JP2019107107A - Game device and game facility - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game device that enables giving a deep sense of immersion in a virtual space to a rider getting on a vehicle, and thereby enables giving an immersive virtual experience on the water.SOLUTION: A game device 1 includes: a vehicle 2 having a boarding part 21 constituted to float on the water 10, and capable of carrying a rider 9; a head mounted display 3 mounted on the head of the rider 9, and having a display part arranged to be opposed to eyes of the rider 9; wave making equipment 4 capable of generating waves on the water surface; and a control part for controlling a video to be displayed on the display part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a play apparatus and a play facility, and more particularly to a play apparatus having a vehicle floating on water and a head mounted display, and a play facility having the play apparatus.

  Heretofore, in amusement devices installed in amusement parks, theme parks, amusement areas, etc., a number of attractions have been proposed that use water as a subject. For example, in patent document 1, it is an attraction which floats a boat-like vehicle on water, and the virtual experience on water can be performed via the image of a screen while being on the spot.

JP-A-8-131661

  However, in the play equipment (play equipment) of Patent Document 1, although it is possible to make the passenger experience a virtual experience on water by generating waves on the water surface by the rocking device installed in the water, it is projected from a projector In some cases, it is possible for the passenger to feel a sense of objectivity and to impair the immersive feeling and presence in the virtual space where the passenger should experience on the water.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a play apparatus and a play facility capable of giving a passenger boarding a vehicle a deep immersive feeling in a virtual space and causing a virtual experience with a sense of presence on water.

  A play apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention is configured to float on water, and has a vehicle having at least one boarding portion on which a passenger can be carried; Head mounted display having a display unit arranged to face the eyes of the user, a wave making device capable of generating a wave on the water surface of the water, and control for displaying an image according to the wave movement on the display unit And a unit.

  A play facility according to an aspect of the present invention includes the play device and a water reservoir capable of storing the water.

  According to the play apparatus and the play facility of one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to give a passenger boarding a vehicle a deep immersive feeling in the virtual space and to give a realistic virtual experience on water.

FIG. 1 is a side view schematically showing a game apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of the above vehicle. FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing a mode in which the above-mentioned head mounted display is mounted. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the same. FIG. 5A is a schematic plan view of the lifting device of the supporting device from above, and FIG. 5B is a schematic side view showing an example of the lifting device of the supporting device. FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of the lifting device of the above supporting device.

  First, an outline of the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  However, the configuration described below is merely an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. Various modifications can be made from the embodiments described below according to the environment, specifications, and the like of the installation site, as long as the technical idea of the present invention is not deviated from.

  The game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment immerses the virtual space of the image while showing the image of the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 to the passenger 9 using the head mounted display 3 (hereinafter also referred to as HMD 3). It is a device that allows the passenger 9 to have various virtual experiences with a sense of presence on the water.

  The game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is installed, for example, in an appropriate outdoor or indoor play area.

  The game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to float in the water 10, and is mounted on a vehicle 2 having a boarding portion 21 capable of carrying the passenger 9, and mounted on the head 91 of the passenger 9, HMD 3 having display unit 31 arranged to face eye 91, wave making apparatus 4 capable of generating waves on the water surface of water 10, and control for displaying an image according to wave vibration on display unit 31 And a unit 5.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to transmit to the vehicle 2 configured to float in the water 10 wave sway whose degree of strength can be adjusted by the wave making device 4. You can actually float on the water through the vehicle 2 and experience shaking on the vehicle 2 by the water. Furthermore, the control unit 5 interlocks the video corresponding to the movement of the waves displayed on the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 with the sensation floating on the vehicle 2 on the water, whereby the HMD 3 is mounted It is possible to make the person 9 deeply immersed in the virtual space of the image and also to make the virtual experience having a sense of presence on water.

  Hereinafter, each composition of game device 1 of this embodiment is explained in more detail.

  In the specification and the description of the drawings, when the vehicle is disposed, the virtual traveling direction of the vehicle is forward (or simply forward), and the opposite direction of the forward (ie virtual backward) is backward. The direction parallel to the front and rear is referred to as the front-rear direction, and the direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction and along the horizontal surface is referred to as the left-right direction. Also, the direction perpendicular to the horizontal plane is called the vertical direction. In addition, the front direction (front), the back direction (back), the front and back direction, the left and right direction, and the up and down direction are convenient names, and these terms refer to the orientation and posture of the play apparatus There is no restriction.

[vehicle]
The vehicle 2 may be anything that can float on the water 10 as described above. In the present embodiment, the vehicle 2 is, for example, a vehicle imitating a boat as shown in FIG. 1, but is not limited thereto, and may be a vehicle generally used on water, such as a boat, a boat, and a yacht. Just do it. In addition, vehicles in a play facility, a play area, etc. may be generally referred to as a ride. Since the vehicle 2 can float on (the surface of) the water 10 as described above, for example, when the passenger 9 rides on the vehicle 2, the passenger 9 feels that it floats on the water via the vehicle 2 For example, in the case of a vehicle such as a ship, it is possible to actually get the sensation of floating and shaking on the water.

  The boarding portion 21 is a portion where the passenger 9 can ride on the vehicle 2 and can experience a virtual experience on the vehicle 2. The boarding portion 21 can be, for example, a seat-type boarding portion that can be seated. In this case, the boarding portion 21 includes a seat and includes a floor portion on which the seat is installed.

  In the present embodiment, two passengers 9 face forward and sit in the sitting posture at each riding section 21. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. A structure in which the passenger 9 is seated may be employed. For example, although it is also possible to adopt a structure in which one or a plurality of passengers 9 board in the upright posture in each boarding portion 21, a structure in which the passengers 9 board in the sitting posture is preferable.

  In each of the boarding parts 21, safety devices such as appropriate safety bars and seat belts can be installed. In this case, the riding section 21 may include a safety device, for example the safety device may be integrally formed on the riding section 21.

  The dimensions of the vehicle 2 are not particularly limited, but are appropriately set to suit the dimensions of the desired play apparatus, for example, the dimensions of the water reservoir 11 for floating the vehicle, and the number of occupants of a desired passenger, etc. can do. The water reservoir portion 11 has a recessed portion configured to be able to store water. Thus, water can be injected into the water reservoir 11 to be stored. A specific example of the water reservoir 11 includes a water tank or a pool, but is not limited thereto. For example, the water storage part 11 should just have a recessed part formed from the bottom face and the surrounding side surface comprised so that the bottom face may be enclosed, and the shape of the water storage part 11 is not restricted to the shape of this embodiment.

  The vehicle 2 preferably has a plurality of adjacent riding portions 21 and a passage 25 provided between the plurality of riding portions 21 as shown in FIG. In this case, for example, when each passenger 9, a passenger and the like move, the movement can be made smooth through the passage 25. In addition, with respect to the passenger 9 who is unfamiliar with the HMD 3, a passenger or the like can directly explain and explain the usage method, the handling method, the mounting method, and the like on the passage 25.

  In the present embodiment, the passage 25 is formed, for example, between the adjacent riding portion 21 a and the riding portion 21 b of the vehicle 2. Therefore, the boarding parts 21a and 21b are adjacent to each other via the passage 25 in the left-right direction. As described above, since the passage 25 is provided between the plurality of adjacent boarding units 21, for example, even if the plurality of passengers 9 are configured to board the one boarding unit 21, those adjacent to each other may be provided. It may be provided between the matching boarding parts 21. The passage 25 can be provided between the adjacent riding portions 21 of the plurality of riding portions 21. Therefore, the passage 25 is not limited between the adjacent riding portions 21 in the left-right direction as in this embodiment. The passage 25 may be formed between the adjacent riding portions 21 in one direction, and the passage 25 may be formed in both the direction parallel to the front-rear direction and the direction parallel to the left-right direction.

[Head mounted display (HMD)]
The HMD 3 has a display unit 31 which is mounted on the head 91 of the passenger 9 and disposed so as to face the eyes of the passenger 9, as shown in, for example, an enlarged view of FIG. Thus, the passenger 9 can view the image displayed on the display unit 31 in front of his / her eyes.

  The HMD 3 can be installed, for example, in each of the plurality of boarding units 21 of the vehicle 2. For example, each passenger 9 wears the HMD 3 installed in the boarding unit 21 on which he or she sits on the head, and sets the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 so as to cover both eyes.

  Since the game apparatus 1 of this embodiment has a structure in which two passengers 9 board one boarding section 21, two HMDs 3 are installed in each boarding section 21, but one HMD 3 is installed in one boarding section 21. One HMD 3 can be installed in each boarding section 21 if it is a structure in which a passenger of a first name boarded, and if it is a structure in which a plurality of (including two) passengers board a boarding, HMD 3 can be each boarding section More than one can be installed in 21.

  The display unit 31 is disposed so as to face the eyes of the passenger 9 when the HMD 3 is attached to the passenger 9. The display unit 31 may be configured to cover the eyes of the passenger 9 to shield light from the surroundings, and may be configured not to shield light from the surroundings.

  The display unit 31 may be non-transmissive or transmissive. For example, by making the display unit 31 non-transmissive, it is possible to cause the display unit 31 to reproduce a moving image such as a video image and to be interlocked with the movement of the vehicle 2 and the head 91. Alternatively, for example, by setting the display unit 31 to a transmissive type, a background installed around the vehicle 2, a three-dimensional image controlled by the control unit 5 and a three-dimensional landscape (3D image), etc. It is also possible to interlock with the movement of the head 91.

  The HMD 3 preferably includes a head direction detection unit 32 that detects the movement of the head 91 of the passenger 9. In this case, since the direction of the head 91 of the passenger 9 can be detected at each timing when the head 91 moves, an image interlocked with the direction of the head 91 is displayed on the display unit 31. That is, the video displayed on the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 can include a video in which the direction of the head 91 to which the passenger 9 is actually directed is reflected. Thereby, even if the passenger 9 moves the head 91, since it is possible to provide an image according to the direction of the head 91, it is possible to give a deep immersion feeling, and the direction and direction of the head 91 The sense of presence can be improved by interlocking with the included video.

  The head direction detection unit 32 may be any device that can detect the direction of the head 91 of the passenger 9, and may use, for example, at least one sensor selected from a speed sensor, a gyro sensor, and an infrared sensor.

  The HMD 3 preferably includes a head direction detection unit 32 and further includes a vehicle detection unit 33. That is, the game apparatus 1 preferably includes the vehicle detection unit 32 that detects the movement of the vehicle 2, and the control unit 5 described later responds to the movement detected by the vehicle detection unit 33 as an image according to the wave sway. It is preferable to display the video. In this case, the control unit 5 controls the vehicle detection unit 33 to display an image detected by the vehicle detection unit 33 as an image according to the vibration of the wave, thereby providing the passenger 9 with an image of the wave movement and the movement of the vehicle 2 accompanying it. Thus, the passenger 9 can gain a sensation along with the movement of the vehicle 2 while boarding the vehicle 2. Therefore, it is possible to give the passenger 9 a deeper immersive feeling to the virtual space and to give a high sense of reality.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the head direction detection unit 32 is configured to have the function of the vehicle detection unit 33, that is, the head direction detection unit 32 is the head of the passenger 9. While the orientation of the unit 91 can be detected and the movement of the vehicle 2 can be detected, the aspect of each detection unit is not limited thereto. For example, when the HMD 3 does not have to have the head direction detection unit 32 and the HMD 3 does not have the head direction detection unit 32, the detection unit 32 that detects the direction of the head 91 of the passenger 9 It can be provided at a position other than the HMD 3, for example, at a suitable position where the orientation of the head 91 of the passenger 9 such as the vehicle 2 or the boarding portion 21 thereof can be detected. Similarly, for example, when the HMD 3 does not have to include the vehicle detection unit 33, and the HMD 3 does not include the vehicle detection unit 33, a position other than the HMD 3 such as on the vehicle 2, its boarding portion 21 or the vehicle 2 It can be provided at an appropriate position where the movement of the vehicle 2 can be detected, such as the position. Similarly, even if the HMD 3 does not include both the head direction detection unit 32 and the vehicle detection unit 33, the head direction detection unit 32 and the vehicle detection unit 33 detect the direction of the head 91. It is possible to appropriately set the position where the movement is possible and the position where the movement of the vehicle 2 can be detected. Further, even in the case where both the HMD 3 and the vehicle 2 are provided with a detection unit for detecting the head orientation, one of the detection units having high sensitivity is appropriately selected, for example, by the control unit 5 described later. The information detected by the detection unit or both detection units may be mixed and averaged, and the direction of the head 91 and the image including the direction may be displayed on the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 in conjunction with each other.

  In the present embodiment, the HMD 3 has a sound generation unit 34 capable of generating sound.

  The sound generation unit 34 can generate a sound by controlling an appropriate sound by the control unit 5. By generating sound from the sound generation unit 34 and letting the ear of the passenger 9 hear the sound, a deep immersion feeling to the virtual space of the passenger 9 can be given, and the sense of reality of the virtual experience can be further enhanced. The sound generation unit 34 can be, for example, a headphone. The sound generated from the sound generation unit 34 includes sounds such as voice, music, sound effects, and BGM (background-music). In this case, the passenger 9 can hear sounds directly from his / her head 91, in particular, the user's own ear, so that a more realistic experience can be given.

  The sound generation unit 34 is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, when the HMD 3 does not include the sound generation unit 34, the sound generation unit 34 can be provided at an appropriate position of the game apparatus 1. Specifically, the sound generation unit 34 may be, for example, a large-sized speaker provided on the vehicle 2 or in a space where the play apparatus 1 can be installed. If the sound generation unit 34 is provided in the game apparatus 1, the sound displayed on the HMD 3 is linked to the movement of the vehicle 2 and the movement of the head 91 of the passenger 9 so that the sound is transmitted to the passenger 9. It can be provided to give the passenger a higher sense of reality.

  The HMD 3 is not limited to the structure previously installed in each boarding unit 21. For example, the HMD 3 can be lent to each passenger 9 before each passenger 9 gets in the boarding unit 21. Moreover, HMD3 may be comprised so that HMD3 may be wirelessly connected with respect to the control part 5 which can be installed in the play apparatus 1 while having a wireless communication function. In this case, the HMD 3 can be made wireless and it can contribute to the downsizing of the equipment.

  In addition, the HMD 3 is configured to be attachable to a portable small device such as a smart device, a smartphone, etc. of an individual carried by each passenger 9, and the portable small device is combined with the lens portion provided in the HMD 3 to display 31 may display an image.

Wave-making device
The wave making device 4 can generate a wave on the surface of the water 10. Therefore, while the vehicle 2 is floated on the water, the waves generated by the wave making device 4 can be strong and weak in shaking when the vehicle 2 is shaken. As a result, the vehicle 2 can be notified of the wave sway generated from natural water, so that it is easy for the passenger 9 boarding the vehicle 2 to feel the natural wave. Therefore, the game apparatus 1 causes the passenger 9 to feel a high sense of presence while giving a deep immersion feeling by interlocking the shaking by the wave and the image according to the shaking of the wave provided from the HMD 3 described above. Can. In addition, since the wave making device 4 can transmit the shaking of the wave to the vehicle 2 and shake the vehicle 2 by the wave, there is no need to install a large rail or the like for moving the vehicle 2 and it can be used as a game device It can also contribute to slimming or space saving as a play facility.

  The wave making device 4 may generate a wave by shaking the water surface, for example, or may generate a wave by causing a water flow in the water, and the strength and height of the wave are appropriately set. Can generate waves. The wave making apparatus 4 can adopt an apparatus having a known system such as, for example, a dam break system, a ladder system, or a plunger system. In addition, the wave making device 4 may be a circulating type device that generates a water flow to shake the water surface to generate a wave.

  In addition to the above, the wave-making device 4 may generate a wave on the water surface and cause a spray. In this case, it was linked to the video by causing the passenger 9 wearing the HMD 3 to bathe the actual water accompanying the occurrence of the wave while showing the video including the wave together with the video including the wave through the HMD 3 You can have a virtual experience on water with a higher sense of reality.

[Supporting device]
It is also preferable that the game apparatus 1 further includes a support device 6 disposed below the bottom portion 201 of the vehicle 2 and capable of supporting the bottom portion 201 of the vehicle 2. In this case, the vehicle 2 is lifted above the water surface, the vehicle 2 is inclined by the support device 6, a vibration different from that of the wave generated from the wave making device 4 or an impact such as having collided with a virtual object , Etc. can be given to the vehicle 2. Therefore, the passenger 9 may experience in the virtual space as being moved through the actual vehicle 2 as well as the sensation floating on the water and the sensation caused by the waves generated by the wave making device 4 It becomes possible. Then, by interlocking the image displayed on the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 with the above movement, the passenger 9 can be given a deeper sense of immersion in the virtual space and a higher sense of reality. Further, in this case, the support device 6 supports the vehicle 2 before the passenger 9 rides on the vehicle 2, and when the passenger 9 rides on the riding portion 21 and operates or operates the game apparatus 1. It is also possible to leave the bottom portion 201 of the vehicle 2. Therefore, it is possible to switch the vehicle 2 from the supported state to the floating state in water by lowering or tilting the support device 6 substantially simultaneously with the start of driving of the game apparatus 1. As a result, it is possible to urge the passenger 9 to enter the virtual space due to the start of operation of the game apparatus 1 and to give the passenger 9 a deeper immersive feeling and a higher sense of reality.

  The support device 6 is preferably configured to lift the vehicle 2 above the water surface. By lifting the vehicle 2 above the water surface, it is possible to give the passenger 9 a experience of being lifted while riding on the vehicle 2. Specifically, for example, by lifting the vehicle 2 above the water surface by means of the support device 6, the passenger 9 flies out of the water surface together with the vehicle 2 on the vehicle 2, and then the support device 6 is rapidly lowered. By returning it to the water surface, it is possible to make the passenger 9 experience such an experience of jumping from the air to the surface of the water while staying on the vehicle 2 or falling on the surface of the water while staying on the vehicle 2.

  In addition, when the vehicle 2 is not lifted or tilted, the support device 6 can be kept below the water surface of the vehicle 2, for example, in water, without supporting the vehicle 2. That is, the support device 6 can be separated so as not to contact the bottom 201 of the vehicle 2. In this case, the motion due to water and waves can be transmitted to the vehicle 2 without interfering with the natural shake due to water or the wave due to the waves generated from the wave making device 4. Shake to give a realistic experience, and it is hard to inhibit the immersive feeling by HMD3.

  The support device 6 is preferably configured to tilt the vehicle 2. In this case, since the entire vehicle 2 can be inclined by the support device 6, by appropriately controlling the inclination of the support device 6, for example, the vehicle 2 is going down a slope or the slope It is possible to give the passenger 9 an experience as if it were rising, and while actually riding the vehicle 2, a rapid flow such as a river such as rapid slip (slow down) to the passenger 9 boarding the vehicle 2 on the water You can have a virtual experience like going down (or going up). For this reason, an image corresponding to the wave movement is displayed on the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 to show the image to the passenger 9 to give a deep immersive feeling to the virtual space and to make the virtual experience with a higher sense of reality be able to.

  In addition to the above, the support device 6 may be configured to be rotatable about the vertical axis such that the front and the rear in the virtual traveling direction of the vehicle 2 can be interchanged while supporting the bottom portion 201 of the vehicle 2. In this case, for example, even in the game apparatus 1 having no forward and return rails, the HMD 3 is controlled to control the corresponding action and timing of the forward and return to produce a realistic travel (operation) scene. can do. In the present embodiment, since the video displayed on the HMD 3 can be a video linked to at least one type of movement selected from the group consisting of the movement of the vehicle 2 and the movement of the head 91 of the passenger 9, It is possible for the person 9 to have a virtual experience such as a rapid slide in a river, sea or waterfall, for example. Moreover, because it is on the water, unlike on the ground or on land or in the air, the shake can be experienced as a wave shake that feels more realistic on the water.

  The supporting device 6 includes a lifting device 70, and by controlling the lifting device 70, the supporting device 6 can be lifted and lowered.

  The specific structure of the lifting and lowering device 70 in the support device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A, 5B and 6.

  The lifting device 70 in the support device 6 of the play apparatus 1 of the present embodiment includes a first frame 701, a second frame 702 located above the first frame 701, a first intermediate arm 711, a second intermediate arm 712, a first And a second hydraulic cylinder 722.

  The first frame 701 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and a cylindrical first support member 731 is provided across the right and left at the approximate center in the front-rear direction. The first frame 701 is preferably mounted on the bottom surface of the water reservoir 11 such as a water tank. The connection portion (first lower end connection portion 724) of the lower end portion (first cylinder tube) of the first hydraulic cylinder 721 is connected to the first support member 731, and the second hydraulic cylinder 722 is also connected. The connection (second lower end connection 725) of the lower end of the first hydraulic cylinder 721 is different from the position where the first lower end connection 724 of the first hydraulic cylinder 721 is connected. Connected

  The second frame 702 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and a cylindrical second support member 732 is provided on the front and in the left and right of the approximate center in the front-rear direction. The second support 732 is supported by a second support support 703 disposed on the left and right sides of the second frame 702. The connection portion (first upper end connection portion 723) of the other end portion (first cylinder rod) of the upper side of the first hydraulic cylinder 721 is connected to the second support member 732. The first upper end connection portion 723 and the first lower end connection portion 724 of the first hydraulic cylinder 721 are formed substantially parallel to the front-rear direction in a plan view, that is, the first hydraulic cylinder 721 is a first in a plan view The second frame 702 may be formed substantially parallel to the front-rear direction of the frame 701 and the front-rear direction of the second frame 702.

  In FIG. 5A, the first hydraulic cylinder 721 and the second hydraulic cylinder 722 are substantially parallel to the front-rear direction of the first frame 701 and the front-rear direction of the second frame 702, but are not limited thereto. For example, the first hydraulic cylinder 721 and the second hydraulic cylinder 722 may be substantially parallel to the left-right direction of the first frame 701 and the left-right direction of the second frame 702. The size of the second frame 702, the size of the vehicle 2, and the size of the water reservoir 11 such as a water tank can be appropriately changed. The first cylinder rod and the first cylinder tube may be reversed, and the same applies to the second cylinder rod and the second cylinder tube.

  Between the first intermediate arm 711 and the second intermediate arm 712, a third support 733 is provided on the left and right on the rear side of the approximate center in the front-rear direction. The third support 733 is supported by a third support support 713 placed on both the first intermediate arm 711 and the second intermediate arm 712. The connection portion (second upper end connection portion 726) of the other end (second cylinder rod) of the upper side of the second hydraulic cylinder 722 is connected to the third support 733. Similarly to the first hydraulic cylinder 721 described above, in the second hydraulic cylinder 722, the second upper end connection portion 726 and the second lower end connection portion 725 of the second hydraulic cylinder 722 substantially correspond to the front-rear direction in plan view The second hydraulic cylinders 722 can be formed in parallel, that is, substantially parallel to the front-rear direction of the first frame 701 and the front-rear direction of the second frame 702 in plan view.

  At the left side of the first frame 701, one end of the first intermediate arm 711 is rotatable inside the (left side) front end of the first frame 701 via a first insertion shaft 741 such as a pin , And the other end of the first intermediate arm 711 is rotatably supported inside the (left) rear end of the second frame 702 via a second insertion shaft 742 such as a pin. . Similarly, at the right side of the first frame 701, one end of the second intermediate arm 712 is a first insertion shaft 741 such as a pin inside the (right side) front end of the first frame 701. The other end of the second intermediate arm 712 is rotatably supported on the inside of the (right) rear end of the second frame 702 via a second insertion shaft 742 such as a pin. Supported by For this reason, one end (or the other end) of the first intermediate arm 711 and the second intermediate arm 712 are substantially parallel to each other. , And rotatably supported at the end of the first frame 701 (or the second frame 702). As a result, by expanding and contracting the first hydraulic cylinder 721 and the second hydraulic cylinder 722, the first intermediate arm 711 and the second intermediate arm 712 can be used as the first insertion shaft 741 and the second insertion shaft 742. The second frame 702 can be moved up and down as, for example, clockwise (or counterclockwise) rotation as an axis of rotation.

  The first support 731, the second support 732, and the third support 733 may have the same configuration as the first insertion shaft 741 or the second insertion shaft 742. For example, the first support 731, the second support 732, and the third support 733 can be cylindrical inserts that can be inserted, such as pins.

  The method for operating the lifting device 70 of the support device 6 is not particularly limited, and can be operated by appropriate control. Specifically, the hydraulic unit 80 such as a hydraulic pump can be controlled to operate the first hydraulic cylinder 721 and the second hydraulic cylinder 722 by obtaining the driving force. The hydraulic unit 80 includes, for example, a hydraulic pump 801 and a hydraulic pipe 802 connected to the hydraulic pump 801. The hydraulic piping 802 is also connected to, for example, the first hydraulic cylinder 721 and the second hydraulic cylinder 722 described above. For example, the second frame 702 can be moved up and down and inclined by giving the first hydraulic cylinder 721 and the second hydraulic cylinder 722 an extension and contraction driving force at appropriate timing from the hydraulic unit 80. can do. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the raising / lowering apparatus 70 of the support apparatus 6 employ | adopts the system operated by the hydraulic unit 80, it may be a system driven by an air pressure unit, for example.

  In the above description, the approximate center is not necessarily limited to only the position passing through the centers of the first frame 701 and the second frame 702, but the positions before and after the centers, for example, the positions passing through the centers Also included is a position about 20% of the total length of each frame. Further, the names of the first, second and third in the above description are for convenience, and do not limit the configuration of the supporting device 6 and can be variously changed according to the specification etc. is there.

[Control unit]
The game apparatus 1 includes a control unit 5 that displays an image according to the wave swing on the display unit 31 of the HMD 3. Thereby, the image displayed on the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 can be linked to the movement of the vehicle 2, the strength of the wave by the wave making device 4, and the movement of the passenger 9. Therefore, in the game apparatus 1, while showing the image to the passenger 9, it is possible to immerse into the virtual space of the image and to realize various virtual experiences with a sense of presence on water. The image corresponding to the wave fluctuation includes, for example, an image in which the vehicle 2 is shaken by the wave generated from the wave making device 4.

  The control unit 5 includes a microprocessor as a main component and controls the HMD 3 to give the passenger 9 who gets on the boarding unit 21 a variety of virtual experiences with a sense of reality that has not been achieved conventionally. As described above, the control unit 5 may have a function of controlling devices other than the above HMD 3 and the like. For example, the control unit 5 sets appropriately programmed contents such as the position and orientation of the wave making device 4, the support device 6, and the boarding unit 21 (for example, a seat of the boarding unit 21) or a simulation room described later. It is possible to have the function to control at the timing as it is done. Therefore, the control unit 5 may be any device as long as it can display an image according to the wave movement on the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 and may be appropriately configured to control the configuration of the device etc. provided in the game apparatus 1 it can.

  In the present embodiment, as shown as an example in FIG. 4, the control unit 5 includes the memory 51, the image creation unit 52, the extraction unit 53, the display control unit 54, the sound output unit 55, the wave making device control unit 56, and the support A device control unit 57 is provided.

  The memory 51 has a function of storing various videos, specifically, for example, data such as a computer graphics video (hereinafter also referred to as “CG video”).

  The image creation unit 52 reads out the data of the image stored in the memory 51, reads the data of the image based on the CG image such as the situation where the vehicle 2 floats on the water, for example, and creates an image from this data.

  The extraction unit 53 includes information including the data of the video created by the video creation unit 52, and data detected from at least one of the detection units selected from the head direction detection unit 32 and the vehicle detection unit 33 of the HMD 3. Extract information and. The information including data that may be extracted includes information of a video according to the movement of the wave. Then, the extraction unit 53 transmits information including the extracted data.

  The display control unit 54 receives the information including the data extracted by the extraction unit 53, and displays the information including the data on the display unit 31 of the HMD 3. For example, the display control unit 54 controls the display control unit 54 to match the posture, movement, and situation of the vehicle 2 at that time, so that the display control unit 54 outputs it to the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 and an appropriate image is displayed on the display unit 31. Is displayed. As a result, it is possible to cause the passenger 9 to immerse into the virtual space of the video while showing the video corresponding to the shaking of the wave, and also to make the various virtual experiences having a sense of presence on water.

  The CG image may be produced, for example, in such a manner as to give each passenger a realistic virtual experience at the same time as the movement of the vehicle 2. CG images may be the same in all the HMDs 3 installed in the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, and different contents for each HMD 3 and contents different from some other HMDs 3 It is also possible.

  It is also possible to install an imaging unit using a charge-coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) on the HMD 3. In this case, when the passenger 9 gets in, the display unit 31 displays the actual surrounding image captured by the imaging unit, and on the way, the display unit 31 displays the actual surrounding image based on the CG image. On the way, it is possible to switch to an image based on CG image. In addition, it is possible to superimpose an actual video shot by a shooting unit and a video based on a CG video to give a more realistic virtual experience. The CG image is not particularly limited, and may be produced by, for example, two-dimensional CG (2DCG) or may be produced by three-dimensional CG (3DCG).

  The sound output unit 55 has a function of outputting data including sound information to the sound generation unit 34 of the HMD 3 according to the video. In this case, it is possible to provide the passenger 9 with the HMD 3 with sound according to the image. The sound output unit 55 may have a function of providing sound to a speaker or the like provided in the space in which the game apparatus 1 is installed, in addition to the sound generation unit 34 of the HMD 3, for example.

  The wave making device control unit 56 controls the wave making to the wave making device 4 capable of generating a wave in water according to, for example, a setting programmed in advance.

  The support device controller 57 controls the movement and position of the support device 6. For example, since the support device 6 can be driven by controlling the support device control unit 57 in accordance with the information (including data) of the image generated by the image generation unit 52, the movement of the vehicle 2 can be adjusted. It will be easier.

  When the control unit 5 has the above-described configuration, for example, each passenger 9 changes in posture according to the image and sound while immersing in the image and sound processed according to the direction of the head 91, By experiencing the sway of the vehicle 2 and the motion of the water 10 (wave sway) accompanying this, it is possible to have a highly realistic virtual experience. More specifically, for example, whether the vehicle 2 carried by the passenger 9 is actually traveling on the sea as the vehicle 2 travels along a pre-programmed set route (path), for example Is displayed on the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 and the wave making device 4 is driven to move the water surface (that is, generate a wave) so as to move according to the displayed image. The vehicle 2 can be rocked or moved. Alternatively, for example, it is possible to display on the display unit of the HMD 3 an image that can be interlocked with the movement of the moving vehicle 2 that is moved by being driven by the wave making device 4 and generating waves. This gives the passenger 9 a physical sensation in which the vehicle 2 is shaken by the movement (for example, the amplitude of the waves) of the water 10 generated from the wave making device 4. Furthermore, the change given by the movement of the waves is also displayed on the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 substantially simultaneously as a video, so that it is possible to give the passenger 9 the sensation of being on the water while riding the vehicle 2.

  Of course, since the configuration of the control unit 5 shown in FIG. 4 is an example, the configuration of the control unit 5 is not limited to these configurations, and it has an appropriate control function without departing from the configuration of the present invention. Configurations can be added or removed. For example, the control unit 5 may not include the wave making device control unit 56, or may not include the support device control unit 57. Or you may employ | adopt the structure controlled suitably by the control apparatus provided with control parts other than the control part 5. FIG.

  The game apparatus 1 preferably has the following configuration in the configuration described above. Specifically, the support device 6 includes a support base 61 on which the bottom portion 201 of the vehicle 2 is placed, and a mooring portion 62 provided on the support base 61. The vehicle 2 has a connecting portion 22 connectable with the mooring portion 62. It is preferable to have In this case, it is possible to prevent the vehicle 2 of the game apparatus 1 from being out of the predetermined range, turning, or drifting on the water due to the wave of the water surface (including the wave by the wave making device 4). it can.

  In the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the support device 6 described above further includes a support base 61 on which the vehicle 2 can be placed, and a mooring portion on the support base 61. The vehicle 2 is provided with a connecting portion 22 that can be connected to the mooring portion 62 described above.

  Since the support base 61 is a part of the configuration of the support device 6, when the support device 6 is configured to lift the vehicle 2 above the water surface, the support base 61 is used to support the bottom portion 201 of the vehicle 2. Can support. Also, in the case where the support device 6 is configured to tilt the vehicle 2, the support base 61 can tilt the vehicle 2 while supporting the bottom portion 201 of the vehicle 2. Further, when the vehicle 2 is not lifted above the water surface and when the vehicle 2 is not tilted, the support base 61 can be kept below the water surface of the vehicle 2, for example, in water. That is, the support base 61 can be separated without contacting the bottom portion 201 of the vehicle 2. In this case, the vehicle 2 can be kept floating in water.

  Note that the support base 61 may constitute the second frame 702 of the lifting device 70 of the support device 6 described above, and for example, the second frame 702 may be formed into a plate shape to form the second frame 702. The bottom surface 201 of the vehicle 2 can be configured to be lifted at the top surface.

  The length of the support base 61 in the front-rear direction is preferably longer than the length in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 2, but is not limited thereto. For example, in the case where the support device 6 includes the support base 61, the mooring portion 62 may be configured to be able to connect with the connecting portion 22 of the vehicle 2 even if the length dimension of the vehicle 2 is shorter.

  When the support device 6 includes the mooring portion 62, the mooring portion 62 is provided on the support base 61 of the support device 6. The mooring portion 62 may be provided at any position of the support base 61 as long as the effects of the present embodiment are not impaired. The number of the mooring portions 62 is not limited to one, and a plurality of mooring portions 62 can be provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the mooring portion 62 has a substantially central portion on the front side (central end portion on the front side of the support) and a substantially central portion on the rear side (the support Front centering portion 621 and a rear side mooring portion 622 are provided, and the connecting portion 22 of the vehicle 2 is further connected to the front connecting portion 221 at the front central end and the rear central end of the vehicle 2; When the rear connection portion 222 is provided, the vehicle 2 can be maintained in a balanced state on water.

  The shape of the anchoring portion 62 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a cylindrical shape, a rod shape, or a polygonal columnar shape.

  The connecting portion 22 of the vehicle 2 can be connected to the mooring portion 62 when the support device 6 includes the mooring portion 62. By providing the connecting part 22 and the mooring part 62, even if the vehicle 2 is moved by a wave or the like, it is possible to largely change the place from the installation place and leave the intended position. It can be suppressed.

  The connecting portion 22 can be formed integrally with the vehicle 2, for example.

  The shape of the connecting portion 22 is preferably a ring shape. That is, it is preferable that the connection portion 22 has a circular shape and a hollow at the center. When the mooring portion 62 in the support device 6 is formed in a cylindrical shape and the connection portion 22 is formed in a ring shape, when the mooring portion 62 of the support device 6 is connected, the mooring portion 62 It can be connected by hanging a ring. In particular, when the (inner diameter) dimension of the ring of the connection portion 22 is equal to or smaller than the outer dimension of the mooring portion 62, the vehicle 2 is expected while maintaining the movement derived from the wave movement. It can suppress moving away from the position. In addition, the shape of the connection part 22 is not limited above, For example, the connection part 22 and the mooring part 62 may be connected via cords, such as a rope.

  It is preferable that the connection part 22 is provided with the front side connection part 221 and the rear side connection part 222 at each of the front and rear substantially central ends of the vehicle 2. In this case, the front connection portion 221 and the rear connection portion 222 can be connected to the front mooring portion 621 and the rear mooring portion 622 of the support device 6, respectively, so that the vehicle 2 deviates from the expected position. It is possible to provide a realistic experience without inhibiting immersion, without immersing the virtual experience given to the passenger 9 on the vehicle 2 while suppressing the movement.

  The game apparatus 1 may be equipped with the following well-known apparatuses, installations, etc. in the range which does not inhibit the effect of this invention other than the above.

  For example, in the game apparatus 1, the platform 12 may be installed when the passenger 9 rides the vehicle 2. Although the platform 12 is installed in the right direction of the vehicle 2 in FIG. 2, the installation location is not particularly limited, and, for example, either one of both sides or left and right along the left and right of the vehicle 2 , Or may be provided along the front and rear of the vehicle 2 or both or in front of or behind the vehicle 2, and the dimensions, installation location, and position of the vehicle 2, and other devices are provided. It can be installed as appropriate according to the place and the position. The platform 12 may be provided between the vehicle 2 and a passage for movement of a passenger 9 or the like provided outside the game apparatus 1 for movement. The platform 12 may be formed to be fixed at a predetermined position, for example. Alternatively, the platform 12 is fixed on, for example, the water 10 when the game apparatus 1 is stopped and configured to be able to walk the passenger 9 or the like while hiding under water when the game apparatus 1 is operating or operating. Or may rise substantially perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

  The game apparatus 1 may include a simulation room. The simulation room may be, for example, a place where the HMD 3 is explained to the passenger during a waiting time until the passenger 9 gets on the game apparatus 1 or a demonstration is given, or after the end of the boarding (play After the end of the operation of the device), it can be a place configured to feel the aftermath of the driving experience, for example, a place having continuity of a virtual experience.

  As described above, in the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the image displayed on the display unit 31 of the HMD 3 may be interlocked with the movement of the vehicle 2, the strength of the waves by the wave making device 4, and the movement of the passenger 9. it can. Therefore, in the game apparatus 1, it is possible to immerse into the virtual space of the video while letting the passenger 9 look at the video, and to make it possible to have various virtual experiences with a sense of presence on water.

  In addition, the game apparatus 1 can include a water reservoir 11 such as a water tank configured to be able to store water. In this case, the vehicle 2 that can float in water in the game apparatus 1 floats on the water reservoir 11 Can be used as a play facility. That is, it is preferable that the play facility includes the above-described play apparatus 1 and a water reservoir 11 capable of storing water.

  In addition, since the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment does not require a rail for loading and traveling the vehicle 2, the installation area for installing the apparatus can be reduced, and the installation location is not easily restricted. The installation space can be set smaller compared to a track-type game apparatus. Therefore, the installation area of the game apparatus can be reduced, and the construction cost can also be reduced. Therefore, slimming down of equipment in the game apparatus or space saving can be expected.

[Summary]
As described above, the game apparatus of the first aspect is configured to float on the water (10), and has a vehicle (2) having at least one boarding portion (21) on which the passenger (9) can be placed. A head mounted display (3) having a display unit (31) attached to the head (91) of the passenger (9) and disposed to face the eyes of the passenger (9); And a control unit (5) for displaying an image according to the wave movement on the display unit (31).

  According to a first aspect, the passenger (9) who has boarded the vehicle (2) actually floats on the water via the vehicle (2) and is shaken by waves generated on the water surface on the vehicle (2) You can feel what you are doing. Furthermore, interlocking with the image according to the movement of the wave displayed on the display unit (31) of the HMD (3) by the control unit (5) and the sensation floating on the vehicle (2) on the water Thus, the passenger (9) wearing the HMD (3) can be deeply immersed in the virtual space of the image and can have a virtual experience with a sense of presence on water.

  In the first aspect, the game apparatus of the second aspect further includes a head direction detection unit (32) that detects the direction of the head (91) of the passenger (9), and the control unit (5) An image corresponding to the direction of the head (91) detected by the head direction detection unit (32) is displayed.

  According to the second aspect, even if the passenger (9) moves the head (91), since it is possible to provide an image according to the direction of the head (91), giving a deep sense of immersion The sense of presence can be further improved by interlocking the direction of the head (91) and the image including the direction.

  The game apparatus according to the third aspect of the present invention further comprises, in the first or second aspect, a vehicle detection unit (33) for detecting the movement of the vehicle (2), and the control unit (5) responds to the wave movement. A video corresponding to the motion detected by the vehicle detection unit (33) is displayed as the video.

  According to the third aspect, the passenger (9) is provided with an image in which the wave movement and the movement of the vehicle (2) are linked, so that the vehicle (2) can be mounted while riding on the vehicle (2). It is possible to give a sense of sensation along with the movement of 2). As a result, it is possible to give the passenger (9) a deeper sense of immersion into the virtual space and also give a high sense of reality.

  The game apparatus according to the fourth aspect is, in any one of the first to third aspects, disposed below the bottom (201) of the vehicle (2) to support the bottom (201) of the vehicle (2) It further comprises a possible support device (6).

  According to a fourth aspect, the passenger (9) may be moved by the support device (6) in addition to the sensation of floating on the water and shaking in waves through the actual vehicle (2). It is possible to experience in virtual space. And since the image displayed on the display unit (31) of the HMD (3) and the above movement can be interlocked, the passenger (9) is given a deeper sense of immersion into the virtual space and a higher sense of reality be able to.

  In the fourth aspect, the support apparatus (6) is configured to lift the vehicle (2) above the water surface in the fourth aspect.

  According to the fifth aspect, the passenger (9) can be made to experience such as jumping from the water surface to the water surface while staying on the vehicle (2), thereby giving a higher sense of reality of the virtual experience. be able to.

  The play apparatus of the sixth aspect is, in the fourth or fifth aspect, the support device (6) configured to tilt the vehicle (2).

  According to the sixth aspect, it is possible to give the passenger (9) a deep immersive feeling to the virtual space and to make the virtual experience having a higher sense of reality.

  In the game apparatus of the seventh aspect, in any one of the fourth to sixth aspects, the support device (6) comprises a support base (61) on which the bottom portion (201) of the vehicle (2) is placed; And a mooring portion (62) provided at (61), and the vehicle (2) has a connecting portion (22) connectable with the mooring portion (62).

  According to the seventh aspect, it is possible to prevent the vehicle (2) from being out of the predetermined range, turning, or drifting on the water due to the wave of the water surface or the like.

  The play facility according to the eighth aspect includes the play apparatus (1) according to any one of the first through seventh aspects and a water reservoir (11) capable of storing water.

  According to the eighth aspect, it is possible to provide a play facility capable of giving the passenger (9) a deep sense of immersion in the virtual space and giving a high sense of presence on water.

1 Game Equipment 2 Vehicles 3 Head Mounted Display (HMD)
4 Wave-making device 5 Control part 9 Passenger 10 Water 21 Boarding part 31 Display part

Claims (8)

A vehicle configured to float on water and having at least one boarding portion capable of carrying a passenger;
A head mounted display having a display mounted on the head of the passenger and disposed to face the eyes of the passenger;
A wave making device capable of generating waves on the surface of the water;
A control unit that displays an image according to the wave swing on the display unit;
Equipped with
Play equipment. A head direction detection unit that detects the direction of the head of the passenger;
The control unit displays an image according to the direction of the head detected by the head direction detection unit.
The game apparatus according to claim 1. The vehicle detection apparatus further includes a vehicle detection unit that detects the movement of the vehicle.
The control unit displays an image according to the movement detected by the vehicle detection unit as an image according to the wave swing.
The game apparatus according to claim 1. A support device disposed below the bottom of the vehicle and capable of supporting the bottom of the vehicle;
The game apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The support device is configured to lift the vehicle above the water surface,
The game apparatus according to claim 4. The support device is configured to tilt the vehicle.
The game apparatus according to claim 4 or 5. The support device includes a support on which the bottom of the vehicle is placed, and a mooring portion provided on the support.
The vehicle has a connection portion connectable to the mooring portion.
The game apparatus according to any one of claims 4 to 6. A game apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and a water reservoir capable of storing the water.
Play facility.

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