TW202046083A - Image display device and method of controlling motion thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An image display device having a display part for displaying a predetermined image and an operation part for receiving an operation input from a user is provided. The display part includes a first area and a second area. The operation part includes a first operation part provided to correspond to the first area and a second operation part provided to correspond to the second area. The image display device further has a divider part for dividing the first area and the second area, which is provided between the first area and the second area. This makes it possible to provide the same function in one image display device as that provided by a plurality of image display devices.

Description

Image display device and its action control method

The present invention relates to an image display device and an action control method thereof, in particular to a game device that displays game images and an action control method thereof.

Conventionally, there is a game device in which multiple players (Player) execute a battle-type game or a cooperative game (for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, in the stand-alone mode, a video is displayed on the display of one game device to execute the game. In addition, in the cooperative mode, an image is displayed on the display parts of a plurality of adjacent game devices to execute cooperative games.

This cooperation mode is to arrange a plurality of game devices and use these display parts as one display part. Therefore, multiple game devices are required, which in turn causes high costs. In addition, in order to install a plurality of game devices in a game center, a game center with a wide area is required. Therefore, it is required to provide a game device that can improve this problem. [Prior Technical Literature] [Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-158025

(The problem to be solved by the invention)

The object of the present invention is to provide an image display device that can provide the same functions as a plurality of image display devices with one image display device. In particular, it provides a game device that can provide the same functions as multiple game devices with one game device. In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide an operation control method of the image display device. (Means to solve the problem)

This object is achieved by the present invention of the following items (1) to (16). (1) An image display device, which includes: The display part, which displays the designated image; and Operation part, which accepts operation input from users; The display section includes: a first area and a second area; The operating part includes: a first operating part, which is provided corresponding to the first area; and a second operating part, which is provided corresponding to the second area; It further has a separating means, which is arranged between the first area and the second area to separate the first area and the second area.

(2) The image display device according to item (1) above, wherein the first area and the first operating portion, and the second area and the second operating portion are symmetrical about the central axis to form the separating means.

(3) The image display device according to (1) or (2) above, wherein the separating means is configured to be removed from between the first area and the second area when there is a designated event.

(4) The image display device according to any one of items (1) to (3) above, wherein the separating means separates the image of the first area and the second area.

(5) The image display device of item (4) above, wherein the separated image includes the designated image.

(6) The image display device according to any one of items (1) to (5) above, wherein the display section has a full-screen area, which includes: a first area and a second area, and is in the full-screen area Display the specified image.

(7) The image display device of any one of (1) to (6) above, wherein the display portion has a rectangular frame that surrounds the first area and the second area, and the separating means is regarded as the frame The body is integrated.

(8) The image display device of the above item (7), wherein the frame body has a joint part formed so as to be recessed inside.

(9) The image display device of item (7) or (8) above, wherein the frame body further has: a first frame member, which is provided corresponding to the first operating part; and a second frame member, which is connected to the first Two operating parts are correspondingly set; One end and the other end of the first frame member are arranged opposite to each other, One end and the other end of the second frame member are arranged opposite to each other.

(10) The image display device according to item (9) above, wherein the separating means is formed to connect one end and the other end of the first frame member, and is formed to connect one end and the other end of the second frame member.

(11) The image display device according to any one of items (1) to (10) above, wherein the first operation portion and the second operation portion are configured to simultaneously accept operation inputs from the user.

(12) The image display device according to item (6) above, wherein there is further a switching means between the first area and the full-screen area, which switches the area where the specified image is displayed.

(13) The image display device according to item (12) above, wherein the switching means switches the area where the designated image is displayed between the second area and the full-screen area, The first area and the second area are formed to independently display designated images.

(14) The image display device of the above item (12) or (13), wherein the switching means simultaneously performs the switching of the area from the first area to the full-screen area; and the switching of the area from the second area to the full-screen area.

(15) An image display device, which includes: The first sub-image display device has a first display portion that displays a designated image; and a first operation portion that accepts operation input from the user; and The second sub-image display device, which has a second display portion that displays a designated image; and a second operation portion that accepts operation input from the user; The first display part and the second display part are constituted by one display surface, It further has a separating means, which is arranged between the first display portion and the second display portion, and separates the first display portion and the second display portion.

(16) An action control method for an image display device, which includes the following steps: Displaying the designated image in the first area and the second area of the display part; When there is a specified event, switch from the first area to display the specified image area to the full screen area including the first area and the second area; Remove the separating means provided between the first area and the second area; and Display the specified image in the full screen area.

The object of the present invention can also be achieved by the present invention of the following items (1) to (12). (1) An image display device, which includes: The display portion has a full-screen area including a first area and a second area different from the first area; Operation part, which accepts operation input from the user; and The switching means is to switch the area where the designated image is displayed between the first area and the full-screen area.

(2) The image display device of item (1) above, wherein the switching means switches the area where the specified image is displayed when there is a specified event.

(3) The image display device according to (1) or (2) above, wherein the switching means switches the area where the specified image is displayed between the second area and the full-screen area, The first area and the second area are formed in a way that can independently display a designated image.

(4) The image display device according to any one of items (1) to (3) above, wherein the switching means is to simultaneously switch the area from the first area to the full-screen area and from the second area to the full-screen area.

(5) The image display device of any one of items (1) to (4) above, wherein the switching means is to switch the area of the designated image by accepting the operation input of the operation part.

(6) The image display device according to any one of (1) to (5) above, wherein the display unit displays the designated image in the full screen area when the switching means switches the area to the full screen area.

(7) The image display device according to any one of items (1) to (6) above, wherein the operation part is configured in a manner that can simultaneously accept operation input to the first area and operation input to the second area.

(8) The image display device according to any one of items (1) to (7) above, wherein the operation unit has a first operation unit and a second operation unit that can be independently operated, The first area is provided corresponding to the first operating part, The second area is provided corresponding to the second operation part.

(9) The image display device according to any one of (1) to (8) above, which further has a partitioning means for partitioning the aforementioned first area and second area.

(10) The image display device according to any one of (1) to (9) above, wherein the image display device is a game device.

(11) An action control method for an image display device, which includes the following steps: Display the designated image in the first area of the display part; When there is a specified event, switch the area displaying the specified image from the first area to the full-screen area including the first area; and Display the specified image in the full screen area.

(12) The motion control method of the image display device as described in (11) above, which further has the following steps: Display the designated image in a second area different from the first area; and When there is a specified event, switch the area displaying the specified image from the second area to the full screen area containing the second area; And at the same time perform the following steps: switch the area displaying the specified image from the first area to the full-screen area; and switch the area displaying the specified image from the second area to the full-screen area. (Effects of Invention)

When the present invention is adopted, one image display device can provide the same functions as multiple image display devices. In particular, one game device can provide the same functions as multiple game devices. Thereby, it is possible to provide a small game device with reduced cost. In addition, a game device can provide a method of controlling the provision of multiple independent games and the action of providing a game.

Hereinafter, the image display device of the present invention and its operation control method will be described in detail. ＜＜The first embodiment＞＞ A. Video display device

The image display device of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it can display images. Such image display devices include, for example, desktop computers, laptop computers, mobile phones, smart phones, televisions, game devices, liquid crystal displays, and the like.

Hereinafter, for ease of understanding, the case where the video display device is a game device will be described in detail based on the appropriate embodiments shown in the drawings. For explanatory purposes, the upper side of the figure is "up", the lower side is "down", the left is "left", the right is "right", the near end of the paper is "front", and the far end of the paper is "rear". Description.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a recording medium used in the game device of the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the structure of the game device in the first embodiment of the present invention. 4 to 6 are enlarged views showing the structure of the display portion of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 7 is an event table stored in the memory unit of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 1. Overview of the game

First, the game executed by the game device 1 of this embodiment will be described. The game device 1 uses the recording medium 11 to execute battle games and role-playing games, for example. Specifically, the game device 1 scans the recording medium 11 to obtain character information recorded on the recording medium 11 (hereinafter referred to as “character information”). Then, the game device 1 displays the image of the character on the display unit 6. In this way, the game device 1 can execute a battle game in which the character and the enemy (opposite) character battle against each other. After the game is over, a new recording medium 11 is distributed from the game device 1. In addition, the game executed by the game device 1 is not limited to the above-mentioned game. 2. Recording medium

The recording medium 11 used in the game device 1 of the present embodiment is not particularly limited as long as it can memorize character information. Such a recording medium 11 is formed in a card shape as shown in FIG. 2, for example. The recording medium 11 has a plane code 111 on the surface. Character information, project information, etc. are recorded in the plane code 111. The flat code 111 is, for example, a QR code (registered trademark) or Zcode (registered trademark). In the case of Zcode, the aforementioned information is recorded in a recognizable way under invisible light (infrared). In addition, the recording medium 11 may also be an IC card for games that memorizes player information and character information. In addition, the recording medium 11 may be formed in a small paper sheet shape, a circular shape, a square shape, or the like. 3. Game device

Next, the game device will be explained. The game device 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, includes two game devices (a first sub game device 1A, a second sub game device 1B) adjacent to each other. The game device 1 has a display portion 6 and a The control unit 8 controls. Therefore, the size of the entire game device 1 can be reduced in size. In this way, the cost of the entire game device 1 can be reduced. The game device 1 of this embodiment is not limited to a configuration in which two game devices are adjacent to each other (2 in 1 configuration), and may be a configuration in which three or more game devices are adjacent to each other.

The game device 1 of this embodiment can be seen at first glance that two game devices are arranged adjacently. However, the game device 1 constitutes one game device 1 by connecting these two game devices. Therefore, each player (user) can perform play with the child game device respectively, or can play a game cooperatively. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, such a game device 1 includes a housing 2, an operation unit 3, a reading unit 4, a speaker 5, a display unit 6, a storage unit 7, a control unit 8, and a communication unit 9. The structure of each part is explained below.

In addition, the sub-frame 2A for the first sub-game device 1A, the first sub-operating portion 3A, the sub-reading portion 4A, and the sub-speaker of the housing 2, the operating portion 3, the reading portion 4 and the speaker 5 of the game device 1 5A is the same as the sub housing 2B, the second sub operation unit 3B, the sub reading unit 4B, and the sub speaker 5B for the second sub game device 1B. Therefore, the following description will only represent each part of the game device 1. ＜Frame body＞

The frame 2 has a function of setting or storing various components of the game device 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the frame 2 is formed in a roughly cube shape, but it is not limited to this. The frame 2 may also be constituted by one frame (double frame), or may be constituted by connecting sub-frames for each sub-game device. In the case of a double frame, the frame 2 is formed symmetrically, and the center part (especially the front face) of the frame 2 may be recessed inside. In this way, at first glance, the player can see as if there are two game devices.

The housing 2 has a maintenance gate 21 used by the game manager to maintain and manage the operating rate of the game device 1 and the distribution rate of the recording medium 11. The door 21 is provided in front of the frame 2. The door 21 has a function of entering the maintenance panel 22 housed in the frame 2. As shown in FIG. 13, a maintenance panel (electronic device) 22 is arranged on the back of the door 21. The maintenance panel 22 is composed of buttons used by the game manager to test and manage the game device 1. With this configuration, for example, when it is desired to reset the game of the first sub game device 1A, it is not necessary to interrupt the play in the second sub game device 1B, and the game of the first sub game device 1A can be independently managed. In addition, the door 21 is not an essential element in the game device 1. ＜Operation part＞

The operation unit 3 has a function of accepting an operation input performed by the player for executing the game. The operation unit 3 is composed of four buttons 31 and two rectangular operation fields 32. The buttons 31 are provided symmetrically on the front side of the upper surface of the housing 2. The operating field 32 is located on the top of the frame 2 and located at the far end of the button 31. The shape and position of the operating field 32 are not particularly limited, and they may be rod-shaped or round, respectively, and may be located between the buttons 31 or near the button 31. Such an operation field 32 is a place where the player sets the recording medium 11 and can move it. The operation field 32 is constructed in such a way that the reading section 4 described later can read the recording medium 11.

The operation unit 3 includes a first sub operation unit (first operation unit) 3A for the first sub game device 1A, and a second sub operation unit (second operation unit) 3B for the second sub game device 1B. The first sub-operation part 3A and the second sub-operation part 3B can be operated independently, and can accept different operation inputs at the same time. Thereby, the first sub game device 1A and the second sub game device 1B can perform various operations. ＜Reading section＞

The reading unit 4 has a function of reading information of the recording medium 11 set on the operation field 32. The reading unit 4 is provided in the lower part of the operation field 32 inside the housing 2. Such a reading unit 4 is composed of, for example, an imaging device (camera) and an infrared light source. The infrared light source of the reading unit 4 irradiates infrared rays to the plane code 111 of the recording medium 11 from the lower side of the operation field 32. In this state, by photographing the plane code 111 of the recording medium 11 by the camera device, the information recorded on the plane code 111 of the recording medium 11 can be read. In addition, the reading unit 4 only needs to be an imaging device capable of imaging the operation field 32, and it may be arranged at any place in the housing 2. In addition, the reading unit 4 may be composed of only an imaging device. ＜Speaker＞

The speaker 5 has the function of outputting various sounds. The horn 5 is located inside the upper surface of the housing 2 and under the display portion 6. The number of speakers 5 is not particularly limited, and one or more than two speakers may be used. In this embodiment, two speakers 5 are arranged on both sides of the upper inner surface of the housing 2 corresponding to each sub game device. The sound output by the speaker 5 includes music and sound effects stored in the memory 7. <Display part>

The display unit 6 has a function of displaying game images (designated images). As shown in FIG. 1, the display unit 6 is provided on the speaker 5 on the upper surface of the housing 2. The display portion 6 is composed of a single display panel, but it can also be a touch panel. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the display part 6 is formed in a square shape, but it is not limited to this, You may form a circular shape or a triangle shape.

The display unit 6 has a full screen area 61 for displaying game images, and a frame 62 surrounding the full screen area 61. The full-screen area 61 includes an individual area 611 and a partition area 612. As shown in FIG. 5, the full screen area 61 has a function of displaying game images on the entire display portion 6. When the player of the first sub game device 1A and the player of the second sub game device 1B cooperate or play against each other, the game image is displayed in the full screen area 61.

The individual area 611 includes an area (first area) 611A for displaying a game image for the first child game device 1A, and an area (second area) 611B for displaying a game image for the second child game device 1B. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, these regions 611A and 611B are formed with the same area as each other via the partition region 612. This allows the player to see at first glance that there are two game devices. However, the area of any one area may be smaller than the area of the other area. For example, when a battle game is executed between the first sub game device 1A and the second sub game device 1B, when the area of the area 611A used by the first sub game device 1A is large, the area 611A used by the first sub game device 1A is enlarged and displayed Game video. In this case, the player can leave the impression that the player of the first sub game device 1A is dominant.

The first area 611A is provided corresponding to the first sub-operation part 3A of the first sub-game device 1A. The first region 611A has a rectangular shape, but it is not limited to this. The second area 611B is provided corresponding to the second sub-operation part 3B of the second sub-game device 1B. The second region 611B has a rectangular shape, but it is not limited to this. The first area 611A may also display the same image as the image displayed in the second area 611B, or may display a different image. In addition, the first area 611A and the second area 611B can display images independently.

The separating area (third area) 612 has a function of separating the first area 611A and the second area 611B. Therefore, the partition area 612 is provided between the first area 611A and the second area 611B. The shape of the partition area 612 is not particularly limited, and may be a strip shape (FIG. 4 ), a rectangle shape, a rough trapezoid shape (FIG. 6 ), and the like. The area of the partition area 612 is not particularly limited, and may be larger or smaller than the area of the first area 611A and the second area 611B. The partition area 612 may be further divided into a plurality of areas.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the spaced area 612 may also be divided along its width direction to have two spaced areas. That is, the partition area 612 may also have a first partition area 612A for the first area 611A, and a second partition area 612B for the second area 611B. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the spaced area 612 may also be divided along its length direction to have two spaced areas. That is, the partition area 612 may also have: a third partition area 612C for game images and a fourth partition area 612D for text images. Therefore, the partition area 612 can display a plurality of images and images different from each other.

The frame 62 is arranged on the speaker 5 or the frame 2. The frame 62 is formed in a rectangular shape, but it is not limited to this. For example, the frame 62 may be formed in any shape such as a circular shape or an elliptical shape. The frame 62 has a joint 621 formed by being recessed inside at the center of its long side. The frame body is bilaterally symmetrical by the joint 621. Therefore, for example, the child display portion 6A for the first child game device 1A and the child display portion 6B for the second child game device 1B, the display portion 6 can be regarded as two display portions.

The frame 62 may also include a first frame member 62A for the first sub game device 1A, and a second frame member 62B for the second sub game device 1B. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the first frame member 62A and the second frame member 62B are roughly formed in a "C" shape. Then, one end and the other end of the first frame member 62A are respectively connected to one end and the other end of the second frame member 62B to form a joint portion 621. With this configuration, the first frame member 62A and the second frame member 62B are arranged symmetrically around the joint 621 as the center. Therefore, the display section 6 can be regarded as two display sections.

As shown in FIG. 4, one end and the other end of the first frame member 62A are disposed opposite to each other. Therefore, an image having the same appearance as the short side of the frame 62 (spaced image) can be displayed in the first spaced area 612A from one end to the other end. Thereby, the first frame member 62A and the frame member (the first frame member 62A) formed into a ring shape by separating the image can be connected. That is, the partition image is regarded as being formed integrally with the first frame member 62A. Therefore, the player can recognize that there is an individual sub-display portion 6A in the display portion 6.

In addition, one end and the other end of the second frame member 62B are opposed to each other. Therefore, an image with the same appearance as the short side of the frame 62 (spaced image) can be displayed in the second spaced area 612B from one end to the other end. Thereby, the second frame member 62B can be connected to the frame member (the second frame member 62B) that separates the image and forms a ring shape. That is, the partition image is regarded as being formed integrally with the second frame member 62B. Therefore, the player can recognize that there is a separate sub-display portion 6B in the display portion 6.

Therefore, the first frame member 62A and the partition image constitute the frame body 62 for the first sub game device 1A. In addition, the second frame member 62B and the partition image constitute a frame body 62 for the second sub game device 1B. Thereby, one frame 62 can be divided into two frame members 62A and 62B. Although it is one game device 1, it can leave the player with the impression of two game devices. Then, the first frame member 62A (first area 611A) and the first sub-operation portion 3A, and the second frame member 62B (second area 611B) and the second sub-operation portion 3B are symmetrically arranged on the central axis and separated image. Therefore, the player can leave the impression that there are two game devices. ＜Memory Department＞

Next, the storage unit 7 will be described. The memory part 7 stores game programs and game data. The game program is a program used to execute a game in the game device 1, and is implemented by cooperation with hardware. In addition, game data is data about the game, and includes: character data, music data, video data, sound effect data, etc.

The character information is the character's name, special move (lethal stunt), weapon, strength, etc. The music data is the music data played from the speaker 5. The music data, such as singer’s music and game music, includes plural pieces of music data. The image data is the game image data. The game image data includes, for example, data such as character images, background images, and various effect images. The sound data is the sound data played during game play and is different from the music data. The sound effect data includes, for example, evaluation sound data released according to the operation result of the player.

The storage unit 7 stores the designated event as shown in FIG. 7. The designated events shown in Figure 7 include: Boss Character appearance events, Bonus events, random entry battle events, drawn characters, etc. Such designated events are memorized in correspondence with the display area where the game image must be displayed, and the partitioned image separating the display area. For example, the display area of the boss character appearance event A is only the full screen area 61, and there is no partitioned image corresponding. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, the image system is displayed in the full screen area 61. In addition, the display area of the boss character appearance event B is a separate area 611 and a separate area 612, and the separated image has an image of the boss character B corresponding to the text image of "Power 20%". At this time, the partition image is displayed in the partition area 612 as shown in FIG. 6.

Furthermore, for example, when one player is playing in the full-screen area 61 and playing with the first sub game device 1A, while other players are playing in the second sub game device 1B, an event is initiated. That is, the second sub-operation part 3B of the second sub-game device 1B accepts the operation input of other players to enter the battle, and start the event of the chaotic battle B. At this time, the display area of the chaotic battle B is the individual area 611 and the separated area 612, and the separated image corresponds to the bar image. At this time, the separated image is displayed in the separated area 612 as shown in FIG. 4.

Furthermore, when the recording medium 11 of the same drawn character is distributed from the first sub game device 1A and the second sub game device 1B, when the first sub game device 1A and the second sub game device 1B are used for playing, it is activated event. That is, during the play of the first sub game device 1A, the player of the second sub game device 1B starts the event of drawing a character. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the image is displayed in the full-screen area 61. ＜Control Department＞

Next, the control unit 8 will be described. The control unit 8 controls all functions related to the execution of the game. As shown in FIG. 3, such a control unit 8 has an acquisition means 81, a game processing means 82, a display control means 83, a switching means 84, a partition means 85, and a sound output control means 86. (Method of obtaining)

The obtaining means 81 has a function of obtaining information input by the player, character information of the recording medium 11, game information, and the like. The obtaining means 81 obtains the information of the operation input by pressing the button 31 by the player. It can receive operation input information from the first sub-operation part 3A and the second sub-operation part 3B at the same time. The information input by such operations includes, for example, information about insert play and information about character selection. In addition, the obtaining means 81 obtains character information and the like read by the reading unit 4. In addition, various types of information acquired via the communication unit 9 described later are acquired. (Game processing means)

The game processing means 82 has a function of processing the information acquired by the acquisition means 81 and the progress of the game. For example, the game processing means 82 determines the information of the game video stored in the memory unit 7 and provides a display control means 83. The game processing means 82 determines the sound information and provides a sound output control means 86. In addition, the game processing means 82 determines the designated event and starts it. Therefore, the game processing means 82 handles the progress of the entire game.

Here, when the game processing means 82 determines the designated event, it can also be randomly determined, or periodically determined, it can also be determined by accepting the player's operation input, or it can be determined by the number of recording media 11 drawn (plural) To decide. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the game processing means 82 selects a selected partitioned image corresponding to a designated event, but in addition to the partitioned image, it may be determined to display a designated image. (Display control means)

The display control means 83 has a function of controlling the display of all images related to the game. That is, the display control means 83 controls the display of the game image information provided by the game processing means 82 and the display of the partition image by the partition means 85. For example, the display control means 83, as shown in FIG. 4, controls the first area 611A and the second area 611B of the display portion 6 to independently display game images. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the display control means 83 controls the display of the game video in the full screen area 61. In addition, the display control means 83 controls to display linearly separated images (FIG. 4 ), game images, text images, and other separated images (FIG. 6) in the separated area 612. Therefore, the display control means 83 can perform control such that a designated image is displayed in each area of the display unit 6 respectively. (Switching means)

The switching means 84 has a function of switching the full screen area 61 and the individual area 611 to each other when the game processing means 82 initiates a designated event or the operation unit 3 accepts designated input information. Specifically, in the case of performing game play, the switching means 84 switches the display area of the display section 6 from the individual area 611 to the full-screen area 61 or from the full-screen area by activating the above-mentioned specified event or receiving input information. The area 61 is switched to the individual area 611. That is, when there is a designated event, the switching means 84 refers to the event table of FIG. 7 to control the switching of the display area to the display area corresponding to the designated event.

Generally, the game device 1 is set so that each child game device executes the game individually. Therefore, the partitioned area 612 between the first area 611A and the second area 611B displays a partitioned image. Therefore, the switching means 84 can simultaneously switch the display area from the first area 611A to the full-screen area 61 and switch the display area from the second area 611B to the full-screen area 61 when the designated event is activated. In addition, when the child game devices are set to execute the game cooperatively, the game video is displayed in the full screen area 61. Therefore, the switching means 84 can switch the display area from the full screen area 61 to the individual area 611 (the first area 611A and the second area 611B) when the designated event is activated. (Separation means)

The partitioning means 85 has a function of partitioning the first area 611A and the second area 611B, and is composed of partitioning images. Specifically, when the switching means 84 switches the display area, the partition means 85 refers to the information table in FIG. 7 to select the partition area 612 and the partition image corresponding to the event. The partitioning means 85 provides information of the selected partitioned area 612 and the partitioned image to the display control means 83.

The partition image is not particularly limited as long as it can partition the first area 611A and the second area 611B. Therefore, the separated image can also be a long strip image (bar image), an annular image, a curved image, a game image, a designated text image, etc. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the event of entering the battle B is activated, the separating means 85 selects the bar image and the display area to separate the image. The partition means 85 supplies this information to the display control means 83. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, bar images are displayed in the first separated area 612A and the second separated area 612B, respectively. At this time, the bar image is composed of an image with the same appearance as the opposite frame member. Thereby, it can be recognized that the first frame member 62A has formed a frame shape from the first frame member 62A and the bar image. In addition, it can be recognized that the second frame member 62B has formed a frame shape from the second frame member 62B and the bar image. Therefore, the player can recognize that there are two game devices.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when the event of the boss character appearance A and the drawn character is activated, the partition means 85 determines that the partition image does not need to be displayed. Therefore, the partitioning means 85 provides information for deleting the displayed partitioned image to the display control means 83. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, the partitioned image is deleted and the game image is displayed in the full screen area 61. Thereby, two players can enjoy the game with one display unit 6 at the same time.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when the event of the boss character appearance B is activated, the partitioning means 85 selects the "boss character B" and "power 20%" that separate the images, and the display area. The partition means 85 supplies this information to the display control means 83. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, the boss character B is displayed in the third separated area 612C, and the text image of "power 20%" is displayed in the fourth separated area 612D. In this way, the player can know what level of skill the boss character B has. In addition, the layout of the third partition area 612C and the fourth partition area 612D is not particularly limited, and the fourth partition area 612D may also be located above the third partition area 612C. (Sound output control means)

The sound output control means 86 controls the output of all sounds and music related to the game. Specifically, the sound output control means 86 controls the output of music and sound determined by the game processing means 82. The sound and music information is provided to the speaker 5 by the sound output control means 86, and the speaker 5 can output the sound and music.

In addition to the above configuration, the control unit 8 of the present invention may also include an appearance changing means having a function of changing the appearance of the partitioned image. The appearance change method can change the appearance of the separated images by accepting operation input or randomly. For example, when the frame 62 of the display portion 6 of the game device 1 shown in FIG. 1 is changed to another frame having a different appearance (design), the appearance changing means can change the partition image in accordance with the appearance of the other frame member The appearance. In addition, the appearance changing means can also change the color and design of the partitioned image selected by the partitioning means 85, and decorate the partitioned image with pre-memorized images. Thereby, even if the frame member has any appearance, the partitioned image can still be changed according to the appearance.

Specifically, the appearance changing means (not shown) changes and adjusts the color parameters (hue, saturation, and brightness) of the partitioned image in the partitioned area 612 by accepting operation input from the user. The appearance changing means can change and adjust the color parameters of the separated images in the first separated area 612A or the second separated area 612B in each sub-game device. At this time, the appearance changing means can change and adjust the color parameters of the separated images in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions of the first separated region 612A.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the color parameters of the partitioned image in the upper area of the first partitioned area 612A are displayed on the display part 6 of the first sub game device 1A. Adjacent to each parameter name, a bar indicating the degree of the parameter and the current ratio value are displayed. For example, the higher the ratio value of the parameter "Saturation", the higher the vividness of the displayed color. The same applies to "hue" and "brightness". In addition, the appearance changing means can also change and adjust the color parameters of the separated images in the upper area, the middle area, and the lower area.

In addition, the control unit 8 may also include a mode changing means for changing the play mode. Modes include: individual play mode, battle play mode, cooperative play mode, conference play mode, etc. The mode change means can change the play mode by accepting operation input or randomly. The mode change means can execute the mode change at any time. When the mode is changed, the control unit 8 executes the above-mentioned processing in a manner corresponding to the mode change. <Communication Department>

The communication unit 9 has a function of communicating with an external network (LAN, WAN, Internet, etc.) or equipment via wired or wireless. The game device 1 of the present invention can also communicate with other game devices or other devices such as information terminals through the communication unit 9. For example, the communication unit 9 may communicate with other devices to obtain music data or game programs. In this way, the game program can be updated to provide the latest game. In addition, the game device 1 may not have the communication unit 9.

Above, the video display device of the present invention has been described as the game device 1. However, in addition to the above-mentioned parts, the game device 1 of the present invention is also provided with a coin insertion port, a coin ejection port, and a recording medium 11 on the front of the housing 2. Distribution port, etc. B. Motion control method of image display device

Next, the operation control method of the video display device of the present invention will be explained. In the following, in order to help understanding, a case where the video display device is a game device is taken as an example for description. Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the game processing of the game device in the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, when the player inserts a coin, the display control means 83 controls the display of the game image. Thereby, the display part 6 displays the game video (S1). While the player is playing the game, the control unit 8 determines whether or not the game processing means 82 has initiated a designated event (S2). When the designated event is not started, the process proceeds to step S1, and steps S1 to S2 are repeated. In addition, when the designated event is started, the process proceeds to step S3.

In step S3, the control unit 8 determines whether to display the game video in the individual area 611 (S3). When the control unit 8 determines that the game image has been displayed in the individual area 611, it determines that the game image is displayed in the first area 611A and the second area 611B, and the partition image is displayed in the partition area 612. At this time, the switching means 84 switches the display area of the display unit 6 from the individual area 611 to the full-screen area 61 (S4). Then, the partition image is eliminated from the partition area 612 (S5). Thereby, the display unit 6 displays the game video in the full screen area 61 (S6), and the process ends.

In addition, in step S3, when the control unit 8 determines that the game video is not displayed in the individual area 611, it determines that the game video is displayed in the full screen area 61. At this time, the process proceeds to step S7. Next, the control unit 8 determines whether to switch the full-screen area 61 to the individual area 611 (S7). When the control unit 8 determines that the full-screen area 61 is not to be switched to the individual area 611, the process proceeds to step S6, and the game video is continuously displayed in the full-screen area 61 (S6). With this, the processing ends.

In addition, when the control unit 8 determines that the full-screen area 61 is switched to the individual area 611, the switching means 84 switches the display area from the full-screen area 61 to the individual area 611 (S8). Then, the partitioning means 85 selects the partitioned image, and displays the partitioned image (S9). Then, the process proceeds to step S1. Steps S1 to S9 are repeated in this manner.

Above, the aforementioned processing method can be made by a computer program. This kind of program uses CPU (Central Processing Unit), microprocessor (Micro Processor), GPU (Graphic Processing Unit), RAM (Random Access Memory) , ROM (Read Only Memory) and so on. ＜＜The second embodiment＞＞

Next, the second embodiment of the image display device of the present invention will be explained based on the drawings.

Fig. 9 schematically shows a top view of the image display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The following is a description of the second embodiment, but the differences from the aforementioned first embodiment are mainly described, and descriptions of the same matters are omitted. In addition, the same reference numerals are given to the same configuration as the first embodiment described above.

The image display device 100 of this embodiment is different from the game device 1 of the image display device of the first embodiment described above in that the operating unit 3 is composed of a touch panel and does not have the reading unit 4. Specifically, the image display device 100 of this embodiment is composed of a smartphone as shown in FIG. 9. The image display device 100 has: a display portion 6 having a first area 611A and a second area 611B; and a first sub-operation portion 3A corresponding to the first area 611A and a second sub-operation portion 3A corresponding to the second area 611B The operation part 3 of the sub-operation part 3B. The processing of the image displayed in the first area 611A by the first sub-operation part 3A and the processing of the image displayed in the second area 611B by the second sub-operation part 3B can be performed simultaneously.

The image display device 100 of this embodiment displays images in the first area 611A and the second area 611B, and can operate the image in the first area 611A by the first sub-operation part 3A, and operate the second area by the second sub-operation part 3B The image of 611B. Then, when the designated event is activated, the switching means 84 switches the display area in the full screen area 61 that merges the first area 611A and the second area 611B. At the same time, the partitioning means 85 deletes the partitioned image. Therefore, the image display device 100 of the present embodiment has the same effects as those of the image display device 1 of the first embodiment.

Since the image display device 100 of this embodiment does not have the reading unit 4, the device itself can be miniaturized. In addition, since the image display device 100 of this embodiment overlaps the operation portion 3 and the display portion 6, the device itself can be further miniaturized. Therefore, the cost of the device can be reduced. ＜＜The third embodiment＞＞

Next, a third embodiment of the image display device of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

Fig. 10 schematically shows a three-dimensional view of an image display device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The following is a description of the third embodiment, but the differences from the aforementioned first embodiment are mainly described, and descriptions of the same matters are omitted. In addition, the same reference numerals are given to the same configuration as the first embodiment described above.

The video display device 200 of this embodiment is different from the game device 1 of the first embodiment in that the partitioning means 85 does not partition images. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the partitioning means 85 of the video display device 200 of this embodiment is separated from the control unit 8 and is constituted by a physical mechanism. That is, the partitioning means 85 has a partitioning member 851, a hammer portion provided at the front end of the partitioning member 851, and a winding mechanism (not shown) provided at the base end of the partitioning member 851.

When the partition member 851 displays the game video in the full-screen area 61, it is usually accommodated in a storage portion (not shown) provided in the upper joining portion 621 of the housing 62. The length of the partition member 851 is formed to be approximately the same length as the shorter side member of the frame 62. The appearance of the partition member 851 constitutes the same appearance as the member of the short side of the frame 62. The weight portion may be, for example, a magnet, and the partition member 851 may be connected to the lower joint portion 621 of the frame 62. The winding mechanism is housed in the receiving portion and has the function of winding the partition member 851.

When the event is started in the state where the partition member 851 is housed in the accommodating part, the hammer part is dropped by the instruction of the game processing means 82 (FIG. 10 ). The partition member 851 is stretched by being lowered by the hammer. Finally, the hammer reaches the lower joint 621 of the frame 62 and is connected. Therefore, the partition member 851 may partition the first area 611A and the second area 611B.

In addition, when the winding mechanism operates due to the activation event, the partition member 851 is wound, and the hammer portion is stored in the receiving portion of the upper joint portion 621. Thereby, the game video can be displayed in the full screen area 61.

The image display device 200 of this embodiment uses a physical mechanism to separate the first area 611A from the second area 611B. Therefore, the appearance of the partition member 851 approximates the appearance of the first frame member 62A and the second frame member 62B. Therefore, the impression that the partition member 851 is a part of the first frame member 62A and the second frame member 62B can be left. In addition, the image display device 200 of this embodiment has the same effects as those of the image display device 1 of the first embodiment.

Above, the image display device and its operation control method of the present invention have been described based on appropriate embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to this. The composition of each part can be replaced with any composition having the same function. In addition, other arbitrary means or elements (constituents) may be added to the present invention. In addition, the present invention may also be a combination of any two or more configurations (features) of the aforementioned various embodiments.

In addition, FIG. 11 schematically shows a front view, a top view, and a bottom view of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 schematically shows a rear view and a left side view of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The game device is composed of one game device, but it can leave the impression that it is composed of two separate game devices. [Industrial availability]

The present invention provides an image display device, which has a display part for displaying a designated image and an operation part for accepting operation input from a user. The display unit includes a first area and a second area. The operation part includes a first operation part corresponding to the first area, and a second operation part corresponding to the second area. The image display device further has a separation means arranged between the first area and the second area to separate the first area and the second area. Thereby, one image display device can provide the same functions as multiple image display devices. Therefore, the present invention has industrial applicability.

1: game device 1A: The first sub game device 1B: Second sub game device 2: frame 2A, 2B: sub-frame 3: Operation part 3A: The first sub-operation part 3B: The second sub-operation part 4: Reading part 4A, 4B: Sub-reading section 5: Horn 5A, 5B: sub speaker 6: Display 6A, 6B: Sub-display 7: Memory Department 8: Control Department 9: Ministry of Communications 11: Recording medium 21: Door 22: Repair panel 31: Button 32: operating field 61: Full screen area 62: Frame 62A: The first frame member 62B: The second frame member 81: get the means 82: Game Processing 83: display control means 84: Switch means 85: Separation means 86: Sound output control means 100,200: Video display device 111: Flat code 611: Individual Area 611A: First zone 611B: second area 612: Separated Area 612A: The first separated area 612B: second partition area 612C: The third compartment 612D: The fourth compartment 621: Joint 851: Partition member

Fig. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 2] A diagram showing a recording medium used in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the structure of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4 is an enlarged view showing the structure of the display portion of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 is an enlarged view showing the structure of the display section of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 6 is an enlarged view showing the structure of the display section of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 7] An event table stored in the memory unit of the game device of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 8] is a flowchart showing the game processing of the game device in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Fig. 9] A top view schematically showing the image display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 10 is a perspective view schematically showing the image display device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. [FIG. 11] A front view, a top view, and a bottom view of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention are schematically shown. [Fig. 12] The rear view and the left side view of the game device of the first embodiment of the present invention are schematically shown. [Fig. 13] A perspective view schematically showing the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 14 is an enlarged view schematically showing the structure of the display section of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (16)

An image display device including: A display part, which displays a designated image; and An operating unit, which accepts an operating input from a user; Wherein the display part includes: a first area and a second area; The operating portion includes: a first operating portion, which is provided corresponding to the first area; and a second operating portion, which is provided corresponding to the second area; It further has a separating means, which is arranged between the first area and the second area to separate the first area and the second area. The image display device according to claim 1, wherein the first area and the first operating portion, the second area and the second operating portion are symmetrical about the central axis to form the separating means. The image display device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when there is a designated event, the separating means is configured to be removed from between the first area and the second area. The image display device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the separating means separates one of the first area and the second area to separate an image. The image display device according to claim 4, wherein the separated image includes the designated image. The image display device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the display portion further has a full-screen area, which includes: the first area, and the second area, and is in the full-screen area Display the specified image. The image display device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the display portion further has a rectangular frame that surrounds the first area and the second area, and the separating means is regarded as The frame is formed integrally. The image display device according to claim 7, wherein the frame body has a joint part formed in a manner of being recessed in an inner side. The image display device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the frame further has: a first frame member corresponding to the first operating part; and a second frame member corresponding to the first Two operating parts are correspondingly set; One end and the other end of the first frame member are arranged opposite to each other, One end and the other end of the second frame member are opposite to each other. The image display device according to claim 9, wherein the separating means is formed to connect the one end and the other end of the first frame member, and to connect the one end and the other end of the second frame member Way to form. The image display device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the first operating portion and the second operating portion are configured in a manner that can simultaneously receive the operating input from the user. The image display device according to claim 6, wherein a switching means is further provided between the first area and the full-screen area, which switches the area where the designated image is displayed. The image display device according to claim 12, wherein the switching means switches between the second area and the full-screen area to display the area of the designated image, and the first area and the second area are constituted to be independently displayed The specified image. The image display device according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the switching means simultaneously performs switching of the area from the first area to the full-screen area; and switching the area from the second area to the full-screen area. A game device, which contains: A first sub-image display device, which has a first display portion that displays a designated image; and a first operation portion that accepts an operation input from a user; and A second sub-image display device, which has a second display portion that displays the designated image; and a second operation portion that accepts the operation input from the user; The first display portion and the second display portion are constituted by a display surface, It further has a separating means, which is arranged between the first display portion and the second display portion to separate the first display portion and the second display portion. An action control method for an image display device, which includes the following steps: Displaying a designated image in a first area and a second area of a display part; When there is a designated event, switch from the first region to display the designated image region to a full-frame region including the first region and the second region; Removing a separating means provided between the first area and the second area; and The designated image is displayed in the full screen area.

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