JP2020178869A - Simulation experience device and simulation experience system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an environment for experiencing bungee jumping without damping a sense of immersion.SOLUTION: A simulation experience device 10 is a device for an object person 200 to experience bungee jumping in a virtual space. The simulation experience device 10 includes: a display part 250 for displaying a scene image of a virtual space; at least one rail 120 attached to a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped support member; a carriage 130 attached so as to move on the rail 120; a first belt 145 for connecting the object person 200 to the carriage 130; and a first belt fixing part 140 for winding up the first belt 145 in response to the movement of the carriage 130. The first belt fixing part 140 changes the object person 200 from a standing state to an inverted state. The display part 250 changes the scene image by the movement of the carriage 130 and the winding up of the first belt 145.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a technique for experiencing a bungee jump in a virtual space.

Conventionally, a technique of wearing VR goggles or the like on the head and experiencing a bungee jump in a virtual space is known.

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However, in the configuration of Patent Document 1, the user experiences a bungee jump by holding a belt or the like while sitting. This may impair the user's immersive feeling in the virtual space.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an environment in which a bungee jump can be experienced without disturbing the immersive feeling.

This simulated experience device is a device for the target person to experience a bungee jump in a virtual space. The simulated experience device includes a display unit that displays a scene image of a virtual space, at least one rail attached to a rectangular parallelepiped support member, a dolly attached so as to be able to move on the rail, and a target person. It is provided with a first belt that connects the dolly and the dolly, and a winding portion that winds up the first belt according to the movement of the dolly. The hoisting unit changes the subject from an upright state to an inverted state. The display unit changes the scene image by moving the dolly and winding up the first belt.

In this configuration, the subject can experience the bungee jump without compromising the immersive feeling.

The winding portion of this simulated experience device may wind the first belt according to the moving speed of the carriage.

In this configuration, processing can be performed according to the movement speed of the target person, and the target person can experience a bungee jump with a sense of reality.

The rail of this simulated experience device preferably includes a sensor. The winding unit may wind the first belt according to the result detected by the sensor.

In this configuration, processing can be performed according to the movement of the target person, and the target person can experience a more realistic bungee jump.

The rail of this simulated experience device preferably includes a sensor. The display unit may change the scene image according to the result detected by the sensor.

In this configuration, the subject can experience a scene image according to the movement of the subject, and the subject can experience a more realistic bungee jump.

The simulated experience device preferably includes a second belt that connects the subject and the trolley.

In this configuration, the safety of the subject is further ensured.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an environment in which a bungee jump can be experienced without disturbing the immersive feeling.

It is a perspective view of the simulated experience device which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing on the AA line of the carriage in FIG. (A)-(C) is a cross-sectional view showing the operation of the carriage of the simulated experience device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. (A)-(C) is a cross-sectional view showing the movement of the subject according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is operation schematic diagram of the simulated experience apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is operation schematic diagram of the simulated experience apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is operation schematic diagram of the simulated experience apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A)-(C) is a cross-sectional view showing the operation of the carriage of the simulated experience device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. (A)-(C) is a cross-sectional view showing the operation of the carriage of the simulated experience device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

(First Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a simulated experience device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the carriage in FIG. 3 (A)-FIG. 3 (C) is a cross-sectional view showing the operation of the carriage of the simulated experience device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4 (A) -4 (C) are cross-sectional views showing the movement of the subject according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an operation schematic diagram of the simulated experience device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an operation schematic diagram of the simulated experience device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an operation schematic diagram of the simulated experience device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

(Structure of the subject's wear)
The subject 200 is wearing a VR device 250. The subject 200 visually experiences the virtual space by wearing the VR device 250. The VR device 250 is a goggle-shaped device for experiencing a virtual space, and includes a gyroscope, an accelerometer, a magnetometer, and the like. The VR device 250 corresponds to the "display unit" of the present invention.

The VR device 250 is attached to the head of the subject 200, and by detecting that the head moves back and forth, left and right, and up and down, it is reflected on the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis in the virtual space. As a result, the subject 200 can experience a bungee jump in the virtual space.

(Configuration of simulated experience device)
First, the appearance configuration of the simulated experience device 10 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the simulated experience device 10 includes a support member 110, a rail 120, and a carriage 130. The support member 110 is formed of a plurality of columns. The support member 110 forms a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape having an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis by the support columns. The support column is preferably made of metal, but any material that can support at least a certain weight or more is sufficient.

The support member 110 includes a support column X1 and a support column X2 parallel to the support column X1. The strut X1 and the strut X2 face each other in the Y-axis direction. Further, the support member 110 includes a support column Y1 in the Y-axis direction and a support column Y2 at a position facing the support column Y1 in the Y-axis direction. The XY plane of the support member 110 is formed by the support column X1, the support column X2, the support column Y1, and the support column Y2. This XY plane corresponds to the top surface of the support member 110.

Further, the support member 110 includes a support column Z1, a support column Z2, a support column Z3, and a support column Z4 extending in the Z-axis direction. The top surface of the support member 110 is supported by the columns Z1, the columns Z2, the columns Z3, and the columns Z4. More specifically, the structure is such that the four corners of the top surface of the support member 110 are supported by the columns Z1, the columns Z2, the columns Z3, and the columns Z4.

The rail 120 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. On the top surface of the support member 110, the longitudinal direction of the rail 120 is parallel to the Y-axis direction, and the lateral direction of the rail 120 is parallel to the X-axis direction. A plurality of rails 120 are arranged on the top surface of the support member 110 so as to straddle the support columns X1 and the support columns X2. A groove 125 is formed in the rail 120.

The dolly 130 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. On the top surface of the support member 110, the longitudinal direction of the carriage 130 is parallel to the X-axis direction, and the lateral direction of the carriage 130 is parallel to the Y-axis direction. The bogie 130 includes a plurality of tires 135. The carriage 130 may be any shape as long as it satisfies the function by using parts such as wheels and bearings, and the shape is not limited.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the carriage 130 is arranged on the rail 120. More specifically, the plurality of tires 135 included in the bogie 130 are arranged so as to fit in the grooves 125 of the rail 120. This allows the dolly 130 to move on the rail 120. That is, the carriage 130 can move the top surface of the support member 110 along the X-axis direction between the columns X1 and the columns X2.

(Structure that connects the target person and the dolly)
Next, a configuration in which the subject 200 is fixed to the carriage 130 on the simulated experience device 10 will be described. A first fixing portion 140 and a second fixing portion 150 are formed on the carriage 130 of the simulated experience device 10. The first fixing portion 140 corresponds to the "first belt fixing portion" of the present invention.

The first fixing portion 140 is formed at substantially the center of the carriage 130. The second fixing portions 150 are formed at both ends of the carriage 130 in the X-axis direction.

The first belt 145 and the second belt 155 are strip-shaped and have a predetermined length. Further, the first belt 145 and the second belt 155 may be any material that can support the weight of the subject 200 and the force associated with the movement of the subject 200.

One end of the first belt 145 is connected to the first fixing portion 140, and the other end of the first belt 145 is fixed near the ankle of the subject 200. In other words, the first belt 145 fixes the first fixing portion 140 and the vicinity of the ankle of the subject 200. The first fixing portion 140 has a winding portion, and winds the first belt 145 according to the operation of the subject 200, which will be described later. The first fixing portion 140 is, for example, a spring balancer, and winds up the first belt 145 by the tension of the spring.

Further, one end of the second belt 155 is connected to the second fixing portion 150, and the other end of the second belt 155 is fixed to the trunk portion of the subject 200. By providing the second belt 155, the subject 200 can be securely fixed, and the safety of the subject 200 is improved.

The operation of the carriage 130 of the simulated experience device 10 is shown with reference to FIGS. 3 (A), 3 (B), and 3 (C).

As shown in FIG. 3A, the left end of the carriage 130 when viewed in a plan view (hereinafter, the left end of the carriage 130) is arranged at the position of the support column X1. The subject 200 performs an operation of collapsing from the position of the support column X1 toward the direction of the support column X2 (Y-axis direction). At this time, the tire 135 provided on the carriage 130 rotates, so that the carriage 130 moves along the Y-axis direction.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the left end of the trolley 130 is arranged at a position of a distance D1 from the support column X1 by moving the trolley 130 along the Y-axis direction. Finally, as shown in FIG. 3C, the right end (hereinafter, the right end of the dolly 130) when the dolly 130 is viewed in a plan view in the Y-axis direction reaches the support column X2, and the left end of the dolly 130 is the support column X1. Move to the position of distance D2 from.

In this way, the carriage 130 moves on the rail 120 from the support column X1 to the support column X2 according to the operation of the target person 200.

The first fixing portion 140 winds up the first belt 145 in conjunction with this movement.

Based on the movement of the carriage 130 of FIGS. 3 (A) to 3 (C), more specific movements of the subject 200, the first fixing portion 140, and the first belt 145 are shown in FIGS. 4 (A) to 4 (C). C), FIG. 5, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7 will be described.

3 (A), 4 (A), and 5 show an initial state before the subject 200 starts the operation. As shown in FIGS. 4A and 5, the first fixing portion 140 is in a state in which the first belt 145 is not wound up. In the state where the dolly 130 shown in FIG. 3A is in contact with the support column X1, the subject 200 is in a standing state (standing state).

In the states of FIGS. 3A, 4A, and 5, the VR device 250 does not detect tilt or the like, and the VR device 250 responds to the movement of the VR device 250 worn by the subject 200 in the virtual environment. The video is displayed.

3 (B), 4 (B), and 6 show a state when the subject 200 performs a collapsing operation. As shown in FIGS. 4B and 6, the first fixing portion 140 winds up the first belt 145. The subject 200 is in an inclined state in a state where the left end of the carriage 130 shown in FIG. 3B is arranged at a position at a distance D1 from the support column X1.

In the states of FIGS. 3B, 4B, and 6, the VR device 250 detects a state in which the subject 200 is tilted and changes the scene image in the virtual environment. More specifically, the VR device 250 displays a scene image of a state in which the subject 200 starts a bungee jump and starts falling.

3 (C), 4 (C), and 7 show a state after the subject 200 has performed a collapsing motion. As shown in FIGS. 4C and 8C, the first fixing portion 140 completely winds up the first belt 145. That is, the subject 200 is in an inverted state in a state where the left end of the carriage 130 shown in FIG. 3C is arranged at a position at a distance D2 from the support column X1.

In FIGS. 3 (C), 4 (C), and 7, the VR device 250 detects a state in which the subject 200 is inverted and changes the scene image in the virtual environment. More specifically, the VR device 250 displays a scene image of the subject 200 falling in a bungee jump.

As described above, the first fixing portion 140 winds up the first belt 145 in conjunction with the operation of the subject 200. As a result, the subject 200 is in an inverted state. That is, the subject 200 can have the same experience as when performing a bungee jump in the real space.

In addition, since the bungee jumping in the virtual space can be visually experienced triggered by the active collapse of the target person 200, the immersive feeling of the target person 200 is not hindered.

(Second Embodiment)
8 (A) -8 (C) are cross-sectional views showing the operation of the carriage of the simulated experience device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the illuminance sensors 160A, 160B, and 160C are arranged on the rail 120A. Other points are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description of the same parts will be omitted.

The operation of the carriage 130 of the simulated experience device 10A is shown with reference to FIGS. 8 (A), 8 (B), and 8 (C). A plurality of illuminance sensors 160A, 160B, 160C are arranged in the groove 125 of the rail 120A.

In this embodiment, an example will be described in which the illuminance sensor 160A is arranged near the support column X1, the illuminance sensor 160C is arranged near the support column X2, and the illuminance sensor 160B is arranged at a substantially intermediate position between the support column X1 and the support column X2. However, this does not apply to the arrangement positions and the number of the illuminance sensors 160A, 160B, 160C.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the left end of the carriage 130 is arranged at the position of the support column X1. The subject 200 performs an operation of collapsing from the position of the support column X1 toward the direction of the support column X2 (Y-axis direction). At this time, the tire 135 provided on the carriage 130 rotates, so that the carriage 130 moves along the Y-axis direction.

At this time, the illuminance sensor 160A is arranged at a position where it overlaps with the carriage 130 on the Z axis. As a result, the illuminance sensor 160A does not detect the brightness. The illuminance sensor 160B and the illuminance sensor 160C detect the brightness.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the trolley 130 moves along the Y-axis direction, so that the illuminance sensor 160B is arranged at a position where it overlaps the trolley 130 on the Z-axis. As a result, the illuminance sensor 160B does not detect the brightness. The illuminance sensor 160A and the illuminance sensor 160C detect the brightness.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 8C, the right end of the dolly 130 reaches the support column X2. As a result, the illuminance sensor 160C does not detect the brightness. The illuminance sensor 160A and the illuminance sensor 160B detect the brightness.

The illuminance sensors 160A, 160B, 160C can communicate with the first fixed portion 140. Further, the first fixing unit 140 can communicate with the control unit (not shown). With this configuration, the control unit transmits information based on the results received from the illuminance sensors 160A, 160B, and 160C to the VR device 250 to change the scene image. Further, the control unit may control the winding portion of the first fixing portion 140, and the first fixing portion 140 may wind the first belt 145. At this time, it is preferable that the winding unit has, for example, a motor, and the control unit has a structure that controls the motor.

Even with such a configuration, the first fixing portion 140 winds up the first belt 145 according to the operation of the subject 200. As a result, the subject 200 is in an inverted state. That is, the subject 200 can have the same experience as when performing a bungee jump in the real space.

In addition, since the bungee jumping in the virtual space can be experienced triggered by the active collapse of the target person 200, the immersive feeling of the target person 200 is not hindered.

(Third Embodiment)
9 (A) -9 (C) are cross-sectional views showing the operation of the carriage of the simulated experience device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the acceleration sensor 165 is arranged on the carriage 130. Other points are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description of the same parts will be omitted.

The operation of the carriage 130 of the simulated experience device 10B is shown with reference to FIGS. 9 (A), 9 (B), and 9 (C). An acceleration sensor 165 is arranged at the right end of the carriage 130. The acceleration sensor 165 can communicate with a control unit (not shown). Further, the first fixed unit 140 can communicate with the control unit. The control unit controls the first fixed unit 140 according to the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor 165.

In this embodiment, an example in which the acceleration sensor 165 is arranged at the right end of the carriage 130 will be described. However, the arrangement position and the number of the acceleration sensors 165 are not limited to this.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the left end of the carriage 130 is arranged at the position of the support column X1. The subject 200 performs an operation of collapsing from the position of the support column X1 toward the direction of the support column X2 (Y-axis direction). At this time, the tire 135 provided on the carriage 130 rotates, so that the carriage 130 moves along the Y-axis direction.

At this time, the dolly 130 operates at an acceleration G0 in accordance with the operation of the target person 200.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the carriage 130 moves in the Y-axis direction, so that the carriage 130 operates at the acceleration G1.

Finally, as shown in FIG. 9C, the right end of the carriage 130 in the Y-axis direction reaches the support column X2. At this time, the dolly 130 operates at the acceleration G2.

With this configuration, the control unit (not shown) controls the winding unit of the first fixed unit 140 based on the values of the accelerations G0, G1 and G2. That is, the first fixing portion 140 winds up the first belt 145 based on the acceleration of the carriage 130.

The acceleration sensor 165 can communicate with the first fixed portion 140. Further, the first fixing unit 140 can communicate with the control unit (not shown). With this configuration, the control unit transmits information based on the result received from the acceleration sensor 165 to the VR device 250 to change the scene image. Further, the control unit may control the winding portion of the first fixing portion 140, and the first fixing portion 140 may wind the first belt 145. At this time, it is preferable that the winding unit has, for example, a motor, and the control unit has a structure that controls the motor.

Even with such a configuration, the first belt 145 is wound up according to the operation of the subject 200, and the subject 200 is in an inverted state. That is, the subject 200 can have the same experience as when performing a bungee jump in the real space.

In addition, since the bungee jumping in the virtual space can be experienced triggered by the active collapse of the target person 200, the immersive feeling of the target person 200 is not hindered.

In the above configuration, the control unit shows a configuration in which the first fixed unit 140 is controlled based on the values of the accelerations G0, G1, and G2. However, the control unit may be configured to control the first fixed unit 140 according to the displacement from the acceleration G0 to the acceleration G1 and the displacement from the acceleration G1 to the acceleration G2. Further, the control unit may be configured to perform control according to the moving speed of the carriage instead of the acceleration.

Further, the simulated experience device may have a configuration (wind, smell, sound, etc.) that stimulates the five senses including the visual sense of the subject in order to give the subject a sense of presence.

D1, D2 ... Distance G0, G1, G2 ... Acceleration X1, X2, Y1, Y2, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4 ... Supports 10, 10A, 10B ... Pseudo-experience device 110 ... Support members 120, 120A ... Rail 125 ... Grooves 130 ... trolley 135 ... tire 140 ... first fixed portion 145 ... first belt 150 ... second fixed portion 155 ... second belt 160A, 160B, 160C ... illuminance sensor 165 ... acceleration sensor 200 ... subject 250 ... VR device

Claims (6)

It is a simulated experience device for the target person to experience a bungee jump in a virtual space.
A display unit that displays a scene image of the virtual space and
With at least one rail attached to a rectangular parallelepiped support member,
A dolly mounted so that it can move on the rail,
A first belt connecting the target person and the trolley,
A first belt fixing portion that winds up the first belt according to the movement of the trolley, and
With
The first belt fixing portion changes the subject from an upright state to an inverted state.
The display unit changes the scene image by moving the dolly and winding up the first belt.
Pseudo experience device. The simulated experience device according to claim 1, wherein the first belt fixing portion winds up the first belt according to the moving speed of the trolley. The rail comprises a sensor
The simulated experience device according to claim 1, wherein the first belt fixing portion winds up the first belt according to a result detected by the sensor. The rail comprises a sensor
The simulated experience device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit changes the scene image according to a result detected by the sensor. The simulated experience device according to claim 1, further comprising a second belt that connects the target person and the trolley. The simulated experience device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A VR device that is attached to the head of the subject and detects the movement of the head of the subject and displays an image of the virtual space.
A simulated experience system equipped with.

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