JPH06182054A - Electric stimulator for video game - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable an game excellent in feeling of prensence to be performed by applying a proper electric stimulating to a player according to the results of turning-out of a game while the will of the player is conveyed to the main body of a video game machine to be reflected upon changes in a story of a video game. CONSTITUTION:In a video game of racing or the like of bikes, automobiles or the like, images of the game are displayed on a CRT4 connected to the main body 2 of a game machine and a player manipulates an operating device 3 connected to the main body 2 of the game machine viewing the game images. The development of a game is changed by the operation of the operating device 3. In a video game thus obtained, electrodes 5a and 5b are provided on an interface 1 connected to the main body 2 of the game machine to apply electric stimulation to the player 6 and put on a shoulder, for instance, of the player 6. Thus, electric stimulation is applied to the player 6 through the electrodes 5a and 5b, for example, when an automobile causes a collision according to the results of developing the game.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video game machine which gives a player a proper electric stimulus to give a richer sense of reality.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a large number of video games have been commercialized on the subject of racing such as motorcycles and automobiles.

[0003]

By the way, in the above game, even if a car collides, the situation is only displayed on the screen and no shock is given to the player, so that the player lacks a sense of presence. was there. The present invention aims to eliminate the above drawbacks.

[0004]

Therefore, according to the present invention, there is provided means for transmitting a player's intention to the main body of the video game machine, means for reflecting the player's intention in a change in the story of the video game, and By giving a proper electric stimulation to the player and giving a richer sense of reality by means for reflecting the change in the story on the change in the electric stimulation and means for safely giving the change in the electric stimulation to the player Is.

[0005]

The operation will be described based on the configuration of the present invention. In accordance with the game development by the player, an appropriate electric stimulus is applied to the player from the electrodes. For a player playing a car racing game using the game system, a wind pressure is applied to the player according to the game content, for example, according to the speed of the car operated by the player, and the player operates, for example. When a car collides with an enemy car, the player is electrically stimulated.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be specifically described below as embodiments with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an overall view of a system for playing a game using an electric stimulation device according to the present invention. A game image is displayed on the CRT 4 connected to the game machine body 2, and the player operates the control device 3 connected to the game machine body 2 while watching the game image. The development of the game is changed by the operation of the control device 3, and the electric stimulus according to the change is attached to the shoulder of the player 6 through the interface 1 connected to the game machine body 2 as an electrode 5a. And electrodes 5b are provided to the player 6.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a system for playing a game using the electric stimulator according to the present invention. A game image is displayed on the CRT 4 connected to the game console body 2. The input from the control device 3 is transmitted to the game machine body 2 to change the development of the game, and an intensity signal corresponding to the change is output to the intensity signal amplifying device 1a, and at the same time, a frequency corresponding to the variation of the development of the game. The signal is output to the frequency signal amplifier 1b. These two signals are output to the low-frequency voltage generator 1c, and become an electric stimulus of strength and vibration corresponding to the change in the development of the game, and are output to the electrodes 5a and 5b through the safety device 1d. Safety device 1
The d controls the input signal so as not to harm the human body.

FIG. 4 shows a screen during playing of the car racing game (hereinafter referred to as a game). The purpose of the game is to run a car 70 (hereinafter referred to as a player) operated by the player so as not to collide with the enemy car 71 or the outer wall 72 of the course and reach the goal in the first place.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a car racing game using the present invention, which will be described step by step. When the power is turned on, first the player's gasoline is filled up, the score is set to 0, the low frequency voltage generator 1c
The initial setting such as setting the voltage of
1). When the game starts, the input of the control device 3 is checked and the player is controlled (S2). Next, the movement of the enemy's car (hereinafter referred to as the enemy) is controlled according to the movement of the player and the condition of the road (S3).

Next, the position of the player is checked, and if the player collides with the enemy or the outer wall of the course (S4), the impact strength is calculated from the material data of the player and the collided object, the collision angle, etc. (S5). ) The intensity signal is output to the intensity signal amplifier 1a. Further, the collision frequency is calculated from the impact strength and the material data of the collision object (S
7) Output to the frequency signal amplifier 1b (S8). The intensity signal and the frequency signal are low-frequency voltage generator 1.
The strength and vibration corresponding to the size of the collision that occurred in the game, sent to c, are transmitted through the safety device 1d to the electrode (+) 5a.
And an appropriate electric stimulation is given to the player's shoulder from the electrode (-) 5d.

Next, as a collision penalty, the player's gasoline is reduced by 1 liter. (S9). Next, the player's gasoline is checked (S10), and if it is 0, game end treatment (S12) is performed and the game ends. If there is gasoline left, check whether the goal has been reached (S1
1) If the goal is not reached, return to S2 and continue the game. If you have reached the goal, game end processing (S
Do step 12). End the game. This is the end of the description of the embodiment.

[0012]

As described above, according to the present invention, according to the contents of the game, the player receives a proper electric stimulus when the vehicle he / she controls collides, and obtains a richer sense of presence. You can In this way, the player can play the game without getting tired.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall view of a system for playing a game using a winning electrostimulator according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a system for playing a game using the electric stimulation device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a car racing game using the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a screen during a play of the car racing game.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Interface 1a ... Intensity signal amplification device 1b ... Frequency signal amplification device 1c ... Low frequency voltage generation device 1d ... Safety device 2 ... Game machine main body 3 ... Control device 4 ... CRT 5a ... Electrode (+) 5b ... Electrode (- ) 6 ... Player

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A means for transmitting a player's intention to a video game machine main body, a means for reflecting the player's intention in a change in the story of the video game, and a change in the story of the video game in a change of electrical stimulation. An electric stimulator for a video game, characterized by means for reflecting and means for safely giving a change of the electric stimulus to a player.