JP3532898B2 - Video game toys - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video game toy, and more particularly to a video game toy including a combination of a main toy body and a sub toy body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, home-use video game devices have rapidly spread, and have pervaded homes to the extent that they are essential for daily play. Many video game devices have a configuration in which a game console main body and a TV are connected with a dedicated cable, a storage medium storing a game program is loaded into the game console main body, and a game program transferred from the storage medium to the video game device is The game is set to expand.

[0003]

However, there is a problem that the main body of the game machine is generally formed in a box shape, and when the game is not performed, the game machine body is simply a box shape, and the space is closed.

The present invention solves the above problems and links a virtual world with the real world so that a more interesting game can be enjoyed and a video game toy that can be displayed and enjoyed when not playing a video game is provided. The task is to provide.

[0005]

In order to solve the above problems, a video game toy according to the present invention is characterized by the following requirements. (B) Video game toys have the shape of robot toys ,
A memory for storing a game program, a processing unit for performing a game process based on the game program stored in the memory and outputting an image signal and a sound signal to a monitor device, and an operation unit operated by a player was the main toy body, be composed of a sub-toy body provided with a memory storing a game program having the shape of a robot toy (ii) the sub-toy body into two divided bodies of the first and second
Dividable, the first division is the above game program
Game car having a memory storing a ram and a connector
The second split body is the main toy body that constitutes the tridge.
Constituting an operating device having a transmitting means for transmitting a control signal
Coalesce with the Rukoto (c) the main toy body and the first divided member is electrically connected through the connector, the first split body during coalescing be part of the main toy body (d) with the processing means of the main toy body executes a game program stored in the memory, the first minute
When the split bodies are combined, execute the game program stored in the memory of the first split body.

Further, it is preferable that the video game toy has the following requirements. (A) The second divided body has a shape of a weapon that appears in a game program stored in the memory of the first divided body. (B) The second divided body includes operation detecting means, and Transmitting the control signal to the main toy body by the transmitting means based on the detection result of the operation detecting means

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows an example of a video game toy according to the present invention, which is a robot.
Main toy body 1 that forms the shape of a toy and the shape of a robot toy
The main toy body 1 and the monitor device 3 are connected to each other through a signal cable 4 and are in the form of a video game device as a whole.

The main toy body 1 is formed to reversibly change from one type of robot toy to another type of dinosaur (not shown), and the sub toy body 2 is the upper body. It is formed so as to be divided into two divided bodies, one divided body 2a and a second divided body 2b which is the lower half of the body.

FIG . 2 is a perspective view of the main toy body 1. At least one game program related to the above-mentioned one form (for example, robot toy form) and at least one related to another form (for example, dinosaur form). The memory 5 for storing one game program and the form of the main toy body 1 are recognized, a game program corresponding to the form is read from the memory 5 for game processing, and a video signal and an audio signal are displayed on the monitor device 3. Processing means 6 for outputting to the television,
Sent from the enter button 7, which is an operation means for operating the game, the connector 8 electrically connected to the sub toy body (first divided body 2a), and the sub toy body (second divided body 2b). There are provided an infrared light receiving portion 9 for receiving an infrared signal, an AV jack connector 10 into which a plug of a signal cable 4 for connecting to the monitor device 3 is inserted, and a light gun portion 11 simulating a cannon. Reference numeral 12 is a power LED that lights up when the power is turned on, and 13 is a reset button for resetting the game.

[0010] Then, the body portion of the main toy body is formed recess 14 which coalesces the first split body 2a of the sub-toy body, the connector 8 disposed at the back of this recess, first during coalescence The connector 41 of the divided body 2a is coupled, and when coupled, the first divided body 2a constitutes the head of the main toy body 1 and is stored in the memory arranged in the first divided body 2a. The game program you are playing is running.

The light gun unit 11 is rotatably supported on the main body of the toy in a vertically rotatable manner. A condenser lens 15 provided at the tip of the light gun unit condenses the raster light on the light receiving element 16, and the player presses the decision button 7. The control unit 6 detects the landing position from the X and Y coordinates of the raster scanning position of the monitor device 3 on the basis of the electric signal output from the light receiving element 16 at different timings, and determines the target from the landing position and the target position. You can judge whether you hit.

FIG . 3 is a block diagram of a video game toy, in which the CPU as the processing means 6 stores control programs, image data, voice data, etc. necessary for executing the game via the bus line 30. A memory 5, a video processor 31 for generating a game screen, and an audio processor 32 for generating a game sound are connected, the video processor 31 and the audio processor 32 are connected to the AV jack connector 10, and the audio signal and the video signal are It is input to the television which is the monitor device 3 via the signal cable 4. In addition, the tact switch SW1 of the decision button 7, the detection switch SW2 for detecting a form change, the reset switch SW3, and the bus line 30 via the I / O port 33.
An LED 12 that emits light when the power is turned on, a connector 8 that is electrically connected to the sub toy body (first divided body 2a) are connected, and an A / D converter that converts the infrared signal received by the infrared receiver 9 into a digital signal 34 is connected via the I / O port 35.

From the detection result of the detection switch SW2, the CPU 6 determines whether the main toy body 1 has one form (for example, a robot form) or another form (for example, a dinosaur form).
The character corresponding to the detection result of the detection switch SW2 is displayed on the screen of the monitor device 3.

[0014] On the other hand, the sub-toy body 2, as shown in FIG. 4 divided, the form of a small robot toy, and the first divided member 2a is the upper body, the first divided member 2b is lower body As shown in FIG. 5, when divided, the first divided body 2a can be changed in shape to the head and chest of the main toy body, and the first divided body 2b is changed to the shape shown in FIG. As shown, the weapon is shaped to change shape.

The memory (ROM) 40 which stores a game program in the first split body 2a, a connector 41 connected to the connector 8 of the main toy body constitutes a game cartridge provided. The connector 41 is arranged on the back side and, as shown in FIG. 6, constitutes the head and chest of the main toy body when the first divided body 2a is housed in the housing concave portion 14 of the main toy body 1, and is connected to the connector 8. The connector 41 is electrically connected so that the game program of the first divided body 2a can be executed.

When the second divided body 2b is changed into the form of a weapon, it can be held and shaken by hand as shown in FIG. Operation detecting means 42 for detecting a swinging operation is arranged on the first divided body 2b. The operation detecting means 42 is composed of a sensor such as a strain gauge sensor or a pendulum sensor utilizing the piezo effect, creates control information from the detection result of the sensor 42, and controls the infrared transmitting LED 43 which is the transmitting means to transmit a control signal. The portion 44 is arranged and the second divided body 2b is provided.
Constitutes an operating device that controls the progress of the game as a whole.

When the control unit 44 swings the second divided body 2b, the control signal is transmitted from the infrared transmitting LED 43 based on the detection signal of the sensor 42 which detects the swinging operation, and the control signal is transmitted. The transmission confirmation LED 45 for confirming is turned on.

Next, it will be described with reference to an example of the operation mode of the video game toy in the flowchart of FIG 8. When the power is turned on, the title screen is displayed on the monitor device 3 (step ST1), and when the enter button is pressed, it is determined whether or not the first divided body 2a is united (step ST1).
2) If not combined, the process proceeds to step ST3 to execute the game program (for example, a shooting game) stored in the memory 5 of the main toy body 1. In the shooting game, as shown in FIG. 9A, the character a and the target b are displayed on the screen of the monitor device 3.
Is displayed, and a shooting game where you can shoot a target b is possible. Therefore, in order to avoid an attack from the target b, the main toy body 1 is largely moved to the left or right so that the light gun unit 11 does not receive the light of the raster so that the character a is displayed on the screen. While moving to the left or right, while turning the light gun part 11 up and down, the tip is directed to the target and the decision button 7 is pressed at appropriate timing to operate the cannon c to fire the target. When the game is over (step ST4), the screen returns to the title screen of step ST1 and waits for the decision button to be pressed again.

When it is determined in step ST2 that the first divided body 2a is united, the process proceeds to step ST5, and the game stored in the memory 40 of the sub toy body 2 (first divided body 2a). Program (eg battle game)
To execute. In the battle game, as shown in FIG. 9B, one's character a and the opponent's character d are displayed on the screen of the monitor device 3, and the opponent's character d moves according to the program and one's own character a. Is capable of operating the weapon e held by the character a to attack the opponent character d by swinging the second divided body 2b, and when the game is over (step ST5), step ST1 Return to the title screen of and wait for the decision button to be pressed again.

[0020] As described above, instead of the main toy body 1 is box-shaped, such as a conventional video game device, while being formed to simulate a character appearing in a game, operation means is provided integrally Therefore, the main toy body 1 to be actually operated and the character appearing on the screen of the monitor device 3 can be integrally recognized, and the game can be advanced by simply operating the controller provided with the operation buttons. It is possible to provide a video game device that is enjoyable for a young person, especially since the virtual game world is linked to the real world, and the fun of the game is doubled.

[0021] In addition, since the main toy body 1 and the sub-toy body 2 is shape of the robot toy, on which it is possible to play with only the main toy body 1 and the sub-toy body 2 away from the game, it decorates when not in use Because it is possible, the problem of blocking the place is solved.

A game can be played only by the main toy body 1, a new game can be developed by the game program of the first divided body, and
The second division related to the contents of the game program of this division can be used to play a battle game with the opponent who moves by the program, so it can be enjoyed with a conventional video game device that simply operates the controller. You can enjoy games that you can't play.

[0023]

According to the invention of claim 1, the video game
Since the main toy body and the sub-toy body constituting the toy is formed to imitate a robot toy that appears in the game, mode
The main toy body connected to the monitor device and the character appearing on the screen of the monitor device can be integrated and recognized, and a box-shaped controller provided with operation buttons is simply operated. Video games that are more enjoyable for the younger, especially because the virtual world and the real world are linked to double the fun of the game. Can be provided and main game off
You can play with only the toy body and sub toy body, and
You can decorate it when it's not there
Is also resolved.

Moreover , the sub toy body is divided into the first divided body which constitutes the game cartridge and the second divided body which constitutes the game operation device, and the first divided body is coupled to the main toy body. Form part of the main toy body
At the same time, the game program stored in the memory of the first divided body is executed, and by operating the second divided body, the game can be advanced in place of the operation means of the main toy body . It is possible to provide the user with visual enjoyment that cannot be obtained by the conventional video game device in which the game cartridge is simply inserted into the device main body.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the second divided body has the shape of a weapon appearing in the game program accommodated in the first divided body, the second divided body to be actually held the shape of the weapon to be displayed on the divided body and the screen is a link, Ru can be made to proceed with the game while feeling the character and sense of unity that appear in the game.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a video game toy according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main toy body.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a video game toy.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a sub toy body.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the first divided portion is transformed into the head of the main toy.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the first divided portion is combined with a main toy.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the second divided portion is changed into a weapon toy form.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation mode of the video game device.

9A and 9B are explanatory views of an example of a game displayed on a monitor device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Main toy body 2 sub toy body 2a First division 2b Second division 5 memory 6 Processing means (CPU) 7 Operating means (decision button) 8 connectors 40 memory 41 connector 42 Operation detecting means 43 Transmitting means (infrared transmitting LED)

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A video game toy having the following requirements. (B) Video game toys have the shape of robot toys ,
A memory for storing a game program, a processing unit for performing a game process based on the game program stored in the memory and outputting an image signal and a sound signal to a monitor device, and an operation unit operated by a player A main toy body and a sub-toy body having the shape of a robot toy and having a memory storing a game program (b) The sub-toy body is divided into first and second divided bodies.
Dividable, the first division is the above game program
Game car having a memory storing a ram and a connector
The second split body is the main toy body that constitutes the tridge.
Constituting an operating device having a transmitting means for transmitting a control signal
Coalesce with the Rukoto (c) the main toy body and the first divided member is electrically connected through the connector, the first split body during coalescing be part of the main toy body (d) with the processing means of the main toy body executes a game program stored in the memory, the first minute
When the split bodies are combined, execute the game program stored in the memory of the first split body. 2. The following requirements are provided,
The video game toy according to claim 1 . (A) The second divided body has a shape of a weapon that appears in a game program stored in the memory of the first divided body. (B) The second divided body includes operation detecting means, and Transmitting the control signal to the main toy body by the transmitting means based on the detection result of the operation detecting means