaluated that the player's performance in the simulation is high based on the simulation result data. When the parameter value of the character data increases, the setting change unit 130 changes the setting content of the motion control data to a superior setting content.

  And the transmission process part 104 performs the process for transmitting the instruction information of the motion control corresponding to the parameter value of the changed character data to a moving toy. If it does in this way, it becomes possible to transmit the directions information corresponding to the parameter value changed by the actual operation result or the operation simulation result to the mobile toy, and to control the operation.

  Specifically, parameter values such as the maximum speed and minimum speed, acceleration, deceleration, braking force, or reaction speed of the moving toy with which the character is associated are prepared as parameter values of the character data. And the parameter process part 120 performs the process which changes at least 1 of the maximum speed and minimum speed of a moving toy, acceleration, deceleration, braking force, and reaction speed as a parameter value of character data. Then, the transmission processing unit 104 moves at least one of the maximum speed and minimum speed instruction information, acceleration instruction information, deceleration instruction information, braking force instruction information, and reaction speed instruction information of the moving toy. Process to send to the toy. In this way, the parameter value such as the maximum speed of the moving toy is changed based on the actual operation result or the operation simulation result, and the operation control instruction information corresponding to the changed parameter value is transmitted to the moving toy. Thus, the operation can be controlled.

  The release condition setting unit 122 performs a process of setting release conditions of the movement toy operation limit (speed limit, acceleration limit, brake performance limit, etc.). In this case, the release condition setting may be changed according to the type of mobile toy used by the player. For example, when the first type of mobile toy is used, the first release condition is set as the release condition of the mobile toy. When the second type of mobile toy is used, the mobile toy A second release condition is set as the release condition. Alternatively, the release condition setting unit 122 may set a plurality of release conditions as release conditions for the moving toy. In this case, when it is determined that the first release condition among the plurality of release conditions is satisfied, the setting change unit 130 releases the first motion limit of the moving toy. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second release condition is satisfied, the second operation limit of the moving toy is released. The limit value set by the second operation limit is higher than the limit value set by the first operation limit.

  The release condition determination unit 124 performs a determination process as to whether or not the release condition of the movement limit of the moving toy is satisfied. When it is determined that the release condition is satisfied, the setting change unit 130 changes the setting content of the motion control data to the setting content for canceling the motion limit of the moving toy. And the transmission process part 104 performs the process for transmitting the motion control data from which the motion limit was cancelled | released in this way to a mobile toy. Note that the release condition determination unit 124 may determine whether or not the operation limit release condition is satisfied based on the actual motion result data received from the mobile toy. For example, if the travel distance of a mobile toy exceeds a given distance, if the travel count of the mobile toy exceeds a given count, or if the course count of the course of the mobile toy exceeds a given count, When the traveling speed (maximum speed) exceeds a given speed, it is determined that the condition for releasing the operation limit is satisfied in at least one case where the lap time of the moving toy is shorter than the given time. Alternatively, when the parameter processing unit 120 performs the calculation process of the parameter value of the character data based on the evaluation result of the play performance of the player, the release condition determination unit 124 is based on the parameter value of the character data subjected to the calculation process. Thus, it may be determined whether or not the condition for releasing the operation limit is satisfied. Alternatively, when the player acquires a given item by playing the game (when the acquisition flag is set for the item data), it may be determined that the condition for canceling the motion limit is satisfied.

  The setting changing unit 130 performs various setting changing processes. For example, when it is determined that the condition for releasing the operation limit is satisfied, the setting content of the operation control data is changed. In this case, the operation control data setting content changing process includes, for example, a process of increasing or decreasing the data value itself of the operation control data. Or the process (process to include in motion control data) which adds the information (command) which instruct | indicates the cancellation | release of the motion limit of a mobile toy with respect to a motion toy may be sufficient. In this case, the mobile toy side that has received the instruction information releases the operation limit of the mobile toy or controls the operation according to the instruction of the instruction information.

  Further, for example, it is assumed that traveling control data of a moving toy is stored in association with each course section of the course as operation control data. In this case, the setting change unit 130 changes the travel control data so that the movement limit of the moving toy in each course section of the course is released.

  Further, it is assumed that power setting data for setting the magnitude of power (electric power) supplied to the prime mover of the moving toy is stored as travel control data in association with each course section of the course. In this case, the setting changing unit 130 changes the power setting data so that the limit of the power supply in each course section of the course is released.

  Further, it is assumed that acceleration / deceleration control data (data for controlling acceleration or deceleration of the moving toy) of the moving toy is stored in association with each course section of the course as the traveling control data. In this case, the setting changing unit 130 changes the acceleration / deceleration control data so that the acceleration / deceleration limit in each course section of the course is released.

  Moreover, the setting change part 130 may perform the process which changes the setting content of driving | running | working characteristic data (operation characteristic data) corresponding to the part change of a moving toy. For example, when a player changes a part such as a motor or a tire of a mobile toy owned by the player and inputs (registers) the change on a part selection screen or the like, the setting change unit 130 responds accordingly to the driving characteristic data. Change the settings (such as travel simulation algorithm parameters and table data to be used). And the simulation process part 102 performs the simulation process which makes a virtual mobile body drive | work on a virtual course based on the running characteristic data after a change.

  Specifically, the setting changing unit 130 changes acceleration characteristic data (horsepower, torque data) in the running characteristic data in response to a change in a prime mover (motor, engine) of the moving toy. For example, when the player replaces the moving toy prime mover with another type of prime mover, the acceleration characteristics (horsepower, torque) of the virtual moving body are changed accordingly. And the simulation process part 102 performs the simulation process which makes the virtual mobile body by which the acceleration characteristic is set based on the acceleration characteristic data after a change drive | work (virtual driving | running | working, virtual driving | running | working) on a virtual course. Further, the setting changing unit 130 changes cornering characteristic data (grip ability, turning ability data) in the running characteristic data in response to a change in the tire of the moving toy. For example, when the player replaces the tire of the moving toy with another type of tire, the cornering characteristics of the virtual moving body are changed accordingly. And the simulation process part 102 performs the simulation process which makes the virtual mobile body by which the cornering characteristic is set based on the changed cornering characteristic data drive in a virtual course.

4). 4. Method of this embodiment 4.1 Setting of traveling control data Next, a method of this embodiment will be described. First, a method for setting traveling control data (operation control data in a broad sense) will be described.

  In the following, a case where the traveling of the moving toy on the course is controlled based on the traveling control data will be mainly described as an example, but the method of the present embodiment is not limited to such traveling control. . For example, the method of the present embodiment can also be applied when controlling movements of limbs, body, parts, and the like of a moving toy. In this case, the game device transmits motion control data for controlling limbs, body movements, and parts motion of the mobile toy to the mobile toy, and the mobile toy side is based on the motion control data. , Will control the movement of limbs, body and parts.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of a travel control data setting screen. This setting screen is displayed on the touch panel type display unit 190 as shown in FIG. 5, and the player uses the setting screen to display the traveling control data in the course sections CS1 to CS16 of the course 60 in FIG. Set.

  For example, when there is travel control data template data (default travel control data prepared by the manufacturer), or when there is travel control data that has been set and saved in the past, the icon indicated by J1 in FIG. 7 is displayed. Then, the touch panel type display unit 190 is selected by a touch operation, and the setting contents are read out. When the setting of the traveling control data is completed, the icon indicated by J2 is selected and the setting content is saved. Further, when the traveling control data is transmitted to the vehicle toy 10, the icon indicated by J3 is selected. When the travel control data is transmitted (downloaded) to the vehicle toy 10, the icon indicated by J3 is selected. On the other hand, when actual running result data (actual operation result data) or the like is received (uploaded) from the vehicle toy 10, the icon shown in H1 is selected.

  Further, when a course selection screen is displayed and a course is selected, an icon indicated by H2 is selected, and when setting the number of course laps, an icon indicated by H3 is selected. Further, when the character selection screen is displayed and a character (driver) that virtually operates the toy vehicle 10 is selected, the icon shown in H4 is selected.

  In J4 of FIG. 7, “61” is set as the travel control data in the course section CS1 corresponding to the start point. The traveling control data in this case is power setting data (power setting data) of the motor 30, and specifically, a duty in PWM driving described later. By setting the travel control data to “61”, the motor 30 is PWM-driven with a duty of 61% in this course section CS1. That is, since the course section CS1 is a straight section having a long distance, the player sets a high duty and accelerates the vehicle toy.

  In J5 of FIG. 7, “10” is set as the travel control data in the next course section CS2. That is, since the course section CS2 is a section of a sharp curve, the player sets a low duty and decelerates the vehicle toy 10 so as not to go out of the course.

  In J6 of FIG. 7, “29” is set as the travel control data in the next course section CS3. That is, since the course section CS3 is a straight section, the player sets a higher duty than the course section CS2 and accelerates the vehicle toy 10. Similarly, the travel control data of the course sections CS3 to CS7 are set, and the travel control data of the final course section CS8 of the first circuit course 61 is set as indicated by J7. Further, as shown in J8, J9, J10, J11, etc., the traveling control data of the course sections CS9 to CS16 of the second circuit course 62 are set.

  In J20 of FIG. 8, the player sets the traveling control data by a drag operation using the stylus pen 420. In J20 of FIG. 8, the travel control data is set to “62” by the drag operation, and then the icon shown in J21 is selected to confirm the setting of the travel control data of “62”. When canceling the setting, the icon shown at J22 is selected.

  When the setting of the traveling control data for all course sections is completed, the player selects an icon indicated by J3 in FIG. Then, when transmission (downloading) of all the travel control data from the game device to the vehicle toy 10 is completed, a screen as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed.

  According to the traveling control data setting method of the present embodiment described above, the player can efficiently input traveling control data for a plurality of course sections with a simple operation.

4.2 Release of Operation Limit Now, in the hobby racing car shown in FIG. 2, the player tunes to replace parts such as motors and tires and competes with other players for the lap type.

  However, in conventional hobby racing cars, there is a problem that the player is easily bored because the player only has to go through the monotonous work of turning the vehicle toy whose parts have been replaced on the course. In addition, even if the player repeatedly runs the toy vehicle, the running of the toy vehicle does not change, and gives the player a feeling that the running performance of the toy vehicle will improve due to accumulated experience and improved technology. I couldn't.

  In this regard, in the above-described prior art of Patent Document 2, the range of fun of the game is expanded by running the vehicle toy side based on control information obtained by the player playing the game on the game device.

  However, even in the prior art of Patent Document 2, a mechanism for changing the traveling performance of the vehicle toy according to the repeated traveling of the vehicle toy or the performance in the race has not been considered.

  In the present embodiment, in order to solve such a problem, a method is adopted in which a limit is set for the movement (running) of the toy vehicle and the movement limit is released under a predetermined release condition.

  For example, in FIG. 10, a travel control data storage unit 174 (operation control data storage unit) stores travel control data (operation control data) for controlling the travel (operation) of a vehicle toy (moving toy).

  Moreover, the cancellation | release condition setting part 122 sets the cancellation | release conditions of the movement limit of a vehicle toy. That is, conditions necessary for releasing the operation limit of the vehicle toy are set, and the setting information is stored.

  Moreover, the cancellation | release condition judgment part 124 judges whether the cancellation | release conditions of the movement limit of a vehicle toy were satisfy | filled. That is, before the operation limit is released, the operation performance (running performance) of the vehicle toy is restricted so as not to be higher than a predetermined limit value. The release condition determination unit 124 releases the operation limit when the release condition set by the release condition setting unit 122 is satisfied, and permits the operation performance (running performance) of the vehicle toy to exceed a predetermined limit value. To do.

  Then, the setting changing unit 130 changes the setting content of the operation control data to the setting content for releasing the operation limit of the vehicle toy when the releasing condition determining unit 124 determines that the releasing condition is satisfied. That is, the limit value that restricts the operation of the vehicle toy is raised to increase the operation limit of the vehicle toy.

  In addition, the transmission processing unit 104 transmits the traveling control data whose setting content has been changed in this way to the vehicle toy. Then, the vehicle toy travels on the course with its travel (operation) controlled based on the travel control data for canceling the motion limit. That is, the operation limit that has been set up to that point is canceled, and the vehicle travels on the course with a higher operation performance (running performance) than before the release of the operation limit.

  Examples of the process for changing the setting contents of the travel control data by releasing the operation limit include, for example, a process for changing the data value of the travel control data and the contents of the instruction information (command) to the vehicle toy added to the travel control data. There is processing to do.

  For example, it is assumed that the limit is set at the maximum speed of the vehicle toy as the operation limit of the vehicle toy. That is, the operation limit is set so that the speed of the vehicle toy does not exceed a predetermined speed limit value (VMAX). In this case, the vehicle toy side controls the motor so that the speed does not exceed the speed limit value. Specifically, for example, in PWM driving described later, the motor is controlled such that the duty (power supplied to the motor) does not exceed a predetermined limit value.

  In this case, when the condition for releasing the operation limit is satisfied, the setting change unit 130 includes instruction information (command) instructing to release the speed limit, which is an operation mitt, in the travel control data, and the vehicle toy Send. Then, the vehicle toy side changes the control of the motor, for example, according to this instruction information, and releases the speed limit. For example, the limit value of duty (power supplied to the motor) in PWM drive is invalidated.

  Next, details of a method for changing the data value itself of the traveling control data when the condition for releasing the operation limit is satisfied will be described.

  For example, in FIG. 11A, traveling control data of a toy vehicle is associated with each course section CS1 to CS16 of the course. In this case, in the present embodiment, when the release condition is satisfied, the travel control data is changed so that the operation limit of the vehicle toy in each course section of the course is released.

  For example, in FIG. 11A, before the operation limit is released, the traveling control data set in the course sections CS1, CS2, CS3... CS16 are DS1 × 0.8, DS2 × 0.8, DS3 × 0. .8 DS16 × 0.8. That is, even if the player inputs the data value of the travel control data on the setting screen of FIG. 7, the input data value is actually multiplied by the limit coefficient KL = 0.8, and the travel control data is reduced to the lower data value. Data is set. The limit coefficient KL multiplied by the traveling control data may be varied for each course section.

  When the player instructs transmission of the traveling control data, the traveling control data DS1 × 0.8 to DS16 × 0.8 set to such a low data value are transmitted to the vehicle toy. Therefore, the toy vehicle runs at 80% of the actual running capacity against the player's intention, so that the running speed becomes slow and a speed limit is imposed on the running. For example, in the straight course section CS1 of FIG. 7, even if the player sets DS1 = 100, the toy vehicle travels at a speed of DS1 = 100 × KL = 80.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, in the initial state, the travel ability of the vehicle toy is limited so that the potential ability is not exhibited.

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined release condition is satisfied, the operation limit is released. For example, when the travel distance (total travel distance) of the vehicle toy reaches a certain distance, when the number of travels reaches a certain number of times, when the maximum speed exceeding the speed specified by the manufacturer is recorded, or by the manufacturer If you clear the standard lap time to be performed or if you have run through all of the multiple types of prescribed courses, the operation limit is released if the conditions for releasing the operation limit are satisfied.

  When the operation limit is canceled in this way, as shown in FIG. 11A, for example, the traveling control data of the course sections CS1 to CS16 are set to DS1 to DS16. That is, the limit coefficient KL is not multiplied by the travel control data, and for example, the travel control data as input by the player is transmitted to the vehicle toy.

  As a result, the vehicle toy is released according to the travel control data input by the player, for example, with the operation limit being released. In other words, when the player achieves a predetermined result, such as when the traveling distance of the vehicle toy reaches a certain distance, as a reward, the operation limit is canceled and the traveling performance of the vehicle toy is improved compared to before the limit is canceled. , To demonstrate its potential.

  In this way, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if the traveling performance of the vehicle toy has been improved by accumulating experience and improving the technology based on repeated traveling of the vehicle toy. Therefore, in a hobby racing car that has been a monotonous work until now, it is possible to create a virtual reality as if the vehicle toy and its driver grow up through experience, and the range of fun of playing the toy vehicle Can be spread.

  Note that various modifications can be considered as a method for releasing the operation limit. For example, the operation limit may be released stepwise. Specifically, a plurality of release conditions are set as release conditions for the vehicle toy. When it is determined that the first release condition among the plurality of release conditions is satisfied, the first operation limit of the vehicle toy is canceled, and when it is determined that the second release condition is satisfied. Cancels the second motion limit. In this case, the first operation limit is stronger than the second operation limit.

  For example, in FIG. 11B, the travel control data set in the course sections CS1 to CS16 is DS1 × 0.8 to DS16 × 0.8 before the operation limit is released. That is, the data value of the travel control data input by the player on the setting screen of FIG. 7 is multiplied by the first limit coefficient KL1 = 0.8, and set as travel control data.

  When the first release condition is satisfied and the first operation limit is released, the travel control data set in the course sections CS1 to CS16 is DS1 × 0.9 from the limit coefficient KL2 = 0.9. DS16 × 0.9. That is, the coefficient of the operation limit is relaxed from KL1 to KL2.

  When the second release condition is satisfied and the second operation limit is released, the traveling control data set in the course sections CS1 to CS16 becomes DS1 to DS16.

  According to the method shown in FIG. 11B, the operation limit can be released in stages. For example, when the travel distance of the vehicle toy is a release condition, a release point that increases according to the travel distance is prepared. When the release point exceeds the first point, the first operation limit is released, and when the release point exceeds the second point, the second operation limit is released. In this way, as the mileage of the vehicle toy increases, the motion limit is released in stages, so that the vehicle toy and the character (driver) riding on it gradually grow in stages based on experience. Such a virtual reality can be given to the player.

  In FIG. 12A, power setting data (power setting data) for setting the magnitude of power (electric power) supplied to the motor (motor) of the toy vehicle is used as the travel control data for each course section CS1 of the course. Corresponding to ~ CS16. And when it is judged that the cancellation | release conditions were satisfy | filled, the setting change part 130 changes the setting content of motive power setting data so that the limit of the motive power supplied to the vehicle toy in each course area CS1-CS16 may be cancelled | released. To do.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the player sets DS1 = 61, DS2 = 10, DS3 = 29... DS16 = 10 as power setting data for the course sections CS1, CS2, CS3. is doing. As shown in FIG. 12A, before the supply power limit is released, the supply power (electric power) is limited. Therefore, the power setting data is DS1 = 49, DS2 = 8, DS3 = 23 ·・ ・ DS16 = 8.

  On the other hand, when the release condition of the supply power limit is satisfied, the supply power limit is released and DS1 = 61, DS2 = 10, DS3 = 29... DS16 = 10. In this way, the motor of the vehicle toy is driven by the power as input by the player.

  Even when the traveling control data is the power setting data as described above, the supply power limit may be released stepwise as shown in FIG.

  The travel control data is not limited to such motor power setting data, and may be acceleration / deceleration control data.

  For example, in FIGS. 13A and 13B, acceleration / deceleration control data (data for controlling acceleration or deceleration) of the vehicle toy is associated with each course section of the course. In this case, in this embodiment, the setting changing unit 130 determines that the acceleration / deceleration control data of the vehicle toy in each course section is released when it is determined that the release condition is satisfied. Change the settings.

  That is, FIGS. 13A and 13B are examples of acceleration / deceleration control data set in the course sections CS1 and CS2. 13A and 13B, the horizontal axis represents the distance within the course section, and the vertical axis represents the speed of the toy vehicle. The distance within the course section on the horizontal axis represents the distance from the marker corresponding to the course section to the vehicle toy.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, before the acceleration / deceleration limit is released, the speed rise at the time of acceleration is slow and the acceleration capability is set low. On the other hand, when the first acceleration / deceleration limit is canceled, the speed rise at the time of acceleration becomes faster than before the cancellation. When the second acceleration / deceleration limit is canceled, the speed rise during acceleration becomes even faster.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, before the acceleration / deceleration limit is released, the fall of the speed at the time of deceleration is slow and the low deceleration capacity is set. On the other hand, when the first acceleration / deceleration limit is released, the speed falls during deceleration more quickly than before the acceleration / deceleration limit is released. When the second acceleration / deceleration limit is canceled, the speed fall at the time of deceleration becomes even faster.

  Thus, in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the acceleration / deceleration limit is set for the vehicle toy, and the acceleration / deceleration limit is gradually released. Specifically, the acceleration / deceleration limit is gradually released as the travel distance of the toy vehicle increases. Therefore, as the mileage of the vehicle toy increases, the acceleration performance and deceleration performance of the vehicle toy gradually increase accordingly, as if the vehicle toy and the character (driver) riding on the vehicle toy grow gradually in stages. The player can be given virtual reality as if he were going.

4.3 Release of Operation Limit Based on Actual Travel Result In this embodiment, the release condition may be determined based on the actual travel result of the vehicle toy, and the operation limit of the vehicle toy may be released.

  For example, in FIG. 14, not only the travel control data (motion control data) is transmitted from the game device to the vehicle toy, but also the actual travel result data (actual data obtained by the vehicle toy traveling on the course based on the travel control data). Motion result data) is received from the vehicle toy. Then, the release condition determination unit 124 determines whether or not the operation limit release condition is satisfied based on the received actual travel result data.

  That is, the game apparatus side, based on the actual running result data from the vehicle toy, the running distance (total running distance) of the toy vehicle, the number of running times (number of race participation), the number of course laps, and the running speed (highest speed) And lap time can be determined. Therefore, the release condition determination unit 124 determines whether the travel distance of the vehicle toy exceeds a given distance, the travel count exceeds a given count, or the course lap count exceeds a given count, When the traveling speed exceeds a given speed, or when the lap time becomes shorter than a given reference time, it is determined that the condition for releasing the operation limit is satisfied. That is, in such a case, it is determined that the evaluation of the player's play score for the toy vehicle is high, and it is determined that the condition for releasing the motion limit is satisfied. And the setting change part 130 changes the setting content of driving control data so that the operation | movement limit of a vehicle toy may be cancelled | released as FIG. 11 (A)-FIG. 13 (B) demonstrated.

  In this way, when the travel distance and the number of travels of the vehicle toy that travels based on the travel control data from the game device increase, or when a high lap time is obtained, the operation limit of the vehicle toy is released, and the travel capability of the vehicle toy is increased. Gradually higher. Therefore, the player can experience how the vehicle toy gradually grows and increases its running ability by running the vehicle toy according to the running control data set by the player. Can provide play.

  Moreover, the method of canceling the action limit based on the actual running result shown in FIG. 14 is realized for the first time by using a connection system that connects the game device and the vehicle toy and transmits and receives data. Therefore, a player who wants to improve the running ability of the toy vehicle will actively use this connection system. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to use such a connection system and can be widely used. .

  Further, when the player achieves a good result in the actual traveling of the vehicle toy, the operation limit of the vehicle toy is released thereby, and the traveling control data is set to be superior. As a result, the player can aim for better results, and the motivation of the player can be improved.

4.4 Release of Action Limit Based on Character Parameter Value In conventional hobby racing cars, it has been difficult for players to be fond of a machine toy, which is a machine, and to increase the attachment to the vehicle toy.

  Further, in the above-described prior art of Patent Document 2, a mechanism for impersonating a vehicle toy to increase the player's love and attachment has not been considered.

  In FIG. 15A, in order to solve such a problem, a method of controlling the movement of the vehicle toy using character data (pilot data, driver data) is adopted.

  For example, in FIG. 15A, data of a character to be pseudo-boarded on a vehicle toy is set by the character data setting unit 118 and stored in the character data storage unit 176. That is, when the player selects a character (pilot) desired to be mounted on the vehicle toy, the character data is associated with the vehicle toy.

  And the setting change part 130 changes the setting content of driving control data (motion control data) based on the character data set with respect to the vehicle toy. In addition, the transmission processing unit 104 transmits the traveling control data whose setting content has been changed in this way to the vehicle toy. Then, the vehicle toy travels on the course with its travel (motion) controlled based on the travel control data reflecting the character data.

  For example, when the character data associated with the vehicle toy is different, traveling characteristics such as the maximum speed, the minimum speed, the acceleration, the deceleration, the braking force (braking force), the reaction speed, and the durability of the vehicle toy change. For example, when the first character data (first pilot) is set in the vehicle toy, the maximum speed of the vehicle toy increases, but the acceleration decreases. On the other hand, when the second character data (second pilot) is set in the vehicle toy, the acceleration of the vehicle toy increases, but the maximum speed is lowered, and when the third character data is set, the acceleration is Increases but decreases deceleration. In the setting of the first character data, the durability of the vehicle toy is increased and the running speed does not decrease much even if the lap is repeated. However, in the setting of the second character data, the durability is decreased and the lap is repeated. As the vehicle travels, the travel speed decreases significantly. In this way, the traveling control of the toy vehicle reflecting the character data becomes possible.

  In FIG. 15A, the parameter processing unit 120 performs a calculation process of the parameter value of the character data based on the evaluation result of the player's play results. Then, the release condition determination unit 124 determines whether or not the action limit release condition is satisfied based on the parameter value of the character data.

  In this way, when a character that pseudo-boards the vehicle toy grows and its parameter value increases, the motion limit of the vehicle toy is released, and the running ability of the vehicle toy is improved. Therefore, the player can enjoy a game in which the character and the vehicle toy are linked to each other and grow, and an unprecedented play can be provided to the player.

  Further, in FIG. 15A, the parameter value of the character data may be changed based on the actual traveling result of the vehicle toy. That is, in FIG. 15A, the traveling control data is transmitted from the game device to the vehicle toy, and the actual traveling result data obtained thereby is received from the vehicle toy. In FIG. 15A, the parameter processing unit 120 changes the parameter value of the character data based on the received actual travel result data. Moreover, the setting change part 130 is changing the setting content of driving control data according to the character data by which the parameter value was changed.

  Specifically, the parameter processing unit 120 increases the parameter value of the character data when the player's play result in the actual running result data is high. Then, the setting changing unit 130 changes the actual running result data to superior contents when the parameter value of the character data increases.

  For example, FIG. 15B shows an example of the data structure of character data. The character data includes identification information such as a character name, attribute information such as a character type, and parameter values such as experience values, technology, speed, and durability. Among these, the parameter processing unit 120 changes the parameter value of the character data based on the actual travel result data.

  For example, the parameter value of the character data is increased when it is evaluated that the play result of the player using the vehicle toy is high, such as when the actual lap time of the vehicle toy is high or the maximum speed is updated. Specifically, parameter values such as technology and speed are increased. Alternatively, when the travel distance of the vehicle toy exceeds a predetermined distance, or when the number of travel laps exceeds a predetermined number, the parameter values such as the experience value and the durability of the character data are increased.

  Thus, when the player's play performance for the vehicle toy is good and the parameter value of the character data increases, the setting content of the running control data for controlling the vehicle toy is now changed from before the increase of the parameter value of the character data. Also change the settings to be superior. For example, when a high lap time is acquired in actual driving with a toy vehicle, the parameter value of the character data is increased, and the setting content of the driving control data is changed so that the acceleration capability and the deceleration capability are improved.

  According to the method of the present embodiment as described above, when the player achieves a good result with respect to the lap time or the like in the actual running of the toy vehicle, the parameter value of the character data is thereby increased, and the running control data is also set to be superior. become. As a result, the player can aim for a higher lap time or the like. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's motivation for pursuing speed, and to provide a hobby racing car system that is less likely to get bored.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to introduce a new fun of growing a character that controls a vehicle toy, which has not existed in the world of a vehicle toy so far, and to expand the range of play of a hobby racing car. Can do.

  In addition, although the case where the cancellation | release condition of the operation | movement limit of a vehicle toy was judged was demonstrated above from the actual driving | running | working result of a vehicle toy, according to the result of the driving simulation (motion simulation) of the virtual moving body corresponding to a vehicle toy, You may judge the cancellation | release conditions of the movement limit of a toy.

  For example, in FIG. 16A, the simulation processing unit 102 performs a simulation process in which a virtual moving body corresponding to a vehicle toy (moving toy) is run in the virtual space. By performing such a simulation process, as will be described later, a virtual moving body corresponding to the vehicle toy is run in the virtual space without actually running the vehicle toy, and parts tuning setting is performed. It becomes possible.

  Then, the cancellation condition determination unit 124 determines whether or not the condition for canceling the movement limit of the vehicle toy is satisfied based on the result data of the running simulation (game process) in the simulation processing unit 102.

  Specifically, when the travel distance of a virtual moving body in a simulation process exceeds a given distance, the number of times the virtual moving body travels exceeds a given number of times, or the number of course laps is given When the number of times is exceeded, when the traveling speed exceeds a given speed, or when the lap time becomes shorter than the given time, it is determined that the condition for releasing the operation limit is satisfied.

  In this way, when the player achieves a good result with respect to the lap time or the like in the simulation running of the virtual moving body corresponding to the vehicle toy, the operation limit is thereby released. Therefore, the player's motivation for performing the simulation process can be improved.

  A process for changing the parameter value of the character data may be performed based on the result of the simulation process. For example, if the player's simulation results are evaluated to be high based on the running simulation result data, the parameter value of the character data is increased. Then, the setting change part 130 changes the setting content of driving control data with the character data in which the parameter value was changed. That is, when the parameter value of the character data increases, the setting content of the traveling control data is changed to the dominant setting content. For example, the acceleration / deceleration control data, which is travel control data, is changed and set so that the acceleration capability and deceleration capability of the toy vehicle are increased. In this way, it is possible to improve the player's motivation regarding the pursuit of speed in the running simulation.

  In the above description, the case where the release condition of the operation limit is determined based on the actual travel result data and the travel simulation result data has been described. However, the determination target of the release condition in the present embodiment is not limited to this.

  For example, the release condition determination unit 124 may determine that the action limit release condition is satisfied when the player acquires an item through game play.

  FIG. 16B shows an example of the data structure of item data. This item data includes identification information such as an item name, attribute information such as an item type, a limit release condition flag, and limit release number information.

  When the player acquires an item during a game or the like, the item type is an item that has generated an action limit release event, and the limit release condition flag is set to 1, the action limit release condition is It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and the operation limit of the toy vehicle is released.

  In this case, depending on the item, limit release count information is set as shown in FIG. If the limit release count information is set to M (M is a natural number), if the item is acquired and the operation limit is released M times and used up, the operation limit cannot be released thereafter. That is, when the number of operation limit cancellations exceeds a given number M, the setting change unit 130 invalidates the operation limit cancellation processing even if the cancellation condition is satisfied.

  Furthermore, various modifications can be implemented for the condition for releasing the operation limit.

  For example, the operation limit may be canceled based on the number of uploads of travel result data or the like by the upload processing unit 116 in FIG. For example, the operation limit is canceled when the number of uploads exceeds a predetermined number.

  Alternatively, the information on the ghost car that travels with the travel characteristic data and the travel control data of the vehicle toy is uploaded by the upload processing unit 116, and the vehicle toy is selected according to the number of times the ghost car information is downloaded on the web. The operation limit may be released.

  In addition, even if the toy is released on a predetermined course such as a special course, the action limit is released, or the action limit is released based on code information embedded in a marker on the course. Good. Also, in events such as vehicle toys, a password for releasing the operation limit is distributed, and when the password is entered, information that enables the operation limit to be released or the operation limit to be released You may sell it by downloading.

  In addition, depending on the number of parts to be mounted on the vehicle toy and the type of parts that are installed, the operation limit can be canceled, the parts can be run more than a certain number of times with the same part settings, and depending on the number of starts of a specific official race, The operation limit may be released. Furthermore, the operation limit may be canceled based on the number of times of safe driving (the frequency at which the vehicle toy has not jumped or the number of times the toy has not been retired) or the number of times of driving in the dangerous driving (frequency of having jumped).

  The release condition setting unit 122 may change the release condition setting according to the type of vehicle toy used by the player.

  For example, in FIG. 16C, in the vehicle toy A1, when the player acquires the item IT1, the operation limit is canceled, and in the vehicle toy A2, when the player acquires IT2 different from the item IT1, The operation limit is released. As described above, in FIG. 16C, the setting of the release condition differs depending on the type of vehicle toy.

  Or according to the kind of vehicle toy, you may vary the password which cancels | releases an operation limit, or the structure of the mounting | wearing part which cancels | releases an operation limit.

  Moreover, when a specific vehicle toy and specific character data are combined, the motion limit may be canceled. That is, when a specific character is set as a character that simulates the operation of the vehicle toy, the movement limit of the vehicle toy is canceled and the running characteristics of the vehicle toy are enhanced. In this way, the range of play using a vehicle toy can be further expanded.

  Moreover, you may generate | occur | produce the cancellation | release of the movement limit of a vehicle toy at random. Specifically, the release condition setting unit 122 sets the release condition so that the release of the operation limit occurs randomly. For example, random number information is generated, and based on the generated random number information, a condition for releasing the movement limit of the vehicle toy is set, and the movement limit is released at random. In this way, even if the player's travel distance or the like does not reach the distance that satisfies the release condition, the release condition is suddenly satisfied and the operation limit is released, so that the player is surprised. It is possible to feel or give the player a sense of expectation.

  The generation of the random release condition may be performed when the vehicle toy is moving on the course. In this way, for example, when the vehicle toy circulates the course, it is possible to create a situation in which the operation limit of the vehicle toy is canceled and the vehicle toy suddenly becomes faster with a random number of laps. . Thereby, it is possible to give the player a thrilling feeling or expectation. Such release of the motion limit includes, for example, a random number of laps at which the release of the motion limit of the vehicle toy is included in the traveling control information transferred from the game device, and the speed and acceleration of the vehicle toy are You may make it raise suddenly by the number of times. Alternatively, when traveling on the course of the vehicle toy, random number information is generated on the vehicle toy side, and when the number of the random number information matches a predetermined number, the operation limit of the vehicle toy is canceled and the vehicle toy You may create a situation where the speed or acceleration suddenly increases.

4.5 Details of Processing of Operation Limit Canceling Method Next, details of processing of the operation limit canceling method of the present embodiment will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 and 18.

  In the process of FIG. 17, first, if necessary, a condition for canceling the operation limit of the toy vehicle is set (step S72). The release condition setting information is stored in a storage unit or the like of the game device.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the condition for releasing the operation limit is satisfied (step S73). And when satisfy | filling, the setting content of driving control data is changed so that the operation | movement limit of a vehicle toy may be cancelled | released (step S74).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the player has selected transmission of data (step S75). If transmission is selected, the traveling control data is transmitted to the vehicle toy (step S76).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the player has selected to receive data (step S77). If reception is selected, actual traveling result data corresponding to the traveling control data transmitted in step S76 is received from the vehicle toy (step S78).

  Next, the player's play result is evaluated based on the received actual running result data (step S79). Then, the parameter value of the character data is changed based on the evaluation result of the play result (step S80), and the process returns to step S73.

  In the process of FIG. 18, first, as described in FIG. 16A, a travel simulation process is executed based on the travel control data (step S81). Then, it is determined whether or not the running simulation has ended (step S82). If the running simulation has ended, the player's play performance is evaluated based on the result of the running simulation (step S83). Then, the parameter value of the character data is changed based on the evaluation result of the play result (step S84).

  Next, based on the result of the running simulation and the parameter value of the character data, it is determined whether or not the requirement for releasing the motion limit is satisfied (step S85). If it is satisfied, the setting content of the traveling control data is changed so that the operation limit is released (step S86), and the process returns to step S81.

4.6 Simulation Process As described above, in the hobby racing car of FIG. 2, the player performs tuning for exchanging parts such as a motor and a tire, and competes with other players for the lap type.

  However, in previous hobby racing cars, the player could not objectively evaluate how much the replaced parts contributed to improving the lap time. Accordingly, the player has to try and replace parts intuitively through trial and error. For this reason, there is a problem that the lap time cannot be shortened easily and there is a limit to the improvement of the lap time, which causes the player to get bored immediately.

  In addition, it is difficult for players to install a course with a large occupation area as shown in FIG. 1 at home, so they go to a store where a special course is installed and try various parts to change the lap time. Make mistakes. Therefore, the tuning of the vehicle toy cannot be easily performed, and such a troublesome tuning work has caused the player to keep away from the hobby racing car.

  In this regard, in the above-described prior art of Patent Document 2, the range of fun of the game is expanded by running the vehicle toy side based on control information obtained by the player playing the game on the game device.

  However, in the prior art of this Patent Document 2, the course in which the vehicle toy actually runs and the virtual course that is constructed in the game space in the game device are not linked to each other. Moreover, the running characteristics of the vehicle toy and the running performance of the car running in the game space were not linked. For this reason, there has been a problem that the setting in the game device cannot be reflected on the vehicle toy side, and conversely, the actual traveling result of the vehicle toy cannot be reflected on the game device side.

  In the present embodiment, in order to solve such a problem, a method as described below is adopted.

  That is, in this embodiment, first, in the present embodiment, traveling characteristic data which is data set based on the traveling characteristics of the vehicle toy moving on the course, and course data which is data set based on the course characteristics of the course on which the vehicle toy moves. Prepare. Moreover, the traveling control data set by a method as shown in FIGS. Based on the travel characteristic data, the course data, and the travel control data, a simulation process for setting the vehicle toy is performed in the game device.

  By doing in this way, the actual course in which the vehicle toy runs and the virtual course in which the virtual moving body corresponding to the vehicle toy runs on the game device side are linked to each other. Further, the running characteristics such as the acceleration performance of the vehicle toy and the running characteristics of the virtual moving body on the game apparatus side are linked. Therefore, even if the player does not go to a store or the like where a special course is installed, for example, the player can virtually try running the vehicle toy by the simulation processing in the game device owned by the player. In addition, by capturing the actual running result of the actual vehicle toy on the game device side, it is possible to objectively determine the degree of contribution of the replaced part to the lap time. Therefore, through trial and error, it becomes possible to provide the player with the fun of tuning that could not be realized with conventional hobby racing cars that rely on intuition.

  For example, FIGS. 19A to 19C show examples of screens displayed on the display unit of the game device for setting the running characteristics of the vehicle toy.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19A, a vehicle type selection screen is displayed. On this selection screen, the player selects the vehicle type of the vehicle toy used by the player. Specifically, the product name of the vehicle toy is displayed on the selection screen, and the player selects the product name of the vehicle toy owned by the player from the product name.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C, a parts set selection screen is displayed. In this selection screen, the player selects a part used for tuning the vehicle toy. For example, in FIG. 19B, the player purchases and uses a great upgrade parts set B2 instead of the basic parts set B1, and therefore selects the upgrade parts set B2. Further, if there is a changed part in the upgraded part set B2, the changed part is selected on the selection screen of FIG. Note that the part set to be changed may be directly selected as shown in FIG. 19C without displaying the part set selection screen as shown in FIG. 19B.

  The selection screen as described above is displayed, and the player selects the vehicle type and parts used by the player, whereby the traveling characteristics of the vehicle toy used by the player are specified, and the traveling characteristic data is set. That is, manufacturers that manufacture and sell vehicle toys and parts know the weight and shape of the vehicle toy, the horsepower and torque of the motor, the size and grip of the tire, the degree of chassis strengthening, and running stability. Therefore, the player can specify the acceleration force, maximum speed, cornering performance, running stability, etc. of the vehicle toy by inputting the model and part name of the vehicle toy used by the player to the game device. Accordingly, by preparing the identified travel characteristics as travel characteristics data in a format that can be handled by the simulation processing algorithm, simulation processing adapted to the actual travel characteristics of the toy vehicle becomes possible. It should be noted that the database information such as the vehicle type and parts for creating the running characteristic data may be downloaded to the game device as appropriate using a network connection function of the game device.

  By setting the travel characteristic data as described above, it is possible to match and link the vehicle toy that the player actually travels on the course and the virtual moving body that travels on the virtual course.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20, a selection screen for a course used by the player is displayed. For example, in FIG. 20, a basic oval course and a basic 8-character course sold as a starter kit are displayed as courses to be selected. For example, a special course installed in a store A in Tokyo is displayed as a selection candidate course.

  That is, the course shape of the basic oval course and the basic 8-character course that are commercially available as starter kits can be identified immediately. On the other hand, special courses for official races installed at specific stores are also created with the same course parts as commercial course parts, so by identifying the course parts used and their connection configuration, The course shape of the special course can also be specified.

  In this case, the information on the course parts used in the special course and the connection configuration may be downloaded to the game device via the network, or the player may specify the layout by setting the layout on the course editing screen. Also good. That is, the player creates and edits a course having the same shape as that of the special course by connecting the course part images in an appropriate combination on the course editing screen. Then, by registering the edited course, course data corresponding to the special course is set.

  By setting the course data as described above, it is possible to match and link the course in which the vehicle toy actually travels with the virtual course in which the virtual moving body travels.

  Next, the travel control data setting screen shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is displayed. In this setting screen, the player sets travel control data necessary for obtaining a good lap time through trial and error. Then, when the player instructs the start of the simulation process, the running characteristic data set in FIGS. 19A to 19C, the course data set in FIG. 20, and the settings in FIGS. A simulation process is executed based on the travel control data. In other words, a simulation process is executed in which a virtual moving body whose traveling characteristics are set based on traveling characteristic data is traveled according to traveling control data in a virtual course in a virtual space where the course characteristics are set based on course data. .

  Then, the player confirms the result data of the running simulation, sets the running control data again, and repeatedly executes the simulation process until the desired lap time can be obtained. In this way, the virtual tuning related to the running of the vehicle toy is repeated on the game device side. Then, when a satisfactory result is obtained, the player connects the game device and the vehicle toy by wire or wirelessly, and transmits the final traveling control data to the vehicle toy as shown in FIG. Remember me. Then, the vehicle toy is actually run on the course shown in FIG.

  For example, when an official race is held on a weekend at a special course of a store, a player performs simulation using a game device on weekdays and repeats virtual tuning of a vehicle toy.

  In this case, no special course exists at the player's home, but a virtual course corresponding to the special course is constructed in the virtual space of the game device based on the course data of the special course. In this virtual course, the player causes the game device to execute a simulation process for running a virtual moving body corresponding to the vehicle toy that the player participates in. Then, until the player is satisfied, the tuning setting is repeated and the official race of the weekend is participated.

  At this time, for example, when a good lap time cannot be obtained due to a specific part, the setting for exchanging the part is performed by the method described with reference to FIGS. 19B and 19C. In this case, the player can virtually exchange the parts without actually purchasing the parts, and can confirm whether the parts are effective for improving the lap time by simulation. And if you can get a good lap time in the simulation by exchanging specific parts (for example, motors, tires), you can actually purchase the parts, put them on the vehicle toy, and go to the official race on the weekend participate.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a vehicle toy can be virtually run by a simulation process using a game device even for a course that cannot be placed at home, such as a special course. Further, before purchasing a part to be exchanged, the player can objectively evaluate the degree of contribution of the part to the lap time. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player and to improve the lap time by performing a high level of tuning by simulation, so that the player's motivation regarding the pursuit of speed can be improved, and it is difficult to get bored. A hobby racing car system can be provided.

  The simulation process may be a process for obtaining a result data of the traveling simulation process by performing a realistic traveling simulation process of the virtual moving body corresponding to the vehicle toy, or performing such a realistic traveling simulation process. Instead, the processing may be such that the result data of the travel simulation process is instantaneously obtained based on the travel characteristic data, the course data, the travel control data, and the table data. Moreover, you may perform a driving | running | working simulation process as a part of game processing, and as shown in FIG. 5, the effect image which shows a mode that the virtual mobile body corresponding to a vehicle toy moves as a game image is shown. Show it.

4.7 Actual Travel Result Data In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21A, not only the travel control data is transmitted from the game device to the vehicle toy, but the vehicle toy travels the course based on the travel control data. The actual travel result data obtained by doing so may be received from the vehicle toy.

  FIG. 21B shows an example of actual travel result data. In FIG. 21B, actual traveling lap time data of the vehicle toy in each course section of the course is received as actual traveling result data. The received actual running result data is displayed on the display unit of the game device.

  In this case, in FIG. 21B, the actual travel result data is displayed in association with each course section of the course. For example, the actual traveling lap time = 0.89 seconds, which is actual traveling result data in CS1, is displayed in association with the course section CS1, and the actual traveling lap time in CS2 = 0.09 with respect to the course section CS2. 62 seconds are displayed in association with each other.

  In FIG. 22A, running simulation result data is obtained by simulation processing on the game apparatus side. Then, both the actual travel result data received from the vehicle toy and the travel simulation result data are displayed. Further, a comparison process between the actual traveling result data and the traveling simulation result data is performed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22B, the received actual travel result data is displayed in association with the travel simulation result data obtained by the simulation process. For example, the actual travel lap time at CS1 = 0.94 seconds and the simulation lap time = 0.89 seconds, which is the travel simulation result data at CS1, are displayed in association with the course section CS1. Further, the actual traveling lap time at CS2 = 0.63 seconds and the simulation lap time at CS2 = 0.62 seconds are displayed in association with the course section CS2.

  The actual running result data as described above can be measured when the vehicle toy detects a marker on the course by the sensor. For example, when the sensor detects the marker MCi in the course section CSi, the count operation of the counter is started, and when the marker MCi + 1 in the next course section CSi + 1 is detected, the count operation is stopped. The actual running lap time data in the course section CSi can be obtained from the count value thus obtained. Then, by transmitting the actual running result data in which the actual running lap time data measured in each course section is associated with each course section to the game apparatus, the game apparatus displays a display as shown in FIG. It can be carried out. The driving simulation result data can also be obtained by performing the same counting process as described above during the driving simulation using the virtual marker set on the virtual course, and as shown in FIG. Display becomes possible.

  Note that the display form of the actual running result data and the running simulation result data on the game device is not limited to FIGS. 21B and 22B. For example, a screen as shown in FIG. 7 may be displayed, and actual traveling result data and traveling simulation result data may be displayed in association with each course section CS1 to CS16.

  The actual travel result data and the travel simulation result data are not limited to the lap time data, and various data can be assumed. For example, actual acceleration / deceleration data representing the degree of acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle toy may be used.

  23A and 23B show examples of acceleration / deceleration data. FIG. 23A shows acceleration / deceleration data associated with the course section CS1, and FIG. 23B shows acceleration / deceleration data associated with the course section CS2. In FIG. 23A, the horizontal axis represents the distance within the course section, and the vertical axis represents the speed of the vehicle toy (virtual moving body). The distance in the course section on the horizontal axis represents the distance from the marker MC1 corresponding to the course section CS1 to the vehicle toy (virtual moving body). The same applies to FIG.

  FIG. 23A shows a state where, for example, in a straight course section CS1, the toy vehicle in a stopped state accelerates and travels at a constant speed after acceleration. FIG. 23B shows a state in which, for example, a vehicle toy accelerated in a straight course section CS1 is decelerated in a curved course section CS2.

  The acceleration / deceleration data shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B can be measured, for example, by providing an acceleration sensor in a vehicle toy. Alternatively, the acceleration data may be measured by providing a rotary encoder in the tire portion and detecting the rotational speed of the tire by the rotary encoder. In such a rotary encoder, for example, a reflective photosensor is installed so that its sensor surface faces the wheel of the tire, and light reflected by a portion other than the slit of the tire wheel provided with the slit is reflected. This can be realized by detection.

  The acceleration / deceleration data as shown in FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B) is measured on the vehicle toy side, and the game device receives the acceleration / deceleration data and displays it on the display unit. It is possible to obtain information that cannot be known by itself. That is, by displaying the acceleration characteristic data as shown in FIG. 23A, the player can determine whether or not the horsepower and torque of the motor are optimal settings. Further, by displaying the deceleration characteristic data as shown in FIG. 23B, the player can determine whether or not the tire gripping force and the braking operation of the motor by applying the reverse polarity voltage are optimal settings.

  According to the above-described method of the present embodiment, the player transmits the travel control data to the vehicle toy and receives the actual travel result data corresponding to the travel control data from the vehicle toy. It is possible to objectively determine whether or not the data is an optimal setting. Further, by displaying the actual traveling result data in association with each course section, it is possible to objectively determine the validity of the traveling control data set for each course section.

  Therefore, the player can easily obtain the optimum tuning setting by repeating the work of transmitting the set traveling control data, receiving the corresponding actual traveling result data, and determining the validity of the setting. it can. As a result, it is possible to objectively evaluate the tuning settings that have been relied on intuition as before, based on actual driving result data, and give the player an unprecedented tuning enjoyment. be able to.

  Further, when the parts of the vehicle toy are changed, the player can also objectively evaluate the effect of the change of the parts based on the actual running result data, and can further increase the enjoyment of the player's modification. .

  In addition, for example, the simulation process is performed based on ideal running characteristic data and course data, and thus the running simulation result data obtained by the simulation process is often different from the actual situation.

  In this regard, as shown in FIG. 22B, if the running simulation result data and the actual running result data are displayed in association with each other, the player can objectively recognize the difference between the running simulation and the actual running. Therefore, the player can perform virtual tuning by simulation in the game device while taking this difference into account, and the accuracy of tuning by simulation can be improved.

  It should be noted that a comparison process is performed for comparing the travel simulation result data and the actual travel result data, obtaining correction data based on the comparison result, and making the travel simulation result data close to the actual travel result data based on the correction data. May be performed. By doing in this way, the precision of tuning by simulation can be further improved.

  In the present embodiment, actual running result data and the like may be uploaded on the web. When performing such uploading, the player who is the user may be able to participate in the network ranking on the web according to the number of times the purchased card is charged. In this case, only the personal ID is recorded on the card, the actual traveling result data of the own vehicle toy is transferred to the business case for network ranking, and the actual traveling result data is uploaded to the server. Then, when uploading to the server, the number of charges recorded on the card is reduced by the number of uploads. Thereby, it becomes possible to charge the player according to the number of uploads of the actual running result data.

  Also, the traveling control data corresponding to the actual traveling result data of the player may be uploaded on the web. In this way, the player can, for example, download the traveling control data of another player who has acquired a high lap time, and use the downloaded traveling control data to set his own vehicle toy and play. Therefore, the range of play can be expanded. In this case, when the travel control data of another player is downloaded, the player may be charged by the above-described method using a card. Also, copying of the downloaded driving control data of other players may be prohibited, and uploading of actual driving result data directly obtained from the driving control data may also be prohibited.

  Alternatively, a virtual race tournament is held on the network by performing simulation processing on the server using the running control data of players nationwide, and the state of the race is displayed live on the terminal of each store in the form of a video. It may be displayed on a monitor or browsed on a mobile terminal.

4.8 Detailed Processing on Game Device Side Next, a detailed processing flow on the game device side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 24 is a processing flow of the main loop. First, a menu screen is displayed for the player (step S21). When the player selects the setting mode (initial setting mode), the process proceeds to the setting process (steps S22 and S23). When the player selects the travel simulation mode, the process proceeds to the travel simulation process (steps S24 and S25). ). When the player selects the data transmission mode, the process proceeds to the data transmission process (steps S26 and S27). When the player selects the data reception mode, the process proceeds to the data reception process (steps S28 and S29).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the setting process. First, the vehicle type selection screen and parts selection screen described in FIGS. 19A to 19C are displayed (steps S31 and S32). Then, the driving characteristic data is set based on the vehicle type and parts selected by the player (step S33).

  Next, the course selection screen described in FIG. 20 is displayed (step S34). Then, course data is set based on the course selected by the player (step S35). In this way, the initial setting for the vehicle toy and the course is completed. The simulation process is permitted after completion of such initial setting, for example.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the traveling simulation process. First, the travel characteristic data set in the setting process of FIG. 25 is read from the travel characteristic data storage unit (step S41). Further, the course data set by the setting process of FIG. 25 is read from the course data storage unit (step S42). Further, the travel control data set by the method described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 is read from the travel control data storage unit (step S43).

  Then, a travel simulation process is executed based on the read travel characteristic data, course data, and travel control data (step S44). When the traveling simulation is completed, the traveling simulation result is displayed on the display unit (steps S45 and S46). For example, a simulation lap time is displayed in association with each course section.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing details of the data transmission process. First, the travel control data setting screen described in FIGS. 7 and 8 is displayed (step S51). Then, it is determined whether or not the player input settings for all course sections have been completed (step S52). If the input setting is completed, it is determined whether or not the player has selected data transmission (step S53). If the data transmission has been selected, the travel control data is transmitted to the vehicle toy (step S53). S54).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the data reception process. First, it is confirmed whether or not the vehicle toy is properly connected to the game device (step S61). Then, when it is confirmed that the connection has been made properly, it is determined whether or not the player has selected reception of data (step S62). If data reception is selected, the actual running result data is obtained from the vehicle toy. Receive (step S63).

  Next, the received actual travel result data is displayed in association with the course section (step S64). If a running simulation is being performed, the received actual running result data and the running simulation result data are displayed in association with the course section (steps S65 and S66). Further, a comparison process between the actual travel result data and the travel simulation result data is performed (step S67), and based on the result of the comparison process, an advice screen for recommended parts is displayed (step S68).

4.9 Deceleration Control and Acceleration Control Next, the deceleration control and acceleration control methods of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 29A shows an example of the data structure of the traveling control data. In FIG. 29A, each traveling control data of DS1 to DSN is associated with each course section of CS1 to CSN and stored in the traveling control data storage unit 172 of FIG. Specifically, as the travel control data, travel control data (power setting data) for setting the magnitude of power (electric power) supplied to the motor in each course section is associated with each course section of CS1 to CSN. Remembered.

  This traveling control data can be set by the method described with reference to FIGS. Taking FIG. 7 as an example, the traveling control data DS1 and DS2 are set such that DS1 = 61 in the course section CS1 and DS2 = 10 in the course section CS2. In the course section CS1 where DS1 = 61 is set, the speed of the vehicle toy is increased, and in the course section CS2 where DS2 = 10 is set, the speed of the vehicle toy is decreased.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29B, a marker MCi + 1 (i is a natural number) on the course is detected by a sensor provided in the vehicle toy MT. Thereby, it is detected that the vehicle toy MT has entered the course section CSi + 1 from the course section CSi. The marker MCi + 1 may be realized, for example, by a resin member that is integrally formed and embedded in the course block, or may be realized by a white tape attached to the course block. Alternatively, it may be realized by a device such as an IC tag.

  As described above, when it is determined that the vehicle toy MT has moved from the i-th course section CSi to the i + 1-th course section CSi + 1 based on the detection information from the sensor, the vehicle toy MT is based on the difference information DF. The deceleration control and acceleration control are performed.

  Here, the difference information DF is information corresponding to the difference DSi + 1−DSi between the traveling control data DSi associated with the course section CSi and the traveling control data DSi + 1 associated with the course section CSi + 1. The difference information DF may be the difference itself between DSi + 1 and DSi, or may be information set by a function using the difference as an argument.

  For example, in FIG. 30A, DSi = 60 in the course section CSi and DSi + 1 = 40 in CSi + 1. In this case, since DF = DSi + 1−DSi = −20 and the difference becomes negative, deceleration control is performed to reduce the speed of the vehicle toy MT.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 30B, DSi = 60 in the course section CSi and DSi + 1 = 90 in CSi + 1. In this case, since DF = DSi + 1−DSi = 30 and the difference becomes positive, acceleration control for increasing the speed of the vehicle toy MT is performed. Note that only one of the deceleration control of FIG. 30A and the acceleration control of FIG. 30B may be performed based on the difference information DF.

  In FIG. 31A, it is determined that the deceleration control is performed based on the difference information DF. In this case, in the first period T1 of the first half of the course section CSi + 1, the control to decelerate the vehicle toy MT so as to approach the i + 1th speed Vi + 1 corresponding to the i + 1th travel control data DSi + 1 (power setting data). I do. That is, in the first period T1, control is performed so as to decelerate from the speed Vi in the previous course section CSi to Vi + 1. In the second period T2 in the latter half of the course section CSi + 1, control for moving the vehicle toy MT at the speed Vi + 1 is performed. That is, the vehicle toy MT is controlled so as to move at, for example, a constant speed Vi + 1 after decelerating from Vi to Vi + 1.

  In FIG. 31B, it is determined that acceleration control is performed based on the difference information DF. In this case, in the first period T1 of the first half in the course section CSi + 1, control is performed to accelerate the vehicle toy MT so as to approach the speed Vi + 1. That is, in the first period T1, control is performed so as to accelerate from the speed Vi in the previous course section CSi to Vi + 1. In the second period T2 in the latter half of the course section CSi + 1, control for moving the vehicle toy MT at the speed Vi + 1 is performed. That is, after accelerating from Vi to Vi + 1, the vehicle toy MT is controlled to move at a constant speed Vi + 1, for example.

  Further, in FIGS. 31C and 31D, the length of the first period T1 in which the deceleration control or acceleration control in FIGS. 31A and 31B is performed is changed according to the difference information DF. I am letting.

  For example, in FIG. 31C, since the DF is large, the length of the period T1 is increased. In this way, since the deceleration period and the acceleration period become longer according to the difference information DF, the speed Vi of the vehicle toy MT in the course section CSi can be efficiently brought close to the speed Vi + 1 in the course section CSi + 1. become.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 31D, since the DF is small, the length of the period T1 is shortened. In this way, since the deceleration period and the acceleration period are shortened, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation where the vehicle is decelerated too much and falls below the speed Vi + 1, or is accelerated too much and exceeds the speed Vi + 1.

  According to the method of the present embodiment described above, the player can drive the vehicle toy MT at a speed corresponding to the travel control data simply by setting the travel control data for each course section. For example, in FIGS. 30A and 30B, the player does not explicitly specify deceleration or acceleration of the vehicle toy MT in the course section CSi + 1, and the travel control data DSi, DSi + 1 for the course sections CSi, CSi + 1 The vehicle toy MT is automatically decelerated or accelerated only by the setting of. Therefore, the player can control the movement of the vehicle toy MT with a simple operation of simply setting desired travel control data for each course section, and can provide an interface environment that is highly convenient for the player.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 31 (A) to 31 (D), by setting a period T1 for decelerating or accelerating before the period T2 for traveling at a constant speed, the desired speed set in the course section is set. It becomes possible to make the speed of the vehicle toy MT close to each other efficiently.

  For example, according to such a method that does not provide the period T1 for deceleration or acceleration, the speed of the vehicle toy MT is quickly set to the desired speed set in the course section due to the inertia of the vehicle toy MT. It becomes difficult to get closer. For this reason, the traveling control data set in each course section and the actual speed of the vehicle toy MT thereby do not have a linear relationship. For example, it is desirable that the speed when DSi + 1 = 80 is set to 1.6 times while maintaining a linear relationship with respect to the speed when the travel control data is set to DSi + 1 = 50. However, if the period T1 is not provided, it is difficult to maintain such a linear relationship.

  In this regard, according to the method of the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 31 (A) to 31 (D), the speed of the vehicle toy MT can be efficiently brought close to the speed set in each course section. It becomes possible to make the data and the actual speed of the vehicle toy MT thereby have a substantially linear relationship. Accordingly, the vehicle toy MT travels in each course section at a speed desired by the player, and the travel control of the vehicle toy MT more reflecting the player's intention can be performed.

4.10 PWM Drive When the prime mover is a motor, it is desirable that the motor be driven by the PWM method. That is, the motor which is the prime mover is PWM-driven with the duty set by the traveling control data.

  For example, as shown in FIG. When the traveling control data is set to “60”, the motor is driven with a PWM driving waveform with a duty of 60%. If the travel control data is set to “40”, the motor is driven with a PWM drive waveform with a duty of 40%. If the motor is PWM driven in this way, the motor is driven with an effective voltage corresponding to the duty. Therefore, the vehicle toy MT can be moved at a desired speed by changing the duty.

  For example, in FIG. 32B, when the vehicle toy MT is located in the course section CSi, the motor is PWM-driven with the i-th duty DTi set by the travel control data of the course section CSi. On the other hand, when the vehicle toy MT enters the CSi + 1 from the course section CSi, the motor is PWM-driven with the i + 1th duty DTi + 1 set by the travel control data of the course section CSi + 1. For example, in the case where the duty DTi = 60 set in the course section CSi, the motor is driven by the PWM drive waveform having a duty of 60% in FIG. 32A, and the duty DTi + 1 = 40 set in the course section CSi + 1. First, the motor is driven with a PWM drive waveform having a duty of 40 percent as shown in FIG.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 33A, in the case of the deceleration control in which DF <0, in the first period T1 of the first half in the course section CSi + 1, the polarity is opposite to that of the normal running voltage. Apply voltage to the motor. That is, when a positive voltage is applied between the first and second terminals of the motor during normal PWM driving, the negative electrode is connected between the first and second terminals of the motor during the period T1 in FIG. Sex voltage is applied. Accordingly, the toy MT can be decelerated by braking the rotation of the motor. Then, in the second period T2 in the latter half of the course section CSi + 1, the motor is PWM-driven with the duty DTi + 1 set to CSi + 1. As a result, after decelerating, for example, the vehicle shifts to constant speed running.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33B, in the case of acceleration control in which DF> 0, a voltage corresponding to a duty higher than the duty DTi + 1 is applied to the motor in the first period T1 in the first half. For example, a voltage of duty = 100% is applied. Thereby, the rotation of the motor is accelerated and the vehicle toy MT is accelerated. In the second period T2 in the latter half, the motor is PWM-driven with the duty DTi + 1 set to CSi + 1. Thus, after acceleration, for example, the vehicle shifts to constant speed running.

  31C and 31D, as the difference between the duty DTi set in the course section CSi and the duty DTi + 1 set in the course section CSi + 1 increases, the length increases. The length of the first period T1 is set. Then, deceleration control or acceleration control of the vehicle toy is performed in the set first period T1. In this way, the first period T1 serving as the deceleration period or the acceleration period becomes longer or shorter depending on the duty difference. Accordingly, the degree of deceleration and the degree of acceleration of the vehicle toy MT are automatically adjusted, so that appropriate deceleration or acceleration control can be realized.

4.11 Drive Unit Next, a detailed configuration and operation of the drive unit 350 in FIG. 4 will be described. FIG. 34 shows a circuit configuration example of the drive unit 350.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the drive unit 350 includes first to fourth transistors TR1 to TR4. Further, fifth and sixth transistors TR6 and TR7, diodes DI1 to DI4, and resistors R1 to R6 can be included. Here, the transistors TR1 to TR6 are, for example, field effect transistors (FETs). The transistors TR1 to TR6 may be MOS type FETs or junction type FETs. Alternatively, a bipolar transistor may be used. The drive unit 350 of the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 34, and some of the components (for example, the transistors TR6 and TR7, the diodes DI1 to DI4, etc.) are omitted or other components are added. Various modifications of the above are possible.

  The P-type transistor TR1 is provided between the node ND of the first power supply VDD and the node NT1 of the first terminal TM1 of the motor 30. Specifically, the node ND, N1, and NT1 are connected to the source, gate, and drain of the transistor TR1, respectively. A resistor R1 is provided between the nodes ND and N1.

  The P-type transistor TR2 is provided between the node ND and the node NT2 of the second terminal TM2 of the motor 30. Specifically, the node ND, N2, and NT2 are connected to the source, gate, and drain of the transistor TR2, respectively. A resistor R2 is provided between the nodes ND and N2.

  The N-type transistor TR3 is provided between the node NT1 and the node NS of the second power supply VSS (GND). Specifically, nodes TR, NS3, and NT1 are connected to the source, gate, and drain of the transistor TR3, respectively. A resistor R3 is provided between the nodes N3 and NS, and a control signal SG3 is input to the node N3.

  N-type transistor TR4 is provided between nodes NT2 and NS. Specifically, the transistor TR4 has nodes NS, N4, and NT2 connected to the source, gate, and drain, respectively. A resistor R4 is provided between the nodes N4 and NS, and a control signal SG4 is input to the node N4.

  The N-type transistor TR5 is provided between the nodes N1 and NS. Specifically, the transistor TR5 has nodes NS, N5, and N1 connected to the source, gate, and drain, respectively. A resistor R5 is provided between the nodes N5 and NS, and a control signal SG5 is input to the node N5.

  The N-type transistor TR6 is provided between the nodes N2 and NS. Specifically, the transistor TR6 has nodes NS, N6, and N2 connected to the source, gate, and drain, respectively. A resistor R6 is provided between the nodes N6 and NS, and a control signal SG6 is input to the node N6.

  The diode DI1 is provided between the nodes ND and NT1, the diode DI2 is provided between the nodes ND and NT2, the diode DI3 is provided between the nodes NT1 and NS, and the diode DI4 is provided between the nodes NT2 and NS. Is provided.

  In the drive unit 350 of FIG. 34, during normal traveling of the toy vehicle, the transistor TR1 is turned on, and the transistors are turned off TR2 and TR3 are turned off. The transistor TR4 is turned on / off according to the duty of the PWM drive. On the other hand, during deceleration control of the toy vehicle, the transistors TR1 and TR4 are turned off and the transistors TR2 and TR3 are turned on. As a result, a voltage (negative voltage) having a polarity opposite to that during normal running (positive voltage) is applied between the first terminal TM1 and the second terminal TM2 of the motor.

  FIG. 35 shows a signal waveform example for explaining the detailed operation of the drive unit 350 of FIG. As indicated by H1 in FIG. 35, since the traveling control data is set to “80” in the course section CSi, PWM driving with a duty DTi = 80 is performed in the period T2. Specifically, when the control signals SG6 and SG3 become L level, the transistors TR6, TR2 and TR3 are turned off, and when the control signal SG5 becomes H level, the transistors TR5 and TR1 are turned on. Further, the duty of the drive waveform of the control signal SG4 is set to 80, and the transistor TR4 is turned on and off with the PWM drive waveform of the duty DTi = 80. These control signals are generated by, for example, the control unit 310 in FIG.

  When the marker MCi + 1 in the course section CSi + 1 is detected as indicated by H2 in FIG. 35, the difference information DF of the travel control data is obtained as indicated by H3. Here, since the traveling control data of the course sections CSi and CSi + 1 are set to “80” and “20”, respectively, DF = −60 and deceleration control is performed. Then, the length of the first period T1 in the first half of the course section CSi + 1 is set to a length corresponding to the difference information DF = −60, and is set to T1 = 60 msec. Thus, a reverse polarity voltage is applied during a period of T1 = 60 msec, and the vehicle toy is decelerated (braking).

  Specifically, when the control signals SG6 and SG3 become H level, the transistors TR6, TR2 and TR3 are turned on, and when the control signals SG5 and SG4 become L level, the transistors TR5, TR1 and TR4 are turned off. become. Thus, when the transistors TR2 and TR3 are turned on and the TR1 and TR4 are turned off, the second terminal TM2 of the motor 30 is set to VDD and the first terminal TM1 is set to VSS as is apparent from FIG. Therefore, a reverse polarity voltage is applied to the motor 30 and braking is applied to the rotation. Thereby, the vehicle toy can be decelerated.

  Next, as indicated by H4 in FIG. 35, the PWM drive is performed with the duty DTi + 1 = 20 in the second period T2 in the latter half of the course section CSi + 1. Specifically, when the control signals SG6 and SG3 become L level, the transistors TR6, TR2 and TR3 are turned off, and when the control signal SG5 becomes H level, the transistors TR5 and TR1 are turned on. Then, the duty of the drive waveform of the control signal SG4 is set to 20, and the transistor TR4 is turned on and off with the PWM drive waveform of duty DTi + 1 = 20.

  Further, as indicated by H5 in FIG. 35, in the next course section CSi + 2, PWM driving is performed with a duty DTi + 2 = 100. In FIG. 35, the deceleration control based on the difference information is performed, but the acceleration control based on the difference information is not performed.

  If the drive part 350 of the above structures is employ | adopted, deceleration control etc. of a vehicle toy can be efficiently implement | achieved with a simple control signal. Further, since the control unit 310 only needs to generate a control signal as shown in FIG. 35 using the traveling control data (duty) set for each course section, the processing load on the control unit 310 can be reduced. Further, when the vehicle toy is decelerated, it is difficult to expect sufficient deceleration of the vehicle toy because the vehicle toy has inertia only by applying a PWM drive signal as shown at H4 in FIG. In this respect, according to the method of the present embodiment, since the reverse polarity voltage as shown in H3 is applied, the vehicle toy is sufficiently decelerated, and the speed of the vehicle toy is converted into the traveling control data of the course section. It becomes possible to set the corresponding speed.

4.12 Detailed Processing on the Vehicle Toy Side Next, a detailed processing flow on the vehicle toy side will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 36 mainly shows processing performed by the control unit 310 of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not traveling control data has been received from the game device (step S1). When the traveling control data is received, the received traveling control data (section data) is stored in the storage unit 330 in FIG. 4 (step S2).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the select button for instructing the operation start of the vehicle toy has been pressed (step S3). When the button is pressed, the section number i of the traveling control data is set to 1 (step S4), and the traveling of the toy vehicle is started (step S5). That is, the driving of the motor is started.

  Next, the value of the i-number running control data DSi is set to a motor driving PWM value (step S6). And it is judged whether the marker was detected by the sensor 50 (step S7). When the marker is detected, it is determined whether or not a relationship of DSi + 1 <DSi is established between the traveling control data DSi + 1 for the course section CSi + 1 and the traveling control data DSi for the course section CSi (step S8). If DSi + 1 <DSi, it is determined that deceleration control is to be performed, and a reverse polarity voltage of duty = 100 is applied to the motor for a period T1 corresponding to DF = DSi + 1−DSi (step S9). That is, a reverse polarity voltage as shown at H3 in FIG. 35 is applied.

  Next, it is determined whether i = 16 (step S10). If i = 16 is not satisfied, i is incremented by 1 (step S11), and the process returns to step S6. On the other hand, when i = 16, it is determined that the vehicle toy has reached the course section CS16 corresponding to the goal point, and the section number i is set to 1 which is an initial value (step S12).

4.13 Vehicle Toy Travel Control Using Character Data Parameter Values Next, vehicle toy travel control using character data parameter values will be described. In the present embodiment, the character parameter value changing process is performed based on the actual driving result or the driving simulation result. That is, when the player selects a character to be a driver of the vehicle toy and repeats the actual traveling of the vehicle toy or repeats the traveling simulation of the virtual moving body corresponding to the vehicle toy, the character grows and the character data The parameter value is changed (updated). Then, the game device transmits traveling control instruction information corresponding to the parameter value thus changed to the vehicle toy (moving toy). Then, the vehicle toy side performs traveling control of the vehicle toy based on the traveling control instruction information corresponding to the parameter value.

  FIG. 37 shows a specific example of a character selection screen (driver selection screen). In the character selection screen of FIG. 37, the player selects a character desired by the player. Then, the selected character is associated with a vehicle toy (virtual moving body), and travel control of the vehicle toy is performed based on the data of the character.

  For example, in FIG. 37, the parameters of the maximum speed, the minimum speed, the acceleration, the deceleration, the brake (braking force), and the reaction speed are set as parameters relating to the running of the character who is the driver of the toy vehicle. The values of these parameters are set to different values depending on each character.

  Each parameter value such as the maximum speed of the character may be explicitly displayed on the player on the character selection screen as shown in FIG. 37, or may not be displayed. For example, when each parameter value is not explicitly displayed, information that implies such a parameter value may be displayed in association with the player on the character selection screen. Further, an editing screen may be displayed so that the player can edit each parameter value of the character.

  A speed-up setting screen is also displayed at the upper right of the screen in FIG. That is, when the vehicle toy travels by a battery-driven motor, there is a problem that the power (power) supplied to the motor decreases as the course goes around, and the traveling speed of the vehicle toy decreases.

  In this regard, on the speed-up setting screen shown in FIG. 37, the player can set the speed-up of the vehicle toy. Specifically, it is possible to set the number of laps in the course lap and the rate of increase (power increase rate) that is the speed-up amount. For example, in FIG. 37, it is possible to set the speed up three times (predetermined number of times).

  For example, when the player is aiming for the advance escape type, a high increase in speed is set in the first round such as the first round, the second round, and the third round. On the other hand, when aiming at the second half driving type, a high increase in speed is set in the second half of the lap, such as the eighth, ninth, and tenth laps. In this way, the player can make various strategies, and the range of play of the vehicle toy can be expanded.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), the setting changing unit 130 performs the driving control according to the character data as a process of changing the setting content of the driving control data (motion control data). Processing for adding instruction information for instructing the mobile toy to the travel control data is performed. Then, the transmission processing unit 104 transmits the operation control data to which the instruction information is added to the vehicle toy. The vehicle toy receives the transmitted travel control data from the game device, and the travel control is performed based on the travel control data whose setting content is changed according to the character data.

  In this case, for example, parameter values of character data are used as instruction information (instruction information included in the travel control data) added to the travel control data. That is, parameter values such as the maximum speed, minimum speed, acceleration, deceleration, braking force (brake), and reaction speed of each character as shown in FIG. 37 are added to the traveling control data and transmitted to the vehicle toy. Then, the control unit of the vehicle toy controls the travel of the vehicle toy based on the travel control data and the parameter value.

  For example, in FIG. 38B, the maximum speed VHA of the character CA is set higher than the maximum speed VHB of the character CB, and the minimum speed VLA of the character CA is set lower than the minimum speed VLB of the character CB. That is, the running speed range RVA = VHA to VLA of the character CA is wider than the running speed range RVB = VHB to VLB of the character CB.

  Then, it is assumed that the player selects the character CA and the character CA is set as the driver of the vehicle toy. In this case, the travel control data is converted so that the maximum speed VHA is obtained when the travel control data described with reference to FIG. 7 is set to DS = 100, and the minimum speed VLA is achieved when DS = 0 is set. That is, if the converted traveling control data is DS ′, DS ′ = VLA + (VHA−VLA) × (DS / 100). For example, if VHA = 90 and VLA = 10, DS ′ = VHA = 90 when DS = 100, and DS ′ = VLA = 10 when DS = 0.

  On the other hand, when the player selects the character CB and the character CB is set as the driver of the vehicle toy, the maximum speed VHB is obtained if the running control data is set to DS = 100, and the minimum speed VLB is set if DS = 0. The travel control data is converted so that That is, DS ′ = VLB + (VHB−VLB) × (DS / 100).

  If it does in this way, a run speed range can be varied according to a character. For example, in the character CA, since the running speed range RVA is wide, a peaky speed change is possible. On the other hand, in the character CB, since the traveling speed range RVB is narrow, fine speed control can be performed in a narrow range.

  In FIG. 38C, the acceleration parameter of the character CA is set to a large value, and the acceleration parameter of the character CB is set to a small value.

  When the player selects a character CA having a large acceleration parameter value, the acceleration period T1 (DF> 0), which is the first half period, is set to a long period. By increasing the acceleration period T1 in this way, the degree of acceleration of the vehicle toy increases.

  On the other hand, when the character CB having a small acceleration parameter value is selected, the acceleration period T1 (DF> 0) is set to a short period. By shortening the acceleration period T1 in this way, the degree of acceleration becomes smaller than that of the character CA.

  As described above, by changing the length of the acceleration period T1 according to the acceleration parameter value, it is possible to perform running control in which the degree of acceleration varies depending on the selected character.

  In FIG. 38D, the deceleration parameter of the character CA is set to a small value, and the deceleration parameter of the character CB is set to a large value.

  When the character CA having a small deceleration parameter value is selected by the player, the deceleration period T1 (DF <0), which is the first half period, is set to a short period. By reducing the deceleration period T1 in this way, the degree of deceleration of the vehicle toy is reduced.

  On the other hand, when a character CB having a large deceleration parameter value is selected, the deceleration period T1 (DF <0) is set to a long period. By increasing the acceleration period T1 in this way, the degree of deceleration increases compared to the character CA.

  As described above, by changing the length of the deceleration period T1, which is the first half period, according to the deceleration parameter value, it is possible to perform running control in which the degree of deceleration varies depending on the selected character.

  In FIG. 39A, the character CA has its braking force (brake) parameter set to a large value, and the character CB has its braking force parameter set to a small value.

  When a character CA having a large braking force parameter value is selected by the player, a reverse polarity voltage having a high duty (for example, 100 percent) is applied to the motor in the deceleration period T1 (DF <0) that is the first half period. . In this way, by applying a high duty reverse polarity voltage to the motor during the deceleration period T1, a strong braking force is applied to the toy vehicle, and the vehicle can be decelerated early.

  On the other hand, when the character CB having a small braking force parameter value is selected, a reverse polarity voltage with a low duty (for example, 50 percent) is applied to the motor during the deceleration period T1 (DF <0). In this way, by applying a low duty reverse polarity voltage to the motor during the deceleration period T1, the braking force applied to the vehicle toy is weaker than that of the character CA, and the vehicle slowly decelerates.

  As described above, by changing the duty of the reverse polarity voltage in the deceleration period T1 according to the braking force parameter value, it is possible to perform the traveling control in which the degree of the braking force varies depending on the selected character.

  In FIG. 39B, the character CA is set to a value that makes the reaction rate parameter faster, and the character CB is set to a value that makes the reaction rate parameter slower.

  When a character CA having a fast reaction speed is selected by the player, the reaction period TR from when the marker MCi + 1 is detected until acceleration is actually performed is shortened. As the reaction period TR becomes shorter in this way, the vehicle toy immediately accelerates and the like, and the response becomes faster.

  On the other hand, when the character CB having a slow reaction speed is selected, the reaction period TR from when the marker MCi + 1 is detected until acceleration is actually performed becomes longer. As the reaction period TR becomes longer in this way, the vehicle toy does not immediately accelerate and the response is delayed.

  As described above, by changing the length of the reaction period TR in accordance with the reaction speed parameter value, it is possible to perform the traveling control in which the reaction speed varies depending on the selected character.

  The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms (vehicle toys, motors) cited as broad or synonymous terms (mobile toys, prime movers, motion control data, motion characteristic data, actual motion result data, motion simulation result data, etc.) in the description or drawings , Traveling control data, traveling characteristic data, actual traveling result data, traveling simulation result data, etc.) can be replaced with terms having a broad meaning or the same meaning in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

  Also, a method for setting a motion limit release condition, a method for determining whether the release condition is satisfied, a method for changing motion control data, a character data setting method, a mobile toy control method, a marker detection method, a travel control data The setting method of the toy, the deceleration / acceleration control method of the moving toy, the driving method of the prime mover, the simulation processing method, etc. are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, and methods equivalent to these may be included in the scope of the present invention. it can. In addition, the mobile toy and game device to which the present invention is applied are not limited to the mobile toy and game device configured as described in the present invention, and various modifications can be made.

1A and 1B are explanatory diagrams of a course on which a vehicle toy travels. 1 is an external perspective view of a vehicle toy to which the present embodiment is applied. The top view which shows the internal structure of the vehicle toy to which this embodiment is applied. The functional block diagram of the vehicle toy to which this embodiment is applied. The external view of the game device to which this embodiment is applied. The functional block diagram of the game device to which this embodiment is applied. The figure for demonstrating the setting method of driving control data. The figure for demonstrating the setting method of driving control data. The figure for demonstrating the setting method of driving control data. Explanatory drawing of the cancellation | release method of the operation limit of this embodiment. FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B are explanatory diagrams of a technique for canceling the movement limit of the toy vehicle for the traveling control data set in each course section of the course. FIGS. 12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams of a technique for canceling the operation limit of the toy vehicle for the power setting data set in each course section of the course. FIGS. 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams of a technique for canceling the operation limit of the vehicle toy for the acceleration / deceleration control data set in each course section of the course. Explanatory drawing of the method of judging the cancellation | release condition of an operation limit from real driving result data. FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B are explanatory diagrams of a method for determining an operation limit release condition based on a parameter value and changing setting contents of travel control data. FIG. 16A to FIG. 16C are explanatory diagrams of a method for determining an operation limit release condition based on travel simulation result data and the like. The flowchart of the detailed process of the operation limit cancellation | release method of this embodiment. The flowchart of the detailed process of the operation limit cancellation | release method of this embodiment. FIG. 19A to FIG. 19C are diagrams illustrating a method for setting travel characteristic data. The figure explaining the setting method of course data. 21A and 21B are explanatory diagrams of a method for receiving and displaying actual traveling result data. 22 (A) and 22 (B) are explanatory views of a method for comparing and displaying actual traveling result data and traveling simulation result data. FIG. 23A and FIG. 23B are diagrams for explaining acceleration / deceleration data. The flowchart of the detailed process by the game device side. The flowchart of the detailed process by the game device side. The flowchart of the detailed process by the game device side. The flowchart of the detailed process by the game device side. The flowchart of the detailed process by the game device side. FIG. 29A and FIG. 29B are explanatory diagrams of the deceleration control and acceleration control methods of this embodiment. FIG. 30A and FIG. 30B are explanatory diagrams of methods of deceleration control and acceleration control based on difference information. FIG. 31A to FIG. 31D are explanatory diagrams of methods of deceleration control and acceleration control based on difference information. FIGS. 32A and 32B are explanatory diagrams of a method of deceleration control and acceleration control using PWM drive. FIG. 33A and FIG. 33B are explanatory diagrams of a method of deceleration control and acceleration control using PWM drive. The figure which shows the specific structural example of a drive part. The figure which shows the example of a specific signal waveform in a drive part. The flowchart of the detailed process by the vehicle toy side. An example of a character selection screen. 38 (A) to 38 (D) are explanatory views of a running control method using the parameter value of the character data. FIG. 39A and FIG. 39B are explanatory diagrams of a driving control method using the parameter value of the character data.

Explanation of symbols

CSi, CSi + 1 course section, DSi, DSi + 1 travel control data,
MCi, MCi + 1 marker, DTi, DTi + 1 duty,
MT vehicle toy, DF difference information, CP1-CP16 course block,
10 vehicle toy, 12 body, 30 motor, 50 sensor, 52 light emitting element,
60 courses, 61, 62 1st and 2nd round courses,
100 processing unit, 102 simulation processing unit, 104 transmission processing unit,
106 reception processing unit, 108 authentication processing unit, 110 comparison processing unit, 112 display control unit,
114 grade evaluation unit, 116 upload processing unit, 118 character data setting unit,
120 parameter processing unit, 122 cancellation condition setting unit, 124 cancellation condition determination unit,
130 setting change unit, 160 operation unit, 170 storage unit, 172 travel characteristic data storage unit,
173 Course data storage unit, 174 Travel control data storage unit,
176 character data storage unit, 178 drawing buffer,
190 touch panel type display unit, 191 display unit, 192 sound output unit,
194 Auxiliary storage device, 196 communication unit,
300 circuit board, 310 control unit, 330 storage unit, 340 light emitting element driving unit,
350 Drive unit, 360 Sensor controller, 370 External interface unit

Claims (21)

An operation control data storage unit for storing operation control data which is data for controlling the operation of the mobile toy;
A release condition determination unit that determines whether or not a release condition of the movement limit of the mobile toy is satisfied;
When it is determined that the release condition is satisfied, a setting change unit that changes the setting content of the operation control data to the setting content that releases the operation limit of the mobile toy;
As a transmission processing unit for performing processing for transmitting the operation control data for controlling the operation of the mobile toy to the mobile toy,
A program characterized by causing a computer to function. In claim 1,
The operation control data storage unit is
As the operation control data, the traveling control data of the mobile toy is stored in association with each course section of the course,
The setting change unit
When it is determined that the release condition is satisfied, the setting content of the traveling control data is changed to the setting content for releasing the operation limit of the moving toy in each course section of the course,
The transmission processing unit
A program for performing processing for transmitting the travel control data to the mobile toy. In claim 2,
The operation control data storage unit is
As the traveling control data, storing power setting data for setting the magnitude of the power supplied to the prime mover of the mobile toy in association with each course section of the course,
The setting change unit
When it is determined that the release condition is satisfied, the setting content of the power setting data is changed to the setting content for releasing the limit of the power to be supplied to the mobile toy in each course section of the course,
The transmission processing unit
A program for performing processing for transmitting the power setting data to the mobile toy. In claim 2,
The operation control data storage unit is
As the travel control data, the acceleration / deceleration control data of the moving toy is stored in association with each course section of the course,
The setting change unit
When it is determined that the release condition is satisfied, the setting content of the acceleration / deceleration control data is changed to the setting content for canceling the acceleration / deceleration limit of the moving toy in each course section of the course,
The transmission processing unit
A program for performing processing for transmitting the acceleration / deceleration control data to the mobile toy. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
As a release condition setting unit for setting the release condition of the operation limit,
A program characterized by causing a computer to function. In claim 5,
The release condition setting unit
A program for changing the setting of the release condition according to the type of the moving toy used by a player. In claim 5 or 6,
The release condition setting unit
A plurality of release conditions are set as release conditions for the moving toy,
The setting change unit
When it is determined that the first release condition among the plurality of release conditions is satisfied, the first operation limit of the mobile toy is released, and the second release condition among the plurality of release conditions If it is determined that is satisfied, the second operation limit of the mobile toy is canceled. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 7,
A reception processing unit that performs processing for receiving from the mobile toy the actual motion result data obtained by operating the mobile toy based on the transmitted motion control data;
The release condition determination unit
A program for determining whether or not the release condition of the operation limit is satisfied based on the received actual operation result data. In claim 8,
The release condition determination unit
If the travel distance of the mobile toy exceeds a given distance, if the travel count of the mobile toy exceeds a given count, if the course lap count of the mobile toy exceeds a given count, When the traveling speed of the moving toy exceeds a given speed, it is determined that the release condition of the operation limit is satisfied in at least one case where the lap time of the moving toy is shorter than the given time. The program characterized by doing. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9,
A character data setting unit for setting character data of a character associated with the moving toy;
A character data storage unit for storing the character data;
As a parameter processing unit that performs calculation processing of the parameter value of the character data based on the evaluation result of the player's play results,
Make the computer work,
The release condition determination unit
A program for determining whether or not the release condition of the motion limit is satisfied based on the parameter value of the character data. In claim 10,
The transmission processing unit
The program which performs the process for transmitting the instruction information of the motion control corresponding to the parameter value of the character data to the mobile toy. In claim 11,
The parameter processing unit
The parameter value of the character data includes at least one of a maximum speed and a minimum speed of the mobile toy, an acceleration of the mobile toy, a deceleration of the mobile toy, a braking force of the mobile toy, and a reaction speed of the mobile toy. Process to change
The transmission processing unit
At least one of the maximum speed and minimum speed instruction information, the acceleration instruction information, the deceleration instruction information, the braking force instruction information, and the reaction speed instruction information of the mobile toy is stored in the mobile toy. The program characterized by performing the process for transmitting to. In any one of Claims 1 to 12,
As a simulation processing unit for performing a simulation process for operating a virtual moving body corresponding to the moving toy in a virtual space,
A program characterized by causing a computer to function. In claim 13,
The release condition determination unit
A program for determining whether or not the release condition is satisfied based on operation simulation result data in the simulation process. In claim 14,
The release condition determination unit
When the travel distance of the virtual mobile body exceeds a given distance, when the travel count of the virtual mobile body exceeds a given count, the number of course laps of the virtual mobile body exceeds the given count If the traveling speed of the virtual moving body exceeds a given speed, or at least one of the cases where the lap time of the virtual moving body is shorter than the given time, the release condition of the operation limit is A program characterized by judging that the above is satisfied. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 15,
The release condition determination unit
A program for determining that the release condition of the action limit is satisfied when a player acquires a given item through game play. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 16.
The release condition setting unit
The program for setting the release condition so that the release of the operation limit occurs at random. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 17,
The setting change unit
When the number of cancellations of the operation limit exceeds a given number of times, the operation limit cancellation processing is invalidated even when the cancellation condition is satisfied.   A computer-readable information storage medium, wherein the program according to any one of claims 1 to 18 is stored. An operation control data storage unit for storing operation control data which is data for controlling the operation of the mobile toy;
A release condition determination unit that determines whether or not a release condition of the movement limit of the mobile toy is satisfied;
When it is determined that the release condition is satisfied, a setting change unit that changes the setting content of the operation control data to the setting content that releases the operation limit of the mobile toy;
A transmission processing unit for performing processing for transmitting the operation control data for controlling the operation of the mobile toy to the mobile toy;
A game apparatus comprising: Body,
A prime mover mounted on the body for moving the moving toy;
A control unit for controlling the mobile toy;
A storage unit that stores operation control data that is data for controlling the operation of the mobile toy;
An external interface unit for receiving the motion control data from an external game device;
Including
The controller is
When the condition for releasing the movement limit of the moving toy is satisfied and the setting contents of the movement control data are changed to the setting contents for releasing the movement limit of the moving toy, the setting contents of the movement control data are changed. A mobile toy characterized in that it controls the movement of the mobile toy.

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