WO2003051467A1

WO2003051467A1 - Ball-shaped play equipment

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Publication number: WO2003051467A1
Application number: PCT/JP2002/013176
Authority: WO
Inventors: Makoto Nakano
Original assignee: Konami Corporation
Priority date: 2001-12-17
Filing date: 2002-12-17
Publication date: 2003-06-26
Also published as: CA2472897A1; CN1426823A; JP3554848B2; AU2002354190A1; EP1466653A1; US20050043125A1; EP1466653A4; JP2003180881A

Abstract

A ball-shaped play equipment which can output speech corresponding to a shock and cab be played in various ways. The ball-shaped play equipment includes a conversion unit (30) for converting external speech into first speech data, a first recording unit (54) for recording the first speech data, a detection unit (58) for detecting the shock applied to the ball-shaped play equipment, and a reproduction unit (40) for outputting speech according to the first speech data recorded in the first recording unit (54) when the detection unit (58) detects a shock. Here, at least one of the conversion unit (30) and the first recording unit (54) operates when an operation signal is received and may further include an operation unit (20) operable from outside and a signal transmission unit (52) for transmitting an operation signal to at least one of the conversion unit and the first recording unit according to the operation applied to the operation unit (20).

Description

Specification

Ball-shaped play equipment

The present invention relates to a pole-shaped play equipment. In particular, the present invention relates to a ball-shaped play equipment that has an increased number of ways of enjoyment and emits sound in response to an impact. Background art

A pole-shaped playground equipment which generates a sound upon detecting an impact is disclosed in, for example, a technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-154471, Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. There is a technique disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 6-34660. Further, as for a ball-shaped play equipment which generates light by detecting an impact, there is a technique disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Registration Application No. 3025968.

The conventional technology can only emit a predetermined sound. Therefore, there were restrictions on how to enjoy.

Then, an object of the present invention is to provide a ball-shaped play equipment which can solve the above-mentioned problems. This object is achieved by a combination of features described in the independent claims. The dependent claims define further advantageous embodiments of the present invention. Disclosure of the invention

That is, according to a first embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a ball-shaped play equipment that outputs sound in response to an impact, and a conversion unit that converts an external sound into an electronic signal, and records a sound data based on the electronic signal. A recording unit for detecting an impact applied to the ball-shaped play equipment, and a reproducing unit for producing a sound based on audio data recorded in the recording unit when the detecting unit detects the impact. A ball-shaped play equipment is provided.

In the above embodiment, at least one of the conversion unit and the recording unit operates on condition that an operation signal is received, and further converts the operation signal according to an operation unit that can be operated from the outside and an operation applied to the operation unit. Signal transmitted to at least one of the A shinbu may be provided.

In this case, a prohibition unit that prohibits at least one operation of the conversion unit and the recording unit regardless of an operation applied to the operation unit may be further provided. Further, in this case, the recording unit has a first recording unit that stores the first audio data, which is audio data based on the electronic signal, and a second recording unit that holds the second audio data in advance. The unit acquires the second audio data stored in the second recording unit when the detection unit detects an impact while the switching switch inhibits the operation of the signal transmission unit, and converts the second audio data into the second audio data. You may make a sound based on this.

Furthermore, the electronic apparatus may further include a casing that stores therein the conversion unit, the recording unit, the detection unit, and the reproduction unit, wherein the casing has a recess, and the operation unit may be provided in the recess. At least one of the conversion unit and the recording unit may continuously receive the operation signal for a predetermined time or more. Also, a plurality of operation units are provided, and the signal transmission unit transmits an operation signal by operating at least one other operation unit within a predetermined time after one operation unit is operated. You may. In addition, the apparatus may further include a covering unit that is detachable or movable and covers the operation unit of the signal transmission unit to disable operation from outside. In addition, the operation unit is further provided with a casing made of an elastic material, at least a part of which is housed inside, and the operation unit is a push-type switch, which can be pushed from the outside via the elastic body portion of the casing. It may be arranged at a position.

Further, a conversion unit, a recording unit, a detection unit, a reproduction unit, and a casing for storing the battery therein are further provided. The casing is provided with a sound collection hole for facilitating the collection of sound by the conversion unit, and A diffuser may be provided for facilitating the diffusion of the sound from the live part to the outside, and the operation unit may be arranged at a position substantially along a straight line connecting the sound collecting hole and the diffuser. In this case, the diffusion hole is preferably located between the sound collection hole and the operation unit. Further, the sound collection hole is preferably located at a distance of 1 cm or more from the operation unit on the casing. Further, in the above aspect, the recording unit stores the plurality of audio data so as to be distinguishable from each other, and is operable from the outside, and determines which of the plurality of audio data to acquire based on the operation from the outside. And an instruction unit for instructing the reproduction unit to perform the operation. Further, in the above aspect, the recording unit stores a plurality of audio data, and further includes a selection unit that randomly selects one of the plurality of audio data each time the reproduction unit processes. The reproducing unit may output a sound based on the audio data selected by the selecting unit.

. In this case, the selection unit may select at least two of the plurality of audio data with different probabilities.

Further, in the above embodiment, the reproduction unit may output a sound based on the sound data after a predetermined time has elapsed since the detection unit detected the impact. In this case, the specific time is preferably from 0.1 second to 1 second.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ball-shaped play equipment characterized in that an external sound is recorded and the recorded sound is reproduced when an impact is applied.

In the above embodiment, an external voice may be recorded according to a user operation. In addition, while the user is operating, external sound may be continuously recorded. Recording of external audio may be selectively prohibited. The sound recorded after a predetermined time delay from the impact may be reproduced.

Note that the above summary of the present invention does not list all of the necessary features of the present invention, and that a sub-combination of these features may also be an invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a schematic top view of the ball-shaped play equipment 10.

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the pole-shaped play equipment 10.

FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of electronic components of the pole-shaped play equipment 10.

FIGS. 5A and 5B show the configuration of an impact sensor which is an example of the detection unit 56, and FIG. 5C shows the configuration of a vibration sensor which is another example of the detection unit 56. .

FIG. 6 shows an example of the operation of the ball-shaped play equipment 10.

FIG. 7 shows another operation example of the pole-shaped play equipment 10.

FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view of a ball-shaped play equipment 10 which is a second example.

FIG. 9 shows the configuration of the electronic components of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the second example.

FIG. 10 shows an example of an operation at the time of recording of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the second example. FIG. 11 shows another operation example of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the second example. FIG. 12 shows a configuration of an electronic component of a ball-shaped play equipment according to a third example.

FIG. 13 shows an example of the operation of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the third example.

FIG. 14 shows another operation example of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the third example.

FIG. 15 is a schematic plan view of a ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to a fourth example.

FIG. 16 shows the operation of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the fourth example during recording.

FIG. 17 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to a fifth example.

FIG. 18 shows an operation example of the pole-shaped play equipment 10 according to the sixth example during recording. FIG. 19 shows the configuration of the control unit 50 of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the seventh example. FIG. 20 shows an operation at the time of reproduction of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the seventh example.

FIG. 21 is a schematic perspective view of a ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to an eighth example.

FIG. 22 is a partial exploded view of the first casing 12 and the casing 102 according to the eighth example.

FIG. 23 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first casing 12 according to the eighth example. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described through embodiments of the invention. However, the following embodiments do not limit the claimed invention, and all combinations of the features described in the embodiments are solutions of the invention. It is not always necessary for the means.

(First example)

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pole-shaped play JS tool 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The pole-shaped play equipment 10 has a substantially spherical shape, and includes a first casing 12 and a second casing 14 which are two substantially hemispherical casings. The first casing 12 has an operation hole 22, a sound collection hole 32, and a diffusion hole 42. The operation part 20 is exposed from the operation hole 22 so as to be operable from the outside. The first casing 12 further incorporates a conversion unit inside the sound collection hole 32 and a reproduction unit inside the diffusion hole 42.

The ball-shaped play equipment 10 converts an external sound into an electronic signal using a conversion unit, and records sound data based on the electronic signal as first sound data, which is an example of sound data. And the impact that occurs when used in catchball, soccer, etc. When detecting the sound, the pole-shaped play equipment 10 reproduces the recorded first audio data by using the reproducing unit, and outputs sound.

The pole-shaped play equipment 10 records an external sound on condition that the operation unit 20 is operated by the user. The operation unit 20 is, for example, a push button that can be pressed by a user.

In other words, the pole-shaped play equipment 10 can be used as a communication tool because it can reproduce any sound by blowing it.

Also, it can be used as a substitute for a sign ball. That is, by having a celebrity utter a voice, the pole-shaped play equipment 10 can be a souvenir.

It can also be used as a language learning tool for infants. Here, by recording the voice of the infant's parent, it can also serve as a communication tool used between the parent and child.

The outer shape of the pole-shaped play equipment 10 is substantially spherical in this figure, but may be a polyhedron or a porous body. That is, any shape may be used as long as it can be used for games similar to ball games such as catch balls and kicks.

An edge 120 of the outer peripheral surface of the first casing 12 facing the second casing 14 is recessed inward over the entire circumference. Thus, it is not necessary to completely match the joints of the first casing 12 and the second casing 14. That is, the first casing 12 and the second casing 14 can be manufactured at lower cost by lowering the required processing accuracy.

Here, the edge 140 of the outer peripheral surface of the second casing 14 facing the first casing 12 may be recessed inward over the entire circumference.

FIG. 2 shows a schematic top view of the ball-shaped play equipment 10. The operation hole 22, the sound collection hole 32, and the diffusion hole 42 are on the same straight line on the casing of the ball-shaped play equipment 10. By adopting this layout, the operation hole 22, that is, between the operation section 20, the sound collection hole 32, and the diffusion hole 42, is necessary for the user to easily operate the ball-shaped play equipment 10. The distance between them can be taken.

The diffusion hole 42 is located between the operation hole 22, that is, the operation portion 20 and the sound collection hole 32. I do. This makes it difficult for the operation sound of the operation unit 20 to be picked up by the conversion unit. Further, it is preferable that the distance between the sound collecting hole 32 and the operation hole 22, that is, the operation portion 20 be 1 cm or more. This makes it difficult for the conversion unit to pick up the operation sound of the operation unit 20 as noise. Further, when the ball-shaped play equipment 10 is large enough to be held by one hand, for example, when the diameter is 7 to 10 cm, it is preferably 5 cm or less. This allows the user to hold the ball play equipment 10 with one hand and easily blow sound into the sound hole 32 while operating the operation unit 20 with the one hand.

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the ball-shaped play equipment 10. This drawing shows the first casing 12 and the second casing 14 separately.

The ball-shaped play equipment 10 includes an operation unit 20, a conversion unit 30, a reproduction unit 40, a control unit 50, and a battery 100 on the first casing 12 side. That is, the electronic components of the pole-shaped play equipment 10 are all provided on the first casing 12 side. Therefore, the layout of the electronic components and the structure of the control unit 50 are simplified.

The operation unit 20 is located in the operation hole 22, that is, the concave portion, the conversion unit 30 is located in the sound collection hole 32, and the reproduction unit 40 is located in the diffusion hole 42.

Here, the battery 100 is located on the side of the second casing 14 from the surface 12 1 facing the second casing 14 of the first casing 12. Therefore, the user can make the battery 100 replaceable simply by separating the first casing 12 and the second casing 14. The surface 14 1 of the second casing 14 facing the first casing 12 is smaller than the surface 1 2 1 of the first casing 12 by the amount of the battery 100 projecting. It is concave to the side. Therefore, when the first casing 12 and the second casing 14 are combined, the battery 100 does not interfere with the surface 141.

The first casing 12 has a convex portion 122 near an outer peripheral edge of the surface 122. The convex portions 122 are provided in a circular shape. This circle is concentric with the center axis of the first casing 12. That is, by providing the projections 122, the edge 120 of the first casing 12 is depressed inward.

Further, the convex portion 122 has an external thread portion 124 at the end of the outer peripheral surface for coupling the first casing 12 to the second casing 14. That is, the first casing 12 has the male screw portion 124 on the inner surface side. The second casing 14 has a convex portion 142 near the outer peripheral edge of the surface 142 facing the first casing 12. The convex portion 142 is provided so as to face the convex portion 122. That is, by providing the convex portion 142, the edge 140 of the second casing 14 is depressed inward.

Further, the convex portion 142 has a female screw portion 144 screwed to the male screw portion 124 at the end of the inner peripheral surface. That is, the second casing 144 has the female screw portion 144 on the inner surface side. The first casing 12 and the second casing are connected to each other by the female thread part 144 and the male thread part 124 being screwed together to form a casing of the ball-shaped play equipment 10. By the way, it is preferable that the operation unit 20 is configured not to be easily pushed down except when it is intentionally pushed down by the user. This makes it difficult for incorrect recordings to be made. For example, as described above, the operation unit 20 is disposed in the operation hole 22 that is a concave portion that is recessed inward from the surface of the first casing 12. As a result, the operation unit 20 cannot be pushed down unless the operation hole 22 of the first casing 12 is deformed to some extent. Therefore, for example, when a ball is hit after the ball-shaped play equipment 10 is thrown and a shock is applied to the first casing 12, it is possible to prevent the operation section 20 from being pushed down by the shock force.

FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of electronic components of the ball-shaped play equipment 10. The ball-shaped play equipment 100 includes, as electronic components, an operation unit 20, a conversion unit 30, a reproduction unit 40, a control unit 50, and a battery 100. The battery 100 supplies necessary power to the reproducing unit 40 and the control unit 50. The control unit 50 includes a signal transmitting unit 52, a first recording unit 54, a detecting unit 56, and a reading unit 58. The first recording unit 54 is an example of the recording unit according to the present invention.

The operation unit 20 operates the signal transmission unit 52 according to an operation from the user. The signal transmission unit 52 outputs an operation signal to the recording unit 54 according to the physical operation of the operation unit 20. Here, the signal transmission unit 52 is, for example, a contact switch or a piezoelectric element, and the operation unit 20 is a push button of the contact switch or a push button for transmitting pressure to the piezoelectric element.

The conversion unit 30 converts an external voice, for example, a word uttered by a user, into an electronic signal on condition that the operation signal is received from the signal transmission unit 52, and outputs the electronic signal to the first recording unit 54. Power. The conversion unit 30 is, for example, a microphone.

The first recording section 54 has a rewritable recording medium inside. The first recording unit 54 records the first audio data based on the electronic signal received from the conversion unit 30 on an internal recording medium. Here, the first recording unit 54 may record the plurality of first audio data so as to be mutually identifiable. Further, the first recording unit 54 overwrites the first audio data on the recording medium as needed. The first recording unit 54 has an auxiliary battery, and when the battery 100 is replaced, the recording in the recording medium does not volatilize even if power is not supplied for a certain period of time. I have.

The detection unit 56 is, for example, a vibration sensor, detects an impact applied to the pole-shaped play equipment 10, and outputs a detection signal to the reading unit 58. The detection sensitivity of the detection unit 56 is appropriately changed according to the intended use of the ball-shaped play equipment 10. For example, when the target user of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 is an infant, it is preferable that the ball-shaped play equipment 10 has sensitivity to detect an impact with a fall distance of about 5 cm. When the user of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 is an elementary school student or more, it is preferable not to output a detection signal for an impact with a fall distance of 50 cm or less.

When receiving the detection signal from the detecting unit 56, the reading unit 58 reads the first audio data stored in the first recording unit 54. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the detection signal, an electronic signal based on the read first audio data is output to the reproducing unit 40. Here, the predetermined time is, for example, 0.1 second or more and 1 second or less. Here, the reading unit 58 may amplify and output an electronic signal based on the first audio data.

The reproducing unit 40 converts the electronic signal received from the reading unit 58 into a sound. The reproducing unit 40 emits a sound after a predetermined time delay from the application of an impact by the operation of the reading unit 58. Therefore, the reproduced sound is hardly drowned out by the sound generated at the time of impact. Here, the reproducing unit 40 may have a function of amplifying the received electronic signal.

FIG. 5A shows a configuration of an impact sensor which is an example of the detection unit 56. In this example, the impact sensor includes a substantially cylindrical hollow storage member 200, a first electrode 210 provided on a side surface of the storage member 200, and a storage member 200 inside the storage member 200. Standing from one side Column-shaped second electrode 220. The tip of the second electrode 220 is preferably made heavy so that the second electrode 220 is easily bent by a change in inertial force. The housing member 200 is made of an insulator. The first electrode 210 has a ring shape and is exposed inside the housing member 200. Here, the portion where the first electrode 210 is exposed preferably extends over the entire side surface of the housing member 200. The second electrode 220 has elasticity, bends energetically in response to a change in inertia force, and comes into contact with the first electrode 210. That is, when the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 conduct, the impact sensor detects an impact.

FIG. 5 (B) shows a modification of the shock sensor shown in FIG. 5 (A). The impact sensor of this example has a spring-shaped second electrode 230 instead of the column-shaped second electrode 220. The shock sensor of this example detects a shock by the same operation as the shock sensor shown in FIG.

FIG. 5C shows a configuration of a vibration sensor which is another example of the detection unit 56. In this example, the vibration sensor has a strain gauge 240 made of a piezoelectric material on a base member 201. When an impact is applied to the vibration sensor, the piezoelectric material is distorted according to the applied impact, and an electromotive force is generated in the piezoelectric material due to the distortion. The vibration sensor detects an impact based on this voltage. Here, the magnitude of the electromotive force generated in the piezoelectric material depends on the magnitude of the impact. Therefore, when the present vibration sensor is used as the detection unit 56, the magnitude of the impact applied to the ball-shaped play equipment 10 can be detected. In this case, for example, the first sound to be reproduced can be changed according to the magnitude of the impact.

FIG. 6 shows an example of the operation of the ball-shaped play equipment 10. This example shows an example of the operation when the pole-shaped play equipment 10 records an external sound.

When the signal transmission unit 52 detects an operation applied to the operation unit 20 (step S20: Yes), the conversion unit 30 picks up an external voice and converts it into an electronic signal (step S20). S40). The first recording unit 54 records the first audio data based on the electronic signal received from the conversion unit 30 (Step S60). Then, while the operation to the operation unit 20 is being performed (Step S80: No), the first recording unit 54 plays the first audio data overnight. 6 Keep recording. Then, when the operation on the operation unit 20 ends (step S80: Yes), the first recording unit 54 ends the recording of the first audio data.

FIG. 7 shows another operation example of the ball-shaped play equipment 10. This example shows an example of the operation when the ball-shaped play equipment 10 reproduces the first audio data.

When the detecting unit 56 detects an impact (Step S120... Yes), the reading unit 58 reads the first audio data from the first recording unit 54 (Step S140). Then, the reproducing unit 40 receives the electronic signal based on the read first audio data, and reproduces the first audio data by outputting a sound based on the electronic signal (Step S160) .

(Second example)

FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view of a ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to a second example of the present embodiment. As shown in this drawing, in this example, the ball-shaped play equipment 10 further includes a prohibition switch 70 outside in addition to the external configuration of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the first embodiment. The prohibition switch 70 is an example of a prohibition unit according to the present invention, and can be operated from the outside. Other components such as the diffusion holes 42 exist between the prohibition switch 70 and the operation unit 20. With this arrangement, the possibility that the user operates the prohibition switch 70 by mistake when operating the operation unit 20 is reduced.

FIG. 9 shows the configuration of electronic components of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 of the present example. The configuration shown in this figure is substantially the same as the configuration shown in FIG. 4, but differs in that a second recording unit 60 and a prohibition switch 70 are further provided. That is, in the present example, a first recording unit 54 and a second recording unit 60 are provided as recording units.

The second recording section 60 has a non-rewritable recording medium inside. The recording medium previously stores the second audio data, and provides the internal second audio data to the reading unit 58 in response to a request from the reading unit 58. Here, the second voice data is voice data having a memorable meaning, such as voice data of a celebrity. The prohibition switch 70 prohibits or permits the operation of the signal transmission unit 52. It is a switch. When the operation is prohibited by the prohibition switch 70, the signal transmission unit 52 does not transmit a signal to the first recording unit 54 regardless of the operation of the operation unit 20. 3176 Therefore, even if the user operates the operation unit 20 by mistake while using the ball-shaped play equipment 10, the first audio data of the first recording unit 54 is not accidentally overwritten. In this figure, the prohibition switch 70 is configured to transmit an operation prohibition signal to the signal transmission unit 52, but may be configured to physically turn ONZOFF the connection between the signal transmission unit 52 and the first recording unit 54. Also, the prohibition switch 70 may be a slide-type switch or a push-button-type switch.

The prohibition switch 70 transmits a signal to the reading unit 58 when the operation of the signal transmitting unit 52 is prohibited. The reading unit 58 reads the second audio data of the second recording unit 60 without reading the first audio data of the first recording unit 54 while receiving the signal from the prohibition switch 70, and reads the second audio data. An electronic signal based on the signal is output to the reproducing unit 40.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the operation at the time of recording of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the present example.

Only when the signal transmission unit 52 detects an operation applied to the operation unit 20 (Step S20: Yes) and the prohibition switch 70 permits recording (Step S21: Yes), conversion is performed. The unit 30 picks up an external voice and converts it into an electronic signal (step S40). Then, the first recording unit 54 records the first audio data based on the electronic signal received from the conversion unit 30 (Step S60). The subsequent operation is the same as in the first embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 11 shows another operation example of the pole-shaped play equipment 10 according to the present example. This example shows an example of the operation when the ball-shaped play equipment 10 reproduces the first audio data.

When the detecting section 56 detects an impact (Step S120: Yes), the reading section 58 checks whether or not the prohibition switch 70 permits recording (Step S130). If the recording is permitted, the reading section 58 reads the first audio data from the first recording section 54 (step S142). If the recording is not permitted, the reading unit 58 reads the second audio data from the second recording unit 54 (Step S144). Then, the reproducing unit 40 receives the read-out electronic signal based on the first audio data or the second audio data, and outputs the audio based on the electronic signal, thereby reproducing the first audio data or the second audio data. Yes (step S160). Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the way of enjoying the ball-shaped play equipment 10 further increases (third example).

FIG. 12 shows a configuration of an electronic component of a ball-shaped play equipment according to a third example of the present embodiment. The configuration shown in this figure is substantially the same as the configuration shown in FIG. 4, but differs in that a selection switch 72 is further provided. The selection switch 72 is an example of an instruction unit according to the present invention. The selection switch 72 can be operated from the outside similarly to the prohibition switch 70 in the second example. Other components such as the diffusion holes 42 exist between the selection switch 72 and the operation unit 20.

The selection switch 72 receives the selection signal in the first recording unit 54 and the reading unit 58. That is, the first recording unit 54 records each of the plurality of first audio data in association with the selection signal from the selection switch 72. Here, the first recording unit 54 records the first audio data, for example, in a recording area corresponding to each selection signal. The readout unit 58 reads out the first audio data corresponding to the selection signal from the selection switch 72 from the first recording unit 54, and reproduces an electronic signal based on the first audio data. Output to FIG. 13 shows an example of the operation of the pole-shaped play equipment 10 according to the present example. This example shows the operation of the portable play equipment 10 during recording.

When the signal transmission unit 52 detects an operation applied to the operation unit 20 (step S20: Yes), the conversion unit 30 picks up an external voice and converts it into an electronic signal (step S20). S40). The first recording unit 54 records the first audio data based on the electronic signal received from the conversion unit 30 in association with the selection by the selection switch 72 (step S62). Subsequent operations are the same as those in the first example, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 14 shows another operation example of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the present example. This example shows an example of the operation when the play-shaped play device 10 reproduces the first audio data.

When the detecting unit 56 detects an impact (Step S120: Yes), the reading unit 58 confirms the selection by the selection switch (Step S122). Then, the reading unit 58 reads the first audio data corresponding to the selection by the selection switch from the first recording unit 54 (step S124). Then, the reproducing unit 40 receives the electronic signal based on the read first audio data, and outputs a sound based on the electronic signal. Then, the first audio data is reproduced (step S160).

Therefore, according to this example, the user can record a plurality of sounds on the ball-shaped play equipment 10. Further, the user can select and play a desired sound on the ball-shaped play equipment 10. That is, the pole-shaped play equipment 10 of the present example can provide the user with more ways of enjoying.

(Fourth example)

FIG. 15 is a schematic plan view of a pole-shaped play equipment 10 according to a fourth example of the present embodiment. In this example, the ball-shaped play equipment 10 has substantially the same configuration as the pole-shaped play equipment 10 according to the first example, except that a plurality of operation units 20 are provided. The plurality of operation units 20 are preferably provided at positions separated from each other. For example, as shown in this drawing, the diffusion holes 42 are provided at positions different from each other by 90 °. With this arrangement, the possibility that the user erroneously operates the plurality of operation units 20 within a predetermined time is reduced.

FIG. 16 shows an operation during recording of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the present example. When the signal transmission unit 52 detects an operation on another steering unit 20 within a predetermined time after an operation is applied to one operation unit 20 (step S22), the conversion is performed. The unit 30 picks up an external voice and converts it into an electronic signal (step S40). The subsequent operation is the same as that of the first example shown in FIG. Note that the predetermined time in step S42 includes 0. That is, the simultaneous operation of the plurality of operation units 20 may be used as a condition for recording the first audio data.

Therefore, even if the user operates the one operation unit 20 by mistake while using the ball-shaped play equipment 10, the first sound data of the first recording unit 54 is not erroneously overwritten. .

In addition, the operation at the time of reproduction of the pole-shaped play equipment 10 according to the present embodiment is the same as the operation at the time of reproduction of the pole-shaped play equipment 10 according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

(Fifth example)

FIG. 17 is a schematic sectional view of a ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to a fifth example of the present embodiment. In this example, the ball-shaped play equipment 10 has the configuration shown in the first example, A covering portion 24 is provided. The covering part 24 is made of, for example, resin and removably covers the operation hole 22 having the operation part 20. Therefore, when the user does not intend to operate the operation unit 20, covering the operation hole 22 with the covering unit 24 can prevent erroneous operation of the operation unit 20.

In the present embodiment, the covering portion 24 is configured to be removable, but a configuration may be adopted in which the operation hole 22 can be covered or opened by sliding. (Sixth example)

In the sixth example, the configuration of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 is the same as that of the first example, but the operation at the time of recording is different.

FIG. 18 shows an operation example of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the present example at the time of recording.

In this example, when the signal transmission unit 52 detects that the operation to the operation unit 20 has been continued for a certain period of time (step S24), the conversion unit 30 picks up the external sound and outputs the electric power. It is converted to a child signal (step S40). Then, the first recording unit 54 records the first audio data based on the electronic signal received from the conversion unit 30 for a predetermined time (step S64).

In this example, the first recording unit 54 does not record the first audio data unless the operation to the operation unit 20 continues for a certain period of time. Therefore, even if the user operates the operation unit 20 by mistake while using the pole-shaped play equipment 10, the possibility that the first sound data of the first recording unit 54 is overwritten by mistake is low. Become.

Also in this example, the first recording section 54 starts recording the first audio data and then continues recording the first audio data on condition that the operation section 20 is operated. Is also good.

(Seventh example)

In the seventh example, the configuration of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 is the same as the configuration shown in the first example, except for the configuration of the control unit 50.

FIG. 19 shows the configuration of the control unit 50 of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to the present example. This example is substantially the same as the configuration of the control unit 50 in the first example, except that a selection unit 62 is provided between the first recording unit 54 and the reading unit 58. The first recording section 54 stores a plurality of first audio data. Upon receiving the command to read out the first audio data from the reading unit 58, the selection unit 62 receives an arbitrary first audio data from the plurality of first audio data stored in the first recording unit 54. Select evening and read. Then, the read first audio data is output to the reading unit 58.

Here, the selection unit 62 may select at least two of the plurality of first audio data with different probabilities. For example, a hit may be selected with a higher probability from “hit” and “miss”.

FIG. 20 shows an operation during reproduction of the pole-shaped play equipment 10 according to the present example.

When the detecting unit 56 detects an impact (Step S120: Yes), the reading unit 58 outputs a read command to the selecting unit 62 (Step S152). The selecting unit 62 randomly selects the first audio data from the first recording unit 54 (Step S154). The reading unit 58 obtains the first voice data selected by the selecting unit 62 via the selecting unit 62 (step S156). Then, the reproducing unit 40 receives the electronic signal based on the read first audio data, and reproduces the first audio data by outputting a sound based on the electronic signal (step S16O). .

Therefore, according to the present example, the user does not know which first audio data is reproduced. Therefore, the fun with the pole-shaped play equipment 10 is further increased. Further, by selecting at least two pieces of the first audio data with different probabilities from each other, pleasure is further increased.

(Eighth example)

FIG. 21 is a schematic perspective view of a ball-shaped play equipment 10 according to an eighth example. In this example, the pole-shaped play equipment 10 has the same configuration as the first example except for the configuration of the casing. Most of the casing of the ball-shaped play equipment 10 is occupied by the second casing 14. The first casing 12 is configured to be pushed into the second casing 14. When fixing the first casing 12 to the second casing 14, screws (not shown) may be used.

With the configuration of the present example, even if at least one of the first casing 12 and the second casing 14 is made of a material that cannot be threaded, such as a baseball ball, for example, the first casing 12 and the second casing 14 are not formed. Can be fixed to each other 6 Monkey.

Further, in this example, the first casing 12 is fixed to the second casing 14 by screws 17. More specifically, the screw 17 penetrates the first casing 12 from the outside. A member 300 is inserted and fixed in the opening of the second casing 14. The member 300 has a screw hole 302 to be screwed into the screw 17. That is, the first casing 12 is fixed to the second casing 14 by screwing the screw 17 into the screw hole 302. Therefore, the first casing 12 can be easily removed from the second casing 14 by removing the screw 17. By removing the first casing 12, the internal parts such as the control unit 50 can be easily inspected.

In the present example, the member 300 has, for example, a cylindrical hollow structure so that the casing 102 is fitted therein. Here, the outer wall 304 of the member 300 partially has a convex portion 360 protruding toward the inner peripheral side.

Further, a part of the casing 102 has a concave portion 103 into which the convex portion 303 is inserted. That is, the relative position between the first casing 12 and the second casing 14 is easily determined by the protrusions 303 being fitted into the recesses 103. Therefore, the first casing 12 can be easily attached to the second casing 14.

In the present example, at least the periphery of the operation unit 20 of the first casing 12 is made of an elastic body such as polyurethane or sponge. The operation unit 20 is a push-type switch, and is arranged in the operation hole 22, that is, the recessed portion that is recessed inward from the surface of the first casing 12. As a result, the operation section 20 cannot be pushed down unless the vicinity of the operation hole 22 in the first casing 12 is deformed to some extent. That is, the operation unit 20 is not easily pushed down by an impact. Therefore, for example, when a ball is hit after the pole-shaped play equipment 10 is thrown and a shock is applied to the first casing 12, the operation force 20 is pushed down by the shock force. Can be prevented.

Here, the diameter of the operation hole 22 may be such that a human finger cannot enter, for example, about 3 mm to 8 mm. At this time, the top of the operation hole 22 may be spread in a mortar shape so that a finger can be easily fitted.

FIG. 22 is a partially exploded view of the first casing 12 and the casing 102. Book As shown in the figure, the battery 100 is exposed to the outside by removing one surface 104 of the casing 102. Therefore, the user can easily replace the battery 100. Here, one surface 104 is fixed to the casing 102 with screws 106. As a result, even if an impact is applied to the ball-shaped play equipment 100, the possibility that the battery 100 will have poor contact is reduced. The hole provided in the back cover 104 for inserting the screw 106 is preferably provided at the center of the one surface 104 or in the vicinity thereof. Further, it is preferable that a screw hole provided in the casing 102 corresponding to the screw 106 is also provided at a position corresponding to the center of the one surface 104 or the vicinity thereof. This eliminates the need to use multiple screws 106. Here, when a plurality of batteries 100 are provided, the batteries 100 are preferably arranged concentrically around the screw 106. In this drawing, the concave portion 103 is not shown.

FIG. 23 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first casing 12 in the present example. In this figure, the top 26 of the operation hole 22 is spread in a mortar shape. The head of the operation unit 20 is located below the lower end of the top 26 of the operation hole 22. As a result, the possibility that the user unintentionally operates the operation unit 20 is reduced.

As described above, the present invention has been described using the embodiments. However, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments. Various changes or improvements can be made to the above embodiment. For example, the characteristic components of each example described above can be arbitrarily combined. It is apparent from the description of the claims that embodiments with such changes or improvements can be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

For example, in the first example, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reading unit 58 received the detection signal from the detecting unit 56, the reading unit 40 reproduces an electronic signal based on the first audio data. However, instead of this configuration, the following configuration may be used. That is, the reading unit 58 outputs an electronic signal based on the first audio data to the reproducing unit 40 immediately after receiving the detection signal. The reproduction unit 40 converts the electronic signal into a sound after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reception of the electronic signal.

Further, when the detection unit 56 detects a new shock while reproducing the audio data, the detection of the shock may be invalidated or valid. When enabled, the playback unit 40 starts playback of the first audio data from the beginning each time an impact is detected. Ό.

In the second example, the prohibition switch 70 is configured to prohibit the operation of the signal transmission unit 52 to thereby prohibit the operation of the first recording unit 54. The configuration may be such that the operation of one recording unit 54 or the conversion unit 30 is directly prohibited. In the above embodiment, the operation is performed on condition that the conversion unit 30 receives the operation signal. However, the condition is that the first recording unit 54 receives the operation signal instead of the conversion unit 30. It is good also as a structure which operates. Further, the configuration may be such that the conversion unit 30 and the first recording unit 54 operate on condition that the operation signal is received.

Furthermore, a plurality of audio data may be read simultaneously, and an audio synthesized from the plurality of audio data may be output. In this case, for example, a plurality of only the first audio data may be read, a plurality of the second audio data may be read, or a plurality of the first audio data and the second audio data may be read.

It is also apparent from the above embodiment that the following technology is disclosed. Item 1 is a ball-shaped play equipment that outputs sound in response to an impact, wherein the conversion section converts external sound into an electronic signal; a recording section that records sound data based on the electronic signal; A detecting unit for detecting an applied shock, a reproducing unit for outputting a sound based on the sound data recorded in the recording unit when the detecting unit detects the shock, and a battery serving as a power supply for the ball-shaped play equipment And a casing for storing the conversion unit, the first recording unit, the detection unit, the reproduction unit, and the battery therein, and the casing holds the battery on the inner surface side so as to be replaceable from outside. A pole-shaped play equipment comprising: a first casing; and a second casing that forms the casing together with the first casing.

Item 2 The first casing includes, on an inner surface side, one of a spiral female screw portion or a male screw portion provided around a center axis of the casing, and the second casing includes the first casing. The inner surface side includes the other of a helical female screw portion or a male screw portion provided around the central axis so as to be screwed into one of the female screw portion or the male screw portion of the casing. Item 2. The ball-shaped play equipment according to item 1.

Item 3 An edge of at least one of the outer peripheral surfaces of the first casing and the second casing facing the other side is depressed inward over the entire circumference. The ball-shaped play equipment according to item 1. Industrial applicability

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pole-shaped play equipment that has increased the number of ways of enjoying the game and emits sound in response to an impact.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. A ball-shaped play equipment that produces sound in response to an impact,

A conversion unit that converts external sound into an electronic signal;

A recording unit that records audio data based on the electronic signal,

A detection unit that detects an impact applied to the ball-shaped play equipment,

A reproducing unit that outputs a sound based on the audio data recorded in the recording unit when the detecting unit detects an impact;

A ball-shaped play equipment comprising:

2. At least one of the conversion unit and the recording unit operates on condition that an operation signal is received,

Furthermore,

An operation unit that can be operated from the outside,

The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 1, further comprising a signal transmission unit that transmits the operation signal to at least one of the conversion unit and the recording unit in accordance with an operation applied to the operation unit.

3. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 2, further comprising a prohibition section for prohibiting at least one operation of the conversion section and the recording section regardless of an operation applied to the operation section.

4. The recording unit includes: a first recording unit that stores first audio data that is audio data based on the electronic signal; and a second recording unit that holds second audio data in advance. Acquiring the second audio data stored in the second recording unit when the detection unit detects an impact while the switching switch inhibits the operation of the signal transmission unit; 4. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 3, wherein a sound is output based on the second sound data.

5. The apparatus further includes a casing that houses the conversion unit, the recording unit, the detection unit, and the reproduction unit,

The casing has a recess,

The board according to claim 2, wherein the operation unit is provided in the recess. Le-shaped play equipment.

6. The ball-shaped game according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the conversion unit and the recording unit operates on condition that the operation signal is continuously received for a predetermined time or more. Utensils.

7. A plurality of the operation units are provided, and the signal transmission unit is configured to operate the at least one other operation unit within a predetermined time after one of the operation units is operated. The ball-shaped play device according to claim 2, wherein an operation signal is transmitted.

8. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 2, further comprising a covering portion which is detachable or movable and covers an operation portion of the signal transmission portion so as to be inoperable from outside.

9. The recording unit stores a plurality of audio data so as to be identifiable from each other, and is operable from outside, and determines which of the plurality of audio data to acquire based on the operation from outside. 2. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 1, further comprising an instruction section for instructing the section.

10. A housing for housing the operation unit therein, at least a part of which is made of an elastic material, is further provided.

3. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 2, wherein the operation unit is a push-type switch, and is disposed at a position where it can be pushed from the outside via an elastic body portion of the casing. 4.

1 1. The recording unit stores a plurality of audio data,

A selecting unit for randomly selecting any of the plurality of audio data every time processing is performed by the reproducing unit,

2. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 1, wherein the reproduction unit outputs a sound based on the sound data selected by the selection unit.

12. The ballpark play tool according to claim 11, wherein the selection unit selects at least two of the plurality of audio data with different probabilities.

1 3 .. The playback unit waits for a predetermined time since the detection unit detects the impact. 2. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 1, wherein a sound is output based on the sound data after the play.

14. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 13, wherein the specific time is 0.1 second or more and 1 second or less.

15. The casing further containing the conversion unit, the recording unit, the detection unit, the reproduction unit, and the battery therein,

The casing has a sound collection hole for facilitating the collection of sound by the conversion unit, and a diffusion hole for facilitating diffusion of sound from the reproduction unit to the outside, and the operation unit includes the sound collection hole. 3. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 2, wherein the ball-shaped play equipment is arranged at a position substantially along a straight line connecting the diffusion holes.

16. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 15, wherein the diffusion hole is located between the sound collection hole and the operation unit.

17. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 15, wherein the sound collection hole is located on the casing at a distance of 1 cm or more from the operation unit.

18. A pole-shaped play equipment characterized in that, in addition to recording external sound, the recorded sound is reproduced when an impact is applied.

19. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 18, wherein the external voice is recorded according to a user operation.

20. The pole-shaped play equipment according to claim 18, wherein the external voice is continuously recorded while the user is operating.

21. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 18, wherein recording of the external voice can be selectively prohibited.

22. The ball-shaped play equipment according to claim 18, wherein the recorded sound is reproduced after a predetermined time delay after the impact is applied.