JP4843743B1 - Portable game device - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a portable game device in which a detection value of an electric resistance detection unit can be used for a game, can be easily maintained, and can be detected and operated with one hand.
SOLUTION: A tapered housing, an electrical resistance detection unit provided at a tapered tip of the housing, a display unit provided at one part of the housing, and an input unit provided at the other part of the housing The casing is configured in such a shape that the tips of the pair of electrodes are regarded as the tips of the chopsticks, and both side portions of the casing that are connected to the tips of the pair of electrodes are regarded as in use.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a portable game device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a portable game device, a game is usually played based on a prestored program in a state where the game world is completely virtual and has no contact with the real world. Further, when playing a game, the user generally holds the game device with both hands and faces the display screen.

  In patent document 1, it is the general structure of the game machine which provided the input part in the both sides of a display screen, and it separates from a game machine by connecting external apparatuses, such as measuring units, such as a moisture measuring device, with a cord. It proposes a structure that makes the body.

JP 2000-175871 A

  By the way, in the said patent document 1, it is a game machine of the general structure which provides an input part in the both sides of a display screen, and performs operation with both hands. It is possible to equip a game machine with a measurement unit such as moisture measurement as an external device, and it is possible to introduce a detection value by the measurement unit into the game. However, the user has both hands blocked for the game. For the detection operation by the sensor, there is a problem that it is necessary to interrupt the game and operate the measurement unit as an external device with either hand.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable game device that can use a detection value of an object in a game and can detect and operate a game with one hand.

In the portable game device of the present invention,
A tapered housing;
An electrical resistance detector provided at a tapered tip of the housing;
A display unit provided on one side which is a part away from the tapered tip of the housing;
And an input unit provided in the other part of the housing.

  Furthermore, in the portable game device of the present invention, the input unit is provided between the display unit and the electrical resistance detection unit.

Furthermore, in the portable game device of the present invention, the electrical resistance detection part is a pair of electrodes protruding from the tip part.

Further, in the portable game device of the present invention, the case is such that the ends of the pair of electrodes are regarded as the ends of the chopsticks, and both side portions of the case connected to the ends of the pair of electrodes are used when the chopsticks are used. It is configured in a shape that looks like a state.

  Furthermore, the portable game device of the present invention has a configuration in which an anti-slip portion is provided on at least a part of the side portion of the casing.

  Further, in the portable game device of the present invention, the anti-slip portion is provided on both sides of the housing, and the anti-slip portion provided on the other side than the anti-slip portion provided on one side is provided. The non-slip part is wider.

  Furthermore, the portable game device of the present invention is configured such that the electrode of the electrical resistance detector can be moved in and out while being urged in the protruding direction.

Furthermore, the portable game device of the present invention, the electrical resistance detecting unit is a detachable structure relative to the housing.

  Furthermore, the portable game device of the present invention includes a program execution means for displaying a character corresponding to the detected value of the object from the electrical resistance detection unit on the display unit and executing a game using the character. It is.

  Furthermore, the portable game device of the present invention is configured such that the program execution means repeatedly displays the standby state and attack state of the character.

  Furthermore, in the portable game device of the present invention, the program execution means can perform an attack operation from the input unit when the character is in a standby state, and can perform a defense operation from the input unit when the character is in an attack state. It is the structure to do.

  Furthermore, the portable game device of the present invention is configured such that the program execution means sets a repeated display interval of the standby state and the attack state for each character.

  Furthermore, the portable game device of the present invention is configured such that the program execution means extracts and stores one of the parts constituting the character when a winning condition is satisfied.

Further, a portable game apparatus of the present invention, the program executing means, a menu corresponding Ri by the combining a plurality of extracted stored said portion can be displayed by the display unit, is selected according to the number the menu The number of characters to be determined is determined.

In this way, the casing of the portable game device is tapered, the tip with electrodes is thin, and one part (the part away from the tip in the tapered shape, that is, the rear end) is a relatively large screen display part. To do. With this configuration, the display unit can be made relatively large, and the display unit does not become difficult to see even if the user holds the housing. Since the pair of electrodes provided at the tapered tip of the casing is held by the casing, the detection operation and the input section operation can be completed while holding the casing with one arm.
Such a tapered shape of the case is like a state when using chopsticks when handling food. As described above, the case with one hand is used in the same way as holding an actual chopstick. Allows operation on the body input.

In addition, with the configuration in which at least one of the pair of electrodes can be moved in and out while being biased in the protruding direction, the electrode can be moved in and out of the housing in accordance with the unevenness of the detection target, and the position of the housing can be adjusted for electrode contact Accurate detection is possible without worrying about it.
Furthermore, when the object to be detected is food or the like, the electrode part may become dirty because it contains moisture or oil, but by making the electrical resistance detection part removable, it is possible to clean only the electrical resistance detection part. Make it possible. In addition, the game apparatus main body is not soiled and maintenance is facilitated.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a portable game device that can use the detection value of the electric resistance detection unit for a game, can be easily maintained, and can be detected and operated with one hand. It becomes possible.

It is a perspective view which shows the housing | casing structure of embodiment of the portable game device concerning this invention. It is a front view of embodiment of the portable game device shown in FIG. (A) The front view which shows the holding state of embodiment of FIG. 1, (b) The front view which shows the other holding state of embodiment of FIG. FIG. 2 is a partially transparent perspective view showing a configuration in the vicinity of an electric resistance detection sensor unit on the back surface of the portable game device shown in FIG. 1. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of embodiment of the portable game device concerning this invention. It is a front view which shows the display part of embodiment of the portable game device concerning this invention. It is a figure which shows the function displayed of embodiment of the portable game device concerning this invention. It is a figure which shows categorization of the detected value from an electrical resistance detection sensor part.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a portable game device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 is a perspective view showing a housing configuration of an embodiment of a portable game device according to the present invention, a front view of the embodiment of the portable game device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. The front view which shows the holding | maintenance state of embodiment, FIG.3 (b) is a front view which shows the other holding | maintenance state of embodiment of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the portable game apparatus 10 includes a housing 11, an electrical resistance detection unit 20 that is disposed at the distal end portion of the housing 11 and has a pair of electrodes 21, and a distal end of the housing 11. A display portion 13 provided on a portion (rear end side) away from the first portion, first and second anti-slip portions 15 and 16 disposed on at least a part of the side portions 12a and 12b of the housing 11, and a display portion 13 and a button group 17 which is an input unit provided on the surface of the housing 11 between the electrical resistance detection unit 20.
Moreover, the front-end | tip part of the housing | casing 11 is formed with the slit by front front-end | tip part 14a and back front-end | tip part 14b, and the electrical resistance detection part 20 is detachably fitted.

The casing 11 has a tapered shape, the tip portion to which the electrical resistance detection unit 20 having a pair of electrodes 21 at the tip is attached and detached is narrowed, and the distance between the side portions 12a and 12b is away from the tip (the rear end side). ) Is a shape that gradually spreads out toward). A display unit 13 that is a display screen is provided on the rear end side that is set wider than the pair of gaps of the electrodes 21.
Here, the portable game device according to the present embodiment is a game device that executes a game program using the detection value of the electrical resistance detection unit 20. Therefore, the distance between the pair of electrodes 21 is determined by the size of the object whose electrical resistance is to be detected. In the present embodiment, food is mainly assumed as an object. For example, the distance between the electrodes 21 is set to such an extent that an object having a size of a cherries or a basket can be detected.

In the present embodiment, as described above, food is mainly assumed as an object to be detected, and the tapered shape of the housing 11 is a shape that looks like a state when using chopsticks when handling food. The side portions 12a and 12b of the housing 11 are provided with anti-slip portions 15 and 16 at substantially intermediate positions in the longitudinal direction, respectively.
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a right-handed user operates the game device. In FIG. 3A, the side portions 12a and 12b of the housing 11 are held in such a manner as to be sandwiched between a thumb and an index finger. ing. At this time, a thumb is placed on the first anti-slip portion 15 and an index finger is placed on the second anti-slip portion 16. Therefore, the second anti-slip portion 16 is arranged in a wider range than the first anti-slip portion 15. Of course, the reverse setting is also possible for left-handed use, and both can be arranged in the same wide range.
Further, in FIG. 3B, the side portions 12a and 12b of the housing 11 are held so as to be sandwiched between the thumb and other plural fingers. Also in this case, setting the second anti-slip part 16 in a wider range than the first anti-slip part 15 is useful for making the holding easier.

By installing the tapered shape and the first and second anti-slip portions 15 and 16, even if the display portion 13 side is larger than the distance between the pair of electrodes 21, the user can sufficiently hold it. Since the pair of electrodes 21 provided at the tapered tip of the housing 11 is connected to the housing, the user can hold the housing 11 with one hand while performing the detection operation and the button group 17. Input operations can be completed with only one hand.
Such a tapered shape of the housing 11 is a shape that looks like the use state of chopsticks when handling food as described above. For users who often use chopsticks during meals, the housing of this game device is used. The body can be held without difficulty and is easy to handle.

FIG. 4 is a partially transparent perspective view showing a configuration in the vicinity of the electric resistance detection unit on the back surface of the portable game device shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 shows the rear side of the housing 11 where the display unit 13 is not provided, that is, the front end portion, and a perspective view seen through the back front end portion 14b in order to explain the holding state of the electrode 21. It has become.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the electrical resistance detection unit 20 is detachable from the housing 11, and is formed by the front end portion 14 a and the back front end portion 14 b at the front end portion of the housing 11. It is inserted into the slit. On the housing 11 side in the slit, a pair of metal springs 19 serving as terminals are provided at positions facing the electrodes 21. Further, on the housing 11 side in the slit, the release lever 18 is pivotally supported by a shaft 18b held by the housing 11, and is urged toward the electric resistance detection unit 20 by a spring 18c. A hook 18 a is provided at the tip of the release lever 18. On the other hand, each electrode 21 in the electrical resistance detection unit 20 is regulated so as not to completely protrude from the electrical resistance detection unit 20 and is slidably held.

  When the electrical resistance detection unit 20 is attached to the slit formed by the front front end portion 14a and the back front end portion 14b, the hook 18a hooks the electrical resistance detection unit 20. Each electrode 21 is brought into contact with the metal spring 19 and then biased in the tapering direction (tip portion) of the housing 11 and is held at the most protruding position in the electric resistance detection unit 20. Accordingly, the electrode 21 is pushed when a certain amount of force is applied from the detection target.

Thus, since the electrode 21 is configured to be slidable while being urged in the protruding direction, the electrode 21 can be moved in and out of the electric resistance detection unit (and the housing) in accordance with the unevenness of the detection target. Accurate detection is facilitated without worrying about the position of the housing for contact.
Furthermore, as in the present embodiment, when the detection object is mainly food or the like, the electrode portion becomes dirty because it contains moisture or oil, but the electrical resistance detection unit 20 is removable, so that cleaning is possible. It becomes easy. Further, the game apparatus main body having the electronic circuit is not destroyed or soiled, and the maintenance is facilitated.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of a portable game device according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a front view showing the display unit of the embodiment of the portable game device according to the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing displayed functions of the embodiment of the portable game device according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating categorization of detection values from the electrical resistance detection unit.
The portable game device according to the present embodiment is a game device that executes a game program using the detection value of the electrical resistance detection unit 20. Furthermore, various characters (hereinafter referred to as monsters) and foods set according to the detected values are displayed, and the material set in the game is obtained by fighting the monster, or set in the game. It is a portable game device that creates dishes by combining ingredients.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a control unit 101 that executes a game program, a storage unit 103 that stores a game program and game data, an electrical resistance detection unit 20, and buttons that are operated by a user. The input unit 107 including the group 17, the display unit 13, and the speaker 105 are configured.

As shown in FIG. 6, the display unit 13 has a monster display range 131 in the center of the screen. A monster's point display position 132 is provided at the upper left of the screen edge, and a user's point display position 133 is provided at the lower right of the screen edge. Next to the holding point display position 133, a scan mark 134 indicating that the electric resistance detector 20 is detecting (scanning) is displayed. In this embodiment, a clock function is provided, and either a day icon 135 or a night icon 136 is displayed at the upper right of the screen edge, and a day or night monster list is set.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, an example of display of the present embodiment on the display unit 13 is shown, and a list of functions executed by the control unit 101 and the description thereof can be displayed as a main menu.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, in the detection (scanning) of an object (such as food) by the electrical resistance detection unit 20, the detection values from the electrical resistance detection unit 20 are categorized by the control unit 101. . And the data of the monster corresponding to the category determined from the memory | storage part 103 are called, and the display part 13 displays.
Here, in the detection (scanning) of the target object (food etc.), the control unit 101 sets the initial state signal as the standby state, and measures from the point where other values are input, and the same value continues for 2 seconds or more. If the measurement is completed, the measurement ends. In the initial state, the screen of the display unit 13 scrolls the characters “Please scan for details”, and displays a “measuring” icon 134 when some value is measured. If the same value is measured for 2 seconds or more during the measurement, the measurement is ended as being possible. The value adopted is the center (average) value of the measurement points. If there is no stable period of 2 seconds or more even after 10 seconds have elapsed, a timeout is set.

As an example of the measurement, the electrical resistance detection unit 20 measures the resistance value of an object (such as food) that contacts the electrode 21 at a partial pressure ratio with respect to the internal resistance. When an 8-bit object is used, the value obtained is 0 to 255, and therefore, in FIG. 8, these are divided into 10 categories and representative objects (food items, etc.) are shown.
In the control unit 101, it is also possible to define a category that appears only within a narrow range. For example, a rare appearance table is created by specifying a narrower range in some of the above categories. When the detected value falls within this range, a table different from that shown in FIG. 8 can be selected to include monsters corresponding to materials with a low acquisition rate.

  A monster is selected through the above-described categorization by the control unit 101, and the standby monster is scrolled and displayed from the bottom of the screen of the display unit 13. After the monster image is displayed, you can switch the screen and display the name and capture level.

  Next, the display shifts to the attacked monster display. When an attacking monster is shaken, it can be guarded by pressing a guard button set in the button group 17 as an input unit. The monster's attack state changes from standby state → attack state → standby state → attack state. Attacks on monsters are effective when in this standby state. The waiting time is set for each monster. The time interval (attack speed) from the monster's standby to the attack and the stiffening time are generally set shorter as the level of the monster increases.

  When a monster is defeated, the material corresponding to the monster is acquired, and the material is displayed. At that time, a list of about 1 to 5 acquired materials is set for each monster, and a probability is set for each. For example, the data of the acquired material list is executed based on the ID of the material, the achievement rate of the recipe starting to appear, and the acquisition probability. This is called “gourmet scan” (food scan and monster battle).

  In “stirring”, selection is made on a selection screen on which ingredients obtained by “gourmet scanning” are displayed, and “stirring” is performed to create a dish. In the case of a dish that has not been cooked so far, a message “I went to the menu” is displayed and the dish that has been made is registered in the list of dishes that have been created so far stored in the storage unit 103.

  In addition, in the case of a registered dish for the first time, the experience value of the user slightly increases. As this experience value increases, the user's points and attack power increase. Furthermore, the number of monsters included in the above-described category can be set to increase according to the number of dishes to be created. This increases the freshness and allows the game to be played over a long period of time.

  In this manner, the portable game device causes a character to appear according to the measurement result of the electrical resistance value of an object (food, etc.), and is a detection step (a monster that is a character scanned by the electrical resistance detector 20 on the object) Mobile game device that consists of the steps of acquiring materials by fighting with the monsters that are characters (up to here is “gourmet scan”), and the step of completing the dishes by combining the materials (“cutter”) It is.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but includes modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved.
In the present embodiment, the position of the electrode 21 is arranged substantially parallel to the display surface of the display unit 13, but may be arranged vertically.
Further, the electric resistance detection unit 20 may be completely fixed. In the case of detachable, the configuration may be a detachable configuration such as screwing or screwing other than the above. Further, the electrode 21 may be completely fixed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Portable game device 11 Case 13 Display part 14a Front tip part 14b Front tip part 15,16 1st and 2nd antiskid part 17 Button group 18 Release lever 18a Hook 18b Shaft 18c Spring 19 Metal spring 20 Electrical resistance detection part 21 Electrode 101 Control unit 103 Storage unit 105 Speaker 107 Input unit

Claims (14)

A tapered housing;
An electrical resistance detector provided at a tapered tip of the housing;
A display unit provided on one side which is a part away from the tapered tip of the housing;
A portable game apparatus comprising: an input unit provided on the other part of the casing.   The portable game device according to claim 1, wherein the input unit is provided between the display unit and the electrical resistance detection unit.   The portable game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the electrical resistance detection unit is a pair of electrodes protruding from the tip portion. The case is configured such that the tip of the pair of electrodes is regarded as the tip of a chopstick, and both side portions of the case connected to the tip of the pair of electrodes are shaped as if the chopsticks are in use. 4. The portable game device according to claim 3 , wherein   The portable game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein an anti-slip portion is provided on at least a part of a side portion of the housing.   The non-slip portion is provided on both sides of the housing, and the non-slip portion provided on the other side is wider than the anti-slip portion provided on one side. The portable game apparatus according to claim 5, wherein Portable game device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the electrode of the electrical resistance detecting unit is possible and out while being biased to the extended direction. The electrical resistance detecting unit, a portable game device according to claim 3 or 4 or 7, characterized in that it is detachably attached to the housing.   The program execution means which displays the character according to the detected value of the target object from the said electrical resistance detection part by the said display part, and performs the game using the said character is provided. A portable game device according to claim 1.   The portable game device according to claim 9, wherein the program execution unit repeatedly displays the standby state and the attack state of the character.   The said program execution means enables attack operation from the said input part at the time of the said character's standby state, and enables defense operation from the said input part at the time of the attack state of the said character. Portable game device.   The portable game device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the program execution unit sets a repeated display interval between the standby state and the attack state for each character.   The portable game device according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the program execution means extracts and stores one of the parts constituting the character when a winning condition is satisfied. The program execution means can display a corresponding menu on the display unit by combining a plurality of the extracted and stored parts, and determines the number of characters to be selected according to the number of menus. portable game device according to 13.

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