JPH0397476A - Apparatus for body sport - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To obtain an equipment for body exercise to exercise simultaneously while enjoying a game just like a racket boil player tastes by installing a signal means and control means which selectively respond to a state of switching means which has such a relation as to generate a change of state by a function of the target member. CONSTITUTION: A control means 40 switches a signal means 11 selectively from the first state to the second state. A switching means 12 is related to each target member 10. The switching means 12 is combined with the signal means 11. A storing case 14 changes its position in response to a user's hitting on the case with a sporting instrument 30. Accordingly, the switching means responds to the touching of the user's sporting instrument 30 with the target member 10 and changes its position. This change in state by the switching means enables for a signal means 11 to change from the second state to the first state according to the state of control input which is under control of the control means. Thus, the user can train his or her body while enjoying a game.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a device for physical exercise.

[Prior Art and Problems to be Solved by the Invention] There are various types of exercise devices, but most of these devices allow users to exercise their physical strength without giving them any enjoyment. is something that makes you compete against a certain standard,
Alternatively, there are methods that actively show the results in the form of the device outputting the achieved results.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a physical exercise device that allows racquetball players to enjoy the game while at the same time exercising their bodies.

[Means to solve the problem]

In one embodiment of the invention, the body exercise device comprises:
A plurality of target members, each of which is arranged at arbitrary intervals and each moves in response to contact with the competition tool, for use while a user of the competition tool performs a physical exercise. a signal means associated with each of the target members such that the target member exhibits a first and a second state; a control device for selectively switching the signal means from the first state to the second state; is associated with each target member such that contact between the member and the competition equipment causes a change in the state of the target member, the change in state causing said signal means to be first activated.
and a control device operative to change said signal means.

More specifically, the change in state of the switching means automatically changes each signal means from one of the first and second states to the other.

Alternatively, as another example, the change in the state of the switching means is such that each signal means is changed from one of the first and second states to the other according to the state of the control human power controlled by the control means. be.

In this case, when said control means do not cause a change in state of said signal means, said control means issues a signal indicating a change in state in said switching means.

The alignment is determined by the support of the target member.

The supports are arranged in a plurality of spaced linear rows, and a series of the target members are spaced apart in each row. Furthermore, the support is provided with conduit means for the wiring of the control device.

The target members each include a housing box arranged to house the signal means and operate the switching means.

The above-mentioned signal means is a lamp means that lights up in the above-mentioned second state. Alternatively or additionally, the signaling means may emit an acoustic signal when in the second state. Various visual and acoustic signals can be used, and a combination of both can be more attractive to the user.

The switching means returns the signal means to the first state,
It responds to the displacement of the storage box of the target member hit by the user with the competition tool. The parts of the storage box are made of materials that can be damaged if hit by a strong blow.
(iwpac t)” or “strike”
The expression J also includes lightly touching. for example,
The contact surface of the receiving box is the cover surface (for example made of glass) of the lamp signal means which is itself displaceable. It is a containment box made of plastic material that operates the microsinch when displaced and covers a lamp that cannot be displaced itself. In such cases, it may be made partially or wholly of a material that allows light to pass through, or an aperture is made, or a material or structure that does not matter as long as the lamp status is visible It is made of.

The control device includes an operating circuit connected to the signal means of each of the target members mentioned above. The control device includes a switching circuit that is combined with the signal means of each target member and capable of switching each target member or group of target members from the first state to the second state in an order according to the game selection. Contains.

This switching circuit is determined to switch the target members in sequence, and after separating one target member or one group of target members and before switching to another target member or group of target members. and waits for a signal indicative of the return of the signal means associated with the target member or group of target members until a first condition related to an impact thereon by the user.

Alternatively, the switching circuit may be configured to continue switching the sequence at predetermined intervals, regardless of whether the user has hit the target member or group thereof. As a result, the control device is also operative to return the signal means associated with said target member to the first state. For example, the actuating circuit is adapted to actuate the signal means at predetermined intervals which are actuated in each state with respect to the switching circuit of the control device. The control device includes means for generating an indefinite sequence for said selective switching of the signal means.

The control device includes user response means for setting variable parameters for use of the body exercise device. This includes selecting the ``game'' to be played and selecting the ``skill level'' from a limited number of types.

Skill parameters include user-selectable switching intervals. These parameters also include user-selectable competition times.

The control device includes timing means for determining the period of user activity on the device side. The control device includes counting means for recording the number of instantaneous user-induced changes in the switching means.

The control device includes a visual display that displays a count of the changes made by the user. This is in the form of a "count" or "score". Each “impact” or “
"Blows" (ie, user-initiated changes) are awarded 10 points per shock according to the rules of the game. Similarly, in a game, if a target action cannot be performed, penalty points are subtracted from the displayed "score".

Different modes of operation of the control device correspond to the program of the game. The control unit includes a microprocessor and the game program is stored in memory. In one mode, the user has an infinite period of time to strike the target member in the second state. In other modes, the user must strike the target member within a predetermined period of time.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the invention will be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG.

In this embodiment of the body exercise device, the target members 10 are arranged at irregular intervals in an array 48 and are used in the body exercise device by an athlete/user 20 with competition equipment. . The competition tool 30 has a handle portion 3
1, a shaft 32, and a head 33 made of sponge rubber material or the like for hitting a target member.

Each target member 10 is actuated in response to contact with the competition equipment. Signal means 11 (located in the housing of the light-emitting target elements 10) are associated with each target element and indicate a first state and a second state.

Each signal means in this embodiment is provided with a lamp (see Figure 4D) to indicate its current status. In the first state, the lamp is off (OFF) and in the second state, the lamp is on (ON).

A control device 40 (having a computer program unit and a memory for storing a game program) selectively switches the signal stage 11 from a first state to a second state.

A switching means 12 (FIG. 4D) is associated with each target member 10. The switching means l2 are combined with the signal means 11. The storage box 14 is displaced in response to a user striking it with a competition tool 30. The switching means 12 thus changes state in response to contact of the user's sporting equipment 30 with the target member 10. The change in state of this switching means is dependent on the state of a control input controlled by the control means described above (further explained later with reference to the leap out latch J signal in Figure 4E). enabling the signal means 11 to change from the state to the lth state.

The control device switches the signal stages 11 to the second state in the order followed by the user, depending on the game selection. The user follows the lighting order of the target members IO as quickly as possible and hits the lit target members in order.

Then, one side is switched to the first state (OFF) and the other is changed to the second state (ON) in relation to the signal 11 so that the user can continuously try during the exercise period.

In this embodiment, the alignment is determined by a support 50 that supports the target member 10. These supports 50 are
arranged in straight rows 61 to 68 spaced eight rows apart;
Each row has six target members 10 spaced apart within the row. In this embodiment, the support 50 further comprises conduit means for wiring to the control device 40. The wiring comprises means for operating the signal stage 11 and control lines for the switching means 12.

As shown in FIG. 2, the target means 10 includes a signal stage 11
A storage box 14 is provided for accommodating the. Switching 1,000 steps
2 (FIG. 4D) is operated by the storage box l4.

The control device 40 controls each signal means 1 of the target member 10.
1 includes an operating circuit connected to the above-mentioned wiring means. The control device 40 further includes a switching circuit that is respectively combined with a wiring means connected to the signal means l2 of each target member 10, and this switching circuit sequentially switches each target member or The group 10 of target members can be switched from a first state to a second state.

The games are stored in a memory associated with a program unit within the control device.

The control device 40 includes means for producing an irregular sequence for selectively switching the signal means l1. Each target member 10 in the array has a certain number (e.g. 1 to 48)
is arranged, and the generating means includes a number generator for generating a number from 1 to 48 used as address data for the output of the operating circuit. The control device 40 includes means for user responses such as buttons 41-43 and 44-46, which will cause the user to respond as further described with reference to FIGS. 4A-4H. N, 2.3
``Game'' selection from ``Low'', ``Medium'',
and the selection of "skill level" from "high" to variable parameter settings for the use of the device for physical exercise.

In one or both, the user response means is button 4.
1 to 43 set parameters including switching intervals that can be selected by the user. For example, the intervals between switching operations of the operating circuits may be selected to be 5 seconds, 8 seconds, and 10 seconds, respectively. Another set of parameters sets user-selectable competition times, such as 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and 15 minutes.

In any case, the control device 40 includes timing means for determining the period of time the user performs on the device.

The control device 40 includes counting means (not shown) for recording the number of instantaneous user-initiated changes in the switching means. This count is displayed on a visual display 47 which provides a visual display of the count relative to the changes made by the user. The count is displayed as a total number that is added and changed as needed during use by the user, or as a final total number that is displayed after use. This is determined by the electronic circuit. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that many variations to the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 are possible.

Regarding the arrangement 48, it is possible to mount the target elements IO on a support 50, which extends in each row and has a hole into which the receiving box 14 of each target element 10 enters. In any case, the support 50 is a part of the cylinder that extends only between the receiving boxes l4, these receiving boxes being connected to the conduit support 5.
0 and 15. It is mechanically connected at 16. Such an arrangement is fixed relative to the target member IO. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, each row is eight feet high and each row is spaced two feet apart.

Another arrangement is a back plate with a series of connection points. The target member and the connection point are mechanically joined together. Suitable devices are provided for electrically connecting the electrical transport means on the panel and the signal stages 12 in the target member 10. Such an arrangement facilitates the user to change the position of the aiming means depending on the user's height or reach.

Although this increases manufacturing costs, each target member may be mounted on a respective track and moved by an associated motor.

Control of motor operation is another function of the control device 40,
The control unit 40 includes memory means and a program controlled microprocessor. This system makes it easy for the user to input data regarding parameters such as height and reach in order to position the targeting means optimally for the user.

The control device 40 includes a microprocessor which generates the switching sequence for the signal means 12. The microprocessor can control the operation of the device in the form of selectable parameters and can input mutual elements. for example,
Users can provide relevant data (height, weight, previous achievement level, etc.)
The microprocessor determines parameters such as the switching interval of the signal means 11 by the control device 40.

The microprocessor is also used to select different exercise routines (games) and different lighting patterns.

For example, instead of the signal stages 11 being operated in a totally irregular order, the microprocessor ensures that, for example, the continuously switched signal means 11 are in different rows or at different heights (or both). .

The design of the competition equipment or racket is intended to ensure that the user hits the target means 10 even slightly. Although the words impact or blow were used, we do not believe that great force is required. In both embodiments, the signal means is an illuminated active lamp, of the type used in pinball machines, and is capable of both illumination and displacement to operate the switching means. The embodiment shown in Figure 1 (electrical connections are made by wiring).
Here, the switching means 12 is a microswitch, as explained below.

In the embodiment of FIG. 1, two conductors are required to carry the electrical power from the active circuit of the control device to each target member, and two conductors are required to carry the electrical power from the switching circuit of the control device to the microswitch for each signal means. Instead of wiring, computer technology in the form of a bus line carrying the digitized signals to the determination means in each signal means may be used.

In the description of the apparatus of FIG. 1, reference is made to control circuit 40. The control unit and related circuitry will now be described with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4H.

Referring to FIG. 4A, the control unit includes a user input device 100 that is used to set the required gaming skill level and select the game to be played. This input enters microprocessor control unit 200.

The user input device W100 may be in the form of a keyboard or an LCD or LED display that indicates the choices the user makes. In particular, input device 100 includes a selection switch to allow the user to select a game and skill level. Microprocessor control unit 200 performs all digital logic functions necessary to operate the game functions. Unit 200 monitors all points of the equipment.

It controls both inputs such as switches and all outputs such as sounds/lamps/scores/printers. In this embodiment, the microprocessor control unit:
8052AIl manufactured by Intel (INTEL) in the United States (
(trade name). This is the M(,S-51) range of microcontroller chips.The Intel W 1:l of this part is number 270015-00.
1.

The control unit 200 is connected to an acoustic processor circuit 300 to which the speaker 301 is connected, a score display circuit including an LED display device 400, and a lamp driver interface circuit 500.

The interface circuit 500 allows the control unit to drive the lamps of the device shown in FIG. The power required by the lamp determines the power required by the power interface. Power transistors, relay triacs are used for the operation of tungsten filament lamps. In this case, the lamp drive interface circuit 500 needs to be separated from the computer logic. This is done by optical separation techniques. In the example, the lamp is powered at 24V and has a power output of 21W.

The control unit 200 will be explained with reference to FIG. 4B. The main component is a central processing unit 210, which uses an address decoder 220 to
and 235 (RAM to obtain a memory capacity of 16 K)
There are two. ), and E who memorized the game program.
It is connected to FROM240. Additionally, there is an address latch 250 that determines whether an address or data byte value is on the CPU bus. There is also a reset circuit 260, which is a mechanical reset 26 activated by a coin, for example.
It is 1. The circuit also has games }262, 263, and 264. There is also a voltage level converter 270 that connects between the TTL level and the voltage level required by the attached terminal or vDU used for programming.

Clock pulses for CPU 210 are determined by clock component 280. Boat PO. 0 to PO. 7 CPUs
The 210 output is pulled up with a resistor bank 290.

Address decoder 220 is part 748C7138 (product name). It receives three address lines A13 to A15 from bus 212. Then, memory address signals YO to Y7 for pointing to the memory can be output. In this embodiment, memories 230, 235
is equipped with two ICRAM circuits equivalent to that represented by chip number 6264 (product name). This RAM
Depending on the capacity of the memory, game programs are input into the RAM in this embodiment, and after checking these programs, E.
It can be stored in PROM 240.

Address latch 250 is part 74HCT373 (trade name). This latch 250 determines whether the information on the bus 212 is address information or data information in the memories 230, 23.
5 and 240.

The address latch is ALE (address latc).
pin 11 is enabled by the address latch enable signal from CPU 210 via gate 262 which receives the signed output from CPU. The CPU 210 outputs the printer and printer busy lines to P1.7 and P1.6 from boats P1.0 to P1.7, respectively. rPWM J is output to boat P1.2. This output is 8
This is one of the functions of the 052 Chisop, and allows the CPU 210 to issue instructions regarding pulse counts corresponding to "blows" by the user of the device and rewards given for the "blows". A PWM signal makes it possible to control two parameters: the number of pulses in a given time and the pulse width. For example, if 10 points are awarded for "blow" in a game, the PWM signal can be set to output 10 pulses with a width of 100 μs during a predetermined period. The signal on INTI is connected to the lamp display (4th D
This is an interrupt signal from the microswitch shown in FIG. This signal causes an interrupt routine within the program to be executed and the operation of the CPU 210 is stopped. For example, the CPU 210 may say, ``After the blow J, it becomes possible to check the lamp to check its status.

Voltage level converter 270 includes an IC chip known as MAX232 manufactured by Maximi Electronics. This circuit component converts TTL levels from 0 to 5 to voltage levels for the VDU terminals of ±12V. It is CPt on the right input
It receives the signal from l210 and outputs a voltage level of ±12V at the left output. For example, when bin 11 receives a pulse at OV, it outputs a -12V signal to bin 14. The clock component 280 includes a crystal oscillator X1 and a capacitor C2.
, C3, which are coupled so that the internal oscillator of the CPU 210 operates at a frequency of 7.3278 MHz.

BO｝PO. O to P O. 7 outputs both address information and data in multiplexed form.

Furthermore, there are lines P2.0 to P2.7 for outputting addresses to the bus, and in total there are 16 address lines for memory addresses. Resistor bank 290 has a p.o. o to P
This is a pull-up resistor that allows the signal on the 0.7 port to effectively operate on bus 212.

The reset mechanism 260 is a coin-driven reset 261 responsive to the input device 100, such as having a coin-operated mechanism.
including. Also within the reset circuit 260 is a manual reset Sl that is internal and selects only authorized uses. Reset is done by mechanism 261 (responsive to human effort 100 from user)
, or an internal reset by the CPU 210 , the control unit transfers the EFROM 240 to allow the user to make selections at the input device 100 .
Start the program in. These selections also include game selections. The user is prompted to “select game” and “
A light will light up instructing you to select your skill level. In the example, three types of games can be selected and three types of skill levels can be selected. EFROM240
The program initially run by allows the user to make this selection.

The reset circuit 260 includes a capacitor C4, the purpose of which is to ensure that the reset pin RST of the CPU 210 is at 5V between the reset pins. When reset is released, capacitor C4 charges to hold the line for a few mS to allow the CPU to reset.

Furthermore, in the CPU21+), the outputs R, RD, and P
SEN is a signal that enables operations such as loading, reading, and program storage. These signals are
}262 and 264, it can be seen that gate processing is performed. The combination of the RD and PSEN signals entering gate 264 enables the program to operate from EPIIOM 240. Signal ALE passed through gate 262
(address latch enable) indicates whether the address latch 250 is in the RAM memory 230, 235 or I
: Allows to indicate PROM memory 240.

Adjacent to gate 263 is component 265 . Parts 265
, EPROM240 is IC part 2764 (product name)
It is necessary in the case that IEPROM240 is IC part 271
28 (product name), it is a resistor connected to plus 5■ which is not necessary, and is shown by a dotted line. The game input and score circuits shown in FIGS. 4CA and 4CB will now be described. The user input device 100 includes a game selection switch 110 and a function selection switch 112 that can be operated by the user.

Game selection switch 110 presents three games and the user moves the appropriate switch. Signals from these switches are connected to the game driver 120. Similarly, the skill selection switch 112 selects whether the user is "low" or "low".
These signals are sent to the skill driver 122 by selecting the switch at three levels: "medium" and "high."

Drivers 120 and 122 are IC parts 74}1cT175
(trade name), which has the function of a flip-flop. A resistor is connected to pull up the input signal. Output signals DI to D6 are output from CPU2 in FIG. 4B.
10 and sends the game and skill selections made by the user to the CPU 210. Furthermore, game driver 12
The outputs from 0 and skill driver 122 are input to ramp driver 124, together ensuring that there is only one output that allows game and skill level selection. The output driver 124 is a Sprague ICIJLN2803A (trade name) and a power buffer for the lamp array 126. Here, control lamps are used in the indicator lamp array 126. Column 126 has a lamp for each game 1, 2.3 and for each skill level H, M, L ("high", "medium", and "low"). There is also a "Start" light indicating a "Start" button that the user presses to begin the game.

The "Start" button 128 is actuated by the user after setting the game and skill level. The user can change the selection until the "Start" button 128 is pressed down. The "Start" switch is a toggle switch that opens when pressed from the normally closed position. The signal of this switch is sent to competition latch l30, and competition latch 130
also receives a reset "start" flag input from CPII 210 (Figure 4B). Competition latch 130 connects lamp driver 12 to indicate a "start" condition.
Used to latch 4. Furthermore, competition latch 30
sends a signal to gate 132, which in turn sends a signal to reset gate l36, which sends an output for resetting the score counter. Furthermore, the competition latch 130 is a CPII 210
Set the "start flag" to . In the CPU 210, the "start flag" signal causes the CPU unit 210 to
Read signals D1 to D3 to determine which game was selected, and read signals D4 to D6 to determine which skill level was selected. Gate 136 holds the score counter in a reset state during user selection, ie, while the user selects a game and skill level. After making a selection, the user simply presses the "start" switch 128. Additionally, there is a reset mechanism 142 activated by a coin operated mechanism associated with the control unit.

This is because the user/competitor pays for the game through a coin mechanism.

When CPU 210 inputs a signal instructing a player to select a game, gate 134 is used to ensure that reset gate 136 is able to output a signal to the counter to reset the counter. This is to assume that the player has finished the game or is about to play another game. A “game selection” signal from CPU 210 is sent through gate 134 to reset gate 136 . This signal is further sent to transistor 13B and indicating device 140. Instructing device 1
40 includes lamps for the respective selections of "game" and "skill," which are illuminated when the contestant selects the game and skill level by actuation of switches 110 and 112.

FIG. 4CB illustrates a circuit for LED display of a player's score. The LED display device 400 is ICZN1040E manufactured by Ferranti.
(Product name) is driven by a display driver 410. This is a chip for Asop/down counter, and CP
It allows U210 to instruct the counter to "add points" or "subtract points" according to the game program. The output signal from the display driver 410 to the LED display device 430 is
Passes through resistor bank 412. Resistor 412 is 7 for current limiting.
It is a 5Ω resistance. These lines carry logical information to indicate all the numerical values that the LEDs display. Power for LED 430 is supplied from display driver 410 through transistor 420, which controls the power supplied to LED 430. For input to the display driver 410, the CPU shown in FIG.
There is an input on cotton PL, 2 0B13 coming from 210.

This signal is the rPWM J signal, and as mentioned above, the LE
Control is performed to change the parameters of the number of pulses and pulse width for driving the D display device. The rPWM J signal can be set to give the user 10 points for a "hit", for example, or to some other form determined by the game program stored in EFROM 430 of FIG. 4B.

The lamp mechanism of the device in conjunction with the control unit is shown in FIG. 4D to illustrate the operation of the switch means 12. Although the switch stage 12 is shown as a microswitch, other types may be used, such as a reed switch. In the lamp 600, the housing box 610 is displaceable with respect to the lamp bulb and the lamp holder 620, and the housing box 610 is displaceable with respect to the lamp bulb and the lamp holder 620.
2 is activated. In early implementations, the bulb itself was displaceable and associated with a microswitch. In this embodiment, the storage box 610 operates the switch l2. The switch means 12 includes
There are lines 63L, 632, and 633. Line 631 carries a "normal connection" signal. Wire 632 becomes ground. line 6
33 carries a normally open J signal.The lamp bulb carries a 24V
It operates on AC and is 21W. This requires a drive circuit, which will be explained in part with reference to FIG. 4E.

It is important to note that power supply line 640 goes to the power supply circuit of FIG. 4E, and line 633 is continued to the memory capacitor power supply circuit for capacitor 660. Line 631 is used in the control circuit of FIG. 4B to set the state of lamp 600, and the line passes through an interrupt circuit which will be described with reference to FIG. 4F.

Each lamp is associated with a respective power supply circuit 690, which will be described with reference to FIG. 4E. The power supply circuit in Figure 4E is
3 represents a portion of the lamp drive logic of the figure. Line 633 from switch stage l2 in FIG. 4D is connected to the input of power driver latch 650. One wire for each lamp is common and connected to 24VAC. The other line is connected to each triasock 670. The input to power driver rack 650 is associated with capacitor 660 . power driver 650
The other input of is associated with a latch 680 which is closed by the "cap out latch" J signal obtained from the circuit of FIG. 4B, which is further described with reference to FIG. 4G. The interrupt circuit 700 will now be described with reference to Figure 4F.The interrupt circuit receives signals on output lines 631 from each of the switch means and connects the CPU 210 of Figure 4B to enable interrogation as to the status of the lamps. The interrupt signal INTI is output to each of the eight input lines 63.
There are 6 interrupt games with 1} 710. It is easy to see that this corresponds to an array of 48 lamps arranged in 8 rows of 6 lamps each. Interrupt gate 7
Human force lines 631 arranged in groups of 8 to 10
is adapted to produce an output signal on line 711 whenever one of the lamps changes state due to the player hitting the lamp. The interrupt gate 710 is a NOR gate, and the fC component is l{C4078.

When the swing means 12 of FIG. 4D changes state due to a player hitting a ramp, line 631, which normally carries an NC (normally closed signal) signal, changes state to an open state. Therefore, the signal on line 631 rises to 5■,
The input on gate 710 also rises to 5■. Each gate 71
Output line 711 from 0 enters NAND gate 720.

This NANO gate 720 is an IC component 74LS30 (trade name) that operates as a launcher and an inverter. When the output 711 goes to ground, the output 721 of the NAN log gate also changes state. This output line 721 is
A test circuit 750 is entered having a lamp 751 indicating a change in state of line 721. This is useful for diagnostic purposes when a technician repairs the system. The signal on line 721 also enters monostable circuit 730. The monostable circuit 730 includes a C circuit HEF4001 (trade name). This circuit provides power to buffer 740, which is an ICI1EF4001 NOR gate. Buffer 740 generates interrupt signals that are input to CPU 210 .

Lamp drive interface 1 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 4G.

Address decoder 220 receives addresses Al3 to Al5 output from CPU 210 as input. These are decoded into signals YO to Y7 and output as shown in FIG. 4B. For example, output Y3 corresponds to addresses 6000H to 7PFFH.

This is input to demultiplexer 530. Demultiplexer 530 is an IC component} ICT154 (Product name)
It also receives signals A8 to All from the CPU 210. As can be seen, the outputs Q-R to E-F are output to a pulse stretcher 840. Further outputs are named game output latch, game input read, and audio chip enable. Address latch 540 is I
Part C}Equipped with ICT259 (product name). Latch 540 receives input from gate 545. gate 54
5 is an IC component HCT32 (product name). This gate receives the write signal from the CPU 210 and signal 16 marked with an asterisk. Additionally, DO, AO, AI, and A2 are data and address signals from bus 212 of CPU 210. Address latch 540 is central to the operation of the lamp drive logic. Its output shown in the figure is
Controls the operation of this circuit. The game selection output enters the user input device lOO. "enable matrix"
trix)'' signal enters the zero-crossing switch via zero-crossing line 830, which ensures switching of the lamp at the zero-crossing point of the power supply. Game selection output DBIO is coupled to transistor 138 associated with status indicator 140 of the circuit of FIG. 4CA.

Similarly, the signal of the reset GO flag DB9 is
This continues with the competitive race 130 shown in the figure. Signal "human latch", "output latch", "flash on/off",
and “lamp-in-enable” are signals used for lamp drive operations.

Buffer latch 550 is used as a bath sofa between CPU 210, which has signals DBI to DB6 and a "start" flag signal DBB, and bus 860, which carries output signals Do to D7. The DBI to DB6 signals described above represent the selected game (games 1 to 3) and the selected skill level (high, medium, and low). "start"
The flag signal DBB is activated by the "start" button 12 in Fig. 4CA.
Pressing 8 indicates that the user wants to start the competition.

Furthermore, an input is arranged to be combined with a manual switch for testing the lamp. This is located inside the control unit and is not accessible to normal users.

Output signals Do through D7 on bus 860 are used to point to the array of drive circuits. There are six identical drive circuits, each driving eight lamps. Each drive circuit includes a logic switch 810, gates 812 and 814, and a latch 820. This also includes a buffer of 65
0, capacitor 660, triac 670, and the capacitor 660, triac 670, and the capacitor (
cap out latch) 680.

The power source is in the form of a transformer 560 and powers the latch 610 (FIG. 4D) already shown in FIG. 4E and this figure. Transformer 560 is associated with four photocouplers 565. This coupler 565 is connected to a shutter trigger 570 for shaping the power pulses. The output of the ξ shut trigger 570 is sent to a zero cross switch 580 connected to the zero cross line 830. As is well known, the zero cross wire connects the lamp to 24V.
It switches on and off at the zero point of the AC power cycle. Lamp 610 operates at 24 VAC and 21 W, so the peak voltage is 40 V and has the advantage of zero-crossing switching. This increases lamp life and also reduces disturbances that would otherwise occur at other switching points.

Zero Cross In Aples Isoji 580 is IC parts HE
F40 (li6 (product name), address latch 54
This switch is operated based on the ;h11 control of the signal from the CPtl210 via the CPtl210.

The shut trigger 570 includes the entire array of lamps 610
indicator array setter used to generate invalid signals for
) 590 has also been inherited. The input to the setter 590 for the flash on/off signal is the address latch 5.
40 flash on/off outputs. This signal is designed to cause the entire lamp array to emit light.
For example, it can be used at the beginning of a game or as a reward for achieving a specific goal in a game program.

The zero cross switch 580, which is an IC component 11EF4066 (trade name), is a CMOS logic switch, and an address is indicated by an address latch 540. Similarly,
The luminous rate with Seventa 590 is Ad1/Slanch 540.
It can be adjusted according to the output signal from.

Logic switch 8lO, transparent
n latch) 820, and the aforementioned buffer 65.
Returning to the lamp circuits with 0, these are arranged within the unit to control 8 lamps. Logic switch 810 operates like a flip-flop in response to CPU bus signals DO through D7. switch 81
0 is IC part 741 which is 8 D type flimp flops
{(:T574 (product name). A signal from a gate 812 that combines the signal from the demultiplexer 530 and the write signal from the CPU 210 is input to this. The output of the logic switch 810 is sent to the transparent launch 820. Input.Latch 820 is IC component 74HCT573
(product name). The primary role of this component is to enable CPU 210 to monitor the lamp array so that the current status of any lamp can be determined. The enable signal for transparent latch 820 is obtained from gate 814, which receives inputs such as E-F from demultiplexer 530 and a read signal from CPU 210. It is further
From address latch 540 to “cap input latch J (
It also receives the cap input latch) signal. Fourth
As discussed with reference to Figure E, the lamp circuit also includes a buffer 650, which provides a control input to the triac 670, as previously discussed. Similarly, cap-out latch 680 receives a “cap-out latch” signal from address latch 540.

At the input to gate 812 before logic switch 810 is signal WR. When the signal hlR is "low J (lon)", it outputs a "true" signal to the gate. As a result, the output of the logic switch 810 is "high J (high) or rl"
and charges the capacitor 660. When the contestant/user hits the lamp 610 to change its state, the change is caused by the switch 12 arranged in connection with the capacitor 660.
(switch means l2 are shown in the circuit of FIG. 4D). The capacitor then discharges and sends a signal through buffer 650 to triac 670.

Thus, the capacitor 660 is charged in response to signals from the CPU 210 and discharged in response to the lamp being struck by the athlete and the state of the switch means l2 changing.

In the lamp circuit, a logic switch 810 is placed in the first bank and connects the CPU 210 signal and the EFROM 2
The lamp is turned on and off in accordance with the program stored in 40 (FIG. 4B). Transparent latch 820 is C
The PU 210 checks this, the contestant hits a lamp to change the state of the switch 12, and the circuit can be monitored by checking whether the state of the lamp has changed. The bumper 650 is a means by which the triac 670 is switched in response to signals from the CI"0210 and the switch means 12, respectively. When the user hits each storage box, the program decides not to turn off the lamp. If so, this will be mediated by “cap-out lasochi”. By setting the "cap out latch" to "low", the capacitor is discharged without cutting the lamp.

For this purpose, the cacheout latch is set by the signal IO from address latch 540. And the lamp 610 remains lit even after the "blow".

Triac 670 has ramp 6 at zero cross point.
It is set to drive 10. The switching frequency is related to the normal power cycle (5o]1z in the UK).

The cassob out latch 680 is the address lassochi 540
It is operated by each signal from.

The pulse expansion circuit 840 includes eight driver ICs.
Equipped with part 74HCT541 (product name). This is passed through the demultiplexer 530 to the CPU pulse EF.
Receive a QR from. Pulse stretcher 840 extends the length of the pulse from demultiplexer 530 to 2.5 ms. The purpose of these pulse duration extensions is to create a series of logical swings from manual OEI for SLO to OF! This is to produce 6. The six logical switches 810 have these O
EI to OE6 are each manually powered. The need for pulse stretching is achieved by charging capacitor 660 and using triac 6.
This is to ensure that the pulse is long enough to trigger 70. Additionally, pulse stretcher 840 receives a “lamp enable” input signal coming from address latch 540.

Acoustic processor circuit 300 is shown in FIG. 4H. The main component is an acoustic emulator 310 equipped with an IC component AY8912 (trade name) manufactured by General Instruments J, which receives input signals Do to D7 from the CPtl 210 through a data bus 212. Receives BCI and BDIR.Signals BCI and BDIR
is a signal obtained by gated AO and AI of the CPU. The gate is driven by an IC component 11cTO2 (product name).
driver) circuit 330. More rc parts 40
It also receives an input signal from a clock generation circuit 320 (trade name). Cloth generator is 2 Mtl
z and pin 1 of the acoustic emulator 310.
Enter 5. The sound engineer 310 has 16 registers.

Input data from the CP[I 210 determines an emulated audio signal that is synthesized and output by the audio emulator 310. The input data signal is sent to the emulator 31
A register within 0 can be selected, and a certain value can also be added to that register (this is done in hexadecimal). The signals to the driver 330 are the write signal jnR from the CPU 210 and the decoder 2 on the lamp drive circuit of FIG. 4G.
This is the signal $14 (14 with M mark) from 20. The output channel of emulator 310 has three outputs, which are connected to amplifier 340 and combined for mixing. When the control switch 390 is activated,
To enable the device to operate without sound. Amplifier 340 is manufactured by National Semiconductor (Nat
It is an IC component LM386 (trade name) manufactured by ional Semicon-ductor) J. Its output is
Zobel unit to prevent resonance
t) Connected to the speaker 350 via 360. This Sobel unit 360 has a resistance of lOΩ and a resistance of 0. 1
There is a capacitor. It is further associated with the N amount adjustment 370. Volume control 370 is located within the unit and is typically operated by the owner. Also on the input side of amplifier 340 is an internal tuner 380.

Next, the game method will be explained. The description will be made with reference to the figures, with particular reference to FIGS. 1 and 4A.

First, at the beginning of the game, there is a box 4 attached to the wall.
User power device 100 (FIG. 4A) located at 0 (FIG. 1)
A metal coin is inserted into the SIO type coin mechanism that forms part of the coin mechanism. A voltage pulse from this mechanism is used across the reset machine 260 (FIG. 4B) to signal the CPU 210 that the game is to begin.

At that time, by depressing the front panel button/switch on the control box 40 (Figure 1), one of the three games (Figure 4 CA) will be activated at one of the three skill levels, i.e., low, medium, and high. selected with. When the button is pressed down, a light is illuminated to indicate the selection (column 126 in Figure 4CA). During this "input stage," the contestant is free to select a game and skill level, in which case the appropriate game and skill in column 126 is lighted. Additionally, at this point (and at any time, including during the competition), set the sound on/off button to your desired setting. When the selection is complete, the user presses the start switch 128.
(Figure 4CA) is activated. At this time, the game selection cannot be changed. The contestants have already inserted coins,
If you press the "Start" switch 128 without first selecting the game and skill level due to a mistake or other reason,
The control electronics detect this condition and wait until the correct input is made.

Currently, the software for all games is based on the high-level computer language "Control Basic" (Cont).
It is written in both Intel (Basic) J and machine language (used for parts where speed is important).
EL) Runs on the 8052AH (trade name) microprocessor component (CPU210) manufactured by Company J.

When the CPU 210 detects the "Start" condition, logical instructions are sent to the programmable acoustic processor circuit 300 (4th H
(Figure) and plays a suitable introduction about the selected game. The low level output is amplified by IC component 340 and powered by two Wattextensi speakers.
on speaker) 350. The beakers are on either side of the row of target members 10. Currently, the volume level is predetermined within the control unit 40 (FIG. 1) by the sound control 370 (FIG. 4H). It is a "countdown" type.

Essentially, the purpose of all games played on the device is to maintain good health and, above all, to have fun in the process. Memory 240 (Figure 4B)
The game program stored in the game controls all aspects of the competition. It is possible with the program to play an infinite variety of games if actually required. Therefore, the details of four types of games will be explained here as representative ones.

The first game is ``Random Five''.
VE) Named J, in this game the CPU
210 randomly lights the five lamps 620 in FIG. 4D. Each lamp 620 is associated with an array of target members 10 of FIG. These five lamps 620 are
Lights up at a selected location on a distant array. When the five lamps 620 are lit, the CPU 210 commands the audio processor circuit 300 (Figure 4H) to play "Lamps On" for the contestant to see. Now, the contestants
Within a certain predetermined time, all the lamps 620 lit by the competition tools are extinguished one after another. This is directly related to the "skill level" switch 112 shown in the i 4 CA diagram on the control box 40. "Low", "Medium"
, for each skill level of "high", the time is 15 seconds,
10 seconds, 5 seconds. The lamp 620 is the competition tool 3
It disappears by touching the storage box l4 of the target member 10 at 0. This action activates switch 12,
It functions to turn off the lamp 620 (explanation with reference to FIG. 4D). When the contestant 20 hits each storage box l4,
A voice "HIT" command is sent to the audio processor circuit 300, amplified, and sent to the speaker 350. Furthermore, a "score" of, for example, 10 points is displayed on the display device 40.
0 (Figure 4CB). If CPU 210 fails to extinguish all lamps 610 within a predetermined period of time, CPU 210 generates a signal to sound processor circuit 300 that generates a low-pitched "failure" tone. If the contestant successfully hits all the requested storage boxes 14 within a predetermined time,
A small "fanfare" sound is generated. The sequence in which the five lamps 620 are irregularly lit is further repeated at the same time setting. Furthermore, by providing a printer (not shown), the final game results are provided to the players in the form of printed scores.

The second game is ``ONE OF A K
The game is called IND)J and allows athletes to exercise according to their speed. The CPU 210 is
First, one lamp 610 is randomly selected and turned on. The contestant sets the storage box l4 of the corresponding target member 10 to "
"Hit" is registered in the "score" mentioned above.

By "hitting" the corresponding switch means 12 turns off the lamp 620. CI'U 210 then randomly selects and lights up other lamps 610. Again this lamp remains lit until the player hits the corresponding target element 10. If the competition continues in this manner for a game period of, for example, 5 minutes, it is clear that the faster the contestant moves, the more lamps 620 will be extinguished within the competition time. For excellent competitors, the lighting lamp 620 is moved further away from the previous position so that they can move a longer distance.
The skill level is set by determining this distance.

The final score is determined by how fast the competitors move.

Each time a game is played, it can be adjusted to the optimal level for a particular player based on age, height, weight, etc.

The third game is “RANDOM WAL”
K) The game is called J. In this game,
The process begins when the CPU 210 lights up the lamp 620 in a "snake" shape. That is, up to five lamps are always lit in the arrangement of target members 10 shown in FIG. "snake"
moves irregularly through the array like a snake. Contestants strike any part of the snake to make it disappear. The score may be high or low depending on the part of the snake that was hit.

The sound effects and game duration are similar to the game format described above, with skill level determining how fast the snake moves.

The fourth game is “Apocalypse (8 POCALYPSE) J
It is the most difficult game. The purpose of this game is essentially to protect your area from being destroyed, and all of the lines of lamps 620 corresponding to the bottom row of the arrayed target members 10 in FIG. 1 are lit. It is a game to prevent The CI'lU 210 irregularly lights up the lamps 620 in each column one after another from top to bottom, and attempts to light up the lamps 620 at the bottom in any column. This advances in more than one line at a time, so the competitors remain active at all times. The objective of the contestant is to turn off the first lamp 620 in order to prevent the bottom lamp 620 from turning on in any row. Points are given for each ``blow'' performed, and an appropriate sound is emitted. If C
The lamp 6 whose PU 210 hits the bottom row of the target member 10
When you have the power to light up 20, several things will happen. 1st
At , the game program stops playing and the entire array of lamps 610 on target member 10 begins flashing. After a suitable sound effect, Subika emits a plosive sound.

On the display device 400 (Figure 4CB), points are subtracted from the contestant's overall score. And the game continues.

Depending on the skill level, the speed at which the "missile" advances in each row can be changed.

The embodiments of the invention described above with reference to the drawings are given by way of example only, and other variants are of course possible. For example, a physical exercise device may be equipped with a speaking device. Additionally, physical exercise equipment includes
Printout means are provided, by means of which the results of the game or other information relating to the use of the physical exercise device and/or the results obtained from the physical exercise device are printed. The illustrated physical exercise device is of the type that is mounted and attached to a wall or other support surface. However, if necessary, a self-standing type of physical exercise device is also possible.

The control device 40 includes a switching circuit that operates to sequentially switch the target member lO or the group of target members from a first state to a second state in response to a game selection. As previously mentioned, the programmable unit is stored in a memory associated with the programmable unit. On the other hand, the physical exercise device may also have input means such that the game is input to the device from an external memory cartridge. Moreover, more generally, it may have both. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, there may be a separate plug in device 101 for external memory game cartridges. Regardless of the use of the aforementioned user response means for setting a user-selectable competition period, separate game cartridges having, for example, three yuzu games may be connected to the control device 40.
inserted into.

If a novel memory cartridge is used, the memory within the cartridge is automatically updated by the microprocessor if necessary. EPROM memory 240 is used within the game cart library. Instead of storing the program in the IEr'ROM 240, the program is transferred into the game cartridge storage. For example, during operation, the controller operates a program in the EPROM 240 or game cartridge to allow the user to make selections on the user input device 00. In the previously described embodiment of the "George Level Selection," a program initially run by the EPROM 240 or game cartridge allows the user to make the necessary selections. It will be appreciated that a variety of games and programs may be stored within EPROM 240 and/or game cartridge storage. When using a game cartridge cartridge, the cartridge must first be inserted into the control unit box at the start of the game.

For example, immediately before or after inserting a metal coin into the SIO type coin mechanism.

As mentioned above, the electronic circuit determines whether the score is displayed in a way that the user can change continuously during the competition, or as a final total that is displayed after the competition.

And if necessary, the two display devices used for the two athletes can be mounted separately on the base of the physical exercise device.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a device for training the body while enjoying a game.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a physical exercise device according to an embodiment, together with an athlete/user. 2 is an enlarged view of the target member of the apparatus of FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a competition tool for use by a user in the apparatus of FIG. 1; FIG. 4A is a block diagram of the control unit of the apparatus. FIG. 4B is a temporary circuit diagram of CPU5, which is the center of the control unit. FIG. 4CA and 4CB are circuit diagrams for a game input device and a score display device. FIG. 4D is a diagram showing the mechanism and wiring of the lamp. FIG. 4E is a diagram showing a part of the lamp drive circuit. FIG. 4F is a diagram of an interrupt circuit that generates an interrupt signal from the lamp to CPυ. FIG. 4G is a diagram of the lamp drive interface circuit. Figure 4H is a diagram of the audio processor circuit. In the figure, 10...Target member, l1...-Signal means, 12
...Switching means, 14-...Storing box, 20...
Competitor, 30... Competition equipment, 40... Control box, 48... Array, 50... Support body,

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A target member actuated by the athlete; a switching means in which a change in state is caused by the operation of the target member; and a signal means selectively responsive to the state of the switching means. and control means for selectively varying the signal means between a first state and a second state. 2. A plurality of target members arranged in spaced apart positions for use in physical exercise by a user of the competition equipment, the target members being arranged in an array at separate positions, the target members being used for physical exercise by a user of the competition equipment; , the signal means is associated with each target member to indicate a first and second condition, and the control means causes the signal means to contact the first selectively switching from one state to the second state, the switching means being associated with each target member and changing the state in response to contact of the competition equipment with the target member; and the change of the switching means causes the signal means to change from one of the first and second states to the other, and the control means, in the order performed by the user, A device for physical exercise according to claim 1, operable to change the state of said signal means. 3. the target member is arranged by supports, the supports being arranged in a plurality of spaced linear rows;
each row has spaced apart target members, each target member having a receiving box configured to house a signal means and actuate a switching means; according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the signal means returns to the first state in response to displacement of the storage box of the target member due to contact by a user with a competition tool. Equipment for physical exercise. 4. The signal means according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the signal means is a lamp means that lights up in the second state, and the signal means generates an acoustic signal when in the second state. The described physical exercise device. 5. The control device includes a switching circuit which is combined with the signal means of each target member and which sequentially switches the target member or group of target members from the first state to the second state according to the selection of the game. 5. A physical exercise device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. A device for physical exercise according to claim 5, wherein said control device includes means for generating an irregular sequence for selective switching of said signal means. 7. The control device includes user input means for a user of the physical exercise device to set variable parameters, the parameters including at least one of a user-selectable switching interval and a competition period. 7. A device for physical exercise according to any one of the included claims. 8. A device for physical exercise according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the control device includes timing means on the device for determining the period of use by the user. 9. A device for physical exercise according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the control device includes counting means for recording the number of instantaneous state changes caused by the user in the switching means. . 10. The control means comprises a program unit, memory means for storing a program for predetermining the exercise sequence to be performed by the athlete and for actuating the target members, and input means for inputting the game from an external memory cartridge to the device. 10. A device for physical exercise according to any one of claims 1 to 9.