JP2019126417A - Information processing apparatus, operation control program, and operation control method - Google Patents

Abstract

To make a game operative by intuitive operation according to the kind of a controller, the intuitive operation more closely replicating the motions performed in reality.SOLUTION: The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus comprising: a decision unit for deciding an operation type of a controller operated by a user, referring to a storage unit which defines the operation type of the controller; a detection unit for detecting at least one of an operation of tilting the controller of the user and an operation of swinging the controller; a motion identification unit for identifying a game motion corresponding to the decided operation type and the detected operation, referring to a storage unit which stores a game motion corresponding to an operation of the controller for each operation type; and a game execution unit for executing the game according to the identified game motion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an operation control program, and an operation control method.

  A game machine capable of playing a game using a hand gesture is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Also, various controllers such as a handle type and a stick type are used for game input operation devices.

JP, 2016-57779, A

  However, in an environment where various types of controllers can be used, there are cases where the operation of the used controller is not an intuitive operation that makes the game operation intuitive.

  On the other hand, when using a hand gesture to operate a game by an intuitive operation, if a gesture is not made correctly, a malfunction tends to occur as compared with, for example, a button operation of a controller.

  With respect to the above problems, in one aspect, the present invention aims to operate a game by an intuitive operation according to the type of controller and in accordance with an operation that is more realistically performed.

In order to solve the above problem, according to one aspect, a determination unit that determines an operation type of a controller operated by a user with reference to a storage unit that defines an operation type of the controller, and an operation of tilting the controller or Referring to the detection unit that detects at least one of the operations shaking the controller and the storage unit that stores the game operation corresponding to the operation of the controller for each operation type, it corresponds to the determined operation type and the detected operation. An action specifying unit for specifying a game action to be performed, a game executing part for executing a game in accordance with the specified game action,
An information processing apparatus is provided.

  According to another aspect, the storage unit defining the operation type of the controller is referred to determine the operation type of the controller operated by the user, and the operation of tilting the controller or at least any of the operations of shaking the controller is detected. And the game operation corresponding to the determined operation type and the detected operation with reference to the storage unit storing the game operation according to the operation of the controller for each operation type, and the specified game operation according to the specified game operation An operation control program for executing a game and causing a computer to execute processing is provided.

  According to another aspect, the storage unit defining the operation type of the controller is referred to determine the operation type of the controller operated by the user, and the operation of tilting the controller or at least any of the operations of shaking the controller is detected. And the game operation corresponding to the determined operation type and the detected operation with reference to the storage unit storing the game operation according to the operation of the controller for each operation type, and the specified game operation according to the specified game operation There is provided an operation control method in which a computer executes a procedure.

  According to one aspect, it is possible to operate the game by an intuitive operation according to the type of controller, which is more in line with the operation to be performed.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional arrangement of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment; The figure which shows an example of the controller definition table which concerns on one Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the operation | movement identification table which concerns on one Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware arrangement of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment; 7 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation control process according to an embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the operation | movement in the game according to the operation type which concerns on one Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the operation | movement in the game according to the operation type which concerns on one Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the intuitive operation which concerns on one Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present specification and the drawings, substantially the same configuration is given the same reference numeral to omit redundant description.

[Functional configuration of information processing device]
First, an example of a functional configuration of the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The information processing device 10 according to the present embodiment can be realized by any electronic device such as a game device, a game portable device, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, a smartphone, a mobile phone, and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants). The information processing apparatus 10 may be a wearable display device such as an HMD (Head Mount Display) or an FMD (Face Mount Display). The information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment may be an apparatus that itself functions as an input operation device for a game, or may be an apparatus separate from a controller that functions as an input operation device for a game. .

  The information processing apparatus 10 includes a game execution unit 8, a reception unit 9, a detection unit 11, an operation type determination unit 12, a storage unit 13, an operation specification unit 14, a display control unit 15, a graphic processing unit 16, a sound processing unit 17, and a display. A unit 18, a sound output unit 19, and a communication unit 20 are included.

  The storage unit 13 stores a controller definition table 131, an action specifying table 132, a game processing program 133, and an action control program 134. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the controller definition table 131 according to an embodiment. In the controller definition table 131, operation types are defined in association with the type of controller and the operator to be used.

  For example, as a type of controller, an integrated controller and a separate controller may be mentioned as an example. An example of an integrated controller is a controller that cannot be attached or detached, or a controller that is used as a single unit without using a controller and a plurality of controllers that can be attached and detached separately. Good.

  As an example of a separate controller, there may be a plurality of controllers that are non-detachable and can be used in conjunction or independently, or a plurality of controllers in which the main body and the controller can be attached and detached. May be multiple controllers in separate use. The separate controller is exemplified by two controllers in the present embodiment and is configured of a right-hand controller and a left-hand controller, but is not limited thereto.

  However, the type of controller is not limited to this, and may be an input module such as a stick type, a handle type, or a pen type, or may be a wearable device such as a type attached to an arm or a leg. The controller in this case is a separate device from the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, and is a device that can be connected by wire or wirelessly.

  The controller may be the information processing apparatus 10 itself according to the present embodiment. In this case, the controller may be a portable game device, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a head mounted display or a face mounted display. However, the controller is a device on which at least one of an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor is mounted.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the operation identification table 132 according to an embodiment. In the action specifying table 132, the movement of the controller and the action in the game are stored in association with each operation type. For example, FIG. 3A is an operation specification table 132 (hereinafter also referred to as “operation specification table A”) in the case of the operation type A defined in FIG. 2, and FIG. 3B is an operation type It is an operation identification table 132 of B (hereinafter, also referred to as “operation identification table B”). FIG. 3C is an operation identification table 132 of operation type C (hereinafter, also referred to as “operation identification table C”), and FIG. 3D is an operation identification table 132 of operation type D (hereinafter, “operation identification table C”). It is also referred to as “operation specification table D”.

  By storing the motion of the controller and the motion in the game in association with each operation type, the user is an intuitive operation according to the type of the controller, and the game is performed by the operation along the more realistic operation. It can be operated. For example, in a horse racing game that operates a horse, when operating a horse, the user performs an intuitive operation according to the type of the controller by pulling a reins or hitting a whip instead of a jockey in the game. Thus, the operation can be performed in accordance with a more realistic operation. In this way, the user can virtually experience being a jockey, thereby operating the horse in the sense that he or she is on a horse and enjoying the game more.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the game execution unit 8 causes the CPU of the information processing device 10 to execute the game processing program 133 stored in the storage unit 13 to execute a predetermined game. In the present embodiment, the game execution unit 8 causes the CPU to execute the game processing program 133, whereby the game of horse racing is executed. However, the horse racing game is an example of a predetermined game to be executed, and the type of game is not limited to this, and any game such as a love game, a battle game, a sound game (music game), an adventure game, or the like may be used. Good.

  The accepting unit 9 accepts operations such as operation buttons and direction keys of the controller. The detection unit 11 detects at least one of an operation of tilting the controller and an operation of shaking the controller using at least one of a gyro sensor and an acceleration sensor.

  The operation type determination unit 12 is an example of a determination unit that determines the operation type of the controller operated by the user with reference to the controller definition table 131 that defines the operation type of the controller.

  The operation specifying unit 14 specifies the determined operation type and the game operation corresponding to the detected operation with reference to the operation specifying table 132 which stores the game operation according to the operation of the controller for each operation type. The display control unit 15 controls display of a screen on which a game is executed according to the specified game operation. As a result, a game is drawn on the screen according to the specified game operation, and the game execution unit 8 executes the game.

  The graphic processing unit 16 is connected to the display unit 18, and outputs a video signal to the display unit 18 when a drawing command is output from the game execution unit 8. Thereby, the display unit 18 displays an image of the game in accordance with the progress of the game. Further, when the display control unit 15 outputs a drawing command, the display unit 18 displays the game operation according to the command. As a result, the game is drawn on the screen according to the specified game operation, and the game by the game execution unit 8 is executed.

  The sound processing unit 17 is connected to the sound output unit 19, and outputs a sound signal to the sound output unit 19 when the game execution unit 8 outputs a sound output instruction command. Thereby, the sound output unit 19 outputs voice and sound according to the progress of the game. The communication unit 20 communicates with other devices.

[Hardware configuration of information processing device]
Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment includes a central processing unit (CPU) 21, a read only memory (ROM) 22, a random access memory (RAM) 23, and a hard disk drive (HDD) 24.

  The information processing apparatus 10 includes a graphic card 25, an external I / F 26, a communication I / F 27, an input I / F 28, a projector 29, an acceleration sensor 30, a gyro sensor 31, a touch panel 32, a display 33, and a speaker 34. Each part is mutually connected by a bus.

  The ROM 22 is a nonvolatile semiconductor memory that can retain internal data even when the power is turned off. The RAM 23 is a volatile semiconductor memory that temporarily stores programs and data. The ROM 22 and the RAM 23 store programs and data.

  The HDD 24 is a non-volatile storage device storing programs and data. The HDD 24 may store basic software and application software programs that control the entire information processing apparatus 10. The HDD 24 may store various databases. In the present embodiment, the HDD 24 stores various programs such as a basic processing program, a game processing program 133, an operation control program 134, and various data.

  The CPU 21 reads various programs and various data from the ROM 22 or the HDD 24 onto the RAM 23 and executes various processes to realize the control of the entire information processing apparatus 10 and the functions mounted on the information processing apparatus 10.

  The external I / F 26 is an interface that connects the information processing apparatus 10 to an external apparatus. The external device is, for example, a storage medium 26a. Thus, the information processing apparatus 10 can read and write the storage medium 26 a via the external I / F 26. Examples of the storage medium 26a include a CD (Compact Disk), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), an SD memory card (SD Memory card), a USB memory (Universal Serial Bus memory), and the like.

  For example, in the information processing apparatus 10, a storage medium 26a in which the game processing program 133, the operation control program 134, and the like are stored can be attached. These programs are read by the external I / F 26 and read into the RAM 23.

  The CPU 21 processes the game processing program 133 and the operation control program 134 read into the RAM 23 and instructs the graphic card 25 to output an image according to the progress of the game. The graphic card 25 performs image processing of the game displayed on the screen according to the instruction, and causes the display 33 to draw the game image. One frame time of an image output from the graphic card 25 is, for example, 1/30 to 1/60 seconds. The graphic card 25 executes drawing of one image for each frame. That is, an image of 30 to 60 frames per second is drawn.

  Further, the CPU 21 processes the above-mentioned various programs read into the RAM 23, and causes the speaker 34 to output a predetermined sound in accordance with the progress of the game. The communication I / F 27 is an interface that connects the information processing apparatus 10 to a network. The communication I / F 27 communicates with other devices via a communication unit having an antenna.

  The input I / F 28 is an interface connected to an input device such as the controller 1. The controller 1 has an operation button 2 and a direction key 3. The user performs a game operation using the controller 1. For example, the user can cause the user character PC to perform a predetermined action by operating the operation button 2. The user can move the user character PC in a predetermined direction by operating the direction key 3. Although the controller 1 is separated from the main body of the information processing apparatus 10 in FIG. 1, the controller 1 may be integrated with the main body.

  The controller 1 further includes a gyro sensor 4 and an acceleration sensor 5. The gyro sensor 4 and the acceleration sensor 5 output sensor values such as acceleration and speed of the controller 1. Based on the output sensor value, the CPU 21 detects the operation of tilting the controller 1 and the direction of tilt, and the operation of shaking the controller 1 and the direction of shaking. There may be one controller 1 or two or more controllers.

  The input I / F 28 causes the RAM 23 to store input information based on an input operation performed by the user using the controller 1. Further, when the user operates the controller 1 to instruct start of the game, the input I / F 28 inputs the instruction information to start the game processing.

  The projector 29 has a light source for emitting visible light, and projects characters, images and the like on a projection plane using the light from the light source. The touch panel 32 is provided on the screen of the display 33, and detects the position on the screen touched by the user. As the touch panel 32, for example, a capacitance method, a resistance film method, or the like is used.

  In the information processing apparatus 10 having such a configuration, the CPU 21 executes various arithmetic processing relating to the game according to the operation specified according to the user operation in accordance with the procedure of the game processing program 133. The input I / F 28 causes the memory card 28 a to store game data stored in the RAM 23 in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 21. When the game is interrupted and resumed, the input I / F 28 reads out the data of the interrupted game stored in the memory card 28 a and transfers it to the RAM 23.

  The functions of the storage unit 13 illustrated in FIG. 1 are realized by, for example, a storage device on the cloud connected to the information processing apparatus 10 via the ROM 22, the RAM 23, the HDD 24 or the network illustrated in FIG. 4.

  The function of the reception unit 9 is realized by, for example, the input I / F 28 or the external I / F 26. The function of the detection unit 11 is realized by, for example, the input I / F 28.

  The functions of the game execution unit 8, the operation type determination unit 12, the action specifying unit 14, the display control unit 15, and the sound processing unit 17 are realized by, for example, processing executed by the CPU 21 by the game processing program 133 and the operation control program 134. .

  The function of the graphic processing unit 16 is realized by, for example, the graphic card 25. The function of the display unit 18 is realized by the display 33, for example. The function of the sound output unit 19 is realized by the speaker 34, for example.

  The function of the communication unit 20 is realized by the communication I / F 27, for example. For example, when the controller definition table 131 and the operation specification table 132 are stored in the storage device on the cloud, the communication unit 20 receives necessary information from the storage device on the cloud.

  Note that FIG. 1 depicts a block diagram focusing on functions, and each unit indicated by these functional blocks can be realized, for example, by hardware whose one example is shown in FIG.

[Operation control processing during game execution]
Next, an example of the action control process during game execution according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a motion control process during game execution according to an embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, when the user tilts the controller in a predetermined direction or swings the controller in a predetermined direction during the game execution, the gyro sensor 4 and the acceleration sensor 5 (hereinafter also collectively referred to as “sensor”). Output the speed or acceleration according to the operation. An operation control process according to the type of controller and the user's controller operation is executed according to the output value from the sensor.

  In this process, first, the operation type determination unit 12 determines the type of the controller 1 (step S10).

  The operation type determination unit 12 may determine the type from the selected controller 1 according to an operation in which the user selects the type of controller from the selection screen of the user before or during the game. The operation type determination unit 12 may periodically acquire information regarding the type of controller from the controller 1.

  In step S10, when the operation type determination unit 12 determines that the type of the controller 1 is an integral type, the operation specifying unit 14 refers to the operation specification table A of FIG. Specify (step S12).

  Next, the detection part 11 monitors the output from the gyro sensor 4 or the acceleration sensor 5 (step S22). Next, the detection unit 11 determines whether the output value of the gyro sensor 4 or the acceleration sensor 5 has been detected (step S24), and until the output value from at least one of the gyro sensor 4 or the acceleration sensor 5 is detected. The processes of step S22 and step S24 are repeated.

  When the detection unit 11 detects an output value from at least one of the gyro sensor 4 and the acceleration sensor 5, the display control unit 15 displays the specified action, and the game execution unit 8 plays a game according to the specified action. Are advanced (step S26), and this processing is ended.

  For example, in the example of the action specifying table A shown in FIG. 3A, when the user swings the integrated controller 1 downward, the action specifying unit 14 follows the horse as an action in the game based on the output value of the sensor. Or specify the start of the game. As an example of the integrated controller 1, as shown in an example of “follow / start” in FIG. 6A, when the user shakes the controller 1 down before the game, the operation specifying unit 14 generates an operation specifying table. Identify the action to start the game with reference to A. When the user swings the controller 1 down during the game, the action identifying unit 14 refers to the action identifying table A to identify the action of following the horse. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8A, the display control unit 15 displays an operation of lowering the horse reins, and the game execution unit 8 reflects the horse chasing operation in the game and proceeds with the game. Let

  For example, as shown in an example of “pull / jump (disability competition)” in FIG. 6A, when the user points the integrated controller 1 upward, the action specifying unit 14 operates based on the output value of the sensor. Referring to the specific table A, the action to pull the horse is specified. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8B, the display control unit 15 displays the operation of raising the horse reins, and the game execution unit 8 reflects the operation of the horse pulling in the game to advance the game. Let

  For example, as shown in an example of “pull / jump (disability competition)” in FIG. 6A, when the user swings up the integrated controller 1, the action specifying unit 14 operates based on the output value of the sensor. Referring to the specific table A, the horse jumps over the obstacle and specifies the movement. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the display control unit 15 displays an operation of raising the horse's reins greatly, and the game executing unit 8 reflects the horse jumping operation in the game to advance the game. Let

  For example, as shown in an example of “a whip” in FIG. 6A, when the user swings the controller 1 to the left while pressing the left operation button 2a, the action specifying unit 14 specifies the action based on the output value of the sensor. Referring to Table A, identify the operation of hitting the horse from the left side with a whip. In this case, the display control unit 15 displays an operation of hitting the horse from the left side with a whip, and the game execution unit 8 reflects the acceleration operation of the horse on the game to advance the game.

  Similarly, when the user swings the controller 1 to the right while pushing the right operation button 2b, the action specifying unit 14 refers to the action specifying table A based on the output value of the sensor. Identify the action of hitting the horse from the right with a whip. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the display control unit 15 displays an operation of hitting the horse with a whip from the right side, and the game executing unit 8 reflects the acceleration operation of the horse in the game and plays the game. Make it progress.

  The operation of hitting with a whip swings the controller 1 to the right or left while pressing the operation buttons 2a and 2b. By operating the button in addition to the operation of shaking the controller 1, it is possible to avoid a whip malfunction. Further, the type of the right or left cross may be switched by pressing the switching buttons 4a and 4b shown in FIG. 6 (a).

  For example, as shown in an example of “lateral movement” in FIG. 6A, when the controller 1 is tilted to the left or right, the action specifying unit 14 refers to the action specifying table A based on the output value of the sensor, The operation of moving the horse sideways in the direction in which the controller 1 is tilted is specified. In this case, the display control unit 15 displays an operation of moving the horse laterally to the left or right, and the game execution unit 8 reflects the operation on the game to advance the game.

  Returning to FIG. 5, in step S10, when the operation type determination unit 12 determines that the type of the controller 1 is a separate type, the operation type determination unit 12 determines an operation hand to be used (step S14). The operation hand to be used can be determined from the selected operation hand according to the operation of the user selecting the operation hand from the selection screen of the user. As another determination method, an image of the user having the controller 1 may be acquired, and the operation hand may be determined from the image.

  When the operation type determination unit 12 determines that the operator to use is both hands, the operation specifying unit 14 specifies an operation in the game with reference to the operation specification table B (step S16). When the detection unit 11 monitors the output from the gyro sensor 4 or the acceleration sensor 5 (step S22) and detects an output value from at least one of the gyro sensor 4 or the acceleration sensor 5 (step S24), the display control unit 15 The selected action is displayed, the game execution unit 8 advances the game according to the specified action (step S26), and the process ends. According to this, with reference to the operation specifying table B, an example of which is shown in FIG. 3B, the operation in the game is specified in response to the user operating the controller 1 of the separate type with both hands.

  For example, as shown in an example of “chase / start” in FIG. 6B, when the user swings the two controllers 1 down with both hands before the game, the action specifying unit 14 performs the action in FIG. The action to start the game is specified with reference to the specific table B. When the user swings the controller 1 down during the game, the action identifying unit 14 refers to the action identifying table B to identify the action of following the horse.

  For example, as shown in an example of “pull / jump” in FIG. 6B, when the user points the two controllers 1 upward with both hands, the action specifying unit 14 sets the action specifying table B based on the output value of the sensor. Refer to to identify the action to pull the horse. When the user swings the two controllers 1 with both hands, the motion identifying unit 14 refers to the motion identification table B based on the output value of the sensor to identify the motion of the horse jumping over the obstacle.

  For example, as shown in an example of “a whip” in FIG. 6B, when the user swings the left controller 1 to the left while pressing the left operation button 2a, the action specifying unit 14 is based on the output value of the sensor. With reference to the action specifying table B, the action of hitting the horse with a whip from the left side is specified.

  When the user swings the right controller 1 to the right while pressing the right operation button 2b, the action specifying unit 14 refers to the action specifying table B based on the output value of the sensor and performs an action of hitting the horse with a whip from the right side. Identify.

  In the operation to hit with a whip, the right or left controller 1 is swung to the right or left while pressing the left operation button 2a or the right operation button 2b. By pressing the direction buttons 3a and 3b, the type of the right or left controller 1 can be switched, and the controller 1 can be switched by pressing the left operation button 2a or the right operation button 2b twice quickly.

  For example, as shown in an example of “lateral movement” in FIG. 6B, when the operation to turn the left hand with the left controller 1 upward is performed, the operation specifying unit 14 generates the operation specifying table B based on the output value of the sensor. To identify the movement of the horse to the left. In addition, when the right hand holding the right controller 1 is moved upward, the operation identification unit 14 refers to the operation identification table B based on the output value of the sensor, and identifies the operation of laterally moving the horse to the right. When the user performs the lateral movement operation while pressing the direction buttons 3a and 3b, the operation specifying unit 14 can quickly move the horse to the left or right.

  Returning to FIG. 5, when the operation type determination unit 12 determines in step S14 that the operating hand to be used is the left hand, the motion specifying unit 14 refers to the motion specifying table C shown as an example in FIG. The operation in the game is identified (step S18). When the detection unit 11 monitors the output from the gyro sensor 4 or the acceleration sensor 5 (step S22) and detects an output value from at least one of the gyro sensor 4 or the acceleration sensor 5 (step S24), the display control unit 15 The selected action is displayed, the game execution unit 8 advances the game according to the specified action (step S26), and the process ends.

  For example, as shown in an example of “chase / start” in FIG. 7A, when the user swings the controller 1 down with the left hand before the game, the action specifying unit 14 refers to the action specifying table C to play the game. Specify the action to start. When the user swings the controller 1 down with the left hand during the game, the action identifying unit 14 refers to the action identifying table C to identify the action of following the horse.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7A as an example, when the user turns the controller 1 upward with the left hand, the operation specifying unit 14 refers to the operation specifying table C based on the output value of the sensor. And identify the action of pulling a horse. When the user swings the controller 1 with the left hand, the motion identifying unit 14 refers to the motion identification table C based on the output value of the sensor to identify the motion of the horse jumping over the obstacle.

  For example, as shown in an example in FIG. 7A, when the user shakes the controller 1 to the left while pressing the operation button 2a, the operation identification unit 14 determines the operation identification table C based on the output value of the sensor. Refer to and specify the action of tapping the horse from the left side with a whip.

  The user can switch the type of the right or left controller 1 by pressing the direction button 3a, and can switch the controller 1 by pressing the operation button 2a twice quickly.

  For example, as shown in an example of “lateral movement” in FIG. 7A, when an operation of tilting the wrist of the left hand holding the controller 1 to the left and right (rotating left and right around the wrist) is performed, the operation specifying unit 14 Refers to the motion identification table C based on the output value of the sensor and identifies the motion of moving the horse left and right. When the user performs the lateral movement operation while pressing the direction button 3a, the operation specifying unit 14 can quickly move the horse to the left or right.

  Returning to FIG. 5, when the operation type determination unit 12 determines in step S14 that the operating hand to be used is the right hand, the motion specification unit 14 refers to the motion specification table D shown in FIG. 3D. The operation in the game is identified (step S20). When the detection unit 11 monitors the output from the gyro sensor 4 or the acceleration sensor 5 (step S22) and detects an output value from at least one of the gyro sensor 4 or the acceleration sensor 5 (step S24), the display control unit 15 The selected action is displayed, the game execution unit 8 advances the game according to the specified action (step S26), and the process ends.

  For example, as shown in an example of “chase / start” in FIG. 7B, when the user swings the controller 1 down with the right hand before the game, the action specifying unit 14 refers to the action specifying table D to play the game. Specify the action to start. When the user swings the controller 1 down with the right hand during the game, the action identifying unit 14 refers to the action identifying table D to identify the action of following the horse.

  For example, as shown in “pull / jump” in FIG. 7B, when the user points the controller 1 upward with the right hand, the action specifying unit 14 refers to the action specifying table D based on the output value of the sensor. And identify the action of pulling a horse. When the user swings the controller 1 with the right hand, the motion identifying unit 14 refers to the motion identification table D based on the output value of the sensor to identify the motion of the horse jumping over the obstacle.

  For example, as shown in an example of “a whip” in FIG. 7B, when the user swings the controller 1 to the right while pressing the right operation button 2b, the action specifying unit 14 specifies the action based on the output value of the sensor. Referring to Table D, identify the operation of hitting the horse from the right side with a whip.

  The user can switch the type of the right or left controller 1 by pressing the direction button 3b, and can switch the controller 1 by pressing the operation button 2b twice quickly.

  For example, as shown in an example of “lateral movement” in FIG. 7B, when an operation of tilting the wrist of the right hand holding the controller 1 to the left or right (rotating left or right around the wrist) is performed, the action specifying unit 14 Refers to the motion identification table C based on the output value of the sensor and identifies the motion of moving the horse left and right. When the user performs the lateral movement operation while pressing the direction button 3b, the operation specifying unit 14 can quickly move the horse to the left or right.

  Note that the user can execute a chasing whip (tapping whip while chasing) in the game by simultaneously performing the chasing operation and the whip operation according to the operation type. In addition, it is possible to switch between the operation of the display whip (not showing the whip only) and the operation of the whip (tap with the whip) with a specific button.

  According to the above, the operation type of the controller 1 is determined according to the type of the controller 1 used by the user, and the operation in the game is specified according to the operation type.

  More specifically, the operation type of the controller 1 is determined according to the type of the controller 1 and the operator to use, and the operation in the game is specified according to the operation type. For example, different operation types of the controller 1 are determined when the user holds the controller 1 with both hands and when the user holds the controller 1 with one hand, and the operation in the game is specified according to the operation type. The Different operation types of the controller 1 are determined depending on whether the user operates the two controllers 1 with both hands and the one controller 1 with both hands. Action is specified.

  According to this, since the operation type is determined according to the type of the controller 1 and the operation in the game is specified according to the determined operation type, the operation is intuitive according to the type of the controller 1 The game can be operated by an operation in accordance with a more realistic operation.

  The intuitive operation of the controller 1 is not limited to the above example. For example, as another intuitive operation of the controller 1, the operation of windmill whip (turning whip) may be executed in the game by turning the controller 1 backward.

  Furthermore, by moving the controller 1 obliquely upward, the operation of “raising carrots to horse” may be specified and executed in the game. Alternatively, the "stroke horse" motion may be identified by gently moving the controller 1 to the left and right, and may be executed in the game. Alternatively, the “brushing horse” operation may be specified by moving the controller 1 in one lateral direction, and may be executed in the game.

  The information processing apparatus, the operation control program, and the operation control method have been described above according to the above embodiments, but the information processing apparatus, the operation control program, and the operation control method according to the present invention are not limited to the above embodiments. Various modifications and improvements are possible within the scope of the invention. The matters described in the above embodiments can be combined within a consistent range.

Reference Signs List 4 gyro sensor 5 acceleration sensor 8 game execution unit 9 reception unit 10 information processing apparatus 11 detection unit 12 operation type determination unit 13 storage unit 14 operation identification unit 15 display control unit 16 graphic processing unit 17 sound processing unit 18 display unit 19 sound output Part 20 Communication part 131 Controller definition table 132 Operation specification table 133 Game processing program 134 Operation control program

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A determination unit that determines the operation type of the controller operated by the user with reference to the storage unit that defines the operation type of the controller;
A detection unit that detects at least one of an operation of tilting the controller or an operation of shaking the controller;
An operation specifying unit that specifies the determined operation type and the game operation corresponding to the detected operation with reference to a storage unit that stores a game operation corresponding to the operation of the controller for each operation type;
A game execution unit that executes a game according to the identified game action;
An information processing apparatus having The determining unit determines an operation type of the controller according to a type of the controller used by a user.
An information processing apparatus according to claim 1. The determining unit determines an operation type of the controller according to a type of the controller and an operating operator to be used.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 2. The determination unit determines different operation types of the controller depending on whether the user holds and operates the controller with both hands and when the user holds and operates the controller with one hand.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The determination unit determines different operation types of the controller in a case where the user holds and operates two controllers with both hands and in a case where the user holds and operates one controller with both hands.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Referring to the storage unit that defines the operation type of the controller, determine the operation type of the controller that the user operates,
Detecting at least one of an operation of tilting the controller or an operation of shaking the controller;
The game operation corresponding to the determined operation type and the detected operation is specified with reference to the storage unit that stores the game operation corresponding to the operation of the controller for each operation type,
A game is executed according to the identified game action.
An operation control program that causes a computer to execute processing. Referring to the storage unit that defines the operation type of the controller, determine the operation type of the controller that the user operates,
Detecting at least one of an operation of tilting the controller or an operation of shaking the controller;
The game operation corresponding to the determined operation type and the detected operation is specified with reference to the storage unit that stores the game operation corresponding to the operation of the controller for each operation type,
A game is executed according to the identified game action.
An operation control method in which a computer executes a procedure.

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