JP7041904B1 - Toy system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toy system capable of performing accurate motion control for each toy. A plurality of toys include a toy main body 11j and a controller 12j that communicates via a first wireless communication channel set between the toy main body, and the toy main body is in a state of the toy main body. It is equipped with a detection unit for detection and a first wireless communication unit that receives an operation command transmitted from the controller and transmits the detection result by the detection unit to the controller, and the controller has input contents to the operation input unit. The state of the toy body is transmitted via the second wireless communication channel set between the second wireless communication unit that receives the detection result and the second wireless communication unit that sends the operation command according to the above to the toy body. It includes a third wireless communication unit that transmits information and receives information on the state of the toy body of another toy. [Selection diagram] FIG. 13

Description

The present invention relates to a toy system.

Conventionally, various games in which a plurality of toys participate and are played according to predetermined rules (rules) have been widely played. As such a game, for example, there is a robot battle game in which robot toys are played against each other as a toy, and a robot toy that can be used in the robot battle game has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1; hereinafter, "conventional example". ).

By the way, the conventional robot toy includes a robot toy main body having a control device and a controller for remotely controlling the robot toy main body via the control device. When the operator operates this controller, an operation (punch feeding, forward movement, etc.) is performed according to the operation. Then, when the robot toy body is exposed to a predetermined number of punches on the face, it is determined that the match has been lost and the operation is stopped for a certain period of time.

The robot toy main body is provided with an LED (light emitting diode) that displays the degree of damage according to the number of times the punch is applied in the mode of turning on, blinking, and turning off (or changing the emission color). Further, the controller can acquire the state of the robot toy body, and for example, when receiving a notification such as being hit by a punch, the controller outputs a sound effect such as a punch sound from the built-in speaker.

Japanese Patent No. 5426775

In the above-mentioned conventional technique, the controller can grasp the state of the robot toy main body by communicating with the robot toy main body controlled by the controller. However, since the communication partner of the controller is limited to the robot toy body controlled by itself, it was not possible to grasp the state of the robot toy body of the opponent. For this reason, it has not been possible to accurately produce sound output or the like according to the state of the opponent's robot toy body.

For example, since the controller can recognize that the robot toy main body controlled by itself has lost the battle, it is possible to perform the defeat effect such as the output of the defeat sound at an appropriate timing. On the other hand, the controller cannot recognize that the opponent's robot toy itself has lost the battle, and the recognition has to rely on the visual and auditory senses of the operator of the controller. I couldn't do it at the right time.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a toy system capable of performing accurate motion control for each toy.

The first means is
A toy system that has multiple toys and runs games.
Each of the plurality of toys includes a toy body and a controller that communicates via a first wireless communication channel set between the toy body.
The toy body is
A detection unit that detects the state of the toy body, and
A first wireless communication unit that receives an operation command transmitted from the controller and transmits a detection result by the detection unit to the controller is provided.
The controller
An operation input unit that performs operation input corresponding to the operation command, and
A second wireless communication unit that transmits an operation command according to the input content to the operation input unit to the toy main body and receives the detection result, and
Transmission of information on the state of the toy body and the at least one other toy via a second wireless communication channel different from the first wireless communication channel set up with at least one other toy. It is equipped with a third wireless communication unit that receives information on the state of the toy body of the toy.
The state information transmitted / received via the third wireless communication unit includes time synchronization information including game participation synchronization information transmitted / received without a direct operation command to the operation input unit.
After the toy participating in the game is determined based on the game participation synchronization information, the toy body performs an operation for the progress of the participating game.
It is characterized by that.
The "game participation synchronization information" includes, for example, battle start synchronization information in a battle game.

The second means is the first means,
The game participation synchronization information includes solicitation information for participation in the game and consent information for participation in the game.
The time synchronization information further includes end information of the participating game.
It is characterized by that.
The "end information of the participating game" includes, for example, the match end information in the match game.

The third means is the first or second means,
When the plurality of toys are two toys, the toy main body executes the first operation mode in which the operation according to the operation command is performed until the participation in the game is completed.
It is characterized by that.

The fourth means is the third means,
The toy body further includes an autonomous motion control unit that controls the motion of the second motion mode that participates in the game while executing the autonomous motion without responding to the motion command.
The operation input includes an operation mode designation operation for designating the operation mode of the toy main body.
The operation mode includes the first operation mode and the second operation mode.
It is characterized by that.

The fifth means is the third or fourth means,
The operation input includes an operation mode designation operation for designating the operation mode of the toy main body.
The operation mode further includes a third operation mode in which three or more toys participate.
It is characterized by that.

The sixth means is any one of the first to fifth means,
The game is a competitive game and
The information in the above state includes information that has been defeated in the predetermined game rules.
It is characterized by that.

The seventh means is the sixth means,
In a match between two toys, when the information about the defeated state is exchanged with the other toys within a predetermined time, the controller determines that the result of the match is a draw. ,
It is characterized by that.

The eighth means is any one of the first to seventh means.
The toy body is
It is the main body of the robot toy,
Detachable pilot figure and
Holding the pilot figure against a predetermined urging force to form a target and releasing the holding of the pilot figure when receiving an external force to eject the pilot figure from the toy body. Mechanism and
It is characterized by having a regulating mechanism that regulates the operation of the holding mechanism to maintain the holding state of the pilot figure and releases the restriction on the operation of the holding mechanism when an external force is applied to the pilot figure. And.

According to the first means, an operation command corresponding to an operation input to the operation input unit of the controller is transmitted to the toy main body via the first wireless communication channel, and the toy main body executes the operation according to the operation command. .. Further, the detection result of the state of the toy body is transmitted to the controller via the first wireless communication channel, and the controller can grasp the state of the toy body.
Further, according to the first means, information on the state of the toy body is transmitted via a second wireless communication channel different from the first wireless communication channel, and the state of the toy body of at least one other toy. Receive information. Here, the "information on the state transmitted / received via the second wireless communication channel" includes time synchronization information including game participation synchronization information transmitted / received without a direct operation command to the operation input unit. After the toy participating in the game is determined based on the game participation synchronization information, the toy main body performs an operation for the progress of the participating game.
Therefore, the controller can grasp the state of the toy body of at least one other toy in addition to the state of the toy body whose operation is controlled by the controller.
Therefore, according to the first means, it is possible to automatically perform a synchronized effect at the start of the game among a plurality of toys participating in the game, and to perform accurate motion control for each toy. can.

According to the second means, the "game participation synchronization information" includes solicitation information for participation in the game and consent information for participation in the game, and the "time synchronization information" includes the end of the participating game. Since the information is further included, when the game starts or ends, it is possible to automatically perform the effects such as the start and end of the game synchronized among the plurality of toys participating in the game .

According to the third means, when the plurality of toys are two toys, the toy main body executes the first operation mode in which the operation according to the operation command is performed until the participation in the game is completed. For example, in the case of a one-to-one battle game, the operator can advance the game while participating in the game by his / her own operation input.

According to the fourth means, in addition to the above-mentioned first operation mode, the game can be participated in the mode of the second operation mode in which the player participates in the game while executing the autonomous operation without responding to the operation command. Then, the operator can select whether to participate in the game by either the first operation mode or the second operation mode. Therefore, in addition to the participation in the game by the first operation mode, the variation of participation in the game by the second operation mode is added, so that the enjoyment for the operator can be expanded.

According to the fifth means, as a mode of participation in the game, a third operation mode in which three or more toys participate can be selected, so that, for example, a battle royale battle game can be selected and enjoyed. ..

According to the sixth means, the game is a battle game, and the "state information" includes the information that has been defeated according to the predetermined game rules, so that the opponent toy is defeated. The controller can recognize that, and can notify other controllers of the opponent that the toy has been defeated. Therefore, it is possible to automatically perform the production according to the victory or defeat in each of the toys at an accurate timing without relying on the operation input of the operator.

According to the seventh means, in the competitive game, in addition to victory and defeat, a substantial draw is reasonably determined. Therefore, after increasing the variation of the battle result, it is possible to automatically perform the production according to the battle result at an accurate timing without relying on the operation input of the operator.

According to the eighth means, it is possible to realize a robot battle game in which the production according to the battle result can be automatically performed at an accurate timing without relying on the operation input of the operator.

It is a perspective view which showed the state of the battle of two robot toy main bodies of the toy system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. A perspective view of the toy body is shown. It is a perspective view of a traveling mechanism. It is a perspective view of an arm movement mechanism. It is an exploded perspective view of the main component component on the left side of the arm movement mechanism. It is an exploded perspective view of the main component component on the right side of the arm movement mechanism. It is a perspective view which looked at the left arm part from the inside. It is a perspective view which shows the pilot figure holding mechanism, the holding release lever and the first rotation restricting member. It is a perspective view which shows the upper part of the front side of a toy body. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the lock release lever which the rotation restriction was released by the 2nd rotation restriction member. It is a figure which shows the schematic functional structure of the toy system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram for explaining the structure of a toy body focusing on the transmission of information. It is a block diagram for explaining the structure of a controller focusing on the transmission of information. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing in a toy. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation input correspondence processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the normal mode operation control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the autopilot mode operation control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the battle royal mode operation control process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the winning / losing determination process of a battle royal mode.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Overview of Toy System 100)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a battle between two robot toy bodies (hereinafter, simply referred to as “toy bodies”) 11 of the toy system 100 according to the embodiment.
The toy system 100 is composed of a plurality of toys 10, and the toy 10 includes a toy body 11 and a controller 12. Each toy body 11 is remotely controlled by the corresponding controller 12. Here, each controller 12 is composed of a right side operation unit 31 and a left side operation unit 32 electrically connected to each other.
In a battle between two toy bodies 11, a pilot figure X1 ((pop-out member; see FIG. 2)) is attached to each toy body 11 in advance, and then one toy body 11 and a corresponding controller 12 are paired. The ring, the pairing of the other toy body 11 and the corresponding controller 12, and the pairing of one controller 12 and the other controller 12 are performed respectively.
The start of the match is made by a voice signal to be started synchronously from both controllers 12. When the battle is started, each operator swings the right side operation unit 31 and the left side operation unit 32 so as to actually punch out. Then, the toy body 11 advances the half body of the operation unit side shaken by the operator, and punches out with the hand of the shaken operation unit side.
Then, when the delivered punch hits any of the left and right first targets 53L and 53R (see FIG. 2) of the toy body 11 on the other side, the frame body 54 (second) of the toy body 11 on the punched side is hit. The rotation restricting member 201) opens. Further, after the frame body 54 is opened, when the punch is received by the second target 55 in the middle of the left and right chests, the pilot figure X1 on the toy body 11 pops out this time. As a result, the victory or defeat is decided, and the result is notified from each controller 12.
The above is the case of the normal operation mode (first operation mode), and this embodiment also operates in the other autopilot mode (second operation mode) and battle royal operation mode (third operation mode).

<Mechanical configuration of toy body 11>
"The entire"
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the toy body 11.
The toy body 11 includes a body portion 57, a left leg portion 58L, a right leg portion 58R, a left arm portion 59L and a right arm portion 59R, and a pilot figure X1. The pilot figure X1 has the shape of an upright doll and is removable from the toy body 11.
A battery box 60 (see FIG. 1) is provided on the back of the body portion 57, and a battery (not shown) is housed in the battery box 60. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a hole 57a is formed on the upper surface of the body portion 57, and the pilot figure X1 can be attached to the hole 57a from above. The head of the mounted pilot figure X1 protrudes upward from the upper end of the body portion 57, and apparently constitutes the head of the toy body 11.

<< Drive mechanism 25 >>
The toy body 11 includes a traveling mechanism 61 and an arm movement mechanism 62 as a drive mechanism 25.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the traveling mechanism 61, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the arm motion mechanism.
The traveling mechanism 61 includes a gear train 66 that transmits the power of the motor M to the left and right wheels 65L and 65R. The gear train 66 includes gears (motor gears) 67, 68, 69, 70, 71L, 71R, 72L, 72R, 73L, 73R, 74L, 74R, 75L, 75R, 76L, 76R.
Here, the gear 68 and the gear 69 are fixed coaxially. Further, the gear 69 is a sun gear, and the gear 70 is a planetary gear that can revolve around the gear 69. Then, the gear 70 selectively meshes with one of the gears 71L and 71R according to the rotation direction of the motor M. Further, the gears 73L and 73R are crown gears. Further, the gears 76L and 76R are fixed coaxially with the corresponding wheels 65L and 65R.
The traveling mechanism 61 configured in this way transmits the power of the motor M to the left wheel 65L via 67, 68, 69, 70, 71L, 72L, 73L, 74L, 75L, 76L. Further, the traveling mechanism 61 transmits the power of the motor M to the right wheel 65R via 67, 68, 69, 70, 71R, 72R, 73R, 74R, 75R, 76R.
Each of the wheels 77L and 77R is an equilateral triangle with chamfered corners when viewed from the side. As a result, when the wheels 65L and 65R are selectively rotated, the rotating half body on the wheel side moves forward with vertical movement.

<< Arm movement mechanism 62 >>
4 is a perspective view of the arm movement mechanism 62, FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the main component on the left side of the arm movement mechanism 62, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the main component on the right side of the arm movement mechanism 62. ..
The arm movement mechanism 62 includes gears 67, 68, 69, 70, 71L, 71R, 72L, 72R, 73L, 73R, 74L, 74R, and gears 78L that mesh with the gears 74L, 74R, which constitute the traveling mechanism 61. , 78R and pressing members 79L, 79R operated by gears 78L, 78R.
The pressing members 79L and 79R have a shape in which the pressing portions 81L and 81R are projected from the outer periphery of a disk having substantially the same diameter as the gears 78L and 78R.
The pressing members 79L and 79R are fitted to the eccentric shafts 82L and 82R (the eccentric shaft 82L is not shown) attached to the outer end faces of the gears 78L and 78R. Further, protrusions 83L and 83R (projections 82R are not shown) are formed inside the pressing members 79L and 79R, and the protrusions 83L and 83R are arcuate grooves 84L and 84R (arc-shaped grooves) formed in the gears 78L and 78R. 84L is not shown). Further, torsion springs 85L and 85R are wound around the eccentric shafts 82L and 82R. One end of the torsion springs 85L and 85R is hung on the gears 78L and 78R, and the other end is hung on the pressing members 79L and 79R.
The arm movement mechanism 62 is operated by pressing the left arm portion 59L with the pressing portion 81L when the gear 78L is rotated by the power of the motor M, and by pressing the right arm portion 59R with the pressing portion 81R when the gear 78R is rotated. Make it work. The details of this operation will be described later.
In FIGS. 5 and 6, reference numerals 80L and 80R indicate caps.

<< Left arm 59L, Right arm 59R >>
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the left arm portion 59L as viewed from the inside.
The left arm portion 59L is composed of an upper arm portion 87L, a lower arm portion 88L, and a cover 89L attached to the outside of the upper arm portion 87L and the lower arm portion 88L. The left arm portion 59L is provided with a four-node link mechanism having four pairs of 590L, 591L, 592L, and 593L, and the shoulder joint and elbow joint of the upper arm portion 87L are two pairs of 590L, 593L, and constitutes an elbow from the shoulder. By pressing the pressed portion 90L provided on the link to be pressed by the pressing portion 81L, the left arm portion 59L changes from the bent state to the extended state, and the punch is delivered.
Since the right arm portion 59R is a mirror surface object with the left arm portion 59L, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

<< Movement of the arm >>
The operation of the left arm portion 59L and the right arm portion 59R is performed every time the gears 78L and 78R make one rotation.
That is, a stopper (not shown) is fixedly provided to the toy body 11 near the bases of the left arm portion 59L and the right arm portion 59R. Then, the pressing portions 81L and 81R of the pressing members 79L and 79R are bent by the rotation of the gears 78L and 78R, and hit the stopper at the position immediately before hitting the pressed portions 90L and 90R of the left arm portion 59L and the right arm portion 59R to press. Only the rotation of the members 79L and 79R is stopped. Since the gears 78L and 78R continue to rotate after that, the torsion springs 85L and 85R are stored. Then, when the gears 78L and 78R rotate to the second position, the pressing members 79L and 79R are eccentric with respect to the gears 78L and 78R, so that the pressing portions 81L and 81R of the pressing members 78L and 78R are disengaged from the stopper. As a result, the pressing members 78L and 78R are vigorously rotated by the urging force of the torsion springs 85L and 85R, and the pressing portions 81L and 81R of the pressing members 78L and 78R are pressed portions 90L and 90R of the left arm portion 59L and the right arm portion 59R. Is pushed vigorously to extend the left arm portion 59L and the right arm portion 59R. After the punch is delivered, the pressing portions 81L and 81R of the pressing members 78L and 78R are separated from the pressed portions 90L and 90R of the left arm portion 59L and the right arm portion 59R, so that the left arm portion 59L and the right arm portion 59R are in a bent state due to their own weight. Will be.

《Pilot figure holding mechanism 91》
The pilot figure holding mechanism 91 holds the pilot figure X1 in the mounted state. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the pilot figure holding mechanism 91.
The pilot figure holding mechanism 91 includes an elevating member 92 configured to be elevating in the hole 57a. The elevating member 92 is urged upward by a coil spring 92d. As a result, the pilot figure X1 exists in the ascending position when it is not inserted into the hole 57a. The other end of the coil spring 92d is hung on a second rotation restricting member 201, which will be described later.
The elevating member 92 is composed of a back plate 92a having two main surfaces facing forward and backward, and a partition plate 92b provided at the center of the back plate 92a in the width direction. When the pilot figure X1 is inserted into the hole 57a, the pilot figure X1 straddles the partition plate 92b, and when the pilot figure X1 is pushed deeply into the hole 57a, the partition plate 92b is pushed downward by the crotch portion of the pilot figure X1. As a result, the elevating member 92 descends against the urging force of the coil spring 92d as the pilot figure X1 is inserted into the hole 57a.
Further, near the lower end of the moving path of the partition plate 92b of the elevating member 92, a locking lever 93 is provided near the lower end portion of the moving path in the vertical direction, in which the intermediate portion in the vertical direction is supported by the shaft 93a and is rotatable around the shaft 93a. A sliding contact portion 93c projecting rearward is provided on a piece (upper piece 93b) above the shaft 93a of the locking lever 93. When the elevating member 92 is lowered, the sliding contact portion 93c is in sliding contact with the sliding contact portion 92c of the partition plate 92b, and the locking lever 93 rotates against the urging force of the torsion spring 94 to partition the partition. When the sliding contact portion 92c of the plate 92b exceeds the sliding contact portion 93c, the lower surface of the sliding contact portion 93c and the upper surface of the sliding contact portion 92c are engaged by the urging force of the torsion spring 94. As a result, the elevating member 92 and thus the pilot figure X1 are held in the descending position. One end of the torsion spring 94 is hung on the locking lever 93, and the other end is hung on the rear surface of the locking member 203.

<< Unlocking lever 95 >>
The locking release lever 95 releases the locking of the elevating member 92 locked to the descending position by the locking lever 93, and launches (discharges) the pilot figure X1.
The locking release lever 95 is supported by a shaft 95a at an intermediate portion in the vertical direction, and is configured to be rotatable around the shaft 95a. The piece below the shaft 95a of the locking release lever 95 (lower piece 95b) is in contact with the rear surface of the upper piece 93b of the locking lever 93. On the other hand, the piece (upper piece 95c) above the shaft 95a of the unlocking lever 95 constitutes the second target 55. Then, when the punch of the toy body 11 of the other party hits the upper piece 95c of the unlocking lever 95, the lower piece 95b of the unlocking lever 95 turns in the direction of pushing the upper piece 93b of the locking lever 93 forward. It is moved to disengage the lower surface of the sliding contact portion 93c from the upper surface of the sliding contact portion 92c. As a result, the elevating member 92 moves upward by the urging force of the coil spring 92d, and the pilot figure X1 is fired.

<< First rotation restricting member 96 >>
The first rotation restricting member 96 regulates the rotation of the locking lever 93. Specifically, when the pilot figure X1 is not inserted into the hole 57a, the rotation of the locking lever 93 is restricted so that the lower surface of the sliding contact portion 93c does not engage with the upper surface of the sliding contact portion 92c. To. In other words, only when the pilot figure X1 is inserted into the hole 57a, the rotation of the locking lever 93 is released from regulation so that the lower surface of the sliding contact portion 93c and the upper surface of the sliding contact portion 92c are engaged with each other. do.
This prevents the launch of unexpected objects.
The first rotation restricting member 96 has a U-shape in a plan view and is configured to be movable in the front-rear direction. The first rotation restricting member 96 is urged rearward by the coil spring 97. The upper surface of the tip of the left and right pieces 96L and 96R extending to the rear of the first rotation restricting member 96 is slidably contacted with the sole of the foot as the pilot figure X1 is inserted into the hole 57a, and the first rotation restricting member 96. The sliding contact portions 98L and 98R are formed so as to move forward against the urging force of the coil spring 97, and the contact portions 99L and 99R that come into contact with the toes after insertion are formed. That is, only when the pilot figure X1 is attached, the first rotation restricting member 96 moves forward, and the toes come into contact with the contact portions 99L and 99R. When the toes of the pilot figure X1 are in contact with the contact portions 99L and 99R, the horizontal bar 96a connecting the left and right pieces 96L and 96R is separated from the lower piece 93d of the locking lever 93 and is locked. The lever 93 is in a rotatable state. On the other hand, when the pilot figure X1 is not inserted into the hole 57a, the first rotation restricting member 96 moves backward by the urging force of the coil spring 97, and the horizontal bar of the first rotation restricting member 96. At 96a, the lower piece 93d of the locking lever 93 is pushed so that the sliding contact portion 93c and the sliding contact portion 92c are not engaged with each other. That is, the elevating member 92 is locked by the locking lever 93 only when the pilot figure X1 is inserted into the hole 57a.

<< Second rotation restricting member 201 >>
The second rotation restricting member 201 regulates the rotation of the locking release lever 95. Specifically, unless the first target 53L, 53R first receives a punch from the opponent's toy body 10, the rotation of the unlocking lever 95 is restricted to prevent the pilot figure X1 from popping out.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the upper part of the toy body 11 on the front surface side, and FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the lock release lever 95 whose rotation restriction is released by the second rotation restriction member 201.
The second rotation restricting member 201 constitutes a frame body 54 (see FIG. 2), and is composed of a U-shaped frame body in a plan view. That is, the second rotation restricting member 201 has left and right pieces 201L and 201R extending in the front-rear direction of the toy body 11 and horizontal bars 201a connecting the left and right pieces 201L and 201R on the front side. The left and right pieces 201L and 201R are supported by the toy body 11 by the shaft 201b at the rear ends. The second rotation restricting member 201 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the toy body 11 by rotating around the shaft 201b, and is in a closed state on the shoulder of the toy body 11 (see FIGS. 2 and 9). ) And the open state (see FIG. 10) standing up from the shoulder. The second rotation restricting member 201 is urged by the coil spring 92d in a direction of opening.
Further, the toy main body 11 includes a locking member 203 for locking the second rotation restricting member 201 in a closed state against the urging force of the coil spring 92d. The locking member 203 is configured to be rotatable around the shaft 95a of the locking release lever 95. The front surface of the locking member 203 constitutes the first target 53L, 53R of the toy body 11. Left and right claws 203L and 203R are formed on the upper end of the front surface of the locking member 203. Then, when the second rotation restricting member 201 is in the closed state, the left and right claws 203L and 203R engage with the pocket (not shown) behind the horizontal bar 201a of the second rotation restricting member 201. , The second rotation restricting member 201 is held in the closed state. Further, at this time, the upper piece 95c of the unlocking lever 95 abuts on the front surface of the horizontal bar 201a of the second rotation restricting member 201, and the upper piece 95c of the first unlocking lever 95 is rearward. Rotation is restricted. In this state, when a punch hits the locking member 203, the left and right claws 203L and 203R of the locking member 203 are separated from the pockets on the back of the horizontal bar 201a of the second rotation restricting member 201, and the second rotation is performed. The motion restricting member 201 is raised by the coil spring 92d. As a result, the upper piece 95c of the unlocking lever 95 becomes movable backward.

(Functional configuration)
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the toy system 100.

As shown in FIG. 11, the toy system 100 includes toys 10 ₁ , ₁₀₂ , .... Here, the toy 10 _j (j = 1, 2, ..., N; N ≧ 2) includes a toy body (robot) 11 _j and a controller 12 _j .

Information can be communicated between the toy body 11 _j and the controller 12 _j via the wireless communication channel CH1 _j . Further, the toy 10 _j (more specifically, the controller 12 _j ) and the toy 10 _k (more specifically, the controller 12 _k ; k = 1, 2, ..., N (k ≠ j)) are connected to the wireless communication channel CH2. Information can be communicated via.

<< Configuration of toy body _11j focusing on information transmission >>
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the toy main body _11j focusing on information transmission. As shown in FIG. 12, the toy main body 11 _j includes a wireless communication unit 21 _j , a control unit 22 _j , and a detection unit 23 _j . Further, the toy main body 11 _j includes a display unit 24 _j and a drive mechanism 25 _j .

The wireless communication unit 21 _j communicates with the controller 12 _j under the control of the control unit 22 _j . That is, the wireless communication unit 21 _j sends the operation command received from the controller 12 _j to the control unit 22 _j . Further, the wireless communication unit 21 _j transmits the report information received from the control unit 22 _j to the controller 12 _j to the controller 12 _j . Here, the report information includes at least a part of the state information of the toy main body 11 _j received from the detection unit 23 _j .
The "detection unit" can be configured by using a leaf switch or by using a sensor element.

The control unit _22j is configured to include a central processing unit (CPU) and peripheral circuits. By executing various programs, the control unit 22 _j controls the entire toy body 11 _j in an integrated manner according to the operation command received from the controller 12 _j and the state information received from the detection unit 23 _j .

The detection unit _23j detects the state of the toy body 11j. Such a state includes whether or not the pilot figure X1 described later is attached to the toy body 11 _j . The detection result by the detection unit 23 _j is sent to the control unit 22 _j . The detection unit 23j includes, for example, a leaf switch for detecting the descending state of the elevating member 92.

In the present embodiment, the display unit _24j is configured to include at least one light emitting diode (LED). As such an LED, it is preferable to adopt a multicolor light emitting LED, a single color issuing LED capable of blinking operation, or the like.

The display unit 24 _j receives a display control signal sent from the control unit 22 j. Then, the display unit _24j displays by turning on and off the LED in an manner corresponding to the display control signal.

The drive mechanism 24 _j receives a drive control signal sent from the control unit 22 _j . Then, the drive mechanism _24j drives the mechanical element according to the drive control signal.
In the present embodiment, the drive control signal includes a right side drive control signal, a left side drive control signal, and the like.

<< Configuration of controller _12j focusing on information transmission >>
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the controller 12 _j focusing on information transmission. As shown in FIG. 13, the controller 12 _j includes a right side operation unit 31 _j and a left side operation unit 32 _j . Here, the right side operation unit 31 _j and the left side operation unit 32 _j are connected by wire.

The right side operation unit 31 _j includes a control unit 41 _j , an operation button 42 _j , and a movement detection unit 43 _j . Further, the right side operation unit 31 _j includes a sound output unit 44 _j and a wireless communication unit 45 _j .

The control unit 41 _j is configured to include a central processing unit (CPU) and peripheral circuits. The control unit 41 _j controls the entire controller 12 j by executing various programs. Here, the control unit 41 _j is provided with a timer mechanism (timekeeping mechanism).
The details of the processing executed by the control unit 41 _j will be described later.

The operation button 42 _j (hereinafter, also referred to as “execution button 42 _j ”) is a pressing button in the present embodiment, and is in the ON state during the period when the operator is pressing, and is not pressed by the operator. In this case, it is a press button that turns off. A pressing signal indicating a pressing state by operating the operation button 42 _j is sent to the control unit 41 _j .

The movement detection unit 43 _j detects the movement of the right operation unit 31 _j by the operator. The detection result by the movement detection unit 43 _j is sent to the control unit 41 _j .
The movement detection unit 43 _j may be configured by using a combination of a leaf switch and a metal weight, or may be configured by using an acceleration sensor.

The sound output unit 44 _j is configured to include a speaker. The sound output unit 44 _j receives the sound output signal sent from the control unit 41 _j . Then, the sound output unit 44 _j outputs a sound corresponding to the sound output signal. The sound output from the sound output unit 44 _j includes effect sound effects, guidance sounds, and the like according to various states and state transitions of the toy main body 44 _j .

The wireless communication unit 45 _j communicates with the toy main body 11 _j under the control of the control unit 41 _j . That is, the wireless communication unit 45 _j transmits the operation designation to the toy main body 11 _j received from the control unit 41 _j to the toy main body 11 _j via the wireless communication channel CH 1 _j . Further, the wireless communication unit 45 _j sends the report information received from the toy main body 11 _j to the control unit 41 _j via the wireless communication channel CH 1 _j .

Further, the wireless communication unit 45 _j communicates with another controller 12 _k under the control of the control unit 41 _j . That is, the wireless communication unit 45 _j transmits the notification information regarding the state of the toy main body 11 _j received from the control unit 41 _j to the other controller 12 _k via the wireless communication channel CH 2. Further, the wireless communication unit 45 _j sends the notification information regarding the state of the other toy main body 11 _k received from the other controller 12 _k to the control unit 41 _j . Therefore, the wireless communication unit _45j is one wireless communication unit and functions as the second and third wireless communication units.

On the other hand, the left operation unit 32 _j includes a movement detection unit 49 _j . The movement detection unit 49 _j detects the movement of the left operation unit 32 _j by the operator. The detection result by the movement detection unit 49 _j is sent to the control unit 41 _j .
As with the movement detection unit 43 _j , the movement detection unit 49 _j may be configured by using a combination of a leaf switch and a metal weight, or may be configured by using an acceleration sensor. ..

In the following description, the above-mentioned operation button 42 _j , movement detection unit 43 _j , and movement detection unit 49 _j are collectively referred to as an “operation input unit”.

"motion"
Next, the operation of the toy system 100 configured as described above will be described mainly focusing on the processing executed by the control unit 41 _j in the controller 12 _j .

As shown in FIG. 14, when the power of the controller 12 _j is turned on, the processing of the control unit 41 _j is started. When the processing of the control unit 41 _j is started, the control unit 41 _j first performs the pairing setting processing in step S11C. In such a pairing setting process, the control unit 41 _j first transmits a pairing solicitation via the wireless communication channel CH1 _j . When the pairing response is returned from the toy main body 11 _j in response to the pairing solicitation, the control unit 41 _j sends a pairing confirmation to the toy main body 11 _j . As a result, pairing is set between the controller 12 _j and the toy body 11 _j .

When the pairing setting is successful in this way, the control unit 41 _j outputs the pairing success sound from the sound output unit 44 _j , and then the control unit 41 _j performs the operation input correspondence process in step S12C. Such operation input correspondence processing is continuously executed until the power of the controller _12j is turned off or the pairing is canceled.

On the other hand, when the power of the toy main body 11 _j is turned on, the processing of the control unit 22 _j is started. When the processing of the control unit 22 _j is started, the control unit 22 _j first performs the pairing standby processing in step 11R. In such a pairing standby process, the control unit 22 _j waits for a pairing solicitation from the controller 12 _j . Then, upon receiving the pairing solicitation, the control unit 22 _j returns the pairing response to the controller 12 _j . After that, when the pairing confirmation from the controller _12j is received, it is determined that the pairing is successful.

Subsequently, the control unit 22 _j determines whether or not the pilot figure X1 is mounted, and displays according to the determination result by using the display unit 24 _j .

Next, the control unit 22 _j executes the operation command correspondence process in step S12R. In the operation command handling process, the control unit 22 _j performs operation control according to the operation command (right side drive command, left side drive command, etc.) received from the controller 12 _j . The operation command correspondence process is continuously executed until the power of the toy main body _11j is turned off or until the pairing is canceled.

When the power of the toy body 11 _j or the power of the controller 12 _j is turned off, the pairing is canceled.

Next, the input operation correspondence process in step S12C will be described.

In such an input operation corresponding process, as shown in FIG. 15, first, in step S21, the control unit 41j sets the standby mode. At the time of this standby setting, the control unit 41j sets the information of the internal operation mode to the normal operation mode (first operation mode). In the present embodiment, in addition to the normal operation mode, an autopilot operation mode (second operation mode) and a battle royal operation mode (third operation mode) are prepared as the operation mode.

Here, in the normal operation mode, when the number of opponent toys (enemy toys) is "1", the operator responds to the manual operation of the controller 12j from the start to the end of the battle with the main body. , This is an operation mode in which the toy body 11 _j operates. Further, in the autopilot operation mode, when the number of opponent toys is "1", the operator does not manually operate the controller 12 _j from the start to the end of the battle with the opponent toy main body. , Is an operation mode in which a plurality of predetermined operation patterns are randomly executed. Further, in the battle royal operation mode, when the number of opponent toys at the start of the battle is "2 or more", the toy main body 11 responds to the manual operation of the operator with respect to the controller 12 _j until a complete victory or defeat. This is the operation mode in which _j operates.

Next, in step S22, the control unit 41j performs an operation mode determination process. In this operation mode determination process, when the operation button 42j is momentarily pressed (time t (for example, less than 3 seconds)), the control unit 41j sets the operation mode internally set at that time during the battle. Determine the operation mode.

In the present embodiment, after the standby mode is set in step S21, if the operation button 42 j is pressed for a long time, which is a press time t or longer, before the operation button 42 _j is momentarily pressed, the control unit 41 _j is pressed. However, the mode selection process is executed. In such a mode selection process, the control unit 41 _j first causes the display unit 24 _j to display the mode being selected. After that, every time the right side drive is specified by moving the right side operation unit 31 _j , the right side punch sound is output from the sound output unit 44 _j , and the internal operation modes are set to the autopilot operation mode, the battle royal operation mode, and the like. Update in the order of autopilot operation mode, .... On the other hand, every time the left side drive is specified by moving the left side operation unit 32 _j , the left side punch sound is output from the sound output unit 44 _j , and the internal operation modes are set to the battle royal operation mode, the autopilot operation mode, and the battle. Update in the order of royal operation mode, ....

After that, when the execution button 42 _j is momentarily pressed, the operation mode set internally at that time is determined to be the operation mode at the time of battle. On the other hand, when the execution button 42 _j is pressed and held, the standby mode setting process of step S21 is executed again, and the internal operation mode is set to the normal operation mode.

As described above, when the operation mode at the time of battle is determined in response to the momentary pressing of the execution button 42 _j , the control unit 41 _j outputs the mode setting sound from the sound output unit 44 _j and the display unit. 24 _j is made to display the determined operation mode. Then, the process of step 22 is completed.

In the present embodiment, when the internal operation mode is updated during the operation mode determination process, the control unit 41 _j outputs the sound corresponding to the updated operation mode from the sound output unit 44 _j .

When the process of step S22 is completed, the process proceeds to step S23. In this step S23, it is determined whether or not the control unit 41 _j is determined to be in the normal operation mode. If the result of the determination in step S23 is positive (step S23: Y), the process proceeds to step S24. In this step S24, the control unit 41 _j executes the normal mode operation control process. The details of the normal operation mode control process will be described later.

If the result of the determination in step S23 is negative (step S23: N), the process proceeds to step S25. In this step S25, it is determined whether or not the control unit 41 _j is determined to be in the autopilot operation mode. If the result of the determination in step S25 is positive (step S25: Y), the process proceeds to step S26. In this step S26, the control unit 41 _j executes the autopilot mode operation control process. The details of the autopilot operation mode control process will be described later.

If the result of the determination in step S25 is negative (step S25: N), the process proceeds to step S27. In this step S27, the control unit 41 _j executes the battle royal mode operation control process. The details of the battle royal operation mode control process will be described later.

Next, the normal mode operation control process in step S24 will be described.

In the normal mode operation control process, as shown in FIG. 16, first, in step S31, the control unit 41 _j determines whether or not the pilot figure X1 is mounted. If the result of the determination in step S31 is negative (step S31: N), the process proceeds to step S32.

In step S32, the control unit 41j performs error processing. In such error processing, the control unit 41j outputs an error sound from the sound output unit 44j. After that, the process of step S24 is completed, and the process returns to step S21 of FIG.

If the result of the determination in step S31 is positive (step S31: Y), the process proceeds to step S33. In this step S33, the control unit 41 _j executes the opponent determination process.

In the opponent determination process, the control unit 41 _j first determines whether or not the opponent solicitation has been received via the wireless communication channel CH2. If the result of the match solicitation reception determination is positive, the control unit 41 _j returns the match consent to the toy that sent the match solicitation via the wireless communication channel CH2, and the toy sends the match solicitation. Wait for the match confirmation to be received. Then, when the battle confirmation is received via the wireless communication channel CH2, the control unit _41j determines the toy to which the battle invitation is transmitted as the opponent.

If the result of the battle solicitation reception determination is negative, the control unit 41 _j transmits the battle solicitation via the wireless communication channel CH2 and waits for the reception of the battle consent. Upon receiving the battle consent via the wireless communication channel CH2, the control unit _41j subsequently transmits the battle confirmation to the toy to which the battle consent has been transmitted via the wireless communication channel CH2. Then, the control unit 41 _j determines the toy that has transmitted the battle consent as the opponent.

If the time T0 (for example, 10 seconds) elapses from the start of step S33 without being able to determine the opponent during the execution of step S33, the process proceeds to step S32.

When the opponent is determined by the opponent determination process in step S33, the process proceeds to step S34 after the effect control process at the start of the match is performed. Here, in the effect control process at the start of the battle, in the present embodiment, the control unit 41j outputs the battle start sound and the like from the sound output unit 44j for a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, the control unit _41j does not transmit the right side drive command and the left side drive command to the toy main body 11j during the output of the battle start sound or the like. Therefore, the match start timing is synchronized with the opponent toy.

In step S34, the control unit 41 _j determines whether or not the pilot figure X1 has been discharged. If the result of the determination in step S34 is negative (step S34: N), the process proceeds to step S38.

In step S38, it is determined whether or not the control unit 41j has received the defeat information from the opponent via the wireless communication channel CH2. If the result of the determination in step S38 is negative (step S38: N), the process returns to step S34. After that, the processes of steps S34 and S38 are repeated until the determination result in step S34 or the determination result in step S38 becomes affirmative.

When the determination result in step S34 becomes affirmative (step S34: Y), the process proceeds to step S35. In this step S35, the control unit 41 _j transmits the defeat information to the toy of the opponent via the wireless communication channel CH2.

Subsequently, in step S36, has the control unit _41j received the defeat information from the opponent's toy via the wireless communication channel CH2 before the lapse of time T1 (for example, 1 second) from the transmission of the defeat information? Judge whether or not. If the determination result in step S36 is negative (step S36: N), the process proceeds to step S37.

In step S37, the control unit 41 _j executes the defeat process. In such a defeat process, the control unit 41 _j outputs a defeat sound (for example, an explosion sound) from the sound output unit 44 _j , then outputs a battle end sound from the sound output unit 44 _j , and causes the display unit 24 _j to output the defeat sound (for example, an explosion sound). Display the defeat.

When the process of step S37 is completed in this way, the process of step S24 is completed. Then, the process returns to step S21 in FIG.

If the determination result in step 36 is positive (step S36: Y), the process proceeds to step S42. In this step S42, the control unit 41j executes a draw process. In such a draw process, the control unit 41 _j outputs the battle end sound from the sound output unit 44 _j at the same timing as the output timing of the defeat sound in the defeat process described above, and then outputs the draw sound to the sound output unit 44 _j . Output from.

When the process of step S42 is completed, the process of step S24 is completed. Then, the process returns to step S21 in FIG.

When the determination result in step S38 described above becomes affirmative (step S38: Y), the process proceeds to step S39. In this step S39, the control unit 41 _j determines whether or not the pilot figure X1 has been discharged before the lapse of time T1 from the reception of the defeat information. If the result of the determination in step S39 is negative (step S39: N), the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, the control unit 41 _j executes the winning process. In such a victory process, the control unit 41 _j outputs the battle end sound from the sound output unit 44 _j at the same timing as the output timing of the defeat sound in the defeat process described above, and then outputs the victory sound to the sound output unit 44 _j . In addition to outputting from, the display unit _24j is made to display the victory.

When the process of step S40 is completed in this way, the process of step S24 is completed. Then, the process returns to step S21 in FIG.

If the result of the determination in step S39 is positive (step S39: Y), the process proceeds to step S41. In this step S41, the control unit 41 _j transmits the defeat information to the toy of the opponent via the wireless communication channel CH2.

When the process of step S41 is completed, the process proceeds to step S42 described above. Then, when step S42 is completed, the process returns to step S21 in FIG.

If the operation button 42 _j is long-pressed during the process of step 24, the process of step S24 ends, and the process returns to step S21 of FIG.

Next, the autopilot mode operation control process in step S26 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 17, the autopilot mode operation control process in step S26 differs from step S24 in FIG. 16 described above in that step S33B is executed instead of step S33, and the determination result in step S38 is determined. If it is negative (step S38: N), the process of step S47 is executed. Hereinafter, these differences will be mainly focused on.

The process in step S33B is different from the process in step S33 described above in that the opponent determination process ends when the time T2 (for example, 5 seconds) elapses without the opponent being determined. Then, when the processing of step S33B is completed, after the production control processing at the start of the battle (control processing such as the output of the battle start sound) and the transmission of the autopilot mode operation start command to the toy main body _11j are performed. , The process proceeds to step S34.

As described above, when the determination result in step S38 is negative (step S38: N), the process proceeds to step S47. In this step S47, the control unit 41 _j determines whether or not the time T3 (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed from the end of the process of step 33B.

If the determination in step S47 is negative (step S47: N), the process returns to step S34. On the other hand, if the determination in step S47 is affirmative (step S47: Y), the process proceeds to step S42.

Next, the battle royal mode operation control process in step S27 will be described.

In the battle royal mode operation control process, as shown in FIG. 18, first, in step S51, the control unit 41j determines whether or not the pilot figure X1 is mounted. If the result of the determination in step S51 is negative (step S51: N), the process proceeds to step S52.

In step S52, the control unit 41j performs the same error processing as in step S32 of FIG. 16 described above. After that, the process of step S27 is completed, and the process returns to step S21 of FIG.

If the result of the determination in step S51 is positive (step S51: Y), the process proceeds to step S53. In this step S53, it is determined whether or not the control unit 41 _j has become the master unit. At the time of determining the master unit, the control unit _41j determines whether or not the entry solicitation is received before the time T4 (for example, 5 seconds) elapses via the wireless communication channel CH2. If this entry solicitation reception determination is negative, the control unit 41 _j determines that the toy 10 _j is the master unit, and the determination result in step S53 becomes positive. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the toy first set to the battle royal operation mode becomes the master unit.

If the determination result in step S53 is affirmative (step S53: Y), the process proceeds to step S54. In this step S54, the control unit 41 _j executes the formation process of the battle group.

In the process of forming the battle group, the control unit 41 _j transmits an entry solicitation via the wireless communication channel CH2. When an entry request from a toy that has received the entry solicitation is received, the internal number of entries P is updated to the cumulative number of received entry requests. In this embodiment, the maximum number of entries P is P ₀ (for example, “9”).

When the cumulative number of received entry requests reaches the maximum number P ₀ , the control unit 41 _j closes the reception of entry requests. Then, after the internal number of fighting toys M is set to the value (P ₀ + 1), the process proceeds to step S55.

Further, when the time T5 elapses from the start of the battle group formation process, the control unit 41 _j closes the acceptance of the entry request regardless of the value of the number of entries P. Then, after the internal number of fighting toys M is set to the value (P + 1), the process proceeds to step S55.

The control unit 41 _j periodically (for example, at 1-second intervals) transmits an entry solicitation via the wireless communication channel CH2 until the reception of the entry request is closed.

As described above, when the process of step 54 is completed, the process proceeds to step S55. In this step S55, the control unit 41 _j determines whether or not the number of entries P is “0”. If the determination result in step S55 is affirmative (step S55: Y), the process proceeds to step S52 described above.

If the determination result in step S55 is negative (step S55: N), the process proceeds to step S56. In this step S56, the control unit 41 _j transmits an entry deadline for which the number of battle toys M is specified to the toys that have received the solicitation entry request via the wireless communication channel CH2.

Then, after performing the battle start effect control process, the process proceeds to step S57. In this step S57, the control unit 41 _j executes a win / loss determination process. Here, the winning / losing determination process is executed in parallel with the operation control process for the toy main body _11j corresponding to the operation input to the operation input unit.

The details of the winning / losing determination process executed in step S57 will be described later.

When the above-mentioned entry solicitation reception determination is positive, the control unit 41 _j determines that the toy 10 _j is a slave unit, and the determination result in step S53 is negative. If the determination result in step S53 is negative (step S53: N), the process proceeds to step S58.

In step S58, the control unit 41 _j performs the entry deadline waiting process. In the entry deadline waiting process, the control unit _41j determines whether or not the entry deadline has been received via the wireless communication channel CH2 before the time T6 (> T5) elapses.

If the result of the entry deadline reception determination is negative, the process proceeds to step S52 described above. On the other hand, if the result of the entry deadline reception determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S57 after the effect control process at the start of the battle, which is the same as in the case of the normal mode operation control, is performed.

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Next, the winning / losing determination process in step S57 will be described.

In such a win / loss determination process, as shown in FIG. 19, first, in step S61, it is determined whether or not the control unit 41 _j has received the defeat information via the channel CH2. If the determination result in step S61 is affirmative (step S61: Y), the process proceeds to step S62.

In step S62, the control unit 41 _j updates the value of the number of internal fighting toys M to the value “M-1”. Subsequently, in step S63, the control unit 41 _j determines whether or not the number of fighters M has become “1”, that is, whether or not only the toy 10 _j has become the complete winner of the battle ear battle. If the determination result in step S63 is negative (step S63: N), the process proceeds to step S64.

In step S64, the control unit 41 _j determines whether or not the pilot figure X1 has been discharged. If the determination result in step S64 is negative (step S64: N), the process returns to step S61. After that, the processes of steps S61 to 64 are repeated until the determination result in step S63 or S64 becomes affirmative.

When the determination result in step S63 becomes affirmative (step S63: Y), the process proceeds to step S67. In this step S67, the control unit 41 _j executes a complete victory process. In such a complete victory process, the control unit 41 _j outputs the battle end sound from the sound output unit 44 _j , then outputs the complete victory sound from the sound output unit 44 _j , and displays the complete victory display on the display unit 24 _j . Let me.

When the process of step S67 is completed in this way, the process of step S27 is completed. Then, the process returns to step S21 in FIG.

Further, when the determination result in step S64 becomes affirmative (step S64: Y), the process proceeds to step S65. In this step S65, the control unit 41 _j transmits the defeat information to the toy of the opponent via the wireless communication channel CH2.

Next, in step S66, the control unit 41 _j executes the defeat process. In such a defeat process, the control unit 41 _j executes the same process as in step S37 of FIG. 16 described above.

When the process of step S66 is completed in this way, the process of step S27 is completed. Then, the process returns to step S21 in FIG.

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As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation command corresponding to the operation input to the operation input unit of the controller 12 _j is transmitted to the toy main body via the first wireless communication channel CH1 _j , and the operation command is responsive. The toy body _11j executes the operation. Further, the detection result of the state of the toy body 11 _j by the detection unit 23 _j built in the toy body 11 _j is transmitted to the controller 12 _j via the first wireless communication channel CH 1 _j , and the controller 12 _j is transmitted to the toy body 11 j. Grasp the state of _j .

Further, information on the state of the toy main body 11 _j is transmitted via the second wireless communication channel CH 2 different from the first wireless communication channel CH 1 _j , and the state of the toy main body 11 _k of at least one other toy 11 _k . Receive information about. Therefore, the controller 12 _j grasps the state of the toy main body 11 _k of another toy 10 _k in addition to the toy main body 11 _j whose operation is controlled by itself.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to accurately control the operation of the toy 10 _j according to both the state of the toy main body 11 _j and the state of the toy main body 11 _k .

Further, in the present embodiment, the state information includes time synchronization information (match solicitation, match consent, match confirmation, match end, etc.) regarding the game for determining the opponent. Therefore, the timings such as the start and end of the battle are automatically synchronized between the battle toys.

Further, in the present embodiment, one of a normal operation mode (first operation mode), an autopilot operation mode (second operation mode), and a battle royal operation mode (third operation mode) can be selected as the operation mode. can. Therefore, the operator of each toy can enjoy various enjoyments.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize that the opponent toy has been defeated, and it is possible to notify the opponent toy that the own toy has been defeated. Therefore, it is possible to automatically perform the production according to the victory or defeat in each of the toys at an accurate timing without relying on the operation input of the operator.

In this embodiment, in addition to victory and defeat, a substantial draw is reasonably determined. Therefore, after increasing the variation of the battle result, it is possible to automatically perform the production according to the battle result at an accurate timing without relying on the operation input of the operator.

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The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without impairing the gist of the present invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, the controller is provided with a sound output unit. On the other hand, it is possible to provide a notification unit capable of sound output and display, and to present information from the controller to the operator by both sound and image.

Further, in the above embodiment, one of three operation modes, a normal operation mode, an autopilot operation mode, and a battle royal operation mode, can be selected. On the other hand, it is possible to operate in the normal operation mode, or select one of two operation modes, that is, a combination of the normal operation mode and either the autopilot operation mode or the battle royal operation mode. You may be able to do it.
Further, in addition to the above three types, other operation modes may be selected. Examples of such other operation modes include an operation mode for playing alone that controls the operation of the toy body without assuming the existence of an opponent.

Further, in the above embodiment, whether or not the pilot figure X1 is attached to the toy body 11 _j is exemplified as the detection target of the detection unit 23 _j , but the toy body causes an effective impact by the opponent's toy body. It may be possible to further detect what has been received.

Further, in the above embodiment, the long press of the operation button is used for returning to the standby mode, but various operation commands may be assigned according to the long press time of the operation button. For example, a long press of the operation button for a predetermined time during a battle can be a command for transmitting an operation interference signal to the controller of the other machine. Then, the controller of the other party that has received the operation interference signal can be disabled for a certain period of time, or can be made to perform random operation control.

Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied in the case of a fighting game between robots, but a car (including a cart) racing game, a shooting using a ray gun or the like while running a vehicle (tank or the like). The present invention can be applied to a battle game such as a battle game. Further, the present invention can be applied to a dance game or the like in which scoring or the like is performed according to the degree of synchronization of movements between the toy bodies of the participating toys.

Further, the production in the above embodiment is an example, and the production can be performed according to the game type, the game rules, and the like.

10 Toy processing system 11 Toy body 11 _j Toy body 12 Controller 12 _j Controller 21 _j Wireless communication unit (first wireless communication unit)
22 _j Control unit 23 _j Detection unit 24 _j Display unit 25 _j Drive mechanism 31 _j Right side operation unit 32 _j Left side operation unit 41 _j Control unit (including autonomous operation control unit)
42 _j Operation button (part of operation input unit)
43 _j Movement detection unit (part of operation input unit)
44 _j sound output unit 45 _j wireless communication unit (second and third wireless communication units)

Claims (8)

A toy system that has multiple toys and runs games.
Each of the plurality of toys includes a toy body and a controller that communicates via a first wireless communication channel set between the toy body.
The toy body is
A detection unit that detects the state of the toy body, and
A first wireless communication unit that receives an operation command transmitted from the controller and transmits a detection result by the detection unit to the controller is provided.
The controller
An operation input unit that performs operation input corresponding to the operation command, and
A second wireless communication unit that transmits an operation command according to the input content to the operation input unit to the toy main body and receives the detection result, and
Transmission of information on the state of the toy body and the at least one other toy via a second wireless communication channel different from the first wireless communication channel set up with at least one other toy. It is equipped with a third wireless communication unit that receives information on the state of the toy body of the toy.
The state information transmitted / received via the third wireless communication unit includes time synchronization information including game participation synchronization information transmitted / received without a direct operation command to the operation input unit.
After the toy participating in the game is determined based on the game participation synchronization information, the toy body performs an operation for the progress of the participating game.
A toy system featuring that. The game participation synchronization information includes solicitation information for participation in the game and consent information for participation in the game.
The time synchronization information further includes end information of the participating game.
The toy system according to claim 1. When the plurality of toys are two toys, the toy main body executes a first operation mode in which an operation is performed in response to the operation command until participation in the game is completed. The toy system according to claim 1 or 2. The toy body further includes an autonomous motion control unit that controls the motion of the second motion mode that participates in the game while executing the autonomous motion without responding to the motion command.
The operation input includes an operation mode designation operation for designating the operation mode of the toy main body.
The operation mode includes the first operation mode and the second operation mode.
The toy system according to claim 3, wherein the toy system is characterized in that. The operation input includes an operation mode designation operation for designating the operation mode of the toy main body.
The operation mode further includes a third operation mode in which three or more toys participate.
The toy system according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the toy system is characterized in that. The game is a competitive game and
The information in the above state includes information that has been defeated in the predetermined game rules.
The toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the toy system is characterized in that. In a match between two toys, when the information about the defeated state is exchanged with the other toys within a predetermined time, the controller determines that the result of the match is a draw. The toy system according to claim 6, wherein the toy system is characterized by the above. The toy body is
It is the main body of the robot toy,
Detachable pilot figure and
Holding the pilot figure against a predetermined urging force to form a target and releasing the holding of the pilot figure when receiving an external force to eject the pilot figure from the toy body. Mechanism and
It is characterized by having a regulating mechanism that regulates the operation of the holding mechanism to maintain the holding state of the pilot figure and releases the restriction on the operation of the holding mechanism when an external force is applied to the pilot figure. The toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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