WO2008053591A1

WO2008053591A1 - Exercise supporting device, and detecting device

Info

Publication number: WO2008053591A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/001182
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hiromu Ueshima
Original assignee: Ssd Company Limited
Priority date: 2006-10-31
Filing date: 2007-10-30
Publication date: 2008-05-08
Also published as: JPWO2008053591A1

Abstract

Provided is an exercise supporting device which instructs a player an input by not only feet but also hands while utilizing an input device placed on the floor, so that it allows the player to perform an exercise by not only the foot exercise but also a whole body exercise using hands, too. Moving objects (56H) are so subsequently displayed on a TV screen (5) as move downward along paths (a2 and a3). Also displayed a mat object (54) corresponding to a mat (2) as the input device. At the timing when the moving objects (56H) arrive at step zones (A2 and A3) of the mat object (54), the player has to push the step areas (ST2 and ST3), as corresponding to those step zones (A2 and A3), of the mat (2) by hands.

Description

Specification

Exercise support device and detection device

Technical field

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an exercise support apparatus and a related technique for assisting an exercise by guiding a motion with a video to a player.

Background art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a dance game device. In this dance game apparatus, step position indication marks M1 to M4 (collectively, mark M) are displayed that scroll sequentially from the upper part of the screen to the lower part at a predetermined speed. Stationary marks S1 to S4 (collectively Mark S) indicating the lower left and upper right marks displayed at the bottom of the screen are for timing instructions. The scrolled mark M completely overlaps the stationary mark S. The state guides the timing of the stepping action. The player, following the marks M and S, depresses the indicated step and enjoys the dance game.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2 00 _ 3 7 4 90

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] However, since the mark M only indicates the stepping position, the player attempts to step on the indicated stepped part with his / her foot. Although the dance image D is displayed, whether or not to perform the hand movement performed by the dance image D is arbitrary for the player, and regardless of the score, it is weak as a motivation for the player to move the hand.

[0005] As described above, in the case of a system using an input device placed on a floor surface such as a step platform, there is no system intended to move a hand like a foot.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an exercise support device and related technology capable of giving a manual input instruction to a player while using an input device placed on the floor. is there. [0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide an exercise support apparatus and related technology capable of supporting by video an anaerobic exercise and an aerobic exercise alternately.

[0008] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a detection device capable of detecting not only a foot but also a hand while using an input device placed on a floor, and a related technique.

Means for solving the problem

[0009] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an exercise support device is an exercise support device that is used by being connected to a display device, and is placed on a floor surface, each of which receives an input from the player. An input unit including a plurality of detection units to detect, a plurality of response objects corresponding to the plurality of detection units, each responding to detection of an input by the corresponding detection unit, and each of the response objects 卜Video signal generating means for generating a video signal representing a moving object for instructing an input position and timing to the player and outputting the video signal to the display device. The moving object includes a moving object for a hand that indicates a position and timing of input by a hand.

[0010] According to this configuration, since the input instruction by hand can be given to the player while using the input means placed on the floor surface, the whole body exercise using the hand is given to the player. Can be done. In addition, since the player needs to operate the input means on the floor by hand, if the reference state is raised, it is possible to cause the player to perform an exercise different from the exercise of moving the hand in the reference state. .

[001 1] In this exercise support apparatus, the moving object includes a moving object for a foot that indicates a position and timing of an input by the foot.

[0012] According to this configuration, the player can be instructed not only by the foot but also by the hand while using the input means placed on the floor surface. Allows the player to perform full-body exercises using hands

[0013] In the exercise support apparatus, two detection means detect an input. In the case, when the other detection means detects an input, it further comprises a determination means for determining that the input by hand has been performed.

[0014] According to this configuration, it is possible to easily detect input by hand while using the input means placed on the floor surface. Here, when the two detection means detect the input, it is determined that the player is on the detection means with both feet. If the other detection means detects an input, it is determined that the player has input with one hand. If the other two detection means detect the input, it is determined that the player has input with both hands.

[0015] In the first stage, the exercise support device performs the anaerobic exercise when the player inputs at the input position and the input timing indicated by the movement object において in the first stage. The moving object is controlled so that, in the second stage, when the player inputs at the input position and the input timing indicated by the moving object, the player performs the aerobic exercise. Control means for controlling the moving object is further provided.

[001 6] According to this configuration, it is possible to cause the player to perform an anaerobic exercise that exercises muscles and enhances metabolism, and an aerobic exercise that exercises while sufficiently taking in oxygen.

[001 7] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the exercise support device is an exercise support device used by being connected to a display device, and is placed on the floor surface, each of which is input from the player. Input means including a plurality of detection means for detecting a plurality of response objects, a plurality of response objects corresponding to the plurality of detection means, each responding to detection of an input by the corresponding detection means, and the response object Video signal generating means that moves on a corresponding movement path, generates a video signal representing a moving object that instructs the player to input position and input timing, and outputs the video signal to the display device; In the stage 1, when the player makes an input at the input position and input timing indicated by the moving object 卜, the player As will perform dynamic pre The moving object is controlled, and in the second stage, when the player makes an input at the input position and input timing indicated by the moving object 卜, the player performs an aerobic exercise. And a control means for controlling the moving object.

[0018] According to this configuration, it is possible to cause the player to perform an anaerobic exercise that exercises muscles and increases metabolism and an aerobic exercise that exercises while sufficiently taking in oxygen.

[001 9] In the exercise support apparatus according to the first and second aspects, the control means alternately executes the first stage and the second stage.

[0020] According to this configuration, it is possible to cause the player to alternately perform anaerobic exercise and aerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise, represented by muscle training, has the disadvantage of not being tired immediately. This is because during exercise, oxygen supply cannot keep up and lactic acid accumulates in the muscles. The advantage of anaerobic exercise is that it can improve metabolism and create a body that can easily burn fat. On the other hand, the aerobic demerit is that it takes time for fat to burn. The merit of aerobic exercise is that it takes in enough oxygen to burn fat. Therefore, by alternately performing these exercises, each advantage can be utilized while supplementing each other's demerits. In other words, even if lactic acid is produced by anaerobic exercise, it is used by aerobic exercise, so it is difficult to accumulate fatigue, and sufficient oxygen is taken into the muscle stimulated by anaerobic exercise. Can burn fat effectively.

[0021] In these exercise support apparatuses, the control means executes the first stage before the second stage.

[0022] According to this configuration, since anaerobic exercise is first performed to make the body easy to burn fat, and then aerobic exercise is performed, the fat burning is more effective than the opposite case. It can be performed. In other words, if you do aerobic exercise for the first time, the aerobic exercise at that time is difficult to burn fat, If you do anaerobic exercises for the first time, you won't get tired if you do it for a short time, so this will not be a demerit, leaving only the benefits of making muscles that are easy to burn fat.

[0023] According to the third aspect of the present invention, the detection device is placed on a floor surface, each of which includes a plurality of detection means for detecting an input from a user, and the two detection means. A detecting means for determining that a manual input has been performed when the other detecting means detects an input.

[0024] According to this configuration, it is possible to easily detect input by hand while using input means placed on the floor. Here, when two detection means detect the input, it is determined that the user is on the detection means with both feet. If the other detection means detects the input, it is determined that the user has input with one hand. In addition, when the other two detection means detect the input, it is determined that the user inputs with both hands.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0025] The novel features of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. However, the invention itself and other features and advantages will be readily understood by reading the detailed description of specific embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an overall configuration of an exercise support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the mat unit 7, the adapter 1, and the cartridge 3 of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a view showing an anaerobic exercise preparation screen.

FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of an anaerobic exercise play screen.

[FIG. 5] An example of an aerobic exercise preparation screen.

FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of an aerobic exercise play screen.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of exercise size processing performed by the processor 20 of FIG.

[Figure 8] Shows the flow of the preparation screen display process executed in steps S1 and S9 in Figure 7. This is a flow chart.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of the play screen display process executed in steps S 5 and S 13 of FIG.

[FIG. 10] A conceptual diagram of programs and data stored in the external memory 2 2 of FIG.

FIG. 1 1 is an explanatory diagram of musical score data 3 9 to 4 2 in FIG.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of appearance pattern data 37 and 38 in FIG.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the relationship between the note picker included in the appearance pattern data 3 7 and 3 8 in FIG. 12, the type of mobile object, and the appearance path.

Explanation of symbols

[0027] 1 ... adapter, 3 ... cartridge, 5 ... television monitor, 7 ... mat unit, 2 0 ... processor, 2 2 ... external memory, 2 4 '"IR receiver, 3 0 ... IR light emitting unit, 3 2 ~ MCU, ST 1 to ST 4 ... Stepping area, SW 1 to SW 4 ... Foot switch, 3 2 ... Application program, 3 3 to 3 6 ... Image data, 3 7, 3 8 ... Appearance pattern data, 3 9 to 4 2 … Score data, 4 3… voice waveform data.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is incorporated.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the overall configuration of an exercise support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the exercise support system includes an adapter 1, a cartridge 3, a mat unit 7, and a television monitor 5. The adapter 1 is equipped with a cartridge 3 and has a power supply circuit for supplying a power supply voltage to the power cartridge 14. The adapter 1 is connected to the television monitor 5 by an AV cable 9. Therefore, the video signal VD and the audio signal AU created by the cartridge 3 can be supplied to the television monitor 5 through the adapter 1 and the AV cable 9. wear. As a result, various screens to be described later can be displayed on the television monitor 5, and music and sound effects can be output from the sound power (not shown).

The mat unit 7 includes a mat 2 and a circuit box 4. The circuit box 4 is attached to one end of the mat 2. A power switch 8 is provided on the surface of the circuit box 4, and an infrared filter 6 that transmits only infrared rays is attached to one end of the circuit box 4. An infrared (IR) light emitting unit 30 (described later) including an infrared light emitting diode (not shown) is disposed on the back side of the infrared filter 6. On the other hand, four step areas S T 1, S T 2, S T 3 and S T 4 are formed on the surface of the mat 2. Inside the mat 2, foot switches SW1, SW2, SW3 and SW4 are provided corresponding to the step areas ST1, ST2, ST3 and ST4. When the step areas ST1, ST2, ST3 and ST4 are stepped on, the corresponding foot switches SW1, SW2, SW3 and SW4 are turned on. The foot switches SW1 to SW4 are configured by, for example, a membrane switch.

[0031] Here, the foot switches SW1 to SW4 may be collectively referred to as a foot switch SW. In addition, the step region ST 1 to ST 4 may be collectively referred to as the step region ST.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the mat unit 7, the adapter 1, and the cartridge 3 of FIG. Referring to FIG. 2, mat unit 7 includes an infrared light (IR) light emitting unit 30, MCU (MicroContrloleUnit) 32, and foot switches SW1 to SW4. The IR light emitting unit 30 and the MCU 32 are built in the circuit box 4. The foot switches SW1 to SW4 are provided inside the mat 2. The MCU 32 receives the on / off information of the foot switches SW1 to SW4, drives the IR light emitting unit 30, and transmits the on / off information of the foot switches SW1 to SW4 via infrared communication via infrared communication. Send to one 24.

[0033] —On the other hand, the cartridge 3 attached to the adapter 1 includes a processor 20 and an external memory 22, and the adapter 1 includes an infrared (IR) receiver 24. Including. The infrared signal transmitted from the IR light emitting unit 30 of the MATTONIT 7, that is, the on / off information of the foot switches SW1 to SW4, is received by the IR receiver 24 of the adapter 1 and is given to the processor 20 of the power bridge 3. The external memory 22 includes necessary items such as ROM, RAM, and flash memory according to the specifications of the system.

An external memory 22 is connected to the processor 20 of the cartridge 3. The external memory 22 includes a program area, an image data area, and an audio data area. In the program area, control programs (including application programs) are stored. In the image data area, all image data constituting various screens displayed on the television monitor 5 and other necessary image data are stored. Audio data for music and sound effects is stored in the audio data area. The processor 20 executes the control program in the program area, reads the image data in the image data area and the audio data in the audio data area, performs necessary processing, and generates the video signal VD and the audio signal A U. The video signal VD and the audio signal A U are supplied from the adapter 1 to the television monitor 5 through the AV cable 9. As a result, various screens are displayed on the television monitor 5, and the player performs an operation in accordance with the instruction. Then, the processor 20 executes processing corresponding to various screens to be described later based on the on / off information of the foot switches SW1 to SW4 from the IR receiver 24.

[0035] Although not shown, the processor 20 includes various functional blocks such as a CPU (Centra IP processing unit), a graphics processor, a sound processor, and a DMA controller, and is used when capturing an analog signal. A / D converter, infrared signal (foot switch SW1 to SW4 on / off information) Input / output control circuit that receives input digital signals such as key operation signals and gives output digital signals to external devices, internal memory, etc. including.

The CPU executes a control program stored in the external memory 22. f / The digital signal from the D converter and the digital signal from the input / output control circuit are given to the CPU, and the CPU executes necessary operations according to these signals according to the control program. The graphics processor generates the video signal VD that represents the image to be displayed on the television monitor 5 by performing the graphic processing required by the CPU calculation result on the image data stored in the external memory 22 To do. The sound processor performs a sound process necessary for the sound data stored in the external memory 22 according to the calculation result of the CPU, and generates an audio signal AU 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.

[0037] Next, various screens displayed on the television monitor 5 by the processor 20 will be described. The processor 20 alternately repeats the display for the anaerobic exercise and the display for the aerobic exercise in order to cause the player to alternately perform the anaerobic exercise and the aerobic exercise. In this case, the processor 20 first makes a display for anaerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise refers to exercise that generates muscle contraction energy in a way that does not consume oxygen. Aerobic exercise refers to exercise that generates muscle contraction energy in a way that consumes oxygen.

[0038] FIG. 3 is an illustration of an anaerobic exercise preparation screen. Referring to FIG. 3, processor 20 displays a preparation screen for anaerobic exercise on television monitor 5. This preparation screen includes a guidance display portion 50 and a matto object 54 that mimics the form of mat 2.

[0039] Guidance display section 50 includes an explanation of the method of anaerobic exercise performed in the next stage. In addition, on the guidance display section 50, a moving image of an anaerobic exercise of an explanatory text is displayed on a pine cake imitating a human character 60 force mat 2. The player tries to perform an exercise on the mat 2 in accordance with the instruction of the guidance display section 50. In this way, this screen is a screen for anaerobic exercises and the preparatory exercise for the next stage. Guidance display section 5 At 0, gauge 5 2 is displayed, and the color of gauge 5 2 changes at a constant speed from the left end to the right end. Can be grasped.

[0040] Matsuto object 5 4 is a stepping area (response object) A 1, A 2,

A 3 and A 4, including mat 2 stepping area S T 1 (switch S W

1), S T 2 (switch S W 2), S T 3 (switch S W 3), and S T 4 (switch S W 4).

[0041] Here, the stepping areas A1 to A4 may be collectively referred to as a stepping area A.

[0042] When the player presses the stepping area ST of the mat 2 with his / her foot or hand, the color of the stepping area A of the corresponding matto subject 54 changes at that moment.

This preparation screen guides the player to press the step areas S T 2 and S T 3 alternately with the left and right hands on the step areas S T 1 and S T 4 of the mat 2. In this case, the player is instructed by the character 60 to press the step region ST3 with the left hand and press the step region ST2 with the right hand.

[0044] When the color of the gauge 52 changes to the right end, the processor 20 ends the display of the preparation screen, moves to the next stage, and displays a play screen for allowing the player to perform anaerobic exercise. .

[0045] FIG. 4 is an illustration of an anaerobic exercise play screen. Referring to FIG. 4, processor 20 displays the play screen on television monitor 5 after the preparation screen is displayed. This play screen includes a guide character display section 58 and a matto object 54. The guide character display section 58 displays a moving image in which the human character performs an anaerobic exercise that the player should perform on the pine needle modeled on the pine 2.

[0046] The processor 20 moves the moving object 5 including hand-shaped marks along the paths a 1 to a 4 corresponding to the step areas A 1 to A 4 from the upper end to the lower end of the screen. 6 Move H. However, at this stage, the anaerobic exercise shown on the preparation screen in Fig. 3 is performed, so the moving object is alternately moved from paths a 2 and a 3. The effect 56 H appears and moves downward at the same speed. The moving object 56H appears and moves in accordance with the music output from the processor 20. The routes a 1 to a 4 are indicated by broken lines, but this is for convenience of explanation and is not actually displayed.

Here, the routes a 1 to a 4 may be collectively referred to as a route a.

[0048] The moving object 56H indicates the position and timing of the step area (ST2, ST3) to be pressed by the player. The mat object 54 indicates the timing and position at which the player should press the stepping area (ST2, ST3) by hand. In other words, at the timing when the moving object 56 H reaches the stepping area (A2, A3), the player manually moves the stepping area (ST2, ST3) of mat 2 corresponding to the stepping area (A2, A3). Must be pressed. When the timing at which Matt 2 is pressed by hand and the timing at which the moving object 56 H reaches the corresponding area (A2, A3) match, the moving object 56 H is hit back vertically and Disappear. Note that the right hand bill is written on the moving object 56 H of the route a 2, so that it indicates that the foot switch SW2 of the mat 2 is pressed with the right hand, and the moving object 56 H of the route a 3 is the left hand bill. Indicates that the foot switch SW3 of mat 2 is pressed with the left hand. In this way, the bill on the moving object 56H indicates which hand to use, left or right. Of course, it is not limited to bills but may be indicated by letters such as “left hand”. In any case, as long as the player can determine whether to use left or right, the moving object 56H may be instructed in a form other than a bill or a letter.

[0049] When the display of the anaerobic exercise play screen is completed, the processor 20 moves to the next stage and displays a preparation screen for aerobic exercise.

[0050] FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of an aerobic exercise preparation screen. Referring to FIG. 5, processor 20 displays a preparation screen for aerobic exercise on television monitor 5. This preparation screen includes a guidance display unit 50 and a matto object 54 simulating the form of mat 2. [0051] The guidance display section 50 includes an explanation of the aerobic exercise method performed in the next stage. In addition, on the guidance display section 50, a moving image of an aerobic exercise of an explanatory text is displayed on a pine hoe imitating a human character 60 force mat 2. The player tries to perform an exercise on the mat 2 in accordance with the instruction of the guidance display section 50. In this way, this screen is a screen for the aerobic exercise method and the preparatory exercise for the next stage. Gauge 52 and Matsuject 54 are the same as those in Fig. 3, and will not be described.

[0052] This preparation screen guides the player to press the step areas ST2 and ST3 alternately with the left and right feet on the step areas ST2 and ST3 of the mat 2. In other words, it guides the user to step on (or run on) the step areas S T 2 and S T 3.

[0053] When the color of the gauge 52 changes to the right end, the processor 20 ends the display of the preparation screen, moves to the next stage, and displays a play screen for allowing the player to perform aerobic exercise. .

[0054] FIG. 6 is an illustration of an aerobic exercise play screen. Referring to FIG. 6, processor 20 displays a play screen on television monitor 5. This play screen includes a guide character display section 58 and a MATTOJ object 54. In the guide character display section 58, a moving image in which a humanoid character performs an aerobic exercise on the mat imitating the mat 2 is displayed.

[0055] The processor 20 moves the moving object 5 including foot-shaped marks from the upper end to the lower end along the paths a 1 to a 4 corresponding to the step areas A 1 to A 4 respectively. 6 Move F one after another. However, at this stage, since the aerobic exercise shown in the preparation screen of Fig. 5 is performed, the moving object 5 6 H appears alternately from paths a 2 and a 3 and moves downward at the same speed. . Further, this moving object 56 F appears and moves in accordance with the music output by the processor 20. The paths a 1 to a 4 are indicated by broken lines, but this is for the convenience of explanation and is not actually displayed.

[0056] The moving object 5 6 F is a step area (ST 2, indicate the position and timing of ST 3). The mat object 54 indicates the timing and position at which the player should step on the stepping area (ST 2, ST 3). In other words, when the moving object 56 F reaches the stepping area (A 2, A 3), the player sets the stepping area (ST 2, ST 3) corresponding to the stepping area (A 2, A 3). You have to step on your feet. When the timing when the mat 2 is stepped on and the timing when the moving object 56 F reaches the corresponding area (A 2, A 3) match, the moving object 56 F is hit back vertically upward, It disappears at the top of the screen.

[0057] Here, the stage of the anaerobic exercise preparation screen and the stage of the play screen are set as one unit of anaerobic exercise, and the stage of the aerobic exercise preparation screen and the stage of the play screen are aerobic exercise. One unit of When doing so, the processor 20 alternates between one unit of anaerobic exercise and one unit of aerobic exercise. In this case, the processor 20 changes the appearance pattern of the moving objects 56H and 56F displayed on the play screen for each unit, and causes the player to perform different anaerobic exercises and different aerobic exercises. Of course, the same anaerobic exercise and the same aerobic exercise may be repeated. Also, the display period of the play screen in one unit is the first predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and the display period of the preparation screen in one unit is the second predetermined time. The first predetermined time and the second predetermined time may be the same or different.

Here, the moving objects 56 H and 56 F may be collectively referred to as the moving object 56.

Next, the program and data stored in the external memory 22 will be described, and then the processing flow will be described using a flowchart.

FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram of programs and data stored in the external memory 22 of FIG. Referring to Fig. 10, the external memory 22 has an application program 32, anaerobic exercise preparation screen image data 33, an aerobic exercise preparation screen image data 34, and an anaerobic exercise play screen. Image data 35, aerobic exercise play screen image data 36, anaerobic exercise play screen Appearance pattern data 3 7, Appearance pattern data for aerobic exercise play screen 3 8, Score data for anaerobic exercise preparation screen 39, Score data for aerobic exercise preparation screen 40, Anaerobic exercise The score data 4 1 for the play screen, the score data 4 2 for the aerobic exercise play screen 4 and the speech waveform data 4 3 are stored.

[0061] The application program 32 causes the processor 20 to execute processing shown in a flowchart described later. The image data for the preparation screen for anaerobic exercise 33 includes all image data included in the preparation screen for anaerobic exercise. The image data 3 4 for the aerobic exercise preparation screen includes all the image data included in the aerobic exercise preparation screen.

[0062] The image data 35 for the anaerobic exercise play screen includes all the image data included in the anaerobic exercise play screen. The aerobic exercise play screen image data 36 includes all image data included in the aerobic exercise play screen.

[0063] The appearance pattern data 37 for the anaerobic exercise play screen is data defining the appearance pattern and timing of the moving objects 5 6 H and 5 6 F that appear on the anaerobic exercise play screen. . The appearance pattern data 38 for the aerobic exercise play screen is data defining the appearance pattern and timing of the moving objects 56 H and 56 F to appear on the aerobic exercise play screen. As will be described later, the appearance pattern data 37 and 38 are data in which moving object control information is arranged in time series.

[0064] The score data 39 for the preparation screen for anaerobic exercise is music score data to be reproduced on the preparation screen for anaerobic exercise. The score data 40 for the aerobic exercise preparation screen is music score data to be reproduced on the aerobic exercise preparation screen. The score data 41 for an anaerobic exercise play screen is music score data to be reproduced on the anaerobic exercise play screen. The score data 4 2 for the aerobic exercise play screen is music score data to be reproduced on the aerobic exercise play screen. Note that the musical score data 39 to 42 described later is data in which music control information is arranged in time series. The audio waveform data 43 is waveform data that is read when music is played on the preparation screen and the play screen. [0065] Here, the appearance pattern data 37 and 38 may be collectively referred to as appearance pattern data AP. Music score data 3 9 to 4 2 are sometimes collectively referred to as music score data MN.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the score data MN of FIG. Referring to FIG. 11, the music control information of the musical score data MN consists of a command, note picker / waiting time information, instrument designation information, velocity, and gate time.

[0067] Note-on is a command for making a sound, and standby is a command for setting a standby time. The waiting time is the time from reading the current command to reading the next command (the time from one note to the next). The note number is information that specifies the pitch. The waiting time information is information that specifies the waiting time. The instrument designation information is information for designating which instrument tone is used. Velocity is information on the strength of sound, that is, information on volume. Gate time is the length of time a sound is produced.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of the appearance pattern data A P in FIG. Referring to FIG. 12, the moving object control information of the appearance pattern data A P includes commands, note picker / waiting time information, and instrument designation information. Thus, although there are few types of information, the appearance pattern data A P includes the same information as the score data MN. However, the meaning is different as follows.

[0069] In the appearance pattern data A P, the musical instrument designation information is not a number indicating a musical instrument (tone) that plays music. That is, in the appearance pattern data A P, the musical instrument designation information is a number indicating that the appearance pattern data A P is data for causing the moving objects 56 H and 56 F to appear. With this instrument designation information, it has the same information as the musical score data MN, but the appearance pattern data AP power The moving objects 5 6 H and 5 6 F appear instead of the musical score data that plays music It is shown that it is data to be made.

[0070] Therefore, note-on is not a command for producing sound, but a command for causing moving objects 5 6 H and 5 6 F to appear. The note picker does not specify the pitch, but which moving object 5 6 H and 5 6 F Is information indicating whether to appear on the movement routes a1 to a4. This point will be explained in detail.

FIG. 13 is a relationship diagram between the note picker included in the appearance pattern data AP shown in FIG. 12 and the type and appearance path of the moving object. Referring to FIG. 13, for example, note number “7 6” means that moving object 5 6 H appears on moving path a 1 on the play screen. For example, note number “7 7” means that the moving object 5 6 F appears on the moving path a 1 of the play screen.

[0072] Further, for example, note picker "8 1" is dummy data placed at the head of the appearance pattern data AP (see Fig. 12), and which moving object 5 6 H and 5 6 F are moved to which moving route It is not information indicating whether to appear in a1 to a4. In this way, the beginnings of the appearance pattern data A P and the score data MN are aligned. For example, note picker “7 9” is data that means the end of music (stage), and is placed at the end of the appearance pattern data A P (see Fig. 12). Note that the note number “7 9” is not information indicating which moving objects 5 6 H and 5 6 F appear in which moving paths a 1 to a 4.

Here, in the appearance pattern data 37 for anaerobic exercise, when the player performs the instructed exercise at the instructed timing, the player can inevitably perform the anaerobic exercise. The type of moving object 56, appearance path, and appearance timing are set. The animation of the character in the guide character display section 58 in the anaerobic exercise play screen executes the movement indicated by the appearance pattern data 37. The same applies to the character 60 on the anaerobic preparation screen.

[0074] Also, in the aerobic exercise appearance pattern data 38, when the player performs the instructed exercise at the instructed timing, the moving object is inevitably allowed to perform the aerobic exercise. The type, appearance route, and appearance timing are set. The aerobic exercise play screen guide character display section 5 8 character animation is indicated by the appearance pattern data 3 8 Perform the indicated movement. The same applies to the character 60 on the aerobic exercise preparation screen.

[0075] On both the anaerobic exercise and aerobic exercise play screens, the appearance pattern data A P is created so as to match the rhythm or tempo of the score data M N.

However, the start of reading of the first command from the musical score data M N is performed by a certain time later than the start of reading of the first command from the appearance pattern data AP. The reason is as follows.

[0077] When the moving object 56 reaches the region A and performs an action instructed by the player (that is, when the foot switch SW is stepped on or pressed by the hand), the action is music. The purpose is to match the tempo or rhythm of the person. For this purpose, a moving object 5 6 force It takes a certain time to reach region A after it appears at the upper end of moving path a, so it moves faster by a certain time to eliminate this time error. Object 5 6 must appear.

Next, the flow of processing will be described using a flowchart.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of exercise processing performed by the processor 20 of FIG. Referring to FIG. 7, processor 20 executes application program 32 and repeats the processes of steps S 1 to S 17.

[0080] That is, in step S1, processor 20 is ready for anaerobic exercise.

(See Fig. 3) Display processing and music playback. In this case, the processor 20 generates a video based on the image data 33 for the anaerobic exercise preparation screen. The processor 20 reads out the command from the musical score data 39 for the anaerobic exercise preparation screen, and in response, reads out the voice waveform data 43 to reproduce the music. In step S 3, the processor 20 proceeds to step S 5 when reading the end command (note number “79” in FIG. 13), and returns to step S 1 otherwise. [0081] In step S5, the processor 20 performs display processing of the anaerobic exercise play screen (see FIG. 4) and music reproduction. In this case, the processor 20 generates a video based on the image data 35 and the appearance pattern data 37 for the oxygen-free motion play screen. Further, the processor 20 reads the command from the score data 41 for the anaerobic exercise play screen, and in response, reads the voice waveform data 43 to reproduce the music. In step S 7, the processor 20 proceeds to step S 9 when reading the end command (note number “7 9” in FIG. 13), and returns to step S 5 otherwise.

[0082] In step S9, the processor 20 performs display processing of the aerobic exercise preparation screen (see FIG. 5) and music playback. In this case, the processor 20 generates a video based on the image data 34 for the aerobic exercise preparation screen. In addition, the processor 20 reads a command from the score data 40 for the aerobic exercise preparation screen, and in response, reads the voice waveform data 43 to play music. In step S 1 1, processor 20 reads the end command (notation number “7 9” in Figure 13), proceeds to step S 1 3, otherwise returns to step S 9. .

[0083] In step S13, the processor 20 performs display processing of the aerobic exercise play screen (see Fig. 6) and reproduction of music. In this case, the processor 20 generates an image based on the image data 36 and the appearance pattern data 38 for the aerobic exercise play screen. In addition, the processor 20 reads a command from the score data 42 for the aerobic exercise play screen, and in response, reads the voice waveform data 43 to play music. In step S 15, the processor 20 proceeds to step S 1 7 when reading the end command (note number “7 9” in FIG. 13), and returns to step S 1 3 otherwise.

[0084] In step S 17, processor 20 determines whether or not a predetermined set (for example, 3 sets) has been completed when one unit of anaerobic exercise and one unit of aerobic exercise are set as one set. If it is completed, the process ends. If it is not completed, the process returns to step S1. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the explanation screen display process executed in steps S 1 and S 9 of FIG. Referring to FIG. 8, in step S 3 1, mouth slot 20 controls guidance display unit 50. That is, the processor 20 controls the animation of the character 60 and sets a description. In this case, the processor 20 causes the character 60 to perform an anaerobic exercise to be performed by the player in the next stage.

[0086] In step S33, the processor 20 controls the change of the gauge 52 according to the elapsed time from the start of the display of the preparation screen. In step S 35, the processor 20 performs control to change the colors of the areas A 1 to A 4 of the matte subject 54 according to the on / off information of the foot switches SW 1 to SW 4. In other words, control is performed to instantaneously change the color of the area A corresponding to the foot switch SW where the transition from OFF to ON occurs.

[0087] In step S37, the processor 20 reads out the necessary image data (3 3, 3 4) according to the control in steps S31 to S35, and updates the display screen of the television monitor 5 Return.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of the play screen display process executed in steps S 5 and S 13 of FIG. Referring to FIG. 9, processor 20 controls guide character display section 58. That is, the processor 20 controls the animation of the character in the guide character display unit 58. In this case, the processor 20 causes the character 60 to perform an anaerobic exercise to be performed by the player at this stage.

[0089] At step S53, the processor 20 controls the appearance of the moving object 56 according to the appearance pattern data AP. That is, when the command read from the appearance pattern data AP is “note on”, the processor 20 follows the “note picker” to the moving object 56 of the type according to the corresponding “note picker”. Set to appear on travel path a. In addition, when the command read from the appearance pattern data AP is “waiting”, the processor 20 waits for the time according to the corresponding “waiting time information”. This The timing of the appearance of the moving object 56 is specified.

[0090] In step S55, the processor 20 controls the drop of the moving object 56 being displayed. In step S 5 7, the processor 20 determines whether or not the corresponding moving object 5 6 has reached the area A of the matte object 5 4 corresponding to the foot switch SW in which the transition from OFF to ON has occurred. to decide. That is, it is determined whether or not the timing at which the foot switch SW is operated (stepping on or pressing by hand) and the timing of the moving object 56 reaching the region A are matched.

[0091] In step S59, the processor 20 proceeds to step S61 if it determines that the timing is met, and proceeds to step S63 if it determines that the timing is not met. In step S 61, the processor 20 controls the rising (bounce) of the moving object 56 that matches the timing (including the disappearance at the top of the screen). On the other hand, in step S 63, the processor 20 performs the disappearance setting of the moving object 56.

In step S 65, the processor 20 performs control to change the colors of the areas A 1 to A 4 of the mat object 54 according to the on / off information of the foot switches SW 1 to SW 4. That is, control is performed to instantaneously change the color of the area A corresponding to the foot switch SW where the transition from OFF to ON has occurred. Then return.

[0093] In step S67, the processor 20 reads out necessary image data (3 5, 3 6) according to the control in steps S51 to S65, and updates the display screen of the television monitor 5. Return.

[0094] Here, when two foot switches SW are on, the processor 20 detects that the other one or two foot switches SW detects a transition from OFF to ON. Alternatively, it can be determined that the input with both hands has been performed.

[0095] In this manner, hand input can be easily detected while using the mat unit 7 placed on the floor. Here, the two foot switches SW If it is detected, it is determined that the player is on the foot switch SW with both feet. If the other foot switch SW detects a transition from OFF to ON, it is determined that the player has input with one hand. If the other two footswitches SW detect a transition from OFF to ON, it is determined that the player has input with both hands.

As described above, in the present embodiment, while using the mat unit 7 that is an input device placed on the floor, not only the foot but also the hand is used by the moving object 5 6 H. The player can also be instructed to input by, so that the player can not only exercise with his feet but also exercise his whole body using his hands. Since the player needs to manually operate the mat unit 7 on the floor, if the reference state is raised, the player can be made to perform a motion different from the motion of moving the hand in the reference state.

[0097] Further, in the present embodiment, the player is caused to alternately perform anaerobic exercise that can train muscles and increase metabolism and aerobic exercise that exercises while sufficiently taking in oxygen. Can do. An anaerobic exercise, represented by muscle training, has the disadvantage of not being tired immediately. This is because the supply of oxygen cannot keep up during exercise and lactic acid accumulates in the muscles. The advantage of anaerobic exercise is that it can improve metabolism and create a body that can easily burn fat. On the other hand, the disadvantage of aerobic exercise is that it takes time for fat to burn. The merit of aerobic exercise is that it can take in enough oxygen to burn fat. Therefore, by alternately performing these exercises, each advantage can be utilized while supplementing each other's disadvantages. In other words, even if lactic acid is produced by anaerobic exercise, it is used by aerobic exercise, so it is difficult to accumulate fatigue, and sufficient oxygen is taken in by muscles stimulated by anaerobic exercise. Can effectively burn fat

[0098] Further, in the present embodiment, since anaerobic exercise is first performed to make the body easy to burn fat, and then aerobic exercise is performed, compared to the opposite case, Fat can be burned effectively. In other words, the first aerobic exercise has the disadvantage that it is difficult to burn fat in the aerobic exercise at that time, whereas the first anaerobic exercise is a short time This doesn't make you tired, so it doesn't become a delicacy, and only the benefits of creating muscles that easily burn fat remain.

[0099] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the following modifications are possible. is there.

[0100] (1) In the above example, only the moving object 5 6 H that instructs input by hand is displayed on the screen for anaerobic exercise, and the moving object 5 6 that instructs input by foot Only F was displayed on the screen for aerobic exercise. However, as long as the aerobic exercise is guided, the moving object 5 6 H can be displayed on the aerobic exercise screen, and as long as the anaerobic exercise is guided, The moving object 5 6 F can also be displayed. Of course, both the moving objects 5 6 H and 5 6 F can be displayed on both the anaerobic exercise screen and the aerobic exercise screen.

[0101] (2) In the above, the stage for displaying the preparation screen (see Fig. 3 and Fig. 5) has been set, but these can be omitted. In other words, the stage of the anaerobic exercise play screen and the stage of the aerobic exercise play screen can be executed alternately. Referring to FIG. 7, steps S 1, S 3, S 9 and S 11 are omitted. In this case, the stage of the anaerobic exercise play screen and the stage of the aerobic exercise play screen are set as one set. When executing the predetermined set, one score data and appearance pattern data are prepared for the predetermined set. To do. Also, as above, it is preferable to perform anaerobic exercise first.

[0102] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, it is obvious for 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.

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The scope of the claims

[1] An exercise support device used in connection with a display device,

An input unit that is placed on the floor and includes a plurality of detection units each detecting input from the player;

A plurality of response objects corresponding to the plurality of detection means, each of which responds to detection of an input by the corresponding detection means, and a movement path corresponding to each of the response objects 、, Video signal generating means for generating a video signal representing a moving object instructing an input position and timing to the player, and outputting the generated video signal to the display device;

The exercise support apparatus, wherein the moving object includes a moving object for a hand that indicates a position and timing of input by a hand.

[2] The exercise support device according to [1], wherein the moving object includes a moving object for a foot that indicates a position and timing of an input by a foot.

[3] The claim 1 or 2, further comprising a determination unit that determines that a manual input has been performed when the other detection units detect an input when the two detection units detect an input. 2. Exercise support device according to 2.

[4] In the first stage, when the player makes an input at the input position and input timing indicated by the moving object, the movement is performed so that the player performs anaerobic exercise. The object is controlled so that, in the second stage, when the player makes an input at the input position and input timing indicated by the moving object 前記, the player performs an aerobic exercise. 4. The exercise size support device according to claim 1, further comprising a control means for controlling the moving object.

[5] An exercise support device used in connection with a display device,

Corresponding to the plurality of detection means, each of the input by the detection means corresponding to A plurality of response objects that respond to detection, and a movement object that moves on a movement path corresponding to each of the response objects, and that instructs the player to input position and input timing. Video signal generating means for generating a video signal to be output and outputting the generated video signal to the display device;

In the first stage, when the player makes an input at the input position and input timing indicated by the moving object 卜, the moving object is moved so that the player performs anaerobic exercise. Control and first

In the second stage, when the player makes an input at the input position and input timing indicated by the moving object 卜, the moving object is controlled so that the player performs an aerobic exercise. And an exercise support device comprising:

6. The exercise support apparatus according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the control means alternately executes the first stage and the second stage.

7. The exercise support apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the control means executes the first stage before the second stage.

[8] Input means including a plurality of detection means mounted on the floor, each of which detects an input from a user;

A detection apparatus comprising: a determination unit that determines that a manual input is performed when the other detection unit detects an input when the two detection units detect an input.