WO2006070741A1

WO2006070741A1 - Fishing simulated experience device and rendering device

Info

Publication number: WO2006070741A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/023782
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hiromu Ueshima; Hitoshi Obori
Original assignee: Ssd Company Limited
Priority date: 2004-12-27
Filing date: 2005-12-26
Publication date: 2006-07-06
Also published as: JP4810666B2; JPWO2006070741A1

Abstract

Information on the rotational speed of a handle (30) detected by a rotary encoder (62) of a casting rod (20) and on the acceleration of the casting rod (20) detected by an acceleration sensor circuit (76) is sent to a cartridge (14) by radio. A processor (72) of the cartridge (14) creates a video for rendering of fishing according to the information, generates a control signal for controlling a motor (34) of the casting rod (20), and sends it by radio. An MCU (74) of the casting rod (20) drives the motor (34) according to the control signal.

Description

Specification

Fishing simulated experience device and production device

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing simulation experience device, and more particularly to a fishing simulation experience device in which, for example, a player fishes a fish in a virtual space displayed on a television monitor by swinging a casting rod in the real space.

Background art

[0002] A fishing game system is proposed in Patent Document 1 and is actually commercialized. In the prior art of Patent Document 1, an acceleration sensor is provided on a casting rod, a casting distance is calculated based on acceleration information obtained by the acceleration sensor, and a game image corresponding to the casting distance is displayed on a monitor. The player picks up the fish by turning the reel handle provided on the casting rod. The casting rod is further provided with a vibrator, and during the fighting from when the fish is hooked, the casting rod gives vibrations resembling actual fishing to the player.

Patent Document 2 discloses a game controller that can be used for such a fishing game. In this controller, when the player rotates the handle, a counter electromotive force is generated in the generator in the controller. Therefore, a force in a direction that prevents the generator from rotating by short-circuiting the terminals of the generator is generated, and the load torque is applied to the handle. give. Therefore, the player can play the game while feeling a response like an actual fishing.

[0004] Patent Document 1: JP 2001-104637 [A63F 13/00/10]

[0005] Patent Document 2: JP 2001-38048 [A63F 13/00 / 06]

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0006] The casting rod of Patent Document 1 only gives vibrations with a vibrator such as an eccentric motor, and does not change the weight of the handle winding, and therefore lacks reality.

[0007] In the controller of Patent Document 2, the handle torque is changed by changing the load torque. Since the weight of the lift can be changed, a fairly realistic fishing game can be played. In addition, the use of a generator has the advantage that no power source is required compared to conventional motors.

[0008] However, in Patent Document 2, the force that needs to change the feedback current in order to change the magnitude of the load torque. The PWM control circuit for changing this feedback current and the current path by the PWM signal Therefore, there is a disadvantage that the circuit is complicated and expensive. However, the generator cannot generate a very large load torque, and the device becomes large when a large load torque is required.

[0009] Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a fishing pseudo-experience device that can give a player a sense of fishing with a simple configuration.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an effect device that can give a player a sufficient effect in accordance with the purpose of a computer program while being wirelessly connected. Means for solving the problem

[0011] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the fishing simulated experience device is a fishing simulated experience device that displays a video on a display device to produce a simulated fishing experience, and is gripped and operated by a player. A controller that transmits a radio signal corresponding to the operation; and a main body that receives the radio signal transmitted by the controller and uses it for the processing for the presentation. A handle that rotates, a rotation detection means that detects the rotation speed of the handle, a motor that applies load torque to the handle, a control means that controls the motor to turn on and off, and a radio signal that is transmitted to the main body First transmission means and first reception means for receiving a radio signal transmitted by the main body, wherein the first transmission means transmits the rotational speed information as a radio signal to the main body, and Book Included in the radio signal received by the second receiving means, the second transmitting means for transmitting the radio signal to the first receiving means, and the second receiving means for receiving the radio signal transmitted by the first transmitting means. Based on the rotation speed information, the effect processing means for executing the processing for the effect, and the setting for setting the control signal for controlling the motor based on the execution result of the effect processing means And a video corresponding to the execution result of the effect processing means Video generation means for outputting to a display device, wherein the second transmission means transmits the control signal set by the setting means as a radio signal to the first reception means, and the control of the controller The means drives the motor in accordance with the control signal included in the radio signal received by the first receiving means.

[0012] According to this configuration, since the controller and the main body are separated from each other, compared to the case where they are connected by wire, the wireless connection can be made by force if the player can easily operate the controller. However, the main unit can control the performance based on the rotation speed of the handle of the controller, and the controller can control the load on the handle based on the production of the main unit. In this case, since the motor control signal is given from the main body to the controller and the motor is driven accordingly, the configuration for controlling the motor in the controller can be simplified. Therefore, although it has a simple configuration, it is possible to give the player a sufficient performance for a simulated fishing experience. However, since the control signal of the controller motor is generated by the main unit, it is equipped with a processor with lower performance than the main unit side, which does not need to perform arithmetic processing for determining the control signal on the controller side As a result, it is not necessary to install a processor having the same level of performance on both the controller and the main body, and the cost can be reduced.

[0013] In the fishing simulated experience apparatus, the control signal set by the setting means is a signal composed of a predetermined number of bits, and each bit indicates whether the motor is on or off, and the control signal Includes at least one on and at least one off.

[0014] According to this configuration, since the control signal includes at least one on and at least one off, the motor of the controller performs driving and stopping, or repeats driving and stopping. . Therefore, since the supply of load torque to the steering wheel is turned on and off by such motor control, the actual force, such as the feeling that the fish is strong, the feeling that the fish is blown, or the fish is blown away, etc. It is possible to give the player an effect as if fishing.

[0015] In the fishing simulated experience apparatus, the control signal set by the setting means is a signal over a plurality of frames of the display device, and the control signal is an arbitrary one of the plurality of frames. A signal that turns the motor on or off for one or more frames

[0016] In the fishing simulated experience device, the controller further includes acceleration detection means for detecting an acceleration when the player swings the controller, and the first transmission means of the controller includes the first transmission means. Information on the acceleration detected by the acceleration detecting means is transmitted to the main body as a radio signal, and the effect processing means of the main body is based on the information on the acceleration included in the radio signal received by the second receiving means. Processing for the production is performed.

[0017] According to this configuration, the main body can control the effect using the acceleration (strength) when the controller is swung only by the rotational speed of the controller handle. Therefore, it is possible to give a further effect to the player.

[0018] In the fishing simulated experience apparatus, the transmission of the first transmission means, the reception of the first reception means, the transmission of the second transmission means, and the reception of the second reception means are performed on the frame of the display device. This is done in synchronization with the update.

This configuration is suitable when the main body performs various processes in synchronization with the update of the frame of the display device.

[0020] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the effect device is an effect device that displays an image on a display device and performs an effect according to the computer program, and is held and operated by a player. A controller that transmits a radio signal according to an operation; and a main body that receives the radio signal transmitted by the controller and uses the radio signal for processing for the effect, wherein the controller is operated by the player. Operating means for detecting operation of the operating means by the player, external force applying means for applying external force to the operating means, and control means for controlling generation of external force by the external force applying means And a first transmission means for transmitting a radio signal to the main body and a first reception means for receiving a radio signal transmitted by the main body, wherein the first transmission means includes the operation detection. The operation information of the operation means detected by the stage is transmitted to the main body as a radio signal, the main body receives a radio signal transmitted by the first transmission means, and a radio signal is transmitted to the main body. A second transmitting means for transmitting to one receiving means, and a radio signal received by the second receiving means; A setting for setting a control signal for controlling the external force applying means based on the execution result of the effect processing means based on the execution result of the effect processing means based on the included operation information And a video generation means for generating an image according to the execution result of the effect processing means and outputting it to the display device, wherein the second transmission means receives the control signal set by the setting means. Transmitted to the first receiving means, the control means of the controller controls the external force applying means according to the control signal included in the radio signal received by the first receiving means.

[0021] According to this configuration, since the controller and the main body are separated from each other, compared to the case where they are connected by wire, the player can easily operate the controller. However, the main body can control the production based on the operation information of the operation means of the controller, and the controller can control the application of external force to the operation means based on the production of the main body. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sufficient effect according to the purpose of the effect device (computer program) even though the connection is wireless. In addition, since the control signal for the controller operating means is generated by the main unit, a processor with lower performance than that of the main unit, which does not need to perform arithmetic processing for determining the control signal on the controller side, can be installed. In addition, it is possible to reduce the cost because it is not always necessary to install a processor having the same level of performance on both the controller and the main body.

[0022] In the rendering device, the transmission of the first transmission unit, the reception of the first reception unit, the transmission of the second transmission unit, and the reception of the second reception unit are performed by updating the frame of the display device. Done in sync with

[0023] This configuration is suitable when the main body performs various processes in synchronization with the update of the frame of the display device.

[0024] If the parts or components corresponding to the embodiment are indicated in parentheses, the fishing simulated experience apparatus according to the third aspect of the present invention is a reel hand knob (30: rotating in the first direction (C: Fig. 3)). ) Is a fishing simulation experience device that applies load torque in the second direction (B: Fig. 3) opposite to the first direction by the motor (34), and transmits the rotation of the motor to the reel handle at a predetermined transmission ratio. Enable Z mechanism (36, 38, 44—56), and enable Z mechanism to enable the transmission mechanism when the motor is on and disable the transmission mechanism when the motor is off (40, 42, 64, 6 It is a fishing simulation experience device with 6).

[0025] According to this configuration, the load torque of the reel handle is released when the motor is turned off, and the load torque is applied only when the motor is on. Since a state can be created, a variety of fishing experiences can be provided to the player.

[0026] In the fishing simulated experience apparatus, the transmission mechanism includes a motor gear (38) fixed to the rotation shaft of the motor, and a gear coupled to the motor gear and transmitting rotation in the second direction to the rotation shaft of the reel handle. Including the row (44), the enabling / disabling means includes contact / separation means (40, 42, 64, 66) for connecting / disconnecting the coupling between the motor gear and the gear train.

[0027] In this fishing simulated experience apparatus, the contact / separation means includes a stopper (64), a spring (66) supported by the strobe, and a frame that is elastically biased by the spring and loosens the rotating shaft of the motor. (40), and a contact / separation gear (42) that is rotatably attached to the frame and meshes with the motor gear, and when the motor is off, the frame is urged by a spring to move the contact / separation gear away from the gear train. When the motor is on, the frame rotates against the spring as the rotating shaft rotates, causing the contact / separation gear to mesh with the gear train.

[0028] The novel features of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. However, the invention itself and other features and advantages can be readily understood by reading the detailed description of specific embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0029] FIG. 1 is an illustrative view showing the entire configuration of a fishing simulated experience system of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an illustrative view showing a casting rod 20 (controller) used in the fishing simulated experience system of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an illustrative view showing a load torque applying mechanism 32 in the casting rod 20 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is an illustrative view showing a state where the contact / separation gear 42 is separated from the first gear 46 in the embodiment of FIG. 3.

[FIG. 5] FIG. 5 shows a state in which the contact / separation gear 42 is engaged with the first gear 46 in the embodiment of FIG. FIG.

6] Fig. 6 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the fishing simulated experience system of Fig. 1.

7 is an illustrative view showing one example of an on / off pattern in which the processor 72 of FIG. 6 embodiment controls the motor 34. FIG.

[FIG. 8] FIG. 8 is a view showing an example of a play screen for a simulated fishing experience.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state where a window 122 is displayed on the play screen of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which a tension gauge 126 is displayed on the play screen of FIG.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing by the processor 72 of FIG.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing by the MCU 74 in FIG. Explanation of symbols

10… Fishing fishing experience system

12… Adapter

14 ... Cartridge (main unit)

18… Television monitor

20… Casting rod (controller)

28… Operation switch

30… handle

34… Motor

62… Rotary encoder (photointer

68, 70 • ■ • RF module

74MCU

76… Acceleration sensor circuit

78… Driver

100 ... External memory

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the figure, About the same or an equivalent part, the same referential mark is attached | subjected and the description is used.

In the simulated fishing experience system 10 of one embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1, the adapter 12 is used, and the adapter 14 is mounted with the fishing simulated experience cartridge 14. The adapter 12 is basically just a box and will not function unless the cartridge 14 is installed. However, the adapter 12 includes a power supply circuit for supplying power to the cartridge 14 and further includes an AV connector (not shown) on the back surface. When one plug of the AV cable 16 is inserted into this AV connector and the other plug of the AV cable 16 is inserted into the AV terminal 17 of the television monitor 18, the audio video signal (AV signal) created by the cartridge 14 is transmitted to the TV. Can be given to John Monitor 18. Therefore, an image representing a fishing situation can be displayed on the screen 19 of the television monitor 18, and music and sound effects can be output from a speaker (not shown).

[0033] In the simulated fishing experience system 10 of FIG. 1, a casting rod 20 shown in FIG. 2 is used. Specifically, as will be described later, the force cartridge 14 attached to the casting rod 20 and the adapter 12 is a force that can be connected by a wireless method or a wired method. Since the radio wave is weak, the player (not shown) operates the casting rod 20 at a position where the radio wave reaches between the casting rod 20 and the cartridge 14. However, it is natural that the player must be able to see the screen of the television monitor 18.

[0034] The casting rod 20 has a rod portion 22. The front side of the rod portion 22 is a grip portion 24, and the player grips the grip portion 24 with, for example, a palm. A reel housing 26 is fixed above the grip portion 24 of the rod portion 22. Both rod part 22 and housing 26 are made by plastic molding. Three switches 28a, 28b and 28c force S are provided on the upper surface of the reel housing 26. The switch 28a is a push button switch that functions as an enter key, the switch 28b is a direction key that can individually indicate the four directions, and the switch 28c is a cancel key. Note that these switches 28a and 28c are collectively indicated by the reference numeral “28” in FIG. 6 described later.

A handle 30 is rotatably provided on the right side surface of the reel housing 26. The player turns the handle 30 to play a fishing simulated experience. In the reel housing 26, a load torque applying mechanism 32 shown in FIG. 3 is incorporated. The load torque applying mechanism 32 includes a DC motor 34, and a gear 38 is fixed to a motor shaft 36 of the DC motor 34 so as to be rotatable. The motor shaft 36 is loosely inserted into the hole of the frame 40. A contact / separation gear 42 is rotatably supported by the frame 40 above the motor gear 38. The contact / separation gear 42 meshes with the motor gear 38. When the motor gear 38 is rotated by the motor 34, the contact / separation gear 42 also rotates.

[0037] In the state of FIG. 3, the contact / separation gear 42 is swept into the first gear 46 constituting the gear 歹 1J44 for transmitting the rotation of the motor 34 to the handle 30 at an appropriate gear ratio, for example, 1:80. Fit. However, this gear ratio can be changed according to the design. The rotation of the first gear 46 is transmitted to the third gear 50 by the second gear 48 rotating coaxially therewith, and further transmitted from the third gear 50 to the fifth gear 54 via the fourth gear 52 rotating coaxially. The shaft 56 of the fifth gear 54 is the rotation shaft of the handle 30. Therefore, when the motor 34 is rotated in the arrow A direction, torque in the arrow B direction (second direction) is applied to the handle 30. Therefore, if the handle 30 is rotated in the direction of arrow C (the first direction), the torque will be a load torque for the handle 30.

Further, a slit disk 58 is fixed to the rotating shaft of the handle 30, that is, the rotating shaft 56 of the fifth gear 54, and the slit disk 58 is formed with an appropriate number of slits 60 distributed in the circumferential direction. ing. Then, a photo interrupter 62 in which a light emitting element and a light receiving element (two are arranged to detect the rotation direction) are arranged at positions facing each other across the slit disk 58 is provided. The slit disk 58 and the photo interrupter 62 constitute a known rotary encoder. Therefore, a pulse signal with a time interval corresponding to the rotational speed of the handle 30 is output from the photo interrupter 62.

[0039] When the rotation of the motor 34 is stopped, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower end of the frame 40 is elastically pushed in the direction of the arrow D by the spring 66 whose one end is fixed by the stopper 64. Is energized. Accordingly, the frame 40 rotates around the motor shaft 36, and the upper end of the frame 40 moves in the direction of arrow E. Accordingly, the contact / separation gear 42 rotatably supported on the upper portion of the frame 40 is separated from the first gear 46. Note that the stagger 64 is fixed inside the housing 26 (FIG. 2).

[0040] In contrast, when the motor 34 rotates in the direction of arrow A, as shown in FIG. The gear 38 fixed to the motor shaft 36 rotates, and the contact / separation gear 42 moves along the gear 38. Accordingly, the frame 40 also rotates (co-rotates) in the same direction around the motor shaft 36. The Therefore, the lower end of the frame 40 moves in the arrow F direction, and the upper end of the frame 40 moves in the arrow G direction. Therefore, the contact / separation gear 42 supported on the upper portion of the frame 40 meshes with the first gear 46.

Thus, according to this embodiment, load torque is applied to the handle 30 via the gear train 44 only when the motor 34 is rotating, and when the motor 34 stops, Since the connection with the handle shaft is released, the handle 30 is completely free to rotate. Therefore, the load torque is removed from the state in which the load torque is applied, and it is possible to give a feeling that occasionally occurs in actual fishing so that, for example, the fish moves and the load on the reel is lightened for a moment. In order to create such a blank state of load torque with a conventional motor, a force that requires complicated control such as reversing the motor is necessary. In this example, if the motor 34 is stopped, the load torque can be made zero. As a result, it is possible to generate torque changes that are closer to the actual feeling with a simple configuration.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the fishing simulated experience system of the embodiment of FIG.

In this embodiment, acquired data, signals, and control data are transmitted and received between the cartridge 14 attached to the adapter 12 and the casting rod 20 by radio using weak radio waves. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, RF modules 68 and 70 are added to both the cartridge 14 and the casting rod 20, respectively. For example, a processor 72 made of a high-speed processor such as “XaviX” (trade name) related to the manufacture and sale of the applicant is provided in the cartridge 14, and the RF module 68 is connected to the processor 72. As described above, the AV signal generated by the processor 72 is applied to the television monitor 18 through the AV cable 16 and the connector force of the adapter 12.

[0043] The casting rod 20 is provided with an MCU (Micro Controller Unit) 74 connected to the RF module 70, and the MCU 74 has two pulses from the rotary encoder shown in FIG. A signal is given. This photo interrupter 62 force and these two pulse signals cause the MCU 74 to turn the handle 30 by the player. Direction and rotational speed can be detected. The casting rod 20 is further provided with an acceleration sensor circuit 76. The acceleration sensor circuit 76 includes an acceleration sensor that detects the strength (speed) of casting of the casting rod 20. As an acceleration sensor, an arbitrary configuration can be used. In this embodiment, as an example, a piezoelectric buzzer (piezo element) and its related peripheral circuit as adopted in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 are used. The configured acceleration sensor circuit is used. From the acceleration sensor circuit 76, when the casting rod 20 is shaken (when casting), an acceleration correlation signal having a magnitude corresponding to the speed is given to the MCU 74. The MCU 74 converts the given acceleration correlation signal into acceleration data, stores it in its own temporary memory, and transmits it to the processor 72 via the RF modules 70 and 68 as necessary. The MCU 74 also detects the rotation direction and rotation speed of the handle 30 based on the two pulse signals from the photo interrupter 62, stores the data in its own temporary memory, and if necessary, Transmit to processor 72

An operation signal from the operation switch 28 is further input to the MCU 74 in the casting rod 20. The MCU 74 transmits the operation signal to the processor 72 via the RF modules 70 and 68.

A motor on / off signal is given from the MCU 74 to the driver 78. The motor driver 78 includes a switching transistor that is turned on / off in response to the on / off signal. When the switching transistor is on, the motor 34 is turned on, and when the switching transistor is off, the motor 34 is turned off. In this embodiment, since the motor driver 78 can be configured with only the switching transistor, the circuit configuration becomes simpler than the conventional one using the PWM circuit.

An external memory 100 is connected to the processor 72 in the cartridge 14. The external memory 100 is a ROM, Z, or RAM, and includes a program area, a data table area, an image data area, and an audio data area. In the program area, the control program shown in FIG. 11 described later is stored. In the data table area, for example, for each different water field (fishing field), the weather, the type of fish according to the weather, and the fish distribution And a data table showing the size (weight) of the fish. In the image data area All the image data such as fishing rods, fishing lines, lures, fish, fish distribution maps, tension indicators, and water fields including the water surface displayed on the television monitor 18 and other necessary image data are stored. . The audio data area stores audio for music and sound effects.

[0047] The processor 72, which is not shown, includes various functional blocks such as a CPU (central processing unit), a graphics processor, a sound processor, and a DMA controller, and is used when capturing an analog signal. Includes an AZD converter, an input / output control circuit that receives input digital signals such as key operation signals and provides output digital signals to external devices, and an internal memory.

The CPU executes a control program stored in the external memory 100. The A / D converter power, these digital signals, and the digital signal from the input / output control circuit are supplied to the CPU, and the CPU executes necessary operations according to these signals in accordance with the control program. The graphics processor performs the graphic processing required by the CPU calculation result on the image data stored in the external memory 100, and generates a video signal representing the image to be displayed on the television monitor 18. Generate. The sound processor performs sound processing necessary for the sound data stored in the external memory 100 according to the calculation result of the CPU, and generates an audio signal representing music and sound effects. The internal memory is composed of, for example, a RAM, and is used as a working area, a counter area, a register area, a temporary data area, and / or a flag area.

[0049] Processor 72 force in cartridge 14 MCU 74 force in casting rod 20 Generate image, music or sound effect for fishing simulated experience based on measurement or detection signal (data) transmitted by radio Give it to the television monitor 18. Further, the processor 72 transmits a motor control signal, that is, a motor on / off signal, to the MCU 74 via radio. At this time, the processor 72 determines the fishing line (in the virtual space) based on the rotation direction and speed data of the handle 30 and the size (weight) data of the fish (in the virtual space) given from the MCU 74. The tension is calculated and the load torque level is determined based on the tension.

[0050] The processor 72 has an internal memo of the processor 72 according to the determined load torque level. Referring to the pattern table shown in Table 1 that is preset in the table, the motor control signal is output. The table contains 16-bit pattern data corresponding to levels 0 to 5, respectively. The processor 72 refers to the table one bit per frame and switches on / off. Therefore, the on / off pattern repeats in 16 frames.

[0051] As described above, when the motor 34 is turned on, a load torque is applied to the handle 30, and when the motor 34 is off, the contact / separation gear 42 is separated from the gear 1J44. No load torque is applied to 30. Therefore, when the load torque is applied to the hand handle 30, the processor 72 transmits an ON signal (“1”) to the MCU 74.

Specifically, level 0 means a level at which no load torque is applied. In this case, all 16 frames are set to “0”, and the motor 34 is always turned off. Level 1 is the level when applying a very light load torque. In this case, only the first frame is set to “1” and all 15 frames following it are set to “0”. Level 2 is a level when a light load torque is applied. In this case, the remaining frame following them with 2 frame force S “1” of the first frame and the middle frame (9th frame) All are set to "0". Level 3 is a level when an intermediate load torque is applied. In this case, “1” is set every 4 frames, and all other frames are set to “0”. Level 4 is a level when heavy load torque is applied. “0” is set every 4 frames, and “1” is set for all other frames. Level 5 is when applying a very heavy load torque. In this case, all 16 frames are set to “1” and the motor 34 is always on.

[0053] [Table 1] Level ○ 0000000000000000 Level 1 1 000000000000000 Level 2 1 00000001 0000000 Level 3 1 0001 0001 0001000 Level 4 4 1 1 101 1 1 01 1 1 01 1 1 0 Level 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

As shown in FIG. 7, the motor control signal output with reference to such a table has a longer on-period as the level increases. Since a load torque is applied to the handle 30 while the motor 34 is on, a larger load torque is applied to the handle 30 as the level increases. Therefore, an optimal level may be set according to the tension applied to the fishing line.

[0055] In other words, in this embodiment, the processor 72 is a signal over a plurality of frame periods (for example, 16 frame periods) of the television monitor 18, and any one of the plurality of frame periods or Simply send a simple motor control signal to the MCU74 to turn the motor on or off for two or more frames, so there is almost no transmission error.

[0056] Next, a play screen for a simulated fishing experience generated by the processor 72 and displayed on the television monitor 18 will be described with an example.

FIG. 8 is a view showing an example of a play screen for a simulated fishing experience. As shown in FIG. 8, this screen has a fishing rod object (hereinafter referred to as “fishing rod”) 116, a fishing line object (hereinafter referred to as “fishing line”) 118, and a lure object (hereinafter referred to as “Noreer”). .) Including 120. When this screen is displayed, the processor 72 sets the direction of the fishing rod 116 to the direction corresponding to the direction key 28b operated by the player. The processor 72 also determines the landing position of the lure 120 and the length of the fishing line 118 based on the magnitude of acceleration of the casting rod 20 (that is, the strength of casting) and the direction of the fishing rod 116 swung by the player. Is calculated. Further, the play screen includes a fish distribution map 102, a water depth index 104, a time display unit 106, a weight display unit 108, and a distance display unit 110. In the fish distribution map 102, the distribution of the fish 112 existing in the pond 119 in the virtual space and the landing position 114 of the lure 120 are shown. Since the fish 112 in the fish distribution diagram 102 is colored in a color corresponding to the depth of water in which each fish is located, the player can know not only the distribution of fish but also the water depth. The water depth index 104 indicates the depth of the pond 119 with a color, and is shown in five levels of 3 minnow. In the figure, the hatching difference of the water depth index 104 indicates the color difference. The color of the fish 112 in the fish distribution map 102 is represented by five levels of color depth and displacement force of the water depth index 104 according to the water depth.

[0059] The time display unit 106 displays the time in the virtual space. The weight display unit 108 displays the total weight of fish caught by the player. In the distance display section 110, the casting distance is displayed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state where the window 122 is displayed on the play screen of FIG. If the player presses the Enter key 28a or if the fish enters the first fixed range of the lure 120 (the depth is within the first predetermined range and the plane distance is within the first fixed value), As shown in FIG. 9, the processor 72 displays a window 122 and enlarges a predetermined range centering on the lure 120. FIG. 9 shows the fish 124 approaching.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state where the tension gauge 126 is displayed on the play screen of FIG. When the fish bites into the lure 120 and the player has successfully hooked, the processor 72 displays a tension gauge 126 indicating the tension applied to the fishing line 118, as shown in FIG. In this case, the processor 72 calculates the tension based on the size of the fish eaten and the rotation speed (rotation speed and direction) of the handle 30, and a bar having a length corresponding to the calculated tension (in the figure, This is shown in black). When this bar reaches the right end of the tension gauge 126, the fishing line 118 breaks and the fish escapes. That is, the processor 72 determines that the fishing line 118 has been cut and the fish has escaped when the tension exceeds a predetermined value. The player must adjust the rotation of the handle 30 and catch the fish while watching the tension gauge 126 so that the fishing line 118 does not break. On the other hand, the processor 72 determines that the fish has been caught when the fishing line 118 is equal to or shorter than the first predetermined length while the fish is eating the lure 120. [0062] Next, processing by the processor 72 of Fig. 6 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing by the processor 72. Before the processor 72 starts the processing of FIG. 11, the player uses the direction key 28b on the menu screen generated by the processor 72 and displayed on the television monitor 18 to change the fishing ground, the lure used, etc. Decide.

Referring to FIG. 11, in step S1, processor 72 executes system initialization.

At this time, the processor 72 sets the processing state to “casting”. In step S2, the processor 72 updates the screen of the television monitor 18. In step S3, the processor 72 executes voice processing. In step S4, the processor 72 gives the RF module 68 the data to be transmitted to the casting rod 20 (such as a motor control signal set in the internal memory in steps S8, S9 and S11 described later), and sends it to the RF module 68. Send data.

[0065] In step S5, the processor 72 determines the processing state. If the state is "casting", the process proceeds to step S6. If the state is "reeling", the process proceeds to step S7. In the case of “fighting”, the process proceeds to step S10, and in the case of “catch (fishing)”, the process proceeds to step S12.

[0066] First, the player operates the direction key 28b to adjust the direction of the fishing rod 116 displayed on the television monitor 18 to a desired direction. The direction of the fishing rod 116 is the casting direction. Then, the player swings the casting rod 20 to perform the casting operation. Then, the acceleration sensor circuit 76 detects the acceleration at that time (that is, the strength of casting), and acceleration data corresponding to the acceleration is transmitted to the cartridge 14 and input to the processor 72.

[0067] By the player's operation as described above, the processor 72 can know the casting direction and casting strength. Based on these, in step S6, the fishing rod 116 displayed on the television monitor 18 is displayed. The direction, the length of the fishing line 118 at that time, the position of the NORER 120, and the casting distance are calculated, and information (image data storage position information, display position information, etc.) to form an image is set in the internal memory. .

On the other hand, in step S7, the processor 72 responds to the operation of the handle 30 by the player. Perform the reeling process. That is, the processor 72 calculates the length of the fishing line 118 at that time based on the position of the fishing rod 116 and the position of the lure 120 on the play screen. In this case, the processor 72 calculates the reeling length every moment based on the rotational speed (rotational speed and rotational direction) of the handle 30 transmitted from the casting rod 20. Then, the processor 72 calculates the length of the current fishing line 118 by subtracting the current reeling length from the previous length of the fishing line 118. The processor 72 determines the end of reeling when the length of the fishing line 118 is equal to or shorter than the second predetermined length. The processor 72 sets the processing state to “reeling” and proceeds to step S8. Here, the first predetermined length> the second predetermined length.

[0069] Note that the reeling length is calculated only when the rotation direction of the handle 30 is the first direction in FIG. 3 (arrow C), and the rotation direction of the handle 30 is the second direction in FIG. In the case of arrow B), it is determined that there is no rotation of the handle 30, and the reeling length at that time is set to “0”.

[0070] In step S8, the processor 72 determines whether or not there is a fish bite (byte) before the end of reeling. In this case, the processor 72 determines whether the fish is fed into the Nore 120 when the fish enters the second fixed range of the lure 120 (the water depth is within the second predetermined range and the plane distance is within the second fixed value). Make it. Here, the first predetermined range> the second predetermined range, the first constant value> the second constant value.

[0071] When it is determined that the fish has eaten, the processor 72 determines the load level of the motor 34 according to the size of the fish (see Table 1), and sets the motor control signal corresponding to the load level in the internal memory. (See Fig. 7). This motor control signal is transmitted to the casting rod 20, and the motor 34 is driven accordingly. In this case, if a motor control signal corresponding to one of the load levels 1 to 4 is set, the motor 34 rotates in accordance with the motor control signal that is a pulse signal, and thus rotation and stop are repeated alternately. . Therefore, it is possible to give the player holding the handle 30 the effect as if the fish were eating.

[0072] In step S9, the processor 72 uses the acceleration data corresponding to the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor circuit 76 to execute the hooking (matching) processing. Calculate the strength of the ring. Then, based on the type of fish, the type of lure, the size of the fish, the bite force, the time until hooking, the strength of hooking, etc., the processor 72 determines whether or not the hooking was successful. If the hooking is successful, the processing state is set to “Fighting”.

[0073] Further, when the hooking is successful, the processor 72 determines an initial value of the tension according to the size of the fish, and internally sends a motor control signal of a load level (see Table 1) according to the value. Set to memory (see Figure 7). This motor control signal is transmitted to the casting rod 20, and the motor 34 is driven accordingly. Since the motor 34 applies a load torque to the handle 30, it is possible to give the player holding the handle 30 as if the hooking was successful.

[0074] On the other hand, in step S10, the player controls the tension of the fishing line 118 during reeling with the hand knob 30 and operates the direction key 28b to change the position of the fishing rod 116 up, down, left, and right. Performing fitting operations such as Then, the processor 72 calculates momentary tension based on the size of the fish and the rotational speed of the handle 30 transmitted from the casting rod 20, and updates the bar length of the tension gauge 126 (image data storage). Position information and display position information) are set in the internal memory.

[0075] Thus, the tension is related to the lifting speed of the handle 30, that is, the rotation speed. When the lifting speed is slow, that is, when the pulse interval from the rotary encoder 62 is long, the tension is When the winding speed decreases and the winding speed is high, that is, when the pulse interval from the rotary encoder 62 is short, the tension increases. In this case, the size of the fish is also taken into consideration. When the fish is large, the tension is small when the fish is large and the fish is small.

[0076] The processor 72 determines whether or not it is lost (fishing failure) depending on whether the tension has reached a predetermined value or more, or the force by which the fish has moved out of a certain range. In the case of a request, the processor 72 sets the processing state to “casting”. On the other hand, if the fishing line 118 is lost and the length of the fishing line 118 is equal to or shorter than the first predetermined length, it is considered that the fishing has been successfully completed and the processing state is set to “catch”.

[0077] In the calculation of the tension, the rotational speed of the handle 30 is considered only when the rotational direction of the handle 30 is the first direction (arrow C) in FIG. In the second direction of FIG. 3 (arrow B), the rotational speed of the handle 30 is not taken into account, and the tension gradually becomes / J.

In step S11, the processor 72 determines a load level (see Table 1) based on the tension calculated in step S10, and sets a motor control signal corresponding to the load level in the internal memory. This motor control signal is transmitted to the casting rod 20, and the motor 34 is driven accordingly. Therefore, a load torque is applied to the handle 30, and the player who holds the handle 30 can be provided with an effect as if he is fighting against the power and the fish.

[0079] On the other hand, in step S12, it means that the fishing was successful, and processor 72 adds the weight of the fish caught this time to the total weight of the fish caught so far, and newly calculates the total value. To do. Then, necessary information (image data storage position information, display position information, etc.) necessary to update the weight of the weight display unit 108 is set in the internal memory.

In step S13, if there is an interrupt due to the video synchronization signal, the process proceeds to step S2, and if there is no interrupt, the process returns to the same step S13. Interrupts due to video synchronization signals occur at 1/60 second intervals, for example. In response to the interruption by the video synchronization signal, in step S2, the processor 72 displays the display screen (the display screen information on the television monitor 18) based on the information (image data storage position information and display position information, etc.) set in steps S6 to S12. Video frame). Although explanation is omitted, information (image data storage position information, display position information, etc.) for other images (such as fish distribution map 102) included in the play screens of FIGS. In steps S6 to S12, it is set as necessary. Also, in response to the interruption by the video synchronization signal, the audio processing of step S3 is executed, and music and sound effects are output accordingly.

[0081] Since the data output process in step S4 described above is executed each time an interrupt is generated by the video synchronization signal, one bit of the motor control signal is set for each interrupt, that is, for each frame. Then, it is transmitted to the casting rod 20, and all bits of the motor control signal are transmitted in 16 frames (see Fig. 7).

[0082] Now, in response to the transition of the signal applied from the RF module 68 to the predetermined input / output port of the processor 72 from the low level to the high level, an interrupt occurs, and the data acquisition process of step S14 is executed. Is done. In step S14, the processor 72 is connected to the RF module. 68 receives the data received from the RF module 70 of the casting rod 20 (acceleration data, rotation speed data of the handle 30, and on / off data of the operation switch 28, etc.).

[0083] Among the received data, acceleration data is input to the A / D converter of the processor 72, and ON / OFF data of the operation switch 28 and rotation speed data of the handle 30 are input to the input / output control circuit of the processor 72. Is done. Then, the CPU of the processor 72 executes steps S6 to S12 according to data (acceleration data, on / off data, and rotation speed data) from the A / D converter and the input / output control circuit. In response to the interruption by the video synchronization signal immediately after, the graphics processor generates an image corresponding to the operation of the player's casting rod 20 in step S2, and the corresponding music and sound effects are sounded in step S3. Let the processor generate it.

Next, processing by the MCU 74 in FIG. 6 will be described using a flowchart.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing by the MCU 74 in FIG. Figure

Referring to FIG. 12, in step S30, the MCU 74 initializes the built-in memory and registers. In step S31, the MCU 74 sends the data to be sent to the cartridge 14 (calculated in steps S32, S33 and S34, which will be described later, the rotation speed data of the handle 30, the acceleration data of the casting rod 20, and the operation switch 28 turned on. / Off data etc.) is given to the RF module 70, and the RF module 70 is made to transmit the data.

[0086] In step S32, the processor 72 calculates the rotational speed and rotational direction of the handle 30, that is, the rotational speed, based on the two pal signals from the rotary encoder 62, and stores them in the built-in memory. . In step S33, the MCU 74 calculates acceleration data based on the acceleration correlation signal from the acceleration sensor circuit 76, and stores it in the built-in memory. In step S34, the on / off data from operation switch 28 is acquired and stored in the built-in memory.

In step S35, the MCU 74 drives the motor 34 via the driver 78 in accordance with the motor control signal included in the transmission data received from the processor 72 of the cartridge 14.

[0088] In step S36, the MCU 74 requests a data request from the processor 72 (from the processor 72). Step) if there is a data request.

The process proceeds to S37, and if there is no data request, the process returns to step S36 and waits for a data request from the processor 72. Since the data request from the processor 72, that is, new transmission data from the processor 72 is sent for each frame, in step S37, the MCU 74 passes through the RF module 70 for each frame. Get the transmission data from processor 72. Then, the process proceeds to step S31, and the MCU 74 sends the data to be transmitted to the cartridge 14 (calculated in step S3 2, S33 and S34 'acquired the rotation speed data of the handle 30, the acceleration data of the casting rod 20, and the operation switch 28). (ON / OFF data, etc.) is supplied to the RF module 70, and the RF module 70 transmits the data. Therefore, data transmission to the casting rod 20-power processor 72 is performed every frame.

[0089] As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the casting rod 20 and the cartridge 14 are separated, the casting rod by the player is compared with the case where they are connected by wire. The power cartridge 14 can control the fishing performance based on the rotation speed of the handle 30 of the casting rod 20 and the acceleration of the casting rod 20. The rod 20 can control the load on the handle 30 based on the effect of the cartridge 14. In this case, the control signal of the motor 34 giving the addition to the handle 30 is given from the cartridge 14 to the casting rod 20, and the motor 34 is driven accordingly, so that the casting rod 20 has a configuration for controlling the motor 34. It can be simple. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a sufficient performance for a simulated fishing experience even though the structure is simple. Moreover, since the control signal of the motor 34 of the casting rod 20 is generated by the cartridge 14, the performance is higher than that of the processor 72 of the cartridge 14 which does not need to perform arithmetic processing for determining the control signal on the casting rod 20 side. It is sufficient to install a small MC U74, and it is not necessary to install a processor MCU with similar performance on both the casting rod 20 and the cartridge 14.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the control signal of the motor 34 transmitted from the cartridge 14 includes ON and OFF (see Table 1 and FIG. 7), so that the mode of the casting rod 20 can be increased. The data 34 repeats driving and stopping. Therefore, the control of the motor 34 turns on / off the supply of load torque to the handle 30, so that actual fishing such as a feeling as if a fish is caught or a feeling that the fish is blown out is performed. It is possible to give the player an effect as if he were going.

Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, since communication between the cartridge 14 and the casting rod 20 is performed in synchronization with the update of the screen (frame) of the television monitor 18, the television monitor 18 This is suitable for the present embodiment in which processing is executed in synchronization with the update of the screen (frame) (see FIG. 11).

In the above-described embodiment, a wireless system using weak radio waves is used to exchange data and signals between the processor 72 of the cartridge 14 and the MCU 74 of the casting rod 20. However, instead of using radio waves, you can send and receive signals and data using infrared rays. In this case, it is only necessary to provide an infrared ray transmitter / receiver for each of the cartridge 14 and the casting rod 20, but if there is a shield between them, it is difficult to send and receive infrared rays. The 14 infrared transceivers (both not shown) must be in line of sight. There are no such restrictions when using radio waves.

Industrial applicability

[0093] When a controller such as the casting rod 20 and a main body such as the cartridge 14 provided with the processor 72 are wirelessly connected, and the player grips the controller based on the processing result of the main body. Applicable.

[0094] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in the present application. The present invention can be implemented as modified and changed modes without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention defined by the description of the scope of claims. Therefore, the description of the present application is for illustrative purposes and does not have any limiting meaning to the present invention.

Claims

The scope of the claims

A fishing simulated experience device that displays an image on a display device to produce a simulated fishing experience, and is operated by being gripped by a player and transmits a radio signal corresponding to the operation;

A main body that receives a wireless signal transmitted by the controller and uses it for the processing for the production,

The controller is

The handle that the player turns in the previous term,

Rotation detection means for detecting the rotation speed of the handle;

A motor for applying a load torque to the handle;

Control means for on / off controlling the motor;

First transmission means for transmitting a radio signal to the main body;

First receiving means for receiving a radio signal transmitted by the main body,

The first transmission means transmits the rotational speed information as a radio signal to the main body, and the main body includes:

Second receiving means for receiving a radio signal transmitted by the first transmitting means;

Second transmitting means for transmitting a radio signal to the first receiving means;

Effect processing means for executing the processing for the effect based on the information on the rotation speed included in the radio signal received by the second receiving means;

Setting means for setting a control signal for controlling the motor based on the execution result of the effect processing means;

A video generation unit that generates a video according to an execution result of the effect processing unit and outputs the video to the display device,

The second transmitting means transmits the control signal set by the setting means to the first receiving means as a radio signal,

The fishing simulated experience device, wherein the control means of the controller drives the motor in accordance with the control signal included in a radio signal received by the first receiving means.

[2] The control signal set by the setting means is a signal having a predetermined number of bits, each bit indicates either on or off of the motor, and the control signal is at least 1 The fishing simulated experience device of claim 1, comprising one on and at least one off.

[3] The control signal set by the setting means is a signal over a plurality of frames of the display device, and the motor during any one or two or more frame periods of the plurality of frames. The fishing simulated experience apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the fishing simulated experience apparatus is a signal for turning on or off.

[4] The controller further includes acceleration detection means for detecting an acceleration when the player swings the controller,

The first transmission means of the controller transmits information on acceleration detected by the acceleration detection means to the main body as a radio signal,

The fishing simulated experience device according to claim 1, wherein the effect processing means of the main body executes the processing for the effect based on the information on the acceleration included in the wireless signal received by the second receiving means. .

[5] The transmission of the first transmission unit, the reception of the first reception unit, the transmission of the second transmission unit, and the reception of the second reception unit are performed in synchronization with the frame update of the display device. The fishing simulated experience apparatus according to claim 1.

[6] An effect device that displays images on a display device and produces effects according to a computer program.

A controller that is gripped and operated by the player and transmits a radio signal according to the operation;

The controller is

Operating means operated by the player;

An operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the operating means by the player; an external force applying means for applying an external force to the operating means; Control means for controlling the generation of external force by the external force applying means;

First transmitting means for transmitting a radio signal to the main body;

The first transmission means transmits the operation information of the operation means detected by the operation detection means to the main body as a radio signal,

The body is

Effect processing means for executing processing for the effect based on the operation information included in the radio signal received by the second receiving means;

Setting means for setting a control signal for controlling the external force applying means based on the execution result of the effect processing means;

The second transmitting means transmits the control signal set by the setting means to the first receiving means;

The rendering device, wherein the control means of the controller controls the external force application means in accordance with the control signal included in a radio signal received by the first receiving means.

The transmission of the first transmission unit, the reception of the first reception unit, the transmission of the second transmission unit, and the reception of the second reception unit are performed in synchronization with an update of a frame of the display device. 6. The production device according to 6.