JP2017055825A - Method for proceeding game by touch input, interface program and terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game screen which is visible for a user who plays a timing game.SOLUTION: There is provided a method which is executed on a terminal comprising a display and a touch panel. When an initial touch position is detected, an initial angle, which corresponds to a length of a circular arc having a prescribed radius in which the initial touch position is a base point, is calculated. Then, an elastic object and a timing index are displayed on the initial touch position, the timing index is moved to a prescribed position on the circular arc from the initial touch position, and the elastic object is deformed and displayed so as to follow the timing index. Then, the timing index is moved to the initial touch position from the prescribed position and is displayed, and the elastic object which is deformed so as to follow the timing index is displayed. In a period until the timing index returns to the initial touch position from a position immediately before the timing index returns to the initial touch position, if a next touch input is detected, an evaluation value to the next touch input is raised.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a method for progressing a game by touch input by a user, an interface program, and a terminal.

  In recent years, terminals equipped with a touch panel that does not have a keyboard or the like and accepts only a touch input have become widespread. As described in Patent Document 1, for example, there is a portable game device that plays a game on a terminal equipped with a touch panel while referring to a timing at which an object displayed on a display moves in accordance with music. In the portable game device of Patent Document 1, an object displayed on a display is moved in accordance with music, and the user measures the timing at which the object overlaps the timing indicator, and touches a display different from that displaying the object. The game progresses by inputting.

JP 2013-386

  However, the technique of Patent Document 1 requires a dedicated terminal having a new display in addition to the object display display. In addition, the operation of simply touching a display different from the display display according to the music is monotonous for the user, and there is no development of the game content, so the user gets bored with the game when reaching a certain level. End up.

The present invention
(1) A method executed on a terminal including a display and a touch panel provided in association with the display,
A touch input detection step of detecting an initial touch position by an initial touch input on the touch panel;
When the initial touch position is detected,
Setting an initial angle θ _ini corresponding to the length of an arc having a predetermined radius r based on the detected initial touch position;
A first display processing step of displaying an elastic object and a timing index on the display at the detected initial touch position;
A second display processing step of causing the display to display the timing index that moves from the initial touch position to a predetermined position on the arc and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index;
A third display processing step when displaying the timing index moving from the predetermined position to the initial touch position and the elastic object deforming to follow the timing index on the display;
A timing coincidence detecting step for detecting whether a next touch input is detected when the timing indicator returns to the initial touch position;
A method. The present invention also provides:
(2) A terminal provided with a display and a touch panel provided in association with the display,
A touch input detection unit for detecting an initial touch position by an initial touch input on the touch panel;
When the initial touch position is detected,
Setting an initial angle θ _ini corresponding to the length of an arc having a predetermined radius r based on the detected initial touch position;
A first display processing unit for displaying an elastic object and a timing index on the display at the detected initial touch position;
A second display processing unit that causes the display to display the timing index that moves from the initial touch position to a predetermined position on the arc and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index;
A third display processing unit for displaying on the display the timing object that moves from the predetermined position to the initial touch position and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index; and the timing index is the initial touch A timing coincidence detector that detects whether the next touch input is detected when returning to the position;
It is related with a terminal provided with.

  The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following more specific description of the embodiments of the invention, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims.

  According to the present invention, a more interesting timing game can be provided. Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game screen that is easy to visually recognize for a user who plays a timing game. Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description of the embodiments, the accompanying drawings, and the claims.

1 shows an external view of a terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention. 1 shows a hardware configuration diagram of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention. 4A to 4C are schematic diagrams for explaining display of an elastic object and a timing index according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5A-5C are screenshots of a game in progress with an explanation of the display of elastic objects and timing indicators, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. 6A to 6C are schematic diagrams for explaining display of an elastic object, a timing index, and a region in which these are movable, which are set according to an initial touch position according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a flowchart diagram illustrating processing of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 8A-8C are screenshots of the game in progress with an explanation of the display of two elastic objects and two timing indicators, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. 9A to 9C are schematic diagrams for explaining predetermined positions designated corresponding to each of two timing indexes according to one embodiment of the present invention. 10A to 10C are schematic diagrams for explaining predetermined positions designated corresponding to each of the three timing indexes according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11A to FIG. 11D are schematic diagrams for explaining predetermined positions designated corresponding to each of the three timing indexes according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a basic diagram accompanying description of the predetermined position virtually designated outside the display by the user's flick operation according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[Description of Embodiment of the Present Invention]
First, the contents of the embodiment of the present invention will be listed and described. A method, an interface program, and a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention have the following configurations.
(Item 1)
A method executed on a terminal including a display and a touch panel provided in association with the display,
A touch input detection step of detecting an initial touch position by an initial touch input on the touch panel;
When the initial touch position is detected,
Setting an initial angle θ _ini corresponding to the length of an arc having a predetermined radius r based on the detected initial touch position;
A first display processing step of displaying an elastic object and a timing index on the display at the detected initial touch position;
A second display processing step of causing the display to display the timing index that moves from the initial touch position to a predetermined position on the arc and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index;
A third display processing step when displaying the timing index moving from the predetermined position to the initial touch position and the elastic object deforming to follow the timing index on the display;
A timing coincidence detecting step for detecting whether a next touch input is detected when the timing indicator returns to the initial touch position;
A method comprising:
(Item 2)
2. The method according to item 1, wherein the initial angle θ _ini is set so that an area having a predetermined radius r with respect to the initial touch position falls within a displayable area of the display.
(Item 3)
Each time the next touch input is detected,
Determining the predetermined position to be a random position on the arc;
An item that repeats the first display processing step, the second display processing step, the third display processing step, and the timing match detection step with respect to a predetermined position determined for the next touch input. The method according to 1.
(Item 4)
In the timing coincidence detection step, when the timing indicator returns to the initial touch position, the method further comprises the step of determining the number of timing indicators when the next touch input is detected.
The first display processing step, the second display processing step, and the third display processing step are performed according to each of the predetermined positions corresponding to the determined timing indicators,
The method according to item 1, wherein the timing coincidence detecting step detects whether a touch input is detected when each of the increased timing indicators returns to the initial touch position.
(Item 5)
When there are two timing indicators,
The first predetermined position corresponding to the first timing index is designated as an arbitrary position on an arc having a predetermined radius r having an initial angle θ _ini with the initial touch position as a base point,
The second predetermined position corresponding to the second timing index is on an arc of a predetermined radius r having an angle obtained by adding the first angle difference Δθ1 to the first angle θ1 corresponding to the first predetermined position. Specified in the position of
Item 5. The method according to Item4.
(Item 6)
The initial angle θ _ini is an angle obtained by subtracting the first angle difference Δθ1 from an angle θ corresponding to a maximum displayable area of the display in an area having a predetermined radius r with the initial touch position as a base point. 5. The method according to 5.
(Item 7)
When there are two timing indicators,
The first predetermined position corresponding to the first timing index is designated as an arbitrary position on an arc having a predetermined radius r having an initial angle θ _ini with the initial touch position as a base point,
The second predetermined position corresponding to the second timing index exceeds the angle obtained by adding the second angle difference Δθ2 to the first angle θ1 corresponding to the first predetermined position, and sets the third angle difference Δθ3. Having an arbitrary position on an arc of a predetermined radius r,
Item 5. The method according to Item4.
(Item 8)
The initial angle θ _ini is obtained by calculating the second angle difference Δθ2 and the third angle difference Δθ3 from the angle θ corresponding to the maximum displayable area of the display in a region having a predetermined radius r based on the initial touch position. Item 8. The method according to Item 7, wherein the angle is a drawn angle.
(Item 9)
When a flick operation on the display object is detected after the previous touch input is detected and before the timing index related to the previous touch input moves to the initial touch position,
A display object processing step for moving and displaying the display object according to the detected direction of the flick operation;
Flick display processing step,
Displaying an elastic object and a timing index on the display at the initial touch position;
The timing index that moves from the initial touch position to a predetermined external position that is in the direction of the flick operation and virtually exists outside the display of the terminal, and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index Displaying on the display;
Displaying on the display the timing index that moves from the external predetermined position to the initial touch position and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index;
The method of item 3, further comprising: a flick display processing step comprising:
(Item 10)
An interface program for causing a processor of the terminal to execute the method according to any one of items 1 to 9.
(Item 11)
A terminal comprising a display and a touch panel provided in association with the display,
A touch input detection unit for detecting an initial touch position by an initial touch input on the touch panel;
When the initial touch position is detected,
Setting an initial angle θ _ini corresponding to the length of an arc having a predetermined radius r based on the detected initial touch position;
A first display processing unit for displaying an elastic object and a timing index on the display at the detected initial touch position;
A second display processing unit that causes the display to display the timing index that moves from the initial touch position to a predetermined position on the arc and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index;
A third display processing unit for displaying on the display the timing object that moves from the predetermined position to the initial touch position and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index; and the timing index is the initial touch A timing coincidence detector that detects whether the next touch input is detected when returning to the position;
Comprising a terminal.
(Item 12)
The terminal further includes
An image processing unit that determines the predetermined position as a random position on the arc every time the next touch input is detected;
The first display processing unit, the second display processing unit, the third display processing unit, and the timing coincidence detection unit repeatedly perform processing regarding a predetermined position determined for the next touch input. The terminal according to item 7.
(Item 13)
When the front Symbol timing indication is returned to the initial touched position, the next touch input is detected, the image processing unit determines the number of timing indicators, the predetermined position corresponding to each of the determined timing indicators In accordance with each, the first display processing unit, the second display processing unit, and the third display processing unit execute processing,
12. The terminal according to item 11, wherein the timing coincidence detection unit detects whether a touch input is detected when each of the increased timing indicators returns to the initial touch position.
(Item 14)
If a flick operation on the display object is detected between the time when the previous touch input is detected and the timing index moves to the initial touch position, the display object is moved according to the detected direction and distance of the flick operation. A display object processing unit to be displayed;
A flick display processing unit,
Display an elastic object and a timing index on the display at the initial touch position;
The timing index that moves from the initial touch position to a predetermined external position that is in the direction of the flick operation and virtually exists outside the display of the terminal, and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index On the display,
Item 12. The terminal according to Item 11, further comprising a flick display processing unit that causes the display to display the timing index that moves from the external predetermined position to the initial touch position and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index.
[Details of the embodiment of the present invention]
First Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an external view of a terminal according to an embodiment. A terminal 100 shown in the figure includes a touch panel 102 having a screen display function. In the present application documents, a device that exhibits the screen display function of the touch panel 102 is referred to as a display 104. In addition, the terminal can include a speaker 106 (not shown). The touch panel 102 detects a touch operation by the user under the control of the processor. The display 104 displays a graphic corresponding to a touch operation on the touch panel by the user. The terminal 100 is a device for realizing the functions shown in FIG. In addition, if this terminal is a terminal provided with touch panels, such as devices, such as a smart phone, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant: Personal Digital Assistant), a tablet-type computer, it is executable.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the terminal 100 can include a processor 202, a memory 204, a display unit 206, an input unit 208, an output unit 210, and a part or all of the communication unit 212, which are mutually connected by a bus. Connected for data communication. The memory 204 of the terminal 100 stores an interface program, a game program, and game data according to an embodiment of the present invention. These programs are executed by the processor, and the user uses the touch panel 102 of the terminal 100 to play a game. Can enjoy. Note that the memory temporarily stores data generated while the processor is operating in accordance with the interface program and data used by the processor. The display unit 206 corresponds to the display 104, the input unit 208 corresponds to the touch panel 102, and the output unit 210 corresponds to the speaker 106. The communication unit 212 establishes a connection between the terminal 100 and the network under the control of the processor. The interface unit, game program, and game data may be supplied to the terminal 100 from a remote location by the communication unit 212 of the terminal 100 via a communication network.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The terminal 100 includes a processing unit 300 that includes all or a part of the touch input detection unit 310, the image processing unit 320, the timing coincidence detection unit 330, the touch input evaluation unit 340, and the scale adjustment unit 350. The image processing unit 320 can further include a display object processing unit 322 and a region setting unit 324. The touch panel 102 detects a touch operation by the user under the control of the processor. The processing unit 300 generates a graphic based on the contact operation by the user detected by the touch panel 102 and outputs the graphic to the display 104, or generates a sound having a different scale based on the contact operation by the user detected by the touch panel 102. Or output to the speaker 106. In FIG. 3, each element described as a functional block for performing various processes can be configured with a processor, a memory, and other integrated circuits in hardware, and loaded into the memory in software. This is realized by various programs. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that these functional blocks can be realized by hardware, software, or a combination thereof.

  Hereinafter, the operation of each functional unit provided in the processing unit 300 illustrated in FIG. 3 will be described in detail. The touch input detection unit 310 can detect various operation information based on an operation with a user's finger or the like on the user's touch panel, for example, a touch position by a tap operation that is a short-time contact. Specifically, when the touch sensor detects a tap operation by a short-time contact with a user finger or the like on the touch panel, the touch input detection unit 310 detects a coordinate position of the touch input by the tap operation. The touch input detection unit 310 detects the coordinate position of the touch input by the first tap operation as the initial touch position. The initial touch position may be an arbitrary position on the display 104. Note that the touch input detection unit 310 not only detects a tap operation based on a short contact such as hitting the touch surface, but also performs a swipe operation in which the finger moves on the touch surface while the user's finger is in contact with the touch panel, It is possible to detect a flick operation that moves the contact surface so that the finger can be quickly repelled. In the following description, an operation with a user finger will be described as an example.

  When the initial touch position by the tap operation is detected by the touch input detection unit 310, the image processing unit 320 causes the display 104 to display an elastic object having an initial shape around the initial touch position. Thereafter, the image processing unit 320 displays the elastic object so that the elastic object is elastically deformed so that the elastic object returns to the initial shape again after partially extending from the initial shape to a predetermined position. The display 104 is displayed so that the timing index is displayed in conjunction with the movement. The elastic object behaves as an elastic body on the display in response to a user tap operation on the touch panel. The predetermined position is an arbitrary position on the display 104 and is randomly designated by the image processing unit 320 for each touch input by the user. The longer the distance between the predetermined position and the initial touch position, the longer it takes for the elastic object to be extended from the initial touch position to the predetermined position and return to the initial touch position again. That is, it is possible to lengthen the time from the previous touch input until the next touch input is requested to the user. Note that the distance between a predetermined position designated based on each touch input and the initial touch position may be fixed or variable.

  Hereinafter, the processing flow of the image processing unit 320 will be described with reference to FIGS. When the initial touch position is detected, the image processing unit 320 causes the display 104 to display the elastic object 402 and the timing index 406 having an initial shape centering on the detected initial touch position (first display process). Then, the image processing unit 320 randomly determines a predetermined position, which is the position where the elastic object is most extended, as an arbitrary position on the display. The initial shape of the elastic object 402 is, for example, a circular shape as shown in FIG. 4A. In FIG. 4A, the predetermined position is, for example, a position 404. In FIG. 4A, the predetermined position 404 is exemplarily displayed to indicate that it has not changed in FIGS. 4A to 4C, but the predetermined position 404 may not be displayed.

  Next, the image processing unit 320 (second and third display processing units) sets the timing index on the display 104 so that the timing index 406 returns to the initial touch position again after the timing index 406 moves from the initial touch position to a predetermined position. Display (second and third display processing). The image processing unit 320 (second and third display processing units) also deforms from the initial shape toward a predetermined position so that a part of the elastic object 402 follows the timing index, and then the predetermined position. The elastic object that is deformed toward the initial touch position is displayed on the display 104 (second and third display processes). FIG. 4B shows a shape before the tip of the elastic object reaches a predetermined position. After that, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the front end 408 of the elastic object 402 and the center of the timing index 406 reach a predetermined position 404, the image processing unit 320 superimposes the timing index 406 on the front end 408 of the elastic object. Can be displayed on the display 104 (second display processing). The elastic object can be composed of a base portion 412 fixed at the initial touch position, a tip portion 408, and a connection portion 410 that connects between the base portion and the tip portion. The elastic object gradually moves at a predetermined speed while being deformed so that the tip portion is pulled to a predetermined position while the base portion is fixed at the initial touch position. Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 4C, when the elastic object 402 is extended to a predetermined position 404, for example, the user can attack the enemy character. The timing index 406 indicates, for example, the timing when the enemy character is attacked, or when the tip of the elastic object returns to the initial touch position and assumes the initial shape, the user can perform a tap operation. It is an index to specify the required timing. The timing indicator 406 is illustratively a circular icon in FIG. 4C, but may be another shape.

  The timing index may be moved and displayed from the initial touch position to the predetermined position 404 corresponding to the touch input in conjunction with the movement of the tip of the elastic object, and further moved to the initial touch position. The elastic object may be moved and displayed in the middle of returning from the predetermined position to the initial touch position. As described above, the timing index is for clearly indicating the timing for requesting the tap operation to the user. Therefore, if the elastic object is displayed immediately before the elastic object returns to the initial shape, the user is based on the timing index. The timing for touch input cannot be estimated. Therefore, the image processing unit 320 displays the timing index over a period that allows the user to estimate the timing of touch input.

  Thereafter, the image processing unit 320 randomly designates the predetermined position 404 as an arbitrary position on the display each time a touch input by the user to the touch panel is detected, and the initial shape elastic object and the timing index at the initial touch position. Is displayed on the display 104, and after moving from the initial touch position to the newly designated predetermined position, the timing index 406 that returns to the initial touch position again, and a part of the elastic object 402 follow the timing index. The process of causing the display 104 to display an elastic object that is deformed from the initial shape toward a predetermined position and then deformed from the predetermined position toward the initial touch position is repeated. Note that the image processing unit 320 can arbitrarily determine a period from the previous touch input until the next touch input is requested, but if the period is too short, the user operation is difficult, and if the period is too long, the user For example, it is not possible to fully enjoy an attack action in which many attacks against enemy characters are desired in a short time.

  In this embodiment, by displaying the elastic object in conjunction with the movement of the timing index, the user can more visually obtain the distance and direction from the initial touch position to the timing index. In this embodiment, by using the elastic object for the attack of the enemy character, the user can have a pseudo-experience as if the attack performed using the smartphone has elasticity. Furthermore, the user can develop the game content by performing touch input with good timing in accordance with the movement of the timing index and attacking and defeating the enemy character. 5A to 5C are screen shots when a program including an interface program according to an embodiment of the present invention is implemented. FIG. 5A shows the elastic object 402 having an initial shape at the detected initial touch position. FIG. 5B shows the elastic object 402 that has been deformed by being stretched so as to be pulled from the initial touch position to the predetermined position 404, and a timing index 406 at the predetermined position 404. FIG. 5C shows the elastic object 402 that is released from the predetermined position 404 and returns to the initial shape and returns to the initial touch position, and the timing index 406 that has moved from the predetermined position to the initial touch position together with the elastic object.

  The timing coincidence detection unit 330 detects whether the next touch input is detected when the timing index 406 returns to the initial touch position. More specifically, the timing coincidence detection unit 330 acquires detection information of the next touch input by the user from the touch input detection unit 310. In addition, the timing coincidence detection unit 330 uses the image processing unit 320 to acquire the time for the timing index to return to the initial touch position. The timing coincidence detection unit 330 determines whether the next touch input is performed when the timing index returns to the initial touch position, or whether the next touch input is performed on the initial touch position. Note that the next touch input only needs to be made at an arbitrary position on the display, and it is not necessary to determine whether or not the next touch input has been made at the initial touch position. This is because, for example, the enemy character moves and the enemy character overlaps the initial touch position before the timing index returns to the initial touch position.

  The touch input evaluation unit 340 can increase the evaluation value for the next touch input when the timing coincidence detection unit 330 detects the next touch input for the initial touch position when the timing index returns to the initial touch position. . More specifically, for example, when the enemy character is attacked by the first touch input (first touch input), the damage (evaluation value) given to the enemy character is set to 10. When it is detected that the next touch input (second touch input) is performed with good timing when the timing index returns to the initial touch position, the touch input evaluation unit 340 based on the second touch input gives the enemy character. The damage that can be done can be 20. Furthermore, if the next touch input (third touch input) is performed with good timing when the timing index returns to the initial touch position, the touch input evaluation unit 340 may damage the enemy character due to the third touch input. 30. Therefore, when the timing index returns to the initial touch position, the user cannot increase the evaluation value for the next touch input without performing the next touch input for the initial touch position. Note that the touch input evaluation unit 340 can change the way of display, such as changing the color and shape of the timing index or blinking each time the evaluation value for the touch input increases. Further, the image processing unit 320 can cause the display 104 to display a value related to the evaluation value for the determined touch input. For example, the image processing unit 320 displays the damage given to the enemy character, displays the remaining ability of the enemy character attacked by the attack power, or indicates characters that indicate that the touch input has been made with good timing, for example, FIG. “COMBO” can be displayed as shown in FIG. In the present invention, the user can change the development of the battle game by increasing the attack power of the character by touching according to the timing index displayed on the display. Can proceed.

When the timing coincidence detecting unit 330 detects the next touch input (second touch input) to the initial touch position with good timing when the timing coincidence returns to the initial touch position, the scale adjustment unit 350 detects the first scale. When the sound, for example, “de”, is output to the speaker 106 and the next touch input (third touch input) is detected at a good timing in the timing coincidence detection unit 330, the sound of the second scale, for example, “ "Sound" is output to the speaker 106. The sound of the second scale can be set higher than the sound of the first scale. That is, the scale adjustment unit 350 outputs a sound of a different scale to the speaker 106 every time the next touch input is detected by the user with good timing. Since the user can audibly understand during the game play that the touch input is made in accordance with the timing index displayed on the display, the game can be developed with a higher preference. .
Second Embodiment In a further embodiment of the present invention, the image processing unit 320 includes an area setting unit 324. The area setting unit 324 sets a movement area where the elastic object and the timing index can move. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a game screen that is easy to visually recognize for a user who is playing a timing game. For example, if the elastic object and the timing index are elastically deformed / moved outside the display surface of the display, the user cannot estimate the timing at which the timing index returns to the initial touch position. In the present embodiment, a center moving area in which the center of the timing index moves is set so that the elastic object and the timing index are always displayed within the displayable area of the display. Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  6A to 6C show a two-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system (x, y) of the touch panel plane, an initial touch position P0 (x0, y0) in the coordinate system, and a center movement area 608 determined according to the initial touch position (FIG. 6A to C), a display impossible area 602 (shaded area shown in FIGS. 6A to C), a displayable area 604 (area surrounded by a one-dot chain line shown in FIGS. 6A to C), and a center line 606. Show. 6A to 6C show a state in which the tip portion 408 of the elastic object 402 has reached a predetermined position 404 and the timing index 406 is displayed superimposed on the tip portion 408 of the elastic object 402. 6A shows the center movement area 608 when the initial touch position P0 is on the right side of the center line 606, and FIG. 6B shows the center movement area 608 when the initial touch position P0 is on the left side of the center line 606. FIG. 6C shows the center movement area 608 when the initial touch position P0 is on the center line 606. FIG. The non-displayable area 602 is an area on the touch panel plane where an elastic object and a timing index are not displayed even when a touch input is made, and is an area for displaying a menu or the like, for example. A displayable area 604 is an area on the touch panel plane on which an elastic object that elastically deforms in response to a touch input and a moving timing index can be displayed. The center line 606 exists at the center of the width of the displayable area 604 in the x-axis direction. Although the center line 606 is shown to indicate that the shape of the center moving region 608 changes when the initial touch position P0 with respect to the center line is different, it may not be displayed.

The center movement area 608 is an area that is set by the area setting unit 324 and in which the center of the timing index 406 is movable. The center movement area 608 is based on the initial touch position with the y0 coordinate of the initial touch position P0 (x0, y0) as the lowest limit in order to prevent the elastic object and the timing index from being hidden by the finger of the user performing the touch operation. _Are fan-shaped or semicircular regions having an initial angle θ _ini of a predetermined radius r. Since the elastic object has a certain area with the initial touch position as a base point, for example, when the initial touch position is at the outer edge of the displayable area 604, the entire elastic object cannot be displayed on the display. Accordingly, the area setting unit 324 can set the center movement area 608 based on an area slightly narrower than the displayable area 606.

The initial angle θ _ini is set by the area setting unit 324 so that the center of the timing index 406 to be displayed is within the displayable area 604 over the entire movement period. That is, the initial angle θ _ini is an angle corresponding to a region in which a fan-shaped or semicircular region having a predetermined radius r with the initial touch position P0 (x0, y0) as a base point fits in the displayable region 604. In the present embodiment, the initial angle θ _ini is an angle corresponding to the maximum area in which a fan-shaped area having a predetermined radius r with the initial touch position as a base point fits in the displayable area 604. The radius r is a distance from the initial touch position to the position where the elastic object is most extended, is initially set, and is a fixed value.

  The displayable area 604 may be an area other than the non-displayable area 602 on the touch panel plane, or may be an area narrower than an area other than the non-displayable area 602 on the touch panel plane as shown in FIG. 6A. When a touch input is made at a position immediately below the non-displayable area 602 (for example, the position 610 shown in FIG. 6A), a predetermined radius r with the initial touch position as a base point with the y0 coordinate of the initial touch position P0 as the lowest limit. The fan-shaped or semicircular center moving area 608 almost overlaps the non-displayable area 602, and the elastic object that is elastically deformed and the moving timing index cannot be substantially displayed. In order to avoid such a situation, the displayable area 604 is narrower than the area other than the non-displayable area 602 on the touch panel plane.

First, when the initial touch position is detected by the touch input detection unit 310, the region setting unit 324 sets a center moving region 608 in which the center of the timing index moves based on the initial touch position. The area setting unit 324 calculates the initial angle θ _ini of the center moving area 608 based on the radius r so that the center of the timing indicator 406 that is moved and displayed is within the displayable area 604 over the entire moving period. The initial angle θ _ini is calculated so that a fan-shaped or semi-circular area having a radius r starting from the initial touch position falls within the displayable area 604.

Next, the image processing unit 320 randomly designates a predetermined position corresponding to the initial touch input at an arbitrary position on the arc having the radius r and the initial angle _{θini with} the initial touch position P0 as a base point. Then, the image processing unit 320 is displayed so that the elastic object 402 is elastically deformed so as to return to the initial shape again after elastically extending from the initial shape to a predetermined position corresponding to the initial touch input. Further, the display 104 is displayed so that the timing index 406 is displayed in conjunction with the movement of the tip of the elastic object.

Next, the timing coincidence detection unit 330 determines whether the next touch input is performed when the timing index 406 returns to the initial touch position, that is, whether the next touch input is performed with good timing. When it is determined that the next touch input has been performed when the timing index 406 returns to the initial touch position, the image processing unit 320 _selects an arbitrary arc on the arc having the radius r and the initial angle _{θini from} the initial touch position P0. A predetermined position corresponding to the next touch input is determined at random. Then, the image processing unit 320 is elastically deformed and displayed so that the elastic object 402 elastically extends from the initial shape to a predetermined position corresponding to the next touch input and then returns to the initial shape again. In addition, the display 104 is displayed so that the timing index 406 is displayed in conjunction with the movement of the elastic object 402. Each time the next touch input is detected with good timing, the image processing unit 320 determines a predetermined position as a random position on an arc having a radius r and an angle θ _ini with the initial touch position P0 as a base point.

Next, a flow of a series of processes according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. First, the touch input detection unit 310 detects an initial touch position on the touch panel (step 702). Next, the region setting unit 324 determines a circular arc having a predetermined radius r based on the detected initial touch position so that the center of the timing index to be displayed is within the displayable region over the entire movement period. An initial angle θ _ini corresponding to the length is calculated (step 702).

Next, when an initial touch position by a tap operation is detected by the touch input detection unit 310, an elastic object and a timing index having an initial shape centered on the initial touch position are displayed on the display 104. Further, the image processing unit 320 randomly designates a predetermined position at an arbitrary position on the arc of the initial angle θ _ini that is the position where the elastic object is most extended. (Step 704).

  Next, the image processing unit 320 elastically stretches the elastic object from the initial shape to a predetermined position whose tip is on an arc, and displays the elastic object in conjunction with the movement of the tip of the elastic object. The timing index is moved and displayed from the touch position to a predetermined position (step 706).

Next, the tension from the predetermined position with respect to the elastic object is released, the elastic object is elastically deformed to the initial shape according to its restoring force at a predetermined speed, and elastically displayed to return to the initial touch position. The timing index is displayed in conjunction with the movement of the part (step 708). Next, it is determined whether or not the touch input detection unit 310 has detected the next touch input (step 710). When the next touch input is detected, the timing coincidence detection unit 330 detects whether the next touch input for the initial touch position is detected when the timing index returns to the initial touch position (step 712). When the next touch input is made with good timing when the timing index returns to the initial touch position, the touch input evaluation unit 340 increases the evaluation value for the next touch input (step 714) and returns to step 704. On the other hand, if the next touch input is not made with good timing when the timing index returns to the initial touch position, the process returns to step 704 without increasing the evaluation value for the next touch input. Thereafter, steps 704 to 714 are repeatedly executed every time the next touch input is detected, and the process is terminated when the next touch input is not detected.
Third Embodiment In a further embodiment of the present invention, the number of timing indicators that appear for a single touch input is determined according to the type of item specified by the user. As the number of timing indicators increases, the user needs to perform touch input in a timely manner with respect to each of the plurality of timing indicators. Therefore, a more difficult operation is required, and the development of the game becomes interesting. Furthermore, as the number of timing indicators increases, the number of attacks on enemy characters by touch input can be increased.

  More specifically, the processing unit 300 determines the type of item specified by the user. Then, according to the determined item type, the image processing unit 320 causes a predetermined number of timing indexes to appear at a predetermined ratio. The number of occurrences of timing indicators and the ratio of appearance of a predetermined number of timing indicators can be arbitrarily set for each item. For example, if the specified item is a first item (eg a sword), one timing indicator, two timing indicators appear at a ratio of 2: 1, and if the specified item is a second item (eg a hammer), two The timing index and the three timing indices are set in advance to appear at a ratio of 2: 1. The higher the attack power, the greater the number of timing indicators that appear.

Hereinafter, the processing according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8C are screen shots when processing according to the present embodiment is performed.
8A to 8C, since the designated item is a sword, the image processing unit 320 sets the ratio of one timing index and two timing indices that appear for one touch input to 2: 1, for example. .

  First, the image processing unit 320 determines the number (for example, one) of timing indicators that appear for the detected first touch input based on the specified item (sword in FIG. 8). Next, when the timing index returns to the initial touch position corresponding to the detected first touch input, the timing coincidence detection unit 330 detects the touch input (second touch input) for the initial touch position once. Determine if it was done. If it is determined that the second touch input has been made with good timing (1COMBO), the image processing unit 320 determines the number of timing indicators (for example, two) that appear for the detected second touch input. Note that the number of timing indexes that appear for one touch input may be determined regularly or randomly. For example, in the case of a sword, since one timing index and two timing indices appear at a ratio of 2: 1, regularly, for example, the timing index appears by one, one, two repetitions, and randomly May appear at a ratio of 2: 1 as a whole, for example, timing indicators appear as one, one, one, two, one, two,.

  Then, the image processing unit 320 determines, for each timing index, two predetermined positions (a first predetermined position and a second predetermined position) having the same distance from the initial touch position and different directions. Next, the image processing unit 320 causes the display 104 to display an elastic object and a timing index that move toward the first and second predetermined positions corresponding to the second touch input (FIG. 8A). In FIG. 8A, two timing indices (first timing index 802 and second timing index 804) are shown, and the two elastic objects are displayed with their leading ends superimposed on the timing indices. Each timing index returns to the initial touch position at a different timing. When the distance from the initial touch position to the predetermined position corresponding to each timing index is the same, the speed at which the elastic object is elastically deformed and the movement speed of the timing index that moves in conjunction with the elastic object are different, and different timings Each timing index returns to the initial touch position. For example, if the speed at which the first timing index corresponding to the first predetermined position moves is v1, and the speed at which the second timing index corresponding to the second predetermined position moves is v2, v1 is from v2. Can also be early. Alternatively, the second and third predetermined positions corresponding to each timing index may be returned to the initial touch position at different timings by making the distance from the initial touch position different.

FIG. 8B shows that when the first timing index for the second touch input returns to the initial touch position, the next touch input for the initial touch position (third touch input) has already been detected (2COMBO), and The second timing indicator for the second touch input shows a graphic in the middle of returning to the initial touch position. FIG. 8C shows a graphic after which the second timing index returns to the initial touch position. In FIG. 8C, when the user performs touch input (fourth touch input) to the initial touch position in a timely manner, COMBO continues and the evaluation value for the touch input (fourth touch input) can be increased. In this embodiment, when the next touch input for the initial touch position is made when the timing index returns to the initial touch position, it is determined that the next touch input is “COMBO”, and the number of COMBOs is determined. It has increased. That is, when touch input is made with good timing for each of the appearing timing indexes, the number of COMBOs is increased for each touch input. On the other hand, the touch input may be made with good timing with respect to all the timing indexes that appear for one touch input, and the number of COMBOs may be increased by determining “COMBO”. Note that the number of timing indexes to be increased is, for example, three at the maximum. This is because if the number of timing indicators is too large, it becomes difficult to perform touch input in a timely manner for all timing indicators, and the display display becomes complicated. In the present invention, if the touch input is made in time with the timing index displayed on the display, the user can increase the timing index, so the number of attacks on the enemy character by one touch input is increased. Can do. Therefore, the user can develop a more interesting game.
Fourth Embodiment In a further embodiment of the present invention, a predetermined position corresponding to each of the increased timing indicators is specified. Hereinafter, a method for specifying a predetermined position corresponding to each timing index will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9C, 10A to 10C, and 11A to 11C. When a plurality of timing indicators are displayed on the display for one touch input, the timing indicators and the elastic objects corresponding to the respective timing indicators may sometimes overlap and become difficult to see. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of timing indicators are displayed for one touch input, each timing indicator is set so that each timing indicator and the elastic object corresponding to the timing indicator can be easily seen by the user. Specify the corresponding predetermined position. FIGS. 9A to 9C show predetermined positions corresponding to the timing indicators designated when there are two timing indicators, and FIGS. 10A to C and FIGS. 11A to 11C show three timing indicators.

FIG. 9A shows an initial touch position P0 (x0, y0) by the first touch input, a center movement area 908 (area surrounded by a dotted line shown in FIG. 9A) set when the timing index is increased to two, and the center movement. The initial angle θ _ini corresponding to the region 908 is shown. If the next touch input (second touch input) is detected when the timing index returns to the initial touch position P0, the timing index increases to two (first timing index and second timing index). . Then, the area setting unit 324 sets a fan-shaped center movement area 908 having a radius r with the initial touch position P0 as a base point and an initial angle _θini . In the present embodiment, the initial angle θ _ini is an angle obtained by subtracting the first angle difference Δθ1 from the angle θ so that the center of the second timing index that is moved and displayed always falls within the displayable area 904. When the center of the first timing index is moved and displayed from the outer edge of the displayable area 904 to the area of the first angle difference Δθ1, for example, on the line corresponding to the angle θ, the center of the second timing index that is moved and displayed is , Does not fit in the displayable area 904. Therefore, in this embodiment, an angle obtained by subtracting the first angle difference Δθ1 from the angle θ is set as the initial angle θ _{ini so} that the center of the second timing index is within the displayable area 904. Note that the angle θ is an angle corresponding to the maximum area (shaded area 902 indicated by a one-dot chain line shown in FIG. 9A) in which a fan-shaped area having a radius r with the initial touch position as a base point fits in the displayable area 904. The first angle difference Δθ1 is an angle that is initially set so that the first timing index and the second timing index displayed on the display do not overlap, and is a fixed value. That is, the second timing index is moved and displayed on a line corresponding to an angle obtained by adding the first angle difference Δθ1 to the first angle θ1 corresponding to the first timing index.

Next, the image processing unit 320 designates predetermined positions (first predetermined position, second predetermined position) corresponding to the first and second timing indices for the second touch input. More specifically, the image processing unit 320 has a first predetermined position (corresponding to the first timing index) at an arbitrary position on an arc having a radius r and an initial angle _{θini with} the initial touch position P0 as a base point. A position 910) on the arc having the first angle θ1 in FIG. 9B is designated. Next, the image processing unit 320 sets a second predetermined position corresponding to the second timing index (the position in FIG. 9B) to a position on the arc having an angle obtained by adding the first angle difference Δθ1 to the first angle θ1. 912). That is, the first predetermined position corresponding to the first timing index is designated as an arbitrary position on the arc of the initial angle θini, but the second predetermined position corresponding to the second timing index is If the first predetermined position is determined, it is designated.

  FIG. 9C shows an elastic object that is elastically deformed at a first speed toward a first predetermined position corresponding to the determined first timing index, and a first that is moved and displayed in conjunction with the elastic object. A timing index, an elastic object that elastically deforms at a second speed toward a second predetermined position corresponding to the determined second timing index, and a second that is moved and displayed in conjunction with the elastic object It is a figure which shows the timing parameter | index.

FIGS. 10A to 10C are diagrams showing predetermined positions corresponding to each timing index designated when there are three timing indices according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10A shows an initial touch position P0 (x0, y0) by the first touch input and a center movement area 1008 (area surrounded by a dotted line shown in FIG. 10A) when the timing index is increased to three. The corresponding initial angle θ _ini is shown. If the next touch input (second touch input) is detected when the timing index returns to the initial touch position P0, the timing index increases to two. Next, when the next touch input (third touch input, fourth touch input) is detected when the two timing indices return to the initial touch position P0, the timing index increases to three. Then, the region setting unit 324 sets a fan-shaped center moving region 1008 having a radius r with the initial touch position P0 as a base point and an initial angle _θini . In the present embodiment, the initial angle θ _ini is an angle obtained by subtracting the first angle difference Δθ1 × 2 from the angle θ so that the center of the third timing index that is moved and displayed always falls within the displayable area 1004. . When the center of the first timing index is moved and displayed from the outer edge of the displayable area 1004 to an area of the first angle difference Δθ1 × 2, for example, a line corresponding to the angle θ, the second timing index to move, the third The timing index center does not fit within the displayable area 1004. Therefore, in this embodiment, an angle obtained by subtracting the first angle difference Δθ1 × 2 from the angle θ is set as an initial angle _θini . Note that the angle θ is an angle corresponding to the maximum area (area 1002 indicated by a one-dot chain line shown in FIG. 10A) in which the fan-shaped area having a radius r with the initial touch position as a base point fits in the displayable area 1004.

Next, the image processing unit 320 has predetermined positions (first predetermined position, second predetermined position, and third predetermined position) corresponding to each of the first, second, and third timing indexes. Is specified. More specifically, the image processing unit 320 has a first predetermined position (corresponding to the first timing index) at an arbitrary position on an arc having a radius r and an initial angle _{θini with} the initial touch position P0 as a base point. The position 1010) on the arc having the first angle θ1 in FIG. 10B is designated. Next, the image processing unit 320 sets a second predetermined position (in FIG. 10B) corresponding to the second timing index at a position on the arc having an angle obtained by adding the first angle difference Δθ1 to the first angle θ1. A third predetermined position (position 1014 in FIG. 10B) corresponding to the third timing index is determined at a position on the circular arc having an angle obtained by adding the first angle difference Δθ1 to the position 1012).

  FIG. 10C shows an elastic object that is elastically deformed at a first speed toward a first predetermined position corresponding to the determined first timing index, and a first that is moved and displayed in conjunction with the elastic object. A timing index, an elastic object that elastically deforms at a second speed toward a second predetermined position corresponding to the determined second timing index, and a second that is moved and displayed in conjunction with the elastic object The timing object, an elastic object that elastically deforms at a third speed toward a third predetermined position corresponding to the determined third timing index, and a second object that is moved and displayed in conjunction with the elastic object. FIG.

FIGS. 11A to 11C are diagrams showing predetermined positions and the like corresponding to the respective timing indices designated when there are three timing indices according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11A shows an initial touch position P0 (x0, y0) by the first touch input, a center movement area 1108 when the timing index is increased to three, and the center movement area 1108 (area surrounded by a dotted line shown in FIG. 11A). The corresponding initial angle θ _ini is shown.

First, when the next touch input (second touch input) is detected when the timing index returns to the initial touch position P0, the timing index increases to two. Next, when the next touch input (third touch input, fourth touch input) is detected when the two timing indices return to the initial touch position P0, the timing index increases to three. Then, the region setting unit 324 sets a fan-shaped center moving region 1108 having a radius r with the initial touch position P0 as a base point and an initial angle _θini . In the present embodiment, the initial angle θ _ini is _calculated from the angle θ (second angle difference Δθ2 × 2 + third) so that the centers of the second and third timing indicators that are moved and displayed always fall within the displayable area 1104. The angle is obtained by subtracting the angle difference Δθ3 × 2). When the center of the first timing index is moved and displayed from the outer edge of the displayable area 1104 (second angle difference Δθ2 × 2 + third angle difference Δθ3 × 2), for example, on a line corresponding to the angle θ, The centers of the second timing index and the third timing index that do not fit within the displayable area 1104. Therefore, in this embodiment, an angle obtained by subtracting (second angle difference Δθ2 × 2 + third angle difference Δθ3 × 2) from the angle θ is set as an initial angle θ _ini . Note that the angle θ is an angle corresponding to the maximum area in which a fan-shaped area having a radius r with the initial touch position as a base point fits in the displayable area 1104. The second angle difference Δθ2 is initially set so that the first timing index displayed on the display and the second timing index do not overlap with each other, and the second predetermined angle difference Δθ2 corresponds to the first predetermined position corresponding to the first timing index. , An angle between the second predetermined position corresponding to the second timing index. The third angle difference Δθ3 is an angle corresponding to a center movement region in which the centers of the second timing index and the third timing index can move, and is initially set. The second angle difference Δθ2 and the third angle difference Δθ3 are fixed values.

Next, the image processing unit 320 has predetermined positions (first predetermined position, second predetermined position, and third predetermined position) corresponding to each of the first, second, and third timing indexes. Is specified. More specifically, the image processing unit 320 has a first predetermined position corresponding to the first timing index at an arbitrary position on an arc having a radius r and an initial angle _{θini with} the initial touch position P0 as a base point (see FIG. A position 1110) on an arc having a first angle θ1 of 11B is designated.

  Next, the image processing unit 320 corresponds to the second timing index at an arbitrary position on the arc having the third angle difference Δθ3 beyond the angle obtained by adding the second angle difference Δθ2 to the first angle θ1. A second predetermined position (position 1112 on the arc having the second angle θ2 in FIG. 11B) is determined. Next, the image processing unit 320 corresponds to the third timing index at an arbitrary position on the arc having the third angle difference Δθ3 beyond the angle obtained by adding the second angle difference Δθ2 to the second angle θ2. A third predetermined position (position 1114 on the arc having the third angle θ3 in FIG. 11C) is determined. That is, in the present embodiment, the second and third predetermined positions can be determined as arbitrary positions on the arc having the third angle difference Δθ3.

FIG. 11D shows an elastic object that elastically deforms at a first speed toward a first predetermined position corresponding to the determined first timing index, and a first that is moved and displayed in conjunction with the elastic object. A timing index, an elastic object that elastically deforms at a second speed toward a second predetermined position corresponding to the determined second timing index, and a second that is moved and displayed in conjunction with the elastic object The timing object, an elastic object that elastically deforms at a third speed toward a third predetermined position corresponding to the determined third timing index, and a second object that is moved and displayed in conjunction with the elastic object. FIG.
Fifth Embodiment In a further embodiment of the present invention, the image processing unit 320 includes a display object processing unit 322. When the display object processing unit 322 detects another operation on the display object, for example, a flick operation after the previous touch input is detected and before the timing index returns to the initial touch position, the direction of the detected flick operation is detected. In addition, a display object (for example, the central girl character shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C) is moved and displayed on the display 104 according to the distance, and the elastic object is elastically deformed and displayed according to the direction of the flick operation. The timing index is moved and displayed in conjunction with the elastic object (flick display processing). The flick operation by the user may be performed on a position on the display where the display object is displayed, or may be performed on an arbitrary position on the display 104.

  Hereinafter, it will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, an arrow 1202 indicates a trajectory by a flick operation of a user's finger moving on the display 104, 402 indicates an elastic object that is elastically deformed and extended to an external predetermined position 1204 according to the flick operation of the user's finger, Reference numeral 406 denotes a timing index existing at the external predetermined position 1204. The external predetermined position 1204 is a position where the elastic object is most extended from the initial touch position in the flicked direction, and is virtually located outside the display.

  First, when the touch input detection unit 310 detects a flick operation by a user's finger, the image processing unit 320 displays an elastic object and a timing index having an initial shape centered on the initial touch position on the display. Then, the image processing unit 320 sets an external predetermined position 1204. In order to visually indicate to the user that a flick operation has been detected, the external predetermined position 1204 is set to be outside the display 104 and virtually located in the flicked direction.

  Next, the image processing unit 320 pulls the elastic object from the initial shape in a direction in which a part thereof is flicked and to an external predetermined position (position 1204 in FIG. 12) virtually existing outside the display 104. The deformed elastic object is displayed on the display, and a timing indicator for moving from the initial touch position to the external predetermined position is displayed on the display. Actually, when a part of the elastic object or a part / whole of the timing index is located outside the display, the part is not displayed on the display.

  Thereafter, the image processing unit 320 causes the display to display an elastic object that is released from the external predetermined position and returns to the initial touch position, and displays a timing index for moving from the external predetermined position to the initial touch position on the display. That is, in this embodiment, when a flick operation is detected, the external predetermined position 1204 is set regardless of the center movement area 608 set by the area setting unit 324.

  The user moves the display object in an arbitrary direction between the time when the previous touch input is detected and the timing index returns to the initial touch position, for example, during the attack action in the game, the enemy character ( For example, an attack on the display object by the upper right dinosaur character shown in FIGS. As described above, if the user performs the next touch input in a timely manner when the timing index returns to the initial touch position, the user can increase the evaluation value for the next touch input. According to the present invention, by accepting another operation such as a flick operation between touch inputs, the user can continue to raise the evaluation value for the touch input while performing other operations on the display object.

  Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications of the embodiments can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.

Claims (14)

A method executed on a terminal including a display and a touch panel provided in association with the display,
A touch input detection step of detecting an initial touch position by an initial touch input on the touch panel;
When the initial touch position is detected,
Setting an initial angle θ _ini corresponding to the length of an arc having a predetermined radius r based on the detected initial touch position;
A first display processing step of displaying an elastic object and a timing index on the display at the detected initial touch position;
A second display processing step of causing the display to display the timing index that moves from the initial touch position to a predetermined position on the arc and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index;
A third display processing step when displaying the timing index moving from the predetermined position to the initial touch position and the elastic object deforming to follow the timing index on the display;
A timing coincidence detecting step for detecting whether a next touch input is detected when the timing indicator returns to the initial touch position;
A method comprising: 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the initial angle θ _ini is set so that an area having a predetermined radius r with respect to the initial touch position falls within a displayable area of the display. Each time the next touch input is detected,
Determining the predetermined position to be a random position on the arc;
Repetitively performing the first display processing step, the second display processing step, the third display processing step, and the timing coincidence detection step with respect to a predetermined position determined for the next touch input. Item 2. The method according to Item 1. In the timing coincidence detection step, when the timing indicator returns to the initial touch position, the method further comprises the step of determining the number of timing indicators when the next touch input is detected.
The first display processing step, the second display processing step, and the third display processing step are performed according to each of the predetermined positions corresponding to the determined timing indicators,
The method of claim 1, wherein the timing match detection step detects whether a touch input is detected when each of the increased timing indicators returns to the initial touch position. When there are two timing indicators,
The first predetermined position corresponding to the first timing index is designated as an arbitrary position on an arc having a predetermined radius r having an initial angle θ _ini with the initial touch position as a base point,
The second predetermined position corresponding to the second timing index is on an arc of a predetermined radius r having an angle obtained by adding the first angle difference Δθ1 to the first angle θ1 corresponding to the first predetermined position. Specified in the position of
The method of claim 4. The initial angle θ _ini is an angle obtained by subtracting the first angle difference Δθ1 from an angle θ corresponding to a maximum displayable area of the display in an area having a predetermined radius r with the initial touch position as a base point. Item 6. The method according to Item 5. When there are two timing indicators,
The first predetermined position corresponding to the first timing index is designated as an arbitrary position on an arc having a predetermined radius r having an initial angle θ _ini with the initial touch position as a base point,
The second predetermined position corresponding to the second timing index exceeds the angle obtained by adding the second angle difference Δθ2 to the first angle θ1 corresponding to the first predetermined position, and sets the third angle difference Δθ3. Having an arbitrary position on an arc of a predetermined radius r,
The method of claim 4. The initial angle θ _ini is obtained by calculating the second angle difference Δθ2 and the third angle difference Δθ3 from the angle θ corresponding to the maximum displayable area of the display in a region having a predetermined radius r based on the initial touch position. The method of claim 7, wherein the angle is a drawn angle. When a flick operation on the display object is detected after the previous touch input is detected and before the timing index related to the previous touch input moves to the initial touch position,
A display object processing step for moving and displaying the display object according to the detected direction of the flick operation;
Flick display processing step,
Displaying an elastic object and a timing index on the display at the initial touch position;
The timing index that moves from the initial touch position to a predetermined external position that is in the direction of the flick operation and virtually exists outside the display of the terminal, and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index Displaying on the display;
Displaying on the display the timing index that moves from the external predetermined position to the initial touch position and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index;
The method of claim 3, further comprising: a flick display processing step comprising:   An interface program for causing a processor of the terminal to execute the method according to claim 1. A terminal comprising a display and a touch panel provided in association with the display,
A touch input detection unit for detecting an initial touch position by an initial touch input on the touch panel;
When the initial touch position is detected,
Setting an initial angle θ _ini corresponding to the length of an arc having a predetermined radius r based on the detected initial touch position;
A first display processing unit for displaying an elastic object and a timing index on the display at the detected initial touch position;
A second display processing unit that causes the display to display the timing index that moves from the initial touch position to a predetermined position on the arc and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index;
A third display processing unit for displaying on the display the timing object that moves from the predetermined position to the initial touch position and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index; and the timing index is the initial touch A timing coincidence detector that detects whether the next touch input is detected when returning to the position;
Comprising a terminal. The terminal further includes
An image processing unit that determines the predetermined position as a random position on the arc every time the next touch input is detected;
The first display processing unit, the second display processing unit, the third display processing unit, and the timing coincidence detection unit repeatedly perform processing regarding a predetermined position determined for the next touch input. The terminal according to claim 7. When the front Symbol timing indication is returned to the initial touched position, the next touch input is detected, the image processing unit determines the number of timing indicators, the predetermined position corresponding to each of the determined timing indicators In accordance with each, the first display processing unit, the second display processing unit, and the third display processing unit execute processing,
The terminal according to claim 11, wherein the timing coincidence detection unit detects whether a touch input is detected when each of the increased timing indicators returns to the initial touch position. If a flick operation on the display object is detected between the time when the previous touch input is detected and the timing index moves to the initial touch position, the display object is moved according to the detected direction and distance of the flick operation. A display object processing unit to be displayed;
A flick display processing unit,
Display an elastic object and a timing index on the display at the initial touch position;
The timing index that moves from the initial touch position to a predetermined external position that is in the direction of the flick operation and virtually exists outside the display of the terminal, and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index On the display,
The terminal according to claim 11, further comprising a flick display processing unit that causes the display to display the timing index that moves from the external predetermined position to the initial touch position and the elastic object that deforms to follow the timing index. .