JPH11128394A - Training device, training method and game program recording medium for training device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To continuously perform training by eliminating a bored feeling by continuously stepping on a pedal while looking at the uninteresting numerical values of elapsed time, calorie consumption and a traveling distance, etc. SOLUTION: In a bike training device for instance, the rotation speed of a foot pedal is detected, the relative display position relation of a first character C1 and a second character C2 is changed corresponding to the rotation speed level and a game for acquiring a point number by keeping the rotation speed level at an appropriate value is played along with training. Thus, the training itself does not become boring even without having strong purpose and intention and the continuous training is made possible.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a training apparatus and a training method, such as a motorcycle training apparatus having a foot pedal, which enable exercise in a fixed state indoors and outdoors.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a training apparatus such as a motorcycle training apparatus (ergometer) is designed so that an exerciser exercises by stepping on a pedal while riding on a saddle, and by adjusting a load applied to the exerciser. A predetermined exercise can be performed.

[0003] When an exerciser uses such a training device, an exercise program is determined according to various purposes such as elimination of lack of exercise, weight loss, and physical strength enhancement, and training is performed. In general, exercise for a short period of time with light exercise intensity to resolve lack of exercise, perform long-time training with slightly light exercise intensity for weight loss, and use slightly stronger exercise intensity to increase physical strength. Suitable for training.

FIG. 25 shows a display example of an operation panel in a conventional training apparatus. Here, the display unit D
11 and D16, the rotation speed of the pedal, the remaining time when the target time is set on the display D12, or the elapsed training time when the target calorie is set, the calorie consumption and running distance on the display D13, and the pulse value on the display D14. , The load intensity is displayed on the display unit D15.

[0005]

However, in such a conventional training apparatus, the exerciser is required to give a load intensity, a pulse rate, a calorie consumption, a distance, and a course which are quantitatively displayed in numerical values or graphs during exercise. Just look at the information such as time and keep pressing the pedal. These display contents are merely numerical display or graph display and are tasteless and dried. For example, when the target time is set, the pedal is continuously depressed while checking the value of the remaining time, and when the target calorie is set, the pedal is continuously depressed while checking the values such as elapsed time, calorie consumption, and mileage. Will be. In such a situation, the training itself becomes boring unless the user has an excessively strong intention or sense of purpose, and training cannot be continued. For this reason, there has been a problem that the training device is not sufficiently used effectively, and that the exerciser cannot perform appropriate training.

In a game center or the like, a character on a CRT screen can be run or moved by stepping on a predetermined tread plate provided with a sensor or pedaling over a motorcycle-type device. There is something to do. Since such a game device plays a game using almost the entire body, it is possible to experience a pleasure that cannot be obtained with a conventional game machine competing for reflexes using only hands. However, such a game device is a game device in which a player simply moves his body to play a game, and thus cannot be said to be preferable from the viewpoint of training.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems,
An object of the present invention is to provide a training device and a training method that enable the user to enjoy training continuously and support health management.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A training apparatus according to the present invention detects the exercise amount of an exerciser, determines whether the exercise amount is maintained at a preset exercise amount, and responds to the determination result. The game progresses and the contents of the game are displayed. Therefore, by setting the set amount of exercise to an amount suitable for training, the athlete advances the game according to the amount of exercise while performing appropriate training. Accordingly, the exerciser does not feel bored as in the case of the conventional training device, and can perform the training while having fun, and the continuous training can be performed.

In the game, when the amount of exercise is maintained at the preset amount of exercise, the content of the game is improved. This allows the exerciser to perform the exercise so as to maintain the amount of exercise in the direction in which the content of the game is improved, so that the training can be easily understood.

Further, the training apparatus of the present invention detects the exercise amount of the exerciser, advances the game in accordance with the relative relationship between the exercise amount and the target value or target range of the exercise amount, and displays the contents of the game. I do. With this, by setting the target value or the target range of the exercise amount to an amount suitable for training, the exerciser can perform the game according to the exercise amount while performing appropriate training, and can continue the training while having fun. Will be able to do it.

In the game, the relative display position of two or more characters is changed according to the relative relationship between the exercise amount of the exerciser and the target value or target range of the exercise amount. For example, if the progress of the game is improved by setting the amount of exercise such that the relative display position relationship between two or more characters is an appropriate relationship, training can be performed while playing a highly interactive game.

Further, for example, when the relative relationship between the target value or the target range of the exercise amount and the exercise amount of the exerciser is maintained for a predetermined time, the relative display positional relationship of the two or more characters is changed. Thereby, the progress state of the game changes according to the deviation of the exercise amount from the target value, or according to whether the exercise amount falls within the target range, and the like, so that the exercise amount approaches the target value. Alternatively, the exercise is performed so as to fall within the target range, and appropriate training is possible depending on how the target value or the target range is determined.

The exercise load of the exerciser is changed, for example, according to the progress of the game. Thereby, the change in the exercise load can be incorporated into the game. For example, in the case of a motorcycle training device that rotates a foot pedal, if the rotation of the pedal is rotated so as to maintain the target value even when the exercise load changes, the progress of the game is improved so that the exercise load can be improved. The training is performed in accordance with the change of, so that there is an effect that the user is not bored. The change in the exercise load may be changed according to the elapsed time of the game.

The game is, for example, a point acquisition game in which points are acquired when the relative display positional relationship between the two or more characters becomes a predetermined relationship. In the game, a penalty may be given to the point acquisition when the exercise amount of the exerciser is out of the target value or the target range. This allows the athlete to have fun and train with the game without having to demand thinking skills that would hinder training by playing a clear game of earning points.

Further, the present invention includes a pulse sensor for detecting the pulse of the exerciser, and changes the progress of the game according to the output of the sensor. For example, if the pulse rate of the exerciser becomes a state corresponding to a slightly higher exercise intensity, the difficulty of the game is reduced so that the exercise intensity decreases, or conversely, the pulse rate of the exerciser corresponds to a slightly lower exercise intensity. Once in the state, the difficulty of the game is increased so that the exercise intensity increases. In this way, by changing the progress of the game in accordance with the degree of the physiological or mental excitement of the athlete, training along with the game is performed as if the athlete is virtually present in the game environment. Can be performed.

If the training device is, for example, a bike training device that rotates a foot pedal, the exercise amount of the exerciser is detected by detecting the rotation speed of the foot pedal.
A display unit for displaying the game content is provided on an operation panel arranged at a front portion of the main body of the motorcycle training apparatus. Thus, the exercise amount of the exerciser can be detected by a simple method, and the exerciser can exercise while watching the display of the game content, so that the game can be enjoyed together with the training.

[0017]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a motorcycle training apparatus (hereinafter simply referred to as a "training apparatus") according to an embodiment of the present invention. This device partially imitates the form of a bicycle (motorbike) and has a saddle 1
0, the foot pedal 11 and the handle 12 are connected in a substantially V-shape, and the exerciser can train by sitting on the saddle 10, grasping the handle 12 with his hand, and rotating the foot pedal 11 with his foot. The load applied to the pedal 11 can be changed by a training program or the like.

The operation panel 1 is located between the left and right handles 12.
3 is provided so that the operation panel 13 can be easily seen while the exerciser is exercising.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the operation panel 13. The operation panel 13 has a display unit 20 at a central part toward the front of the panel,
A program input switch section 30 for selecting and inputting a training program is provided on the right side, a personal data input switch section 40 for inputting personal data on the left side, and an exercise operation switch section 50 which can be operated during exercise toward the exerciser. ing.

The program input switch section 30 has switches for selecting and inputting each of the training programs of the physical strength measurement 31, the weight loss 32, the physical strength enhancement 33, the manual 34, the exercise lack elimination 35, and the game 36. The personal data input switch section 40 has a personal number 41 and an age of 4.
2, a switch for inputting personal data of weight 43 and men and women 44 is provided. Among them, the switches of age 42, weight 43, and sex 44 are switches for inputting physical data. The exercise operation switch unit 50 arranged below the display unit 20 sequentially includes a pitch sound 51, a load increase / decrease 52, a start / stop 53, a calorie / distance / upper limit pulse rate from the left side when facing the operation panel 13. Display switching 54
Includes each switch. The switch of the pitch sound 51 is operated when the pitch sound is turned on or off during exercise, and the switch of the load increase / decrease 52 is operated when the exercise load is increased or decreased during training. The switch of the display changeover 54 switches the data displayed on the display unit 20 into calories, distance,
This switch is operated when switching to any of the upper limit pulse rates. The start / stop 53 is a switch operated when starting and stopping training. In this embodiment, the power switch 60 is disposed at the upper left of the operation panel 12.

Next, the display contents of the display unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The display unit 20 includes a liquid crystal display unit 21, and a first numerical display unit 60, a numerical / graphic display unit 70, a graphic display unit 80, and a second numerical display unit 90 are arranged from above to below. I have. The first numerical display section 60 has a personal number display section 6
1. Age display section 62, weight or load level display section 63
, And a gender-specific display unit 64 is further included. The numerical value / graphic display unit 70 is a rotation speed display unit 7 for the foot pedal, which is displayed as a bar graphic.
1, the display unit includes a pulse display unit 72 for displaying numerical values and a battery replacement necessity display unit 73. The rotation speed display unit 71 is a bar graphic, and indicates whether the rotation speed of the foot pedal is appropriate, fast or slow by a bar position, and the pulse display unit 72 is a current movement detected by the photoelectric pulse sensor. The patient's pulse rate numerically. The heart mark 74 at the upper left of the pulse display section 72 blinks according to the pulse.

The graphic display section 80 is composed of an nxm dot matrix display section. In the game mode, the contents of the game are displayed here. One of the training programs (modes) selected and input is displayed on the right side of the graphic display section 80.

The second numerical display section 90 disposed at the bottom of the liquid crystal display section 21 includes a time display section 91 and display sections for an upper limit pulse rate, calories, and a distance display section 92. Which of the upper limit pulse rate, calorie, and distance is displayed is determined by the display changeover switch 54.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control unit of the training apparatus. In FIG.
0 is a CPU 111, a key switch 112, an LCD 11
3. It comprises a pulse measurement circuit 114, a buzzer 115 and a power supply circuit 116. The motorcycle unit 120 includes a pedal rotation speed detection sensor 121 and a load control unit 122. The photoelectric pulse sensor 102 is connected to the pulse measuring circuit 114 via a lead wire. The CPU 111 includes an arithmetic unit, a ROM in which a program is written, a RAM for storing various data when the program is executed, and an I / O port for inputting and outputting signals to and from an external circuit. As will be described later, the CPU 111
Is read, a display signal is output to the LCD 113, and a control signal is output to the load control unit 122. The CPU 111 reads the output signal of the pulse measurement circuit 114 to detect the pulse rate, and reads the output signal of the pedal rotation speed detection sensor 121 to detect the rotation speed of the pedal. The photoelectric pulse sensor 102 detects a photoelectric pulse wave across the earlobe, and the pulse measuring circuit 114 processes the detected signal, converts the signal into a logical level signal, and provides the logical level signal to the CPU 111. The buzzer 115 generates a pitch sound and various notification sounds. The power supply circuit 116 is a circuit for making a constant voltage using a dry battery as a power supply, and supplies a power supply voltage to each unit.

The pedal rotation speed detection sensor 121 is composed of, for example, a rotary encoder, and supplies a binary level signal that changes with the rotation of the pedal to the CPU 111. C
The PU 111 measures the rotation speed of the pedal by reading this signal at a predetermined cycle. The load control unit 122 is a device that controls the distance between the magnet arranged along the outer peripheral surface of the magnetic wheel that rotates with the rotation of the pedal and the outer peripheral surface of the wheel. An eddy current is generated in the wheel by the opposition of the magnet and the wheel, and a force acts in a direction that hinders the rotation of the wheel by the action of the magnetic force of the magnet. The distance between the magnet and the outer peripheral surface of the wheel is controlled by a pulse motor or a servomotor. The CPU 111 determines a distance between the magnet and the wheel by giving a control signal to the motor,
This controls the torque applied to the pedal when the pedal is at a predetermined rotation speed, and determines the exercise load (hereinafter simply referred to as “load”) applied to the exerciser.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example in the game mode on the display section of the operation panel. In game mode,
A first character indicated by C1 and a second character indicated by C2 are displayed on the graphic display section 80. The rotation speed display section 71 graphically displays the speed of the pedal and the degree of appropriateness according to the rotation speed of the pedal. At 72, the pulse rate per minute at that time is displayed, at 91, the remaining time until the end of the game is displayed, and at 92, the number of acquired points is displayed in a reduced number manner. When the display of the point number decreases to 0, the game is ended. In addition, a personal number 61 is displayed as the personal identification data input in advance. That is, when using this training device, the age, weight, and gender are input together with the personal number, but only the personal number is displayed during the game.
Further, a load level 63 is displayed. This load level is a level indicating the strength of the load, and the load level automatically changes under predetermined conditions during the game. The range in which the load changes is set according to the age, weight, and gender of the exerciser.

FIGS. 6 to 14 show examples of various display contents of the graphic display section in the display section.

When the game mode of the training device is selected, three games, game 1, game 2, and game 3, are sequentially performed. First, at the beginning of the game 1, the game number is displayed as shown in FIG. 6 (A), and then the first character is displayed as (B) → (C) → (D). Opening display of an image as if crawling out from inside is performed. After that, as shown in FIG. 7, the first character C1 and the second character C2 are displayed, and the relative display positional relationship between the two characters is changed according to the exercise amount of the exerciser. This game 1-3
Each of the games is basically a game of pedaling the pedal so that the rotational speed of the pedal falls within a predetermined range. That is,
If the rotation speed of the pedal is appropriate (if it is within the target range), as shown in FIG.
And the second character C2 has the closest relative distance,
The more the pedal rotation speed level (the division of the rotation speed divided into several stages) becomes lower than the appropriate level (D) →
(C) → (B) → (A), the first character C
The relative distance in the horizontal direction between the first character and the second character C2 increases. Conversely, as the rotational speed level of the pedal becomes faster than the appropriate level, the relative distance in the vertical direction of the first character C1 and the second character C2 in the figure becomes larger as shown in (D) → (E) → (F) → (G). Become.

Here, the rotational speed of the pedal is handled in seven levels, and the graphic display 71 of the rotational speed shown in FIG. 5 is also displayed in accordance with the seven levels. The relationship between each stage of the pedal rotation speed and the rotation speed is as follows.

Table 1

In the examples shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the display patterns of the first character and the second character are represented as the same pattern. However, the first character C1 is displayed as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B. There are a plurality of patterns, which are periodically switched and displayed every 0.5 seconds, for example, so that a portion corresponding to the eyes and the body of the snake is dynamically displayed as a winding like a snake runs. The cycle of the display change is not limited to 0.5 seconds, and may be changed according to the rotation speed of the pedal. For example, if the rotation speed of the pedal is high, the speed is changed every 0.2 seconds, and if the speed is low, the speed is changed every 1.0 seconds.
Since the first character moves according to the movement of the athlete,
The idea that the first character virtually represents the athlete can be understood more naturally. Although only two patterns are shown in FIG. 8, there may be a plurality of patterns, and the dynamic display may be performed by periodically repeating the patterns. Regarding the second character C2, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the relative display positions of the dots corresponding to the eyes (Eye) and the legs (Feet) of the second character C2 change. Is periodically repeated, for example, every 0.5 seconds to perform dynamic display. The cycle of the display change is not limited to 0.5 seconds, and may be changed according to the rotation speed of the pedal or the movement of the first character.

If the display state shown in FIG. 7D, that is, the state in which the rotational speed level of the pedal is appropriate continues, the first character C1 is displayed as shown in FIGS. Dynamically displays such that the user eats the second character C2. For example, the display shown in FIG. 10A is performed while the time during which the pedal rotation speed level is appropriate is 0 to 4 seconds, and the display shown in FIG.
The display shown in (C) is performed for 2 seconds, and the display of (D) and (E) is performed alternately every 0.5 seconds for 13 to 15 seconds. As described above, the first character C1 and the second character C1
The character C2 is also dynamically displayed at a relatively short period in each of the steps (A) to (E) in FIG.

One point is obtained by maintaining the proper pedal rotation for 15 seconds.

If the state shown in FIG.
In other words, when the state shown in (1), that is, the state in which the rotational speed of the pedal greatly deviates from the target range, continues for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), the acquired points are reduced by one point and the number of deduction points is counted up. This gives a penalty. FIGS. 11A to 11C are diagrams showing display examples when a penalty state is set, and the number of penalties increases each time the penalty is given, and (A) → (B) → (C) )
It is displayed as follows. (A) to (C) of FIG. 12 are diagrams illustrating display examples of a character before and after a penalty is given. If the number of deductions is 0, that is, if the point has not yet been deducted, the first character C as shown in FIG.
1 is displayed, and if there is one point deduction, a pattern in which the first character is interrupted is displayed as shown in (B), and if the number of deductions is 2, the pattern is further interrupted as shown in (C). Performs a wider display. If the point is further deducted in this state, the point deduction number shown in FIG. 11C is displayed, and then the state in which the first character has disappeared is displayed as shown in FIG. A game over display is performed as shown in FIG.

Next, the processing contents for realizing the processing in the game mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 15, when the power button is operated while the power is off, various initial values are set (n1). Subsequently, the personal data input by the exerciser is read (n2). Here, the personal data is a personal number, age, weight, and gender, but once these data are read, the age, weight, and gender data are displayed when the personal number is selected. The first appropriate exercise load value (hereinafter referred to as “load value”) is set according to the age, weight, and gender of the personal data (n3). After that, the operation of the start / stop key is waited, and when this is operated, the initial display and the opening display shown in FIG. 6 are performed, and the pitch sound is turned on (n4 →
n5). This pitch sound is a sound that is produced every time the pedal shaft is rotated half a turn when the pedal is rotated at an appropriate rotation speed, and the exerciser pedals in accordance with the pitch sound.

Thereafter, the following process is repeated every second. First, the rotation speed and the pulse rate are measured, the elapsed time is counted, and the calorie and the distance are calculated respectively (n6 → n
7). Here, calories are obtained by multiplying the amount of work per unit time by the elapsed time and a coefficient. The work per unit time is determined by the product of the pedal rotation speed, the torque applied to the pedal shaft, and the coefficient. The distance is obtained by the product of the cumulative number of revolutions of the pedal and a coefficient. Then, the rotation speed level, the pulse rate, the remaining time, and the number of points are displayed as shown in FIG. 5 (n8). In this game mode, calorie and distance calculation values are not directly used.

Thereafter, a predetermined time (20 minutes in game 1)
Is determined (n9), and the upper limit pulse rate determined from the age and the resting pulse rate is compared with the current pulse rate (n10). The resting pulse rate may be the pulse rate of the exerciser actually measured before playing the game, or may be the resting pulse rate statistically determined from the age. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current pulse rate exceeds the upper limit pulse rate by 30 seconds (n11). Further, the presence / absence of operation of the start / stop switch is determined, and if all of these are NO, the graphic display of the character is performed (n12 → n1).
3). Then, it is determined whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed after the opening, and if not, the process returns to step n6.
If five seconds have already passed, it is determined whether or not the pedal rotation speed level is appropriate (n15).

If it is proper, as shown in FIG. 16, the time during which the proper state is maintained is counted up, and it is determined whether the state is maintained for 15 seconds or more (n21 → n).
22). If 15 seconds have not yet elapsed, the process returns to step n6 in FIG.

If the proper state is maintained for 15 seconds or more, one point is acquired, that is, the value of the counter for counting the acquired points is updated (n23). Then, the counter for counting the appropriate state maintaining time is reset, and FIG.
Graphic display of point acquisition is performed as shown at 0 (n24 → n25). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a load value change state (a state in which the weight of the pedal is to be changed) is reached (n26). For example, the load value is changed every time three points are acquired (n27). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the specified number of points (20 points in game 1) has been obtained, and the process returns to step n6 shown in FIG. 15 (n28 → n6) until the point is obtained. If the specified number of points has been obtained, a screen indicating that the game has been completed is displayed (n28).
→ n33). For example, if the game 1 ends, a display as shown in FIG. 13 is performed. Thereafter, the number of games is increased and the process returns to step n5 shown in FIG. 15 (n29 → n30 →
n5).

Subsequently, the processing of the game 2 is performed in the same manner.
After the end of the game 2, the processing of the game 3 is performed in the same manner.
When the game 3 is also completed, the final screen is displayed, an end sound is notified, and a series of processing in the game mode is completed (n2).
9 → n31 → n32).

The relationship among the number of points to be acquired, the time limit, and the load fluctuation range in each of the games 1, 2, and 3 is as follows.

Table 2

If the rotational speed level of the pedal is not in the proper state, the process proceeds from step n15 shown in FIG. 15 to the process shown in FIG. First, a counter for counting the appropriate state maintaining time is reset (n41). And when the current rotation speed level is the upper limit value or the lower limit value,
The maintenance time counter outside the predetermined range for counting the state is counted up (n42, n43 → n44). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value of the out-of-prescribed-range maintenance time counter has counted a total of 3 seconds, ie
It is determined whether or not the process of 44 has been performed three times (n45).
If 3 seconds have elapsed, the out-of-range maintenance time counter is reset and the deduction points are counted up (n46 →
n47). Then, a deduction screen is displayed as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C and FIG. 12 (n48). At this time, a sound indicating that the point has been deducted is notified (n49). In accordance with the value of the deduction number, the character in the deduction state is then displayed in step n13 in FIG. 15 as shown in FIG.

When the deduction point reaches 3, the pitch sound is turned off, and a game over screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 14 (n50 → n51 → n52). Thereafter, a process for cooling down is performed (n53). For example, a load value for cooling down is set, and a display indicating that cooling down should be performed and a remaining time thereof are displayed. After that, the end sound is notified and the game result is displayed (n54 →
n55).

If a predetermined time (20 minutes in game 1) elapses from the start of the game to the end of the game, from step n9 in FIG. 15 to step n in FIG.
The process proceeds to the processes after 51. That is, the game is forcibly terminated,
Perform processing for cooling down.

When the pulse of the exerciser is equal to or higher than the upper limit pulse rate, the pulse display section 72 is blinked (step n1 in FIG. 15).
0 → n60). If the state exceeds 30 seconds, as shown in FIG. 18, an error sound to that effect is notified, and an error display to that effect is displayed on the graphic display unit (n11 → n61 → n62). Then, the same cooling-down processing as described above, notification of the end sound, and display of the result are performed (n63 → n64 → n65).

If the start / stop key is operated in the middle of the game, the operation proceeds from step n12 in FIG.
Move to step n66 of step 8 to notify the end sound,
If one minute has elapsed since the start of the game, a cooling down process and an end sound are notified (n67 → n63).
→ n64) If one minute has not elapsed yet, the result is displayed as it is (n67 → n65).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the contents of the graphic display processing of the character. This process is performed as a multi-thread process substantially in parallel with the processes shown in FIGS. First, in a normal state where points are not acquired, the second character is displayed according to the rotation speed level of the pedal and the value of the animation counter (n71 → n72). Here, the animation counter is a counter for determining whether the count of the 0.5 second cycle is an odd number or an even number. Depending on whether the count value is an odd number or an even number, FIG. 7 is displayed at a position corresponding to the rotational speed level of the pedal as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7G. Subsequently, the first character is displayed according to the rotation speed level and the count value for animation (n73). That is, one of the two patterns (A) and (B) shown in FIG. 8 is changed according to whether the count value is an odd number or an even number, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7G. Is displayed at a position corresponding to the rotational speed level of the pedal as shown in FIG.

Note that the first and second characters are set to 0.5
If it is configured to be dynamically displayed in a cycle of seconds, and to notify the pitch sound every 0.5 seconds at an appropriate pedal rotation speed of 60 rpm, the rotation of the pedal by the exerciser, the pitch sound, and the character Since the movements are apparently synchronized, you can pedal slightly. This makes training more enjoyable with the game.

In the point acquisition state, the second character and the first character are displayed as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10E in accordance with the division of the maintenance time of the appropriate state and the value of the animation counter. (N74 →
n75).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the contents of the pedal rotation speed counting process and the pulse rate counting process. This process is performed as a multi-thread process substantially in parallel with the processes shown in FIGS. For the pedal rotation speed, the output level of the pedal rotation speed detection sensor is read, and a change from the previously read level is determined. If there is a change, the pedal rotation counter is counted up (n81 → n82 → n83). This pedal rotation number counting process is repeatedly executed in a cycle shorter than 1 second. Therefore, in step n7 of FIG. 15, the value of the pedal rotation speed counter is read at a cycle of one second and the value is reset, whereby the rotation speed (rotation angle) of the pedal per second is obtained, and the rotation speed is obtained. .

Similarly, in the pulse count process, the output level of the pulse rate measuring circuit is read, and a change from the previously read level is determined. If there is a change, the pulse rate counter is counted up (n91 → n92 → n93). ). This pulse rate counting process is repeatedly executed in a cycle shorter than 1 second. Therefore, at step n7 in FIG. 15, the value of the pulse rate counter is read and the value is reset at a predetermined cycle, whereby the pulse rate per the predetermined cycle is obtained. From this value, the pulse rate per minute is obtained by conversion.

In the above-described embodiment, the exercise load is changed according to the progress of the game. However, the exercise load may be changed according to the elapsed time from the start of the game. In that case, between steps n8 and n9 in FIG.
1 is inserted. That is, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time for changing the exercise load has elapsed, and if it has elapsed, the counter for counting the time is reset and the load value is changed.

In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the measured pulse of the athlete is not particularly reflected in the game. However, if the progress of the game is changed in accordance with the pulse of the athlete, the interactivity is enhanced, and The fun is improved. For example, as shown in the following table, the rotational speed level of the pedal is divided into seven levels, and each rotational speed level is changed according to the pulse division.

Table 3

Here, the rotational speed level 4 is appropriate for any pulse rate level. Thus, the higher the pulse level (the higher the pulse rate), the lower the range of the appropriate rotational speed is, and the lower the pulse level (the higher the pulse rate), the lower the appropriate rotational speed range. Be fast throughout. As a result, it becomes possible to perform the training while enjoying the game without difficulty according to the individual differences of the athletes.

In the above-described embodiment, the exercise load is varied by keeping the appropriate rotation speed range constant. Conversely, the rotation speed of the pedal is changed while the torque applied to the pedal rotation shaft is kept constant. Thus, the game may be advanced. Further, when the progress state of the game is changed according to the pulse rate, the load may be changed according to the pulse rate level.

Next, another example of the game will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 22 shows a display example of the graphic display unit, where d1 is the first character and d2 is the second character. The first character d1 is a virtual position where an exerciser is present, and the second character d2 is a virtual barrier, which is displayed two-dimensionally. The second character d2 sequentially moves to the left in the figure every time a certain time elapses or every time the vehicle travels a certain distance. At this time, a new barrier appears at the right end, and the oldest barrier disappears from the left end. The first character d1 is blinking and changes in the vertical direction in the figure according to the rotation speed level of the pedal. The athlete passes through the barrier by adjusting the rotation speed of the pedal so as not to hit the barrier. In the present invention, such a simple dot or dot row is regarded as a category of a character.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the game mode. First, initial value setting, personal data input, and load value setting are performed, and operation of the start / stop switch is waited (n101 → n102 → n10).
3 → n104). The processing so far is the same as the processing in steps n1 to n4 shown in FIG. Thereafter, if the start / stop switch is operated, the initial display and the opening display are performed, and the subsequent processing is repeated every one second (n105 → n106). First, the rotation speed and the pulse rate are measured, the elapsed time is counted, the calorie and the distance are respectively calculated, and the rotation speed level, the pulse rate, the remaining time and the number of points are displayed (n107 → n108). This process is also the same as steps n7 and n8 shown in FIG. Thereafter, at the timing of updating the obstacle pattern, the presence or absence of a collision with the barrier is determined based on whether or not there is a barrier to the right of the first character d1 by one dot (n109).
→ n110). If there is no collision, the point number P is counted up, a new barrier pattern is generated, and the display position is updated (n111 → n112). afterwards,
Until the time limit elapses (until the time expires)
Step n until the point number P reaches the predetermined value P1.
The processing after 106 is repeated (n113 → n114 → n
106 ...). If the vehicle collides with the barrier, the point number is not added even when the barrier pattern is updated, and the barrier pattern is not updated (n110).
→ n113 ...). When the number of acquired points P reaches a predetermined value P1, the number of games is counted up and the next game is performed (n114 → n115 → n116 → n105...).
・). If the game 3 is completed, an end screen is displayed and an end sound is notified (n117 → n118). When a predetermined time limit has elapsed, an end screen is displayed and an end sound is notified (n119 → n120).

In FIG. 23, the processing according to the pulse measurement result and the processing of giving a penalty as shown in FIG. 15 are omitted, but the processing may be added similarly.

In the configuration of the training apparatus shown in FIG. 4, the program is written in the ROM in the CPU 111 in advance. However, the program to be executed by the CPU may be provided from an external device via a recording medium. For example, as shown in FIG. 24, by writing a program in advance on an IC card 118 and attaching it to an IC card interface (reader) 117,
The CPU 111 sequentially reads out the programs in the IC card 118 and executes the above-described predetermined processing. Alternatively, such a program recording medium does not need to be a semiconductor memory, and may be a floppy disk or another recording medium.
The program may be loaded into the internal RAM of the CPU 111 or written into a writable ROM, so that the program may be executed once loaded therein.

In the above embodiment, two types of games have been described, but other games may be used. For example, it may be an action game or a role playing game (adventure game) that competes for reflexes. The game is not limited to the point acquisition game, and may be a game that competes for other quantitative or qualitative changes.

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According to the present invention, the athlete progresses the game in accordance with the amount of exercise while training, so that the athlete does not feel bored as in the case of the conventional training device. Training can be performed while having fun, and continuous training can be performed.

In particular, according to the second, fourteenth, and seventeenth aspects of the present invention, the athlete only needs to exercise so as to maintain the amount of exercise in a direction in which the content of the game is improved, so that the training can be easily understood.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, if the amount of exercise is such that the relative display positions of two or more characters have an appropriate relationship, the progress of the game can be improved. You will be able to train while playing highly interactive games.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the progress state of the game changes according to the deviation of the amount of exercise from the target value or according to whether or not the amount of exercise falls within the target range. The exercise is performed so that the amount of exercise approaches the target value or falls within the target range, and appropriate training can be performed depending on how the target value or the target range is determined.

According to the sixth and seventh aspects of the present invention,
The change in exercise load is incorporated into the game, and training is performed in accordance with the change in exercise load.

According to the eighth and ninth aspects of the present invention,
The athlete will be able to have fun and train with the game by playing a clear game of earning points, without requiring thinking skills that hinder training.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the progress of the game is changed according to the degree of the physiological or mental excitement of the athlete. Training can be performed together with the game as if you were there.

According to the eleventh and twelfth aspects of the present invention, the exercise amount of the exerciser can be detected by a simple method, and the exerciser can exercise while watching the display of the game contents.
We can enjoy game with training.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a motorcycle training apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an operation panel provided in the apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a display unit of an operation panel.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a control unit of the motorcycle training apparatus.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example in a game mode.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an initial display and an opening display on a graphic display unit.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of a graphic display unit according to a rotation speed level.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an animation display of a first character;

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of animation display of a second character.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example when acquiring points.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example at the time of deduction.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display example at the time of deduction.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example at the end of a game.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display example at the end of a game.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a CPU;

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a CPU;

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a CPU;

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a CPU.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing processing of graphic display of a character;

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the contents of a pedal rotation speed counting process and a pulse counting process;

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a part of a flowchart in another embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a view showing a display example of another game.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the game.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing another configuration example of the control unit of the training apparatus.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of an operation panel in a conventional training device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 12-handle 13-operation panel C1, d1-first character C2, d2-second character

Claims (18)

[Claims] 1. A means for detecting the amount of exercise of an exerciser, determining whether the amount of exercise is maintained at a predetermined amount of exercise, and proceeding with the game in accordance with the result of the determination. A training device comprising: a game processing means for displaying. 2. The training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the game processing means turns the game content on when the amount of exercise is maintained at the preset amount of exercise. 3. Means for detecting the amount of exercise of the exerciser, and means for displaying the contents of the game while proceeding with the game in accordance with the relative relationship between the amount of exercise and the target value or target range of the amount of exercise. A training device, characterized in that: 4. The training apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the content of the game changes a relative display positional relationship between two or more characters according to the relative relationship. 5. The training apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising means for changing the relative display positional relationship when the relative relationship with the target value or the target range is maintained for a predetermined time. 6. The training apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for changing an exercise load in accordance with the progress of the game. 7. The training apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for changing an exercise load according to an elapsed time of the game. 8. The training device according to claim 4, wherein the game is a point acquisition game for acquiring points when the relative display position relationship becomes a predetermined relationship. 9. The training apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the game is to give a penalty to the point acquisition when the amount of exercise is out of the target value or the target range. 10. The training device according to claim 1, further comprising a pulse sensor for detecting a pulse of the exerciser, wherein a progress state of the game is changed according to an output of the sensor. 11. A means for detecting an amount of exercise according to claim 1, further comprising a pedal rotation speed detection sensor for detecting a rotation speed of a foot pedal, and detecting the amount of exercise based on an output of the pedal rotation speed detection sensor. Bike training device with. 12. A handle, an operation panel provided at a central portion of the handle, a foot pedal, a pedal rotation speed detection sensor for detecting a rotation speed of the foot pedal, and a load for controlling a load applied to the foot pedal. In the motorcycle training apparatus provided with the control means, when the relative relationship between the rotation speed of the pedal detected by the output of the pedal rotation speed detection sensor and the target value or the target range of the rotation speed of the pedal is maintained for a predetermined time. Means for executing a game in which the relative display positional relationship of two or more characters changes and displaying the contents of the game on a display unit of the operation panel. 13. Detecting the amount of exercise of the exerciser,
A training method, comprising: determining whether the amount of exercise is maintained at a preset amount of exercise, proceeding the game according to the determination result, and displaying the content of the game. 14. The training method according to claim 13, wherein the game is turned around when the amount of exercise is maintained at the preset amount of exercise. 15. A method for detecting an exercise amount of an exerciser,
A training method comprising: proceeding a game in accordance with a relative relationship between the amount of exercise and a target value or a target range thereof, and displaying contents of the game. 16. A method for detecting an exercise amount of an exerciser,
A game program recording medium for a training device, which determines whether or not the amount of exercise is maintained at a preset amount of exercise, advances the game in accordance with the determination result, and records a game program for displaying the content of the game. 17. The game program recording medium for a training device according to claim 16, wherein the content of the game is turned around when the amount of exercise is maintained at the preset amount of exercise. 18. A method for detecting the amount of exercise of an exerciser,
A game program recording medium for a training device, in which a game program for displaying a content of the game while advancing the game in accordance with a relative relationship between the exercise amount and a target value or a target range thereof is recorded.