JP3983790B1 - GAME DEVICE, VIBRATION CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Abstract

A game device or the like that can appropriately increase a sense of urgency of a player by vibration is provided.
A vibration control device generates a display image including a target object H as shown in FIG. When the player points the tip of the controller toward the display, an aiming mark M is displayed at the aiming position. The vibration control device compares the proximity range A1 centering on the target object H as shown in (b) with the aiming position to determine whether or not to vibrate the controller. For example, as shown in (c), when the aiming position is M, the controller is vibrated as if it were beating based on the stationary state (stability) of the controller, thereby enhancing the player's sense of urgency.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus, a vibration control method, and a program capable of appropriately increasing a player's sense of urgency by vibration in a game apparatus that is freely pointed on the screen by a controller that the player holds and operates with one hand. About.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game devices (video game devices and the like) are known in which a player operates a simulated gun and shoots at a target or the like displayed on a screen. Such a game device will be described by way of example using a cathode ray tube type display. When the muzzle of a simulated gun is pointed at the screen and the trigger is pulled by the player, the screen is flashed for a moment (displays a flash screen). ). Then, a sensor provided in the muzzle of the simulated gun detects the light, and obtains an aiming position (position where the player has aimed) on the screen based on the scanning timing at the time of detection.

In recent years, not only the target etc. can be displayed on the main screen such as a display, but also the sub-screen can be displayed on the sighting device (scope that sets the aim) provided for the simulated gun so that shooting with higher reality can be performed. The technology of the game device is also disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-87544 A (page 4-11, FIG. 1)

In recent years, research has been made to use a new concept input device as a standard controller in a game machine, and to perform various games including shooting games, regardless of such a dedicated simulated gun. Has been made.
For example, it is a controller that has an appearance similar to a remote control (remote controller) such as a television, is connected wirelessly (by wireless communication or the like) to a game device, and can be operated as it is by a player with one hand. That is, instead of the simulated gun, the player points the tip of the controller toward the screen, aims at a desired target or the like, presses the trigger button, and fires. This controller can appropriately acquire the aiming position on the screen by a mechanism different from the above so that it can be used not only for a cathode ray tube type display but also for a liquid crystal type or a plasma type display.

Such a controller that is operated with a single hand is easy for the player to handle, and it is expected that aiming at a desired position on the screen can be performed relatively naturally as the user gets used to the operation. The
A player who is sufficiently familiar with the operation can handle the controller as desired. For example, it is possible to quickly aim at the target displayed on the screen with the controller.

Even such a player uses considerable nerves when aiming at a small target.
That is, in the case of a small target, the target display position and the aiming position pointed to by the controller are required to be pinpointed. Therefore, the player needs to carefully bring the aiming position close to the target display position.

  In such a case, if the player is given an effective sense of urgency or obstructs the player's operation to make it difficult to aim, it is expected that even a player who is fully accustomed to the operation will have a greater interest. The For this reason, a technique for increasing the tension of the player is required.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game device, a vibration control method, and a program that can appropriately increase a player's sense of urgency by vibration. .

  A game apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention is a game apparatus in which a controller having a predetermined sensor element and a vibration element is directed to a display screen, and an arbitrary position on the display screen is indicated, and a display control unit , An aim position detection unit, a measurement unit, and a vibration control unit.

First, the display control unit displays a target at a predetermined position on the display screen. The aiming position detection unit detects the aiming position on the display screen indicated by the controller. A measurement part acquires the information supplied from a sensor element, and measures the stationary state of a controller. Then, the vibration control unit performs measurement when the display position of the target object and the detected aiming position satisfy a predetermined positional relationship (for example, when the aiming position is within the proximity range of the target object). The vibration element of the controller is vibrated like, for example, a beating according to the stationary state. In other words, when the target object is aimed and the controller is stationary, the controller vibrates as if it is beating, thereby increasing the player's sense of urgency. It is also possible to make it difficult to aim by obstructing the operation of the player.
As a result, the player's sense of urgency can be appropriately increased by vibration.

  A game device according to a second aspect of the present invention is a game device in which a controller having a vibration element is directed to a display screen, and an arbitrary position on the display screen is indicated, and includes a display control unit, a controller detection unit, An aim position detection unit, a measurement unit, and a vibration control unit are included.

First, the display control unit displays a target at a predetermined position on the display screen. The controller detection unit detects the position of the controller facing the display screen and the direction of the tip. The aiming position detection unit detects the aiming position on the indicated display screen based on the detected position of the controller and the direction of the tip. The measurement unit measures the stationary state of the controller based on the detected position of the controller and the direction of the tip. Then, the vibration control unit is measured when the display position of the target and the detected aiming position satisfy a predetermined positional relationship (for example, when the aiming position is within the proximity range of the target). For example, the vibration element of the controller is vibrated like a beating according to a stationary state. In other words, when the target object is aimed and the controller is stationary, the controller vibrates as if it is beating, thereby increasing the player's sense of urgency. It is also possible to make it difficult to aim by obstructing the operation of the player.
As a result, the player's sense of urgency can be appropriately increased by vibration.

  A game device according to a third aspect of the present invention is a game device in which a controller having a predetermined sensor element and a vibration element is directed to a display screen, and an arbitrary position on the display screen is indicated, and a display control unit A controller detection unit, an aim position detection unit, a measurement unit, and a vibration control unit.

First, the display control unit displays a target at a predetermined position on the display screen. The controller detection unit detects the position of the controller facing the display screen and the direction of the tip. The aiming position detection unit detects the aiming position on the indicated display screen based on the detected position of the controller and the direction of the tip. A measurement part acquires the information supplied from a sensor element, and measures the stationary state of a controller. Then, the vibration control unit is measured when the display position of the target and the detected aiming position satisfy a predetermined positional relationship (for example, when the aiming position is within the proximity range of the target). For example, the vibration element of the controller is vibrated like a beating according to a stationary state. In other words, when the target object is aimed and the controller is stationary, the controller vibrates as if it is beating, thereby increasing the player's sense of urgency. It is also possible to make it difficult to aim by obstructing the operation of the player.
As a result, the player's sense of urgency can be appropriately increased by vibration.

  The vibration control unit causes the vibration element to start vibration at every predetermined vibration timing when the aiming position falls within a predetermined range from the display position of the target, and as the aiming position approaches the target, The vibration element may be vibrated by changing the vibration timing.

  The vibration control unit may change at least one of the length of vibration timing and the strength of vibration in accordance with the measured stationary state.

  A vibration control method according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is a vibration control method for a game device in which a predetermined sensor element and a controller having a vibration element are directed to a display screen and an arbitrary position on the display screen is indicated. The display control step, the controller detection step, the aiming position detection step, the measurement step, and the vibration control step are configured.

First, in the display control step, the target is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen. In the controller detection step, the position of the controller facing the display screen and the direction of the tip are detected. In the aiming position detection step, the aiming position on the indicated display screen is detected based on the detected position of the controller and the direction of the tip. In the measurement step, information supplied from the sensor element is acquired, and the stationary state of the controller is measured. Then, in the vibration control step, when the display position of the target object and the detected aiming position are close to each other within a predetermined distance, the vibration element of the controller is changed to, for example, a heartbeat according to the stationary state to be measured. Vibrate. In other words, when the target object is aimed and the controller is stationary, the controller vibrates as if it is beating, thereby increasing the player's sense of urgency. It is also possible to make it difficult to aim by obstructing the operation of the player.
As a result, the player's sense of urgency can be appropriately increased by vibration.

  A program according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is configured to cause a computer (including an electronic device) to function as the above game device.

  This program can be recorded on a computer-readable information recording medium such as a compact disk, flexible disk, hard disk, magneto-optical disk, digital video disk, magnetic tape, and semiconductor memory.

  The above program can be distributed and sold via a computer communication network independently of the computer on which the program is executed. The information recording medium can be distributed and sold independently from the computer.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately increase a player's sense of urgency by vibration.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. In the following, for ease of understanding, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a game device will be described. However, the present invention can be similarly applied to information processing devices such as various computers, PDAs, and mobile phones. it can. That is, the embodiment described below is for explanation, and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, those skilled in the art can employ embodiments in which each or all of these elements are replaced with equivalent ones, and these embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic configuration of a typical game device in which the vibration control device according to the embodiment of the present invention is realized. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG.

  The game apparatus 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, an interface 104, a controller unit 105, an external memory 106, a DVD (Digital Versatile). Disk) -ROM drive 107, image processing unit 108, audio processing unit 109, and NIC (Network Interface Card) 110.

  Note that a DVD-ROM storing a game program and data is loaded into the DVD-ROM drive 107 and the game apparatus 100 is turned on to execute the program, and the vibration control apparatus of the present embodiment is Realized.

  The CPU 101 controls the overall operation of the game apparatus 100 and is connected to each component to exchange control signals and data.

  The ROM 102 records an IPL (Initial Program Loader) that is executed immediately after the power is turned on, and when this is executed, the program recorded on the DVD-ROM is read out to the RAM 103 and execution by the CPU 101 is started. The The ROM 102 stores an operating system program and various data necessary for operation control of the entire game apparatus 100.

  The RAM 103 is for temporarily storing data and programs, and holds programs and data read from the DVD-ROM and other data necessary for game progress and chat communication.

  The controller unit 105 connected via the interface 104 receives an operation input performed when the user executes the game. Details of the controller unit 105 will be described later.

  The external memory 106 detachably connected via the interface 104 stores data indicating the progress of the game, chat communication log (record) data, and the like in a rewritable manner. The user can appropriately record these data in the external memory 106 by inputting an instruction via the controller unit 105 (a controller 201 described later).

  A DVD-ROM mounted on the DVD-ROM drive 107 stores a program for realizing the game and image data and sound data associated with the game. Under the control of the CPU 101, the DVD-ROM drive 107 performs a reading process on the DVD-ROM loaded therein, reads out necessary programs and data, and these are temporarily stored in the RAM 103 or the like.

  The image processing unit 108 processes the data read from the DVD-ROM by the CPU 101 or an image arithmetic processor (not shown) included in the image processing unit 108, and then processes the processed data on a frame memory ( (Not shown). The image information recorded in the frame memory is converted into a video signal at a predetermined synchronization timing and output to a monitor (display 291 described later) connected to the image processing unit 108. Thereby, various image displays are possible.

The image calculation processor can execute a two-dimensional image overlay calculation, a transmission calculation such as α blending, and various saturation calculations at high speed.
In addition, the polygon information arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space and added with various texture information is rendered by the Z buffer method, and a rendering image obtained by overlooking the polygon arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space from a predetermined viewpoint position is obtained. High speed execution of the obtained operation is also possible.

  Further, the CPU 101 and the image arithmetic processor operate in a coordinated manner, so that a character string can be drawn as a two-dimensional image in a frame memory or drawn on the surface of each polygon according to font information that defines the character shape. is there. The font information is recorded in the ROM 102, but it is also possible to use dedicated font information recorded in the DVD-ROM.

  The audio processing unit 109 converts audio data read from the DVD-ROM into an analog audio signal, and outputs the analog audio signal from a speaker (not shown) connected thereto. Further, under the control of the CPU 101, sound effects and music data to be generated during the progress of the game are generated, and sound corresponding thereto is output from a speaker (a speaker of the display 291 described later).

  The NIC 110 is for connecting the game apparatus 100 to a computer communication network (not shown) such as the Internet, and conforms to the 10BASE-T / 100BASE-T standard used when configuring a LAN (Local Area Network). Therefore, analog modems for connecting to the Internet using telephone lines, ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) modems, ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) modems, cables for connecting to the Internet using cable television lines A modem or the like, and an interface (not shown) that mediates between them and the CPU 101 are configured.

In addition, the game apparatus 100 uses a large-capacity external storage device such as a hard disk so as to perform the same function as a DVD-ROM or the like attached to the ROM 102, RAM 103, external memory 106, DVD-ROM drive 107, etc. It may be configured.
Further, it is possible to adopt a form in which a keyboard for accepting a character string editing input from a user, a mouse for accepting various position designations and selection inputs, and the like are connected.

  Further, instead of the game apparatus 100 of the present embodiment, it can also be used as a general computer (general-purpose personal computer or the like) vibration control apparatus. For example, a general computer, like the game apparatus 100, includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, DVD-ROM drive, and NIC, and an image processing unit that has simpler functions than the game apparatus 100. In addition to having a hard disk as an external storage device, a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a magnetic tape, and the like can be used. Further, a wirelessly connected controller or the like as will be described later is used as an input device (pointing device). When the game program is installed and then executed, it functions as a vibration control device.

(Overview of controller unit)
FIG. 2 is an external view for explaining an outline of the controller unit 105 described above.
The controller unit 105 includes a controller 201 and a light emitting module 251. The game apparatus 100 is connected to the display 291 via a predetermined cable, displays the image generated by the image processing unit 108 on the display screen of the display 291, and the sound effect generated by the sound processing unit 109. Etc. are output from the speaker of the display 291.

The controller 201 has an appearance similar to, for example, a remote controller such as a television, is connected to the game apparatus 100 wirelessly (by wireless communication), and can be operated as it is by a player with one hand.
On the other hand, the light emitting module 251 is formed in a rod shape having a predetermined length, and one light emitting diode 252 is embedded at each end. Then, for example, it is appropriately fixed on the top of the display 291 along the direction of the screen. The light emitting module 251 is connected to the game apparatus 100 with a cable (cable), and receives light supply to appropriately cause the light emitting diode 252 to emit light.

When the CCD camera 202 is disposed at the front end and the front end is directed to the display 291, the controller 201 captures an image including the two light emitting diodes 252 (two light emitting points) of the light emitting module 251. In addition, the controller 201 includes a wireless communication unit therein, and sequentially transmits information of captured images to the game apparatus 100 through wireless communication.
Then, the game apparatus 100 appropriately acquires the aiming position and the like on the screen based on the positional relationship between the two light emitting points in the image sent from the controller 201. For example, the CPU 101, the image processing unit 108, and the like analyze the positional relationship between two light emission points visible from the controller 201, calculate the spatial position of the controller 201 and the direction of the tip (the direction of the longitudinal axis), Finally, it is obtained where the player is operating the controller 201 on the screen.

  In addition, the controller 201 includes an acceleration sensor, an angular acceleration sensor, an inclination sensor, and the like, and can measure movements such as a twist. This measurement result is also transmitted to the game apparatus 100.

  A cross-shaped key 203 is arranged on the top surface of the controller 201, and various direction instruction inputs can be performed by a player's pressing operation. An A button 204 and various buttons 206 are also arranged on the upper surface, and an instruction input associated with the button can be performed.

  On the other hand, the B button 205 is disposed on the lower surface of the controller 201, and, in combination with the depression formed on the lower surface of the controller 201, simulates a trigger such as a handgun. Typically, an instruction input such as shooting in the virtual space is performed using the B button 205.

The indicator 207 on the upper surface of the controller 201 is appropriately lit so that it can be identified even when a plurality of controllers 201 are used.
A power button 208 prepared on the upper surface of the controller 201 instructs, for example, on / off of the game apparatus 100.

  Furthermore, a vibration mechanism such as a vibrator is disposed inside the controller 201 and generates vibration in response to an instruction from the game apparatus 100. Note that the vibration mechanism may be capable of generating vibration by changing strength.

  The following description is based on the premise that the aiming position on the screen indicated by the tip of the controller 201 is measured by such a combination of the controller 201 and the light emitting module 251. Note that the measurement of the aiming position and the like is not limited to the method in which the CCD camera 202 captures the light emitting point of the light emitting module 251, and other methods can be appropriately applied. For example, the position of the controller 201 may be obtained from the time difference of wireless communication between two points via a predetermined sensor bar, and the aiming position etc. may be finally obtained. Further, the position or the like of the controller 201 may be obtained using ultrasonic waves, infrared rays, or the like.

(Outline configuration of vibration control device)
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the vibration control device according to the present embodiment. The vibration control device performs wireless communication with the controller 201 including the acceleration sensor and the vibration mechanism such as the vibrator as described above to acquire the aiming position and the stationary state, and the acquired aiming position is a predetermined position. Upon entering, the controller 201 vibrates the controller 201 based on the stationary state, thereby increasing the player's sense of urgency. Specifically, a case where a target or the like is displayed on the display 291 and the player sets a target with the controller 201 and shoots is taken as an example. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG.

  The vibration control device 300 includes a wireless communication unit 301, an aim position detection unit 302, a measurement unit 303, an image information storage unit 304, an object management unit 305, a processing control unit 306, a vibration control unit 307, and an image. And a drawing unit 308.

First, the wireless communication unit 301 sequentially performs wireless communication with the controller 201 to transmit / receive necessary information.
For example, the wireless communication unit 301 sequentially receives position information and the like sent from the controller 201 and sequentially supplies them to the aiming position detection unit 302. Further, the wireless communication unit 301 sequentially receives information sent from a predetermined sensor of the controller 201 (for example, acceleration information sent from the acceleration sensor) and sequentially supplies the information to the measuring unit 303.
Furthermore, when a vibration instruction is supplied from the vibration control unit 307, the wireless communication unit 301 transmits the vibration instruction (instruction information) to the controller 201.
The controller unit 105 can function as such a wireless communication unit 301.

The aiming position detection unit 302 sequentially detects the aiming position on the display 291 (on the display screen) indicated by the controller 201 operated by the player based on the position information supplied from the wireless communication unit 301 and the like.
Specifically, the aiming position detection unit 302 first detects the spatial position of the controller 201 corresponding to the display 291 and the direction (long axis direction) of the tip (CCD camera 202). Based on the detected spatial position of the controller 201 and the direction of the long axis, the aiming position on the indicated display screen is detected.
The aim position detection unit 302 supplies the detected aim position information to the process control unit 306.
The CPU 101 can function as such an aiming position detection unit 302.

The measurement unit 303 measures the stationary state of the controller 201 based on the information supplied from the wireless communication unit 301. For example, when acceleration information is supplied from the wireless communication unit 301, the measurement unit 303 measures the stability of the controller 201 (the degree to which the controller 201 is stably maintained by the player) from the acceleration information.
As an example, when the acceleration of three axes (X axis, Y axis, Z axis) is measured by the controller 201, the measurement unit 303 determines how gravitational acceleration (G) as steady acceleration is applied to each axis. The stability of the controller 201 is measured according to how the value of each axis changes. That is, when the controller 201 is moved, a change is seen in the axis in the moving direction, and when the controller 201 is tilted, a change is seen in each axis. Therefore, when there is no change (or very small) in each axis, it can be measured that the controller 201 is stable.
The measurement unit 303 supplies the stationary state of the controller 201 to the processing control unit 306.
Note that the CPU 101 can function as such a measurement unit 303.

The image information storage unit 304 stores image information such as a target object (target object) and an aiming mark indicating the aiming position.
Note that the DVD-ROM and the RAM 103 attached to the DVD-ROM drive 107 can function as such an image information storage unit 304.

The object management unit 305 manages the arrangement position of each object including the target object in the virtual space, the display position of each object on the screen, and the like.
The display position on the screen is appropriately updated by the processing control unit 306 based on the arrangement position in the virtual space, the position of the virtual viewpoint (virtual camera), and the like.
Note that the RAM 103 can function as such an object management unit 305.

The process control unit 306 controls the vibration control apparatus 300 as a whole.
For example, the process control unit 306 controls the image drawing unit 308 to display an image including the target object on the display 291. Then, the aiming position is acquired from the aiming position detection unit 302, and compared with the display position of the target object managed by the object management unit 305, when the aiming position approaches the target object, the stationary state measured by the measurement unit 303 In response to this, the vibration control unit 307 outputs a different vibration instruction. That is, when the target object is focused and the controller 201 is still, the vibration control unit 307 outputs a vibration instruction to increase the player's sense of urgency due to the vibration of the controller 201.
Note that the CPU 101 can function as such a processing control unit 306.

The vibration control unit 307 is controlled by the processing control unit 306 and supplies a vibration instruction to the controller 201 to the wireless communication unit 301. For example, when the aiming position is close to the display position of the target object and the controller 201 is stationary, the vibration control unit 307 outputs a vibration instruction to the controller 201 via the wireless communication unit 301 and vibrates at predetermined timings. Let
Specifically, the vibration control unit 307 vibrates the controller 201 at every predetermined timing as if the controller 201 is stationary when the aiming position falls within a predetermined range centered on the display position of the target object. Let
For example, when the aiming position enters a proximity range described later with the display position of the target object as the center, the vibration control unit 307 determines the vibration timing from 70 to 100 times per minute depending on the stationary state of the controller 201. Then, the controller 201 is instructed to vibrate.
As the controller 201 vibrates in response to such a vibration instruction, the aim is determined, and as the controller 201 is stationary (stable), from the normal pulse of the person (70 times per minute), from the time of excitement (tension) The controller 201 vibrates like a heartbeat until the pulse of the hour) (100 times per minute), thereby enhancing the player's sense of tension. It is also possible to make it difficult to aim by obstructing the operation of the player.
The CPU 101 can function as such a vibration control unit 307.

The image drawing unit 308 generates a display image including the target object and displays it on the display 291.
For example, the image drawing unit 308 generates a display image as shown in FIG. In FIG. 4, the target object H is a target to be shot, and the aiming mark M indicates the current aiming position. In other words, the aiming position on the screen aimed by the player with the controller 201 is displayed with the aiming mark M.
Note that the image processing unit 108 can function as such an image drawing unit 308.

(Outline of operation of vibration control device)
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of vibration control processing executed in the vibration control device 300 having the above-described configuration. Hereinafter, the operation of the vibration control apparatus 300 will be described with reference to this drawing. This vibration control process is a process for increasing the player's sense of urgency by vibrating the controller 201 as if it were a beating as the aim was determined as a target in a predetermined shooting game and the controller 201 was stationary (stable).

First, the vibration control device 300 displays a display image including the target on the display 291 (step S401). That is, the image drawing unit 308 generates a display image including a target object that is a target for the player to aim, and displays the display image on the display 291.
For example, the image drawing unit 308 generates a display image including the target object H as illustrated in FIG.

  The vibration control device 300 acquires the aiming position (step S402). That is, the aim position detection unit 302 detects the aim position on the display 291 pointed to by the controller 201 operated by the player, based on the position information supplied from the wireless communication unit 301 and the like.

  The vibration control device 300 displays an aim mark at the aim position (step S403). That is, the image drawing unit 308 displays the aim mark at the aim position supplied from the aim position detecting unit 302. For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the aiming mark M is displayed at the aiming position.

The vibration control device 300 compares the predetermined proximity range centered on the target with the aiming position (step S404). In other words, the processing control unit 306 compares the proximity range determined around the display position of the target object with the aiming position pointed to by the controller 201.
For example, the processing control unit 306 compares the aim position with the proximity range A1 up to the dotted line L1 with the display position of the target object H as the center, as shown in FIG.

The vibration control device 300 determines whether or not the aiming position is located within this proximity range (step S405).
When it is determined that the aiming position is not located within the proximity range (step S405; No), the vibration control device 300 returns the process to the above-described step S402 as it is. That is, no vibration instruction is output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the aiming position is located within the proximity range (step S405; Yes), the vibration control device 300 acquires a stationary state (step S406). That is, the process control unit 306 acquires the stationary state (stability degree) of the controller 201 measured by the measurement unit 303.

  The vibration control device 300 calculates vibration timing (step S407). For example, the process control unit 306 calculates the timing between 70 times and 100 times per minute according to the stationary state of the controller 201. In other words, if the degree of stillness (stability) is low, the timing of about 70 times per minute corresponding to the normal pulse of the person is calculated. The timing of about 100 times per minute corresponding to the pulse of is calculated.

The vibration control device 300 transmits a vibration instruction to the controller 201 at each calculated vibration timing (step S408). That is, the vibration control unit 307 outputs a vibration instruction to the controller 201 at the calculated vibration timing, and causes the controller 201 to vibrate as if it were beating.
And the vibration control apparatus 300 returns a process to step S402 mentioned above.

By such vibration control processing, when the aiming position falls within the proximity range of the target object, output of a vibration instruction is started, and different vibrations are sent to the vibration control unit 307 according to the stationary state of the controller 201 to be measured. Output instructions.
For example, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the aiming mark M indicating the aiming position enters the proximity range A1, the vibration control device 300 vibrates the controller 201 at every predetermined timing as if pulsating. At that time, as the stationary state (stability) of the controller 201 increases, the controller 201 is vibrated at short timings so as to accelerate the beat.

That is, when the target object is aimed and the controller 201 is still, the controller 201 vibrates as if it is a pulsation and enhances the player's sense of urgency. It is also possible to make it difficult to aim by obstructing the operation of the player.
As a result, the player's sense of urgency can be appropriately increased by vibration.

(Other embodiments)
In the above embodiment, the case where the controller 201 is vibrated by changing the length of the vibration timing according to the stationary state of the controller 201 has been described. However, the vibration content is not limited to the length of the vibration timing. Is optional.
For example, when the vibration mechanism of the controller 201 can vibrate by changing the strength, the vibration control device 300 (vibration control unit 307) changes the strength of the vibration according to the stationary state of the controller 201 to change the controller. 201 may be vibrated.
Furthermore, the controller 201 may be vibrated by combining the length of vibration timing with the strength of vibration.

In the above embodiment, the case where the stationary state of the controller 201 is measured based on the information obtained from the sensor (acceleration sensor or the like) of the controller 201 has been described. However, the method of measuring the stationary state of the controller 201 is not limited to this. Is optional.
For example, the stationary state of the controller 201 may be measured based on the position of the controller 201 and the direction of the tip.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the controller 201 is vibrated to increase the player's sense of urgency when shooting is described as an example. is there.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the player's sense of urgency can be appropriately enhanced by vibration. It is also possible to make it difficult to aim by obstructing the operation of the player.

It is a mimetic diagram showing an outline composition of a game device concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the outline | summary of the controller unit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the vibration control apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display image which an image drawing part produces | generates. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the vibration control process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the mode of a vibration.

Explanation of symbols

100 game machine 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 Interface 105 Controller Unit 106 External Memory 107 DVD-ROM Drive 108 Image Processing Unit 109 Audio Processing Unit 110 NIC
201 controller 251 light emitting module 291 display 300 vibration control device 301 wireless communication unit 302 aiming position detection unit 303 measurement unit 304 image information storage unit 305 object management unit 306 processing control unit 307 vibration control unit 308 image drawing unit

Claims (7)

A game device in which a controller having a predetermined sensor element and a vibration element is gripped by a player, and the player uses the controller toward a display screen ,
A display control unit for displaying an image of the target at a predetermined position on the display screen;
The aiming position on the display screen pointed by the controller, and the aiming position detection unit for detecting based on the position and the tip orientation of the controller,
A measurement unit that acquires information supplied from the sensor element and measures the static state of the controller;
A vibration control unit that vibrates the vibration element of the controller in accordance with the measured stationary state when the display position of the target and the detected aiming position satisfy a predetermined positional relationship;
A game apparatus comprising: A game device in which a controller having a vibration element is gripped by a player and the player uses the controller toward a display screen ,
A display control unit for displaying an image of the target at a predetermined position on the display screen;
A controller detection unit that detects an orientation of the position and the previous end of the controller facing the display screen,
Based on the detected orientation of the position and the previous end of the controller, and the aiming position detection unit for detecting the aiming position on the display screen pointed,
Based on the detected position of the controller and the direction of the tip, a measuring unit that measures the stationary state of the controller;
A vibration control unit that vibrates the vibration element of the controller in accordance with the measured stationary state when the display position of the target and the detected aiming position satisfy a predetermined positional relationship;
A game apparatus comprising: A game device in which a controller having a predetermined sensor element and a vibration element is gripped by a player, and the player uses the controller toward a display screen ,
A display control unit for displaying an image of the target at a predetermined position on the display screen;
A controller detection unit for detecting the position of the controller facing the display screen and the direction of the tip;
An aiming position detecting unit that detects an aiming position on the indicated display screen based on the detected position of the controller and the direction of the tip;
A measurement unit that acquires information supplied from the sensor element and measures the static state of the controller;
A vibration control unit configured to vibrate the vibration element of the controller according to the stationary state to be measured when the display position of the target and the detected aiming position approach within a predetermined distance;
A game apparatus comprising: The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The vibration control unit causes the vibration element to start vibration at every predetermined vibration timing when the aiming position falls within a predetermined range from the display position of the target, and as the aiming position approaches the target, Changing the vibration timing to vibrate the vibration element,
It is characterized by that. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The vibration control unit changes at least one of vibration timing length and vibration strength according to the measured stationary state.
It is characterized by that. A game apparatus vibration control method in which a controller having a predetermined sensor element and a vibration element is held by a player, and the player uses the controller toward a display screen .
The game apparatus includes a control unit, a display control unit, and a controller unit including the controller.
A display control step for displaying an image of a target at a predetermined position on a display screen, which is performed by the display control unit ;
A controller detection step for detecting , using the controller unit, the position of the controller facing the display screen and the orientation of the tip, which is performed by the control unit ;
An aiming position detecting step for detecting the aiming position on the indicated display screen based on the detected position of the controller and the orientation of the tip, performed by the control unit ;
A measurement step for obtaining information supplied from the sensor element using the controller unit, and measuring a stationary state of the controller, performed by the control unit ;
When the display position of the target and the detected aiming position performed by the control unit approach within a predetermined distance, the vibration element of the controller is changed to the controller unit according to the stationary state to be measured. Vibration control step to vibrate using ,
A vibration control method comprising: A computer in which a controller having a sensor element and a vibration element is gripped by a player and the player uses the controller toward a display screen ,
A display control unit for displaying an image of the target object at a predetermined position on the display screen;
A position and direction detection unit for detecting the position of the controller facing the display screen and the direction of the tip;
An aim position detection unit that detects an aim position on the indicated display screen based on the detected position of the controller and the direction of the tip;
Measuring unit which acquires information supplied from the sensor element, to measure the static state of the controller,
A vibration control unit that vibrates the vibration element of the controller in accordance with the stationary state to be measured when the display position of the target and the detected aiming position approach within a predetermined distance;
A program characterized by functioning as

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