JP7398525B2 - Information processing equipment and systems - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device and system.

An information processing system is known that includes an information reading device that can output effects and an information holding medium that is detachable from the information reading device (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this system, a convex portion representing a digital code is provided on the back side of the information holding medium, and a detection unit of the information reading device reads this digital code during the process of mounting the information holding medium on the information reading device.

Patent No. 5583826

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, in order to read a digital code from an information holding medium with a device other than the information reading device, it is necessary to provide a detection section having the same configuration as the detection section of the information reading device. Incorporating such a detection unit into existing mobile terminals, game consoles, and store cabinets requires a certain amount of effort and cost. Therefore, the inventor of the present invention came up with the idea of providing an information holding medium with a non-contact communication function in order to expand the scope of use of the information holding medium. By electronically holding information used in existing devices having a non-contact communication function in an information holding medium, it becomes possible to provide play using the information holding medium even in such a device.

However, in general, the content of the information held on the information holding medium cannot be determined from the appearance of the information holding medium.

The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and its purpose is to provide a technology that allows easier confirmation of information held on an information storage medium.

One aspect of the present invention relates to an information processing device. This information processing device includes a mounting part configured to allow an information holding medium to be detachably attached, a detection part configured to detect attachment of the information holding medium to the mounting part, and a structure capable of non-contact communication with the information holding medium. based on the information obtained from the information holding medium via contactless communication when the detection unit does not detect attachment and the information holding medium is within the communication range of the contactless communication unit. An output unit that outputs the performance.
Another aspect of the present invention is an information processing device. This information processing device includes: a mounting section configured to removably attach an information holding medium that electronically holds predetermined information; a detection section that detects attachment of the information holding medium to the mounting section; An information processing device comprising: a non-contact communication unit configured to enable non-contact communication with the information holding medium; and a reception unit that receives user input; The information held by the information storage medium is activated when the detection unit detects attachment, and when the reception unit receives a user input while the detection unit does not detect attachment. includes status information whose state cannot be determined, and the contactless communication unit performs contactless communication by allowing the reception unit to accept a predetermined user input while the detection unit is detecting attachment. The information processing device can update the status information held in the information holding medium whose attachment is detected by the detection unit via the contactless communication unit. It is possible to output a main effect based on the information obtained from the information holding medium and change the main effect according to the status information, and to output the main effect based on the information obtained from the information holding medium, and to change the main effect according to the status information, and to output the main effect based on the information obtained from the information holding medium, and to change the main effect according to the status information, and to output the main effect based on the information obtained from the information holding medium, and to change the main effect according to the status information. When the reception unit accepts a user input and the information holding medium is within the communication range of the contactless communication unit, an effect based on information obtained from the information holding medium via the contactless communication unit. , is characterized in that it outputs a performance different from the main performance .

Note that arbitrary combinations of the above-mentioned components and mutual substitution of components and expressions of the present invention among devices, methods, systems, etc. are also effective as aspects of the present invention.

According to the present invention, information held in an information holding medium can be confirmed more easily.

It is a schematic diagram showing an example of how to play using a toy concerning an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a toy according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a data structure diagram showing an example of information held in a nonvolatile memory of the subtoy shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functions and configuration of the main toy body shown in FIG. 2. FIG. FIG. 5 is a data structure diagram showing an example of a main performance information holding section in FIG. 4; 5 is a data structure diagram showing an example of a simple performance information holding section in FIG. 4. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a series of processing steps in the main toy concrete shown in FIG. 2. FIG.

Hereinafter, the same or equivalent components, members, and processes shown in each drawing will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted as appropriate. Further, in each drawing, some members that are not important for the explanation are omitted.

The toy according to the embodiment includes a main toy body that is an information processing device and a sub-toy body that is an information holding medium. When the secondary toy concrete is attached to the main toy concrete, the main toy concrete performs NFC (Near Field Communication) with the secondary toy concrete and reads data. Furthermore, apart from this flow, even if the sub-toy concrete is not attached to the main toy concrete, the NFC function of the main toy concrete is activated by pressing a button on the main toy concrete. Here, when the secondary toy concrete is nearby, the main toy concrete reads data from the secondary toy concrete and notifies the status of the secondary toy concrete by voice or the like. Thereby, the user can know the status of the secondary toy without having to take the trouble of attaching the secondary toy to the main toy.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of how to play with a toy according to an embodiment. The toy includes a main toy body 102 and a sub-toy body 104. Toys provide users with play based on a predetermined worldview. Worldviews may be based on copyrighted or non-authored materials, or may be based on fantasy, reality, or historical fact. In the world view of toys, characters and items exist, and stories and performances related to them are set. By using toys, users can enjoy playing in such a worldview. The secondary toy concrete 104 is associated with a character or item related to the toy, and holds status such as attributes, strength, and condition of the character or item. The user can update the status held in the secondary toy 104 by attaching the secondary toy 104 to the main toy 102 and operating buttons and the like on the main toy 102 .

Further, the secondary toy concrete 104 is configured to be NFC compatible with the portable game device 106 and the store case 108. By communicating between the portable game device 106 or the in-store casing 108 and the sub-toy Gutai 104, the user can enjoy playing using the data held in the sub-toy Gutai 104 on the portable game device 106 or the in-store casing 108. be able to. For example, the store casing 108 provides different effects depending on the status held in the secondary toy concrete 104. In this way, the main toy concrete 102, the portable game device 106, and the store case 108 can be linked using the secondary toy concrete 104 as a medium.

Assume that a user who owns many subsidiary toys 104 updates the status of one of them in the main toys 102. Next, the user takes the main toy concrete 102 and many subtoy concretes 104 to a store where the store casing 108 is installed, and tries to play with the secondary toy concrete 104 whose status has been updated. Here, since the status is held as data in the non-volatile memory of the sub-toy concrete 104, it is not possible to tell which sub-toy concrete 104 is the sub-toy concrete 104 whose status has been updated from its appearance. This can be seen by attaching the sub-toy concrete 104 to the main toy concrete 102 one by one and checking it, but it is time-consuming.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the user can know the status of the secondary toy 104 without attaching the secondary toy 104 to the main toy 102. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the time required to identify the secondary toy concrete 104 whose status has been updated. Further, the work of checking the status of each of the secondary toy concrete 104 can be simplified.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the toy 100. The main toy body 102 includes a mounting section 202, a detection section 204, a speaker 206, and a button 208. The attachment portion 202 is configured such that the secondary toy concrete 104 is detachably attached thereto. The attachment portion 202 includes a space 212 in which the secondary toy body 104 is accommodated, and an engaging portion (not shown) that engages with the secondary toy body 104 inserted into the space 212.

The detection unit 204 detects attachment of the secondary toy concrete 104 to the attachment part 202 and removal of the secondary toy concrete 104 from the attachment part 202. The detection unit 204 includes four switches. A protrusion is provided on the back side of the secondary toy body 104, and the protrusion activates the four switches of the detection unit 204 in a predetermined order during the process of attaching the secondary toy body 104 to the attachment part 202 and in the process of removing it from the attachment part 202. Push it in. The protrusion on the back side of the secondary toy concrete 104 constitutes a unit data section representing a digital code that specifies the secondary toy concrete 104, following the example of the information holding medium described in Patent Document 1. The digital codes read by the four buttons are different depending on whether it is attached or removed. In particular, the order of the data is reversed. Therefore, it is determined whether to attach or detach based on this difference. The detection unit 204 reads out the digital code during the process of attaching the secondary toy concrete 104 to the attachment unit 202, and generates a detection signal including the read digital code. The detection unit 204 transmits the generated detection signal to a control unit described below. The detection unit 204 reads out the digital code in the reverse order during the process in which the secondary toy concrete 104 is removed from the attachment unit 202, and transmits a detection signal including the read digital code in the reverse order to the control unit.

The speaker 206 outputs a sound effect.
When pressed, the button 208 receives user input by generating a press signal and transmitting it to a control unit, which will be described later. The button 208 is provided on the side of the main toy body 102. On the other hand, the four buttons of the detection section 204 are provided near the entrance of the space 212 of the mounting section 202. Therefore, the button 208 is provided at a position that is easier for the user to access than the detection unit 204. It is difficult for the user to directly press down on the button of the detection unit 204 with a finger.

Inside the secondary toy body 104, an antenna coil 214 for NFC and a semiconductor chip 216 connected to the antenna coil 214 are provided. Semiconductor chip 216 has nonvolatile memory and a processing unit. The status of the character or item corresponding to the secondary toy concrete 104 is held in the nonvolatile memory. The processing unit controls NFC using the antenna coil 214 and controls operations (reading, writing, updating, etc.) on data held in non-volatile memory.

FIG. 3 is a data structure diagram showing an example of information held in the nonvolatile memory of the secondary toy concrete 104. The information held in the nonvolatile memory includes a character ID that identifies the character corresponding to the secondary toy concrete 104, the level of the character, the experience value of the character, and a special move charge flag that indicates whether or not the special move can be executed. , and a bonus flag indicating whether or not the bonus can be obtained.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the functions and configuration of the main toy concrete 102. As shown in FIG. In terms of hardware, each block shown here can be realized by elements and mechanical devices such as a computer's CPU, and in terms of software, it can be realized by computer programs, etc., but here, we will explain how they are realized by their cooperation. It depicts the functional blocks that will be implemented. Therefore, those skilled in the art who have been exposed to this specification will understand that these functional blocks can be realized in various ways by combining hardware and software.

The main toy concrete 102 further includes a non-contact communication section 210, a control section 402, a power supply section 404, a main effect information holding section 406, and a simple effect information holding section 408. The non-contact communication unit 210 is configured to be able to communicate with the secondary toy 104 in a non-contact manner. Non-contact communication between the subtoy Gutai 104 and the non-contact communication unit 210 is based on Felica (registered trademark), ISO/IEC 14443 (Type A, Type B), ISO/IEC 18092 (Near Field Communication), ISO/IEC 15693, etc. It may be realized by a known non-contact communication technology using electromagnetic waves such as ISO/IEC 21481 (NFC IP-2), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or WiFi Direct. In these contactless communication technologies, devices communicate directly (without going through a router, base station, etc.). Alternatively, non-contact communication may be realized by optical communication technology such as IrDA or sonic communication technology that uses sound waves such as ultrasound. In this embodiment, contactless communication is realized by NFC.

The control unit 402 comprehensively controls the operation of the main toy concrete 102. This function is realized by electronic components such as a microprocessor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a microcontroller, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), and a memory.
A power supply section 404 supplies power to each section of the main toy body 102. Power supply unit 404 may include a battery.

FIG. 5 is a data structure diagram showing an example of the main effect information holding section 406. The main performance information holding unit 406 holds a digital code, a bonus flag, and main sound data in association with each other. The main sound data is data that defines the sound output from the speaker 206 as a performance. The main effect information holding unit 406 specifies different main sound data when the state of the bonus flag is different even if the digital code (that is, the secondary toy concrete 104) is the same. The main sound data corresponding to the bonus flag "N" defines, for example, the sound of "(theme song of the character corresponding to the secondary toy Gutai 104) + (the character's lines) + (the character's name)", and the bonus flag is The main sound data corresponding to "Y" specifies, for example, the sound "(Theme song of the character corresponding to the secondary toy concrete 104) + (Sound effect) + (Speech of the character) + (Name of the character)" .

FIG. 6 is a data structure diagram showing an example of the simple performance information holding section 408. The simple performance information holding unit 408 holds a character ID, a bonus flag, and simple sound data in association with each other. The simple sound data is data that defines the sound output from the speaker 206 as a performance. In the simple performance information holding unit 408, different simple sound data are specified when the bonus flag states differ even if the character ID is the same. The simple sound data corresponding to the bonus flag "N" specifies, for example, the sound "(name of the character specified by the character ID)", and the simple sound data corresponding to the bonus flag "Y" specifies the sound, for example "(the name of the character specified by the character ID)". The sound is defined as "name of specified character) + (sound for notifying that the bonus flag is turned on)". The user can identify whether the bonus flag is on or off based on the presence or absence of (audio to notify that the bonus flag is on). When comparing the same character and the same bonus flag state, the voice defined by the main sound data is longer than the voice defined by the simple sound data.

The details of the functions of each part of the main toy concrete 102 will be explained using a flowchart. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a series of processing steps in the main toy concrete 102. As shown in FIG. The process starts with the secondary toy concrete 104 not attached to the main toy concrete 102. In this state, the non-contact communication unit 210 is in an inactive state, and electromagnetic waves for communication are not emitted.

The control unit 402 determines whether the detection unit 204 has detected attachment of the secondary toy concrete 104 to the attachment unit 202, whether the button 208 has been pressed down, or whether a detection error has occurred (S702). More specifically, when the control unit 402 receives a detection signal from the detection unit 204, it extracts a digital code included in the received detection signal. If the extracted digital code is registered in the main effect information holding section 406, the control section 402 determines that the detection section 204 has detected attachment. Note that if a digital code in the reverse order is extracted, the control unit 402 determines that the detection unit 204 has detected removal, and if it is not registered, it determines that some detection error has occurred in the detection unit 204. . Further, when the control unit 402 receives a push signal from the button 208, it determines that the button 208 has accepted a user input.

First, a case where the control unit 402 detects attachment in step S702 (“attachment detection” in S702) will be described. The control unit 402 activates the non-contact communication unit 210, and acquires the bonus flag held in the secondary toy concrete 104 through non-contact communication between the non-contact communication unit 210 and the secondary toy concrete 104 (S706). The control unit 402 refers to the main performance information holding unit 406 and specifies the main sound data corresponding to the digital code acquired in step S702 and the bonus flag acquired in step S706 (S708). The control unit 402 passes the specified main sound data to the speaker 206, and the speaker 206 reproduces the main sound data (S710). As a result, the speaker 206 outputs the sound corresponding to the main sound data.

The control unit 402 determines whether the detection unit 204 has detected the detachment of the secondary toy concrete 104 from the attachment unit 202, whether the button 208 has been pressed down, or whether a detection error has occurred (S712). In particular, when the control unit 402 receives a press signal from the button 208, it determines whether the button 208 remains pressed for a predetermined period of time. This determination may be made, for example, based on whether a press signal continues to be asserted for a predetermined period of time or whether a release signal indicating release of button 208 is received from button 208 within a predetermined period of time. When it is determined that the pressed state of the button 208 has continued for a predetermined period (“Push detection” in S712), the control unit 402 controls the secondary toy concrete via non-contact communication between the non-contact communication unit 210 and the secondary toy concrete 104. 104 is updated (S714). For example, the bonus flag that was "N" is updated to "Y", or the bonus flag that was "Y" is updated to "N". After that, the process returns to step S712. Note that when it is determined that the pressed state of the button 208 has continued for a predetermined period of time (“push detection” in S712), the control unit 402 controls the secondary toy via non-contact communication between the non-contact communication unit 210 and the secondary toy concrete 104. A lottery process may be performed to determine whether or not to update the bonus flag held in the toy body 104. Then, the bonus flag may be updated only when the player wins as a result of the lottery process. In addition, when it is determined that the pressed state of the button 208 does not continue for a predetermined period (for example, when the assertion of the press signal stops before the elapse of a predetermined period, or when the button 208 is not released within the period), the control unit 402 If a release signal indicating this is received from the button 208), the process of updating the bonus flag is not performed. In this way, when the process of updating the bonus flag is started, it is determined not only whether the button 208 is pressed down but also a predetermined user input (in this embodiment, the button 209 is pressed down for a predetermined period of time). By requiring this, it is possible to prevent the bonus flag from being updated by mistake, and if the present embodiment is used, the user can change his/her mind and not update the flag within a predetermined period. In other words, a grace period can be provided until the update execution is finalized, making it easier for the user to play.

When the control unit 402 receives the detection signal and the digital code included in the received detection signal is not registered in the main performance information storage unit 406, the control unit 402 determines that the detection unit 204 has detected removal (removal detection in S712). ”), the process ends.
Further, when the control unit 402 detects the occurrence of a detection error in each of steps S702 and S712, the control unit 402 performs predetermined error processing (S726) such as outputting an error sound from the speaker 206, and then ends the processing. .

Next, a case will be described in which the control unit 402 detects pressing down of the button 208 in step S702 (“pressing down detection” in S702). The control unit 402 activates the contactless communication unit 210 (S716). More specifically, the control unit 402 changes the contactless communication unit 210 from a deactivated state to an activated state. This may be realized, for example, by starting power supply from the power supply section 404 to the contactless communication section 210, or by supplying an operation start signal to the contactless communication section 210. . When the contactless communication unit 210 is activated, electromagnetic waves are emitted from the antenna included in the contactless communication unit 210. The non-contact communication unit 210 determines whether the secondary toy concrete 104 is within the communicable range by monitoring the signal received by the antenna (S718). The non-contact communication unit 210 determines whether or not there is a response from the secondary toy concrete 104 to a signal transmitted from the antenna of the non-contact communication unit 210, for example. If there is no response (NO in S718), the non-contact communication unit 210 repeats step S718. If a response is received (YES in S718), the control unit 402 acquires the character ID and bonus flag held in the secondary toy concrete 104 through non-contact communication between the non-contact communication unit 210 and the secondary toy concrete 104. (S720). The control unit 402 refers to the simple performance information holding unit 408 and specifies the simple sound data corresponding to the character ID and bonus flag acquired in step S720 (S722). The control unit 402 passes the specified simple sound data to the speaker 206, and the speaker 206 reproduces the simple sound data (S724). As a result, the speaker 206 outputs the sound corresponding to the simple sound data. The process then ends. Note that in steps S716 and S718, when the control unit 402 receives a release signal indicating release of the button 208 from the button 208, the process ends there.

The operation of the toy 100 with the above configuration will be explained.
The user attaches the secondary toy concrete 104 to the attachment part 202 of the main toy concrete 102. Then, the detection unit 204 detects attachment of the secondary toy concrete 104, and the non-contact communication unit 210 is activated in response to the detection. The sub-toy concrete 104 attached to the attachment part 202 and the non-contact communication part 210 communicate with each other in a non-contact manner. As a result, the speaker 206 outputs a sound that corresponds to the character of the secondary toy concrete 104 and depends on the state of the bonus flag of the secondary toy concrete 104. Furthermore, when the user presses the button 208 and maintains this state while the secondary toy concrete 104 is attached to the mounting portion 202, the bonus flag held in the secondary toy concrete 104 can be updated via non-contact communication. Become. This update may be cancelable by operating the button 208 later. This is the main way to play with the toy 100.

On the other hand, if the user wants to know the state of the bonus flag of the secondary toy concrete 104 without attaching the secondary toy concrete 104 to the main toy concrete 102, the user should move the main toy concrete 102 closer to the secondary toy concrete 104. Or, press down the button 208. In this state, the detection unit 204 does not detect attachment of the secondary toy concrete 104 to the attachment unit 202, but the non-contact communication unit 210 is activated in response to the button 208 being pressed down by the user. When the secondary toy concrete 104 is within the communicable range of the non-contact communication unit 210, the non-contact communication unit 210 communicates with the secondary toy concrete 104 in a non-contact manner. As a result, the speaker 206 outputs a sound indicating the state of the bonus flag of the secondary toy concrete 104. Note that if the user wants to know the state of the bonus flag of the secondary toy concrete 104 without attaching the secondary toy concrete 104 to the main toy concrete 102, first press down the button 208 to activate the non-contact communication section 210, and then Bring the secondary toy concrete 104 close to the main toy concrete 104 or “hold it over” (bring it close to the secondary toy concrete 104 within the communication range of the non-contact communication unit 210, but do not attach it to the attachment part 202 of the main toy concrete 104) Accordingly, a sound indicating the state of the bonus flag of the secondary toy concrete 104 may be outputted from the speaker 206.

According to the toy 100 according to the present embodiment, the user can know the content of information held in the secondary toy concrete 104 without attaching the secondary toy concrete 104 to the main toy concrete 102. For example, since the bonus flag is held as electronic data in the nonvolatile memory of the secondary toy concrete 104, the state of the bonus flag cannot be known from the appearance of the secondary toy concrete 104. Although the state of the bonus flag can be seen by attaching the secondary toy concrete 104 to the main toy concrete 102, it is time-consuming to attach and remove it. Therefore, in the toy 100 according to the present embodiment, the user can know the state of the bonus flag of the secondary toy concrete 104 by pressing the button 208 of the main toy concrete 102 and holding it over the secondary toy concrete 104. This improves user convenience. In particular, this is advantageous in that a user who owns many sub-toy objects 104 with similar appearance does not have to attach and remove them one by one when searching for a sub-toy object 104 having a desired bonus flag state.

Further, the performance and operation of the portable game device 106 and the store case 108 may differ depending on the state of the bonus flag of the secondary toy concrete 104. In such a situation, according to the toy 100 according to the present embodiment, the user can connect the secondary toy concrete 104 with the portable game device 106 or the store casing 108 through non-contact communication with the secondary toy concrete 104 before playing. You can check the bonus flag more easily.

In addition, in the main way of playing, when the secondary toy concrete 104 is attached to the main toy concrete 102, the bonus flag of the secondary toy concrete 104 can be updated by pressing and holding the button 208. Here, when the secondary toy concrete 104 is attached to the main toy concrete 102 in order to check the bonus flag, there is a possibility that the bonus flag may be updated unintentionally by pressing down the button 208 by mistake. Therefore, in the toy 100 according to the present embodiment, since the state of the bonus flag can be checked without attaching the sub-toy concrete 104 to the main toy concrete 102, it is possible to suppress or prevent the unintended update of the bonus flag as described above. can do.

Furthermore, in the toy 100 according to the present embodiment, the sound defined by the main sound data is longer than the sound defined by the simple sound data. Therefore, the main sound data can provide a variety of fun performances corresponding to the main ways of playing the toy 100, while the simple sound data can provide a concise performance for the purpose of confirming the state of the bonus flag.

The toy 100 according to the embodiment has been described above. This embodiment is an example, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications can be made to the combinations of each component and each process, and that such modifications are also within the scope of the present invention.

In the embodiment, the main toy concrete 102 and the subtoy concrete 104 having shapes as shown in FIG. That's fine. For example, the main toy 102 may be a belt-shaped, wristwatch-shaped, bracelet-shaped, pendant-shaped, vehicle-shaped, doll-shaped, house-shaped toy, or the like. The secondary toy 104 may be shaped like a miniature car, a medal, a doll, or the like.

In the embodiment, a case has been described in which the detection unit 204 detects attachment/removal of the secondary toy concrete 104 by pressing down four buttons, but the present invention is not limited to this. Any configuration capable of detecting removal of the secondary toy concrete 104 from the section 202 may be adopted. For example, optical presence detection technology may be used that uses infrared rays or visible light to detect presence when light is blocked. Alternatively, electrical presence sensing techniques may be used, such as detecting changes in capacitance. A switch may be used that is turned on when the secondary toy concrete 104 is attached to the attachment part 202 and turned off when it is removed. Alternatively, the technology described in Patent Document 1 may be used to determine attachment or detachment.

In the embodiment, a case has been described in which the sub-toy concrete 104 is specified by the digital code represented by the protrusion on the back surface of the sub-toy concrete 104, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main toy concrete 102 may identify the secondary toy concrete 104 by reading out the character ID of the secondary toy concrete 104 through non-contact communication after the secondary toy concrete 104 is attached to the attachment part 202 . Alternatively, if the detection unit 204 is configured optically, the main toy concrete 102 may identify the secondary toy concrete 104 by reading a barcode or the like provided on the surface of the secondary toy concrete 104.

In the embodiment, a case has been described in which the main toy concrete 102 reads out the bonus flag from the secondary toy concrete 104 through non-contact communication when the secondary toy concrete 104 is attached to the attachment part 202, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the main toy concrete 102 and the sub-toy concrete 104 are connected through a contact, the main toy concrete 102 may read out the bonus flag via the contact.

In the embodiment, a case has been described in which the speaker 206 outputs audio based on the state of the bonus flag of the sub-toy concrete 104, but the present invention is not limited to this, and information obtained from the sub-toy concrete 104 via non-contact communication is used. Any configuration may be adopted as long as the output unit outputs a presentation based on the above. For example, the main toy concrete may include an output unit that outputs at least one of video, light, sound, and motion based on the state of the bonus flag of the secondary toy concrete 104 as a production effect. In this case, in the data structure shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, video data for video, lighting pattern data for light, and data specifying the movement of the movable part for motion are substituted for sound data. May be retained. Alternatively, the main toy body may include a light emitting device such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or a movable part such as a vibration source as an output part.

In the embodiment, the bonus flag is used as an example of information that is electronically held in the secondary toy concrete 104 and read out by the main toy concrete 102, but the present invention is not limited to this. Information for identifying the status may be employed. For example, levels, experience points, and special attack charges may be used. Alternatively, information that satisfies the following conditions may be employed.
(1) Used to select the effects output from the main toy Gutai 102, the portable game device 106, and the store cabinet 108.
(2) electronically held in the secondary toy concrete 104;
(3) It cannot be determined from the external appearance of the secondary toy concrete 104.
Therefore, if a character corresponding to the secondary toy concrete 104 is drawn on the surface of the secondary toy concrete 104, the character ID does not correspond to the above information, but otherwise, the character ID corresponds to the above information.

In the embodiment, a case has been described in which the non-contact communication unit 210 is activated when pressing down of the button 208 is detected in a state where the detection unit 204 does not detect attachment of the secondary toy concrete 104, but the present invention is not limited to this. I can't. For example, the non-contact communication unit 210 may be constantly activated in a state where the detection unit 204 does not detect attachment of the secondary toy concrete 104. Alternatively, if the main toy concrete 102 has a voice input means such as a microphone, when the voice input means detects a predetermined phrase (for example, "read" etc.), the main toy concrete 102 uses the non-contact communication unit. 210 may be activated. Alternatively, if the main toy concrete 102 has a vibration detection means, when the user shakes the main toy concrete 102 sideways and the vibration detection means detects a predetermined vibration pattern, the main toy concrete 102 is The contact communication unit 210 may be activated.

100 Toy, 102 Main Toy Gutai, 104 Sub-Toy Gutai, 106 Portable Game Device, 108 Storefront Case.

Claims (6)

a mounting portion configured to removably attach an information holding medium electronically holding predetermined information;
a detection unit that detects attachment of the information holding medium to the attachment unit;
a contactless communication unit configured to be capable of contactless communication with the information holding medium;
a reception section that accepts user input;
An information processing device comprising:
The non-contact communication unit is activated at least when the detection unit detects attachment , and when the reception unit receives a user input while the detection unit does not detect attachment ,
The information held by the information holding medium includes status information that is updatable and whose status cannot be determined from its appearance;
The non-contact communication unit is configured such that the reception unit receives a predetermined user input while the detection unit is detecting attachment.
Status information held in the information holding medium whose attachment is detected by the detection unit can be updated via non-contact communication;
The information processing device further includes:
When the detection unit detects attachment, it is possible to output a main effect based on the information obtained from the information holding medium via the non-contact communication unit, and change the main effect according to the status information. can be,
If the reception unit receives a user input while the detection unit does not detect attachment, and the information holding medium is within the communication range of the contactless communication unit, An information processing device that outputs a performance different from the main performance based on information obtained from the information holding medium . The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reception section is provided at a position that is easier for a user to access than the detection section. The information according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the information processing device outputs another effect based on the information obtained from the information holding medium via non-contact communication when the detection unit detects attachment. Processing equipment. The information processing device according to claim 3 , wherein the main performance is shorter than the other performance. The detection unit is configured to acquire specific information for identifying the information holding medium in accordance with the detection of attachment without using contactless communication,
The information processing device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the other effect is further based on specific information acquired by the detection unit. A system comprising the information processing device according to claim 1 and an information holding medium.

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