JP7398933B2 - Processing equipment, processing method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a processing device, a processing method, and a program.

Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for displaying on a screen a radar map image showing the position of the player's aircraft (the aircraft to be operated by the player), the positional relationship with enemy aircraft, and the like. Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose techniques related to IBL (image-based lighting). In particular, Non-Patent Document 1 discloses means for determining a light source from an arbitrary image and generating a 360° image showing the reflection of the light source on a model placed in that environment.

JP2011-212347A

“IBL (Image Based Lighting) in Unity, Finding Light Sources from Live Actions”, [Online], June 28, 2014, [Retrieved October 31, 2019], Internet <URL: http://tsubakit1.hateblo .jp/entry/20140628/1403893615> “Using images as light sources (light) - Environmental lighting”, [Online], [Retrieved October 31, 2019], Internet <URL: http://3dcg.homeip.net/3d_reading/light_camera_render/global_light/01_e .php>

In open world 3D games, the player performs operations using two types of control: controlling the position of the object to be operated (virtual camera position control) and controlling the viewing direction of the object to be operated (virtual camera orientation control). A desired position in the virtual space where the target object exists can be projected on the screen and visually recognized. However, this operation has been a difficult task for players who are not accustomed to the game. For example, when changing the orientation of the virtual camera, the user may lose their sense of direction, making it difficult to intuitively grasp which direction in the virtual space they are facing.

Therefore, there is a technology that displays information indicating the orientation of the virtual camera on the screen. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique of displaying a direction in which a camera is facing (a player's line of sight direction) on a PM in a radar map. However, players who are not accustomed to the game may overlook information indicating the orientation of the virtual camera displayed on the screen, or may not have the time to view it during the game. Therefore, the above problem cannot be solved simply by displaying information indicating the orientation of the virtual camera on the screen.

An object of the present invention is to provide a technique that makes it easier for a player to grasp the orientation of a virtual camera.

According to the invention,
computer,
a parameter information storage unit that stores parameter information indicating the value of a predetermined parameter of the operation target object;
a position information storage unit that stores position information indicating the position of the operation target object in virtual space;
a location information update unit that updates the location information based on input data input by the player;
a first virtual camera information storage unit that stores first virtual camera information indicating a position and orientation in the virtual space of a first virtual camera that photographs the operation target object;
a first virtual camera information update unit that updates the first virtual camera information based on input data input by the player;
a reference environment light generated based on a reference environment light that is the environment light at the position of the operation target object indicated by the position information, and a second virtual camera that photographs a display object placed under the reference environment light. a reference ambient light information storage unit that stores reference ambient light information for specifying the orientation relative to the shooting direction;
a reference environment light information update unit that updates the reference environment light information based on the update of the first virtual camera information;
The object to be operated, which is located at the position indicated by the position information, is located at the position indicated by the first virtual camera information, and is oriented in the direction indicated by the first virtual camera information. a first image generation unit that generates a first image taken with a virtual camera;
The display object placed under the reference environment light is photographed by the second virtual camera in which the relative orientation of the photographing direction with respect to the reference environment light is specified by the reference environment light information. a second image generation unit that generates the second image;
a game screen generation unit that generates a game screen that includes the first image and an image of the display object in the second image and shows the value of the predetermined parameter in the display object;
A program is provided to enable this function.

Further, according to the present invention,
a parameter information storage unit that stores parameter information indicating the value of a predetermined parameter of the operation target object;
a position information storage unit that stores position information indicating the position of the operation target object in virtual space;
a location information update unit that updates the location information based on input data input by the player;
a first virtual camera information storage unit that stores first virtual camera information indicating a position and orientation in the virtual space of a first virtual camera that photographs the operation target object;
a first virtual camera information update unit that updates the first virtual camera information based on input data input by the player;
a reference environment light generated based on a reference environment light that is the environment light at the position of the operation target object indicated by the position information, and a second virtual camera that photographs a display object placed under the reference environment light. a reference environment light information storage unit that stores reference environment light information for specifying a direction relative to the photographing direction;
a reference environment light information update unit that updates the reference environment light information based on the update of the first virtual camera information;
The object to be operated, which is located at the position indicated by the position information, is located at the position indicated by the first virtual camera information, and is oriented in the direction indicated by the first virtual camera information. a first image generation unit that generates a first image taken with a virtual camera;
The display object placed under the reference environment light is photographed by the second virtual camera in which the relative orientation of the photographing direction with respect to the reference environment light is specified by the reference environment light information. a second image generation unit that generates the second image;
a game screen generation unit that generates a game screen that includes the first image and an image of the display object in the second image and shows the value of the predetermined parameter in the display object;
A processing device is provided.

Further, according to the present invention,
The computer is
storing parameter information indicating the value of a predetermined parameter of the object to be operated;
storing position information indicating the position of the operation target object in virtual space;
updating the location information based on input data input by the player;
storing first virtual camera information indicating a position and orientation in the virtual space of a first virtual camera that photographs the operation target object;
updating the first virtual camera information based on input data input by the player;
a reference environment light generated based on a reference environment light that is the environment light at the position of the operation target object indicated by the position information, and a second virtual camera that photographs a display object placed under the reference environment light. Stores reference environment light information for identifying the orientation relative to the shooting direction,
updating the reference ambient light information based on updating the first virtual camera information;
The object to be operated, which is located at the position indicated by the position information, is located at the position indicated by the first virtual camera information, and is oriented in the direction indicated by the first virtual camera information. generate a first image taken with a virtual camera of
The display object placed under the reference environment light is photographed by the second virtual camera in which the relative orientation of the photographing direction with respect to the reference environment light is specified by the reference environment light information. Generate image 2,
A processing method is provided for generating a game screen that includes the first image and an image of the display object in the second image, and in which the display object shows a value of the predetermined parameter.

According to the present invention, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the direction of the virtual camera.

It is a figure showing an example of the game screen which the processing device of this embodiment generates. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a processing device according to the present embodiment. It is an example of the functional block diagram of the processing device of this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an example of information processed by the processing device of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining processing of the processing device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining processing of the processing device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining processing of the processing device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining processing of the processing device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining processing of the processing device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining processing of the processing device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining processing of the processing device according to the present embodiment. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing flow of the processing device according to the present embodiment.

<Summary>
First, an overview of the processing device of this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 1 shows an example of a game screen D generated by the processing device. The illustrated example is a game screen D when the operation target object 1 is viewed from behind. On the game screen D, a display object 3 is displayed. Although not clearly shown in the figure, the display object 3 displays specular based on the environmental light at the position where the operation target object 1 is present. Specular is a highlight created when the light source itself is reflected on an object, and it varies depending on the relative position and orientation of the object and the light source.

According to the processing device of this embodiment, when the line of sight direction of the operation target object 1, that is, the direction of the virtual camera changes in response to the player's operation, the display contents of the game screen D (scenery reflected on the game screen D) change accordingly. As the value changes, the specular display content in the display object 3 also changes. By visually recognizing the specular of the display object 3, it becomes easier for the player to intuitively understand which direction in the virtual space the player is facing.

By the way, if the display object 3 is made to exist in the virtual space, the display object 3 that shows specular according to the orientation of the virtual camera can be included in the image generated by the virtual camera. However, in order to always include the display object 3 in the image regardless of the position of the operation target object 1 or the viewing direction, the display object 3 needs to be present at every position in the virtual space. A virtual space in such a situation is unnatural. Further, when the display object 3 is fixed at a predetermined position in the virtual space, the position of the display object 3 within the game screen D changes depending on the position of the operation target object 1 and the viewing direction. As described above, when the position of the display object 3 within the game screen D changes, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the specular displayed on the display object 3.

In order to solve such problems, the processing device prepares another space apart from the virtual space that simulates the environmental light at the position where the operation target object 1 exists, and positions the display object 3 in the other space. and take pictures with the virtual camera. Then, the processing device generates the image shown in FIG. A game screen D as shown is generated. Note that since the display object 3 is not an object that exists in virtual space, there is no particular restriction on the display position on the game screen D, and it can be placed at any position. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, the display object 3 can be placed at the edge of the game screen D, etc., where it does not interfere with the progress of the game. Furthermore, even if the contents of the virtual space displayed on the game screen D change according to the movement of the operation target object 1 or changes in the line of sight direction, it is possible to ) can continue to position the display object 3. According to such a processing device, it is possible to solve the problem of the method of making the display object 3 exist in the virtual space described above.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the processing device displays the hit point of the operation target object 1 on the display object 3 ("110" in the figure). In this way, the processing device can generate the game screen D displaying various information by effectively utilizing a limited area. Furthermore, by displaying the hit point, which is one of the parameters that the player pays the most attention to during the game, on the display object 3, it becomes easier to guide the player's line of sight to the display object 3.

<Hardware configuration>
Next, the configuration of the processing device will be explained in detail. The processing device may be a client terminal of a client-server type game system, or may be a server. Furthermore, the processing device may be a device that includes an input section that receives input from the player, a calculation section that performs calculations based on input content, a display that displays a game screen, and the like. Further, the processing device may be a device that has an input section and a calculation section and displays a game screen on an externally connected display (eg, a television).

Each functional part of the processing device consists of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) of any computer, the memory, the program loaded into the memory, and the storage unit such as a hard disk that stores the program (the program is stored in advance at the stage of shipping the device). (In addition to programs, it can also store programs downloaded from storage media such as CDs (Compact Discs) or servers on the Internet, etc.), and is realized by any combination of hardware and software, centering on network connection interfaces. . It will be understood by those skilled in the art that there are various modifications to the implementation method and device.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of the processing device. As shown in FIG. 2, the processing device includes a processor 1A, a memory 2A, an input/output interface 3A, a peripheral circuit 4A, and a bus 5A. The peripheral circuit 4A includes various modules. The processing device does not need to have the peripheral circuit 4A. Note that the processing device may be composed of a plurality of physically and/or logically separated devices, or may be composed of one physically and/or logically integrated device. When the processing device is composed of a plurality of physically and/or logically separated devices, each of the plurality of devices can be provided with the above hardware configuration.

The bus 5A is a data transmission path through which the processor 1A, memory 2A, peripheral circuit 4A, and input/output interface 3A exchange data with each other. The processor 1A is, for example, an arithmetic processing device such as a CPU or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). The memory 2A is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory). The input/output interface 3A includes an interface for acquiring information from an input device, an external device, an external server, an external sensor, a camera, etc., an interface for outputting information to an output device, an external device, an external server, etc. . Input devices include, for example, a keyboard, mouse, microphone, physical button, touch panel, game controller (joystick, analog stick, etc.). Examples of the output device include a display, a speaker, a printer, and a mailer. The processor 1A can issue commands to each module and perform calculations based on the results of those calculations.

<Functional configuration>
Next, the functional configuration of the processing device will be explained. FIG. 3 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the processing device 100. As illustrated, the processing device 100 includes an input data acquisition unit 101, a parameter information update unit 102, a parameter information storage unit 103, a position information update unit 104, a position information storage unit 105, and a first virtual camera. Information update section 106, first virtual camera information storage section 107, reference environment light information update section 108, reference environment light information storage section 109, first image generation section 110, and second image generation section 111, a game screen generation section 112, and an output section 113.

The input data acquisition unit 101 acquires input data input by a player via an input device. Examples of input devices include, but are not limited to, touch panels, controllers, keyboards, mice, microphones, physical buttons, and the like. For example, these input devices may be connected to the processing device 100, and the input data acquisition unit 101 may acquire input data from the input devices. In addition, these input devices may be connected to an external device, and the input data acquisition unit 101 may acquire input data transmitted from the external device.

The parameter information storage unit 103 stores parameter information indicating the value of a predetermined parameter of the operation target object 1. The predetermined parameters are parameters that increase and/or decrease as the game progresses, and include, but are not limited to, hit points, attack power, defense power, and the like. FIG. 4 schematically shows an example of parameter information.

The parameter information update unit 102 updates parameter information based on input data input by the player. The implementation means and algorithms are not particularly limited, and can be designed using any well-known technology.

The position information storage unit 105 stores position information indicating the position and orientation of the operation target object 1 in the virtual space. FIG. 4 schematically shows an example of position information. The position of the operation target object 1 can be indicated by coordinates in a three-dimensional coordinate system set in virtual space. The orientation of the operation target object 1 may be indicated, for example, by a rotation angle around an axis of a three-dimensional coordinate system, or by a unit vector.

The location information update unit 104 updates location information based on input data input by the player. The implementation means and algorithms are not particularly limited, and can be designed using any well-known technology.

The first virtual camera information storage unit 107 stores first virtual camera information indicating the position and orientation in the virtual space of the first virtual camera that photographs the operation target object 1. For example, a game screen D as shown in FIG. 1 is generated based on an image generated by the first virtual camera 2 in a state as shown in FIG. FIG. 4 schematically shows an example of first virtual camera information. The position of the first virtual camera 2 can be indicated by coordinates in a three-dimensional coordinate system set in the virtual space. The orientation of the first virtual camera 2 may be indicated, for example, by a rotation angle around an axis of a three-dimensional coordinate system, or by a unit vector. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the vertical direction of the virtual space is the y-axis direction, and the horizontal directions are the x-axis direction and the z-axis direction, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The first virtual camera information updating unit 106 updates the first virtual camera information based on input data input by the player. Specifically, when the position information of the operation target object 1 described above is updated based on the input data input by the player, the first virtual camera information updating unit 106 updates the first virtual camera information based on it. . The implementation means and algorithms are not particularly limited, and can be designed using any well-known technology.

The reference environment light information storage unit 109 stores reference environment light for specifying the relative direction of the reference environment light and the photographing direction of the second virtual camera that photographs the display object 3 placed under the reference environment light. Remember information. The reference environment light is an environment light generated based on the environment light (reference environment light) at the position of the operation target object 1 indicated by the position information, that is, an environment light that simulates the reference environment light. The details will be described later.

FIG. 6 shows the relationship between the reference environment light, the display object 3 placed under the reference environment light, and the second virtual camera 4 that photographs the display object 3. The positions and orientations of the second virtual camera 4 and display object 3 are fixed. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the reference ambient light is configured to be rotatable around a predetermined position. In this case, the reference environment light information for specifying the relative direction of the reference environment light and the shooting direction of the second virtual camera 4 is, for example, the rotation angle of the reference environment light (rotation angle around the y-axis). (See Figure 4). In other words, the relative orientation of the reference environmental light and the photographing direction of the second virtual camera 4 is determined depending on how much the reference environmental light is rotated around the y-axis from the reference state.

Returning to FIG. 3, the reference environment light information updating unit 108 updates the reference environment light information based on the update of the first virtual camera information. Specifically, when the direction of the first virtual camera rotates around the y-axis, the reference environment light information updating unit 108 updates the reference environment light information accordingly.

Here, an example of processing by the reference ambient light information updating unit 108 will be described using FIGS. 6 to 11. 9 to 11 show the relationship between the operation target object 1, the first virtual camera 2, and the environment light (reference environment light) at the position where the operation target object 1 exists.

For example, if the direction of the first virtual camera 2 is rotated by 45 degrees counterclockwise around the y-axis in response to the player's operation as shown in FIGS. , the reference ambient light is rotated 45 degrees clockwise around the y-axis. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 → FIG. 11, the direction of the first virtual camera 2 is further rotated by 45 degrees counterclockwise around the y-axis in response to the player's operation, and accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 7 → 8 , the reference ambient light is further rotated by 45° clockwise around the y-axis.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 10, when the direction of the first virtual camera 2 is rotated by 45° clockwise around the y-axis in response to the player's operation, the direction changes as shown in FIGS. 8 to 7. , the reference ambient light is rotated 45° counterclockwise around the y-axis. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 → FIG. 9, when the direction of the first virtual camera 2 is further rotated by 45° clockwise around the y-axis in response to the player's operation, the orientation changes as shown in FIGS. 7 → FIG. Then, the reference ambient light is further rotated by 45 degrees counterclockwise around the y-axis.

Based on such a relationship, the reference environment light information updating unit 108 updates the reference environment light information based on updating the first virtual camera information. As described above, in this embodiment in which the shooting direction of the second virtual camera 4 and the orientation of the display object 3 are fixed, the reference environment light information indicates the amount of rotation of the reference environment light from the reference state, and the reference environment light The information update unit 108 updates the amount of rotation indicated by the reference environmental light information based on the amount of change in the orientation of the first virtual camera 2.

Note that FIGS. 9 to 11 show an example in which the orientation of the first virtual camera 2 changes as the first virtual camera 2 rotates around the operation target object 1 in response to the player's operation. However, this is just an example and is not limited thereto. Other examples include an example in which the orientation of the first virtual camera 2 is changed by rotating the first virtual camera 2 on the spot in response to a player's operation.

Returning to FIG. 3, the first image generation unit 110 converts the operation target object 1 existing at the position indicated by the above-mentioned position information into a first virtual camera existing at the position indicated by the first virtual camera information and A first image captured by the first virtual camera 2 oriented in the direction indicated by the camera information is generated. The configuration of the first image generation section 110 can employ any known technique.

The second image generation unit 111 generates a second virtual image in which the display object 3 placed under the reference environment light is in a state where the relative orientation of the photographing direction with respect to the reference environment light is specified by the reference environment light information. A second image captured by camera 4 is generated.

As described above, the reference environment light is the environment light generated based on the environment light (reference environment light) at the position of the operation target object 1 indicated by the position information, that is, the environment light that simulates the reference environment light. For example, the second image generation unit 111 can determine the light source (reference environmental light) from the image generated by the first virtual camera 2 using IBL (Image Based Lighting) technology. Then, the second image generation unit 111 can obtain the reference boundary light from the reference light.

The second image generation unit 111 may use the standard environmental light as it is as the reference environmental light, or may use the standard environmental light with the intensity adjusted as the reference environmental light. For example, the second image generation unit 111 may adjust the intensity of the reference environmental light based on time information in the virtual space. For example, the intensity of the reference environmental light may be made lower than the intensity of the reference environmental light during night time. Further, during daytime hours, the intensity of the reference environmental light may be made stronger than the intensity of the reference environmental light.

Further, the second image generation unit 111 may adjust the intensity of the reference environmental light based on the environment at the position where the operation target object 1 exists. For example, when the operation target object 1 is in an environment that is darker than the external environment, such as inside a cave or a house, the second image generation unit 111 converts the intensity of the reference environmental light into the light of the reference environmental light. The strength may be lower than that of .

Then, the second image generation unit 111 arranges the display object 3 and the second virtual camera 4 whose direction and position are fixed under the reference ambient light generated in this way, and uses the reference environment light information as a reference based on the reference environment light information. The second image can be generated while adjusting the amount of rotation of the ambient light around the y-axis.

The game screen generation unit 112 generates a game screen that includes a first image and an image of the display object 3 in the second image, and in which the display object 3 shows the value of a predetermined parameter of the operation target object 1. .

That is, the game screen generation unit 112 identifies an area in the second image where the display object 3 exists, and cuts out that part. Then, the game screen generation unit 112 generates, for example, a game screen D as shown in FIG. 1 using the first image and an image cut out from the second image. For example, the game screen generation unit 112 may generate the game screen D by superimposing an image cut out from the second image on the first image. The position on the first image at which the image cut out from the second image is superimposed may be determined in advance.

Returning to FIG. 3, the output unit 113 outputs the game screen generated by the game screen generation unit 112. For example, if the processing device 100 is a server of a client-server type game system, the output unit 113 transmits the game screen to the client terminal. Further, when the processing device 100 is a device having an input section, a calculation section, a display, etc., the output section 113 inputs data to the display and displays a game screen. Furthermore, if the processing device 100 is a device that has an input section and a calculation section and displays a game screen on an externally connected display (e.g., a television), the output section 113 provides data to the externally connected display. Enter to display the game screen.

<Processing flow>
Next, an example of the processing flow of the processing device 100 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 12. Here, an example of processing that is performed when the position information and the first virtual camera information are updated based on an input by the player to change the viewing direction of the operation target object 1 will be described.

First, the reference environment light information updating unit 108 updates the reference environment light information based on the update of the first virtual camera information (S10). That is, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, in this embodiment in which the shooting direction of the second virtual camera 4 and the orientation of the display object 3 are fixed and the reference environment light is rotated, the reference environment light information is based on the reference environment light. indicates the amount of rotation from the reference state. Then, the reference environment light information updating unit 108 updates the amount of rotation indicated by the reference environment light information based on the amount of change in the orientation of the first virtual camera 2.

Next, the first image generation unit 110 and the second image generation unit 111 generate the first image and the second image based on the updated position information, the first virtual camera information, and the reference environment light information. Generate (S11).

That is, the first image generation unit 110 converts the operation target object 1 existing at the position indicated by the position information to the operation target object 1 existing at the position indicated by the first virtual camera information and indicated by the first virtual camera information. A first image captured by the first virtual camera 2 oriented in the direction of the image is generated.

The second image generation unit 111 also generates a second image generating unit 111 that displays the display object 3 placed under the reference environment light in a state where the relative orientation of the photographing direction with respect to the reference environment light is specified by the reference environment light information. A second image captured by the virtual camera 4 is generated.

Next, the game screen generation unit 112 generates a game screen based on the first image and second image generated in S11 (S12). That is, the game screen generation unit 112 identifies an area in the second image where the display object 3 exists, and cuts out that part. Then, the game screen generation unit 112 generates, for example, a game screen D as shown in FIG. 1 using the first image and an image cut out from the second image. For example, the game screen generation unit 112 may generate the game screen D by superimposing an image cut out from the second image on the first image. The position on the first image at which the image cut out from the second image is superimposed may be determined in advance.

Although not shown, the output unit 113 then outputs the game screen generated by the game screen generation unit 112.

<Effect>
Next, the effects of the processing device 100 will be explained.

The processing device 100 can display, on the game screen, the display object 3 in which the environmental light of the position where the operation target object 1 is present is reflected. Then, when the line of sight direction of the operation target object 1, that is, the direction of the first virtual camera 2 changes in accordance with the player's operation, the processing device 100 changes the display content of the game screen D accordingly, and changes the display content of the display object 1. The specular display contents in 3 can be changed. By visually recognizing the specular of the display object 3, it becomes easier for the player to intuitively understand which direction in the virtual space the player is facing.

By the way, if the display object 3 exists in the virtual space, it is possible to include the display object 3 showing specular according to the orientation of the first virtual camera 2 in the image generated by the first virtual camera 2. I can do it. However, in order to always include the display object 3 in the image regardless of the position of the operation target object 1 or the viewing direction, the display object 3 needs to be present at every position in the virtual space. A virtual space in such a situation is unnatural. Further, when the display object 3 is fixed at a predetermined position in the virtual space, the position of the display object 3 within the game screen D changes depending on the position of the operation target object 1 and the viewing direction. As described above, when the position of the display object 3 within the game screen D changes, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the specular displayed on the display object 3.

In order to solve such problems, the processing device 100 prepares a space different from the virtual space that simulates the environmental light at the position where the operation target object 1 exists, positions the display object 3 in that space, and A photograph is taken using the virtual camera 4 of 2. Then, the processing device 100 uses the image generated by photographing the operation target object 1 existing in the virtual space with the first virtual camera 2 and the display object 3 located in the other space with the second virtual camera 4. A game screen D as shown in FIG. 1 is generated based on the image taken and generated. Note that since the display object 3 is not an object that exists in virtual space, there is no particular restriction on the display position on the game screen D, and it can be placed at any position. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, the display object 3 can be placed at the edge of the game screen D, etc., where it does not interfere with the progress of the game. Furthermore, even if the contents of the virtual space displayed on the game screen D change according to the movement of the operation target object 1 or changes in the line of sight direction, it is possible to ) can continue to position the display object 3. According to such a processing device 100, the problem of the method of making the display object 3 exist in the virtual space described above can be solved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the processing device 100 displays the hit point (“110” in the figure) of the operation target object 1 on the display object 3. In this way, the processing device 100 can generate the game screen D displaying various information by effectively utilizing a limited area. Furthermore, by displaying the hit point, which is one of the parameters that the player pays the most attention to during the game, on the display object 3, it becomes easier to guide the player's line of sight to the display object 3.

Furthermore, the processing device 100 can adjust the intensity of the reference environment light based on time information in the virtual space, the environment at the position where the operation target object 1 exists, and the like. As a result, the specular displayed on the display object 3 can be easily recognized regardless of the time or environment.

<Modified example>
Here, a modification of the processing device 100 will be described. In the embodiment described above, hit points are displayed on the display object 3, but values of other parameters may also be displayed. For example, the display object 3 may display the value of a parameter related to the object 1 to be operated, such as attack power or defense power, or the value of a parameter that is not directly related to the object 1 to be operated, such as the time in virtual space. It may also be displayed on object 3.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the positions and directions of the display object 3 and the second virtual camera 4 are fixed, and the reference environment light is rotated. The environment light may be fixed, and the orientation of the display object 3 and the position and orientation of the second virtual camera 4 may be changed.

Further, in the embodiments described above, the shape of the display object is a sphere, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other shapes may also be adopted.

Further, in the embodiment described above, the present invention is described as a so-called TPS (Third Person Shooter) game, but the present invention may be applied to an FPS (First Person Shooter) game. When adapted to an FPS game, a virtual camera that is viewed from the user's (first person) viewpoint corresponds to the first virtual camera.

Even in these modified examples, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments are achieved.

Part or all of the above embodiments may be described as in the following supplementary notes, but the embodiments are not limited to the following.
1. computer,
a parameter information storage unit that stores parameter information indicating the value of a predetermined parameter of the operation target object;
a position information storage unit that stores position information indicating the position of the operation target object in virtual space;
a location information update unit that updates the location information based on input data input by the player;
a first virtual camera information storage unit that stores first virtual camera information indicating a position and orientation in the virtual space of a first virtual camera that photographs the operation target object;
a first virtual camera information update unit that updates the first virtual camera information based on input data input by the player;
a reference environment light generated based on a reference environment light that is the environment light at the position of the operation target object indicated by the position information, and a second virtual camera that photographs a display object placed under the reference environment light. a reference ambient light information storage unit that stores reference ambient light information for specifying the orientation relative to the shooting direction;
a reference environment light information update unit that updates the reference environment light information based on the update of the first virtual camera information;
The object to be operated, which is located at the position indicated by the position information, is located at the position indicated by the first virtual camera information, and is oriented in the direction indicated by the first virtual camera information. a first image generation unit that generates a first image taken with a virtual camera;
The display object placed under the reference environment light is photographed by the second virtual camera in which the relative orientation of the photographing direction with respect to the reference environment light is specified by the reference environment light information. a second image generation unit that generates the second image;
a game screen generation unit that generates a game screen that includes the first image and an image of the display object in the second image and shows the value of the predetermined parameter in the display object;
A program that functions as
2. In the program described in 1.
The photographing direction of the second virtual camera is fixed, and the reference ambient light information indicates the amount of rotation of the reference ambient light from a reference state;
The reference environment light information updating unit is a program that updates the amount of rotation based on the amount of change in the orientation of the first virtual camera.
3. In the program described in 2,
The program wherein the orientation of the display object placed under the reference ambient light is fixed.
4. In the program described in any one of 1 to 3,
The second image generation unit is a program that uses the reference environmental light as the reference environmental light, or uses the reference environmental light as the reference environmental light.
5. In the program described in 4,
The second image generation unit is a program that adjusts the intensity of the reference environmental light based on time information of the virtual space.
6. In the program described in 4 or 5,
The second image generation unit is a program that adjusts the intensity of the reference environmental light based on the environment at a position where the operation target object exists.
7. In the program described in any one of 1 to 6,
The game screen generation unit is a program that generates the game screen showing hit points of the operation target object in the display object.
8. a parameter information storage unit that stores parameter information indicating the value of a predetermined parameter of the operation target object;
a position information storage unit that stores position information indicating the position of the operation target object in virtual space;
a location information update unit that updates the location information based on input data input by the player;
a first virtual camera information storage unit that stores first virtual camera information indicating a position and orientation in the virtual space of a first virtual camera that photographs the operation target object;
a first virtual camera information update unit that updates the first virtual camera information based on input data input by the player;
a reference environment light generated based on a reference environment light that is the environment light at the position of the operation target object indicated by the position information, and a second virtual camera that photographs a display object placed under the reference environment light. a reference environment light information storage unit that stores reference environment light information for specifying a direction relative to the photographing direction;
a reference environment light information update unit that updates the reference environment light information based on the update of the first virtual camera information;
The object to be operated, which is located at the position indicated by the position information, is located at the position indicated by the first virtual camera information, and is oriented in the direction indicated by the first virtual camera information. a first image generation unit that generates a first image taken with a virtual camera;
The display object placed under the reference environment light is photographed by the second virtual camera in which the relative orientation of the photographing direction with respect to the reference environment light is specified by the reference environment light information. a second image generation unit that generates the second image;
a game screen generation unit that generates a game screen that includes the first image and an image of the display object in the second image and shows the value of the predetermined parameter in the display object;
A processing device having:
9. The computer is
storing parameter information indicating the value of a predetermined parameter of the object to be operated;
storing position information indicating the position of the operation target object in virtual space;
updating the location information based on input data input by the player;
storing first virtual camera information indicating a position and orientation in the virtual space of a first virtual camera that photographs the operation target object;
updating the first virtual camera information based on input data input by the player;
a reference environment light generated based on a reference environment light that is the environment light at the position of the operation target object indicated by the position information, and a second virtual camera that photographs a display object placed under the reference environment light. Stores reference environment light information for identifying the orientation relative to the shooting direction,
updating the reference ambient light information based on updating the first virtual camera information;
The object to be operated, which is located at the position indicated by the position information, is moved to the first virtual camera, which is located at the position indicated by the first virtual camera information, and is oriented in the direction indicated by the first virtual camera information. generate a first image taken with a virtual camera of
The display object placed under the reference environment light is photographed by the second virtual camera in which the relative orientation of the photographing direction with respect to the reference environment light is specified by the reference environment light information. Generate image 2,
A processing method for generating a game screen that includes the first image and an image of the display object in the second image, and in which the display object shows a value of the predetermined parameter.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments (and examples), the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments (and examples). The configuration and details of the present invention can be modified in various ways that can be understood by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention.

1A processor 2A memory 3A input/output I/F
4A Peripheral circuit 5A Bus 100 Processing device 101 Input data acquisition unit 102 Parameter information update unit 103 Parameter information storage unit 104 Position information update unit 105 Position information storage unit 106 First virtual camera information update unit 107 First virtual camera information storage Section 108 Reference environment light information update section 109 Reference environment light information storage section 110 First image generation section 111 Second image generation section 112 Game screen generation section 113 Output section

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computer,
a parameter information storage unit that stores parameter information indicating the value of a predetermined parameter of the operation target object;
a position information storage unit that stores position information indicating the position of the operation target object in virtual space;
a location information update unit that updates the location information based on input data input by the player;
a first virtual camera information storage unit that stores first virtual camera information indicating a position and orientation in the virtual space of a first virtual camera that photographs the operation target object;
a first virtual camera information update unit that updates the first virtual camera information based on input data input by the player;
a reference environment light generated based on a reference environment light that is the environment light at the position of the operation target object indicated by the position information, and a second virtual camera that photographs a display object placed under the reference environment light. a reference ambient light information storage unit that stores reference ambient light information for specifying the orientation relative to the shooting direction;
a reference environment light information update unit that updates the reference environment light information based on the update of the first virtual camera information;
The object to be operated, which is located at the position indicated by the position information, is located at the position indicated by the first virtual camera information, and is oriented in the direction indicated by the first virtual camera information. a first image generation unit that generates a first image taken with a virtual camera;
The display object placed under the reference environment light is photographed by the second virtual camera in which the relative orientation of the photographing direction with respect to the reference environment light is specified by the reference environment light information. a second image generation unit that generates the second image;
a game screen generation unit that generates a game screen that includes the first image and an image of the display object in the second image and shows the value of the predetermined parameter in the display object;
A program that functions as The program according to claim 1,
The photographing direction of the second virtual camera is fixed, and the reference ambient light information indicates the amount of rotation of the reference ambient light from a reference state;
The reference environment light information updating unit is a program that updates the amount of rotation based on the amount of change in the orientation of the first virtual camera. The program according to claim 2,
The program wherein the orientation of the display object placed under the reference ambient light is fixed. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The second image generation unit is a program that uses the reference environmental light as the reference environmental light, or uses the reference environmental light as the reference environmental light. The program according to claim 4,
The second image generation unit is a program that adjusts the intensity of the reference environmental light based on time information of the virtual space. In the program according to claim 4 or 5,
The second image generation unit is a program that adjusts the intensity of the reference environmental light based on the environment at a position where the operation target object exists. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The game screen generation unit is a program that generates the game screen showing hit points of the operation target object in the display object. a parameter information storage unit that stores parameter information indicating the value of a predetermined parameter of the operation target object;
a position information storage unit that stores position information indicating the position of the operation target object in virtual space;
a location information update unit that updates the location information based on input data input by the player;
a first virtual camera information storage unit that stores first virtual camera information indicating a position and orientation in the virtual space of a first virtual camera that photographs the operation target object;
a first virtual camera information update unit that updates the first virtual camera information based on input data input by the player;
a reference environment light generated based on a reference environment light that is the environment light at the position of the operation target object indicated by the position information, and a second virtual camera that photographs a display object placed under the reference environment light. a reference environment light information storage unit that stores reference environment light information for specifying a direction relative to the photographing direction;
a reference environment light information update unit that updates the reference environment light information based on the update of the first virtual camera information;
The object to be operated, which is located at the position indicated by the position information, is located at the position indicated by the first virtual camera information, and is oriented in the direction indicated by the first virtual camera information. a first image generation unit that generates a first image taken with a virtual camera;
The display object placed under the reference environment light is photographed by the second virtual camera in which the relative orientation of the photographing direction with respect to the reference environment light is specified by the reference environment light information. a second image generation unit that generates the second image;
a game screen generation unit that generates a game screen that includes the first image and an image of the display object in the second image and shows the value of the predetermined parameter in the display object;
A processing device having: The computer is
storing parameter information indicating the value of a predetermined parameter of the object to be operated;
storing position information indicating the position of the operation target object in virtual space;
updating the location information based on input data input by the player;
storing first virtual camera information indicating a position and orientation in the virtual space of a first virtual camera that photographs the operation target object;
updating the first virtual camera information based on input data input by the player;
a reference environment light generated based on a reference environment light that is the environment light at the position of the operation target object indicated by the position information, and a second virtual camera that photographs a display object placed under the reference environment light. Stores reference environment light information for identifying the orientation relative to the shooting direction,
updating the reference ambient light information based on updating the first virtual camera information;
The object to be operated, which is located at the position indicated by the position information, is located at the position indicated by the first virtual camera information, and is oriented in the direction indicated by the first virtual camera information. generate a first image taken with a virtual camera of
The display object placed under the reference environment light is photographed by the second virtual camera in which the relative orientation of the photographing direction with respect to the reference environment light is specified by the reference environment light information. Generate image 2,
A processing method for generating a game screen that includes the first image and an image of the display object in the second image, and in which the display object shows a value of the predetermined parameter.

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