JP4136382B2 - Remotely operated toy system and accessory equipment used therefor - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a remotely operated toy system using wireless communication, and to the sameAttachedIt relates to genus equipment.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general remote control toys, in order to prevent malfunction of model equipment against the user's will due to interference, etc., the controller and the model equipment to be controlled by the controller are connected with carrier frequency, ID code, etc. There is a mechanism for clearly identifying each other using identification means. By preparing such a mechanism, for example, even in a game form premised on the existence of a plurality of model devices such as races and competitive games, each model device is accurately detected only by a controller associated with the model device. Can be controlled.
[0003]
In Japanese Patent No. 2713603, a tank model is provided in a 1: 1 correspondence with a plurality of controllers, and a signal generator that periodically transmits an ID uniquely assigned to each tank model in a time-division manner; Each tank model is equipped with a management device for determining whether or not it has been shot by a beam gun of another tank model, and for identifying the opponent who shoots based on the ID signal from the signal generator, A remotely operated toy system is disclosed in which bullet information is fed back from the model to the controller. According to such a system, an interaction that cannot be obtained by the control limited to the 1: 1 frame between the controller and the model device associated with the controller is generated in the game, and thereby the taste of the game is increased. Can be increased.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the system of the above publication, radio waves are used for communication between the controller and the model device, and infrared light is used for communication between the model devices and between the signal generator and the model device. In addition, for infrared communication, two types of models, a module for emitting and receiving a focused infrared ray for a beam gun, and a module for receiving a non-directional infrared ray transmitted from a signal generator, are modeled. It is necessary to prepare for the equipment. For this reason, there are many communication modules which should be mounted in a model apparatus, and size reduction of a model apparatus is restrict | limited. Since each communication module consumes power, it is necessary to set a large capacity of the battery to be mounted on the model device, and as a result, downsizing of the model device is further limited. When a dry battery is used as a power source, the consumption is quick and the burden on the user is large.
[0005]
  Therefore, the present invention is advantageous to miniaturization of model equipment and can be used for a remotely operated toy system capable of realizing various games.AttachedThe purpose is to provide genus equipment.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  Hereinafter, the remotely operated toy system of the present inventionAndAnd the attached devices will be described in turn. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.
[0007]
  In the remotely operated toy system (1) of the present invention, the controller (2A to 2D) and the model device (3A to 3D) whose operation is controlled based on the data transmitted from the controller corresponding to the operation state of the user. Are provided as a device independent of the controller and the model device, and an accessory device (4) capable of data communication with the controller and the model device is provided. Each of the controller, the model device, and the accessory device is a wireless communication module (16, 30, 42) that is capable of bidirectional data communication in accordance with the same standard as means for executing the data communication. ) And a control device (10, 20, 40) for realizing various controls based on data communication via the wireless communication module.Each of the model devices operates according to information indicating the correspondence between the operation status of the controller and the operation content of the model device, and each model device has information indicating the play status. A detecting device (26) for detecting and outputting a signal indicating the detected information is provided, and the control device of each model device makes a predetermined determination regarding the play situation based on the output signal of the detecting device. (20c, 20d) and means (20e) for generating data corresponding to the determination result and transmitting the data via the wireless communication module, and the control device of the accessory device includes the model Means (40c) for receiving data transmitted from the device in association with the output signal of the detection device via the wireless communication module; and based on the received data , Means (40a) for determining a restriction on the operation of at least one model device, and means (40b) for generating data corresponding to the determined restriction and transmitting the generated data via the wireless communication module And the controller or the control device for the model device receives the data corresponding to the restriction transmitted from the accessory device via the wireless communication module (10d or 20a), and Means (10a or 20b) for setting information indicating a correspondence relationship between the operation state of the controller and the operation content of the model device based on the received data.This solves the above-described problem.
[0008]
According to the present invention, since the controller, the model device, and the accessory device each include the wireless communication module compliant with the same standard, it is not necessary to mount a plurality of communication modules on the model device, and battery consumption can be suppressed. . Therefore, it is advantageous for miniaturization of model equipment. Moreover, since bidirectional data communication is possible between the controller, model equipment and accessory equipment, various data can be exchanged between them to realize various controls, which is realized by remote operation of the model equipment. Can enhance the fun of playing.
[0009]
  In the present invention, information for specifying the game situation is notified from the model device to the accessory device, and the accessory device can specify the game situation based on the information. Then, some limitation can be imposed on the operation of at least some of the model devices according to the game situation. The controller of the controller or model device that has received the data corresponding to the restriction sets a correspondence relationship between the operation of the controller and the operation of the model device based on the data. Thereby, the limit determined according to the game situation appears as a change in the correspondence between the operation of the controller and the operation of the model device. According to such an aspect, it is possible to cause a restriction such as a slow reaction of the model device or no response to the operation of the controller. Even when a preferential measure is taken for a specific model device in association with the game situation, other model devices are restricted in view of the preferential model device. The present invention includes cases where such relative limitations are generated.In the remote control toy system of the present invention, the controller and the model device may be associated with 1: 1 to form a set, or may be associated with 1: multiple or multi: 1, multi: multiple. It may be configured. The accessory devices may be used alone or in combination.
[0010]
  In the present invention, the game situation refers to the situation of various events associated with the game, such as the game preparation situation, progress situation, and completion situation realized by a single or a plurality of model devices. For example, when realizing a car race, it is conceivable to detect the preparation status before the start, the ranking and number of laps during the race, the progress status such as the running position, the goal status, etc. as the game status. Moreover, the detection apparatus of each model apparatus may detect the game situation of a single model apparatus, or may detect the game situation realized by a plurality of model machines.Each controller of the controller, model device, and accessory device is preferably configured as a computer mainly composed of a microprocessor, and various functions of each controller are realized by a combination of the microprocessor and specific software. It is desirable that When such a control device is used, the wireless communication module is connected to the microprocessor via a versatile interface such as USB, and only a predetermined format of data is transferred between the microprocessor and the wireless communication module. It is desirable that the wireless communication module be such that the microprocessor does not need to be aware of the communication protocol used in the wireless communication.
[0011]
In the remote control toy system of the present invention, wireless communication modules of various standards for realizing wireless communication may be used. However, the model device needs to be configured to be small and inexpensive, and for this purpose, power consumption is small. Therefore, it is desirable to adopt a communication standard that has a light battery load, high versatility, and high interconnectability. In view of such circumstances, it is preferable to use a wireless communication module compliant with the Bluetooth standard. When a wireless communication module that complies with the Bluetooth standard is used, data communication is possible not only between the controller, model equipment, and accessory equipment, but also between controllers or between model equipment. Can be realized. Note that the advantages of using the Bluetooth standard will be clarified more specifically in the embodiments described later.
[0012]
  In the remote-controlled toy system of the present invention, the control device of the accessory device is the controller.LaMeans (40c) for receiving data transmitted from the wireless communication module, means (40a) for executing processing based on information contained in the received data, and generating data corresponding to the result of the processing And means (40b) for transmitting the data via the wireless communication module.
[0013]
In the remote-controlled toy system of the present invention, the accessory device is provided with an information input unit (4a) for receiving information input by a user, and the control device of the accessory device is input from the information input unit. Means (40a) for executing a predetermined process based on the information, and means (40b) for generating data corresponding to the result of the process and transmitting the data via the wireless communication module. Also good.
[0014]
In these cases, the data transmitted by the controller or model device is processed by the accessory device, or processing based on the information input on the accessory device is executed by the accessory device, so that only remote operation by the controller is possible. Control that cannot or cannot be realized can be realized in the entire remotely operated toy system. In particular, when a plurality of model devices are related to each other and a specific game is realized, by assigning processing that is not suitable for burdening a specific controller or model device to the attached device, A novel game form can be provided while suppressing an increase in burden. For example, when each model equipment is racing, information for specifying the order is obtained from each model equipment, and various restrictions such as handicap according to the order are determined on the attached equipment. It is conceivable that data notifying the content of the determined restriction is transmitted to the controller or the model device, and the controller or the model device control device receiving the data performs control so as to impose the given restriction.
[0017]
    Further, in the remote control toy system of the present invention, the means for transmitting the control device of the accessory device is broadcast data for a plurality of controllers.The generated data asProcessing to transmit may be executed, and the receiving means of the control device of each controller may be capable of receiving the broadcast data.
[0018]
  The means for transmitting the control device of the accessory device is broadcast data for a plurality of model devices.The generated data asProcessing to transmit may be executed, and the receiving unit of the control device of each model device may be capable of receiving the broadcast data.
[0019]
As described above, by using the broadcast data to cause each controller or each model device to execute the same process, it is possible to realize unified operations and processes in a game using a plurality of model devices. For example, when a race is performed using a plurality of vehicle models, information for instructing prohibition of traveling is transmitted as broadcast data to all controllers or model devices until the start is permitted. If the controller or the model device executes the process for prohibiting the driving of the model device as a common process, flying can be effectively prevented. When a failure occurs during a race, information that restricts the maximum speed of each model device to a certain low speed is transmitted from the accessory device as broadcast data, and the controller or model device controller that receives the information transmits the information of the model device. Processing for limiting the speed may be executed.
[0023]
  The controllerWhatOperation ofStatusAnd model equipment operationContentCorrespondence withInformation indicatingIs a correspondence relationship between the operation amount of the controller related to the specific operation of the model device and the control amount related to the specific operation of the model device.Information indicatingMay be changed according to the content of the restriction. Thereby, for example, it is possible to make a restriction such that the speed does not increase even if the throttle operation unit is operated in an automobile model.
[0025]
  The wireless communication module may conform to a Bluetooth standard.In this caseIsBy utilizing the advantages of the Bluetooth standard, various data can be exchanged between the controller and the model device, thereby enhancing the fun of the game.
[0030]
  The accessory device used in the remote control toy system of the present invention is remotely controlled by the controller (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D) and data from the controller, and detects the information indicating the game situation. An accessory device (4) used in combination with a model device (3A, 3B, 3C, 3D) that outputs associated data, and performs bidirectional data communication between the controller and the model device As means, a wireless communication module (42) compliant with the Bluetooth standard, and a control device (40) for realizing various controls based on data communication via the wireless communication module, the control device includes: From the model equipment,Detected informationMeans (40c) for receiving data transmitted in association with the wireless communication module, means (40a) for determining a restriction on the operation of at least one model device based on the received data, Means (40b) for generating data corresponding to the determined restriction and transmitting the generated data via the wireless communication module.
[0031]
  According to the accessory device described above, the remote control toy system of the present invention can be configured.
[0032]
  The remote-operated toy system (1) of the present invention includes a controller (2A to 2D) and a model device (3A to 3D) whose operation is controlled based on data transmitted from the controller in response to a user's operation status. Are provided as a plurality of sets, and an accessory device (4) capable of data communication with each controller and each model device is provided as an independent device from the controller and the model device, and the controller, the model device, and the Each of the attached devices includes a wireless communication module (16, 30, 42) that is compliant with the same standard and capable of bidirectional data communication as means for executing the data communication, and the wireless communication module. Remote control toy system provided with a control device (10, 20, 40) for realizing various controls based on data communication Each model device travels according to information indicating the correspondence between the operation status of the controller and the operation content of the model device as a traveling toy, and each model device is obtained when passing a predetermined place. A detection device (26) that detects passage information and outputs a signal indicating the detected passage information is provided, and the control device of each model device passes the predetermined place based on the output signal of the detection device. Means (20c, 20d) for making a predetermined judgment on the situation, and means (20e) for generating data corresponding to the judgment result and transmitting the data via the wireless communication module, The control device includes: means (40c) for receiving data transmitted from the model device in association with the output signal of the detection device via the wireless communication module; Based on the received data, a means (40a) for determining a restriction on travel of at least one model device, and data corresponding to the determined restriction are generated, and the generated data is transmitted to the wireless communication module. Means (40b) for transmitting via the wireless communication module, the controller or the control device of the model device receives data corresponding to the restriction transmitted from the accessory device via the wireless communication module ( 10d or 20a) and means for setting information indicating a correspondence relationship between the operation state of the controller and the operation content of the model device based on the received data (10 a Or 20b).
[0033]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a remotely operated toy system that performs a race using an automobile model. This remote-controlled toy system 1 includes four controllers 2A to 2D, four car models 3A to 3D that are associated with the controllers 2A to 2D in a 1: 1 ratio, one management machine 4, and a course. And 5. Note that subscripts A to D attached to the controllers 2A to 2D and the car models 3A to 3D respectively indicate a correspondence relationship between the controller and the car model. In the following description, the controllers 2A to 2D are referred to as a controller 2 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them, and the car models 3A to 3D are referred to as a car model 3 when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.
[0034]
The controller 2 includes a steering operation unit 2a for instructing the steering angle of the automobile model 3, and a throttle operation unit 2b for instructing the traveling speed. These operation units 2a and 2b can be provided in various forms such as a lever type and a dial type, similarly to a known remote operation controller. The automobile model 3 includes a steering motor, a traveling motor, and a gear box that converts the motion of each motor into a desired motion. However, the details of these mechanisms are not the gist of the present invention, so that they are illustrated. Omitted. The management machine 4 is provided for managing the progress of the race, and includes an information input unit 4a that a user operates to input various information, and an information display unit 4b using a liquid crystal monitor or the like. You may change the position of the management machine 4 suitably. The course 5 defines the travel route of the automobile model 3, and here an oval main course 5a and a pit lane 5b are provided. Bar images 5c and 5d are provided on the main course 5a and the pit lane 5b, respectively. The bar images 5c and 5d are used for the circulation management of the automobile model 3, and they have different patterns. For example, the bar images 5c and 5d are different in the number of bars. The layout of the course 5 may be arbitrarily changed.
[0035]
The system 1 of this embodiment implement | achieves the various control mentioned later, when the controllers 2A-2D, vehicle model 3A-3D, and management machine 4 which were mentioned above communicate bidirectionally according to Bluetooth specification. Bluetooth (Bluetooth) is a type of wireless communication standard established under the control of the standardization organization “Bluetooth SIG”, and is a standard that realizes two-way wireless communication optimized for short distances.
[0036]
One of the features of the Bluetooth standard is that power consumption is reduced by targeting short distances. For example, in class 1 for a transmission distance of about 10 m, power consumption during transmission is about 20 to 30 mW. A communication distance of 10 m is necessary and sufficient if the size of the automobile model 3 is on the palm of the hand (for example, 1/43 scale with respect to the actual vehicle) or less. As a result of the reduction in power consumption, the module that performs communication in accordance with the Bluetooth standard can be downsized, and the battery to be mounted on the automobile model 3 can be downsized. Therefore, it is very convenient for downsizing the automobile model 3. On the other hand, the transmission speed is set to a theoretical value of 1 Mbps and an effective value of about 433.9 Kbps in exchange for low power, and the transmission speed may be inferior in comparison with the wireless LAN standard IEEE802.11 theoretical value of 11 Mbps. It is a fact. However, when used for data communication between devices constituting the remote control toy system 1, the transmission speed is sufficient.
[0037]
Furthermore, by accommodating the controllers 2A to 2D and the car models 3A to 3D in a piconet or scatnet made of Bluetooth, not only the communication from the controller 2 to the corresponding car model 3, but also the controller from the car model 3 Communication to 2 can also be realized. Further, communication beyond the frame of the correspondence relationship between the controller 2 and the car model 3 can be realized, such as communication from the controller 2A to the other controllers 2B to 2D or communication from the controller 2A to the car models 3B to 3D. . Furthermore, by accommodating a management machine 4 different from the controller 2 and the car model 3 in a piconet or scatter network, two-way communication can be performed between the management machine 4 and each controller 2 or each car model 3. For example, overall control such as race progress management can be realized. In a remote control toy that uses a conventional radio wave transmitter / receiver, the frequency band of the carrier wave is changed according to the correspondence between the controller and the model. In addition, when infrared communication typified by IrDA is used, the transmission speed is slow, so that bidirectional communication cannot be sufficiently performed in an environment where there are a large number of devices such as the system 1 in FIG. 1, and the transmission distance is 1 m. Because of this, it cannot withstand the use of the remote control toy system. Standards such as IEEE802.11 and HomeRF that realize a wireless LAN target a longer distance (about 100 m) than the Bluetooth standard, and therefore consume much power, and are difficult to mount on a small model. From this point of view, the Bluetooth standard is the optimum communication standard for the remote control toy system.
[0038]
In the Bluetooth standard, communication is performed using a frequency hopping spread spectrum system, and in order to synchronize the hopping pattern of the frequency, the device is classified into a master and a slave, and one master exists in one piconet. Up to seven slaves are connected to one master. Communication is always performed between the master and the slave, and communication between the slaves is realized by the intervening master. However, the relationship between the master and the slave does not mean the superiority or inferiority between the devices accommodated in the piconet. If any one device functions as a master, the other devices only synchronize with the master as a slave. It is. In FIG. 1, an image in which the management device 4 functions as a master is represented, but there are actually various combinations of masters and slaves. For example, any of the controllers 2 or the car model 3 may function as a master. Further, in FIG. 1, there are four controllers 2 and four automobile models 3, so it is not possible to accommodate all devices including the management machine 4 in one piconet. Therefore, in reality, a device functioning as a slave of one piconet functions as a master of another piconet, and some devices communicate as slaves to the device.
[0039]
Next, the configuration of the control system of each device will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the controller 2. The control system of the controller 2 includes a control device 10, a steering operation unit 2a as an input device, a throttle operation unit 2b, an information input unit 2c, an ID setting switch 11, a ROM 12 and a RAM 13 functioning as a storage device, and a vibrator 15. A vibrator drive circuit 14 for driving the vibrator 15 according to an instruction from the control device 10 and a Bluetooth communication module 16 are provided.
[0040]
The control device 10 is configured as a computer that combines a microprocessor and peripheral devices such as a clock circuit and a buffer memory necessary for its operation. The information input unit 2 c is provided at an appropriate position on the outer surface of the controller 2. The user can input various types of information from the information input unit 2c. For example, it is possible to input information or the like for applying for an inability to travel described later from the information input unit 2c. The ID setting switch 11 is provided for setting an ID number. The ID number is information for identifying the correspondence between the controller 2 and the car model 3. For example, when four controllers 2 and four car models 3 are provided as shown in FIG. 1, ID numbers 1 to 4 are prepared. Each user participating in the race must operate the ID setting switch 11 to set an ID number different from that of other users in his / her controller 2.
[0041]
The ROM 12 stores a program (not shown) for causing the control device 10 to execute a predetermined process, and records various data necessary for executing the program. When the control device 10 executes the program recorded in the ROM 12, the control device 10 includes a steering information control unit 10a, an additional information control unit 10b, a transmission data generation unit 10c, a reception data determination unit 10d, and a vibrator control. Part 10e is configured. Each unit 10a to 10e is a logical device realized by a combination of a microprocessor and software. However, at least one part of each part 10a-10e may be comprised by a logic circuit.
[0042]
The steering information control unit 10a determines the steering angle and speed to be given to the vehicle model 3 with reference to the operation status of the steering operation unit 2a and the throttle operation unit 2b and the map data D1 recorded in the ROM 12. The map data D1 is data describing the correspondence between the operation amount from the initial position of each operation unit 2a, 2b and the steering angle and speed to be given to the automobile model 3. A method for determining the steering angle and speed using the map data D1 will be described later. The additional information control unit 10b generates additional information corresponding to the operation status of the information input unit 2c. The transmission data generation unit 10c includes information on the steering angle and speed determined by the steering information control unit 10a, additional information sent from the additional information control unit 10b, and ID information set by the ID setting switch 11. Based on this, data for controlling the operation of the automobile model 3 associated with the controller 2 is generated. The data includes, for example, information specifying the ID number set by the ID setting switch, steering information specifying the steering angle, and speed information specifying the speed, as shown in FIG. 5B. It will be. Note that information other than information related to the operation of the automobile model 3 can be transmitted from the controller 2 by the additional information.
[0043]
On the other hand, the reception data determination unit 10d determines whether the reception data passed from the Bluetooth communication module 16 includes information that needs to be processed by the steering information control unit 10a or the vibrator control unit 10e. The determined information is provided to the steering information control unit 10a or the vibrator control unit 10e. Note that information may be provided from the received data determination unit 10d to the additional information control unit 10b. The vibrator control unit 10e generates drive information for the vibrator 15 in accordance with the information sent from the received data determination unit 10d, and outputs this to the vibrator drive circuit 14 as a drive instruction. The vibrator 15 is provided to vibrate the controller 2. For example, a module used for a video game controller or the like in which an eccentric weight is attached to a rotating shaft of a small motor can be used as the vibrator 15.
[0044]
The Bluetooth communication module 16 is connected to the control device 10 via a predetermined interface 17. The Bluetooth communication module 16 is provided to transmit / receive data to / from a Bluetooth communication module of another device by a procedure (communication protocol) based on the Bluetooth standard. The establishment of a communication protocol conforming to the Bluetooth standard and the transmission / reception of packets are controlled by the Bluetooth communication module 16. Therefore, at the time of data transmission, the control device 10 need only create and transmit transmission data in a format required by the Bluetooth communication module 16. Further, at the time of data reception, the control device 10 only needs to interpret the received data delivered from the Bluetooth communication module 16 in a predetermined format. In either case of data transmission / reception, the control device 10 does not need to be aware of the communication protocol of the Bluetooth communication standard.
[0045]
In data communication conforming to the Bluetooth communication standard, data is divided into packets having a predetermined bit length and transmitted as shown in FIG. One packet includes an access code, a header, and a payload. The access code is an identifier that designates a transmission target of a packet transmitted from the Bluetooth communication module. Various information for flow control is included in the header. The header includes a 3-bit identifier called AM_ADDR (Active Member Address) indicating the destination of the packet. A packet in which all bits of AM_ADDR are set to 0 is treated as a so-called broadcast packet destined for all devices. In the system 1 of the present embodiment, by using an access code and a header, a transmission target can be specified at the Bluetooth protocol level, or a transmission target can be specified using the ID of each device. .
[0046]
Further, the payload portion of FIG. 5A includes data exchanged by an application using Bluetooth (in this case, a program for controlling the controller 2, the car model 3, and the management machine 4). . For example, in the case of the controller 2 in FIG. 2, the data shown in FIG. 5B generated by the transmission data generation unit 10c is the contents of the payload, and the payload data is transmitted to the received data determination unit 10d. 16 is passed. The same applies to transmission data (FIGS. 5C and 5D) generated by the automobile model 3 and the management machine 4, respectively.
[0047]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the automobile model 3. The control system of the automobile model 3 includes a control device 20, a steering motor 21 and a traveling motor 22 as controlled devices, and a steering motor drive that drives the motors 21 and 22 based on commands from the control device 20. The circuit 23 and the driving motor drive circuit 24, an ID setting switch 25 as an input device, an image reader 26 and an acceleration sensor 27, and a Bluetooth communication module 30 are provided.
[0048]
The control device 20 is configured as a computer that combines a microprocessor and peripheral devices such as a clock circuit and a buffer memory necessary for its operation. The ID setting switch 25 is provided for setting an ID number in the same manner as the ID setting switch 11 of the controller 2. By setting the same ID number with the ID switch 11 of the controller 2 and the ID switch 25 of the automobile model 3, the controller 2 and the automobile model 3 can be associated with each other.
[0049]
The image reader 26 reads the bar images 5c and 5d provided on the course 5 in FIG. 1, and outputs signals corresponding to those patterns. The acceleration sensor 27 outputs a signal corresponding to the vibration acceleration applied to the automobile model 3. Note that an interface is appropriately provided between the image reader 26 and the acceleration sensor 27 and the control device 20, but illustration thereof is omitted. The Bluetooth communication module 30 is connected to the control device 20 via a predetermined interface 29. The function of the Bluetooth communication module 30 is the same as that of the Bluetooth communication module 16 of the controller 2 in FIG.
[0050]
A ROM (not shown) is connected to the control device 20, and by executing a program recorded in the ROM, a received data determination unit 20a, a motor drive control unit 20b, and a circulation determination unit 20c are provided inside the control device 20. The damage determination unit 20d and the transmission data generation unit 20e are configured. Each unit 20a to 20e is a logical device realized by a combination of a microprocessor and software, as in the case of FIG. However, at least one part of each part 20a-20e may be comprised by a logic circuit.
[0051]
The reception data determination unit 20a compares the reception data passed from the Bluetooth communication module 30 with the ID set by the ID setting switch 25, and determines whether or not the reception data is associated with its own ID. And whether or not the data includes the steering information and the speed information shown in FIG. 5B. And when both conditions are satisfy | filled, the steering information and speed information which are contained in the data are provided to the motor drive control part 20b. The motor drive control unit 20b calculates a motor control amount for obtaining a steering angle and speed corresponding to the given steering information and speed information, and outputs a motor drive command corresponding to the calculation result to the steering motor drive circuit 23 and the travel. Output to the motor drive circuit 24. The steering motor drive circuit 23 drives the steering motor 21 according to the given motor drive command, and the travel motor drive circuit 24 drives the travel motor 22 according to the given motor drive command. Thereby, the vehicle model 3 is driven based on the steering information and the speed information transmitted from the controller 2 having the same ID.
[0052]
On the other hand, the circulation determination unit 20c monitors an output signal from the image reader 26, and provides information corresponding to the monitoring result to the transmission data generation unit 20e. The damage determination unit 20d monitors the output signal from the acceleration sensor 27, and gives information corresponding to the monitoring result to the transmission data generation unit 20e. The transmission data generation unit 20e generates transmission data shown in FIG. 5C based on the ID number set by the ID setting switch 25 and the information given from the lap determination unit 20c and the damage determination unit 20d. This is transferred to the Bluetooth communication module 30. This transmission data includes information designating the ID number set by the ID setting switch 25 and running state notification information corresponding to the monitoring results of the lap determination unit 20c and the damage determination unit 20d.
[0053]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the management machine 4. The management machine 4 includes the information input unit 4a and the information display unit 4b illustrated in FIG. 1, a control device 40, a RAM 41, and a Bluetooth communication module 42. The control device 40 is configured as a computer that combines a microprocessor and peripheral devices such as a clock circuit and a buffer memory necessary for its operation. The function of the Bluetooth communication module 42 is the same as that of the Bluetooth communication modules 16 and 30 of FIGS.
[0054]
When the control device 40 executes a program recorded in a ROM (not shown), a race control unit 40a, a transmission data generation unit 40b, and a reception data determination unit 40c are configured in the control device 40. Each unit 40a to 40c is a logical device realized by a combination of a microprocessor and software, as in the case of FIGS. However, at least one part of each part 40a-40c may be comprised by a logic circuit. The race control unit 40a executes various controls necessary for race management with reference to the input from the information input unit 4a and the received data sent from the received data determination unit 40c. The RAM 41 stores race status data D3 that is referred to when the race control unit 40a executes a predetermined process.
[0055]
The transmission data generation unit 40b refers to the information sent from the race control unit 40a, generates transmission data in a format requested by the Bluetooth communication module 42, and delivers this to the Bluetooth communication module 42. For example, as shown in FIG. 5D, the transmission data includes information specifying the ID number to be transmitted and travel control information. The travel restriction information is information generated for the purpose of setting a predetermined restriction regarding the operation of the automobile model 3, and a specific example thereof will be described later. The received data discriminating unit 40c discriminates whether or not the data sent from the Bluetooth communication module 42 includes information necessary for the process of the race control unit 40a, and provides the necessary information to the race control unit 40a.
[0056]
Next, referring to FIG. 2, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the control device 10 of the controller 2 determines the steering angle and speed of the vehicle model 3 in accordance with the operation status of the steering operation unit 2a and the throttle operation unit 2b. Explain the procedure. FIG. 6 is a graph showing the contents of map data recorded in the ROM 12 (FIG. 2) of the controller 2, and FIG. 6 (a) shows the operation amount (steering amount) A from the initial position of the steering operation unit 2a. FIG. 6 (b) shows the correspondence between the steering angle θ given to the automobile model 3 and the correspondence between the operation amount B from the initial position of the throttle operating portion 2b and the speed V given to the automobile model 3. The initial position of the steering operation unit 2a is assumed to be a straight traveling state at a steering angle of 0 °, and the initial position of the throttle operation unit 2b is assumed to be a stopped state at a speed of 0. Since the steering angle is operated in both the left and right directions, if the steering angle at the initial position is 0 °, the steering angle is positive when the steering operation is performed in one of the left and right directions. When the steering operation is performed in the other direction, the steering angle takes a negative value. In FIG. 6A, only the positive direction is shown. FIG. 6B shows an example in which only the forward movement is given to the automobile model 3 with respect to the throttle operation unit 2b. However, the initial position can be changed as appropriate. The traveling speed may be set backward, that is, a negative value.
[0057]
As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), in the remotely operated toy system 1, a plurality of correspondences are prepared for both the steering angle and the speed. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the corresponding relationship is shown separately as steering maps 1, 2, 3,... Or speed maps 1, 2, 3,. The map data D1 is data representing the correspondence specified by the diagrams shown as maps 1, 2, 3,... In a predetermined format (for example, a table format). Are recorded in the ROM 12 as separate data for each map, that is, for each map 1, 2, 3,.
[0058]
The steering information control unit 10a (FIG. 2) of the control device 10 of the controller 2 determines any of the steering angle and speed based on the travel log data D2 stored in the RAM 13 and the information from the received data determination unit 10d. It is determined whether to use map data, and the steering information generation process shown in FIG. 7 is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle to generate steering information (steering information and speed information).
[0059]
In the process of FIG. 7, the steering information control unit 10a detects the operation state of the steering operation unit 2a and the throttle operation unit 2b from the previous processing, and the steering amount A and the throttle operation amount B from the respective initial positions. Is calculated (step S1). Next, the steering angle θ and the speed V corresponding to the calculated steering amount A and throttle operation amount B are determined based on the map data D1 (steps S2 and S3), and the steering information corresponding to the determined values and The speed information is provided to the transmission data generation unit 10c (step S4). Thereafter, the travel log data is updated so that the operation contents of the steering operation unit 2a and the throttle operation unit 2b detected in the current process are reflected in the travel log data D2 (FIG. 2) (step S4). By repeating such processing, the controller 2 repeatedly transmits data specifying the steering angle and the traveling speed to the automobile model 3 associated with the controller 2. In the automobile model 3, only the operation information included in the data transmitted from the controller 2 having the same ID number is provided from the received data determination unit 20a to the motor drive control unit 20b, and the motors 21 and 22 are driven based on the information. Is done.
[0060]
In the system 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of relationships between the steering amount A and the throttle operation amount B, the steering angle θ, and the speed V are prepared, so that the operation characteristics of the automobile model 3 depend on which map data is selected. Changes. For example, when the same steering amount A is given in FIG. 6A, the steering angle θ is relatively smaller in the steering map 2 than in the steering map 1. Therefore, when the steering map 2 is selected, the automobile model 3 is less likely to bend than when the steering map 1 is selected. In addition, when the same throttle operation amount B is given in FIG. 6B, the speed V is relatively lower in the speed map 2 than in the speed map 1. Therefore, the maximum speed of the automobile model 3 is more limited when the speed map 2 is used than when the speed map 1 is used. The speed map N is a special setting example. When the speed map N is selected, the speed V is limited to a constant value when the throttle operation amount A exceeds a predetermined value. Such a speed map N is suitable when the automobile model 3 is forced to run at a low speed.
[0061]
The map data D1 used by the operation information control unit 10a is changed based on the travel restriction information sent from the outside, in particular, the management device 4, or is changed based on the travel log data D2.
[0062]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the process of the steering information control unit 10a when travel restriction information (see FIG. 5D) is transmitted from the management machine 4. When the reception data determination unit 10d of the controller 2 receives the travel restriction information transmitted from the management machine 4, the reception data determination unit 10d provides the travel restriction information to the steering information control unit 10a. As shown in FIG. 8, the steering information control unit 10a monitors whether or not the travel restriction information has been received (step S10). When the travel restriction information is received, map data corresponding to the content of the travel restriction is selected. (Step S11). For example, when the travel restriction information for limiting the maximum speed is received, the speed map data on the lower speed side than the currently selected speed map data is newly selected. In addition, the speed limit information from the outside may specify various contents. The travel restriction information may be transmitted from the automobile model 3, and the map data D1 may be changed based on the information.
[0063]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a travel management process repeatedly executed by the steering information control unit 10a of the control device 10 in order to change the map data D1 based on the travel log data D2. In the travel management process, the travel log data D2 is first analyzed (step S20). Since the operation history is stored in the travel log data D2, for example, the travel time of the car model 3 after the start of the race or information correlated with the travel time can be acquired based on the number of updates. Next, it is determined whether or not the travel time has reached a predetermined limit time based on the information acquired from the travel log data D2 (step S21). When the time limit has not been reached, a travel restriction is set according to the content of the travel log data D2 (step S22). For example, in conjunction with an increase in the number of operations of the steering operation unit 2a and the throttle operation unit 2b, the steering map is gradually switched to a side where the steering angle becomes relatively small. By performing such control, the car model 3 becomes difficult to bend gradually as the vehicle continues to travel, so that the steering characteristic changes due to tire wear. Regarding the speed map, for example, it can be considered that the speed map is gradually changed to a higher speed map as the operation time increases. In this case, it is possible to express how the maximum speed is increased by reducing the weight of the vehicle body due to the decrease in fuel. On the other hand, when the travel time reaches the limit, the travel limit is set according to the time limit being exceeded (step S23). For example, by selecting the speed map N in FIG. 6B, it is possible to forcibly create a state in which low speed driving is forced due to fuel shortage and tire limitations.
[0064]
After step S22 or S23, it is determined whether or not pit-in information has been received (step S24). The pit-in information is information transmitted as a kind of traveling state notification information of FIG. 5C from the automobile model 3 when the image reader 26 of the automobile model 3 detects the bar image 5d of the pit lane 5b. When the received data determination unit 10d of the control device 10 receives the pit-in information having the same ID number as the ID number set by the ID setting switch 11, the received data determination unit 10d provides the pit-in information to the steering information control unit 10a. Upon receiving the pit-in information, the steering information control unit 10a cancels the travel restriction and selects, for example, a steering map and a speed map specified as initial values (step S25). Note that the travel restriction release in step S25 may be executed for the travel restriction set in the process of FIG.
[0065]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the circulation information notification process executed by the circulation determination unit 20c of the automobile model 3. In this process, the circulation determination unit 20c determines whether or not the image reader 26 has read the bar image (step S30). If it is determined that the bar image has been read, the read pattern is determined (step S31). That is, it is determined whether the bar image 5c of the main course 5a or the bar image 5d of the pit lane 5b is read. When it is determined that the bar image 5c has been read, the transmission data generation unit 20e is instructed to generate lap information, and when it is determined that the bar image 5d has been read (step S32). Thereby, every time the automobile model 3 goes around the course 5, lap information or pit-in information is transmitted from the automobile model 3. As described above, the travel restriction is canceled when the controller 2 having the same ID receives the pit-in information transmitted in this process.
[0066]
On the other hand, the lap information transmitted from the car model 3 is used for race management executed by the race control unit 40a of the manager 4. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the race management process. The race control unit 40a monitors whether or not lap information is transmitted from any of the car models 3 (step S40), and updates the race status data D3 (FIG. 4) when the lap information is received. The race situation data D3 includes various information necessary for grasping the race situation, such as the order of the automobile model 3 and the number of laps. Next, based on the race situation data D3, it is determined whether or not the leading car model 3 has reached the final number of final laps (final lap) (step S42). If it is not the final lap, it is determined whether or not the race is finished, that is, whether or not the top car model 3 has scored (step S43). When the final lap is determined, for example, the final lap is guided via the information display unit 4b (step S44), and then the process proceeds to step S45.
[0067]
In step S45, a travel limit is set based on the race situation data D3. For example, in order to set a handicap according to the rank and maintain the tension of the race, the travel limit of each automobile model 3 is set so that the higher the rank, the lower the maximum speed is limited. Thereafter, an instruction is given to the transmission data generation unit 40b to generate travel restriction information based on the setting result (step S46), and the process returns to step S40. The transmission data generation unit 40b instructed to generate the travel restriction information generates the travel restriction information in association with the ID of each vehicle model 3, and sequentially transmits the travel restriction information from the Bluetooth communication module 42. When the controller 2 receives the travel restriction information transmitted here, the process of FIG. 9 is executed and the travel restriction is performed. If it is determined in step S43 in FIG. 11 that the race has ended, a race end process such as determining the order of the car model 3 is performed (step S47).
[0068]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a crash information notification process performed by the damage determination unit 20d of the automobile model 3 and a damage reproduction process performed by the vibrator control unit 10e of the controller 2 in response to the information. In the damage reproduction process, the damage determination unit 20d monitors whether or not the vibration acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor 27 exceeds a predetermined value (step S50), and if it exceeds the predetermined value, the transmission data generation unit 20e is crashed. Is generated (step S51). Thereby, when vibration acceleration that does not occur in a normal traveling state occurs, such as when the car model 3 goes out of course, crash information is generated in association with the ID of the car model 3 and transmitted from the car model 3. When the crash information transmitted in this process is received by the controller 2 having the same ID, the received data determination unit 10d of the controller 2 provides the crash information to the vibrator control unit 10e. Thereby, the vibrator control unit 10e starts the damage reproduction process of FIG. 12 to generate vibrator drive information (step S60), and instructs the vibrator drive circuit 14 to drive the vibrator 15 based on the drive information. (Step S61). By such processing, damage generated in the automobile model 3 can be reproduced on the controller 2 and the reality of the game can be enhanced.
[0069]
FIG. 13 shows the manual management executed by the race control unit 40a of the manager 4 in order to manage the progress of the race based on the information transmitted from the controller 2 and the information inputted from the information input unit 4a of the manager 4. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a process. In the manual management process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined penalty setting operation has been performed on the information input unit 4a (step S71). If a penalty setting operation has been performed, a penalty run according to the setting operation is performed. The transmission data generation unit 40b is instructed to generate restriction information (step S71). Here, the penalty setting operation is an operation for imposing a predetermined penalty such as a maximum speed limit on the automobile model 3 that has traveled against a predetermined rule, such as a rear-end collision or a travel disturbance. The details of the penalty setting operation and the penalty travel limit may be determined as appropriate.
[0070]
The penalty travel restriction information generated based on the instruction in step S71 is transmitted from the management machine 4 as a kind of travel restriction information in FIG. The controller 2 that has received the penalty travel restriction information associated with the same ID as its own ID generates a penalty by changing the map according to the procedure shown in FIG. This penalty travel restriction is canceled by traveling in the pit lane 5b (step S25 in FIG. 9).
[0071]
A user of the automobile model 3 who has become unable to travel during the race due to contact with another vehicle or the like is permitted to perform a travel impossible application operation on the information input unit 2c of the controller 2. When a travel impossible application operation is performed, the additional information control unit 10b of the controller 2 instructs the transmission data generating unit 10c to include the travel impossible application information as additional information in the transmission data of FIG. The race control unit 40a of the management machine 4 monitors whether or not such non-running application information is transmitted from any of the controllers 2 in the manual management process (step S72), and when the non-running application information is transmitted The transmission data generation unit 40b is instructed to generate travel restriction information for when travel is impossible (step S73). The travel restriction information for when travel is impossible is generated as information for instructing the selection of the speed map N in FIG. In this case, all the automobile models 3 go around the course 5 at a low speed limited by the speed map N. As a result, measures can be implemented on the race so that the difference does not widen until the failure is restored. Such travel restriction information corresponds to a kind of broadcast data.
[0072]
The return from the state in which the travel restriction for running impossible is imposed can be performed by a predetermined release operation on the information input unit 4a of the management machine 4 or a predetermined release operation on the information input unit 2c of the controller 2. The race control unit 40a of the management machine 4 monitors whether or not such an operation for canceling the travel impossible state has been performed in the manual management process (step S74). The transmission data generation unit 40b is instructed to generate information for canceling (step S75). Thereby, information for canceling the travel restriction is transmitted to each controller 2. In the controller 2 that has received the information for canceling the travel restriction, the control information control unit 10a switches the map data to, for example, the one immediately before the travel restriction based on the travel impossible state is imposed, and continues the race. Each controller 2 may select map data set as an initial value. In the above-described manual management process, the user performs an operation for applying to the controller 2 for the inoperable state. However, such an operation is performed on the information input unit 4a of the management machine 4. Also good.
[0073]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be implemented in various forms. For example, the following modifications can be considered.
(1) The management machine 4 may be omitted, and various processes may be realized by communication between the controller 2 and the car model 3.
(2) When each controller 2 receives the travel impossibility application information, each controller 2 forcibly selects the speed map N, whereby the same travel restriction as described above can be realized.
(3) The vehicle model 3 is provided with posture detecting means such as a tilt sensor, and the control device 10 of the vehicle model 3 determines whether or not a failure such as rollover has occurred, and the vehicle model 3 provides the travel impossibility application information when the failure occurs. When the controller 2 receives the information and selects the speed map N, the same travel restriction as in (2) can be realized.
(4) The travel log data may be recorded by the management machine 4, and travel restriction information based on the travel log data may be transmitted from the management machine 4 to the controller 2.
(5) The travel restriction information transmitted from the management machine 4 may be received by the car model 3, and the control device 20 of the car model 3 may cause a change in operating characteristics according to the restriction content. For example, the motor drive control unit 20b of the control device 20 of the automobile model 3 calculates a value obtained by multiplying the speed specified by the controller 2 by a predetermined ratio as an actual speed, and based on the calculated speed. The traveling motor 22 may be controlled.
[0074]
The present invention includes various other forms. The model device is not limited to an automobile model, and the present invention can be applied to various model devices such as tanks, trains, ships, airplanes, and robots. The accessory device is not limited to a management machine, and includes, for example, a device that is installed on a field where a tank travels or a track where a train travels and performs various operations.
[0075]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the controller, the model device, and the accessory device each include a wireless communication module that conforms to the same standard, so there is no need to mount a plurality of communication modules on the model device, In addition, battery consumption can be reduced. Therefore, it is advantageous for miniaturization of model equipment. Moreover, since bidirectional data communication is possible between the controller, model equipment and accessory equipment, various data can be exchanged between them to realize various controls, which is realized by remote operation of the model equipment. Can enhance the fun of playing.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a remote-controlled toy system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the controller of FIG.
3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the automobile model in FIG. 1;
4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the management machine in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of data transmitted from each device.
FIG. 6 is a graph showing map data prepared for determining the steering angle and speed of an automobile model according to the operation amounts of the steering operation unit and the throttle operation unit of the controller.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure of steering information generation processing executed by the controller.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure of travel restriction management processing executed by the controller.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure of travel management processing executed by the controller.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure of circulation information notification processing executed in the automobile model.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure of race management processing executed by the management machine.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of travel restriction management executed by the automobile model and damage reproduction processing executed by the controller correspondingly.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of manual management processing executed by the management machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Remotely operated toy system
2A to 2D controller
2a Steering operation part
2b Throttle operation part
2c Information input section
3A-3D car model
4 management machines
4a Information input section
4b Information display section
5 courses
5c, 5d bar image
10 Controller control device
10a Control information control unit
10b Additional information control unit
10c Transmission data generator
10d Received data discrimination unit
10e Vibrator controller
11 ID setting switch
14 Vibrator drive circuit
15 Vibrator
16 Bluetooth communication module
20 Car model control device
20a Received data discriminator
20b Motor drive controller
20c lap determination part
20d Damage judgment part
20e Transmission data generator
21 Steering motor
22 Traveling motor
23 Steering motor drive circuit
24 Driving motor drive circuit
25 ID setting switch
26 Image reader
27 Accelerometer
30 Bluetooth communication module
40 Control device for management machine
40a Race control unit
40b Transmission data generator
40c Received data discriminator
42 Bluetooth communication module

Claims (9)

A plurality of sets of controller devices and model devices whose operations are controlled based on data transmitted in accordance with user operation status from the controller are provided, and data communication is possible between each controller and each model device. An accessory is provided as a device independent of the controller and the model device,
Each of the controller, the model device, and the accessory device includes a wireless communication module that is compliant with the same standard and capable of bidirectional data communication as means for executing the data communication, and the wireless communication module. A remote control toy system provided with a control device for realizing various controls based on the data communication,
Each model device operates according to information indicating the correspondence between the operation status of the controller and the operation content of the model device,
Each model device is provided with a detection device that detects information indicating a game situation and outputs a signal indicating the detected information.
The control device of each model device generates means corresponding to a result of the determination based on the output signal of the detection device, and generates data corresponding to the determination result, and transmits the data via the wireless communication module. And means for transmitting
The control device of the accessory device receives at least one of data transmitted from the model device in association with the output signal of the detection device via the wireless communication module, and based on the received data. Means for determining a restriction on the operation of one model device, and means for generating data corresponding to the determined restriction and transmitting the generated data via the wireless communication module,
The controller or the control device of the model device is configured to receive data corresponding to the restriction transmitted from the accessory device via the wireless communication module, and to the controller based on the received data. Means for setting information indicating a correspondence relationship between the operation status and the operation content of the model device.   The control device of the accessory device receives data transmitted from the controller via the wireless communication module, means for executing processing based on information included in the received data, and results of the processing The remote operation toy system according to claim 1, further comprising means for generating corresponding data and transmitting the data via the wireless communication module. The accessory device is provided with an information input unit that receives information input by a user,
The control device of the accessory device generates a data corresponding to a result of the processing, a unit for executing a predetermined process based on information input from the information input unit, and transmits the data to the wireless communication module. The remote operation toy system according to claim 1, further comprising: The means for transmitting the control device of the accessory device is capable of executing a process of transmitting the generated data as broadcast data for a plurality of controllers,
The remote control toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the receiving means of the control device of each controller is capable of receiving the broadcast data. The means for transmitting the control device of the accessory device is capable of executing a process for transmitting the generated data as broadcast data for a plurality of model devices,
The remote control toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the receiving means of the control device of each model device is capable of receiving the broadcast data.   The means for setting information indicating a correspondence relationship between the operation state of the controller and the operation content of the model device includes: an operation amount of the controller related to a specific operation of the model device; and a control amount related to the specific operation of the model device. The remote control toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein information indicating a correspondence relationship is changed according to the content of the restriction.   The remote control toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the wireless communication module complies with a Bluetooth standard. A plurality of sets of controller devices and model devices whose operations are controlled based on data transmitted in accordance with user operation status from the controller are provided, and data communication is possible between each controller and each model device. An accessory is provided as a device independent of the controller and the model device,
Each of the controller, the model device, and the accessory device includes a wireless communication module that is compliant with the same standard and capable of bidirectional data communication as means for executing the data communication, and the wireless communication module. A remote control toy system provided with a control device for realizing various controls based on the data communication,
Each model device travels according to information indicating the correspondence between the operation status of the controller and the operation content of the model device as a traveling toy,
Each model device is provided with a detection device that detects passage information obtained when passing through a predetermined place and outputs a signal indicating the detected passage information,
The control device of each model device generates means corresponding to the determination result on the basis of the output signal of the detection device, and generates data corresponding to the determination result. Means for transmitting via a communication module,
The control device of the accessory device receives at least one of data transmitted from the model device in association with the output signal of the detection device via the wireless communication module, and based on the received data. Means for determining a restriction on traveling of one model device, and means for generating data corresponding to the determined restriction and transmitting the generated data via the wireless communication module,
The controller or the control device of the model device is configured to receive data corresponding to the restriction transmitted from the accessory device via the wireless communication module, and to the controller based on the received data. Means for setting information indicating a correspondence relationship between the operation status and the operation content of the model device. An accessory that is used in combination with a controller and a model device that is remotely operated by data from the controller, detects information indicating a game situation, and outputs data associated with the detected information,
As a means for performing bidirectional data communication between the controller and the model device, a wireless communication module compliant with the Bluetooth standard,
A control device for realizing various controls based on data communication via the wireless communication module,
The control device is configured to receive, via the wireless communication module, data transmitted from the model device in association with the detected information , and based on the received data, the operation of at least one model device. And a means for generating data corresponding to the determined restriction and transmitting the generated data via the wireless communication module. Accessory equipment.

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