JPH06182021A - Game processing system for computer bowling - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a game processing system for computer bowling capable of surely and properly performing a service using colored pins without need for excess manual aid and burden. CONSTITUTION:The image of a pin 14 set on a lane is picked up by a CCD camera 15. Basing on the picture data, a scoring computer 11 identifies colored pins and outputs the identification information to a front computer 12.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game processing system for computer bowling, and more particularly to a game processing system for computer bowling effective when performing a service using colored pins.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In bowling alleys, a service using colored pins is generally performed in order to enhance the entertainment of bowling games. One of the services is the so-called "red pin service". There is such a thing.

This "red pin service" means
Only one red pin is put in the set pin (generally 20 pins are used for one lane), and when this red pin is set to the position of pin 1, the frame becomes a service frame. If the frame is a strike or a spare, a service such as making one game free is provided.

By the way, in order to perform such "red pin service", an observer is generally provided to monitor whether or not the set pin has a red pin, and the red pin is set at the position of the 1st pin. Then, the observer went to the bowler to tell him that it was a service frame, and when the frame was a strike or a spare, it was necessary to give him a service ticket, for example.

Therefore, when performing such a service, not only is there a problem that it takes more personnel and labor than is necessary, but also when the bowler cannot receive an appropriate service due to an oversight of the colored pin by the supervisor. There is also.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to enable the front to reliably grasp the colored pin without undue personnel or labor and to provide a bowler with a service using an appropriate colored pin. It is to provide a game processing system for computer bowling.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention takes an image of a pin set on a lane by an imaging means and outputs the image data to a sub computer, and the sub computer Of the input image data, the coloring pin is identified based on the image data of each pin and the identification information of the coloring pin is output to the front computer, and the front computer outputs various identification information of the coloring pin based on the identification information of the input coloring pin. The present invention provides a game processing system for computer bowling that performs game processing.

[0008]

In the gate processing system configured as described above, the information regarding the colored pins among the pins set on the lane is reliably transmitted to the front computer via the image pickup means and the sub computer.

[0009]

EXAMPLES Examples will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In computer bowling, as shown in FIG. 1, a scoring computer 1 is provided for each lane.
1 installed, each scoring computer 1
1 is connected to the front computer 12 by a communication line.

The scoring computer 11 is
In addition to the function of calculating the score in each frame according to the progress of the game and outputting the result to the CRT 17 installed in each lane or to the front computer 12, for example, a service using colored pins It also has functions such as game processing.

Therefore, the scoring computer 11
Is a tweezer signal from a pin setter 13 that sets the pin 14 at a predetermined position of the lane, and a ball passage sensor 16 installed immediately before the tweezer position, as various information necessary for score calculation and service game processing. A ball passing signal and further image data from a CCD camera 15 which picks up the state of the pin after pitching installed in each lane from diagonally above are input.

Below, as a service using colored pins,
The game process when performing the above-mentioned "red pin service" will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 2, first, in step S1, it is confirmed whether or not the first set pin is set by the pinsetter 13, and if the pin 14 is set, the color of the pin 14 is set. Identification is performed (step S2). On the other hand, if the pin 14 is not set, step S1 is repeated.

In the next step S3, the front computer 12 confirms whether or not the red pin service is applied. Here, when it is confirmed that the red pin service is applied, the process proceeds to the next step S4 and it is confirmed whether or not the red pin is present at the designated position. In the normal red pin service, pin 1 is designated. on the other hand,
When it is confirmed in step S3 that the red pin service is not applied, the process returns to step S1.

When it is confirmed in step S4 that the red pin is present at the designated position, the frame becomes a service frame, and the CRT 17 displays that the frame is a service frame (step S5). A service frame start signal is output (step S6). This allows the front and CRT 17 to operate the front computer 12
The bowler who sees can recognize that it is a service frame.

Now, the color identification of the pins in the step S2 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pin for the first throw set on the lane is imaged by the CCD camera 15 (step S21), and the image data obtained by this is output to the scoring computer 11. Yes (step S22).

In the next step S23, the scoring computer 11 makes 3 × for each of the three color discrimination points a set corresponding to each pin image A in the image data as shown in FIG. 3 = 9 pixels are extracted, color discrimination is performed for each pixel based on the ratio of RGB components, and the pin color is determined by majority voting.

This is performed for all 10 pins, and the color of the pin is stored for each pin (step S24).

Next, the game process when the service frame is set will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, the bowler first
When the pitch is thrown (step S11), it is checked in the next step S12 whether or not it is a strike. If it is a strike, the service content for strike is CRT1.
7 is displayed (step S15), and the result is output to the front computer 12 (step S16).

On the other hand, if it is not a strike in the step S12, the remaining pins are reset and the process waits for the second shot. Here, when the bowler throws the second pitch (step S13), in the next step S14, it is confirmed whether or not it is a spare. If it is a spare, the service content for the spare is displayed on the CRT 17. (Step S15), and the result is output to the front computer 12 (step S16).

When it is determined in step S14 that the spare pin is not a spare, the red pin service is not established,
The information is output to the front computer 12 (step S16).

In this way, at the front desk, it is possible to finally confirm whether or not the service game is established by the front computer 12, and when the service game is established, for example, a service such as making one game free Can be reliably performed.

The game processing system is not limited to the red pin service described above, but can be applied to various services or games using colored pins.

[0027]

As described above, in the game processing system for computer bowling according to the present invention, the sub-computer identifies the colored pin based on the pin image data captured by the image capturing means and the identification information is transmitted to the front computer. Since the configuration for outputting is adopted, it is possible to surely perform the service using the colored pins without undue personnel or labor.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a pre-process of a game when performing a red pin service.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a post-process of the above.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a pin color identification method.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing color discrimination points in image data.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 Scoring Computer 12 Front Computer 13 Pinsetter 14 Pins 15 CCD Camera 16 Ball Passing Sensor 17 CRT A Pin Image Data a Color Recognition Points

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A pin set on a lane is picked up by an image pickup means and its image data is output to a sub computer, and the sub computer colors based on the image data of each pin among the input image data. A game processing system in computer bowling for identifying a pin and outputting coloring pin identification information to a front computer, and the front computer performing various game processes based on the inputted coloring pin identification information.