WO2006107103A1

WO2006107103A1 - Information reproducing device and information input device

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Publication number: WO2006107103A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/307411
Authority: WO
Inventors: Kenji Yoshida
Original assignee: Kenji Yoshida
Priority date: 2005-04-01
Filing date: 2006-03-31
Publication date: 2006-10-12
Also published as: JP5417664B2; JPWO2006107103A1; JP4590005B2; JP2013066782A; JP2014128727A; JP2008264575A; JP5889355B2; JP2010253284A; JP5600827B2; JP4465016B2; JP2009240794A

Abstract

An information reproducing device includes: figure having a dot pattern formed on the bottom of the figure; a stage on which the figure is placed; and a pedestal having: optical read means for applying a read light from one or more read holes arranged on the stage and reading the dot pattern by the reflected light, storage means for storing audio information and/or video information corresponding to the read result, and output means for outputting the audio and/or video information read from the storage means. Since it is possible to output different audio to the dot pattern at the bottom of the figure, a user can feel as if the character of the figure were speaking.

Description

Specification

, Information reproduction device and information input device

The present invention relates to an alarm clock whose utterance is an alarm by a character, a sound reproducing device corresponding to a figure in which a dot pattern is formed, a game device using a force pattern in which a dot pattern is formed, and a personal combination. The present invention relates to an input device for a game machine. Background art

Conventionally, an IC chip is mounted on the bottom surface, and a figure and toy that outputs sound corresponding to the IC chip or a character's voice is stored, and an alarm is made to utter with the voice of the character at a predetermined time. The clock is known.

Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2 0 0 1— 1 3 7 5 5 9

Patent Document 2 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 10-0 1 7 9 9 4 1 Disclosure of Invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, an IC chip is built in a pedestal of a miniature doll, and when a button attached to the same pedestal is pressed, sound corresponding to the miniature doll is output. In the technology described in Patent Document 2, when a user performs voice input, a voice corresponding to the input voice is set from a plurality of voice patterns stored in a device equipped with the stuffed toy. It outputs sound. As an example of such a device, when the time set by the user is reached, Nygurumi repeatedly utters the set voice, and when a specific word of the user is input, an alarm clock that stops the output of that voice Is disclosed.

However, the technique described in Patent Document 1 lacks flexibility and can only reproduce specific audio. Although the technology described in Patent Document 2 can output various sounds, it is necessary for the user to input the sound through a microphone, which is complicated for the user and lacks convenience. is there.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and for each character, flexible voice output, variety of voice output, and operation of the game by the action of the figure force the user to perform complicated operations. It provides information reproduction technology that can be done without any problems.

Means for solving the problem

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following means. According to claim 1 of the present invention, “a figure having at least a dot pattern formed on the bottom, a stage on which the figure is placed, and reading light from one or more reading holes provided in the stage are irradiated. Optical reading means for reading the dot pattern with the reflected light, and memory for storing audio information, image information, moving picture information, character information, graphic information, symbol information, program and / or game parameters corresponding to the read result Information reproducing apparatus comprising: means and output means for outputting output information such as voice, image, moving image, character, figure, symbol, program, and / or game parameter read out from the storage means " It is.

By configuring the information reproducing apparatus in this way, different sounds can be output for each dot pattern on the bottom of the figure, so that the user feels as if the figure character is speaking. Can be saved.

According to claim 2 of the present invention, “the pedestal has clock means and alarm setting means for setting an alarm time for the clock means, and the clock means is set to an alarm time. 2. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when detected, audio information and image information corresponding to the dot pattern are read from the storage means and output via the output means.

According to this, it is possible to reproduce the voice corresponding to the figure character at the alarm time.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, “dots for detecting the orientation are arranged in the dot pattern, and the optical reading unit detects the angle of the dot pattern by reading the dot, and from the storage unit” 2. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein audio information and / or image information corresponding to the angle is output.

According to this, different voices depending on the direction when placing the figure on the pedestal It becomes possible to reproduce the words.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, “the dot pattern formed on the bottom of the figure defines an XY coordinate, and the optical reading means of the pedestal has a dot pattern on the bottom that differs depending on the position of the figure on the stage. 2. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the XY coordinates are read from the voice information and / or image information corresponding to the XY coordinates is read from the storage means and output. According to this, it is possible to play back the speech that varies depending on the position of the figure on the pedestal. .

According to claim 5 of the present invention, “two or more reading holes are provided in the stage of the pedestal, and each XY is determined from a dot pattern provided on the bottom of two or more figures placed on the stage. The information reproduction according to claim 1, wherein the distance between the figures on the stage is detected by reading the coordinates, and audio information and image information corresponding to the distance are read out from the storage means and output. Device ".

According to this, it is possible to reproduce different voices and lines depending on the distance of two or more figures.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, "the figure is composed of a plurality of figure objects provided on a single figure stage, and the optical reading means is a dot pattern formed on the bottom of the figure stage." 2. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the audio information and / or the image information corresponding to the figure project arranged at the irradiated portion of the reading light is read out from the storage means and output.

According to this, even if it is a single figure, different sounds and lines can be reproduced for each figure object by arranging a plurality of figure objects on the figure stage.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, “at least the portion of the figure stage on which the figure object is arranged is made of a translucent member, and the irradiation light emitted from the reading hole of the base illuminates the figure object at the reading position. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 6.

According to this, when the figure object on the figure stage emits light with the irradiation light, it is possible to visually recognize the coincidence between the reproduction of voice and speech and the figure object 卜. Become.

According to claim 8 of the present invention, “in place of the FIG. The information reproducing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a force pattern on which a pattern is formed is used.

By using cards instead of figures, you can increase the diversity of the game.

Claim 9 of the present invention is an input device comprising a stage for placing a figure or card having a dot pattern formed on at least the bottom or one surface on the upper surface thereof, and the stage 1 or 2 provided on the stage The above reading hole, an optical reading means for reading a dot pattern with reflected light of reading light emitted from the reading hole, and a storage means for storing XY coordinates or / and code information corresponding to the dot pattern; An information input device comprising output means for outputting XY coordinates or / and code information read from the storage means.

When connected to a personal computer, portable game machine, home game machine, etc., the information input device can reproduce information using a figure or card with a dot pattern formed on a general-purpose information processing machine or game machine. It becomes.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, “the optical reading means is based on a moving amount, a rotating amount, a moving direction and / or a moving time obtained by moving the figure or card on the pedestal on the stage. 10. An information reproducing apparatus or an information input apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the audio information and / or image information corresponding thereto are read out from the storage means and output.

Depending on how the figure or card on the pedestal is moved, different voices can be played.

According to claim 11 of the present invention, “the pedestal has a determination unit that detects repeated contact and separation of the bottom of the figure through the optical reading means, and the determination unit The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output information is changed according to the determination result.

The physical strength, intelligence, magic power, etc. defined for the figure by detecting the movement of the figure on the pedestal repeatedly contacting and separating from the stage surface, that is, the action of hitting the figure on the stage surface (grid tapping). If the game is strengthened, the game progress can be changed in accordance with the action action in the game using the figure, and the fun of the game can be enhanced. ' Claim 12 of the present invention is as follows: "The determination unit detects the speed, number of times and / or duration of repeated contact and separation of the bottom of the figure with the stage. Information reproducing apparatus ”.

The game progress can be changed according to the speed, number of times and duration of the grid tapping operation, and the interest in the game can be further increased.

Claim 13 of the present invention is as follows: "The determination unit temporarily recognizes a code value or a coordinate value defined by the dot pattern by imaging the dot pattern at the bottom of the figure. The determination unit detects a repetition of contact and separation of the bottom of the figure with respect to the stage by detecting a change in brightness from image information obtained by the optical reading unit. The information reproducing apparatus is described.

By detecting the movement of the figure on the stage surface based on the change in brightness from the imaging information, it is possible to detect the movement with high responsiveness.

Claim 14 of the present invention is: "The determination unit detects that the figure is inclined with respect to the stage surface due to a difference in brightness in an imaging field of view of the optical reading means." Information reproducing apparatus ”.

When the figure is tilted with respect to the stage surface, there is a difference in brightness within the field of view taken by the optical reading means. By recognizing this difference in brightness, it is possible to easily detect whether the figure is tilted and in which direction it is tilted.

Claim 15 of the present invention is as follows: "The determination unit detects the movement of the figure along the stage surface by the afterimage of the dot pattern read by the optical reading means." Playback device ".

The movement of the figure on the stage surface is recognized as an afterimage of the dot pattern dot read by the optical reading means.

Therefore, the operation of the figure can be detected by this afterimage mode.

For example, as described in claim 16, when the image of the determination unit is captured so that the line connecting the start point and the end point is a straight line and the line rotates as an afterimage of a dot, It is possible to detect that the figure is moving circularly.

Further, as described in claim 17, “The determination unit is a starting point as an afterimage of a dot. It is possible to detect that the figure is scratching on the stage surface when the line connecting the line and the end point is a straight line and the start and end points of the line are switched. .

These circular movements and scratching movements can change the parameters and attributes such as physical strength, intelligence, and magical power associated with the figure, and can broaden the range of games that use the figure. Can raise interest in

Claim 18 of the present invention is as follows: “On the pedestal, a single optical reading means for imaging the back side of the stage surface opposite to the surface on which the figure is placed; and irradiation for irradiating the back side of the stage The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: means. In this way, if only a single imaging means (camera) is provided inside the pedestal and the back of the stage has a structure capable of imaging a wide range, the figure can be freely arranged on the stage surface. And playability can be expanded.

Claim 19 of the present invention is “the information reproducing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the pedestal is a pedestal of a stationary game machine”.

Thus, the present invention can also be configured as a large game machine installed in a game center.

The invention's effect

According to the present invention, it is possible to output a flexible voice and a variety of voices for each character (figure) or card without forcing the user to perform complicated operations. In addition, it is possible to increase the interest in the game by reflecting the movements of the figures and cards in the progress of the game. Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of the clock of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a hardware diagram showing the clock configuration.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a buttock configuration of the clock circuit.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the figure is tilted so that the surface to which the dot pattern portion is attached can be seen.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a dot pattern.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view showing an example of an information dot of the dot pattern. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing information dots arranged around key dots. Fig. 8 shows an example of the information dot and the bit display of the data defined there, and shows another form.

Figure 9 shows an example of the information dot and the bit display of the data defined there. (A) has 2 dots, (b) has 4 dots, and (c) has 5 dots. It shows things.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing another arrangement example of the dot pattern in which the arrangement position of the key dock is changed.

Fig. 11 is a diagram showing the range of the same coordinate value in the dot pattern.

Fig. 12 is a diagram showing the state of reading the angle of the dot pattern. Figure 13 shows the contents of the voice determination table.

Fig. 14 is a table showing the correspondence between X and y coordinate values and parameters.

Figure 15 shows an example of code and coordinate combination data. Fig. 16 is a flowchart showing the basic clock processing.

Figure 17 is a flowchart showing the basic clock processing.

Fig. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing of clock alarm setting operation. 'Fig. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing of clock alarm setting operation. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing of the clock alarm setting operation. Fig. 21 is a front view showing the external appearance of the clock and explains the state in which different sounds are produced depending on the location of the figure.

Fig. 22 is a front view showing the external appearance of the clock, and explains the state in which different sounds are produced depending on the location of the figure.

Fig. 23 is a front view showing the appearance of the clock and shows a state in which multiple figure objects are arranged.

FIG. 24 is a front view showing the appearance of the clock, and shows another form in which a plurality of figure objects are arranged.

FIG. 25 is a front view showing the appearance of the clock, and shows another mode in which a plurality of figure objects are arranged.

Fig. 26 is a front view showing the external appearance of the clock, in which a pedestal is provided with a plurality of reading holes.

Fig. 27 is a front view showing the appearance of the clock. It is provided.

Fig. 28 is a diagram for explaining a calculation formula for calculating the distance between two figures on the stage.

Fig. 29 is an explanatory diagram when the position of the buoy gear or force on the stage is changed within a predetermined time.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a pedestal input device in which a force pad is arranged on a stage is connected to a computer.

FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing an arcade game which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a pedestal input device having a card placed on a stage is connected to a television.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing the tapping operation of the figure on the stage surface.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of tilting the figure on the stage surface. Fig. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the captured image when the figure is tilted on the stage surface.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the captured image when the figure is rotated on the stage surface.

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the captured image when the figure is scratched on the stage surface.

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the captured image when the figure is rotated like a frame on the stage surface.

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of a pedestal incorporating an imaging means (camera) with the entire surface of the stage as the imaging range, (a) is an external view thereof, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing its internal structure.

FIG. 40 is a plan view (1) when the present invention is applied to a game machine installed in a game center.

FIG. 41 is a plan view (2) when the present invention is applied to a game machine installed in a game center.

Explanation of symbols

1 clock

2 Figia

3 Pedestal 4 Figure body

5 Figure Stage

6 stages

7 LCD display

8 Alarm setting button

9 M button

10 H button

1 1 Sensor switch

1 2 Sensor unit

1 3 Audio circuit

14 Volume circuit

1 5 Suite Panoré

1 6 L CD unit

1 7 Snooze switch

1 8 amplifier

1 9 Speaking power

20 Reset circuit

21 S RAM

22 EE PROM

23 Control circuit

24 I R-LED

25 Winter Face

26 Central control unit

27 Flash memory

28 A / D converter

29 seals

30 dot pattern

3 1 Keydot

32 Information dot

33 Lattice Dot

34 Miniature (Figure object) 35 Reading hole

36 LED for irradiation 3 7 Pedestal input device

3 8 computer

3 9 Game console

4 0 pedestal

4 1 card

4 2 LCD screen

4 3 Video game console

4 4 Television Best mode for carrying out the invention

Embodiments of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a clock 1 in the present invention.

Clock 1 is composed of FIG. 2 and pedestal 3. The figure 2 is composed of a figure main body 4 having a shape such as a character and a figure stage 5 to which the figure main body 4 is attached. A stage 6 on which the figure 2 is placed is formed on the pedestal, and a reading hole (not shown) for transmitting the irradiation light from the sensor is provided at the center of the stage 6. On the front is the LCD display 7 that displays the time, etc., alarm setting buttons 8 a and 8 b to be pressed when the user sets an alarm, and when the user sets the minute in the time setting and alarm time setting, M Button 9, H button 1 0 is formed to set the hour. A sensor switch 11 for operating the sensor is formed in the lower part, and various circuits are formed in the interior as described later.

FIG. 2 is a hardware block diagram showing the configuration of clock 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the circuit.

As shown in the figure, the buttock is composed of sensor unit 1 2, audio circuit 1 3, volume circuit 1 4, switch panel 1 5, LCD unit 1 6, snooze switch 1 7, amplifier 1 8 and speaker. 1 Switch panel 15 consisting of 9 has 4 buttons `` 1 '', `` 2 '', `` H '' and `` M '', alarm 1 and alarm 2 selection buttons, time setting, respectively Functions as a button and minute setting button. The LCD unit 16 is a 7-segment liquid crystal display unit with a backlight. May be. The snooze switch 17 is a switch for restarting the output from the audio circuit 13 after a predetermined time has elapsed after the output from the audio circuit 13 is turned off. The volume circuit 14 is a circuit that controls the output from the audio circuit 1 3 to the amplifier 1 8 and controls the volume from the speaker 1 9. The internal configuration of the sensor unit 1 2 is centered on the bus as shown in FIG. In addition, the reset circuit 20, SRAM 21, EEPR ○ M22, and control circuit (PAC 1 07) 23 are connected. Further, the control circuit 23 is provided with a reading unit (not shown) provided with an optical element IR-LED 24 which is an illuminating means and an image pickup element composed of CMOS. When sensor switch 1 1 is turned on, IR—LED 24 emits light and irradiates a dot pattern. The reflected light is read by the image pickup device of the reading unit through the lens, and once stored in the SRAM 21 by the control circuit 23 according to the program of the EEPROM 22 as a read signal, and then output to the audio circuit 13. ing.

The voice circuit 1 3 that has input the read signal through the interface (PI 0) 25 converts the coordinate value or code corresponding to the read signal under the control of the central control unit (MPU) 26, and Alternatively, the audio data corresponding to the code is read from the flash memory 27 and output from the speaker 19 via the amplifier 18. The flash memory 27 is provided with a voice determination table shown in FIG. This voice determination table will be described later.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where the figure 2 is tilted. A sticker 29 with a dot pattern printed is affixed to the bottom of FIG. The seal 29 is laminated on the upper layer with a dot pattern printed on one side, and has an adhesive layer on the other side. As described above, the dot pattern is read by the sensor, and the sound corresponding to the figure 2 character is emitted.

5 to 15 illustrate the dot pattern described above.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the dot pattern of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view showing an example of dot pattern dots and bit display of data defined therein. Figures 7 (a) and (b) show information centered on the keyboard. It is explanatory drawing which shows a dot.

The information input / output method using a dot pattern according to the present invention includes generation of a dot pattern 30, recognition of the dot pattern 30, and means for outputting information and a program from the dot pattern 30. That is, the dot pattern 30 is captured as image data by the camera, first the grid dot 3 3 is extracted, and then the key dot 3 1 is extracted based on the fact that the dot is not originally placed at the grid dot, Next, the information dot 32 is extracted and digitized to extract the information area to digitize the information, and the information program is output from the dot pattern 30 based on the numerical information. For example, information and programs such as voice are output from this dot pattern 30 to an information output device, personal computer, PDA or mobile phone.

The dot pattern 30 according to the present invention is generated by a dot code generation algorithm using fine dots, that is, key dots 3 1, information dots 3 2, and grid dots 3 3, in order to recognize information such as voice. Arrange according to predetermined rules. As shown in Fig. 5, the block of dot pattern 30 that represents information has 5 x 5 grid dots 3 3 centered around key dot 3 1 and the center surrounded by 4 grid dots 3 3 Place information dots 32 around the virtual point. Arbitrary numerical information is defined in this block. Note that the illustrated example of FIG. 5 shows a state in which four blocks (within the thick frame) of the dot pattern 30 are arranged in parallel. Of course, the dot pattern 30 is not limited to four blocks.

One corresponding information and program can be output to one block, or one corresponding information and program can be output to a plurality of blocks.

When the dot pattern 30 is captured by the camera as image data, the lattice dots 33 are not subject to distortion such as camera lens distortion, oblique imaging, paper expansion, media surface curvature, and printing. It can be corrected. Specifically, a correction function (Χ _π , Υ _η ) = f (Χ _η ', Υ _η ') for converting the distorted four-point lattice dot 3 3 into the original square is obtained, and the same function is obtained. Use to correct the information dot and find the correct vector of information dot 3 2.

If the dot pattern 3 0 is arranged with the grid dots 3 3, the image data captured by the camera with the dot pattern 3 0 corrects the distortion caused by the camera, so a popular type with a lens with a high distortion rate. Dot pattern with camera The image can be accurately recognized when the image data of 30 is captured. Further, even if the camera is tilted and read with respect to the surface of the dot pattern 30, the dot pattern 30 can be accurately recognized.

As shown in FIG. 5, the key dot 31 is a dot in which a single grid dot 33 located substantially at the center of the rectangular grid dot 33 is shifted in a certain direction. This key dot 3 1 is a representative point of the dot pattern 30 for one block representing the information dot 3 2. For example, the lattice dot 33 at the center of the block of the dot pattern 30 is shifted upward by 0.2 mm. When the information dot 3 2 represents the X and Y coordinate values, the coordinate point is the position where the key dot 3 1 is shifted by 0.2 mm downward. However, this numerical value is not limited to this, and can be varied according to the size of the dot pattern 30 block.

Information dot 32 is a dot that recognizes various information. This information dot 3 2 is arranged around the key dot 3 1 as a representative point, and the center surrounded by the four grid dots 33 is a virtual point. It is arranged at the end point expressed by Torr. For example, this information dot 32 is surrounded by grid dots 33, and as shown in Fig. 6, a dot 0.2mm away from the virtual point is in the direction and length represented by the vector. Rotate 45 degrees clockwise and place in 8 directions to represent 3 bits. Therefore, 3 bits X 16 = 4 8 bits can be expressed by one block dot pattern.

In the illustrated example, 3 bits are expressed by arranging in 8 directions. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to express 4 bits by arranging in 16 directions. Of course, various changes can be made. It is.

The dot diameter of Key Dot 311, Information Dot 32, or Grid Dot 33 is 0.1 mm considering the appearance, printing accuracy for paper quality, camera resolution and optimal digitization. Degree is desirable.

In addition, considering the amount of information required for the imaging area and misidentification of the various dots 31, 32, 33, the spacing between the grid dots 33 is preferably around 1 mm in length * width. In consideration of misidentification of grid dot 3 3 and information dot 3 2, the displacement of key dot 3 1 is preferably around 20% of the grid spacing.

The distance between this information dot 32 and the virtual point surrounded by the four grid dots 33 is expected to be about 15 to 30% of the distance between the adjacent virtual points. Masle. This is because if the distance between the information dot 32 and the virtual point is shorter than this distance, the dots are easily recognized as a large lump, and the dot pattern 30 becomes unsightly. On the other hand, if the distance between the information dot 3 2 and the virtual point is longer than this distance, it is difficult to identify which of the adjacent virtual points is the information dot 3 2 having the vector direction. Because it becomes.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), the information dot 3 2 has a grid interval of l mm, which is arranged from I to I ₁₆ around the key dot 3 1 in the clockwise direction, 4 mm X 4 mm Represents 3 bits X 1 6 = 4 8 bits.

Furthermore, sub-blocks that have independent information contents and are not affected by other information contents can be provided in the block. Figure 7 (b) illustrates this, and sub-blocks consisting of four information dots [

I 1 I 2 I 3 I I 5 6 7 I I 9 1 0 1 1 1 2]

, [1 _{1 3} , I. I, 5-I ₁₆ ] are such that independent data (3 bits X 4 = 12 bits) are expanded in the information dock.

It is desirable that the vector direction (rotation direction) of the information dots 3 2 be set evenly every 30 to 90 degrees.

FIG. 8 is an example of the information dot 32 and the bit display of the data defined therein, and shows another form.

In addition, if two types of information dots 32 are used, which are long and short from the virtual point surrounded by the grid dots 33, and the vector direction is 8 directions, 4 bits can be expressed. At this time, it is desirable that the longer one is about 2 5 30% of the distance between adjacent virtual points, and the shorter one is about 1 5 2 0%. However, it is desirable that the distance between the centers of the long and short information dots 32 is longer than the diameter of these dots.

The information dot 3 2 surrounded by the four grid dots 33 is preferably 1 dot in consideration of appearance. However, if you want to ignore the appearance and increase the amount of information, you can have a large amount of information by allocating 1 bit for each vector and expressing the information dot 3 2 with multiple dots. For example, in the concentric yen eight directions of the base-vector, the information dots 3 2 surrounded by lattice dots 3 3 4 points can represent information of 2 ^8, and 2 ⁸ 1 6 information dots of one block. Fig. 9 is an example of information dot 3 2 and the bit display of the data defined there. (A) has 2 dots, (b) has 4 dots and (c) has 5 dots. It shows things. - The dot pattern 30 shown in FIGS. 5 and 7 shows an example in which 16 (4 × 4) information dots 3 2 are arranged in one block. However, this information dot is not limited to the arrangement of 6 pieces in one block, but can be variously changed.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing another arrangement example of the dot pattern 30 in which the arrangement position of the key dot 31 is changed.

The key dot 31 does not necessarily need to be placed at the center of the rectangular dot grid 33 arranged in a rectangular shape. For example, it can be arranged at the corner of a block of grid dots 33. In this case, it is preferable that the information dots 3 2 are arranged in parallel starting from the key dot 3 1.

Fig. 11 shows the range of the same coordinate value in the dot pattern 30. The same coordinate value is registered in the dot pattern 30 in the square area with a side of 2 mm.

Figure 12 illustrates the angle of the dot pattern 30. By detecting the position of the key dot 31 described above, the angle (orientation) of the inclination of the dot pattern 30 in the plane direction can be determined. It has become possible to detect. Fig. 13 is a diagram showing an audio decision table showing correspondence between characters, angles, and audio.

The voice determination table consists of character code, angle, angle No. and voice address. When the dot pattern 30 is read by the sensor, the character code recorded in the dot pattern 30 is read and the character code is first determined. Next, when the angle of the dot pattern 30 is calculated with the key dot 31 as a reference, the angle No. is determined from this angle. The corresponding voice address is determined by the character code and the angle No. Voice address and are associated to the voice, for example, if the voice address is a "Hello", in the case of b is output voice as "good bye".

Fig. 14 is a table showing the correspondence between X and y coordinate values and parameters. As shown in the figure, the dot pattern 30 may contain coordinate values and codes. That is, when the coordinate value of the dot pattern 30 is, for example, x = 2 and y = 3, the parameter (code information) is defined by P _{3 2} .

Figure 15 shows an example of code and coordinate combination data. It is. In the figure, the company code and xy coordinates are stored along with the header and parity code.

FIGS. 16 to 17 are process flows showing basic operations of the clock 1 concerned.

First, the control unit of the sensor unit 12 determines whether or not the sensor switch 11 has been pressed (step 16 0 1). Specifically, the control unit determines whether the force by which the user has pressed the sensor switch 11, that is, whether or not the interrupt signal from the sensor switch 11 has been detected. When an interrupt signal is detected, the control unit shifts the process to step 1602, and when it does not determine that the interrupt signal is detected, it performs the process of step 1601 again.

In step 1 6 0 2, the reading mode is ON. In this process, the control unit sets the reading flag to “1”.

Next, it is determined whether or not FIG. 2 has been placed on stage 6 (step 1 6 0 3). The determination of whether figure 2 has been placed is based on whether sensor unit 1 2 is ready to read dot pattern 30 on the bottom surface of figure 2 for a certain period of time (10 seconds or more). When the figure 2 is placed by the user, the dot pattern 30 read by the sensor is transmitted to the control unit.

Next, the control unit extracts code information from the read image information by an image processing algorithm (step 1604).

Next, the control unit calculates the angle of the dot pattern 30 from the position of the key dot 31 (step 16 0 5). More specifically, the control unit measures the angle between the imaging axis of the camera and the vertical axis of the dot pattern part from the positional relationship between the grid dot 3 3 and the key dot 3 1 of the read dot pattern 30. And this is memorize | stored in a memory | storage part.

Next, the audio to be output is determined (step 1 6 0 6). Here, referring to the voice determination table stored in the storage unit, the code information extracted in the process of step 1604 and the voice address corresponding to the angle calculated in the process of step 1605 are displayed. decide.

Next, the voice of FIG. 2 is output (step 1 7 0 1). The control unit causes the AZD converter 28 to output voice data corresponding to the voice address determined in the processing of step 1 6 06. The audio data output to the / 0 converter 2 8 is converted into an analog audio signal, and then the amplifier 1 8 Is output from the speaker power 19.

Next, Fig. 17 explains how to play by changing the voice data by changing the direction of Fig. 2 on the pedestal, and outputting various voices. First, the control unit has the direction of Fig. 2 Determine if it has changed (Step 1 7 0 2).

Specifically, it is determined whether or not 10 seconds have passed after the direction of FIG. 2 is changed with reference to the above-mentioned key dot 31 after the above-described voice output of FIG. The control unit reads the timer value and determines whether or not the timer value has reached 10 seconds (step 1703). If it is determined that the time has reached 10 seconds, the process moves to step 1704, and if it is not determined that the time has reached 10 seconds, the process in step 1703 is performed again.

In step 1 7 0 4, set the reading mode to 〇 F F. In this process, the control unit sets the reading flag to “0” and ends this process.

FIG. 18 to FIG. 20 are a processing window showing the alarm setting operation of the clock 1 concerned.

First, it is determined whether or not the alarm buttons 8a and 8b have been pressed for a long time (step 1 8 0 1). When the alarm button 8a or 8b is pressed and held by the user, an interrupt signal is generated and sent to the control unit. When the interrupt processing is applied in the above, the control unit sets the alarm setting mode to ON (step 1800). Specifically, at this time, the control unit sets the alarm setting flag to “1”.

Next, the control unit determines whether or not the H button 10 has been pressed (step 180.03). When the H button 10 is pressed by the user, the number of times the H button 10 is pressed is set as the time. The user may set the time by clicking and holding the I- I button 10 and adding the time value over time to stop it at a desired time. Here, the control unit stores the value input from the Η button 10 as time setting data (step 1 8 0 4). Next, it is determined whether or not the Μ button 9 is pressed (step 1 8 0 Five ) . The user can set the minutes by pressing the Μ button 9 or by clicking and holding the Μ button 9 to add the minute values over time and stop at the desired amount. Good. In this way, the control unit The input value is stored as minute setting data (step 1860). Next, the alarm time is determined on the basis of the processing in step 1840 and step 1806 (step 1880). The control unit determines the alarm set time based on the time data stored in the process of step 1840 and the minute data stored in the process of step 1806 and stores it as the alarm time set data.

Next, the control unit determines whether or not the figure 2 is placed on the stage 6 (step 1910 1). When the figure 2 is placed by the user, the sensor detects the dot pattern 30 and sends a detection signal to the control unit.

In step 1 9 0 2, it is determined whether or not sensor switch 1 1 is pressed. The control unit determines whether the sensor switch 11 has been pressed by the user, that is, whether an interrupt signal from the sensor switch 11 has been detected. When the sensor switch 11 is pressed and an interrupt process is applied to the control unit, a sound corresponding to the figure 2 is reproduced (step 190). In this process, the audio from the speaker 19 is reproduced from the speaker 19 by performing the above-mentioned processes from step 160 to step 160. Then, after this process is completed, the process is moved to step 1904.

Although it will be left in this state, the control unit repeatedly determines whether it is the alarm set time (step 190). That is, the control unit reads the value of the timer and determines whether or not it matches the value of the data stored in the processing of step 180, ie, the time set for the alarm. If they coincide with each other, that is, if the alarm set time is reached, the voice of the figure set in the above is output from the speech force 19 (step 190).

On the other hand, if the sensor switch 1 1 is not pressed in step 1 9 0 2, the sound corresponding to the figure 2 placed on the base 3 in step 1 9 0 1 is not played back. The sound of FIG. 2 previously placed on the pedestal 3 is reproduced. Specifically, when the control unit detects that it is an alarm time (step 1960), the previously registered voice (for example, the figure 2 stored when the previous sensor switch 1 1 was pressed) is stored. (Sound corresponding to) is output (step 190).

On the other hand, if the sensor switch 1 1 is pressed without the figure 2 itself being placed on the pedestal 3 in step 1 9 0 1 '(step 2 0 0 1), When the switch 1 1 is pressed, the BGM stored in the storage unit is played (Step 2 0 0 2), and when the alarm set time is reached (Step 2 0 0 3), the BGM is played from the speaker 19 (Step 2 0 0 4).

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

Fig. 2 1 to Fig. 2 2 show that miniatures (figures objects) 3 4 a and 3 4 b such as houses and mountains are formed on the pedestal. It emits voices and lines corresponding to the miniature (Fig. Object) 3 4 a and 3 4 b at that position.

For example, as shown in Fig. 21, if Figure 2 is placed near a mountain miniature (Figure Object) 3 4 a, you would like to go to the mountain. Speaker 1 9 As shown in Fig. 22, when the figure 2 is moved to the neighborhood of the house miniature 3 4 b, it speaks the words related to the house, such as “I am right now”.

Specifically, the dot pattern 30 is registered as a coordinate value on the bottom surface of FIG. 2, and the sensor reads the dot pattern 30 on the bottom surface of FIG. By detecting the (orientation), the position of figure 2 on pedestal 3 can be detected, so the sound corresponding to the miniature (figuage object) 3 4 a, 3 4 b on pedestal 3 It is possible to output information.

Fig. 2 3 shows that the figure 2 itself is composed of several figures and miniatures (figure objects) such as a person and a house as the figure stage. When the figure 2 position is shifted, the miniature ( It emits a different sound corresponding to the figure object.

In Figure 23, dogs, women, men, and house miniatures (figure objects) are placed on the buoy stage 5 of FIG. When the figure 2 is placed so that the dog is positioned on the reading hole 35, a voice related to the dog such as “One One” is emitted. Similarly, if the figure 2 is placed so that the male is positioned on the reading hole 35, the voice corresponding to the male will be displayed. If the female is positioned on the reading hole 35, the voice corresponding to the female will be displayed. 3 When it is positioned 5 above, it will sound the sound corresponding to the house.

Fig. 2 4 to Fig. 25 show that Fig. 2 itself has several miniatures (Fig. In this embodiment, the LED 36 for irradiation is built in the 'clock 1'.

This illumination LED 36 is provided with a red LED, for example, visible light separately from IR-LEi 4 for dot pattern reading on sensor unit 12 ^: red LED synchronized with IR-LED 24 irradiation. , Irradiate the red LED light from the reading hole 35 to the top of the pedestal 3 and irradiate the interior of the miniature (figure object) so that the miniature (figuage object) itself emits light. A production effect is obtained. It is desirable that the red LED emits light in synchronization with the reproduction of the sound information corresponding to the dot pattern 30 read by the IR—LED 24 from 19. The bottom surface of the figure 2 preferably has a dot pattern 30 formed on a light-transmitting plastic film surface.

In FIG. 24, FIG. 2 is placed so that the cat is positioned on the reading hole 35. In this case, a sound corresponding to the cat, such as “Niya ni Nyaichi”, is emitted, and the red LED emits light to illuminate the cat. In FIG. 25, FIG. 2 is placed so that the dog is positioned on the reading hole 35. In this case, the voice corresponding to the dog such as “One One” is emitted and the red LED emits light to irradiate the dog. Needless to say, the LED for irradiation is not limited to red but may be blue, green, white or the like. Also, it is not necessary to keep the light emission state, it can be flashed. With such effects, it becomes possible for the user to visually recognize the coincidence between the reproduction of voice and speech and the miniature (figure object).

Fig. 26 to Fig. 27 show the clock 1 main unit with multiple sensors (two in this case). In this way, two reading holes 35a and 35b are opened with a predetermined distance corresponding to each sensor position.

As shown in Fig. 26, when two figures 2 are brought close to each other, a voice saying "I love you" is emitted. As shown in Fig. 27, when two figures 2 are moved away, a voice saying "Goodbye" is emitted. In this way, changing the distance between the two figures 2 produces different sounds.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of a calculation formula for calculating the distance 1 between the figures 2 a and 2 b from the positions and orientations of the two figures 2 a and 2 b.

The coordinate value force S (, x,, y) in the coordinate system A consisting of the dot pattern on the bottom surface of the figure 2 a, and the coordinate system B consisting of the dot pattern on the bottom surface of the figure 2 b Suppose that the coordinate value at is ( ₂ χ, ₂ y).

When the dot pattern 30 of both figures is read by each sensor unit 12, the coordinates of the imaging center of the sensor unit 12 in the coordinate system A and the coordinate system B are obtained. The control unit of sensor unit 1 2 changes the coordinate system to a coordinate system based on the imaging center, and corrects the coordinate value. The coordinate values of the figure 2 a corrected d X ',, y') , figure coordinate value of _{_{2 b (2 x ', 2}} y') to be. At this time, the distance 1 between the centers of the figures 2 a and 2 b is as follows.

1 = {(a + x 'one, χ') ² + ( ₂ y 'y') ² }

It becomes. As a result, the distance between the figures 2a and 2b on the pedestal is calculated.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in parameters when the position and angle of the figure 2 are changed over a predetermined time.

It is assumed that the user has moved the figure 2 force; from (a) to (b). At this time, it is assumed that the coordinate value in the coordinate system C of the key dot 31 in the dot pattern 30 is (, x,, y). When fig-2 is moved, the coordinate system moves from C to D, and key dot 3 1 also moves. The moved keyboard 31 has the coordinate value ( _{l X} ,, y) in the coordinate system D, but the coordinate value in the coordinate system is ( ₂ x, ₂ y). Therefore, the movement amount X of FIG. ² is f, ( ₂ x− _t χ) ² + ( ₂ 7−, y) ² }.

Also, if the angle between the vertical axis of Figure 2 and the vertical axis of pedestal 3 in (a) is 0 ₂ , the angle changed by the movement, that is, the amount of rotation Θ is Θ ₂ — 0 , Becomes.

The direction in which the card is moved (vector) is α.

From the above, by moving the figure from (a) to (b), the coordinate values (, x,, y) in (a), the coordinate values ( ₂ x, ₂ y) in (b), the movement amount X, Seven parameters are obtained: angle 0 in (a), angle S ₂ in (b), and movement direction of figure 2. Furthermore, position the time t ,, in place the time at the position of (b) and t _2, at the time of movement between t = t ₂ of (a) - can be t, also parameters.

In this way, moving the figure or force on the pedestal changes the speech playback content using the distance and direction of movement and the deviation of the rotation angle as a parameter, or determines superiority or inferiority using this parameter. And you may improve game nature.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment shown in the figure, the pedestal input device 37 is connected to a general-purpose converter 38 using a USB cable or the like.

Thus, the present invention can be used only as an input device. In such a case, the pedestal input device 37 performs only time input and alarm time input by a user's button operation, and the basic operation processing, alarm setting processing and clock display described above are performed by the computer 38. Anyway. As an application other than a clock, video and audio may be played on the computer 38 according to the position and movement of the two figures on the pedestal.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which the present invention is used as an arcade game. On the pedestal 4.0 of the game machine 39, a plurality of reading holes 35 are opened. The figure 2 may be placed in the reading hole 35, or a force 41 having a dot pattern 30 formed on one surface may be placed instead of the figure 2.

In this case, when a player inserts coins and places the surface on which the dot pattern 30 is provided on the reading hole 35, the corresponding parameters are read according to the dot code, angle and position of the card 41. The game is performed by judging the superiority or inferiority of the opponent or the computer by the combination of the parameters. The winning / losing result is displayed on the LCD screen 42.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment shown in the figure, two pedestal input devices 3 7 are connected to the video game machine main body with a cable or the like, and the video game machine 4 3 and the television (or display device) 4 4 are connected to a video / audio cable or the like. Connect with. In this state, when the card 4 1 is placed on the reading hole 3 5 of the pedestal-shaped input device 3 7 with the surface provided with the dot pattern 3 0 facing downward, The corresponding parameters are read out. Then, the control unit of the video game machine 44 determines the superiority or inferiority based on the parameters of the cards 41 based on the program. The winning / losing result is displayed on the TV screen. Next, a technique for changing the progress of the game using the figure by operating the figure on the pedestal will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 39. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. I on stage on top of pedestal An R filter is provided, and a glass plate is disposed thereon.

The player plays the game by placing his own figure on the glass plate.

A sensor unit 12 as an optical reading means is provided inside the pedestal. However, since these configurations are as shown in FIGS. 2 to 3, description thereof will be omitted.

The sensor unit 1 2 SR AM 2 1, EEPROM 2 2 or the flash memory 2 7 on the audio circuit side are judged to make the control circuit 2 3 or the central control unit (MPU) 2 6 function as a judgment unit. The program is stored. This judgment program is for judging the movement of the figure on the stage surface. For example, tapping the figure on the stage surface (repeating and moving away from the stage surface), sliding (on the stage surface) Motion), scratch (reciprocating motion in a linear direction within a narrow range on the stage surface), etc. are detected based on changes in the read signal from the sensor.

Fig. 33 (a) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the figure is continuously hit on the stage surface of the pedestal, and Fig. 33 (b) shows an image taken by the sensor (optical reading means).

The determination program confirms that the figure is continuously tapped on the stage surface when the field of view of the image captured by the sensor repeats the bright and dark state at predetermined intervals as shown in FIG. recognize.

That is, the left figure in Fig. 33 (b) is a captured image with the bottom of the figure installed on the stage surface, and the right figure shows the bottom of the figure separated from the stage surface (floating). It is a captured image of a state.

In this way, in the tapping operation, the determination program (determination unit) only needs to detect the change in brightness of the image captured by the sensor. During the tapping operation, the state shown in the left figure of Fig. 3 3 (b) There is no need to read the dot pattern.

When detecting the tapping operation, the figure is once placed on the stage. At this time, the sensor reads the dot pattern formed on the bottom surface of the figure, and the dot pattern means the figure.

You can read ID, etc.

After that, the judgment program (determination unit) clears the captured image obtained from the sensor. Since only dark changes need to be detected, the tabbing operation can be identified efficiently and reliably.

Fig. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which the figure is tilted on the stage surface. Figs. 35 (a) and (b) show the direction in which the figure is tilted and the captured image at that time. .

When the figure is tilted on the stage surface, the portion near the stage surface in the imaging field is bright and the portion away from the stage surface is dark. Using this characteristic, the judgment program analyzes the image obtained from the sensor and detects the direction in which the figure is tilted.

For example, when viewing the stage surface in the field in a role-playing game or the like and changing the scenery displayed on the display device according to the direction of the figure, the display can be changed in accordance with the operation of the figure as follows.

For example, if you tilt the figure forward (chilled down), you can display the bottom of the field with the viewpoint from the figure down.

If the figure is tilted backwards (tilde up), the top of the field may be displayed with the viewpoint as seen from the figure facing up.

Similarly, if the figure is tilted to the right, the viewpoint seen from the figure is moved to the right, and if the figure is tilted to the left, the viewpoint seen from the figure is moved to the left. That's fine.

It should be noted that the change in the output information (here, image information) when the figure is tilted is not limited to the above, and it can be anything.

For example, in the case of a shooting game, you can try to avoid the missile attack from the enemy to the left and right by operating the figure as an operation lever. Figure 36 shows the dot trajectory on the captured image when the figure is rotated with the direction fixed on the stage surface.

The output information can be changed by moving the figure along the stage surface (Darid sliding).

Figure 36 (a) explains the movement of the figure on the stage surface at this time, and (b) shows the locus of the afterimage of the dot pattern corresponding to it. The image focusing on the afterimage trajectory of (c) is The

In other words, if the determination program changes the trajectory force of a linear afterimage having a start point and an end point as shown in the figure (c), the figure is moved on the stage surface as shown in the figure (a). Identify that.

By rotating the figure on the stage in this way, it is possible to change the character's physical strength, intelligence, magic power, and other attribute values defined in the figure and to input commands.

Figure 37 shows the trajectory of the dot on the captured image when the figure is moved back and forth or back and forth in a short distance (scratch) with the direction kept constant on the stage surface.

Fig. 37 (a) illustrates the movement of the figure on the stage surface at this time, and (b) shows the locus of the afterimage of the dot pattern corresponding to it.

In other words, the judgment program determines that the trajectory force of a linear afterimage having a viewpoint and an end point; if the figure changes as shown in Fig. 5 (b), the figure is scratched back and forth on the stage surface. Identify.

By scratching the figure on the stage in this way, the character's physical strength, intelligence, magic power, and other attribute values and parameters defined in the figure are changed, and commands are input. Can be done.

By detecting the number, speed, duration, etc. of this scratch operation, the attribute values and parameters may be further changed.

Figure 38 shows the dot trajectory when it is rotated in a frame shape around the axis of the figure body on the stage surface.

Fig. 38 (a) illustrates the movement of the figure on the stage at this time, and (b) shows the locus of the dot afterimage of the corresponding dot pattern.

That is, the determination program identifies that the figure has rotated clockwise or counterclockwise on the stage surface when the locus force of the linear afterimage having the start point and the end point changes as shown in FIG.

By rotating the figure in a frame shape on the stage in this way, the character's physical strength, intelligence, magic power, and other attribute values and parameters defined in the figure are changed, and commands are input. It is possible The

By detecting the number of rotations, speed, duration, etc., the attribute values and parameters may be further changed.

Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment.

For example, the description has been made assuming that the pedestal is a portable type such as a cucumber, but it may be a large pedestal installed in a game center or the like. In addition, a camera as an imaging means attached to the pedestal may be arranged so that a single or a small number of cameras face the back of the stage so that almost the entire back of the stage can be imaged (Fig. 39 ( Reference to a) and (b) At this time, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the infrared ray LED as the irradiation means of the irradiation light is arranged on the inner side of the side wall of the pedestal, thereby reading the camera. It can be arranged so as not to interfere with light extraction.

In this way, almost the entire back surface of the stage can be imaged with a single camera or a small number of cameras, so that the dot pattern on the bottom of the figure can be reliably placed even if the figure is freely arranged on the stage surface. It can be read.

Also, as shown in FIG. 40, the stage may be provided with a plurality of reading holes for each stage, and a figure is placed on each reading hole. In this case, a monitor (display device) is arranged on the opposite side of the stage where the player is located, and the game may be advanced by the video displayed on the monitor.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41, a single camera (optical reading means) may be arranged in each pedestal, and the entire stage surface may be imaged by this camera. In this way, the figure can be freely arranged on the stage surface. Industrial applicability

The present invention relates to an alarm clock whose utterance is an alarm by a character, a sound reproduction device corresponding to a figure in which a dot pattern is formed, a game device using a force pattern in which a dot pattern is formed, and a personal combination. It can be applied to an input device of a computer or a game machine. ·

Claims

6/107103 27 Claims

1. A figure having at least a dot pattern formed on the bottom; a stage on which the figure is placed; and one or two or more reading holes provided in the stage to irradiate the reading light and reflect the reflected light. An optical reading means to read the dot pattern with

Storage means for storing audio information, image information, video information, character information, graphic information, symbol information, programs and / or game parameters, etc. corresponding to the read results;

An information reproducing apparatus comprising: a pedestal provided with an output means for outputting output information such as voice, image, moving image, character, figure, symbol, program, and Z or game parameters read from the storage means.

2. The pedestal includes clock means and alarm setting means for setting an alarm time for the clock means, and when the clock means detects that the alarm time is set, the dot pattern 2. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein audio information and / or image information corresponding to the information is read from the storage unit and output via the output unit.

3. A dot for detecting the orientation is arranged in the dot pattern, and the optical reading unit detects the angle of the dot pattern by reading the dot, and corresponds to the angle from the storage unit. 2. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, which outputs audio information and Z or image information.

4. The dot pattern formed on the bottom of the figure defines the XY coordinate, and the optical reading means of the pedestal reads the XY coordinate from the dot pattern on the bottom that differs depending on the location of the figure on the stage. 2. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein audio information and image information corresponding to the information is read from the storage means and output.

5. The stage of the pedestal is provided with two or more reading holes, and each XY coordinate is read from a dot pattern provided at the bottom of two or more figures placed on the stage. 2. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the distance between the figures on the stage is detected, and audio information and / or image information corresponding to the distance is read from the storage means and output.

6. The figure comprises a plurality of figure objects 卜 provided on a single figure stage,

The optical reading means includes dots formed on the bottom of the figure stage. 2. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information and / or image information corresponding to the figure object arranged at the irradiated portion of the reading light is read from the storage means and output by reading the pattern.

7. The portion of the figure stage where at least the figure object is disposed is made of a translucent member, and the irradiation light emitted from the reading hole of the pedestal illuminates the figure object at the reading position. Information playback device.

8. The information reproducing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a card having a dot pattern formed on at least one surface is used instead of the figure.

9. An input device equipped with a stage on which a figure or a force pad with a dot pattern formed on at least the bottom or one surface is placed on the top surface.

One or more reading holes provided in the stage;

An optical reading means for reading a dot pattern with reflected light of reading light emitted from the reading hole;

Storage means for storing XY coordinates or Z and code information corresponding to the dot pattern;

An information input device comprising XY coordinates or Z read from the storage means and output means for outputting code information.

1 0. The optical reading means is a voice corresponding to a movement amount, a rotation amount, a movement direction and / or a movement time obtained by moving the figure or force on the pedestal on the stage. 10. The information reproducing apparatus or information input apparatus according to claim 1, wherein information or / and image information is read from the storage means and output.

1〗. The pedestal includes a determination unit that detects repeated contact and separation of the bottom of the figure through the optical reading unit, and the output information is determined based on the determination result of the determination unit. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1 to be changed.

1 2. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1 or 11, wherein the determination unit detects a speed, number of times, and / or duration of repeated contact and separation of the bottom of the figure with the stage.

1 3. After the optical reading means captures the dot pattern at the bottom of the figure and recognizes the code value or the coordinate value defined by the dot pattern, the determination unit is By detecting a change in brightness from the imaged information by the reading means, the bottom portion of the figure is The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein repeated contact with and separation from a die is detected.

14. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the determination unit detects that the figure is tilted with respect to the stage surface due to a difference in brightness in an imaging field of view of the optical reading unit.

15. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the determination unit detects an operation of the figure along the stage surface based on an afterimage of a dot pattern read by the optical reading unit.

1 6. The determination unit performs a circular motion of the figure on the stage surface when a line connecting the start point and the end point as a dot afterimage is linear and the line is rotated. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the information reproducing apparatus detects an error.

1 7. The determination unit scratches the figure on the stage surface when the line connecting the start point and the end point as a dot afterimage is linear and the start point and end point of the line are switched. 16. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the information reproducing apparatus detects that the information is being played.

1 8. The pedestal has a single optical reading means for imaging the back side of the stage surface opposite to the surface on which the figure is placed, and an illuminating means for irradiating the back surface of the stage. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein 19. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the base is a base of an installed game machine.