JPH037978A - Method and device for fishing simulation - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To have the same experience with the same operation feeling and sense of sight with actual fishing by composing an image of previously recorded images of a fishing spot and fishing tools such as a fishing rod that an operator handles and projecting the image, supplying a signal corresponding to a fish signal to a load device set on the fishing tools and projecting variation of the fishing tools as video variation of the composite image. CONSTITUTION:A 1st video recording and reproducing device 5 sends the image signal of a fishing spots selected among previously video-recorded fishing spots to an image synthesizing device 12. A 2nd video recording and reproducing device 6, on the other hand, sends previously video-recorded image signals of a catch and its variation among various catches to the image synthesizing device 12. A 3rd video recording and reproducing device 7 sends an image signal of waves matching a fishing spot, time, and a season to the image synthesizing device 12. A rod-direction detecting device 8 sends the position and direction of an operation tool 14 regarded as a fishing rod to the image synthesizing device 12 which synthesizes an image with the image signals from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd video recording and reproducing devices 5, 6 and 7 to display into one image of all images of the fishing spot, catch, waves and rod on a screen 13 which is displayed with variation.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Field of Application This invention is a fishing simulation method that allows you to simultaneously obtain the same visual and operational feel as when you go to an actual fishing spot and catch the fish you want to catch. and its apparatus.

Conventional techniques: Examples of conventional methods and devices for simulating fishing using images and operating tools that look like fishing gear include JP-A-61-205973 and JP-A-63. -1.74681 publication.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention In the conventional fishing simulation described above, the operator responds to a pre-recorded image showing a fishing line and a float, and to resistance given to the operating tool by a signal corresponding to a fish hit. The device judges whether or not the operating tool is handled in a timely manner, and generates an appropriate operating load on the operating tool, while drawing an image that will be generated by the operation using a pre-programmed image creating means,
The created image was projected on the screen. Therefore, the screen you see when you interact with fish, which is the best part of fishing, becomes unrealistic and completely different from the actual fishing spot or the operation of the fishing rod, and it becomes just a fishing training device. There were drawbacks. For this reason, one of the challenges has been to be able to visually capture the scene up to the point where the fish is caught, along with the movement of the fishing rod, even if it does not go as far as actually catching a fish.

Means for Solving the Problems Therefore, the present invention combines a pre-recorded playback image of a fishing spot scene with an image of fishing tools such as a fishing rod handled by an operator, and projects the combined image on a screen. , by giving a signal equivalent to a fish signal to a load device set on the fishing gear, and correspondingly displaying changes in fishing gear such as a fishing rod handled by the operator on the screen as video changes in the composite image, To provide a method for simulating fishing in which the same operational and visual sensations as those experienced when fishing are obtained.

The invention of Claim Box 2 also provides an image synthesis device for synthesizing a pre-recorded image of a scene of a fishing spot, such as a fishing tool such as a fishing rod handled by a recording/playback device operator, with a video of the recording/playback device; A main memory that stores data about fish and fishing in advance.A control device that provides a signal corresponding to a fish signal to a load device set on the fishing gear based on the data in the main memory. a detection device for detecting a change in fishing equipment handled by an operator in response to a signal; The present invention provides a fishing simulation device with the following features.

Effects According to the present invention configured as described above, the movement of the operating tool that looks like a fishing rod is synthesized with the scenery of the fishing spot as the movement of the actual fishing rod, and the change in the image is displayed on the screen. The tactile sensation produced by the equipment always matches the visual sensation obtained from the screen, allowing users to obtain the same operating sensation and visual sensation as when fishing at an actual fishing spot.

Example Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the outline of the embodiment device, which includes a main storage device 1, an input panel 2, a control device 3, a monitor 4, a first
A recording/playback device 5, a second recording/playback device 6, a third recording/playback device 7, a detection device 10 consisting of a rod direction detection device 8 and a rod load detection device 9, a rod composite image creation device 11, a rod composite image creation device 11 and the first to third recording/playback devices 5.6
, and a screen 13, an operating tool 14 that is handled by the operator as if it were a fishing rod, and a load device that is set on the operating tool 14 and connected to the control device 3. 15, and the lifting distance detection device 16.

The main storage device 1 stores information essential for fishing, such as fish species, fishing times, seasons, water temperatures, tides, points, fishing rods, tackle, bait, and fish habits, about fishing spots in each region, along with a simulation system. . Entering cover panel 2
When the simulation operator inputs the desired fishing location, fish species, etc., the information sent from the main storage device l via the control device 3 is displayed on the monitor 4. The operator thereby selects the location, fish, device, etc.

The first recording and reproducing device 5 sends an image signal of a fishing spot selected from pre-recorded fishing spots in various places to the image synthesizing device 12. Further, the second recording/reproducing device 6 sends an image signal of a selected device and its changes from among various pre-recorded devices to the image composition device 12. The third recording and reproducing device 7 also sends an image signal of waves suitable for a fishing spot, time, season, etc. selected from among various pre-recorded wave scenes to the image composition device 12. On the other hand, the position and direction of the operating tool 14 that the operator treats as if it were a fishing rod are as follows:
The load generated on the rod direction detection device 8 and the operating tool 14 is detected by the rod load detection device 9, and is converted into an image signal of the actual fishing rod direction and bending condition by the rod composite image creation device 11. It is sent to the synthesis device 1t12, and is synthesized with the image based on the image signal from the recording/playback device 5.6.7 of No. 1.2.3, and displayed on the screen 13 together with the scene of the fishing spot, as well as the actual position and orientation of the fishing rod. An image similar to the degree of curvature appears. That is, according to this embodiment, all images of the fishing spot, tackle, waves, and rod are combined into one image and displayed on the screen 13 with changes.

Note that the operating tool 14, which resembles a fishing rod handled by the operator, includes:
Based on the information from the main memory, the load device 15 is operated according to the selected fish movement according to the command width from the control device.
The control device 3 determines whether or not the operator has responded appropriately.
While making the fishing judgment, the fishing resistance is further caused in the load device 15. During this time, the operation of the control device 3 and the operation of the operating tool 14 give the operator a feeling similar to that of catching a fish, and on the screen 13, the synthesized image changes moment by moment with the interaction, so it is possible to simulate the actual fishing spot. You can experience a simulation equivalent to

Incidentally, FIG. 2 schematically shows the usage state of the apparatus according to the embodiment as well as the arrangement of equipment, and 17 in the figure is an operator. Further, FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of a screen on which a synthesized image is displayed, and 18 in the figure is a float.

Furthermore, in the present invention, when there are space constraints, it is advantageous for the operating tool 14 used to resemble a fishing rod to be short, like the handle of an actual fishing rod, but it may also be formed like a practical fishing rod. In the case of a long rod, it is also possible to omit the installation of the rod composite image creation device, rod load detection device, etc. used in the embodiment. Furthermore, the configuration of the recording/playback device in the embodiments may be increased or decreased in accordance with the gist of the present invention.

Effects of the Invention According to the present invention, which is equipped with the device as described above and is capable of performing the simulation as described above, it is possible to perform fishing in a familiar place without going to a fishing spot, in terms of both the operating feeling and visual perspective of fishing. You can experience it.

Therefore, there is no need to pollute the coast by throwing away unnecessary bait or garbage, and you can enjoy a wide variety of fishing activities that are extremely meaningful and help protect the natural environment.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an elevational view schematically showing the state of use thereof and the arrangement of equipment;
FIG. 3 is an image diagram of the screen. 1. Main storage device, 2. Input panel, 3. Control device, 4. Monitor, 5. First recording and playback device, 6. Second recording and playback device, 7. Third recording and playback device. , 8... Rod direction detection device, 9... Equal load detection device, IO... Detection device, 11... Rod composite image creation device, 12... Image composition device,
13... Screen, 14... Operation tool (fishing rod), 15... Load device, ■... Pulling distance detection device, 17... Operator, 18... Float. Many 3

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A playback image of a fishing spot scene recorded in advance,
Images of fishing tools such as fishing rods handled by the operator are synthesized and the composite image is displayed on the screen, while a signal corresponding to a fishing signal is given to the load device set on the fishing tool, and the operator responds accordingly. A fishing simulation method in which changes in fishing tools such as a fishing rod to be handled are projected on the screen as video changes in the composite image, thereby obtaining the same operating feel and visual feeling as when actually fishing. (2) A recording and playback device for pre-recorded scenes of fishing spots. An image composition device that combines the video of fishing equipment such as fishing rods handled by the operator with the video of the recording and playback device. Along with the above fishing spot,
A main memory device that stores data about fish and fishing in advance. A control device that provides a signal corresponding to a fishing signal to a load device set on the fishing gear based on data in the main storage device. A detection device detects a change in fishing gear handled by an operator in response to a fishing signal from the control device. The control device compares the signal from the detection device with data in the main storage device and feeds it back to the image synthesis device. A fishing simulation device equipped with the above devices.