JP6701357B2 - Boarding equipment for VR amusement - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a boarding device used by a user for VR (Virtual Reality) amusement to board, and in particular, boarding at the same time as viewing virtual reality video, and then operating in synchronization with the video to board the vehicle. The present invention relates to a boarding device for VR amusement, which allows a passenger to experience the sensation when he or she does and suppresses the passenger from causing VR sickness.

  BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, many technologies related to virtual reality (VR), which enable a user to obtain various simulated experiences by boarding while viewing and listening, have been developed and utilized in various situations. In recent years, the technology related to virtual reality has made rapid progress, and many technologies have been developed that enable people to get a realistic sensation of being there through visual and tactile sensations while staying indoors. It is used in all fields.

  Virtual reality refers to technology for allowing a user to perceive and perceive the space as if it were real, and technology for creating such an environment in a virtual space created by a computer. The technology related to virtual reality is already widely used in the fields of medical care, advertising, education, etc., and has the possibility of further use and utilization, but in recent years, entertainment using virtual reality technology has become popular. In the limelight, various amusement machines using virtual reality technology have been developed and provided.

  For example, as an amusement device that uses virtual reality technology, the user can watch a spherical image of a tourist spot or an image of when riding on a roller coaster on a dedicated viewing device and allow the user to watch it. By riding on the device and using the viewing device, the user can enjoy sightseeing while being at home or can experience various attractions such as riding on a roller coaster in a simulated manner.

  In such amusement using virtual reality, a user mainly wears a goggle-type image viewing device to view an image. This video viewing device is equipped with a gyro, an acceleration sensor, a position tracking mechanism, etc. When the user turns or moves in any direction, the sensor detects the direction and movement of the user, and from the viewpoint of the user. A control device is added to change the image to a visible image.

  Furthermore, when the user rides on the boarding device with the video viewing device attached, and the boarding device vibrates, swings, etc. in response to the video to be viewed, the user can ride on the vehicle. It is possible to feel as if they were moving. Due to such a configuration, various tastes have been elaborated on the video contents, and various devices have been added to the devices on which the users board.

  As a technology related to a boarding device used for virtual reality, for example, there is Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-175582. Here, a personal computer that inputs time code from the VTR operates the drive unit in synchronization with the time code and the like by a program, and synchronizes the image and sound from the VTR with the moving vibration generated in the drive unit. As for the drive unit, a wind speed sensation technique using a structure in which a chair is moved up and down or a vibration drive device is moved back and forth and left and right and a fan is disclosed.

  According to this technology, it is possible to certainly obtain a sensation that is synchronized with video and audio of a VTR or the like, but there are few events that can be experienced by a user who has boarded the boarding device, and thus there is a problem of lack of power. there were. In addition, if the synchronization to be taken between the image and the drive of various devices such as the boarding device is unsatisfactory, and especially if the interlocking operation of the drive unit is insufficient, there is a difference from the actual experience that the body has, so-called VR. There was a problem of causing a sickness, and it was not possible to be an excellent boarding device for virtual reality.

Therefore, it is desired to develop a boarding device for a VR amusement that exquisitely reproduces the sensation of getting on a vehicle and that suppresses passengers from getting VR sickness by accurate synchronous control and can experience a powerful virtual reality. Was there.
JP-A-6-175582

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is a boarding device for a user used for VR (Virtual Reality) amusement to board and stand up or sit down. The boarding device for VR amusement that allows the passenger to experience a powerful sensation when riding in a vehicle by performing the taken action, and suppresses the passenger from causing VR sickness by accurate synchronous control. The purpose is to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, a VR amusement boarding device according to the present invention is a VR unit for viewing a virtual reality (VR) image, a base unit, a vehicle body swingably mounted on the base unit. a viewing device and, VR amusement for riding apparatus capable of synchronous control with precision consisting the VR amusement for boarding device, installed at a position pair toward the boarding body blowing wind toward the boarding member A virtual management (VR) image is managed and a video management playback unit that performs playback processing for the VR viewing device, and an integrated control unit that directs and controls the operation of the blower unit are provided. In order to perform the air blowing process by the air blowing unit while synchronizing with the VR image displayed on the VR viewing device, the image management reproducing unit records the VR image data and the event information in the storage unit, and The VR video data is transmitted to the VR viewing device, and the event information including the record of the presence/absence of an event at the reproduction position of the VR video data is transmitted to the integrated control means, and the integrated control means follows the received event information. The air blowing amount is controlled by the air blowing means toward the vehicle, and the event information is event flag data indicating whether or not there is an event at a specific reproduction position of the VR video data. The video management playback means transmits event flag data at the current playback location of the VR video data as event information to the integrated control means, and the integrated control means receives the event information, When the event information is an acceleration flag, the blower is instructed and controlled to blow air toward the passenger for a certain period of time, and the blower senses that the user is infinitely accelerating. In order to add the above, if the event information is an acceleration flag, a process of gradually reducing the air flow rate during the air flow operation toward the vehicle is performed for a certain period of time before increasing the air flow rate by the air blower. Is.

Further, the VR amusement boarding device is equipped with a spraying unit that is installed in a position close to the vehicle and sprays minute water droplets (atomic particles) toward the vehicle, and the integrated control unit is the spraying unit. This is a configuration for instructing and controlling the operation of.
Also, the VR amusement for boarding device while synchronizing with the VR image displayed on the VR viewing device, for performing the spray process by the spray means, the integrated control unit, along on the received event information Thus, the spraying process is controlled by the spraying means.

  Further, the integrated control means receives event information based on an instruction from a user and controls the air flow rate toward the vehicle by the air blow means based on the event information and/or the spray process by the spray means. The control is performed.

Further , the event information further comprises a spray flag, and the integrated control means receives the event information, and if the event information is a spray flag, the integrated control means notifies the vehicle to the spray means. It is a configuration for instructing and controlling to spray toward a certain time.

A VR amusement boarding apparatus according to the present invention includes a base section, a boarding body that is swingably installed on the base section, and a VR viewing apparatus for viewing a virtual reality (VR) image. A riding device for a VR amusement capable of accurate synchronous control, wherein the base part is equipped with a support member for swingably supporting the vehicle at a single point at substantially the center of the base part, and A plurality of elevating means for applying a moving operation (pressure) in each direction of each edge of the vehicle to swing the vehicle with the member as the central axis are provided at positions corresponding to each edge of the vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with a support receiving member for connecting to the supporting member at a center of gravity of the vehicle, and an elevating means receiving portion is provided at a position corresponding to the elevating means at an edge of the vehicle. It is equipped with counter weights at both ends of the supporting means of the elevating means receiving part arranged in the center, and the base part is further adjusted by adjusting the elevating means composed of a plurality of parts. It is also a configuration equipped with angle control means for adjusting and controlling the swing angle of the vehicle.

Further, the VR amusement boarding device according to the present invention includes a base portion, a vehicle body swingably installed on the base portion, and a VR viewing device for viewing a virtual reality (VR) image. A VR amusement boarding device capable of accurate synchronous control, wherein the boarding body is a substantially rectangular plate-like member, and the base portion is a support for swingably supporting the boarding body at one point. A member corresponding to each corner of the vehicle is provided with a member provided substantially at the center of the base, and lifting means for adding a moving operation in each direction of each corner of the vehicle to swing the vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with a support receiving member for connecting to the support member at substantially the center of the vehicle, and an elevating means receiving portion is provided at a position corresponding to the elevating means at each corner. It is equipped with a counterweight at each corner, and the base part further controls the operation of the elevating means composed of the plurality of parts individually to adjust and control the swinging angle of the vehicle. It is also a structure equipped with an angle control means.

Further, the elevating means has a structure in which each cylinder is a power cylinder for generating power in order to transmit a dynamic pressure for rocking the vehicle.
Further, the integrated control means is further for instructing and controlling the operation of the angle control means, and based on the event information received from the video management reproduction means, the integrated control means controls the operation of the vehicle by the angle control means. This is a configuration for performing adjustment control of the swing angle.

  Further, the event information includes a plurality of expansion/contraction flags corresponding to the respective elevating/lowering means in order to individually expand/contract each of the plurality of elevating/lowering means. When the event information is the expansion/contraction flag for instructing the expansion/contraction of the specific lifting/lowering means after receiving the event information, the lifting/lowering means corresponding to the expansion/contraction flag is expanded/contracted to the angle control means. By instructing and controlling so as to change the tilt angle of the vehicle in each direction, the vehicle is rocked.

The support member is composed of a ball bearing.
Further, the elevating means includes a power cylinder having a power cylinder arranged horizontally and a substantially L-shaped power transmission part connected to the base part so as to be axially rotatable, and the power connection part connected to the base part. The piston movement of the power cylinder is transmitted to the lifting means receiving portion provided on the vehicle through the power transmission portion.

Further, the elevating means receiving portion is composed of an elastic member for buffering and transmitting the dynamic pressure for rocking the vehicle.
The elastic member is composed of a rubber damper.

  Further, the VR amusement boarding device further includes a plurality of cord-shaped suspension members for suspending the vehicle at a constant angle and a plurality of traction members for controlling the suspension members to be traction. And, the boarding body is swingably suspended in the base portion at a fixed angle, and the boarding body is equipped with a plate body on which a user rides, and the base portion. Is a configuration in which a suspension member for suspending the suspension member is provided at a position located on the upper side or the side surface of the vehicle, and the towing unit adjusts the length of each of the plurality of suspension members. The angle control means for adjusting and controlling the installation angle and/or height of the vehicle is also configured.

In addition, the pulling unit adjusts the length of the suspension member by performing a winding/pulling-out operation by a rotational drive of a motor under the control of an angle control unit or an extension/contraction operation of a power cylinder to adjust the angle of the vehicle. Is a configuration for controlling the.
Further, the suspension member is configured by one member selected from rubber, spring, string, wire or chain.

Further, the suspension member is configured by a pulley-shaped member or a pulley in order to smoothly pull the suspension member.
Further, the integrated control means further directs/controls the operation of the angle control means, and according to the event information received from the video management reproduction means, the angle of the boarding body and/or the angle control means according to the event information. This is a configuration for performing height adjustment control.

  Further, the event information includes a plurality of expansion/contraction flags corresponding to the plurality of towing members provided in the towing unit, because the towing unit individually expands/contracts each of the plurality of suspension members. When the event information is an expansion/contraction flag for instructing expansion or contraction of a specific suspension member after receiving the event information from the image management/playback means, a pulling unit is provided for the angle control means. By instructing and controlling the suspension member corresponding to the expansion/contraction flag so as to extend or contract, the inclination angle of the vehicle in each direction is changed to swing or the height of the vehicle is changed. is there.

  Further, the power cylinder is composed of one or more cylinders selected from a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or an electric cylinder.

Since the present invention has the configuration as described in detail above, it has the following effects.
1. Since the VR amusement boarding device is provided with the blowing means and/or the spraying means, the user feels as if he/she actually feels wind, drizzle, fog, etc. by riding on the boarding body while watching the VR image. Can be given. Further, since the integrated control means is provided, it is possible to perform precise control of the air blowing means and the spraying means in a finely tuned manner and with virtually no discrepancy.
2. Since the integrated control means controls the air blowing means and the spraying means based on the event information recorded in the video management reproducing means, the air blowing processing by the air blowing means and the spraying by the spraying means are synchronized with the VR image. The processing can be performed, and the user can be given a more realistic sensation without VR sickness.

3. Since the integrated control means is configured to receive the event information based on the instruction from the user, it becomes possible to generate an event at any timing by the user other than the predetermined event.
4. Since the acceleration flag and the spray flag are provided as the event information, it is possible to allow the user to experience an event corresponding to the image, such as acceleration or splashing, by the control by the integrated control unit according to the event information.

5. Before the air blowing unit increases the air blowing amount, the air blowing amount toward the vehicle is gradually reduced for a certain period of time, so that the user is infinitely accelerated by repeating the acceleration flag. It is possible to get a sense.
6. Since the plurality of lifting means for swinging the vehicle about the support member as the central axis are provided, the vehicle can be freely tilted in all directions, and the movement of the vehicle according to the VR image can be realized. .

7. Since the boarding member is a substantially rectangular plate-shaped member, it is possible to obtain the sensation of moving the user in a fixed place (room) where the user is.
8. Since the lifting means is a power cylinder, it is possible to smoothly and powerfully transmit power to the vehicle.

9. Since the integrated control means is configured to instruct and control the individual operations of the elevating means, it is possible to control the swinging motion of the vehicle synchronized with the VR image.
10. Since a plurality of expansion/contraction flags corresponding to each elevating means are provided as event information, it is possible to finely control the complicated operation of each elevating means according to the event information, and realize the swing motion of the vehicle to realize the VR image. It is possible for the user to experience the motion of the boarding body that is in synchronization with or following.

11. Since the support member that supports the vehicle at one point is constituted by the ball bearing, it is possible to realize smooth swinging of the vehicle around the ball bearing.
12. Since the power cylinders that constitute the lifting means are arranged horizontally and connected to the lifting means receiving portion via a power transmission part of a substantially L-shape, it is possible to realize a complicated swinging motion of the vehicle. Is possible.

13. Since the elevating means receiving portion is made of an elastic member, the pressing or traction force of the power cylinder via the power transmission portion is somewhat buffered and transmitted to the riding body, so that the riding comfort of the riding body can be mild.
14. Since a rubber damper is used as the elastic member, it is possible to play at the connection between the power transmission unit and the vehicle, and a better cushioning effect can be obtained. It is possible to obtain the effect that the body swings (in synchronization with the image).

15. Since the vehicle is suspended by the suspension member and the towing unit having a plurality of towing members for controlling the suspension member to be pulled is provided, the vehicle can be swingably suspended in the base unit at a constant angle. Further, since the angle control means for adjusting the length of each suspension member is provided, it becomes possible to adjust and control the installation angle and/or height of the vehicle.
16. As the structure of the towing unit, the length of the suspension member is adjusted by the rotational drive of the motor and the expansion and contraction of the power cylinder under the control of the angle control means, so it can be used for applications such as quick swing motion and slow swing motion. It becomes possible to select according to it.

17. Since the suspension member is made of rubber, springs, strings, wires, or chains, it is possible to reproduce all manners of shaking, such as swift shaking of the vehicle and slow shaking.
18. Since the suspension member is composed of a pulley-shaped member or a pulley, it is possible to smoothly pull by the pulling portion.

19. Since the integrated control means is configured to instruct and control the operation of the angle control means, it is possible to perform the angle and/or height adjustment control of the vehicle based on the event information.
20. As a plurality of expansion/contraction flags corresponding to each lifting means are provided as event information, it is possible to finely control the complicated operation of the towing unit based on the event information, and the angle of the vehicle or the height of the vehicle can be controlled. It becomes possible to realize the movement control of the vehicle in synchronization with the VR image.

21. Since a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric cylinder is used as the power cylinder, the cylinder can be used according to the application and environment.

  Hereinafter, a boarding device for VR amusement according to the present invention will be described in detail based on an embodiment shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a VR amusement boarding device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of a VR amusement boarding device.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a VR amusement boarding device 1 according to the present invention is a virtual reality (VR) device used for an amusement, which includes a base part 100, a boarding body 200, and a VR viewing device 300. A device capable of reproducing the sensation of getting on a vehicle or the like and allowing the user to experience the sensation when riding on a vehicle or the like while boarding while watching a VR image, and suppressing the onset of VR sickness of the user capable of accurate synchronous control. Is.

  The base portion 100 is a member that serves as a base of the VR amusement riding apparatus 1, and is a base member that supports or stabilizes the riding body 200 by mounting or hanging it. In the present embodiment, the base 100 is composed of an iron rectangular frame. However, the base 100 is not limited to this, and materials such as steel and wood can be selected as appropriate, and a flat mold or a dome can be used. It is possible to select any shape such as a mold.

  The riding body 200 is a member that is swingably installed on the base unit 100, and is installed on or inside the base unit 100 in a state capable of performing a swinging motion. The boarding body 200 is a portion on which the user boards when using the VR amusement boarding device 1, and as described later, the user has a configuration in which the user stands up or sits on the boarding body 200 to enjoy virtual reality.

  The VR viewing device 300 is a device for playing/displaying a video used for playing a virtual reality video, and includes a computer 310 and a video display means 320 worn by a user. The computer 310 is equipped with a storage unit 312 composed of an arbitrary storage medium, and the VR image data 20 is stored in the storage unit 312. Further, the image display means 320 is a projection device for allowing the viewing of VR images, and in the present embodiment, it is configured mainly as a goggle type projection device, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, it is possible to use a projection device having another structure. For example, it is possible to use a projection device such as a retinal projection screen that directly forms and projects an image on the retina, or a dome screen that is spherical and projects an image on the inner wall of the sphere when the user is inside the sphere. Is.

  The VR amusement boarding device 1 according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which a blower 10 and/or a sprayer 11 is equipped. The blower unit 10 is a member that is installed at a position facing the boarding body 200 and performs a blowing process toward a front surface, a back surface, or a side surface of a user who has boarded the boarding body 200. That is, the air blowing process is performed toward the front (in some cases, the back) of the boarding user. In the present embodiment, a propeller-type blower is used as the blowing means, but the blowing means is not limited to this, and any structure having a blowing function can be appropriately selected and used.

  In addition, the spraying means 11 is a member that is installed at a position facing the vehicle 200 and sprays toward the front, back, or side of the user who has boarded the vehicle 200. In the present embodiment, the vehicle 200 is sprayed. Is sprayed toward the front surface of the vehicle, that is, the front surface (in some cases, the back surface) of the boarding user. In the present embodiment, the spraying means 11 has a structure in which the spray-type sprayer receives pressure from the compressor to spray water in the form of fine water droplets (atomic particles), but is not limited to this. Any structure can be used as long as it can spray water.

  Both the blowing unit 10 and the spraying unit 11 may be installed, or one of them may be selected and a plurality of units may be installed. When both the air blowing means 10 and the spraying means 11 are installed, the spraying means 11 may be installed on either the front side or the rear side of the air blowing means 10, and is appropriately selected according to the type of VR image and the effect of spraying. It is possible to select.

  The VR amusement boarding device 1 according to the present invention is configured to include a video management/playback unit 400 and an integrated control unit 500. The video management playback means 400 is a member that manages the VR videos and performs the playback processing of the VR videos to the VR viewing device 300, and the VR video data 20 recorded in the storage means 312 of the computer 310 is sequentially mounted by the user. The configuration is such that transmission processing is performed to the video display means 320.

  The video management/playback unit 400 is software for playing VR video installed in the computer 310 in the present embodiment, but is not limited to this configuration, and may be configured to perform VR video playback processing by a dedicated device. Good.

  The integrated control means 500 directs and controls each operation of the blower means 10 and/or the spraying means 11. In this embodiment, the integrated control means 500 is software installed in the computer 310, and commands and controls from the computer 310. When the integrated control means 500 receives the command, the air blowing means 10 and/or the spraying means 11 is operated.

  In this embodiment, the video management reproduction means 400 has a configuration in which the VR video data 20 and the event information 30 are recorded in the storage means 312 of the computer 310. The VR video data 20 is video data in a moving image format that represents a virtual space that the user views through the VR viewing device 300 when using the VR amusement boarding device 1, and is CG or video data of all spheres. It is a configuration that can adopt various data formats such as.

  The event information 30 includes a record of the presence/absence of an event at the reproduction position of the VR video data 20, and the presence/absence and content of an event to be executed at a specific video position when the VR video data 20 is reproduced are recorded. The information recorded in the created data file is managed and stored in the storage unit 312 as a different file or the same file as the VR video data 20.

  Further, the video management reproduction means 400 performs a process of transmitting the VR video data 20 to the VR viewing device 300. At the same time, the video management reproduction means 400 performs a process of transmitting the event information 30 to the integrated control means 500.

  The integrated control means 500 receives the event information 30 transmitted from the video management reproduction means 400, and controls the air blowing amount toward the front surface of the vehicle 200 by the air blowing means 10 based on the received event information 30. Alternatively, the spraying means 11 controls the spraying process.

  With the above-described configuration, the VR amusement boarding device 1 performs the air blowing process by the air blowing unit 10 and/or the spraying process by the atomizing unit 11 while being almost in synchronization with the VR image displayed on the VR viewing device 300. It becomes possible to do. The details of the event information 30 will be described later.

  The integrated control means 500 can be configured to receive the event information 30 based on an instruction from the user of the VR amusement boarding device 1. In other words, the event information 30 is generated by the user's constant instruction and then transmitted to the integrated control means 500.

  Based on the event information 30 generated by this user, the integrated control means 500 performs time/quantity control of the air blown toward the front surface of the vehicle 200 by the air blower 10, or by the spraying means 11. It is configured to perform time/quantity control of the spraying process. With this configuration, an event can be generated at any timing by the user other than the predetermined event.

  More specifically, the event information 30 is a plurality of types of event flag data that indicate the presence and types of various events that occur at specific playback points of the VR video data 20 that the user views. In this embodiment, the event information 30 is composed of an acceleration flag 31 and a spray flag 32.

  The video management playback means 400 extracts event flag data at the current playback location of the VR video data 20 displayed on the VR viewing device 300 and viewed by the user from the data file managed and stored in the storage means 312, and outputs the event. The information 30 is transmitted to the integrated control means 500. Alternatively, the event information 30 based on the instruction from the user is directly transmitted to the integrated control means 500.

  The integrated control means 500 receives the transmitted event information 30 and controls the air blowing means 10 and the spraying means 11 according to the contents of the event information 30. That is, when the event information 30 is the acceleration flag 31, the integrated control unit 500 instructs and controls the air blowing unit 10 to blow air toward the vehicle 200 for a certain period of time, and the event information. When 30 is the spray flag 32, the spray means 11 is instructed and controlled to spray toward the vehicle 200 for a certain period of time.

  With this configuration, under the control of the integrated control unit 500 based on the event information 30, an event corresponding to the image such as acceleration or splashing is generated in synchronization with the VR image or at an arbitrary timing of the user. Therefore, it becomes possible for the user to experience the same situation as watching and viewing such an event and VR video in a realistic and pseudo manner.

  In addition, when the event information 30 is the acceleration flag 31, the air blowing unit 10 performs a process of gradually decreasing the air blowing amount during the air blowing operation toward the vehicle 200 in advance for a certain period of time before increasing the air blowing amount. It becomes possible to simulate an experience similar to infinite acceleration.

  For example, in the case of VR image data in which the acceleration flag 31 appears multiple times within a certain period of time, after the air blowing process is performed by the air blowing unit 10 at the acceleration point, the air blowing amount is gradually reduced, and then at the next acceleration point. The air blowing process is again performed by the air blowing unit 10. By repeating this, a feeling (experience) as if the vehicle is further accelerated can be obtained even if the actual mechanical wind speed does not change much.

  At this time, the user who is watching the VR image links the feeling of acceleration due to air blowing with the image, but it is difficult to notice that the air blowing amount is gradually suppressed. Therefore, at the next acceleration point, even if only the same amount of airflow as the previous time is received, if the VR image further accelerates, the user feels as if it further accelerated. . That is, with this configuration, it is possible to give the user a pseudo sensation as if the user were accelerating infinitely.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the VR amusement riding apparatus 1 according to the present invention includes, as shown in FIG. 1, a support member 110 for swingably supporting a riding body 200 on the base portion 100. It is configured to be installed in the center. Further, the base portion 100 is configured to be provided with a plurality of elevating means 120 at positions corresponding to the respective edge portions of the vehicle 200.

  The support member 110 is a member that supports the vehicle 200 at one point, and in this embodiment, is a large sphere (ball bearing). With this configuration, the riding body 200 is mounted on the support member 110 in a well-balanced manner, so that the riding body 200 is swingably installed.

  The support member 110 is configured by a ball bearing in this embodiment. With this configuration, the vehicle 200 can be supported at one point, and the vehicle 200 can be smoothly swung about the ball bearings. However, the configuration is not limited to this. As long as it can be supported at one point, it can be appropriately selected and used.

  The elevating means 120 is a device for rocking the vehicle 200 up and down, and provides power for rocking the vehicle 200 around the support member 110, which is a sphere provided on the base 100, as a central axis. , A device for applying from below the vehicle 200.

  The elevating means 120 is installed so as to apply dynamic pressure so that each edge of the vehicle 200 moves in each direction. For example, when the riding body 200 has a rectangular shape, the lifting means 120 are installed on the base portion 100 at positions corresponding to the four ends of the riding body 200, and a total of four lifting means 120 are provided. Will be installed for rocking.

  In addition, a support receiving member 210 for connecting to a supporting member 110, which is a swing shaft installed in the base unit 100, is installed in the riding body 200. The support receiving member 210 is a receiving portion which is on the lower side of the vehicle 200 (on the side of the base portion 100) and which is a hemispherical recess provided in the center of gravity 200c of the vehicle 200. With this configuration, the vehicle 200 can be reliably connected to the base portion 100, and a stable state can be maintained without rubbing after the connection, and the vehicle 200 can be swung in this state. Becomes

  Further, the boarding body 200 is configured such that the lifting means receiving portion 220 is provided at each of the positions corresponding to the plurality of lifting means 120 provided on the base portion 100, which is an edge portion of the riding body 200. . For example, when the vehicle 200 has a rectangular shape, the lifting/lowering means receiving portion 220 is located at a position corresponding to the four lifting/lowering means 120 installed on the base portion 100, and is below each end of the riding vehicle 200 (base portion 100 Side). With this configuration, the riding body 200 can freely swing about the support member 110 by the operations of the respective elevating means 120 so as to be at any angle.

  Furthermore, the boarding body 200 is configured to include a plurality of counterweights 230. The counterweight 230 is a member for stabilizing the swing of the vehicle 200 by assisting the swing of the vehicle 200 (elevating operation of the end portion) by the lifting means 120. In this embodiment, the counterweight 230 is provided at the opposite edge portion of the elevating means receiving portion 220 with the support receiving member 210 as the center, that is, the opposite end on the diagonal line with the support receiving member 210 as the center.

  For example, when the riding body 200 has a rectangular shape, the elevating means receiving portions 220 are provided at the four ends, but the opposite ends on the diagonal line from the respective elevating means receiving portions 220 around the support receiving member 210. The counter weights 230 are installed in the unit, and in this case, four counter weights 230 are installed at each end.

  In the present embodiment, the counterweight 230 is connected via a wire from each elevating means receiving portion 220 of the vehicle 200 to the opposite end on the diagonal line centered on the support receiving member 210, and the wire is The counterweight 230 is suspended by a pulley installed at a position higher than the boarding body 200, and is suspended by the pulley. With this configuration, since the vehicle 200 can be caught, the weights of the vehicle 200 and the counterweight 230 are not concentrated on the support member 110, and the weight of the counterweight 230 is efficiently added. Therefore, the swinging of the riding body 200 by the operation of the elevating means 120 is smooth and easy.

  The base part 100 is further equipped with an angle control means 130. The angle adjusting means 130 is a device for adjusting the raising and lowering operations of the raising and lowering means 120 installed in the base portion 100, respectively, and individually controls the operation of the plurality of raising and lowering means 120 provided in each corner portion. Then, the angle for swinging the vehicle 200 is adjusted and controlled.

  As a result, it becomes possible to control the vehicle 200 to freely tilt in all directions, and it is possible to realize the movement of the vehicle 200 according to the VR image. In addition, the user of the VR amusement riding apparatus 1 having the riding body 200 formed of a substantially rectangular plate-shaped member can obtain the sensation of moving at a certain place (room) where the user is located.

  In this embodiment, the boarding body 200 is configured by a substantially rectangular plate-shaped member. In this case, the base part is equipped with the support member 110 at substantially the center of the base part 100, and is further equipped with the elevating means 120 for rocking the vehicle 200. The elevating means 120 is configured to give power for operating each corner of the vehicle 200 in each direction.

  Further, the boarding body 200 is equipped with a support receiving member 210 for connecting to the support member 110 at substantially the center of the boarding body 200, and the lifting means receiving portion 220 is provided at a position corresponding to the lifting means 120 at each corner. Equipped. Further, a counterweight 230 is provided at each corner.

  The elevating means 120 is composed of a power cylinder 122 in this embodiment. With this configuration, each cylinder generates power for rocking the vehicle 200 and transmits the power to the vehicle 200, so that smooth and powerful power is generated for the vehicle 200. Can be transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, the integrated control means 500 can be further configured to instruct and control the operation of the angle control means 130. The integrated control means 500 adjusts and controls the swing angle of the vehicle 200 based on the event information 30 received from the video management reproduction means 400. More specifically, the integrated control means 500 instructs the angle control means 130 to perform processing based on the event information 30, whereby the swing angle of the vehicle 200 is changed. With this configuration, the individual raising/lowering operations of the raising/lowering means 120 are instructed and controlled, and the swinging movement of the vehicle 200 synchronized with the VR image can be controlled.

  The integrated control means 500 can also be configured to receive the event information 30 based on an instruction from the user of the VR amusement boarding device 1, and in this case, by the user giving a certain instruction. , Event information 30 is generated and transmitted to the integrated control means 500. The integrated control unit 500 instructs the angle control unit 130 to perform processing based on the event information 30 generated by the user, so that the swing angle of the vehicle 200 is changed.

  In the case where the integrated control means 500 is configured to instruct and control the operation of the angle control means 130, the event information 30 individually expands and contracts each of the elevating means 120, so that the elevating operation of each elevating means 120 is performed. The expansion/contraction flag 33 is event flag data for individually instructing, and the expansion/contraction flag 33 is provided with a flag corresponding to each elevating means 120.

  The integrated control means 500 receives the event information 30 from the video management reproduction means 400. Alternatively, the event information 30 generated by the user giving a certain instruction is received. When the received event information 30 is the expansion/contraction flag 33 that instructs the specific elevating/lowering means 120 to extend or contract, the integrated control means 500 instructs the angle control means 130 to notify the corresponding elevating/lowering means 120. Instruct to control/expand or contract.

  For example, when the expansion/contraction flag 33 is the extension instruction, the angle control means 120 is instructed to extend the corresponding elevating means 120. When the expansion/contraction flag 33 indicates contraction, the angle control unit 120 is instructed to contract the corresponding lifting/lowering unit 120. With this configuration, the inclination angle of the boarding body 200 in each direction is changed and swung. With this configuration, it is possible to finely control the complicated operation of each elevating means 120 based on the event information 30, so that the user can experience the movement of the vehicle in synchronization with the VR image. It will be possible.

  The structure of the elevating means 120 will be described. The elevating means 120 is composed of a power cylinder 122, and is configured to swing the vehicle 200 by applying force to each end of the vehicle 200 by the expansion and contraction movement of a plurality of cylinders. In the present embodiment, the power cylinder 122 is arranged so as to be substantially horizontal as shown in FIG. Further, the power cylinder 122 is installed in a centrifugal direction centered on the support member 110.

  In addition, a plurality of elevating means 120 is provided with a power transmission section 124, respectively. The power transmission unit 124 is a device for transmitting the expanding and contracting piston motion generated by the power cylinder 122 to the vehicle 200. In the present embodiment, the power transmission unit 124 is a member having a substantially L-shape, and rotates about the base unit 100. Connected freely.

  The expanding/contracting piston movement of the power cylinder 122 connected to the base portion 100 is transmitted to the elevating means receiving portion 220 provided in the vehicle 200 via the power transmitting portion 124 having a substantially L shape. The power transmission part 124 has an L-shaped bent portion as an axis, a connection side with the power cylinder 122 is downward, and a connection side with the elevating means receiving part 220 is outward (a centrifugal direction centered on the support member 110). Each of them is installed so that it can move axially.

  Therefore, as the power cylinder 122 extends, the L-shaped power transmission portion 124 rotates about its axis to pull up the lifting means receiving portion 220, and one end of the vehicle 200 rises while being attracted to the support member 110 side. To do. Further, as the power cylinder 122 contracts, the L-shaped power transmission unit 124 rotates about its axis and pushes down the elevating means receiving unit 220, so that one end of the vehicle 200 moves down while pressing against the support member 110 side. By performing these operations by the elevating means 120 installed at each end, the boarding body 200 is raised while being pulled in each direction, or is lowered while being pushed. By combining the operations of the respective elevating and lowering means 120, the vehicle 200 can be rocked in a complicated manner.

  The elevating means receiving portion 220 is made of an elastic member. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the dynamic pressure generated by the power cylinder 122 of the elevating means 120 from being directly transmitted to the vehicle 200, buffer the swinging motion of the vehicle 200, and achieve a mild condition. It becomes possible to make it a ride. In this embodiment, the elastic member is composed of a rubber damper. With this configuration, the connection between the power transmission unit and the vehicle can be played, and a better cushioning effect can be obtained, and the vehicle can be moved by the user's own movement (linked with the image). It became possible to obtain the effect of swinging (in synchronization with the image). The elastic member is not limited to the rubber damper, and can be appropriately selected and used as long as it is a soft material that can provide a cushioning effect.

  Next, another embodiment of the VR amusement boarding device 1 according to the present invention will be described. The VR amusement riding apparatus 1 according to the present invention can be configured to include a suspension member 240 and a towing unit 600, as shown in FIG.

  The suspension member 240 is a member that suspends the vehicle 200 at a constant angle, and includes a plurality of cord-shaped members. Further, the towing unit 600 is a device that controls the pulling of the suspension member 240 that is a string-like member, and has a configuration in which a plurality of pulling members provided in the pulling unit individually control the length of each of the suspension members 240. .. In the present exemplary embodiment, the riding body 200 is configured to be suspended within the base portion 100 by the suspension member 240 so as to be swingable at a constant angle.

  The boarding body 200 is configured to include a plate body 250. The plate body 250 is a member for a user to board, and in this embodiment, a seat chair is further provided. In addition, the base unit 100 is equipped with a suspension member 140 for suspending the suspension member 240 at a position located on the upper side or the side surface of the riding body 200 in order to suspend the vehicle 200 with a plurality of suspension members 240. Consist of the composition. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described seat chair, and there may be a configuration in which the user stands on the plate body 250 to board. As a result, since both hands can be freely used in the standing state, an effect that the game property is enhanced is brought about. In this case, a fall prevention fence (not shown) surrounding the user may be further installed on the plate body 250 so that the user does not fall down or fall out of the swinging plate body 250. is there.

  The towing unit 600 is equipped with an angle control means 610. The angle adjusting means 610 is a device for adjusting the length of each of the string-shaped suspension members 240 for suspending the vehicle 200, and controls the length of each of the suspension members 240 that are installed by controlling each pulling member. The control is performed individually and in a composite manner. This makes it possible to adjust and control the installation angle and/or height of the vehicle 200, and by synchronizing with the VR image, makes the user feel the illusion that he or she is riding in a rocking vehicle. Is possible. It is also possible to move the boarding body 200 up and down, and by making the boarding body 200 in contact with the ground (or the base part 100) at the lowest point, the feeling of landing or grounding can be obtained. In addition to being able to give the user, it is possible to give the user a feeling of floating in the air by raising the riding body 200. For example, by descending the climbing vehicle 200 to the lowest point all at once, it is possible to obtain a feeling that the vehicle 200 is in contact with the ground (or the base portion 100) and is stable, and thus the user can obtain the feeling of landing. Become.

  In the present embodiment, the towing unit 600 is configured to use a motor or a power cylinder as a power source. That is, the angle control means 610 controls the winding and withdrawing operations of the motor, which is a pulling member connected to each suspension member 240, by the rotation drive, or the power that is a pulling member connected to each suspension member 240. Controls the expansion and contraction motion of the cylinder.

  Since the plurality of suspension members 240 that are installed are individually connected to the motors or power cylinders that are the traction members, the angle control unit 610 individually controls the operation of the motors or power cylinders. It is possible to adjust the length of the suspension member 240 and control the angle of the vehicle 200, and it is possible to select a quick swing operation, a slow swing operation, or the like according to the application.

  The suspension member 240 is made of rubber, spring, string, wire or chain in this embodiment. With this configuration, it is possible to reproduce all kinds of shaking such as swift shaking of the vehicle 200 and slow shaking.

  In the present embodiment, the suspension member 140 installed on the upper portion of the base portion 100 is configured by a pulley-shaped member or a pulley. With this configuration, the extension/contraction operation of the suspension member 24 by the towing unit 600 can be transmitted to the vehicle 200 without loss, and the towing unit 600 can smoothly pull the vehicle 200.

  The integrated control means 500 in this embodiment is further configured to instruct and control the operation of the angle control means 610. The integrated control means 500 receives the event information 30 from the video management reproduction means 400. Alternatively, the event information 30 generated by the user giving a certain instruction is received. Based on the received event information 30, the angle control means 610 adjusts the angle and/or height of the vehicle. With this configuration, it is possible to adjust the angle of the vehicle 200 based on the event information 30.

  The event information 30 is composed of a plurality of expansion/contraction flags 33 corresponding to a plurality of towing members provided in the towing unit 600, and is used as information for the towing unit 600 to individually extend and contract each of the plurality of suspension members 240. used.

  The integrated control means 500 receives the event information 30 generated and transmitted by the video management playback means 400 or the user, and then the received event information 30 instructs the expansion/contraction flag 33 to extend or contract the specific suspension member 240. In this case, the integrated control unit 500 instructs the angle control unit 610 to instruct/control the pulling unit 600 to extend or contract the suspension member 240 corresponding to the expansion/contraction flag 33.

  For example, when the expansion/contraction flag 33 is an extension instruction, the angle control means 610 is instructed to extend the corresponding suspension member 240. At this time, the angle control unit 610 controls the corresponding pulling member of the pulling unit 600 to extend the suspension member 240. When the expansion/contraction flag 33 indicates a contraction instruction, the angle control means 610 is instructed to contract the corresponding suspension member 240. At this time, the angle control unit 610 controls the corresponding pulling member of the pulling unit 600 to contract the suspension member 240. With this configuration, the inclination angle of the vehicle 200 in each direction is changed, rocked, or the height of the vehicle 200 is changed.

  With this configuration, it is possible to finely control the complicated operation of each suspension member 240 based on the event information 30, so that the user can experience the synchronized movement of the riding body 200 that does not deviate from the VR image. It becomes possible. In addition, in the present embodiment, further, the fine control of the suspension member 240 by the angle control means 610 makes it possible to vibrate the vehicle 200. As a result, when the user is seated on the boarding body 200, vibration can be felt at the buttocks and at the feet when the user is standing up, and it is possible to produce any complicated VR experience.

  As the power cylinder used in this embodiment, it is possible to use one or more hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders or electric cylinders. With this configuration, the cylinder can be used according to the application and environment.

  With the above configuration, the user can experience the swing of the riding body 200 in synchronization with the VR image while viewing the VR image, and can feel as if the user were in the VR image space. Is possible. In addition, it is possible to accurately control the deviation between the vibration visually perceived from the VR image and the vibration generated by the VR amusement boarding device 1 actually on board. That is, by using the VR amusement boarding device 1 according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a VR amusement boarding device capable of suppressing unexpected VR motion sickness.

Schematic diagram of a boarding device for VR amusement according to the present invention Schematic diagram of another embodiment of the boarding device for VR amusement

1 VR Amusement Boarding Device 10 Blower Means 11 Spraying Means 20 VR Image Data 30 Event Information 31 Acceleration Flag 32 Spraying Flag 33 Expansion/contraction Flag 100 Base Part 110 Supporting Member 120 Elevating Means 122 Power Cylinder 124 Power Transmission Unit 130 Angle Control Means 140 Suspension Suspension member 200 Vehicle 200c Center of gravity 210 Support receiving member 220 Elevating means receiving portion 230 Counterweight 240 Suspension member 250 Plate 300 VR viewing device 310 Computer 312 Storage means 320 Video display means 400 Video management playback means 500 Integrated control means 600 Traction Part 610 angle control means

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Accurate synchronization control including a base unit (100), a vehicle (200) swingably installed on the base unit, and a VR viewing device (300) for viewing virtual reality (VR) images. In a possible VR amusement boarding device (1),
The VR amusement boarding device (1) is installed at a position facing the boarding body (200), and is equipped with a blowing unit (10) for blowing air toward the boarding body (200), and at the same time, a virtual reality ( Equipped with video management playback means (400) for managing VR) video and playback processing for the VR viewing device (300), and integrated control means (500) for instructing and controlling the operation of the blowing means (10). Then
In order to perform the air blowing process by the air blowing means (10) while synchronizing with the VR image displayed on the VR viewing device (300),
The video management reproduction means (400) records the VR video data (20) and the event information (30) in the storage means, transmits the VR video data (20) to the VR viewing device (300), and The event information (30) including the record of the presence or absence of an event at the reproduction position of the VR video data (20) is transmitted to the integrated control means (500),
The integrated control means (500), along with the received event information (30), for controlling the amount of air blown toward the vehicle (200) by the air blower (10),
The event information (30) is each event flag data indicating the presence/absence of an event at a specific reproduction position of the VR video data (20), and includes an acceleration flag (31), and the video management reproduction means (400). Transmits event flag data at the current reproduction position of the VR video data (20) as event information (30) to the integrated control means (500), and the integrated control means (500) sends the event information (30). ) Is received and the event information (30) is the acceleration flag (31), the blower means (10) is instructed to blow air toward the vehicle (200) for a certain period of time.・Control and
Since the blower means (10) gives the user a feeling of infinite acceleration, if the event information (30) is an acceleration flag (31), before the amount of blown air by the blower means (10) is increased. 1. A boarding device for a VR amusement characterized in that a process for gradually reducing the amount of air blown toward the vehicle (200) is gradually performed for a certain period of time.   The VR amusement boarding device (1) is equipped with a spraying means (11) installed near the boarding body (200) and spraying fine water droplets (atoms) toward the boarding body (200). At the same time, the integrated control means (500) directs and controls the operation of the spraying means (11), and the VR amusement boarding device according to claim 1. The VR amusement boarding device (1),
In order to perform the spraying process by the spraying means (11) while synchronizing with the VR image displayed on the VR viewing device (300),
3. The VR amusement boarding device according to claim 2, wherein the integrated control means (500) controls the spraying process by the spraying means (11) in accordance with the received event information (30).   The integrated control means (500) receives the event information (30) based on an instruction from the user and, based on the event information (30), sends air to the vehicle (200) by the air blowing means (10). The VR amusement boarding device according to claim 2, wherein the control of the air volume and/or the control of the spraying process by the spraying means (11) is performed. The event information (30) further comprises a spray flag (32),
The integrated control means (500) receives the event information (30), and if the event information (30) is a spray flag (32), the integrated control means (500) is a vehicle for the spray means (11). The boarding device for VR amusement according to claim 2, wherein it is instructed and controlled so as to spray toward (200) for a certain period of time. Accurate synchronization control including a base unit (100), a vehicle (200) swingably installed on the base unit, and a VR viewing device (300) for viewing virtual reality (VR) images. In a possible VR amusement boarding device (1),
The base portion (100) is equipped with a support member (110) for swingably supporting the vehicle (200) at one point at substantially the center of the base portion (100), and the support member (110). Each of the vehicle (200) is provided with an elevating means (120) for applying a moving operation (pressure) in each direction of each edge of the vehicle (200) in order to swing the vehicle (200) about the center axis. Equipped with multiple at the position corresponding to the edge,
The vehicle (200) is equipped with a support receiving member (210) for connecting to the support member (110) at the center of gravity (200c) of the vehicle (200), and the edge of the vehicle (200). The elevating means receiving part (220) is provided at a position corresponding to the elevating means (120), and further, at both ends of which the support receiving members (110) of the elevating means receiving part (220) are arranged in the center. It is a configuration equipped with a counter weight (230),
The base portion (100) is further equipped with an angle control means (130) for adjusting and controlling the swing angle of the vehicle (200) by adjusting each of the plurality of lifting means (120). Characteristic VR amusement boarding device. Accurate synchronization control including a base unit (100), a vehicle (200) swingably installed on the base unit, and a VR viewing device (300) for viewing virtual reality (VR) images. In a possible VR amusement boarding device (1),
The boarding body (200) is composed of a substantially rectangular plate-shaped member,
The base portion (100) is equipped with a support member (110) for swingably supporting the vehicle (200) at one point in the approximate center of the base portion (100), and the vehicle (200). Elevating means (120) for adding movement movement of each corner of the vehicle (200) in each direction in order to swing is equipped at a position corresponding to each corner of the vehicle (200),
The boarding body (200) is equipped with a support receiving member (210) for connecting to the support member (110) substantially at the center of the boarding body (200), and the lifting means (120) at each corner. Equipping the lifting means receiving part (220) at the corresponding position, and further, equipping each corner with a counterweight (230).
The base part (100) is further equipped with angle control means (130) for adjusting and controlling the swing angle of the vehicle (200) by individually controlling the operation of the plurality of lifting means (120). A boarding device for VR amusement characterized by the above.   7. The lifting/lowering means (120) is characterized in that each cylinder is a power cylinder (122) for generating power in order to transmit a dynamic pressure for rocking the vehicle (200). The boarding device for a VR amusement according to Item 7.   The VR amusement riding apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the support member (110) is formed of a ball bearing.   The elevating means (120) includes a power cylinder (122) arranged horizontally and a power transmission part (124) having a substantially L shape connected to the base part (100) so as to be rotatable about its axis. And the piston movement of the power cylinder (122) connected to the base portion (100), the lifting means receiving portion (220) provided in the vehicle (200) via the power transmission portion (124). 9. The boarding device for VR amusement according to claim 8, wherein the boarding device for VR amusement.   8. The VR amusement boarding according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the elevating means receiving portion (220) is made of an elastic member for buffering and transmitting a dynamic pressure for rocking the riding body (200). apparatus. The riding device for VR amusement according to claim 11 , wherein the elastic member comprises a rubber damper. The VR amusement boarding device (1) includes a plurality of string-shaped suspension members (240) for suspending the vehicle (200) at a constant angle, and a traction control for the suspension members (240). With a towing unit (600) having a plurality of towing members, the vehicle (200) is swingably suspended within the base unit (100) at a constant angle.
The boarding body (200) is equipped with a plate body (250) on which a user rides, and the base part (100) has a suspension member (240) at a position located on the upper side or the side surface of the boarding body (200). It consists of a structure equipped with a suspension member (140) for suspension,
The towing unit (600) is an angle control means (610) for adjusting and controlling the installation angle and/or height of the vehicle (200) by adjusting the length of each of the plurality of suspension members (240). The boarding device for VR amusement according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: The pulling part (600) controls the length of the suspension member (240) by performing a winding/pulling-out operation by rotational driving of a motor under the control of the angle control means (610), or an expansion/contraction operation of a power cylinder. The VR amusement boarding device according to claim 13, wherein the boarding device (200) is adjusted to control an angle of the boarding body (200). 15. The VR amusement boarding device according to claim 14, wherein the suspension member (240) is made of one member selected from rubber, spring, string, wire or chain. 15. The VR amusement boarding device according to claim 13, wherein the suspension member (140) is a pulley-shaped member or a pulley for smoothly pulling the suspension member (240). The integrated control means (500) is further for instructing and controlling the operation of the angle control means (610), and the angle according to the event information (30) received from the video management reproduction means (400). 14. The VR amusement boarding device according to claim 13, wherein the control means (610) controls the angle and/or height of the boarding body. The event information (30) includes a plurality of suspension members (240) that individually extend and retract by the towing unit (600). It consists of the stretch flag (33) of
The integrated control means (500) receives the event information (30) from the video management reproduction means (400), and then the event information (30) instructs expansion or contraction of a specific suspension member (240). In the case of the expansion/contraction flag (33), the pulling unit (600) instructs and controls the angle control means (610) to extend or contract the suspension member (240) corresponding to the expansion/contraction flag. The riding device for VR amusement according to claim 17 , characterized in that the tilt angle of the riding body (200) in each direction is changed to rock the riding body or the height of the riding body (200) is changed. . The VR amusement boarding device according to claim 8 or 14 , wherein the power cylinder comprises one or more cylinders selected from a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, and an electric cylinder.

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