JP2010240470A - Cooking toy input system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sound or image processing system which enables a child to generally learn and enjoy the whole of cooking matching a cooking procedure. <P>SOLUTION: The cooking toy input system is a sound or image processing system used in play for practicing virtual cooking. The system includes: a plurality of input devices 11, 12, 13, 14 for practicing virtual cooking in different forms; and a sound or image processing device 3 which carries out sound or image processing corresponding to the input devices 11, 12, 13, 14 based on data inputted from the input devices 11, 12, 13, 14 and then outputs the result to an output play-back device 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a sound or image processing system used in a game for performing virtual cooking. More specifically, a sound or image processing system that realizes virtual cooking by performing sound or image processing corresponding to each input device based on data input from the input device and outputting the result to an output reproduction device. About.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are cooking toys that imitate various cooking utensils and food materials as toys used in games for performing virtual cooking such as a house.

  As a cooking toy with a stove, for example, there are those that simulate a flame by emitting light using an LED, and those that incorporate a sound generation device to make a cooking sound and provide a sense of realism of cooking. Some foods such as vegetables, fruits, and meat are given a work that can be divided and imitated by cutting these foods with a toy knife to imitate the food.

  In recent years, a sound or image processing system that performs predetermined sound or image processing based on data input from an input device and displays the result on an output reproduction device such as a television has been used for children's educational toys. ing. As such an educational toy, for example, a picture or character drawn on a tablet using a touch pen as an input device is displayed on the output reproduction device, or an input device imitating a car handle or gear By using the steering wheel and gear, a virtual drive can be performed while viewing the image displayed on the output reproduction device, and the user can become familiar with traffic rules.

  However, the cooking toy with the stove has a problem that when a pan or a frying pan is placed on the stove, the LED for simulating the flame is hidden behind these bottoms, and the simulation effect is reduced. In addition, a cooking toy that generates a cooking sound, for example, simply makes a jar sound, and has a problem of lack of realism. Furthermore, the conventional cooking toys often have a complicated arrangement of the respective switches and have a drawback that they are liable to malfunction.

  In addition, children's educational toys that use audio or image processing systems are provided as a so-called system kitchen such as a stove, chopping board, water supply, sink, etc. that the child can learn while enjoying the entire dish. There is no actual situation.

  Therefore, the present invention has an object to solve such conventional problems, and performs virtual cooking that allows a child to learn while enjoying the whole cooking according to the cooking procedure comprehensively. It is an object of the present invention to provide an audio or image processing system that can be used.

  In order to achieve this object, the present invention is an audio or image processing system used in a game for performing virtual cooking, and includes a plurality of input devices each performing different forms of virtual cooking, A sound or image processing system comprising: a sound or image processing device that performs sound or image processing corresponding to each input device based on data input from the input device and outputs the result to an output reproduction device. It is to provide.

  The voice or image processing system having this configuration can perform virtual cooking that can be learned by children while enjoying the whole cooking in accordance with the cooking procedure. Further, if data is input from only one input device, for example, independent virtual cooking corresponding to each input device such as baking, cutting, and washing can be performed.

  The sound or image processing device performs the sound or image processing according to a time interval between a first signal input from each input device and a second signal input next to the first signal. It can be carried out.

  With this configuration, for example, virtual cooking time, cooking timing, and the like change, and the result of virtually cooked cooking can be output in a form that is close to reality.

  Each of the input devices is integrally arranged, and at least two input devices can be arranged at different heights so that input operations to the input devices do not interfere with each other.

  With this configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous input to each input device.

  One of the plurality of input devices may include a vibration mechanism that vibrates based on a time interval between the first signal and the second signal.

  The input device provided with the vibration mechanism is a stove-like input device that simulates a stove. The input device transmits the vibration to a placed cooking utensil, and the input is turned on / off depending on whether the cooking utensil is placed. It can also be configured such that the on-state is maintained while the cooking utensil is placed.

  With this configuration, the cooking utensil itself can be vibrated according to the time during which the cooking utensil has been placed on the stove-like input device. Therefore, it can be brought closer to actual cooking and the sense of reality is improved.

  And the input device provided with the vibration mechanism has an engaging portion that engages with the cooking utensil, and the cooking utensil is formed with an engaged portion that engages with the engaging portion. Can do.

  With this configuration, even when the cooking utensil vibrates, the cooking utensil can be prevented from shifting or dropping from the stove-like input device.

  In addition, one of the engaging portion and the engaged portion can be a concave portion, and the other can be a convex portion.

  In addition, another one of the plurality of input devices can be arranged at a position where an input fulcrum is displaced from the center.

  The input device formed by displacing the input fulcrum is a chopping board-like input device that simulates a chopping board, and can also be formed with a recess indicating a position for placing the food material at a substantially central portion of the upper surface thereof.

  With this configuration, when the cutting board-like input device is pushed near the end or near the center of the input fulcrum, it is difficult to input an input signal. That is, it is possible to prevent an input signal from being input when an action of placing a virtual food in the concave portion of the cutting board-shaped input device or an action of putting a hand on the placed food is performed. On the other hand, when the end far from the input fulcrum is pressed, the input signal is smoothly input. That is, when the act of cutting the food is performed, the input signal is smoothly input, so that it is possible to prevent a signal different from the operation from being input. Moreover, since the said recessed part was provided, a foodstuff can be put in this part, and it can further prevent that an input signal is erroneously input.

  Further, another one of the input devices can change the input signal stepwise.

  The input device that changes the input signal stepwise can control the vibration of the input device including the vibration mechanism.

  Furthermore, the input device that changes the input signal in stages can constitute a thermal power adjustment knob-like input device that simulates a knob that adjusts the thermal power of the virtual stove.

  With this configuration, it is possible to change the way the fire passes to the food by adjusting the heating power control knob-like input device, for example, specifying fire extinguishing, low fire, medium fire, high fire, and the like. Moreover, the way the fire passes to the food can be changed according to the time spent at the designated position. For this reason, cooking closer to reality can be reproduced.

  Still another one of the plurality of input devices can be configured as a water lever-like input device that simulates a water supply lever that discharges and stops virtual water.

  The water lever-like input device can also include a biasing member that biases in the direction opposite to the input operation direction so as to return to the original position for each input operation.

  With this configuration, the user can perform input by moving the water supply lever-like input device only in one direction, for example, by pushing from the top to the bottom.

  The water supply lever-like input device can be arranged behind the cutting board-like input device and at a higher position than the cutting board-like input device.

  This layout makes it easy to cut the food. Further, when the water supply lever-like input device is operated, it is less likely that the cutting board-like input device is touched by mistake, so that an input signal can be prevented from being erroneously input.

  The sound or image processing device can control how to cut the ingredients of the virtual cooking according to the time interval between the first signal and the second signal input from the cutting board input device.

  Further, the sound or image processing device controls the way of the fire to the ingredients for virtual cooking according to the time interval between the first signal and the second signal input from the heating power adjustment knob-like input device. be able to.

  In addition, the sound or image processing device can control the amount of virtual tap water according to the time interval between the first signal and the second signal input from the water lever-like input device.

  Still further, another one of the plurality of input devices includes a selection button for selecting the content of the menu displayed on the output reproduction device and a determination button for determining the content selected by the selection button. Can do.

  The selection button and the determination button can be arranged at a position lower than the stove-like input device, the cutting board-like input device, and the water supply lever-like input device. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent an erroneous input signal from occurring.

  In addition, each of the input devices is integrally arranged on one virtual cooking table, and the virtual cooking table can be attached to and detached from the sound or image processing device.

  The present invention also provides an input system in which the above-described input devices are arranged in a single housing.

  The present invention also includes an input device and a sound or image processing device that performs sound or image processing based on data input from the input device and outputs the result to an output reproduction device, and performs virtual cooking. A peripheral device of an audio or image processing system used for playing to play, wherein the input device has a shape simulating a stove, and is turned on / off depending on whether a cooking utensil is placed, The present invention provides a peripheral device for inputting data corresponding to the placement time of the cooking utensil to the sound or image processing apparatus.

  In addition, the peripheral device may further include a vibration mechanism that vibrates according to the placement time of the cooking utensil.

  In addition, the peripheral device may include a second input device that inputs a signal for adjusting the heating power of the virtual stove.

  Furthermore, the present invention includes an input device and a sound or image processing device that performs sound or image processing based on data input from the input device and outputs the result to an output reproduction device, and includes virtual cooking A peripheral device of a sound or image processing system used in a game for performing a game, wherein the input device has a shape simulating a cutting board, and the peripheral device is arranged at a position displaced from the center of an input fulcrum To do.

  In addition, the present invention includes an input device and a sound or image processing device that performs sound or image processing based on data input from the input device and outputs the result to an output reproduction device. The peripheral device of the audio or image processing system used in the game for performing the game, wherein the input device has a shape simulating a water supply lever for releasing and stopping the water of the virtual water supply, and for each input operation A peripheral device having a biasing member that biases in the direction opposite to the input operation direction so as to return to the original position is provided.

  The present invention also provides a storage medium for realizing the above-described audio or image processing apparatus.

  In addition, the present invention provides an integrated input device in which a plurality of input devices configured to be input in different forms are integrated, and each input device based on data input from each input device. And a sound or image processing device that outputs the result to an output reproduction device. In the integrated input device, the plurality of input devices are arranged side by side in the front direction of the operator. Therefore, the input device on the back side with respect to the operator provides a sound or image processing system formed at a position higher than the input device on the near side.

  As described above, the audio or image processing system according to the present invention includes a plurality of input devices that respectively perform different forms of virtual cooking, and the input devices based on data input from the input devices. Is provided with a sound or image processing device that performs sound or image processing corresponding to the above and outputs the result to an output reproduction device, so that virtual cooking is developed based on data input by the user, and the output reproduction device According to the displayed video and audio, interactive virtual cooking that is fun and realistic can be performed. As a result, the whole dish can be learned in a fun manner, in accordance with the cooking procedure. In addition, if data is input from only one input device, it is possible to perform independent virtual cooking according to each input device such as washing, cutting, boiling and baking.

It is a perspective view which shows the state which connected the audio | voice or image processing system which concerns on this Embodiment of this invention to the output reproduction apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the state which connected the audio | voice or image processing system which concerns on this Embodiment of this invention to the output reproduction apparatus. It is a top view which shows the input system which concerns on this Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a right side view of FIG. 3. FIG. 4 is a left side view of FIG. 3. FIG. 4 is a front view of FIG. 3. It is a top view which shows the state which removed the stove mounting part of the stove-shaped input device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing along the VIII-VIII line shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing along the VN-VN line | wire shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing along the XX line of FIG. It is sectional drawing along the XI-XI line shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing along the XII-XII line | wire shown in FIG. It is a front view near the water supply lever-like input device concerning an embodiment of the invention, and is a figure showing the state where a part was fractured. It is sectional drawing along the XIV-XIV line | wire shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XV-XV shown in FIG. 3. It is a top view of the frying pan used with the audio | voice or image processing system which concerns on this Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing along the XVII-XVII line shown in FIG.

  Next, an example of a sound or image processing system for performing virtual cooking according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the audio or image processing system according to the present embodiment is connected to the output reproduction apparatus, and FIG. 2 is a diagram in which the audio or image processing system according to the present embodiment is connected to the output reproduction apparatus. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the input system according to the present embodiment, FIG. 4 is a right side view of FIG. 3, FIG. 5 is a left side view of FIG. 3, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a state in which the stove mounting portion of the stove-like input device is removed, FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII shown in FIG. 7, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX in FIG. 3, FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XI-XI shown in FIG. Is a cross-sectional view along the line XII-XII shown in FIG. 10, FIG. 13 is a front view of the vicinity of the water supply lever-like input device, a diagram showing a partially broken state, 14 is a sectional view taken along line XIV-XIV shown in FIG. 13, FIG. 15 is a sectional view taken along line XV-XV shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 16 is a sound or image processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a plan view of a frying pan used in the system, and FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XVII-XVII shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 15, the audio or image processing system 1 according to the present embodiment receives an input system 2 in which a plurality of input devices are integrated, and an input signal (data) from the input system 2. And a sound or image processing device 3 that performs sound or image processing corresponding to each of the input devices based on the received data and outputs the result to the output reproduction device 4.

  The input system 2 simulates a stove-like input device 11 that simulates a stove, a thermal power adjustment knob-like input device 12 that simulates a knob that adjusts the heating power of the stove, and a water supply lever on one housing 2A. Water supply lever-like input device 13, cutting board-like input device 14 simulating a cutting board, a selection button 15 consisting of four different input buttons 15A, 15B, 15C and 15D, and a decision to determine the content selected by the selection button 15 A button 16 and an input pen holder 18 that holds the input pen 17 are arranged.

  The stove-shaped input device 11 is arranged on the far right side (see FIG. 3) of the housing 2A and is turned on when a cooking tool such as a pan or a frying pan is placed in the center thereof. A stove switch 21 that is turned off when not being used is disposed.

  A ring-shaped convex portion 22 is provided around the stove switch 21, and the convex portions 22 are provided with mounting portions 22A, 22B, 22C and 22D on which the cooking utensils are placed at substantially equal intervals. It has been. Vibrating portions 23A and 23B that vibrate the cooking utensil placed above are arranged between the placing portions 22A and 22B and between the placing portions 22C and 22D.

  As shown in FIG. 9 in particular, the stove switch 21 has a substantially T-shaped cross section and is supported by a base 27 so as to be movable up and down. The stove switch 21 is normally biased upward by the biasing force of the coil spring 26. The lower end of the stove switch 21 is connected to the switch body 24 via the switch terminal 25. When the stove switch 21 is lowered by the weight of the cooking utensil on which the stove switch 21 is placed, the switch terminal 25 is pushed down, and the switch body 24 Turn on the. On the other hand, when the cooking utensil is removed, the coil spring 26 returns the stove switch 21 to its original position by the biasing force, and the switch body 24 is turned off. Data indicating the on / off state of the switch body 24 and the length of time of the on / off state are input to the control circuit 5 of the audio or image processing device 3 described in detail later.

  Since the stove-shaped input device 11 is configured such that the switch is turned on / off depending on whether or not the cooking utensil is placed, virtual cooking can be performed in a manner close to actual cooking.

  Further, a ring-shaped protrusion formed outside the bottom surface of a frying pan 80 (see FIGS. 16 and 17), which will be described in detail later, between the inside of the mounting portions 22A, 22B, 22C and 22D and the stove switch 21. A ring-shaped groove 20 with which the portion 81 is engaged is formed.

  The vibration parts 23A and 23B are connected to both ends of the base 28. As shown in FIG. 8, the base 28 swings around its center as a fulcrum by the coil spring 30 that expands and contracts with the rotation of the motor 29, and the swinging portions 23A and 23B vibrate up and down by the swing. It is configured as follows.

  This motor 29 is a control unit that controls the driving of the motor 29 when data input to the control circuit 5 of the sound or image processing device 3 from the thermal power control knob input device 12 described later in detail satisfies a predetermined value. A drive signal is input to (not shown) and the vibrators 23A and 23B are designed to vibrate.

  In this way, the stove-shaped input device 11 actually vibrates the vibration parts 23A and 23B up and down when a certain time has elapsed after placing a cooking tool such as a pan or a frying pan. Since the cooking utensil is actually vibrated to generate a sound, a more natural sound can be generated. Moreover, since a pan, a frying pan, etc. actually vibrate, virtual cooking with a higher presence can be performed.

  The thermal power adjustment knob-like input device 12 is provided on the side surface of the front side (side facing the user) of the housing 2A. This thermal power control knob-like input device 12 is provided with a thermal power control dial 31 at substantially the center thereof. As shown in FIG. 6 in particular, the heating power adjustment dial 31 is configured to be rotatable around a support shaft 33 so that it can be adjusted to the strong 32A, weak 32B and fire extinguishing 32C positions displayed on the front panel 31A. ing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11 in particular, the heating power adjustment dial 31 is formed with substantially semicircular grooves 34A, 34B and 34C on the bottom surface thereof. A projection 38 is formed on the right side of the groove 34A to press the switch buttons 61A and 61B shown in FIG.

  One end of an arm 36 is fixed to the back surface of the base 35 that supports the front panel 31A. A substantially semi-circular convex portion 36A that fits into the grooves 34A, 34B, and 34C is formed at a substantially central portion of the arm 36. Further, the other end of a coil spring 37 having one end fixed to the back surface of the base 35 is fixed to the other end of the arm 36. The arm 36 is always urged downward by a coil spring 37. Due to the urging force of the coil spring 37, the convex portion 36A is prevented from coming off from the fitted grooves 34A (34B and 34C) unless the heating power adjustment dial 31 rotates.

  When the thermal power adjustment dial-like input device 12 having this configuration is rotated so that the thermal power adjustment dial 31 is adjusted, for example, from the position of the fire extinguishing 32C to the position of the weak 32B, the arm 36 counters the biasing force of the coil spring 37. Detach from the groove 34C and fit into the groove 34B. At this time, the projection 38 presses the switch button 61B, and the signal that the heating power adjustment dial 31 is in the weak 32B position and the length of the time are transmitted to the control circuit 5 of the audio or image processing apparatus 3 described in detail later. Entered. Further, when the thermal power adjustment dial 31 is set from the fire extinguishing 32C position to the strong 32A position, a signal indicating that the projection 38 presses the switch button 61A and the thermal power adjustment dial 31 is at the strong 32A position and the time. Is input to the control circuit 5. It should be noted that, in the case of adjusting from weak 32B to strong 32A, and in the case of adjusting from strong 32A to weak 32B, the signals indicating the respective values and the time length control circuit 5 are similarly input.

  In addition, when the data input to the control circuit 5 of the sound or the image processing device 3 from the thermal power control knob input device 12 satisfies a predetermined condition, the motor 29 described above is driven based on this. The vibrating parts 23A and 23B are configured to vibrate.

  As shown in FIG. 3 in particular, the water supply lever-like input device 13 is arranged at the center on the back side of the housing 2A. A water faucet 41 is disposed on the left side of the water lever-like input device 13. Further, a sink 42 is disposed in front of the water supply lever-like input device 13 and the faucet 41.

  The water supply lever-like input device 13 includes an operation lever 43 extending from the switch cover 44. The operation lever 43 is configured to rotate about the support shaft 45 in the direction of the arrow X shown in FIG. The support shaft 45 is provided with a coil spring 46 that constantly biases the operation lever 43 upward. After the operating lever 43 is pushed in the direction of the arrow X by the coil spring 46, when the user releases the hand, the operating lever 43 immediately returns to the original position. For this reason, the water supply lever-like input device 13 is turned on and off by pushing down the operation lever 43 in the arrow X direction. For this reason, operation is easy.

  Inside the switch cover 44 of the operation lever 43, a rotating disk 47 that rotates together with the support shaft 45 is fixed. A convex portion 48 is formed on the outer periphery of the rotating disk 47, and moves along with the rotation of the support shaft 45 that rotates when the operation lever 43 is pushed down in the direction of the arrow X, and is provided in the switch cover 44. Depress switch button 49. When the user releases the hand and the operation lever 43 is returned to the original position, the switch button 49 is also returned to the original position. This switch button 49 is maintained in its current state (if it is on, it remains on) until the next depression, and if this state is on, its elapsed time will be It is input to the control circuit 5 of the sound or image processing apparatus 3 to be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 3 in particular, the cutting board-shaped input device 14 is disposed in front of the water lever input device 13 of the housing 2A, that is, in front of the sink 42. As shown in FIG. 13 in particular, the chopping plate input device 14 includes a chopping board body 51 and a support base 52 that supports the chopping board body 51 from below. The cutting board main body 51 is formed with a concave portion 53 that serves as a guide for placing virtual foods on the left side slightly from the center.

  Further, the cutting board main body 51 is provided so as to be swingable up and down with a position displaced from the center to the left as a fulcrum 56. A coil spring 57 that biases the cutting board body 51 upward is provided at a position displaced from the center of the bottom surface of the cutting board body 51 to the right side. The coil spring 57 plays a role of pushing up the cutting board body 51 pushed downward and returning it to the original position.

  On the right bottom surface of the cutting board main body 51, a protrusion 54 is formed for pressing the switch button 55 provided on the support base 52. That is, the projection 54 is configured to press the switch button 55 when the cutting board body 51 swings. The switch button 55 is turned on when pressed by the protrusion 54 and turned off when the pressure is released. The state of the switch button 55 and the switching interval are input to the control circuit 5 of the audio or image processing device 3 described in detail later.

  Thus, since the chopping fulcrum of the chopping board main body 51 is on the left side of the center, the center of the chopping board main body 51 is touched, a virtual food is placed on the recess 53, and a right-handed user can It is possible to prevent the switch button 55 from being pressed when the operation of cutting the food is not performed, such as attaching a left hand when performing the operation of cutting the food with a toy knife. Further, a right-handed user performs an operation of tapping the right side of the cutting board body 51 with a toy knife or the like when cutting food, and the switch button 55 is surely pressed by the protrusion 54 during this operation. It will be.

  Since the cutting board-shaped input device 14 is designed for a right-handed user, the swing fulcrum is set on the left side of the center. However, when designed for a left-handed user, The fulcrum should be set to the right of the center.

  Here, the cutting board-shaped input device 14 is disposed at a position lower than the water supply lever-shaped input device 13. For this reason, when it is going to operate the water supply lever-shaped input device 13, it can reduce operating the cutting board-shaped input device 14 accidentally. For this reason, it is possible to prevent an erroneous signal from being input to the audio or image processing apparatus 3 described in detail later.

  The selection button 15 is disposed at a position that is one step lower than the surface on which the stove-shaped input device 11, the water supply lever-shaped input device 13, and the cutting board-shaped input device 14 are disposed. The input buttons 15A, 15B, 15C and 15D constituting the selection button 15 have lower ends projecting from the bottom surface of the housing 2A, and are formed on the main body 100 of the sound or image processing apparatus 3 described in detail later. The buttons 71A, 71B, 71C (and 71D: not shown) can be directly pressed.

  Like the selection button 15, the decision button 16 is also arranged at a position that is one step lower, and can directly press the input button 72 formed on the main body 100 of the sound or the image processing apparatus 3 described in detail later. It is like that.

  Since the selection button 15 and the decision button 16 are arranged at a position one level lower than the surface on which the stove-like input device 11, the water supply lever-like input device 13 and the cutting board-like input device 14 are arranged, the stove-like input It is possible to prevent the selection button 15 and the decision button 16 from being accidentally pressed when trying to operate the device 11, the water supply lever-like input device 13, and the cutting board-like input device 14. In addition, when the selection button 15 or the determination button 16 is to be operated, it is possible to prevent the stove-shaped input device 11, the water supply lever-shaped input device 13, and the cutting board-shaped input device 14 from being accidentally pressed.

  The input pen holder 18 is also arranged at a position that is one step lower than the surface on which the stove-like input device 11, the water supply lever-like input device 13, and the cutting board-like input device 14 are arranged. The input pen holder 18 accommodates the input pen 17 used for designating a predetermined position of the set unit 102 formed inside the cover unit 101 of the sound or the image processing apparatus 3.

  Note that the housing 2A in which the input devices 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and the input pen holder 18 are arranged has a main body 100 of the sound or image processing device 3 by the fixing portions 40A and 40B provided on both sides thereof. Removably fixed to.

  The frying pan 80 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 has a ring-shaped convex portion 81 formed on the outer bottom surface thereof. The convex portion 81 is configured to engage with a ring-shaped groove 20 formed in the stove-shaped input device 11. By engaging the convex portion 81 and the groove 20, the frying pan 80 is prevented from shifting or dropping from the stove-shaped input device 11 when the vibrating portions 23 </ b> A and 23 </ b> B vibrate and the frying pan 80 vibrates. can do.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the audio or image processing device 3 receives signals output from the input devices 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 and the set unit 102 described in detail later, and performs desired processing. A control circuit 5 to perform, a ROM (read-only storage device) 6 that develops a program based on data input from the control circuit 5, a video circuit 7 that converts contents called from the ROM 6 into a video signal and an audio signal, and audio A circuit 8 is provided.

  The audio or image processing device 3 includes a main body 100 that fixes a housing 2A in which the input system 2 is arranged, and a lid portion 101 provided on the main body 100. The main body 100 is electrically connected to the input system 2, and signal data input from each input device 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and a set unit 102 described in detail later is supplied to the control circuit 5. It is configured to be entered.

  The set unit 102 of the lid unit 101 can be installed with a book 103 on which pictures, characters, and the like are drawn according to the contents of the virtual cooking program. When the user designates a desired position in the book 103 with the input pen 17, the coordinate data is input to the control circuit 5. In addition, a plurality of recesses 105 are formed at the edge of the book 103, and a page of the book 103 is displayed on the set unit 102 corresponding to the recess 105 by detecting light that has passed through these recesses 105. A detection unit 104 for detection is provided. The page data detected by the detection unit 104 is input to the control circuit 5.

  Thus, the setting unit 102 inside the lid 101 of the sound or image processing apparatus 3 also has a role as an input device.

  On the other hand, in the ROM 6, the contents printed on the book 103 or information related thereto is assigned to each coordinate of each page of the book 103 and stored. The contents corresponding to the coordinate data and the page data are called from the ROM 6, and the video signal and the audio signal are output to the display device 9 and the speaker 10 of the output reproduction device 4 by the video circuit 7 and the audio circuit 8. .

  Further, the contents based on the data input to the control circuit 5 from the input devices 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 are called from the ROM 6, and video signals and audio signals are output by the video circuit 7 and the audio circuit 8. The playback device 4 is configured to output to the display device 9 and the speaker 10.

  In the present embodiment, the ROM 6 is provided at the lower end of the book 103, and a connector portion (not shown) of the ROM 6 is connected to a connector portion (not shown) provided at a predetermined position of the lid 101. It was set as the structure connected.

  Next, a specific operation of the sound or image processing system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  First, the case where the game which makes a desired virtual dish is performed using the audio | voice or image processing system 1 which concerns on this Embodiment is demonstrated.

  The input system 2 is set on the main body 100 of the sound or image processing apparatus 3 and both are electrically connected. Next, the book 103 provided with the ROM 6 is set at a predetermined position of the setting unit 102 of the lid 101, and the ROM 6 is electrically connected to the sound or image processing apparatus 3. Further, the audio or image processing device 3 is electrically connected to an output reproduction device 4 such as a television.

  Next, when the menu to be created in the book 103 is clicked with the input pen 17, the page data on which the menu is printed and the clicked coordinate data are input from the set unit 102 to the control circuit 5. In the ROM 6, the contents that match both the data are called out, and the video circuit 7 and the audio circuit 8 output the video signal and the audio signal to the display device 9 and the speaker 10 of the output reproduction device 4. By this operation, how to make the menu is displayed on the output reproduction device 4, and explanation by voice is started.

  Virtual cooking is started according to the display and sound of the output reproduction device 4.

  First, when an instruction to wash the virtual food is issued, the user pushes down the operation lever 43 of the water lever-like input device 13 in the direction of the arrow X shown in FIG. At this time, since the water supply lever-like input device 13 is arranged at a position higher than the cutting plate-like input device 14 arranged in front thereof, it is prevented that the cutting plate-like input device 14 is erroneously operated. By this operation, the switch button 49 is pushed by the convex portion 48 of the rotating plate 47 and is turned on. Thereafter, the operating lever 43 is returned to the original position by the coil spring 46, but this ON state continues until the switch button 49 is pressed by the operating lever 43 next time. This ON signal is input to the control circuit 5, passes through the ROM 6, the video circuit 7 and the audio circuit 8, and the video is displayed on the display device 9 of the output reproduction device 4 where water flows from the tap water and the food is washed with this water A sound for washing the ingredients is generated from the speaker 10. In accordance with the video and audio, the user can perform a pseudo operation of washing food materials for toys formed from, for example, plastic.

  Here, the control circuit 5 measures the interval between the first signal indicating the ON state input from the water lever-like input device 13 and the second signal (signal indicating the OFF state) input next. Based on this, video and audio are output to the output reproduction device 4.

  Specifically, when the interval between the first signal and the second signal is short, a video with a small amount of water flowing from the water supply is obtained, and when the interval is long, a video with a large amount of water flowing from the water supply is displayed. Further, if the interval is an appropriate length, an image in which an appropriate amount of water flows is obtained.

  When a certain period of time has elapsed, an instruction to stop the water supply and finish washing the food is issued, and in accordance with this instruction, the operation lever 43 is pushed down in the direction of the arrow X shown in FIG. By this operation, the switch button 49 is pushed by the convex portion 48 of the rotating plate 47 and is turned off. Here, the off signal is input to the control circuit 5, and the output reproduction device 4 stops the video display and sound in which water flows from the water supply, and gives the user the next instruction.

  Next, when an instruction to cut the virtual food washed in the above process is issued, the user can place the food on the recess 53 formed slightly to the left of the center of the cutting board body 51 of the cutting board input device 14. Put on. This video is displayed on the display device 9 of the output reproduction device 4. The user places his / her hand on the food in order to cut the food with a toy knife in accordance with an instruction from the output reproduction device 4. At this time, since the fulcrum of the chopping board 51 is in a position deviated from the center of the chopping board body 51 to the left side, the chopping board body 51 can be prevented from oscillating by this operation. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a so-called erroneous input in which this type of signal is input to the control circuit 5 when the operation of “cutting the food” is not performed.

  When the user taps the cutting board body 51 with a toy knife in order to cut the food, the cutting board body 51 swings based on this operation, and the switch button 55 is pushed by the protrusion 54. When the switch button 55 is pressed, this signal is input to the control circuit 5. In this control circuit 5, the time interval between the first input signal input when the switch button 55 is pressed and the second input signal input when the switch button 55 is pressed next ( (Timing) is measured, and the processing for changing the size of the cut food is performed according to this time interval, the content corresponding to this is called from the ROM 6, and the video and audio are transmitted through the video circuit 7 and the audio circuit 8. Output to the output reproduction device 4. That is, how to cut the food displayed on the display device 9 changes according to this time interval.

  Specifically, for example, if the user cuts the virtual food material with a toy knife (hits the cutting board body 51) within 2 seconds, the food material is cut thin, and if it is 2 seconds to 4 seconds, the normal thickness is obtained. It is programmed to cut thickly after 4 seconds. Therefore, cooking close to reality can be performed.

  Next, when an instruction is given to bake the virtual food in the frying pan, the user places the frying pan 80 on the stove-shaped input device 11. The stove switch 21 is pushed by placing the frying pan 80, and an ON signal is input from the switch body 24 to the control circuit 5.

  Next, in accordance with an instruction from the output reproduction device 4, the heating power adjustment dial 31 of the heating power adjustment knob-like input switch 12 is turned to the strong 32A. As a result, the switch button 61 </ b> A is pushed by the protrusion 38, and this signal is input to the control circuit 5. The control circuit 5 also includes a first input signal that is input when the switch button 61A is pressed and a second signal that is input next (for example, a signal that the switch button 61B is pressed, or a thermal power The adjustment dial 31 measures the time interval (timing) until the signal (returned to the fire extinguishing 32C) is input, and performs a process of changing the way the fire passes to the food according to this time interval. The contents are called from the ROM 6, and the video and audio are output to the output reproduction device 4 through the video circuit 7 and the audio circuit 8. That is, the way the fire of the food displayed on the display device 9 changes according to the position of the heating power adjustment dial 31 and the time interval.

  Specifically, for example, if the heating power adjustment dial 31 remains at the strong 32A position, it burns quickly, and if it remains at the weak 32B position, it takes a long time for the food to pass through the fire, If the fire extinguishing 32C position is not set for a long time, charcoal will be burnt and charcoal will be displayed. If the strong 32A and the weak 32B are appropriately switched and the time is also appropriately set, an image of the dish that has been cooked with a moderate degree of baking is displayed.

  In the middle of this operation, when the frying pan 80 is lifted from the stove-shaped input device 11, the stove switch 21 is returned to its original position, and an OFF signal is input from the switch body 24 to the control circuit 5, the contents of the frying pan 80 are obtained. Is displayed on the display device 9. Also at this time, an image that flips over in a burned state, an image that flips over in a burned state, or an image that flips over in a suitable burn condition is displayed on the display device 9 according to the position of the heating power adjustment dial 31 and the time interval. Thereafter, when further heating is performed, the frying pan 80 is placed on the stove-shaped input device 11 again.

  On the other hand, the control circuit 5 measures the position of the heating power adjustment dial 31 and the time interval, and when a certain condition is satisfied, feeds back a signal for driving the motor 29 to a motor control unit (not shown) to drive the motor 29. The vibrating parts 23A and 23B are vibrated. As a result, the frying pan 80 placed on the stove-shaped input device 11 vibrates and a natural sound is generated. At this time, since the ring-shaped groove 20 is formed in the stove-shaped input device 11, and the convex portion 81 that engages with the groove 20 is formed on the bottom surface of the frying pan 80, the frying pan 80 vibrates. Even so, it can be prevented that the input device 11 is shifted or dropped.

  Next, when seasoning is performed according to an instruction from the output reproduction device 4, the input buttons 15A to 15D of the selection button 15 are pressed according to the instruction. These input buttons 15A to 15D are assigned with seasonings such as salt, pepper, sugar and soy sauce, respectively, and the amount is adjusted by the number of times the input buttons 15A to 15D are pressed.

  When seasoning is finished, the output reproduction device 4 instructs to press the enter button 16. By pressing the enter button 16, the display device 9 automatically arranges and completes the dish.

  Next, the audio or image processing device 3 executes a tasting program for the dish cooked in the above process, and outputs the result to the output reproduction device 4. At this time, the cooking is evaluated based on each signal input to the control circuit 5 in the cooking step.

  When the tasting party ends, the audio or image processing device 3 executes a cleanup program after washing the dishes, and the output playback device 4 issues a cleanup instruction. When the user presses the water supply lever-like input device 13 in accordance with this instruction, an image of washing dishes is displayed on the display device 9, and the sound is generated from the speaker 10.

  As described above, the voice or image input system 1 according to the present embodiment allows the user to enjoy a series of cooking in a comprehensive manner according to reality, such as washing, cutting, baking / simmering, seasoning, and serving the ingredients. Can learn.

  In addition, if the work can be performed correctly or successfully during cooking, the character displayed on the output reproduction device 4 praises the user. On the other hand, if the work cannot be performed well, the user is encouraged. Or interactive learning to give advice.

  In addition, in this Embodiment, although the case where a desired dish was made using all the input devices was demonstrated, not only this but the audio | voice or image input system 1 which concerns on this invention is each input device by a single item. It can also be used.

  For example, when boiling water is cooked in a pan using the stove-like input device 11, if a portion of the book 103 on which the stove is printed (or a portion on which an alternative character is printed) is specified, the page data and coordinate data Is input to the control circuit 5, and the contents corresponding to the data are called from the ROM 6, and the image and sound of the contents are output to the output reproduction device 4 through the video circuit 7 and the audio circuit 8.

  Next, the user places a pan (not shown) on the stove-like input device 11 according to the instruction of the output reproduction device 4, and places the heating power adjustment dial 31 of the heating power adjustment knob-like input device 12 at a predetermined position (strong). When it is turned to 32A or weak 32B), a state in which the water in the pan starts to boil after a while is displayed on the output reproduction device 4. At this time, the control circuit 5 measures the position of the heating power adjustment dial 31 and the time interval of the signal, and if these conditions are met, the vibrating parts 23A and 23B are vibrated as described above, the pan is vibrated, and the boiling is performed. Generate natural sounds that mimic what you did. Here, if a convex portion similar to the convex portion 81 formed on the bottom surface of the frying pan 80 is also formed on the bottom surface of the pan, the pan may be displaced from the stove-shaped input device 11 due to this vibration. Absent. When hot water is boiled, the fire power adjustment dial 31 is set to the fire extinguishing 32C according to the instruction of the output regeneration device 4, and the stove is extinguished.

  After this work is finished, for example, the character displayed on the output reproduction device 4 can perform an effect that a scene of drinking tea with this hot water is projected.

  Moreover, the water-lever input device 13 can perform the operation | work which puts a predetermined amount of water into a pan etc. other than the operation | work which wash | cleans foodstuffs and tableware. In this case as well, a portion of the book 103 on which water is printed (or a portion on which a character is printed) is designated by the input pen 17, and a water lever-like input device is designated according to the instructions displayed on the output reproduction device 4. The switch button 49 may be turned on / off by pressing the 13 operation levers 43.

  Also in this work, when the water is measured correctly, the character displayed on the output reproduction device 4 praises that the water has been measured correctly, and encourages and advises when it fails. It has become.

  Moreover, with the cutting board-shaped input device 14, the game which cuts vegetables quickly can also be performed, for example. In this game, the interval and the number of times the chopping board body 51 is hit with a toy knife are input to the control circuit 5, and the cutting method and speed of the vegetables are evaluated based on this data. In this case as well, if the portion of the book 103 on which the cutting board is printed (or the portion on which the character is printed) is designated by the input pen 17 and the work is performed in accordance with the instructions displayed on the output reproduction device 4, Good.

  In addition, the audio | voice or image processing system which concerns on this invention can perform the virtual cooking which arbitrarily combined arbitrary input devices other than embodiment mentioned above.

  Further, the layout of each input device described in this embodiment is an example, and it is needless to say that this layout can be changed as long as the function as each input device is not impaired.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in order to prevent the cooking utensil placed on the stove-shaped input device from being displaced or dropped even if the vibrating portion vibrates, the stove-shaped input device is provided with a recess, and cooking is performed. Although the case where the convex part engaged with this recessed part was provided in the bottom face of the utensil was explained, not only this but a convex part was provided in the stove-like input device, and the concave part engaged with this convex part on the bottom face of the cooking utensil The structure may be provided, or a combination of an engaging portion and an engaged portion having another shape may be employed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Audio | voice or image processing system 2 Input system 3 Audio | voice or image processing apparatus 4 Output reproduction | regeneration apparatus 5 Control circuit 6 ROM
7 Video circuit 8 Audio circuit 9 Display device 10 Speaker 11 Stove-shaped input device 12 Thermal power control knob-shaped input device 13 Water lever-shaped input device 14 Cutting plate-shaped input device 15 Selection button 16 Decision button 80 Fry pan 81 Protruding portion 100 Main body 101 Cover portion 102 set part 103 book

Claims (6)

A casing configured to simulate a kitchen including a sink, a plurality of input devices simulating any of a cutting board, a stove, and a water supply incorporated in the casing, and each of the plurality of input devices A pseudo-kitchen shape input device configured to be electrically connectable to a sound / image processing device,
Data and programs corresponding to each of the plurality of input devices are stored, and an information storage medium configured to be electrically connectable to the audio / image processing device;
Including
The pseudo kitchen shape input device and the data and program stored in the information storage medium are stored in the sound / image processing device electrically connected to the pseudo kitchen shape input device and the information storage medium. By executing the program read and developed from the medium, the corresponding data is read from the information storage medium according to the signal from the switch operated by the player's operation, and the state of the switch operated based on the read data is determined. A cooking toy input system configured to cause a process of outputting an image / audio signal to an output reproduction apparatus connected to the audio / image processing apparatus. A casing configured to simulate a kitchen including a sink, a plurality of input devices simulating any of a cutting board, a stove, and a water supply incorporated in the casing, and each of the plurality of input devices A pseudo-kitchen shape input device configured to be electrically connectable to a sound / image processing device,
Data and programs corresponding to each of the plurality of input devices are stored, and an information storage medium configured to be electrically connectable to the audio / image processing device;
Including
The data and program stored in the pseudo-kitchen shape input device and the information storage medium are obtained when the pseudo-kitchen shape input device and the information storage medium are electrically connected to the audio / image processing device. By executing a program read out and expanded from the information storage medium by the image processing apparatus, the audio / image processing apparatus reads out data corresponding to the signal from the switch operated by the player's operation from the information storage medium. , Configured to cause the output reproduction device connected to the audio / image processing device to perform processing to output an image / audio signal corresponding to the state of the switch operated based on the read data,
The cooking toy input system, wherein the sound / image processing device connecting the pseudo kitchen shape input device and the information storage medium constitutes a cooking toy. A casing configured to simulate a kitchen including a sink, a plurality of input devices simulating any of a cutting board, a stove, and a water supply incorporated in the casing, and each of the plurality of input devices A pseudo-kitchen shape input device configured to be electrically connectable to a sound / image processing device,
An information storage medium configured to store image / audio data and a program corresponding to the plurality of input devices, and to be electrically connected to the audio / image processing device;
Including
The data and program stored in the pseudo-kitchen shape input device and the information storage medium are stored when the pseudo-kitchen shape input device and the information storage medium are electrically connected to the sound / image processing device. By executing the program read and expanded from the medium, the audio / image processing apparatus
A process of reading data corresponding to the activated switch from the information storage medium;
Processing the read data to generate an image signal or audio signal corresponding to the input device in which the switch is activated;
A process of outputting the generated image signal or audio signal to an output reproduction device connected to the audio / image processing device;
The audio / image processing device connected to the pseudo kitchen shape input device and the information storage medium is operated by the player on the pseudo kitchen shape input device. A cooking toy input system comprising a cooking toy that outputs images and sounds corresponding to the operation of the input device from the output reproduction device.   The cutting board in the input device that simulates the cutting board is configured to be swingable with respect to a fulcrum provided on a housing that is configured to simulate the kitchen, and when the operation of hitting the cutting board with a toy knife is performed, The switch according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the switch is operated in response to a swing of a cutting board, and a signal corresponding to the operated switch is input to the sound / image processing apparatus. Or a cooking toy input system. The input device that simulates the stove includes a switch that outputs a signal to the sound / image processing device in response to an operation of placing or removing the pseudo cooking utensil on the stove in the input device, A vibration unit that vibrates in response to the input power, and a heating power adjustment knob-like input device that adjusts the heating power of the stove in the input device by operating a heating power adjustment dial,
In the input device that simulates the stove, when the simulated cooking utensil is placed, the switch is operated to output a signal to the sound / image processing device, and further, the signal is output according to the operation of the heating power adjustment dial. Output to audio / image processing device,
The audio / image processing device is configured to transmit a signal to the vibrating unit after a predetermined time to vibrate the vibrating unit and generate a sound simulating boiling from the output reproduction device. The cooking toy input system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The input device that simulates the water supply includes a switch that outputs a signal to the sound / image processing device in accordance with an operation on a lever provided in the water supply, and is based on a signal from a switch that operates in response to the operation. The audio / image processing apparatus processes data read from the information storage medium, outputs an image signal and an audio signal corresponding to the processed data to the output reproduction apparatus, and water flows to the output reproduction apparatus. The cooking toy input system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a washing image is displayed and a sound of water is generated from the output reproduction device.

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