JP4362525B2 - GAME PROGRAM, GAME DEVICE, AND GAME CONTROL METHOD - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display a replayed moving image for a long time while suppressing reduction in image quality of the replayed moving image as much as possible. <P>SOLUTION: When it is determined that a buffer space can store frame data by the process of determining the condition of secured storage area in the S13, the moving image relating to a game character is reproduced, and displayed and replayed in a TV monitor 20 based on the frame data stored in the buffer space in which the frame data is read out as it is by the process of reading the frame data in the S23. When it is determined that the buffer space cannot store the frame data by the process of determining the conditions of secured storage area in the S13, the moving image relating to the game character is reproduced, and displayed and replayed in the TV monitor 20 based on the frame data stored in the buffer space in which the complemented frame data is read out by the process of reading out the complemented frame data in the S18. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game program, and more particularly to a game program for causing a computer to realize a game in which an operation screen of a game character is displayed on a monitor by a control unit. The present invention also relates to a game device and a game control method executed by the game program.

  Conventionally, various games have been proposed. As one of them, a battle video game in which a player character displayed on a monitor is operated to perform a game, for example, a baseball game is known. In this type of baseball game, a player can select one baseball team to which each player character belongs and can play against a computer that has selected another baseball team (for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

  In such a baseball game, a batter character hits a home run from a pitcher character or a pitcher character strikes away from a batter character, for example, during an inning in which the attacking team and the defensive team change offense and defense. The video of the highlight scene at the inning just before taking away is replayed. Specifically, when the batter character hits the home run, the pitcher character throws the ball object, the ball object hit by the batter character enters the stand, and the batter character who hit the home run makes a guts pose while running. The video of how it was done is now replayed. Further, when the pitcher character takes a strike from the batter character, a moving image of a state from when the pitcher character throws the ball object to when the batter character strikes and misses is replayed. Such a replay video has different total time for replay display depending on the contents of the highlight scene. For example, when the batter character hits a home run from a pitcher character, the total time of the replay video is 15 seconds. Thus, the total time of the replay video when the batter character hits a home run from the pitcher character is 10 seconds, such that the total time of the replay video when the pitcher character takes a strike from the batter character is 10 seconds. This is larger than the total time of the replay video when the striker takes a strikeout.

  Thus, the total time for replay display being different depending on the content of the highlight scene is synonymous with the fact that the total number of frames of the replay video is different depending on the content of the highlight scene. For example, when image display processing is performed at 60 frames per second (60 fps, 60 frame per second), the total number of frames of the replay movie when the batter character hits the home run from the pitcher character is 900 frames (15 seconds * 60 fps). On the other hand, when the batter character hits a home run from the pitcher character such that the total number of frames of the replay movie when the pitcher character strikes away from the batter character is 600 frames (10 seconds * 60 fps) The total number of frames of the replay video is larger than the total number of frames of the replay video when the pitcher character takes the strikeout from the batter character.

  Further, in such a game that displays a replay video, a buffer area for storing replay data for generating the replay video is provided. For example, each player character's position data in one buffer area for each frame, Replay data composed of angle data and the like is stored. For example, when the total amount of the buffer area is 300, one for each frame (not one replay data, but position data and angle data of a plurality of player characters corresponding to one frame. When the buffer area is read (one interruption is performed), the total number of replay videos that can be displayed is 300 frames. Only replay videos with a duration of 5 seconds or less can be displayed. Therefore, instead of reading out one buffer area per frame, one buffer area is read out every three frames (three interruptions), for example, the total number of frames of a replay video is 900 frames (replay video When the total time is 15 seconds), only 300 buffer areas (900/3) need to be read for implementation, and as a result, a replay video with a total time of 15 seconds or less can be displayed.

  However, depending on the content of the highlight scene, the total time for replay display may exceed 15 seconds (the total number of frames is 900 frames). For example, when the total time for replay display is 20 seconds (total number of frames is 1200 frames), the total amount of buffer areas exceeds 300 (900 frames), and a long-time replay video is displayed. Is difficult. In view of this, there has been known a technique in which a large amount of replay data is compressed by reducing a part of the replay data that generates the replay video, and the storage capacity of the buffer area for storing the replay data is saved (for example, Patent Document 1). .

Specifically, when the total time for replay display is 20 seconds (total number of frames is 1200 frames), 400 buffers are usually used to store replay data for the total number of frames of 1200 frames. The area is required, but the replay data is compressed to 3/4, and the replay data for 1200 frames is stored in 300 buffer areas, so 20 seconds (total frame number is 1200 frames) Can be displayed. Here, even if the replay video has a large total number of frames, by compressing the replay data, the total number of frames of the replay video can be maintained while reducing the total amount of replay data. Can be displayed.
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 13 Official Guide Complete Edition, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, August 31, 2006 Japanese Patent No. 3431534

  In the conventional game displaying the replay video, by compressing the replay data, it is possible to display a long-time replay video while reducing the total amount of the replay data. However, for example, when displaying a replay movie of 10 seconds (total number of frames is 600 frames), if one buffer area is read every three frames (three interrupts), 200 buffer areas (600 are read) In this case, since the replay data is compressed, the replay data is compressed to 3/4, and the total number of frames is 600 frames in the 150 buffer areas. Will be remembered. For this reason, if the replay data is not compressed, the replay data for 600 frames is stored in 200 buffer areas, whereas here, the total number of frames is stored in 150 buffer areas. Since the replay data for 600 frames is stored, the image quality of the replay video is 3 even though there is room in the remaining (150) of the total buffer area (300) using 150 buffer areas. Inconvenience such as reduction to / 4 may occur.

  An object of the present invention is to display a replay video for a long time in a game program for displaying a replay video while suppressing the reduction in image quality of the replay video as much as possible.

  The game program according to claim 1 realizes the following functions on a computer capable of realizing a game in which a motion of a game character is stored in the storage unit by the control unit and a game character motion screen is displayed on the monitor by the control unit. It is a program to make it.

  (1) A storage area securing function for performing control to ensure that frame data relating to a game character in a predetermined frame can be stored by the control unit in a predetermined storage area of the storage unit.

  (2) A frame data storage function for performing control to store frame data in a predetermined storage area by the control unit at predetermined intervals.

  (3) A storage area for performing control to determine whether or not an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area in which control for storing frame data is performed by the frame data storage function. Secure status judgment function.

  (4) Predetermined control for storing frame data by the frame data storage function when it is determined by the storage area allocation status determination function that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area A frame data overwriting function for performing control to overwrite and store the frame data which is a specific part of the frame data by the control unit in the storage area which is a specific part of the storage area.

  (5) Control for reading out the frame data stored by the frame data storage function by the control unit when it is determined by the storage area allocation status determination function that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area Frame data reading function to perform.

  (6) Frame data stored by the frame data storage function and the frame data overwrite function when it is determined by the storage area allocation status determination function that an area capable of further storing frame data is not allocated in the predetermined storage area A frame data complementary reading function for performing control to read out frame data obtained by complement processing as frame data by the control unit.

  (7) A moving image replay display function for controlling the generation of moving image data related to the game character by the control unit and replay display on the monitor based on the frame data read by the frame data reading function or the frame data complementary reading function.

  In the game realized by this program, in the storage area securing function, control is performed to ensure that the frame data related to the game character in a predetermined frame can be stored by the control unit in a predetermined storage area of the storage unit. In the frame data storage function, control is performed to store the frame data in a predetermined storage area by the control unit at predetermined intervals. In the storage area securing status determination function, the control unit determines whether or not an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area that is controlled to store frame data by the frame data storage function. Control is performed. In the frame data overwriting function, when it is determined by the storage area securing status judging function that there is no area capable of further storing frame data in the predetermined storage area, the frame data storing function controls to store the frame data. The control unit performs control to overwrite and store the frame data that is a specific part of the frame data in the storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area that has been performed. In the frame data reading function, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determining function that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data stored by the frame data storing function is controlled by the control unit. The reading is controlled by. In the frame data complementary reading function, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determining function that there is no area for further storing frame data in the predetermined storage area, the frame data storing function and the frame data overwriting function store Control for reading out the frame data obtained by complementing the frame data as frame data by the control unit is performed. In the moving image replay display function, control for generating moving image data related to the game character and performing replay display on the monitor is performed by the control unit based on the frame data read by the frame data reading function or the frame data complementary reading function.

  For example, consider a case of realizing a baseball game in which a player character is operated.

  Here, first, control for ensuring that the frame data relating to the game character in the predetermined frame is storable by the control unit in the predetermined storage region of the storage unit is performed by the storage region securing function. In the storage area securing function, control is performed to ensure that the frame data related to the game character in a predetermined frame can be stored by the control unit in a predetermined storage area of the storage unit. Here, the frame data related to the game character is replay data composed of position data, angle data, etc. of each player character necessary for generating a replay video, and will be described later. Position data, angle data, overwriting order data Numerical data including read order data and read stop instruction data. 1 for each frame (not frame data, but frame data consisting of position data, angle data, etc. of a plurality of player characters corresponding to one frame) The frame data includes a plurality of predetermined number of frames. The predetermined storage area of the storage unit is a buffer area for storing frame data for generating a replay video, and a plurality of areas (in the case of n, one frame data can be stored for each frame). The buffer area is divided into a first storage area to an nth storage area described later. Also, ensuring that frame data can be stored means that all data in the storage area is cleared (initialized), and all the frame data in a plurality of areas in the buffer area is reset, so that no single frame data can be stored. The initial state is not stored. In the storage area securing function, the frame data relating to the game character in a predetermined frame is secured in a predetermined storage area of the storage unit so that it can be stored.

  Next, control for storing the frame data in a predetermined storage area by the control unit at predetermined intervals is performed by the frame data storage function. In the frame data storage function, control is performed to store the frame data in a predetermined storage area by the control unit at predetermined intervals. Here, storing at predetermined intervals means, for example, that frame data is stored in one buffer area for each frame, with the total amount of buffer areas being maximized, in order from top to bottom without any gaps. This is to store up to the area (write in the first order), which is different from overwriting to be described later (write in the second order and later). For example, 60 frames per second (60 fps, 60 frame per second) ), The total amount of the buffer area is 900, and when one interrupt is made per frame (= 1/60 seconds), for example, a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames) is displayed. In this case, one frame of 600 frame data is stored in the buffer areas from the first storage area to the 600th storage area among 900 buffer areas It is memorized every time. In the case of a replay video of 15 seconds (900 frames), 900 frame data are stored for each frame in the buffer areas from the first storage area to the 900th storage area among the 900 buffer areas. In the case of a replay video of 20 seconds (1200 frames), 900 frame data out of 1200 frame data are written as the first write in the buffer areas of 900 first storage area to 900th storage area. Stored for each frame. In the frame data storage function, frame data is stored in a predetermined storage area at predetermined intervals.

  Next, the control unit determines whether or not an area capable of further storing the frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area in which the storage of the frame data is controlled by the frame data storage function by the storage area securing status determination function. Control is performed according to the above. In the storage area securing status determination function, the control unit determines whether or not an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area that has been controlled to store frame data by the frame data storage function. Take control. The storage area securing status determination function compares the total amount of frame data with the stored frame data, so that there is room in the buffer area for storing the frame data, or there is a space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. Processing to determine whether there is any is performed. Specifically, when the total amount of the buffer area is 900, for example, in the case of a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames), among the 900 buffer areas, the buffer areas from the first storage area to the 600th storage area Since 600 frame data are stored, 300 frame data can be stored in the buffer areas of the 601st storage area to the 900th storage area, so that there is room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. It is judged that there is. For example, in the case of a replay video of 15 seconds (900 frames), 900 frame data are stored in the buffer areas from the first storage area to the 900th storage area out of 900 buffer areas. Since the total amount (900 pieces) matches the total amount of buffer areas (900 pieces), it is determined that there is no room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. For example, in the case of a replay video of 20 seconds (1200 frames), 900 frame data are stored in the buffer areas from the first storage area to the 900th storage area out of 900 buffer areas. Since the total amount (1200) exceeds the total amount (900) of the buffer area, it is determined that there is no room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. In the storage area securing status determination function, it is determined whether there is enough space for storing frame data in the buffer area or whether there is no space for storing frame data in the buffer area.

  Next, when it is determined by the frame data overwrite function that the area for further storing the frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area by the storage area securing status judgment function, the frame data is stored by the frame data storage function. The control unit performs control to overwrite and store the frame data that is a specific part of the frame data in the storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area that is controlled. In the frame data overwriting function, when it is determined by the storage area securing status judging function that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data storing function performs control to store the frame data. The control unit performs control to overwrite and store the frame data that is a specific part of the frame data in the storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area. Here, when it is determined by the storage area allocation status determination function that there is no area for further storing frame data in the predetermined storage area, that is, there is no room in the buffer area for storing the frame data. Specifically, for example, the total amount of the buffer area is 900, and replay is performed for 20 seconds (1200 frames = 1200 frame data from the first frame data to the 1200th frame data). In the case of a moving image, 900 frame data of first frame data to 900th frame data are stored in 900 buffer areas of the first storage area to 900th storage area, and the total amount of frame data (1200) is the buffer area. When the total amount (900 pieces) is exceeded. Here, the remaining 300 frame data from the 901st frame data to the 1200th frame data are overwritten and stored in a storage area which is a specific part of the buffer areas of 900 first storage areas to 900th storage areas. The Here, the overwriting storage in the frame data overwrite function means writing in the second order and the storage in the frame data storage function means writing in the first order. Is different. In addition, the storage area which is a specific part of the 900 first storage areas to the 900th storage area is, for example, 225 out of the 900 first storage areas to the 900th storage area. Such as the fourth storage area and the buffer area of the eighth storage area to the 900th storage area, a buffer in a part where each area is separated at a specific interval (for example, every fourth interval starting from the fourth storage area) 225 4th storage area, 8th storage area to 900th storage area buffer area, 225th 901st frame data to 1125th frame data are written in second order for every frame Overwritten and stored. Here, the remaining 75 (= 300 to 225) first 126th frame data to 1200th frame data are further stored in the buffer areas of 225 second storage areas, sixth storage areas to 898 storage areas. Each of the regions is separated at a specific interval (for example, every 4th starting position as the second start position), such as the 75 second storage areas and the buffer areas of the sixth storage area to the 298th storage area. In this part of the buffer area, it is overwritten and stored every frame as the third write. In the frame data overwrite function, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determination function that there is no area for further storing frame data in the predetermined storage area, the frame data storage function stores the frame data stored in the predetermined area. The frame data which is a specific part of the frame data is overwritten and stored in the storage area which is a specific part of the storage area.

  Next, when it is determined by the frame data reading function that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area by the storage area securing status determination function, the frame data stored by the frame data storage function Is controlled by the control unit. In the frame data reading function, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determining function that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data stored by the frame data storing function is controlled by the control unit. The reading is controlled by. Here, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determination function that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area, that is, there is room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. Specifically, for example, the total amount of the buffer area is 900, and replay for 10 seconds (600 frames = 600 frame data from the first frame data to 600th frame data) is performed. In the case of a moving image, 600 frame data of the first frame data to 600th frame data are stored in the buffer areas of 600 first storage areas to 600 storage areas, and the total amount of frame data (600) is the buffer area. Is less than the total amount (900). In the frame data read function, the 600 first frame data to 600th frame data stored in the buffer areas of 600 first storage areas to 600th storage areas are read as they are without conversion.

  Next, when it is determined by the frame data complementary reading function that the area for further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area by the storage area securing status judgment function, the frame data storage function and the frame data overwrite Control for reading out frame data obtained by complementing the frame data stored by the function as frame data is performed by the control unit. In the frame data complementary reading function, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determining function that there is no area for further storing frame data in the predetermined storage area, the frame data storing function and the frame data overwriting function store the frame data. The control unit reads out the frame data obtained by complementing the frame data as frame data. Here, when it is determined by the storage area allocation status determination function that there is no area for further storing frame data in the predetermined storage area, that is, there is no room in the buffer area for storing the frame data. Specifically, for example, the total amount of the buffer area is 900, and replay is performed for 20 seconds (1200 frames = 1200 frame data from the first frame data to the 1200th frame data). In the case of a moving image, 900 frame data of first frame data to 900th frame data are stored in 900 buffer areas of the first storage area to 900th storage area, and the total amount of frame data (1200) is the buffer area. When the total amount (900 pieces) is exceeded. In the frame data complementary reading function, 900 first frame data to 1200 frame data stored in the buffer areas of 900 first storage areas to 900 storage areas (the first frame out of 1200 frame data) 900 frames of data to 900th frame data are stored as the first write, and the next 225th 901th frame data to 1125th frame data are overwritten and stored as the second write, and 75 more. The first 126th frame data to the 1200th frame data are overwritten and stored as the third write, so that 900 frame data is stored as a whole), and a process of reading out by complementing is performed. Here, the complementary processing of the frame data is, for example, the ratio of the increment from the frame data serving as the reference to the frame data at a specific position and the remaining ratio for the frame data to be read and the reference frame data, respectively. Computation processing for calculating the sum of multiplications, which is originally 1200 frame data, but currently only 900 frame data, so the remaining 300 frame data is complemented. This is a process for restoring the original frame data closer to the original frame data. In the frame data complementary reading function, 900 first frame data to 1200 frame data stored in the buffer areas of 900 first storage areas to 900 storage areas are complemented and read.

  Then, by the moving image replay display function, the control unit generates moving image data related to the game character based on the frame data read by the frame data reading function or the frame data complementary reading function, and performs control for replay display on the monitor. . In the moving image replay display function, the control unit generates moving image data related to the game character and performs replay display on the monitor based on the frame data read by the frame data reading function or the frame data complementary reading function. Here, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determination function that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area, that is, there is room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. When the determination is made, based on the 600 first frame data to 600 frame data stored in the buffer area of the 600 first storage area to the 600th storage area read as it is by the frame data read function. The moving image data relating to the game character is generated and replayed on the monitor. In addition, when it is determined by the storage area allocation status determination function that there is no area for further storing frame data in the predetermined storage area, that is, it is determined that there is no room for storing frame data in the buffer area. The 900 first frame data to 1200 frame data stored in the buffer areas of the 900 first storage areas to the 900 storage areas read out by the complementary processing by the frame data complementary read function. Based on this, moving image data relating to the game character is generated and replayed on the monitor.

  In this game program, first, by the storage area securing function, control is performed to ensure that the frame data related to the game character in a predetermined frame can be stored in the predetermined storage area of the storage section by the control section. Next, control for storing the frame data in a predetermined storage area by the control unit at predetermined intervals is performed by the frame data storage function. Next, the control unit determines whether or not an area capable of further storing the frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area in which the storage of the frame data is controlled by the frame data storage function by the storage area securing status determination function. Control is performed according to the above. Next, when it is determined by the frame data overwrite function that the area for further storing the frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area by the storage area securing status judgment function, the frame data is stored by the frame data storage function. The control unit performs control to overwrite and store the frame data that is a specific part of the frame data in the storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area that is controlled. Next, when it is determined by the frame data reading function that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area by the storage area securing status determination function, the frame data stored by the frame data storage function Is controlled by the control unit. Next, when it is determined by the frame data complementary reading function that the area for further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area by the storage area securing status judgment function, the frame data storage function and the frame data overwrite Control for reading out frame data obtained by complementing the frame data stored by the function as frame data is performed by the control unit. Then, by the moving image replay display function, the control unit generates moving image data related to the game character based on the frame data read by the frame data reading function or the frame data complementary reading function, and performs control for replay display on the monitor. .

  Specifically, by the frame data storage function, for example, the total amount of buffer areas is 900, and in the case of a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames), the first storage area to the 600th of the 900 buffer areas. 600 frame data are stored in the buffer area of the storage area. In the case of a replay video of 20 seconds (1200 frames), 900 frame data of the first frame data to the 900th frame data are stored in the buffer areas of the 900 first storage area to the 900th storage area. Next, by comparing the total amount of frame data with the stored frame data using the storage area allocation status judgment function, there is room in the buffer area to store the frame data, or the frame data is stored in the buffer area. A process for determining whether there is a space to perform is performed. Next, when it is determined by the frame data overwrite function that there is not enough space for storing the frame data in the buffer area by the storage area securing status determination function, 20 seconds (1200 frames = first frame data to 1200 frames) In the case of a replay moving image (1200 frame data), 900 frame data of the first frame data to the 900th frame data are stored in the buffer areas of the 900 first storage area to the 900th storage area. When the total amount of data (1200) exceeds the total amount (900) of the buffer area, the remaining 300th frame data from the 901st frame data to the 1200th frame data is replaced by the 900th first storage area to the 1st frame. Overwrite the storage area that is a specific part of the buffer area of 900 storage areas It is 憶. Next, when it is determined by the frame data reading function that there is enough space for storing the frame data in the buffer area by the storage area securing status determination function, 10 seconds (600 frames = first frame data to 600th frame data) 600 frame data), the 600 frame data of the first frame data to the 600th frame data are stored in the buffer areas of the 600 first storage area to the 600th storage area. When the total amount of (600) is equal to or less than the total amount (900) of the buffer area, 600 first frame data to 600th frame data stored in the buffer areas of 600 first storage area to 600th storage area The process of reading the data as it is without conversion is performed. Next, when it is determined by the frame data complementary reading function that there is not enough space for storing the frame data in the buffer area by the storage area securing status determination function, 20 seconds (1200 frames = first frame data to 1200 frames) In the case of a replay moving image (1200 frame data), 900 frame data of the first frame data to the 900th frame data are stored in the buffer areas of the 900 first storage area to the 900th storage area. When the total amount of data (1200) exceeds the total amount (900) of the buffer area, 900 first frame data to 900th frame data stored in the buffer area of the 900 first storage area to the 900th storage area 1200 frame data (1st frame data out of 1200 frame data) The 900 frame data of the 900th frame data is stored as the first write, the next 225th 901th frame data to the 1125th frame data are overwritten and stored as the second write, and the 75th Since 1126 frame data to 1200th frame data are overwritten and stored as the third-order writing, 900 frame data is stored as a whole), and a process of reading out by complementing is performed. Then, when it is determined by the moving image replay display function that there is enough space for storing the frame data in the buffer area, the 600 first storage areas to the 600th storage area read as they are by the frame data reading function Based on the 600 first frame data to 600th frame data stored in the buffer area, moving image data relating to the game character is generated and replayed on the monitor, and there is room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. When it is determined that there is not, the 900 first frame data to the 1200th memory area stored in the buffer area of the 900 first storage area to the 900th storage area read out by the complementing process by the frame data complementary reading function. Based on the frame data, video data related to game characters It is replayed displayed on the monitor form.

  In the conventional game program, the frame data is compressed even when there is enough space to store the frame data in the buffer area, and the image quality of the replay video is reduced. When it is determined that there is enough space for storing frame data in the buffer area, 600 frames stored in the buffer areas of 600 first storage areas to 600 storage areas that are read as they are by the frame data reading function On the basis of the first frame data to the 600th frame data, the video data related to the game character is generated and replayed on the monitor. Therefore, the image quality of the replay video is higher than that of the conventional configuration. Reduction can be suppressed. In addition, when there is not enough space for storing the frame data in the buffer area, it is stored in the buffer areas of 900 first storage areas to 900 storage areas read out by the complementary processing by the frame data complementary reading function. Based on the 900 first frame data to 1200th frame data, moving image data relating to the game character is generated and replay-displayed on the monitor. By having a frame data overwrite function that overwrites and stores the frame data that is a specific part of the frame data in the storage area that is a specific part of the storage area, the frame data can be simply stored as in the conventional configuration. Compared with the case of compression, it is possible to further suppress the reduction in the image quality of the replay video. Therefore, with the above configuration, it is possible to display a replay video for a long time while suppressing a reduction in image quality of the replay video as much as possible.

  A game program according to claim 2 is a program for causing the computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to claim 1.

  (8) In the frame data storage function or the frame data overwriting function, when the frame data is read out by the control unit in the frame data reading function or the frame data complementary reading function, the data is read into the storage area that is the end portion of the predetermined storage area. A read stop instruction data write function for writing and storing read stop instruction data, which is an instruction for stopping.

  In the game realized by this program, in the read stop command data write function, in the frame data storage function or the frame data overwrite function, the frame data read function Alternatively, read stop command data, which is a command for stopping reading when reading frame data in the frame data complementary reading function, is written and stored.

  Here, in addition, in the frame data storage function or the frame data overwriting function by the read stop instruction data writing function, the frame data reading function or the frame data complement by the control unit is added to the storage area that is the end portion of the predetermined storage area. Read stop command data, which is a command for stopping reading when reading frame data in the read function, is written and stored. In the read stop instruction data write function, the frame data storage function or the frame data overwrite function uses the frame data read function or the frame data complementary read function by the control unit in the storage area that is the end of the predetermined storage area. Read stop instruction data, which is an instruction for stopping reading, is written and stored. Here, the read stop command data (end code) meaning the end portion of the frame data is, for example, the 600th 600th frame data, 20 seconds (1200 frames) in the case of a replay moving image of 10 seconds (600 frames). In the case of the replay moving image, the frame data reading function or the frame is written by writing read stop command data (end code, for example, numeric data such as 0) at the end of the frame data, which is the 1200th 1200th frame data. Reading can be stopped when reading frame data in the data complement reading function.

  A game program according to a third aspect is the game program according to the first or second aspect, wherein the storage area securing function is divided into predetermined m sections in a predetermined area of the storage unit. This is a function for performing control to ensure that frame data can be stored in the m-th storage area by the control unit. The frame data storage function is frame data that designates the order in which the first frame data to n-th frame data, which are frame data in predetermined first to n-th frames, and the first to n-th frame data are read. Control the first reading order data to the nth reading order data and the first overwriting order data to the nth overwriting order data, which are frame data for designating the order of overwriting the first frame data to the nth frame data. This is a function for performing control to be stored in each of the first storage area to the nth storage area. The storage area securing status determination function is a function for performing control to determine whether or not a predetermined n that is the number of frame data is larger than a predetermined m that is the number of storage areas. In the frame data overwrite function, when control is performed to determine that the predetermined n, which is the number of frame data, is larger than the predetermined m, which is the number of storage areas, by the storage area securing state determination function, the (m + 1) th frame The data, the (m + 1) th reading order data, and the (m + 1) th overwriting order data are overwritten by the control unit on the first storage area included in the first to mth storage areas corresponding to the mth overwriting order data. Stored in the l-th storage area in the (l-1) -th reading order data and the (1-1) overwriting order data stored in the (l-1) -th storage area. This is a function for adding and overwriting the l-th reading order data and the l-th overwriting order data and storing them. The frame data read function stores data by the frame data storage function when control is performed to determine that the predetermined n, which is the number of frame data, is smaller than the predetermined m, which is the number of storage areas, by the storage area securing status determination function. This is a function for controlling the read first frame data to nth frame data as they are by the control unit. The frame data complementary reading function is a function of repeatedly reading the first frame data to the n-th frame data stored by the frame data storage function and the frame data overwriting function in the order corresponding to the (nk) reading order data. Thus, when the area corresponding to the (n−k) read order data is the n th storage area, the control is performed to read the n th frame data as it is, and the area corresponding to the (n−k) read order data. A function of performing control to read out frame data obtained by complementing the (n−k) th frame data and the (n + j) th frame data as the nth frame data by the control unit when is the (n + j) th storage area It is.

  Specifically, for example, when the total amount of the buffer area is 900, m = 900, and the storage area securing function is provided to be divided into 900 partitions in a predetermined area of the storage unit. In the first storage area to the 900th storage area, frame data (position data, angle data) is secured by the control unit so as to be stored. Next, by the frame data storage function, the first frame data to 900th frame data (numerical data of position data and angle data), which are frame data in predetermined first to 900th frames, and first frame data to 1st reading order data to 900th reading order data (hereinafter referred to as a timer, numerical data that is an integer of 1, 2, 3,...) That are frame data for specifying the order of reading 900 frame data, 1st overwriting order data to 900th overwriting order data (hereinafter referred to as steps, integers of 1, 2, 3,. Numerical data including end code = 0) is stored in each of the first storage area to the 900th storage area. Here, the read order data is a timer for determining from which buffer area the frame data is read out in the frame data complementary reading function, and is numerical data consisting of integer values. The read order data is a concept that includes numerical data of read stop instruction data (end code = 0) that is an instruction for stopping reading when reading frame data in the frame data complementary reading function. The overwriting order data is a step for deciding which buffer area the frame data should be overwritten and stored in the frame data overwriting function, and is numerical data consisting of integer values. Next, the storage area securing status determination function determines whether or not the predetermined n that is the number of frame data is larger than the predetermined m that is the number of storage areas. Specifically, when the total amount of frame data is 600, that is, in the case of a replay moving image of 10 seconds (600 frames = 600 frame data from the first frame data to 600th frame data), that is, m When n = 900 and n = 600, it is determined by the storage area securing status determination function that n <m, and it is determined that there is room in the space for storing frame data in the buffer area. Further, when the total amount of frame data is 1200, that is, in the case of a replay video of 20 seconds (1200 frames = 1200 frame data from the first frame data to 1200 frame data), that is, m = 900, When n = 1200, it is determined by the storage area securing status determination function that n> m, and it is determined that there is no room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. Next, when the frame data overwrite function controls to determine that the predetermined n, which is the number of frame data, is greater than the predetermined m, which is the number of storage areas, by the storage area securing status determination function (n> m, when proceeding to the second overwriting process), the (m + 1) th frame data, the (m + 1) th reading order data (timer), and the (m + 1) th overwriting order data (step) become the mth overwriting order data. It is overwritten and stored in the l-th storage area (the l-th area from the top in the second order) included in the first to m-th storage areas corresponding to (the previous step), and the (l-1 ) The (l-1) th reading order data (the previous timer) stored in the storage area (the (l-1) th area from the top of the second order immediately before the lth storage area) and The (l-1) th overwriting order data (the previous step) The l read order data and the l overwritten order data stored in the storage area is to overwrite stored (summing process and the previous timer and the previous step) summing process. Here, the l-th storage area is a start position of a storage area that is a specific part of the buffer areas of the 900 first storage areas to the 900th storage area. For example, if the start position is the fourth position, Since l = 4, the (l−1) th storage area and the lth storage area become a third storage area and a fourth storage area, respectively. The (m + 1) th frame data is the second or later frame data. When m = 900, the (m + 1) th frame data becomes the 901th frame data, and this frame data is the lth frame data. It is overwritten and stored in the storage area (= fourth storage area). Furthermore, the (l-1) th reading order data (previous timer) and the (l-1) th overwriting order data (previous step) are stored in the lth storage area in the lth reading order. The data and the l-th overwrite order data are summed and overwritten and stored. Specifically, the (l-1) th reading order data (third reading order data = one previous timer), the (l-1) th overwriting order data (third overwriting order data = one previous time). Step), l-th reading order data (fourth reading order data) and l-th overwriting order data (fourth overwriting order data) are set to 1, and (l-1) -th reading order data (third reading). (Order data = previous timer) and (l-1) overwriting order data (third overwriting order data = previous step) are respectively (l-1) reading order data (third reading). (Order data = previous timer) + l-th reading order data (fourth reading order data) = 1 + 1 = 2, (1-1) overwriting order data (third overwriting order data = 1 step before) ) + Lth overwriting order data (fourth overwriting order data) = 1 + 1 = 2 is overwritten. Next, when the frame data read function performs control to determine that the predetermined n, which is the number of frame data, is smaller than the predetermined m, which is the number of storage areas, by the storage area securing status determination function (n <m 1) (when it ends in the first order), that is, when it is determined that there is enough space for storing the frame data in the buffer area, 600 frame data of 10 seconds (600 frames = first frame data to 600th frame data) In the case of the replay video of (1), the first frame data to the 600th frame data stored by the frame data storage function are read as they are by the control unit. When the frame data complementary reading function performs control to determine that the predetermined n, which is the number of frame data, is larger than the predetermined m, which is the number of storage areas, by the storage area securing status determination function (n> m (When the second and subsequent overwrites have been performed), that is, when it is determined that there is not enough space to store the frame data in the buffer area, 20 seconds (1200 frames = first frame data to 1200 frame data) In the case of a replay video of (1200 frame data), the first frame data to the nth frame data stored by the frame data storage function and the frame data overwriting function are the (n−k) read order data (k previous data). Are repeatedly read in the order of the areas corresponding to the timers, k = 1, 2,. The frame data complementary read function controls the nth frame data when the area corresponding to the (n−k) read order data (kth timer) is the nth storage area (kth timer is n). The area corresponding to the (n−k) read order data (kth timer) is the (n + j) th storage area (jth timer, j = 1, 2,... )), The frame data obtained by complementing the (n−k) th frame data and the (n + j) th frame data is read out as the nth frame data. Here, the (n−k) th read order data is the kth read order data before the nth read order data, and the (n + j) th read order data is j times after the nth read order data. For example, if k = 1 and j = 1, the area corresponding to the (n-1) th read order data (one previous timer) is the nth storage area (one previous timer). N), the nth frame data is controlled to be read as it is, and the area corresponding to the (n−1) th read order data (the previous timer) is the (n + 1) th storage area (the next timer). ), Frame data obtained by complementing the (n−1) th frame data and the (n + 1) th frame data is read out as the nth frame data. Here, in the frame data overwriting function, overwriting order data is provided, which is a step for deciding which buffer area the frame data should be overwritten and stored, and in the frame data complementary reading function, the frame data is read out at which position. By providing read order data that is a timer for deciding whether to read from the buffer area, it is possible to create a frame in the buffer area that is non-uniform (variable) compared to when all the buffer areas are overwritten or read sequentially. Since data is written, it is possible to suppress a partial deterioration in image quality.

  The game program according to claim 4 is the game program according to claim 3, wherein the frame data complementary reading function is such that the (nk) reading order data is h [h = 1, 2,. (N−k) The read order data increased with reference to the read order data is i [i = 1, 2,...], And the area corresponding to the (n−i) th read order data is the (n + j) th. When the storage area is [j = hi, n + j = n + hi], the (n-i) th frame data is multiplied by (1-d) [d = (i / h), 1-d = 1. -(I / h)] and the data obtained by multiplying the (n + j) th frame data by d [d = (i / h)] and obtaining the sum. This is a function for performing control to read out the frame data as the nth frame data by the control unit. Specifically, when h = 2, i = 1, and j = hi = 2-1 = 1, d = (1/2), 1-d = 1- (1/2) = (1 Therefore, the nth frame data is calculated as [(n-1) th frame data * (1/2)] + [(n + 1) th frame data * (1/2)]. Further, when h = 5, i = 2, and j = hi = 5-2 = 3, d = (2/5), 1-d = 1- (2/5) = (3/5) Therefore, the nth frame data is calculated as [(n−1) th frame data * (3/5)] + [(n + 1) th frame data * (2/5)]. Here, complementation processing by linear interpolation that approximates between points each having a weight (ratio) with a straight line is performed, so that the complementation accuracy becomes higher than when the points are simply approximated. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress deterioration in image quality.

  The game program according to claim 5 is the game program according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the nth frame data is nth position data that is position data of a game character in a predetermined nth frame, and a game in a predetermined nth frame. This is n-th angle data that is character angle data. Here, since the frame data is game character position data and game character angle data, a replay video in which the game character operates can be generated by determining the position and angle of the game character in each frame.

  The game program according to claim 6 is the game program according to claim 5, wherein the nth frame data includes actual coordinate data of nth position data in a predetermined nth frame and actual nth angle data in a predetermined nth frame. Angle data. Here, by using the actual coordinate data of the position data and the actual angle data of the angle data, which are absolute values, as the frame data, the processing can be performed as it is without converting the data. Can be saved.

  The game program according to claim 7 is the game program according to claim 5, wherein the nth frame data is difference coordinate data with respect to a specific reference position data of the nth position data in the predetermined nth frame, and in the predetermined nth frame. It is difference angle data with respect to specific reference angle data of n-th angle data. Here, as the frame data, by using the difference coordinate data with respect to the reference position data of the position data and the difference angle data with respect to the reference angle data of the angle data, which becomes a difference value, the data amount of the difference data becomes the data amount of the actual data. Compared to this, it is possible to save the entire data amount.

  A game device according to an eighth aspect is a game device capable of executing a game in which a motion of a game character is stored in a storage unit by the control unit and a game character motion screen is replay-displayed on the monitor by the control unit. The game apparatus includes a storage area securing means, a frame data storage means, a storage area securing status judging means, a frame data overwriting means, a frame data reading means, a frame data complementary reading means, and a moving image replay display means. It has. In the storage area securing means, control is performed to ensure that the frame data relating to the game character in the predetermined frame can be stored in the predetermined storage area of the storage unit by the control unit. In the frame data storage means, control is performed to store the frame data in a predetermined storage area by the control unit at predetermined intervals. In the storage area securing status judging means, the control section judges whether or not an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area in which the frame data storing means is controlled to store the frame data. Control is performed. In the frame data overwriting means, when the storage area securing status judging means judges that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data storing means controls to store the frame data. Control is performed to overwrite and store the frame data that is a specific part of the frame data in the storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area that has been performed. In the frame data reading means, when the storage area securing status judging means judges that an area capable of further storing the frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data stored by the frame data storing means is controlled by the control unit. The reading is controlled by. In the frame data complementary reading means, when the storage area securing status judging means judges that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data storing means and the frame data overwriting means store it. Control for reading out the frame data obtained by complementing the frame data as frame data by the control unit is performed. In the moving image replay display means, control is performed so that moving image data relating to the game character is generated and replayed on the monitor by the control unit based on the frame data read by the frame data reading means or the frame data complementary reading means.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game control method in which a game is controlled by a computer in which a game character's motion is stored in the storage unit by the control unit and a game character's motion screen is replayed on the monitor by the control unit. The game control method includes a storage area securing step, a frame data storing step, a storage area securing status determining step, a frame data overwriting step, a frame data reading step, a frame data complementary reading step, and a moving image replay display step. And. In the storage area securing step, control is performed to ensure that the frame data relating to the game character in the predetermined frame can be stored in the predetermined storage area of the storage unit by the control unit. In the frame data storage step, control is performed to store the frame data in a predetermined storage area by the control unit at predetermined intervals. In the storage area securing status determining step, the control unit determines whether or not an area capable of storing further frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area that has been controlled to store the frame data in the frame data storing step. Control is performed. In the frame data overwriting step, when it is determined by the storage area securing status judging step that there is no area capable of storing further frame data in the predetermined storage area, the frame data storing step is controlled to store the frame data. The control unit performs control to overwrite and store the frame data that is a specific part of the frame data in the storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area that has been performed. In the frame data reading step, when it is determined in the storage area securing status determining step that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data stored in the frame data storing step is controlled by the control unit. The reading is controlled by. In the frame data complementary reading step, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determining step that there is no area capable of storing further frame data in the predetermined storage area, the frame data storing step and the frame data overwriting step store Control for reading out the frame data obtained by complementing the frame data as frame data by the control unit is performed. In the moving image replay display step, based on the frame data read in the frame data reading step or the frame data complementary reading step, control is performed so that moving image data relating to the game character is generated and replayed on the monitor.

  According to the present invention, in a game program for displaying a replay video, when it is determined that there is enough space for storing frame data in the buffer area, the frame data is stored in the buffer area read as it is by the frame data reading function. Based on the frame data, video data related to the game character is generated and replayed on the monitor. When there is not enough space to store the frame data in the buffer area, the frame data is supplemented and read out by the frame data complementary reading function. Based on the frame data stored in the buffer area, moving image data relating to the game character is generated and replayed on the monitor, so that the frame is stored in the storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area. Frame data that is a specific part of the data By having a frame data overwriting function to overwrite the stored while suppressing the reduction in the image quality of the replay video as much as possible, it is possible to display a long replay video.

[Configuration and operation of game device]
FIG. 1 shows a basic configuration of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, a home video game device will be described as an example of the video game device. The home video game apparatus includes a home game machine body and a home television. The home game machine body can be loaded with a recording medium 10, and game data is read from the recording medium 10 as appropriate to execute the game. The contents of the game executed in this way are displayed on the home television.

  The game system of the home video game apparatus includes a control unit 1, a storage unit 2, an image display unit 3, an audio output unit 4, and an operation input unit 5, which are connected via a bus 6. Is done. The bus 6 includes an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and the like. Here, the control unit 1, the storage unit 2, the audio output unit 4, and the operation input unit 5 are included in the home game machine body of the home video game apparatus, and the image display unit 3 is included in the home television. It is.

  The control unit 1 is provided mainly for controlling the progress of the entire game based on the game program. The control unit 1 includes, for example, a CPU 7 (Central Processing Unit), a signal processor 8 and an image processor 9. The CPU 7, the signal processor 8, and the image processor 9 are connected to each other via the bus 6. The CPU 7 interprets instructions from the game program and performs various data processing and control. For example, the CPU 7 instructs the signal processor 8 to supply image data to the image processor. The signal processor 8 mainly performs calculation in the three-dimensional space, position conversion calculation from the three-dimensional space to the pseudo three-dimensional space, light source calculation processing, and image and audio data generation processing. ing. The image processor 9 mainly performs a process of writing image data to be drawn into the RAM 12 based on the calculation result and the processing result of the signal processor 8.

  The storage unit 2 is provided mainly for storing program data and various data used in the program data. The storage unit 2 includes, for example, a recording medium 10, an interface circuit 11, and a RAM 12 (Random Access Memory). An interface circuit 11 is connected to the recording medium 10. The interface circuit 11 and the RAM 12 are connected via the bus 6. The recording medium 10 is used to record operation system program data, image data, audio data, game data including various program data, and the like. The recording medium 10 is, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) cassette, an optical disk, a flexible disk, and the like, and stores operating system program data, game data, and the like. The recording medium 10 also includes a card type memory, and this card type memory is mainly used for storing various game parameters at the time of interruption when the game is interrupted. The RAM 12 is used for temporarily storing various data read from the recording medium 10 and temporarily recording the processing results from the control unit 1. The RAM 12 stores various data and address data indicating the storage position of the various data, and can read and write by designating an arbitrary address.

  The image display unit 3 is provided mainly for outputting image data written in the RAM 12 by the image processor 9 or image data read from the recording medium 10 as an image. The image display unit 3 includes, for example, a television monitor 20, an interface circuit 21, and a D / A converter 22 (Digital-To-Analog converter). A D / A converter 22 is connected to the television monitor 20, and an interface circuit 21 is connected to the D / A converter 22. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 21. Here, the image data is supplied to the D / A converter 22 via the interface circuit 21, where it is converted into an analog image signal. The analog image signal is output as an image to the television monitor 20.

  Here, the image data includes, for example, polygon data and texture data. Polygon data is the coordinate data of vertices constituting a polygon. The texture data is for setting a texture on the polygon, and is composed of texture instruction data and texture color data. The texture instruction data is data for associating polygons and textures, and the texture color data is data for designating the texture color. Here, the polygon data and the texture data are associated with the polygon address data indicating the storage position of each data and the texture address data. In such image data, the signal processor 8 coordinates the polygon data (3D polygon data) in the 3D space indicated by the polygon address data based on the movement amount data and the rotation amount data of the screen itself (viewpoint). Conversion and perspective projection conversion are performed, and the data is replaced with polygon data (two-dimensional polygon data) in a two-dimensional space. Then, a polygon outline is constituted by a plurality of two-dimensional polygon data, and texture data indicated by the texture address data is written in an internal area of the polygon. In this way, an object in which a texture is pasted on each polygon, that is, various characters can be expressed.

  The audio output unit 4 is provided mainly for outputting audio data read from the recording medium 10 as audio. The audio output unit 4 includes, for example, a speaker 13, an amplifier circuit 14, a D / A converter 15, and an interface circuit 16. An amplifier circuit 14 is connected to the speaker 13, a D / A converter 15 is connected to the amplifier circuit 14, and an interface circuit 16 is connected to the D / A converter 15. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 16. Here, the audio data is supplied to the D / A converter 15 via the interface circuit 16, where it is converted into an analog audio signal. The analog audio signal is amplified by the amplifier circuit 14 and output from the speaker 13 as audio. Examples of the voice data include ADPCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) data and PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) data. In the case of ADPCM data, sound can be output from the speaker 13 by the same processing method as described above. In the case of PCM data, by converting the PCM data into ADPCM data in the RAM 12, the sound can be output from the speaker 13 by the same processing method as described above.

  The operation input unit 5 mainly includes a controller 17, an operation information interface circuit 18, and an interface circuit 19. An operation information interface circuit 18 is connected to the controller 17, and an interface circuit 19 is connected to the operation information interface circuit 18. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 19.

  The controller 17 is an operation device used by the player to input various operation commands, and sends an operation signal according to the operation of the player to the CPU 7. The controller 17 includes a first button 17a, a second button 17b, a third button 17c, a fourth button 17d, an up key 17U, a down key 17D, a left key 17L, a right key 17R, and an L1 button 17L1, L2. A button 17L2, an R1 button 17R1, an R2 button 17R2, a start button 17e, a select button 17f, a left stick 17SL and a right stick 17SR are provided.

  The up direction key 17U, the down direction key 17D, the left direction key 17L, and the right direction key 17R are used, for example, to give the CPU 7 a command for moving a character or cursor up, down, left, or right on the screen of the television monitor 20. .

  The start button 17e is used when instructing the CPU 7 to load a game program from the recording medium 10.

  The select button 17f is used to instruct the CPU 7 to make various selections for the game program loaded from the recording medium 10.

  The left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR are stick type controllers having substantially the same configuration as a so-called joystick. This stick type controller has an upright stick. The stick is configured to be tiltable from an upright position to a 360 ° direction including front, rear, left and right with a fulcrum as a center. The left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR pass through the operation information interface circuit 18 and the interface circuit 19 with the values of the x-coordinate and the y-coordinate having the upright position as the origin as operation signals according to the tilt direction and tilt angle of the stick. To the CPU 7.

  The first button 17a, the second button 17b, the third button 17c, the fourth button 17d, the L1 button 17L1, the L2 button 17L2, the R1 button 17R1, and the R2 button 17R2 correspond to the game program loaded from the recording medium 10. Various functions are allocated.

  The buttons and keys of the controller 17 except for the left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR are turned on when pressed from the neutral position by an external pressing force, and return to the neutral position when the pressing force is released. It is an on / off switch that turns off.

  The general operation of the home video game apparatus having the above configuration will be described below. When a power switch (not shown) is turned on and the game system 1 is turned on, the CPU 7 receives image data, audio data, and program data from the recording medium 10 based on the operating system stored in the recording medium 10. read out. Some or all of the read image data, audio data, and program data are stored in the RAM 12. Then, the CPU 7 issues a command to the image data and sound data stored in the RAM 12 based on the program data stored in the RAM 12.

  In the case of image data, first, the signal processor 8 performs character position calculation, light source calculation, and the like in a three-dimensional space based on a command from the CPU 7. Next, the image processor 9 performs a process of writing image data to be drawn into the RAM 12 based on the calculation result of the signal processor 8. Then, the image data written in the RAM 12 is supplied to the D / A converter 22 via the interface circuit 21. Here, the image data is converted into an analog video signal by the D / A converter 22. The image data is supplied to the television monitor 20 and displayed as an image.

  In the case of audio data, first, the signal processor 8 generates and processes audio data based on a command from the CPU 7. Here, for example, processing such as pitch conversion, noise addition, envelope setting, level setting, and reverb addition is performed on the audio data. Next, the audio data is output from the signal processor 8 and supplied to the D / A converter 15 via the interface circuit 16. Here, the audio data is converted into an analog audio signal. The audio data is output as audio from the speaker 13 via the amplifier circuit 14.

[Outline of various processes in game devices]
The game executed in this game machine is, for example, a baseball game. This game machine can realize a game in which a character displayed on the television monitor 20 is operated by operating the controller 17. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram for explaining functions that play a major role in the present invention. The control unit 1 includes a character display means 50, a character action means 51, a storage area securing means 52, a frame data storage means 53, a storage area securing status judging means 54, a frame data overwriting means 55, and frame data. Mainly provided with a storage stop means 56, a frame data overwrite stop means 57, a frame data read means 58, a read stop command data write means 59, a frame data complementary read means 60, and a moving image replay display means 61. ing.

  The character display means 50 has a function of displaying the batter character 70 on the television monitor 20. In the character display means 50, a batter character 70 shown in FIG. 15, a pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. 14, a bench player character 72 shown in FIG. 16, and a ball object 73 shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 are displayed on the television monitor 20. .

  In this means, batter image data corresponding to the batter character 70, pitcher image data corresponding to the pitcher character 71, bench player image data corresponding to the bench player character 72, and ball object image data corresponding to the ball object 73 are included. When the game program is loaded, the data is supplied from the storage unit 2, for example, the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12. At this time, batter image data, pitcher image data, bench player image data, and ball object image data are recognized by the control unit 1, for example, the CPU 7. Also, batter image data, pitcher image data, bench player image data, ball object coordinate data for displaying the ball object image data on the television monitor 20, pitcher coordinate data, bench player coordinate data, ball object The coordinate data is supplied from the storage unit 2, for example, the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12. At this time, batter image data, pitcher image data, bench player image data, and ball object image data are recognized by the control unit 1, for example, the CPU 7. Then, the batter image data, pitcher image data, bench player image data, and ball object image data stored in the RAM 12 are supplied to the television monitor 20 via the image processor 9 based on an instruction from the CPU 7. Is done. The batter image data, the pitcher image data, the bench player image data, and the ball object image data are based on the batter coordinate data, the pitcher coordinate data, the bench player coordinate data, and the ball object coordinate data. It is displayed at a predetermined position on the monitor 20. Note that the CPU 7 gives an instruction to display the batter image data, the pitcher image data, the bench player image data, and the ball object image data at predetermined positions on the television monitor 20.

  The character action means 51 has a function of moving the batter character 70. In the character operation means 51, the batter character 70 is operated.

  In this means, when a signal from the controller 17 for operating the batter character 70 is recognized by the control unit 1, for example, the CPU 7, the batter image data corresponding to the batter character 70, the pitcher character, based on the instruction from the CPU 7. 71. The pitcher image data corresponding to 71, the bench player image data corresponding to the bench player character 72, and the ball object image data corresponding to the ball object 73 are processed by the control unit 1, for example, the signal processor 8 and the image processor 9. Is done. The processed image data is supplied from the RAM 12 to the television monitor 20, and the swing motion of the batter character 70, the pitching motion of the pitcher character 71, the delight motion of the bench player character 72, and the movement motion of the ball object 73 are animated. Displayed on the television monitor 20.

  The storage area securing means 52 has a function of performing control to ensure that the CPU 7 can store the frame data related to the game character in a predetermined frame in a predetermined storage area (buffer area) of the RAM 12. The storage area securing means 52 performs control to ensure that the CPU 7 can store the frame data related to the game character in a predetermined frame in a predetermined storage area (buffer area) of the RAM 12. Here, the frame data related to the game character is a replay video (between a pitcher character hitting a home run from a pitcher character in the previous inning, between innings in which the attacking team and the defensive team change offense and defense, Position data of a batter character 70, a pitcher character 71, a bench player character 72, and a ball object 73 necessary to generate a replay video of a highlight scene at the previous inning such that the character took a strikeout from the batter character, Replay data composed of angle data, as shown in the tables shown in FIGS. 3 to 10, overwrite order data (step), read order data (including timer and read stop command data), frame data (position Data, angle data, specifically data 1 ( ), Data 2 (Y),..., Data 1 (X), data 2 (Y) and subsequent data are omitted in the lists shown in FIGS. Numerical data). The frame data (position data and angle data) shown in FIGS. 3 to 7 are the actual coordinate data of the position data and the actual angle data of the angle data, and the frame data (position data and angle data) shown in FIGS. Are difference coordinate data of position data and difference angle data of angle data. Here, the difference coordinate data of the position data and the difference angle data of the angle data are the difference coordinate data with respect to the reference position data of the position data and the difference angle data with respect to the reference angle data of the angle data, for example, FIGS. When the reference position data of data 1 (X) and data 2 (Y) shown in (65) is (65, 235), the difference coordinate data of the position data of (1, -1) is (65 + 1, 235-1). = Equivalent to the actual coordinate data of the position data of (66, 234) The list shown in FIGS. 8, 9, and 10 and the list shown in FIGS. 3, 6, and 7 are respectively the first order storage process, the second order overwrite process, and the third order. Although the overwriting process is shown, the difference coordinate data of the position data of the position data of the list shown in FIGS. 8, 9, and 10, the difference angle data of the angle data, and the lists shown in FIGS. The actual coordinate data of the table position data and the actual angle data of the angle data do not completely match. Further, one frame data per frame (not one frame data, but position data, angle data of batter character 70, pitcher character 71, bench player character 72, ball object 73 corresponding to one frame) It has a plurality of frame data of a predetermined number of frame data composed of data and the like (assuming that the data is equivalent to one line of the list shown in FIGS. 3 to 10). Further, the predetermined storage area of the RAM 12 is a buffer area for storing frame data for generating a replay video, and a plurality of areas (in the case of 900, the first number can be stored in one frame data). 1 to 900 storage areas, and in the tables shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 10, the description is omitted from 17 of the first storage area to the 17th storage area. The buffer area is divided into a first storage area to a 900th storage area. In addition, ensuring that frame data can be stored means that all data in the storage area is cleared (initialized and formatted), and all the frame data in a plurality of areas in the buffer area are reset, so that the frame data is 1 It is to make it the initial state which is not memorized. Here, the storage area securing means 52 secures the frame data related to the game character in a predetermined frame in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 12 so that it can be stored.

  The frame data storage means 53 has a function of performing control to store frame data in a predetermined storage area by the CPU 7 at predetermined intervals. In the frame data storage unit 53, the frame data storage unit 53 performs control to store the frame data in a predetermined storage area by the CPU 7 at predetermined intervals. Here, storing at predetermined intervals means that frame data is stored in one buffer area for each frame, with the total amount of the buffer area being maximized, in order from the top to the first storage area to the 900th storage area without any gaps. (The first writing is performed), and when the image display processing is performed at 60 frames per second (60 fps, 60 frame per second), the total amount of the buffer area is 900, and every frame When one interrupt is made every (= 1/60 seconds), for example, in the case of a replay movie of 10 seconds (600 frames) (a replay movie in which the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. Among the buffer areas, 600 frame data are stored in the buffer areas from the first storage area to the 600th storage area for each frame Remembered. Further, in the case of a replay video of 15 seconds (900 frames) (a replay video in which the batter character 70 shown in FIG. 15 hits a home run from the pitcher character 71), the first storage area to the 900th storage area among the 900 buffer areas. 900 frame data is stored for each frame in the buffer area. Further, in the case of 20 seconds (1200 frames) of replay videos (bench scene replay videos in which the bench player character 72 is delighted when the batter character 70 shown in FIG. 900 frame data out of 1200 frame data are stored in the buffer areas of the first storage area to the 900th storage area for each frame as the first write. In the frame data storage means 53, the frame data is stored in a predetermined storage area at predetermined intervals. Further, in the frame data storage means 53, first frame data to 900th frame data (numerical data of position data and angle data), which are frame data in predetermined first to 900th frames, and first frame data to first frame data. 1st reading order data to 900th reading order data (hereinafter referred to as a timer, numerical data that is an integer of 1, 2, 3,...) That are frame data for specifying the order of reading 900 frame data, 1st overwriting order data to 900th overwriting order data (hereinafter referred to as steps, integers of 1, 2, 3,. Numerical data including end code = 0) is stored in each of the first storage area to the 900th storage area. Here, the read order data is a timer for determining in which position the buffer data is read from the frame data complementary reading means 60, and is numerical data consisting of integer values. The read order data is a concept that includes numerical data of read stop instruction data (end code = 0) that is an instruction for stopping reading when the frame data complementary reading means 60 reads frame data. The overwriting order data is a step for determining in which position the buffer area is overwritten and stored in the frame data overwriting means 55, and is numerical data consisting of integer values. Here, the first frame data (overwrite order data (step), read order data (timer), frame data (position data actual coordinate data, angle data The actual angle data)) is stored in the buffer area of each storage area of the RAM 12.

  The storage area securing status judging means 54 judges by the CPU 7 whether or not an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area in which the frame data storing means 53 is controlled to store the frame data. It has a function to perform control. In the storage area securing status judging means 54, the CPU 7 judges whether or not an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area in which the frame data storing means 53 is controlled to store the frame data. Control is performed. The storage area securing status judging means 54 compares the total amount of frame data with the stored frame data, so that there is a sufficient space for storing the frame data in the buffer area or the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. Processing is performed to determine whether there is any. Specifically, when the total amount of the buffer area is 900, for example, in the case of a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames) (a replay video in which the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. 14 takes a strikeout from the batter character 70), Of the 900 buffer areas, 600 frame data are stored in the buffer areas of the first storage area to the 600th storage area, so 300 frame data are stored in the buffer areas of the 601st storage area to the 900th storage area. Therefore, it is determined that there is room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. Further, for example, in the case of a replay video of 15 seconds (900 frames) (a replay video in which the batter character 70 shown in FIG. 15 hits a home run from the pitcher character 71), the first storage area to the 900th memory among the 900 buffer areas. Since 900 frame data are stored in the buffer area of the area, the total amount of frame data (900) matches the total amount of buffer area (900), so that the space for storing frame data in the buffer area It is judged that there is no room. For example, in the case of a replay video of 20 seconds (1200 frames) (a replay video of a bench scene in which the bench player character 72 is delighted when the batter character 70 shown in FIG. Since 900 frame data are stored in the buffer areas from the first storage area to the 900th storage area among the buffer areas, the total amount of frame data (1200) exceeds the total amount of buffer area (900) Therefore, it is determined that there is no room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. In the storage area securing status determination means 54, as a specific process by the CPU 7, it is determined whether or not a predetermined n which is the number of frame data is larger than a predetermined m which is the number of storage areas. When the total amount of frame data is 600, that is, in the case of a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames = 600 frame data from the first frame data to 600th frame data), that is, m = 900, n = When it is 600, it is determined by the storage area securing status determination means 54 that n <m, and it is determined that there is room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. When the total amount of frame data is 900, that is, in the case of a replay video of 15 seconds (900 frames = 900 frame data from the first frame data to 900th frame data), that is, m = 900, When n = 900, it is determined by the storage area securing status determination means 54 that n = m, and it is determined that there is no room for storing frame data in the buffer area. Further, when the total amount of frame data is 1200, that is, in the case of a replay video of 20 seconds (1200 frames = 1200 frame data from the first frame data to 1200 frame data), that is, m = 900, When n = 1200, it is determined by the storage area securing status determination means 54 that n> m, and it is determined that there is no room for storing frame data in the buffer area. The storage area securing status determination means 54 determines whether there is enough space for storing frame data in the buffer area or whether there is no space for storing frame data in the buffer area. Here, various data including the determination result determined by the storage area securing status determination unit 54 is stored in the RAM 12.

  The frame data overwriting means 55 stores the frame data by the frame data storage means 53 when it is judged by the storage area securing status judgment means 54 that there is no area where further frame data can be stored in the predetermined storage area. The CPU 7 has a function of performing control to overwrite and store the frame data that is a specific part of the frame data in the storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area that is controlled. In the frame data overwriting means 55, the frame data storage means 53 stores the frame data when the storage area securing status judging means 54 judges that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area. The CPU 7 performs control to overwrite and store the frame data which is a specific part of the frame data in the storage area which is a specific part of the predetermined storage area where the control is performed. Here, when it is determined by the storage area securing status judging means 54 that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, that is, there is no room for storing the frame data in the buffer area. Specifically, for example, the total amount of the buffer area is 900, and for 20 seconds (1200 frames = 1200 frame data from the first frame data to the 1200th frame data). In the case of a replay movie (a replay movie of a bench scene in which the bench player character 72 is delighted when the batter character 70 hits a reverse home run from the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. 900 pieces of first frame data to 900th frame data in the buffer area of the area Frame data is stored (written Figure 3 is 1 forward th), the total amount of frame data (1200) is when it exceeds the total amount of buffer space (900). Here, the remaining 300 frame data from the 901st frame data to the 1200th frame data are overwritten and stored in a storage area which is a specific part of the buffer areas of 900 first storage areas to 900th storage areas. The Here, the overwriting storage in the frame data overwriting means 55 means writing in the second order and thereafter (FIGS. 4 to 6 are the second order writing, and FIG. 7 is the third order writing). This is different from the fact that storage in the frame data storage means 53 means writing in the first order. In addition, the storage area which is a specific part of the 900 first storage areas to the 900th storage area is, for example, 225 out of the 900 first storage areas to the 900th storage area. Specific intervals (every 4th start position as the fourth storage area, l = 4, l = 4, as in the fourth storage area, the eighth storage area to the 900th storage area). The second overwriting order data (step) shown in FIG. 4 indicates that the start position is determined to be the fourth), and each area is separated from the buffer area, and 225 fourth memories are stored. 225 901st frame data to 1125th frame data are overwritten and stored for each frame as the second write in the buffer area of the area, the eighth storage area to the 900th storage area (see FIGS. 4 to 6). ). Here, the remaining 75 (= 300 to 225) first 126th frame data to 1200th frame data are further stored in the buffer areas of 225 second storage areas, sixth storage areas to 898 storage areas. A specific interval (for example, every 4th start position as the second start position, l = 2, and so on, such as 75 second storage areas and buffer areas of the sixth storage area to the 298th storage area) = 2 indicates that the start position is determined to be the second because the 899 overwriting order data (step) shown in FIG. 6 is 3), the buffer areas are separated from each other by the third order. Is overwritten and stored for each frame (see FIG. 7). In the frame data overwriting means 55, as a more specific overwriting process, the storage area securing status judging means 54 determines that the predetermined n that is the number of frame data is larger than the predetermined m that is the number of storage areas. (N> m, when proceeding to the second overwriting process), (m + 1) th frame data, (m + 1) th reading order data (timer) and (m + 1) th overwriting order data (step) Is overwritten and stored in the l-th storage area (the l-th area from the top in the second order) included in the first to m-th storage areas corresponding to the m-th overwrite order data (the previous step). (L-1) read order data stored in the (l-1) th storage area (the (l-1) th area from the top of the second order immediately before the lth storage area). (Previous timer) and (l-1) overwrite order data In the (previous step), the l-th reading order data and the l-th overwriting order data stored in the l-th storage area are summed (summing the previous timer and the previous step) ) Is overwritten and stored. Here, the l-th storage area is a start position of a storage area that is a specific part of the buffer areas of the 900 first storage areas to the 900th storage area. For example, if the start position is the fourth position, Since l = 4, the (l−1) th storage area and the lth storage area become a third storage area and a fourth storage area, respectively. The (m + 1) th frame data is the second or later frame data. When m = 900, the (m + 1) th frame data becomes the 901th frame data, and this frame data is the lth frame data. It is overwritten and stored in the storage area (= fourth storage area). Furthermore, the (l-1) th reading order data (previous timer) and the (l-1) th overwriting order data (previous step) are stored in the lth storage area in the lth reading order. The data and the l-th overwrite order data are summed and overwritten and stored. Specifically, the (l-1) th reading order data (third reading order data = one previous timer), the (1-1) overwriting order data (third overwriting order data = one previous time) Step), since the values of the l-th reading order data (fourth reading order data) and the l-th overwriting order data (fourth overwriting order data) are 1 (see FIG. 4), the (l-1) -th reading is performed. The order data (third reading order data = one previous timer) and the (l−1) th overwriting order data (third overwriting order data = one step before) are respectively read out from the (1-1) th reading. Order data (third reading order data = one previous timer) + lth reading order data (fourth reading order data) = 1 + 1 = 2, (1-1) overwriting order data (third overwriting order data) = 1 previous step) + lth overwrite order data (4th overwrite order data) = 1 + 1 = 2 is overwritten and stored (FIG. Reference). Further, by repeating these processes every fourth, 225 fourth frame data, 225th frame data to eighth buffer area to 900th memory area have 225 second frame data of 901 to 1125th frame data. As the first writing, it is overwritten and stored every frame (see FIG. 6). Further, by repeating these processes every four from the second storage area, 75 second storages of the 225 second storage areas and the buffer areas of the sixth storage area to the 898 storage area are stored. Like the buffer areas of the area, the sixth storage area to the 298th storage area, each area is overwritten and stored as a third write in the buffer area where each area is separated at a specific interval ( (See FIG. 7). The frame data overwriting means 55 stores the frame data in the frame data storage means 53 when the storage area securing status judgment means 54 determines that an area capable of further storing the frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area. The frame data that is a specific part of the frame data is overwritten and stored in the storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area, and is stored in the buffer area of each storage area of the RAM 12.

  The frame data storage stop means 56 has a function of controlling the frame data storage means 53 to stop storing frame data in a predetermined storage area by the CPU 7 at predetermined intervals. In the frame data storage stop means 56, the frame data storage means 53 performs control to stop storing the frame data in a predetermined storage area by the CPU 7 at predetermined intervals.

  The frame data overwriting stop means 57 has a function of controlling the frame data overwriting means 55 to stop storing frame data in a predetermined storage area by the CPU 7 at predetermined intervals. In the frame data overwriting stop means 57, the frame data overwriting means 55 performs control for stopping the frame data from being stored in a predetermined storage area by the CPU 7 at predetermined intervals.

  The frame data reading means 58 stores the frame data stored by the frame data storage means 53 when the storage area securing status judging means 54 judges that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area. The CPU 7 has a function of performing control to read out the data. The frame data reading means 58 stores the frame data stored by the frame data storage means 53 when the storage area securing status judging means 54 judges that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area. Is controlled by the CPU 7. Here, when it is determined by the storage area securing status judging means 54 that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area, that is, there is room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. Specifically, the total amount of the buffer area is 900, and the replay video is 10 seconds (600 frames = 600 frame data from the first frame data to the 600th frame data). In the case of (a replay movie in which the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. 14 takes a strike from the batter character 70), 600 of the first frame data to 600 frame data in the buffer areas of 600 first storage areas to 600 storage areas. Frame data is stored, and the total amount of frame data (600) is the total amount of buffer area (9 0) it is when the following. In the frame data reading means 58, 600 first frame data to 600th frame data stored in the buffer areas of 600 first storage areas to 600th storage areas are read as they are without conversion. In the frame data reading means 58, as a more specific process of the CPU 7, the storage area securing status judging means 54 determines that the predetermined n that is the number of frame data is smaller than the predetermined m that is the number of storage areas. When it is performed (n <m, when it ends in the first order), that is, when it is determined that there is enough space for storing frame data in the buffer area, 10 seconds (600 frames = first frame data to 600th frame) In the case of a replay video of 600 frame data), the first to 600th frame data stored by the frame data storage function is read as it is by the control unit.

  The read stop command data writing means 59 is added by the CPU 7 to the frame data reading means 58 or the frame data complementary reading means in the storage area which is the end portion of the predetermined storage area in the frame data storage means 53 or the frame data overwrite means 55. 60 has a function of writing and storing read stop instruction data, which is an instruction for stopping reading when reading frame data. In the read stop command data writing means 59, the frame data reading means 58 or the frame data complementary reading means is added by the CPU 7 to the storage area which is the end portion of the predetermined storage area in the frame data storage means 53 or the frame data overwrite means 55. When the frame data is read at 60, read stop command data, which is a command for stopping the reading, is written and stored. Here, the read stop command data (end code) which means the end portion of the frame data is a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames) (a replay video in which the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. ), The 600th 600th frame data (not shown, but the 600th overwriting order data is 0 numeric data indicating an end code), and a replay movie (batter shown in FIG. 16) of 20 seconds (1200 frames). In the case of a bench scene replay video in which the bench player character 72 is delighted when the character 70 hits a reverse home run from the pitcher character 71, the 1200th 1200th frame data is read at the end of the frame data Stop command data (as shown in FIG. 7, the second data corresponding to the 1200th data By 8 overwritten order data writes numeric data) of 0, which means an end code, reading is stopped when reading frame data in the frame data reading means 58 or the frame data interpolation reading means 60.

  The frame data supplement reading means 60 determines that the frame data storage means 53 and the frame data overwriting when the storage area securing status judging means 54 judges that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area. The CPU 7 has a function of controlling the frame data obtained by complementing the frame data stored by the means 55 as frame data. In the frame data supplement reading means 60, when the storage area securing status judging means 54 judges that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data storing means 53 and the frame data overwriting Control is performed by the CPU 7 to read out frame data obtained by complementing the frame data stored by the means 55 as frame data. The frame data complementary reading means 60 stores the frame data in the buffer area when it is determined by the storage area securing status judging means 54 that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area. When it is determined that there is not enough space, specifically, the total amount of the buffer area is 900 and 20 seconds (1200 frames = 1200 frames from the first frame data to the 1200th frame data). Data) replay video (replay video of a bench scene in which the bench player character 72 is delighted when the batter character 70 shown in FIG. The first frame data to the 900th frame are stored in the buffer area of the 900th storage area. Over 900 frames data data is stored, is when the amount of frame data (1200) is greater than the total amount of buffer space (900). In the frame data complementary reading means 60, 900 first frame data to 1200 frame data stored in the buffer areas of 900 first storage areas to 900 storage areas (of the 1200 frame data, the first 900 frame data from frame data to 900th frame data are stored as the first write (see FIG. 3), and the next 225th 901th frame data to 1125th frame data are overwritten as the second write. (See FIG. 4 to FIG. 6) Since 75 first 126 frame data to 1200 frame data are overwritten and stored as the third order writing (see FIG. 7), 900 frame data as a whole is stored. Stored) is complemented and read out. Here, the complementary processing of the frame data is, for example, the ratio of the increment from the frame data serving as the reference to the frame data at a specific position and the remaining ratio for the frame data to be read and the reference frame data, respectively. Computation processing for calculating the sum of multiplications, which is originally 1200 frame data, but currently only 900 frame data, so the remaining 300 frame data is complemented. This is a process for restoring the original frame data closer to the original frame data. Further, as a specific reading process, in the frame data complementary reading means 60, the area corresponding to the (n−k) reading order data (k previous timer) is the n th storage area (k previous timer is set). In the case of n), the control is performed to read the nth frame data as it is. When the timer is j = 1, 2,..., The frame data obtained by complementing the (n−k) th frame data and the (n + j) frame data is read as the nth frame data. . Here, the (n−k) th read order data is the kth read order data before the nth read order data, and the (n + j) th read order data is j times after the nth read order data. For example, if k = 1 and j = 1, the area corresponding to the (n-1) th read order data (one previous timer) is the nth storage area (one previous timer). N), the nth frame data is controlled to be read as it is, and the area corresponding to the (n−1) th read order data (the previous timer) is the (n + 1) th storage area (the next timer). ), Frame data obtained by complementing the (n−1) th frame data and the (n + 1) th frame data is read out as the nth frame data. Further, as a specific complementing process, in the frame data supplementary reading means 60, the (n−k) th reading order data is h [h = 1, 2,. The read order data increased with reference to the order data is i [i = 1, 2,...], And the area corresponding to the (n−i) th read order data is the (n + j) th storage area [j = h. When -i, n + j = n + hi], the (n-i) th frame data is multiplied by (1-d) [d = (i / h), 1-d = 1- (i / h) ] And the frame data obtained by summing the data obtained by multiplying the (n + j) -th frame data by d [d = (i / h)] by the CPU 7 Control for reading out data as the nth frame data is performed. Specifically, when h = 2, i = 1, and j = hi = 2-1 = 1, d = (1/2), 1-d = 1- (1/2) = (1 Therefore, the nth frame data is calculated as [(n-1) th frame data * (1/2)] + [(n + 1) th frame data * (1/2)]. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the 298th frame data (data 1 (X), data 2 (Y)) corresponding to the 1200th data in the third order is overwritten with (52, 220). Although stored, when reading the 298th frame data (data 1 (X), data 2 (Y)), [(n-1) th frame data * (1/2)] + [(n + 1) th frame 298th frame data (data 1 (X), data 2 (Y)) = [297th frame data (data 1 (X), data 2 (Y)) * (1/2)] + [299th frame data (data 1 (X), data 2 (Y)) * (1/2)] = [297th frame data (58, 223)) * (1/2) ] + [299th frame data (60, 225) * (1/2 ] = Read is complemented and (59,224). The frame data complementary reading means 60 performs processing for complementing and reading 900 first frame data to 1200 frame data stored in the buffer areas of the 900 first storage areas to the 900th storage area.

  The moving image replay display means 61 generates moving picture data relating to the game character by the CPU 7 based on the frame data read by the frame data reading means 58 function or the frame data supplementary reading means 60 and replays it on the television monitor 20. It has a function to perform control. In the moving image replay display means 61, the CPU 7 generates moving image data relating to the game character based on the frame data read by the frame data reading means 58 or the frame data supplementary reading means 60, and displays it on the television monitor 20 for replay display. Is done. In the moving image replay display means 61, when the storage area securing status judging means 54 judges that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area, that is, a space for storing frame data in the buffer area. When it is determined that there is a margin, specifically, in the case of a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames) (a replay video in which the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. Based on the 600 first frame data to 600th frame data stored in the buffer area of the 600 first storage area to the 600th storage area read as is by the means 58, moving image data relating to the game character is obtained. The replay demo playback display screen 40 generated and shown in FIG. 14 is a television monitor. 0 to be displayed. Further, when the storage area securing status judging means 54 judges that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, that is, there is no room for storing the frame data in the buffer area. Specifically, when the determination is made, specifically, a replay video of 20 seconds (1200 frames) (a bench scene in which the bench player character 72 is delighted when the batter character 70 shown in FIG. In the case of a replay video), the 900 first frame data to the 1200th memory area stored in the buffer areas of the 900 first storage area to the 900th storage area read by the complement processing by the frame data complementary reading means 60 are read out. Based on the frame data, moving image data relating to the game character is generated and FIG. Replay demonstration reproduction display screen 40 shown in is displayed on the television monitor 20.

  The replay demo playback display screen 40 shown in FIG. 14 is an action screen in which the pitcher character 71 with the gazing point as the gazing point throws the ball object 73, and here is an angle in which a camera is arranged on the back net side. ing. Here, when the pitcher character 71 takes a strike from the batter character 70, a movie of the state from the pitcher character 71 throwing the ball object 73 until the batter character 70 swings and strikes for 10 seconds (600 frames). ) To be replayed. Further, on the replay demonstration playback display screen 40, a replay character 80 composed of a “Replay” character character is displayed in the upper right part of the screen to indicate that it is a replay display.

  The replay demo playback display screen 40 shown in FIG. 15 is an action screen when the batter character 70 with the batter character 70 as the gazing point hits a home run, and here is an angle in which a camera is arranged on the back side. ing. Here, when the batter character 70 hits the home run, after the pitcher character 71 throws the ball object 73, the ball object 73 hit by the batter character 70 enters the stand, and the batter character 70 who hit the home run runs. However, the replay display is made so that the video up to the guts pose is 15 seconds (900 frames). Further, on the replay demo playback display screen 40, a replay character character 80 composed of a “Replay” character character is displayed in the upper right part of the screen to indicate that it is a replay display.

  The replay demo playback display screen 40 shown in FIG. 16 is an operation screen when the batter character 70 with the gazing point at the bench player character 72 hits a reverse home run. Here, the pitcher character 71 throws the ball object 73. After that, the ball object 73 struck by the batter character 70 enters the stand, and the bench player of the same team as the batter character 70 who hit the home run in addition to the batter character 70 who hit the home run performs a guts pose while running. A moving image in which the character 72 is delighted with respect to the home run is replayed so as to be 20 seconds (1200 frames). Further, on the replay demo playback display screen 40, a replay character character 80 composed of a “Replay” character character is displayed in the upper right part of the screen to indicate that it is a replay display.

  In this game program, first, the storage area securing unit 52 performs control to ensure that the CPU 7 can store the frame data related to the game character in a predetermined frame in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 12. Next, the frame data storage means 53 controls the frame data to be stored in a predetermined storage area by the CPU 7 at predetermined intervals. Next, whether or not an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area in which the storage of the frame data is controlled by the frame data storage means 53 by the storage area securing status determination means 54. The control determined by the CPU 7 is performed. Next, when the frame data overwriting means 55 determines that the storage area securing status judging means 54 has not secured an area capable of further storing frame data in a predetermined storage area, the frame data storing means 53 The CPU 7 performs control for overwriting and storing the frame data which is a specific part of the frame data in the storage area which is a specific part of the predetermined storage area where the control for storing the data is performed. Next, when the frame data reading means 58 determines that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area by the storage area securing status judgment means 54, the frame data storage means 53 stores it. Control is performed to read out the frame data by the CPU 7. Next, when the frame data complementary reading means 60 determines that the storage area securing status judging means 54 has not secured an area capable of further storing frame data in a predetermined storage area, the frame data storing means 53 and the frame data Control is performed by the CPU 7 to read out the frame data obtained by complementing the frame data stored by the data overwrite means 55 as frame data. Then, based on the frame data read by the frame data reading means 58 or the frame data complementary reading means 60 by the moving picture replay display means 61, the CPU 7 generates the moving picture data relating to the game character and replays it on the monitor. Done.

  Here, when the storage area securing status judging means 54 judges that there is enough space for storing the frame data in the buffer area, a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames) (the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. 14 is a batter character). In the case of a replay movie in which three strikes are taken from 70), movie data relating to the game character is generated by the movie replay display means 61 based on the frame data stored in the buffer area read by the frame data reading means 58 as it is. When the replay display is made on the television monitor 20 and there is not enough space for storing the frame data in the buffer area by the storage area securing state judging means 54, a replay video of 20 seconds (1200 frames) (batter character 70 shown in FIG. 16). Is pitcher character 71? In the case of a bench scene replay movie in which the bench player character 72 is rejoicing when hitting a reverse home run), the frame data is read based on the frame data stored in the buffer area read by the complementary processing by the frame data complementary reading means 60. Thus, the moving image replay display means 61 generates moving image data relating to the game character and displays it on the television monitor 20 for a long time, while suppressing the reduction in the image quality of the replayed moving image as much as possible. Replay video can be displayed.

[Processing flow when executing the replay demo display processing system in a baseball game]
A replay demonstration display processing system in the baseball game of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Here, the replay demonstration display in the baseball game is to display an operation screen on the television monitor 20 when the attacking side and the defensive side are changed (changed) by 3 out in the baseball game.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, in step S <b> 11, a storage area securing process is performed in a predetermined storage area (buffer area) of the RAM 12 to ensure that the CPU 7 can store frame data related to the game character in a predetermined frame. . In the storage area securing process in step S11, all the data in the plurality of areas in the buffer area is reset by clearing (initializing and formatting) all the data in the storage area, and one frame data is stored. There will be no initial state. In the storage area securing process of step S11, the frame data related to the game character in the predetermined frame is secured in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 12 so that it can be stored. When the storage area securing process in step S11 is performed, the process proceeds to the frame data storage process in step S12.

In the frame data storage process in step S12, control is performed to store the frame data in a predetermined storage area by the CPU 7 at predetermined intervals. Specifically, in the case of a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames) (a replay video in which the pitcher character 71 takes a strike from the batter character 70 shown in FIG. 14), the first storage area to the second of the 900 buffer areas. 600 frame data is stored for each frame in the buffer area of the 600 storage area. Further, in the case of a replay video of 15 seconds (900 frames) (a replay video in which the batter character 70 shown in FIG. 15 hits a home run from the pitcher character 71), the first storage area to the 900th storage area among the 900 buffer areas. 900 frame data is stored for each frame in the buffer area. Further, in the case of a 20 second (1200 frame) replay movie (a replay movie of a bench scene in which the bench player character 72 is delighted when the batter character 70 shown in FIG. 900 frame data out of 1200 frame data are stored in the first storage area to the 900th storage area for each frame as the first write. Further, in the frame data storage process in step S12, the first frame data to 900th frame data (numerical data of position data and angle data), which are frame data in predetermined first to 900th frames, and the first frame data First frame read order data, which is frame data for designating the order in which the 900th frame data is read, 900th read order data (hereinafter referred to as a timer, numeric data that is an integer of 1, 2, 3,...) , First overwriting order data to 900th overwriting order data (hereinafter referred to as steps, 1, 2, 3,...) Which are frame data for designating the order of overwriting the first frame data through the 900th frame data. Integer and numerical data including end code = 0) are stored in the first storage area to the 900th storage area, respectively. In the frame data storage process in step S12, each frame data in the first order (overwrite order data (step), read order data (timer), frame data (actual coordinate data of position data, actual angle data) shown in FIG. Angle data)) is stored in the buffer area of each storage area of the RAM 12. When the frame data storage process of step S12 is performed, the process proceeds to a step S13 storage area securing status determination process.

  In the storage area securing status determination process in step S13, whether or not an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area in which the frame data storage process in step S12 is controlled to be stored. Is controlled by the CPU 7. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a predetermined n that is the number of frame data is larger than a predetermined m that is the number of storage areas. When the total amount of frame data is 600, that is, in the case of a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames = 600 frame data from the first frame data to 600th frame data), that is, m = 900, n = When 600, it is determined that n <m by the storage area securing status determination process in step S13, and it is determined that there is room in the space for storing frame data in the buffer area. When the total amount of frame data is 900, that is, in the case of a replay video of 15 seconds (900 frames = 900 frame data from the first frame data to 900th frame data), that is, m = 900, When n = 900, it is determined that n = m by the storage area securing status determination process in step S13, and it is determined that there is no room for space for storing frame data in the buffer area. Further, when the total amount of frame data is 1200, that is, in the case of a replay video of 20 seconds (1200 frames = 1200 frame data from the first frame data to 1200 frame data), that is, m = 900, When n = 1200, it is determined that n> m by the storage area securing status determination process in step S13, and it is determined that there is no room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. In the storage area securing status determination process in step S13, it is determined whether there is enough space for storing frame data in the buffer area or whether there is no space for storing frame data in the buffer area.

  In the storage area securing status determination process in step S13, when there is a sufficient space for storing frame data in the buffer area (when n <m, a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames) In the case of a replay movie that robbed batter character 70), the process proceeds to step S20, and it is determined whether or not the frame data has been completed. If it is determined in step S20 that the frame data has been completed, the process proceeds to a frame data storage stop process in step S21.

  In the frame data storage stop process in step S21, control is performed to stop storing frame data in a predetermined storage area by the CPU 7 at predetermined intervals by the frame data storage process in step S12. When the frame data storage stop process in step S21 is performed, the process proceeds to the read stop instruction data write process in step S22.

  In the read stop command data writing process of step S22, when the frame data is read by the CPU 7 in the frame data reading process of step S23 to the storage area that is the end portion of the predetermined storage area in the frame data storage process of step S12. Read stop instruction data, which is an instruction for stopping reading, is written and stored. Here, the read stop command data (end code) which means the end portion of the frame data is a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames) (a replay video in which the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. ), The 600th 600th frame data (not shown, but the 600th overwrite order data is 0 numeric data meaning an end code), and the read stop command data (end When the frame data is read in the frame data reading process in step S23, the reading is stopped. When the read stop command data writing process in step S22 is performed, the process proceeds to the frame data reading process in step S23.

  In the frame data reading process in step S23, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determination process in step S13 that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in a predetermined storage area, the frame data storing process in step S12. Is controlled by the CPU 7 to read out the frame data stored in the above. Here, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determination process in step S13 that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area, that is, there is room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. Specifically, the total amount of the buffer area is 900, and 10 seconds (600 frames = 600 frame data from the first frame data to the 600th frame data). In the case of a replay movie (a replay movie in which the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. 14 takes a strikeout from the batter character 70), the first frame data to the 600th frame data are stored in 600 buffer areas of the first storage area to the 600th storage area. 600 frame data is stored, and the total amount of frame data (600) is the buffer area. Is when the total amount of (900) or less. In the frame data reading means 58, 600 first frame data to 600th frame data stored in the buffer areas of 600 first storage areas to 600th storage areas are read as they are without conversion. When the frame data reading process in step S23 is performed, the process proceeds to the moving image replay display process in step S19.

  In the storage area securing status determination processing in step S13, when there is not enough space for storing the frame data in the buffer area (when n> m, a replay video of 20 seconds (1200 frames) (the batter character 70 shown in FIG. In the case of a replay movie of a bench scene in which the bench player character 72 is delighted when hitting a reverse home run from the pitcher character 71), the process proceeds to the frame data overwriting process in step S14.

  In the frame data overwriting process in step S14, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determination process in step S13 that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data storage in step S12 is performed. The CPU 7 performs control to overwrite and store the frame data that is a specific part of the frame data in the storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area that has been controlled to store the frame data by the processing. Here, when it is determined by the storage area allocation status determination process in step S13 that an area capable of further storing frame data is not allocated in the predetermined storage area, that is, there is room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. Specifically, for example, the total amount of the buffer area is 900, and 20 seconds (1200 frames = 1200 frame data from the first frame data to the 1200th frame data). ) Replay video (a replay video of a bench scene in which the bench player character 72 is delighted when the batter character 70 shown in FIG. The first frame data to the 900th frame data are stored in the buffer area of the 900 storage area. 900 pieces of frame data are stored (written Figure 3 is 1 forward th), the total amount of frame data (1200) is when it exceeds the total amount of the buffer area (900). Here, the remaining 300 frame data from the 901st frame data to the 1200th frame data are overwritten and stored in a storage area which is a specific part of the buffer areas of 900 first storage areas to 900th storage areas. The

  In the frame data overwriting process in step S14, as a more specific overwriting process, the predetermined n, which is the number of frame data, is larger than the predetermined m, which is the number of storage areas, in the storage area securing status determination process in step S13. (N> m, when proceeding to the second overwriting process), (m + 1) th frame data, (m + 1) th reading order data (timer), and (m + 1) th overwriting order The data (step) is the 1st storage area (the 1st area from the top in the 2nd order) included in the 1st storage area to the mth storage area corresponding to the mth overwriting order data (the previous step) ) And is stored in the (l-1) th storage area (the (l-1) th area from the top in the second order immediately before the lth storage area). ) Read order data (previous timer) and (L-1) In the overwrite order data (the previous step), the l-th reading order data and the l-th overwrite order data stored in the l-th storage area are added up (the previous timer and 1 The previous step is summed) and overwritten and stored. Here, the l-th storage area is a start position of a storage area that is a specific part of the buffer areas of the 900 first storage areas to the 900th storage area. For example, if the start position is the fourth position, Since l = 4, the (l−1) th storage area and the lth storage area become a third storage area and a fourth storage area, respectively. The (m + 1) th frame data is the second or later frame data. When m = 900, the (m + 1) th frame data becomes the 901th frame data, and this frame data is the lth frame data. It is overwritten and stored in the storage area (= fourth storage area). Furthermore, the (l-1) th reading order data (previous timer) and the (l-1) th overwriting order data (previous step) are stored in the lth storage area in the lth reading order. The data and the l-th overwrite order data are summed and overwritten and stored. Specifically, the (l-1) th reading order data (third reading order data = one previous timer), the (1-1) overwriting order data (third overwriting order data = one previous time) Step), since the values of the l-th reading order data (fourth reading order data) and the l-th overwriting order data (fourth overwriting order data) are 1 (see FIG. 4), the (l-1) -th reading is performed. The order data (third reading order data = one previous timer) and the (l−1) th overwriting order data (third overwriting order data = one step before) are respectively read out from the (1-1) th reading. Order data (third reading order data = one previous timer) + lth reading order data (fourth reading order data) = 1 + 1 = 2, (1-1) overwriting order data (third overwriting order data) = 1 previous step) + lth overwrite order data (4th overwrite order data) = 1 + 1 = 2 is overwritten and stored (FIG. Reference). Further, by repeating these processes every fourth, 225 fourth frame data, 225th frame data to eighth buffer area to 900th memory area have 225 second frame data of 901 to 1125th frame data. As the first writing, it is overwritten and stored every frame (see FIG. 6). Further, by repeating these processes every four from the second storage area, 75 second storages of the 225 second storage areas and the buffer areas of the sixth storage area to the 898 storage area are stored. Like the buffer areas of the area, the sixth storage area to the 298th storage area, each area is overwritten and stored as a third write in the buffer area where each area is separated at a specific interval ( (See FIG. 7).

  In the frame data overwriting process in step S14, as shown in FIG. 12, first, in step S41, the (l-1) th reading order data (third reading order data = one previous timer) is set. A process of reading 1 is performed. Next, in step S42, a process of reading 1 as the l-th reading order data (fourth reading order data) is performed. Next, in step S43, the (l-1) th read order data (third read order data = previous timer) is changed to (l-1) read order data (third read order data = previous time). Timer) + lth reading order data (fourth reading order data) = 1 + 1 = 2 is performed. Next, in step S44, a process of overwriting the (l-1) th read order data (third read order data = one previous timer) from 1 to 2 is performed. Then, in step S45, a process of reading 1 which is the (l-1) th overwriting order data (third overwriting order data = the previous step) is performed. Next, in step S46, a process of reading 1 which is the lth overwriting order data (fourth overwriting order data) is performed. Next, in step S47, the (l-1) th overwriting order data (third overwriting order data = the previous step) is changed to (l-1) overwriting order data (third overwriting order data = The arithmetic processing is performed such that (previous timer) + lth overwriting order data (fourth overwriting order data) = 1 + 1 = 2. Next, in step S48, a process of overwriting the (l-1) th overwriting order data (third overwriting order data = the previous step) from 1 to 2 is performed. Finally, in step S48, the l-th frame data is stored in the l-th storage area. When the frame data overwriting process in step S14 is performed, the process proceeds to step S15, and it is determined whether or not the frame data is completed. If it is determined in step S20 that the frame data has been completed, the process proceeds to the frame data overwrite stop process in step S16. If it is determined that the frame data has not been completed, the process proceeds to the frame data overwrite process in step S14. Return.

  In the frame data overwriting stop process in step S16, control is performed to stop storing the frame data in a predetermined storage area by the CPU 7 at predetermined intervals by the frame data overwriting process in step S14. When the frame data overwrite stop process in step S16 is performed, the process proceeds to the read stop instruction data write process in step S17.

  In the read stop instruction data writing process in step S17, the frame data is read by the CPU 7 in the frame data complementary reading process in step S18 by the CPU 7 to the storage area which is the end portion of the predetermined storage area in the frame data overwrite process in step S14. Sometimes read stop instruction data, which is an instruction for stopping reading, is written and stored. Here, the read stop command data (end code), which means the end portion of the frame data, is a replay video of 20 seconds (1200 frames) (when the batter character 70 shown in FIG. In the case of a bench scene replay movie in which the bench player character 72 is rejoicing), the 1200th 1200th frame data, and 1200 stop reading data (as shown in FIG. 7) at the end of the frame data. When the frame data is read in the frame data complementary reading process in step S18, the reading is stopped by writing the 298 superscript order data corresponding to the eye data (numerical data of 0 indicating end code). When the read stop command data writing process in step S17 is performed, the process proceeds to the frame data complementary reading process in step S18.

  In the frame data complementary reading process in step S18, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determination process in step S13 that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data storage in step S12 is performed. The CPU 7 controls the CPU 7 to read out the frame data obtained by complementing the frame data stored by the processing and the frame data overwrite processing in step S14 as frame data. In the frame data complementary reading process in step S18, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determination process in step S13 that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, that is, a frame is stored in the buffer area. When it is determined that there is not enough space for storing data, specifically, the total amount of the buffer area is 900, and 20 seconds (1200 frames = first frame data to 1200 frame data). In the case of a replay video (1200 frame data) (a replay video of a bench scene in which the bench player character 72 is delighted when the batter character 70 shown in FIG. 1st frame in buffer area from 1st storage area to 900th storage area Over 900 frames data data, second 900 frame data is stored, is when the amount of frame data (1200) is greater than the total amount of buffer space (900). In the frame data complementary reading means 60, 900 first frame data to 1200 frame data stored in the buffer areas of 900 first storage areas to 900 storage areas (of the 1200 frame data, the first 900 frame data from frame data to 900th frame data are stored as the first write (see FIG. 3), and the next 225th 901th frame data to 1125th frame data are overwritten as the second write. (See FIG. 4 to FIG. 6) Since 75 first 126 frame data to 1200 frame data are overwritten and stored as the third order writing (see FIG. 7), 900 frame data as a whole is stored. Stored) is complemented and read out.

  In the frame data complementary reading process in step S18, as a specific reading process, the area corresponding to the (n−k) th reading order data (kth timer) is the nth storage area (kth previous). When the timer is n), control is performed to read the nth frame data as it is, and the area corresponding to the (n−k) th read order data (kth timer) is the (n + j) th storage area (j The frame data obtained by complementing the (n−k) th frame data and the (n + j) frame data when j = 1, 2,... Read out. Here, the (n−k) th read order data is the kth read order data before the nth read order data, and the (n + j) th read order data is j times after the nth read order data. For example, if k = 1 and j = 1, the area corresponding to the (n-1) th read order data (one previous timer) is the nth storage area (one previous timer). N), the nth frame data is controlled to be read as it is, and the area corresponding to the (n−1) th read order data (the previous timer) is the (n + 1) th storage area (the next timer). ), Frame data obtained by complementing the (n−1) th frame data and the (n + 1) th frame data is read out as the nth frame data.

  In such a frame data complementary reading process in step S18, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined in step S51 whether or not the (n-1) th reading order data (one previous timer) is 1. The In step S51, when the (n-1) th read order data (one previous timer) is 1, the process proceeds to step S52, and the nth frame data is read as it is. In step S51, when the (n-1) th reading order data (one previous timer) is other than 1, the process proceeds to step S53, where the (n-1) th frame data is read, and in step S54. The (n + 1) th frame data is read, and in step S55, the frame data obtained by complementing the (n−1) th frame data and the (n + 1) th frame data is read as the nth frame data. . When the frame data complementary reading process in step S18 is performed, the process proceeds to the moving image replay display process in step S19.

  In the moving image replay display processing in step S19, the CPU 7 generates moving image data relating to the game character based on the frame data read out in the frame data reading processing in step S23 or the frame data complementary reading processing in step S18, and the television monitor. Control for replay display at 20 is performed. In the moving image replay display process in step S19, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determination process in step S13 that an area capable of further storing frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area, that is, the frame data is stored in the buffer area. When it is determined that there is room in the space for storing the sound, specifically, in the case of a replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames) (a replay video in which the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. 14 takes a strikeout from the batter character 70) Based on the 600 first frame data to 600 frame data stored in the buffer area of the 600 first storage area to the 600th storage area read as it is by the frame data reading process in step S23, Replay demo shown in FIG. 14 by generating video data related to game characters Raw display screen 40 is displayed on the television monitor 20. Further, when it is determined by the storage area securing status determination process in step S13 that an area capable of further storing frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, that is, there is room in the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area. When it is determined that there is not, specifically, a replay movie of 20 seconds (1200 frames) (a bench where the bench player character 72 is delighted when the batter character 70 shown in FIG. In the case of a scene replay video), the 900 first frames stored in the buffer areas of the 900 first storage areas to the 900th storage area read out by the complementary processing by the frame data complementary reading process in step S18. Based on data-1200th frame data, Replay demonstration reproduction display screen 40 shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the television monitor 20 to generate image data.

  Here, when it is determined that the space for storing the frame data in the buffer area is sufficient by the storage area securing state determination process in step S13, the replay video of 10 seconds (600 frames) (the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. In the case of a replay movie that robbed batter character 70 from the batter character 70), based on the frame data stored in the buffer area read as it is by the frame data read process in step S23, the game character is displayed by the video replay display process in step S19. Video data is generated and replayed on the television monitor 20, and when there is not enough space to store the frame data in the buffer area by the storage area securing status determination process in step S13, a replay video of 20 seconds (1200 frames) (Fig. 1 In the case of a replay video of a bench scene in which the bench player character 72 is delighted when the batter character 70 shown in FIG. On the basis of the frame data stored in the buffer area, the moving image replay display process in step S19 generates moving image data relating to the game character and displays it on the television monitor 20, so that the replay moving image A long-time replay video can be displayed while suppressing the reduction in image quality as much as possible.

[Other Embodiments]
(A) In the above embodiment, an example of using a home video game apparatus as an example of a computer to which a game program can be applied has been described. However, the game apparatus is not limited to the above embodiment, and a monitor is separately provided. The present invention can be similarly applied to a game device configured in a body, a game device in which a monitor is integrated, a personal computer functioning as a game device by executing a game program, a workstation, and the like.

  (B) The present invention also includes a program for executing the game as described above, a program method for executing the game as described above, and a computer-readable recording medium storing the program. Examples of the recording medium include a computer-readable flexible disk, a semiconductor memory, a CD-ROM, a DVD, an MO, a ROM cassette, and the like in addition to the cartridge.

1 is a basic configuration diagram of a video game apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The functional block diagram of the said video game device. Overwrite order data (step), read order data (timer), frame data (actual coordinate data of position data, actual angle data of angle data) in each storage area (buffer area) where the first storage process has been performed ) List. Overwrite order data (step), read order data (timer), frame data (position data) in each storage area (buffer area) for which the first overwriting of the second order (fourth storage area) has been performed Table of actual coordinate data and actual angle data of angle data). Overwrite order data (step), read order data (steps) in each storage area (buffer area) in which the first overwriting process of the second order (the third storage area immediately before the fourth storage area) has been performed Timer), frame data (actual coordinate data of position data, actual angle data of angle data). Overwrite order data (step), read order data (timer), frame data (actual coordinate data of position data, actual angle data of angle data) in each storage area (buffer area) subjected to the second overwriting process ) List. Overwrite order data (step), read order data (timer), frame data (actual coordinate data of position data, actual angle data of angle data) in each storage area (buffer area) subjected to the third overwriting process ) List. Overwrite order data (step), read order data (timer), frame data (difference coordinate data of position data, difference angle data of angle data) in each storage area (buffer area) subjected to the first storage process ) List. Overwrite order data (step), read order data (timer), frame data (difference coordinate data of position data, difference angle data of angle data) in each storage area (buffer area) subjected to the second overwriting process ) List. Overwrite order data (step), reading order data (timer), frame data (difference coordinate data of position data, difference angle data of angle data) in each storage area (buffer area) subjected to the third overwriting process ) List. The flowchart for demonstrating a replay demonstration display process. The flowchart for demonstrating frame data overwrite storage processing. The flowchart for demonstrating a frame data complementary reading process. The television monitor figure which shows the replay demonstration reproduction | regeneration display screen of pitcher strikeout replay (10 seconds, 600 frames). The television monitor figure which shows the replay demonstration reproduction | regeneration display screen of home run replay (15 seconds, 900 frames). The television monitor figure which shows the replay demonstration reproduction | regeneration display screen of reverse rotation home run replay (bench scene replay, 20 seconds, 1200 frames).

Explanation of symbols

1 Control Unit 2 Storage Unit 7 CPU
12 RAM
20 Television monitor 40 Replay demonstration playback display screen 50 Character display means 51 Character operation means 52 Storage area securing means 53 Frame data storage means 54 Storage area securing status judging means 55 Frame data overwriting means 56 Frame data storage stopping means 57 Frame data Overwriting stop means 58 Frame data reading means 59 Reading stop command data writing means 60 Frame data supplementary reading means 61 Movie replay display means 70 Batter character 71 Pitcher character 72 Bench player character 73 Ball object 80 Replay character character

Claims (9)

A computer capable of storing a game character action in a storage unit by the control unit and realizing a game in which the game character action screen is displayed on the monitor by the control unit.
A storage area securing function for performing control to ensure that frame data relating to the game character in a predetermined frame can be stored by the control unit in a predetermined storage area of the storage unit;
A frame data storage function for performing control to store the frame data in the predetermined storage area by the control unit at predetermined intervals;
Control is performed by the control unit to determine whether or not an area capable of further storing the frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area that has been controlled to store the frame data by the frame data storage function. A storage area securing status judgment function;
When it is determined by the storage area securing status determination function that an area capable of further storing the frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, control is performed to store the frame data by the frame data storage function. A frame data overwriting function for performing control to overwrite and store frame data that is a specific part of the frame data by the control unit in a storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area;
When it is determined by the storage area securing status determining function that an area capable of further storing the frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data stored by the frame data storing function is stored in the control unit. A frame data reading function for performing control to read by
Stored by the frame data storage function and the frame data overwrite function when it is determined by the storage area allocation status determination function that an area capable of further storing the frame data is not allocated in the predetermined storage area A frame data complementary reading function for performing control to read frame data obtained by complementing the frame data as the frame data by the control unit;
Video replay display for controlling the generation of video data related to the game character by the control unit and replay display on the monitor based on the frame data read by the frame data read function or the frame data complementary read function Function and
A game program to make it happen. In the computer,
In the frame data storage function or the frame data overwriting function, the control unit reads out the frame data in the frame data reading function or the frame data complementary reading function into a storage area that is a terminal portion of the predetermined storage area. Read stop instruction data write function for writing and storing read stop instruction data, which is an instruction to stop reading sometimes
The game program according to claim 1 for further realizing the above. The storage area securing function allows the controller to store the frame data in a first storage area to an m-th storage area that is divided into predetermined m partitions in a predetermined area of the storage unit. Is a function to perform control to ensure
The frame data storage function designates the order in which the first frame data to n-th frame data, which are the frame data in predetermined first to n-th frames, and the first to n-th frame data are read. The first reading order data to the nth reading order data, which are the frame data, and the first overwriting order data to the nth, which are the frame data for designating the order of overwriting the first frame data to the nth frame data. The overwriting order data is a function of performing control to store each in the first storage area to the nth storage area by the control unit,
The storage area securing status determination function is a function for performing control to determine whether or not a predetermined n that is the number of the frame data is larger than a predetermined m that is the number of the storage areas,
In the frame data overwriting function, when control is performed to determine that the predetermined n, which is the number of the frame data, is larger than the predetermined m, which is the number of the storage areas, by the storage area securing state determination function. The (m + 1) th frame data, the (m + 1) th reading order data, and the (m + 1) th overwriting order data are transferred from the first storage area to the mth storage area corresponding to the mth overwriting order data by the control unit. Control is performed to overwrite and store the l-th storage area included, and the (l-1) read order data and the (l-1) overwrite order data stored in the (l-1) th storage area, A function of overwriting and storing the l-th reading order data and the l-th overwriting order data stored in the l-th storage area,
When the frame data read function is controlled to determine that the predetermined n, which is the number of the frame data, is smaller than the predetermined m, which is the number of the storage areas, by the storage area securing status determination function, A function for performing control to read the first frame data to the n-th frame data stored by the data storage function as they are by the control unit;
The frame data complementary reading function is configured such that the first frame data to the n-th frame data stored by the frame data storage function and the frame data overwriting function are in order of areas corresponding to the (n−k) -th reading order data. A function of repeatedly reading out, when the area corresponding to the (n−k) read order data is the nth storage area, the nth frame data is read as it is by the control unit, and the (nth) -K) When the area corresponding to the read order data is the (n + j) th storage area, the frame data obtained by complementing the (n−k) th frame data and the (n + j) th frame data are The game program according to claim 1, wherein the game program has a function of performing reading control as the n-th frame data by the control unit. .   In the frame data complementary reading function, the (n−k) reading order data is h [h = 1, 2,...], And the reading is increased based on the (n−k) reading order data. The order data is i [i = 1, 2,...], And the area corresponding to the (n−i) th read order data is the (n + j) storage area [j = hi, n + j = n + h. -I], it is obtained by multiplying the (ni) frame data by (1-d) [d = (i / h), 1-d = 1- (i / h)]. Frame data obtained by summing the obtained data and the data obtained by multiplying the (n + j) th frame data by d [d = (i / h)] by the control unit. The game program according to claim 3, which is a function of performing control to read out as n frame data.   The nth frame data is nth position data that is position data of the game character in a predetermined nth frame, and nth angle data that is angle data of the game character in a predetermined nth frame. Item 5. The game program according to item 3 or 4.   6. The game according to claim 5, wherein the nth frame data is real coordinate data of the nth position data in the predetermined nth frame and real angle data of the nth angle data in the predetermined nth frame. program.   The nth frame data includes difference coordinate data with respect to a specific reference position data of the nth position data in a predetermined nth frame, and a difference with respect to a specific reference angle data of the nth angle data in a predetermined nth frame. The game program according to claim 5, which is angle data. A game device capable of executing a game in which a motion of a game character is stored in a storage unit by a control unit, and a motion screen of the game character is displayed on a monitor by the control unit,
Storage area securing means for performing control to ensure that frame data relating to the game character in a predetermined frame can be stored by the control unit in a predetermined storage area of the storage unit;
Frame data storage means for performing control to store the frame data in the predetermined storage area by the control unit at predetermined intervals;
Control is performed by the control unit to determine whether or not an area capable of further storing the frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area where the control for storing the frame data is performed by the frame data storage unit. A storage area securing status judging means;
When the storage area securing status determining means determines that an area capable of further storing the frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, control is performed to store the frame data by the frame data storing means. Frame data overwriting means for performing control to overwrite and store frame data that is a specific part of the frame data by the control unit in a storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area;
When it is determined by the storage area securing status determining means that an area capable of further storing the frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data stored by the frame data storing means is stored in the control unit. Frame data reading means for controlling reading by
Stored by the frame data storage means and the frame data overwriting means when the storage area securing status judging means judges that an area capable of further storing the frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area Frame data supplementary reading means for performing control to read out the frame data obtained by complementing the frame data as the frame data by the control unit;
Movie replay display for controlling the generation of moving image data related to the game character by the control unit and replay display on the monitor based on the frame data read by the frame data reading means or the frame data complementary reading means Means,
A game device comprising: A game control method for controlling a game by which a game character's motion is stored in a storage unit by a control unit, and the game character's motion screen is replay-displayed on a monitor by the control unit.
A storage area securing step for performing control to ensure that frame data relating to the game character in a predetermined frame can be stored by the control unit in a predetermined storage area of the storage unit;
A frame data storage step for performing control to store the frame data in the predetermined storage area by the control unit at predetermined intervals;
Control is performed by the control unit to determine whether or not an area capable of further storing the frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area that has been controlled to store the frame data in the frame data storage step. A storage area securing status determination step;
When it is determined in the storage area securing status determining step that an area capable of further storing the frame data is not secured in the predetermined storage area, control is performed to store the frame data in the frame data storing step. A frame data overwriting step for performing control to overwrite and store frame data that is a specific part of the frame data by the control unit in a storage area that is a specific part of the predetermined storage area;
When it is determined in the storage area securing status determining step that an area capable of further storing the frame data is secured in the predetermined storage area, the frame data stored in the frame data storing step is stored in the control unit. A frame data reading step for performing control to read by
Stored in the frame data storage step and the frame data overwriting step when it is determined in the storage area allocation status determination step that an area capable of further storing the frame data is not allocated in the predetermined storage area A frame data complementary reading step for performing control to read out the frame data obtained by complementing the frame data as the frame data by the control unit;
Video replay display for controlling the generation of video data related to the game character by the control unit and replay display on the monitor based on the frame data read by the frame data reading step or the frame data complementary reading step Steps,
A game control method comprising:

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