JPH10258183A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reflecting the mental state of a player on game development better by utilizing the brain waves of the player. SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a brain wave sensor 4 for measuring the brain waves of the player and a mental analysis data table for which mental state data are made to correspond to the combination of the in-charge area of the brain and the kind and strength of the brain waves. When prescribed images and sound are outputted, the mental analysis data table is retrieved based on a brain wave measured value obtained from the brain wave sensor 4, the corresponding mental state data are extracted and the progress of a game is decided based on the extracted mental state of the player.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine using a computer such as a home video game machine, an arcade video game machine, a handy game machine, and more particularly, a story change corresponding to a player's mental state. The present invention relates to a game machine that handles role-playing and interactive games to be performed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional video game of a roll-playing type, an interactive type, etc. using a computer, two-way selection of "yes" and "no" and a plurality of selections are made to a question in an effect of progressing the game. You can do it. However, in order to move the game forward, sometimes the player has to make a choice between “yes” and “no” against the will of the player. There is a problem that only operation may occur.

Therefore, conventionally, there has been proposed a game machine capable of changing the content of the game in accordance with the psychological state of the player at that time so as to match the psychology of the player each time.

[0004] For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-325180 discloses a technique in which an image of a player is photographed, the skin temperature fluctuation of the face is detected as a physiological quantity, and compared with personal data in a memory to obtain a psychological quantity of the player. A game machine for estimating the degree of tension is disclosed.

[0005]

However, in the conventional game machine, it is difficult to appropriately determine the player's mental state, and the player's mental state is better reflected in the game progress, and the game progress is appropriately performed. It is desired to provide a game machine capable of performing the following.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of using a player's brain waves to better reflect a player's mental state in game development.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is configured as follows.

(1) The invention described in claim 1 utilizes a computer for inputting a necessary operation procedure from an input unit in response to an image projected on a display or / and a sound output from a sound output unit. Game machine,
An electroencephalogram sensor that measures the player's brain waves to detect the player's psychological state, and storage means that stores a psychological analysis data table in which psychological state data is associated with a combination of the type and strength of the brain wave, A psychological state determination unit that retrieves the psychological analysis data table based on the electroencephalogram measurement value obtained from the electroencephalogram sensor, extracts corresponding mental state data, and determines the psychological state of the player. .

The brain wave of a player is measured by an electroencephalogram sensor, a psychological analysis data table is searched based on the obtained brain wave measurement value, and corresponding psychological state data is extracted to determine the psychological state of the player. In the psychological analysis data table, since the psychological state data is associated with the combination of the type and the intensity of the brain wave, the psychological state of the player can be appropriately determined. The state can be better reflected in the game progress and the like.

(2) The invention described in claim 2 utilizes a computer for inputting a necessary operation procedure from an input means in response to an image projected on a display or / and a sound output from a sound output means. Game machine,
A brain wave sensor for measuring a player's brain wave to detect the player's mental state, storage means for storing a psychological analysis data table in which mental state data is made to correspond to a combination of the type and strength of the brain wave, When the image information (message, picture, etc.) is displayed on the display, or when predetermined audio information (voices of humans or animals, music, sounds of the natural world, artificial fear sounds, etc.) is output from the audio output means, A psychological state determining means for searching the psychological analysis data table based on the electroencephalogram measured value obtained from the electroencephalogram sensor and extracting corresponding psychological state data, and determining a psychological state of the player; Means for determining the progress of the game based on the state.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, similarly to the first aspect, the player's mental state is determined based on the player's brain wave measurement value measured by the brain wave sensor.
The psychological analysis data table to be referred to at this time is the one in which the psychological state data is made to correspond to the combination of the type and the intensity of the brain wave, so that when predetermined image information is displayed on the display, and / or It is possible to appropriately determine the player's mental state when predetermined audio information is output from the audio output unit. Further, since the game device is configured to include means for determining the progress of the game based on the determined psychological state of the player, an electroencephalogram sensor is attached to the head, for example, as input means of the game machine, and the player's psychological state is determined. A game machine capable of analyzing a state by a program and controlling game development in an "analog" manner based on the result is provided. In other words, conventionally, instead of using only two alternatives (“digital”) of “yes” and “no”, “very good”, “somewhat yes” according to the player's psychological state at that time, ""Yes"
"Can't say either""Somewhatno""No"
It is possible to obtain a game machine in which a wide multi-branch (analog-like) selection such as "very good" is automatically made in accordance with the player's psychological state to determine the progress of the game.

(3) The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1.
Or the psychological analysis data table, wherein the psychological analysis data table is a psychological analysis data table in which a mental state is made to correspond to at least a part of a combination of a brain allotment region and a type and intensity of an electroencephalogram. It is.

[0013] Since the brain waves of the player during the game are constantly measured and the psychology of the player is analyzed based on the workings of the right and left brains, the psychological state of the player such as the degree of excitement and lies is as if the computer were human. Can be properly grasped as if it were, and a deeper and more intuitive exchange could be performed according to the contents of the psychological analysis data table and the set conditions. Therefore, a game machine that can appropriately determine the player's mental state, reflect the player's mental state on the game progress, and perform the game progress appropriately can be obtained.

[0014]

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

FIG. 1 shows a so-called video game machine using a computer, a display 1 as a display device, a game machine body (or a personal computer body) 2 having a computer, and a sound output device. And an input unit 3 including a controller or a keyboard, and input necessary operation procedures from the input unit 3 in accordance with an image projected on the display 1 and a sound output from the speaker 11. It is supposed to.

Further, the game machine has an electroencephalogram sensor 4 for detecting a player's mental state, and a brain wave measurement value obtained from the electroencephalogram sensor is input to the game machine main body 2. . This is to obtain an analog psychological state input interface of the game machine.

First, an electroencephalogram sensor will be described. The brain is something that everyone has equally in their heads. However, no matter how one person in the world takes a brain, the work of the brain is not equal, and the way he works his brain has become a brain with different abilities and has changed his behavior, knowledge and life. Make things.
And as long as the brain is alive, it emits complex electrical fluctuations outside. Electroencephalograms are recorded by receiving them with electrodes attached to the scalp, and recently, with advances in electronics, recording has become relatively easy (eg, electroencephalogram topographs displayed in two-dimensional figures). The electroencephalogram sensor used in the present invention is also of this type, and is mounted on the head so that its electrode contacts the scalp.

Next, the brain waves show regular changes with the state of mental activity and consciousness. When you open your eyes and look at the object or pay attention to the sound, the α wave disappears and the continuous wave β wave (1
4 to 25 Hz). When the wave starts moving, the α wave disappears and a θ wave (4 to 7 Hz) with small vibration appears. During moderate sleep, a high-voltage delta wave (delta wave) appears at 0.5 to 3.5 Hz. Therefore, the electroencephalogram is useful as a means for examining abnormalities in the function of the brain and the state of consciousness.

The role of the right and left brains is also known. That is, the left brain is the language brain, logical,
It shares symbolic, analytical, and logos roles, and the right brain is the image brain, sharing intuitive, pictorial, comprehensive, and pathos roles. At present, the roles of the right and left brains have reached the physiological clarification of "image".

The present invention is to construct a game machine based on such a fact.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the game machine. Reference numeral 10 denotes a bus line to which a display 1 as a display device and a speaker 11 as an audio output device are connected, and an input unit including an input unit 3 including a controller and a keyboard and an electroencephalogram sensor 4. Means 5
Is connected. The bus line 10 is connected to a CPU 21, a RAM 22, an image processing unit 23, and an audio processing unit 24, which are components of a computer, and is connected to a ROM as a built-in storage unit.

The memory in the game machine stores roughly four files.

The first file 6 stores a game program 61, image data 62, an electroencephalogram analysis program 63, audio data 64, and the like. The second file 7 stores a psychological analysis data table stored in association with psychological state data corresponding to a combination of brain waves.
The third file 8 stores a psychological expression data table in which a psychological expression (correspondence) is stored in association with the analysis data. Further, the fourth file 9 stores a psychological evaluation data table in which evaluations (points) are stored in association with the psychological state data. The contents of the second file 7, the third file 8, and the fourth file 9 can be changed separately.

The CPU 21, which is the core of the built-in computer of the game machine, executes the game program 61, instructs image data to be displayed and audio data to be output, and analyzes the psychological state based on the analysis result of the brain wave and the image data corresponding to the mental state. , Voice data, evaluation, etc. The RAM 22 temporarily stores image data for display and audio data for output. The image processing unit 23 generates necessary image data in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 21 and displays an image on the display 1. Further, the audio processing unit 24 generates necessary audio data in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 21 and outputs the generated audio data from the speaker 11.

The psychological analysis data table stored in the second file 7 stores psychological state data (analytical data) for a combination of the brain area and the type and strength of the electroencephalogram.
Is made to correspond. Specifically, when the brain waves of “the right brain has a strong α wave”, “the right brain has a strong β wave”, and “the left brain has a strong β wave”, the player's mental state in each case is “normal mind” ”,“ Imaginative thinking and active thinking ”,“ Surprising thoughts stop ”, so“ right brain α wave is strong ”,“ right brain β wave is strong ”,“ left brain Classification of “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” is performed in the order of “strong β wave” and “not applicable”, and the classification results “A”, “B” and “C”
"D" is treated as psychological state data (analytical data) of "normal heart", "actively thinking with various imaginations", "just surprised thinking stops", and "not playing games seriously". In addition, this psychological analysis data table is
Psychological state data (analysis data) may be associated with a combination of the type and the intensity of the brain wave.

The psychological expression data table stored in the third file 8 is an image to be displayed for "A", "B", "C" and "D" of the psychological state data (analysis data). Information (messages, pictures, etc.) and audio information to be output (voices of humans and animals, music, sounds of the natural world, artificial fear sounds, etc.) are associated as psychological expressions. Specifically, the analysis data “A” states that “the player's psychology is normal and the response of the girl in the game expresses a subtle feeling.” The analysis data “B” states “ According to the analysis data "C", "A surprise thought stops. Just innocent (no heart). It is said that the girl is serious." Is the analysis data "D"
Then, the content of "play the game seriously and get angry with the girl!"

Further, the psychological evaluation data table stored in the fourth file 9 stores evaluation weights (scores) for "A", "B", "C" and "D" of the psychological state data (analysis data). ) Are stored in association with each other. The specific evaluation (score) is “reliability +
1 ", analysis data" B "," dislike degree +2 ", analysis data" C "," favorability +1 ", analysis data" D "
If it is, the degree of dislike is +1 and each content is associated with each score flag.

As described above, the changeable psychological analysis data table, psychological expression data table, and psychological evaluation data table are separately provided, so that the psychological analysis data table, the psychological expression data table, and the psychological evaluation data table are changed. Then, a game machine having different rules can be developed depending on the content of the game.

Next, the operation of the game machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 by taking an example of an event image of "school".

(1) First, in step E1 in FIG. 3, video / audio expression is started on the display of the game machine. Here, the video and audio content of the event "Gakuenmono", "The girl's skirt invited to the date is thrown up by the wind with slow motion and is likely to be turned over. (It does not actually turn over.)"

(2) Between steps E2 and E3, the player sees and hears the image projected on the display and the sound heard from the speaker, and makes various imaginations. Therefore, an electroencephalogram obtained from the electroencephalogram sensor 4 is measured between steps E2 and E3.

(3) When the video is completed in step E3, the process proceeds to step E4.

(4) In step E4, an electroencephalogram analysis is performed on the data measured in step E2. That is, based on the electroencephalogram measurement value obtained from the electroencephalogram sensor 4, the psychological analysis data table of the file 7 shown in FIG. 2 is searched, the corresponding psychological state data is extracted, and the psychological state for determining the player's mental state is determined. Serves as state determination means. That is, the psychological state determining means is a combination of the type of the brain's assigned area and the type and strength of the brain wave, "the right brain has a strong α wave,""the right brain has a strong β wave," and "the left brain has a strong β wave." ,
Psychological state data (analysis data) "A", "B", "C", "D" corresponding to "not applicable"
Is determined.

(5) Then, the process proceeds to step E5. If the result of the analysis in step E4 is "the right brain has a strong α wave", that is, if the analysis data is "A", the process proceeds to step E9. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step E6. Proceed to. In step E9, the psychological expression data table is searched and associated with the analysis data "A". "The player's psychology is normal and the response of the girl in the game expresses a subtle emotion."
Is executed. At the same time, the psychological evaluation data table is searched, and an evaluation (score) process of “reliability of player + 1”, which is associated with the analysis data “A”, is performed.

(6) If it is clear in step E6 that the result of analysis in step E4 is that "the right brain has a strong β wave", that is, if the analysis data is "B", the flow goes to step E10. The process proceeds to step E7 otherwise.

In step E10, the content corresponding to the analysis data "B" is executed, "Various imaginations and active thinking. A lewd girl (with a heart) will say H!". At the same time, the psychological evaluation data table is searched, and an evaluation (score) process of “dislike degree of player + 2”, which is associated with the analysis data “B”, is performed.

(7) In step E7, when it is clear that the result of the analysis in step E4 is that "β wave of the left brain is strong", that is, when the analysis data is "C", go to step E11. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step E8.

In the step E11, "just surprised thinking corresponding to the analysis data" C "is stopped.
Girls say they are serious. Is executed. At the same time, the psychological evaluation data table is searched, and an evaluation (score) process of “favorability of the player +1”, which is associated with the analysis data “C”, is performed.

(8) If the determinations in steps E5 to E7 are all NO, that is, if the analysis data is "D", the process proceeds to step E8, and "Play the game seriously!" Corresponding to the analysis data "D"! And the girl gets angry. " At the same time, the psychological evaluation data table is searched and associated with the analysis data “D”.
An evaluation (score) process of “the degree of dislike of the player +1” is performed.

(9) As described above, steps E8 and E
At 9, E10 and E11, the psychological state of the player for each analysis result, the response of the girl appearing in the game, and the evaluation of the player are determined.

Thus, the psychological state of the player can be analyzed from the brain waves, and the game development can be changed in accordance with the psychology of the player. In particular, since it supports not only video but also audio, it is possible to reflect a player's psychological state that dynamically changes in both visual and acoustic aspects in the game.

The game machine of the present invention can analyze the psychological state of the player from brain waves and change the game development in accordance with the player's psychology. It can be widely used for handy game machines and the like.

Conventionally, in an interactive simulation game, a player consciously selects a selection item for the purpose of becoming intimate with a girl, but according to the above, the mental state is accurately detected by detecting brain waves. Is determined, and a “psychological state selection system” for automatically selecting one of a large number of options based on the psychological state is incorporated as a new mode, whereby a pseudo experience in a game is performed. be able to.

Also, unlike the “school”, the so-called “horror game” has a particularly strong sound effect. However, the user is allowed to experience the fear by adding a sound effect to the image and evaluate the degree of fear. The greater the degree, the more the degree of fear can be reduced from the game content so that the mental state is calmed down.

Also, in an interactive game, a computer can roughly grasp a player's mental state, such as excitement or lies, as if by a human being. A human-like deep interactive game. In particular, the combination of the event and the meaningful flag management as described above enables an interactive game having a very deep level different from that of the conventional interactive game.

Further, the lie detector at the game center is merely a play-like sensation detected by sweating, but a full-scale lie detector can be constructed by measuring brain waves.

[0047]

As described above, according to the present invention, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

(1) According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electroencephalogram sensor, storage means for storing a psychological analysis data table, and psychological state determination means, wherein the electroencephalogram of the player is measured by the electroencephalogram sensor. The psychological analysis data table is searched based on the obtained electroencephalogram measurement values, and the corresponding psychological state data is extracted to determine the psychological state of the player. Since the psychological state data is associated with the combination of, the mental state of the player can be appropriately determined, and therefore, the mental state of the player can be better reflected in the progress of the game and the like. .

(2) According to the second aspect of the present invention, similarly to the first aspect, the player's mental state is determined based on the player's brain wave measurement value measured by the brain wave sensor. Since the psychological analysis data table referred to at this time is a table in which the psychological state data is made to correspond to the combination of the type and the intensity of the electroencephalogram, predetermined image information is displayed on the display and / or The psychological state of the player when the voice information is output from the voice output means can be appropriately determined. Also,
Based on the determined player's psychological state, it is configured to include means for determining the progress of the game.As an input means of the game machine, an electroencephalogram sensor is attached to the head, for example, and the player's mental state is programmed. Analyze at
Based on the result, a game machine capable of controlling the game development in an “analog” manner is provided.

(3) According to the third aspect of the present invention, in the game machine according to the first or second aspect, the psychological analysis data table includes at least a combination of a region assigned to a brain, a type of brain wave, and a strength. The psychological state is made to correspond to a part, and the brain waves of the player during the game are constantly measured, and the psychology of the player is analyzed by the working condition of the right and left brains. For this reason, the player's psychological state, such as the degree of excitement and lies, can be properly grasped as if the computer is a human, and the content of the psychological analysis data table and the set conditions allow for more information. You can interact deeply with people. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately determine the player's mental state, reflect the player's mental state on the game progress, and perform the game progress appropriately.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system block diagram of a game machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a game machine of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing psychological analysis and processing of the result in the game machine of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Display 2 Game machine main body 3 Input part 4 EEG sensor 5 Input means 6 First file 7 Second file (psychological analysis data table) 8 Third file (psychological expression data table) 9 Fourth file (psychological evaluation) Data table) 10 bus line 11 speaker 21 CPU 22 RAM 23 image processing unit 24 audio processing unit

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A game machine using a computer for inputting a necessary operation procedure from an input means in response to an image projected on a display or / and a sound output from a sound output means. An electroencephalogram sensor for measuring the electroencephalogram of the player for detection, a storage means for storing a psychological analysis data table in which psychological state data is made to correspond to a combination of the type and strength of the electroencephalogram, and obtained from the electroencephalogram sensor. A psychological state determining means for retrieving the psychological analysis data table based on the measured electroencephalogram and extracting corresponding psychological state data to determine a psychological state of the player. 2. A game machine using a computer for inputting a necessary operation procedure from an input means in response to an image projected on a display and / or a sound output from a sound output means. An electroencephalogram sensor for measuring a player's electroencephalogram for detection, a storage means for storing a psychological analysis data table in which psychological state data is made to correspond to a combination of the type and strength of the electroencephalogram, and a display of predetermined image information Or when predetermined audio information is output from the audio output means, the psychological analysis data table is searched based on the electroencephalogram measurement value obtained from the electroencephalogram sensor to extract corresponding psychological state data. And a psychological state determining means for determining the psychological state of the player. Game machine characterized by comprising means for determining the progress of the arm, the. 3. The psychological analysis data table is a psychological analysis data table in which a mental state is made to correspond to at least a part of a combination of a brain allotment region and a type and an intensity of an electroencephalogram. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein