WO2023021629A1

WO2023021629A1 - Amusement apparatus

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Publication number: WO2023021629A1
Application number: PCT/JP2021/030252
Authority: WO
Inventors: 陸大宮; 諒太郎谷口; 友規村上; 智明小川; 泰司鷹取; 佑紀奈高野
Original assignee: 日本電信電話株式会社
Priority date: 2021-08-18
Filing date: 2021-08-18
Publication date: 2023-02-23
Also published as: JPWO2023021629A1

Abstract

The amusement apparatus according to the present disclosure comprises a laser emitter 1 that emits a laser beam, a reflective plate 3 that reflects the laser beam emitted by the laser emitter 1, and a laser receiver 2 that serves as a target for receiving the laser beam emitted by the laser emitter 1. The amusement apparatus according to the present disclosure further comprises obstacles 5 that can block the laser beam emitted by the laser emitter 1. The laser emitter 1 is configured such that the emission direction of the laser beam can be changed by an operation of a user. The reflective plate 3 is configured such that the orientation of the reflective surface can be changed by an operation of the user. The obstacles 5 are configured to be movable by an operation of the user.

Description

amusement device

The present invention relates to amusement devices using laser beams.

Conventionally, educational games have been proposed that use laser beams to help children understand the characteristics of electromagnetic waves. As an amusement device for playing such an educational game, for example, Non-Patent Document 1 proposes an exhibition device that guides a laser beam from a starting light source to a goal sensor by rotating a reflector on a board.

In the device described in Non-Patent Document 1 above, objects such as the light source that emits the laser beam and the reflector are fixed and do not move. In the device described in Non-Patent Document 1 above, the user only performs a rotating operation of the fixed reflector. The device described in Non-Patent Document 1 above has a problem of low game performance.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an amusement device using a laser beam, which has a higher game quality.

An amusement device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a laser irradiation section that emits a laser beam, a reflector that reflects the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation section, and a target for receiving the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation section. and a laser light receiving section, further comprising an obstacle capable of shielding the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation section. The laser irradiator is configured such that the emission direction of the laser beam can be changed by a user's operation. The reflector is configured such that the orientation of the reflective surface can be changed by a user's operation. The obstacle is configured to be movable by a user's operation.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an amusement device using a laser beam with a higher game quality.

1 is a diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of an amusement device according to Embodiment 1; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing main functions of the amusement device according to Embodiment 1; FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the operation of the first user of the amusement device according to Embodiment 1; 4 is a flow chart showing the operation of the second user of the amusement device according to Embodiment 1; 3 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration example for realizing each function of a control unit provided in the amusement device according to Embodiment 1; FIG.

Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present disclosure, overlapping descriptions are appropriately simplified or omitted. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. The present invention can include various modifications and combinations of configurations disclosed in the following embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of an amusement device according to Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing main functions of the amusement device according to Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG.

The amusement device according to the present embodiment realizes a game in which a first user and a second user can play against each other. A first user plays a game with the aim of causing a laser beam to enter a target. A second user plays the game with the aim of blocking the first user's laser beam from hitting the target.

The amusement device according to the present embodiment includes a laser irradiation section 1 that emits a laser beam, and a laser light receiving section 2 that is a target into which the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation section 1 is incident.

In addition, the amusement device according to the present embodiment includes a reflector 3 that reflects the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation section 1. The reflecting plate 3 is configured such that the orientation of the reflecting surface can be changed by a user's operation. The first user guides the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation unit 1 to the laser light receiving unit 2 by changing the orientation of the reflector 3 . As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of reflectors 3 may be provided. A fixed reflector 4 whose orientation is fixed may be provided separately from the reflector 3 .

In the present embodiment, the laser irradiation unit 1 is configured so that the emission direction of the laser beam can be changed by the user's operation. Each object such as the laser irradiation unit 1 and the reflector 3 provided in the amusement device according to the present embodiment can move independently of other objects.

The first user performs an operation aimed at causing the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation unit 1 to enter the laser light receiving unit 2 . Specifically, the first user performs an operation to change the direction in which the laser beam is emitted by the laser irradiation unit 1 and an operation to change the direction of the reflection surface of the reflector 3 .

In addition, the amusement device according to the present embodiment further includes an obstacle 5 capable of shielding the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation section 1. And this obstacle 5 is comprised so that a movement by a user's operation is possible. Obstacle 5 can move independently with respect to other objects such as laser irradiator 1 and reflector 3 . The obstacle 5 is movable within a predetermined range. A plurality of obstacles 5 may be provided. In addition to the obstacle 5, a fixed obstacle 6 whose position is fixed may be provided.

A second user performs an operation aimed at preventing the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation unit 1 from entering the laser light receiving unit 2 . Specifically, the second user performs an operation to change the position of the obstacle 5 so that the obstacle 5 shields the laser beam. On the other hand, the first user operates the laser irradiation section 1 and the reflector 3 so that the laser beam avoids the obstacle 5 .

According to the configuration shown above, it is possible to realize an intellectual training game to which a battle element between the first user and the second user is added. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide an amusement device using a laser beam with a higher game quality.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the operation of the first user of the amusement device according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the first user first irradiates a laser beam from the laser irradiation unit 1 (step S101). The process of step S101 may be performed by operating an arbitrary preset switch or the like, or may be performed automatically when the power of the amusement machine is turned on.

When the laser irradiation unit 1 starts irradiating the laser beam, the first user determines whether the laser light receiving unit 2 can be seen from the laser irradiation unit 1 (step S102). When the laser light receiving unit 2 can be seen from the laser irradiation unit 1, the first user changes the irradiation angle of the laser beam from the laser irradiation unit 1 to the direction of the laser light receiving unit 2 (step S103).

After the process of step S103, if the laser beam is incident on the laser light receiving unit 2, the first user's objective is achieved and the game ends. On the other hand, after the process of step S103, if the laser beam does not enter the laser light receiving section 2, the process after step S102 is performed again (step S104).

In step S102, if the laser light receiving unit 2 cannot be seen from the laser irradiation unit 1, the first user selects one unselected arbitrary reflector 3 that is in line of sight from the laser irradiation unit 1, and reflects it. The irradiation angle of the laser beam is changed in the direction of the plate 3 (step S105). After step S105, the first user determines whether or not the laser receiver 2 can be seen from the selected reflector 3 (step S106).

If the laser light receiving unit 2 can be seen from the selected reflecting plate 3, the angle of the reflecting plate 3 is changed so that the laser beam from the laser irradiation unit 1 is incident and the reflected light hits the laser light receiving unit 2 (step S107). ). When the laser beam is incident on the laser light receiving section 2, the first user's objective is achieved and the game ends. On the other hand, when the laser beam does not enter the laser light receiving section 2, the processing after step S106 is performed again (step S108).

In step S106, if the laser light-receiving unit 2 cannot be seen from the selected reflector 3, the first user performs the processing of step S106 and the It is determined whether or not a similar trial has been performed (step S109). Trial similar to the processing in step S106 means determination of whether or not the laser light receiving section 2 can be seen from the reflector 3 . If, in step S109, the same trial as in step S106 has been performed for all reflectors 3 in line-of-sight positions from the previously selected reflector 3, the processes after step S105 are performed again.

In step S109, if the trial similar to that in step S106 has not been performed for all reflectors 3 in line-of-sight positions from the previously selected reflector 3, the first user selects the previously selected reflector Reflector 3 at line-of-sight position from 3
is selected, and the laser irradiation angle is changed in the direction of the reflector 3 (step S110). After step S110, the process after step S106 is performed again.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the operation of the second user of the amusement device according to the first embodiment. When the laser is incident on the laser light receiving section 2, the game ends. Until the laser is incident on the laser light receiving unit 2, the second user performs subsequent operations so as to interfere with the first user (step S201).

The second user, like the first user, determines whether or not the laser receiving unit 2 can be seen from the laser emitting unit 1 (step S202). If the laser receiving unit 2 can be seen from the laser emitting unit 1, it is determined whether the obstacle 5 can be moved so that the laser receiving unit 2 cannot be seen from the laser emitting unit 1 (step S203). If the obstacle 5 cannot be moved so that the laser receiving section 2 cannot be seen from the laser emitting section 1, the process returns to step S201. If the obstacle 5 can be moved so that the laser light receiving unit 2 cannot be seen from the laser irradiation unit 1, the second user moves the obstacle 5 to a position where the laser light receiving unit 2 cannot be seen (step S204). After the process of step S204, the process returns to step S201.

When the laser receiving unit 2 cannot be seen from the laser emitting unit 1, the second user determines whether the laser receiving unit 2 can be seen from the laser emitting unit 1 via the reflector 3 (step S205). In step S205, if the laser light receiving unit 2 cannot be seen from the laser irradiation unit 1 via the reflector 3, the obstruction is successful, so the second user does not perform any other operation. The determination processing of S205 is continued.

When the laser receiving unit 2 can be seen through the reflecting plate 3 from the laser emitting unit 1, the second user must place an obstacle 5 so that the laser receiving unit 2 cannot be seen from the laser emitting unit 1 via the reflecting plate 3. is movable (step S206). If the obstacle 5 cannot be moved so that the laser light receiving section 2 cannot be seen, the process returns to step S201. If the obstacle 5 can be moved so that the laser light receiving unit 2 cannot be seen, the second user moves the obstacle 5 to a position where the laser light receiving unit 2 cannot be seen (step S207).

The operation by the first user shown in FIG. 3 may be performed autonomously, for example. The amusement device according to the present embodiment may further include an irradiation side automatic control section for automatically controlling the emission direction of the laser irradiation section 1 and the orientation of the reflector 3 . The irradiation-side automatic control unit operates on behalf of the first user. In this example, even the second user alone can play the competitive game.

Similarly, the operation by the first user shown in FIG. 4 may be performed autonomously, for example. The amusement device according to the present embodiment may further include an automatic obstacle control section that automatically controls the position of the obstacle 5 . The obstacle automatic control section operates on behalf of the second user. In this example, even the first user alone can play the competitive game.

Each function of the irradiation-side automatic control unit and the obstacle automatic control unit can be realized, for example, using various sensor devices and processing circuits. Each function of the irradiation side automatic control part and the obstacle automatic control part uses hardware such as ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), PLD (Programmable Logic Device) or FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) may be implemented. Each function of the wireless communication system may be realized by a combination of dedicated hardware and software. Also, each function of the wireless communication system may be configured as a program that is partially or wholly executed by a processor such as a CPU. This program may be recorded on a computer-readable storage medium.

For example, each function of the control unit provided in the amusement device such as the irradiation side automatic control unit and the obstacle automatic control unit can be realized using a computer and a program. It can also be provided through

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration example that implements each function of the control unit provided in the amusement device according to Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, each function of the control section is implemented by, for example, an input section 100, an output section 110, a communication section 120, a CPU 130, a memory 140, an HDD 150, and the like. Input unit 100, output unit 110, communication unit 120, CPU 130, memory 140, and HDD 150 are connected via bus 160 and function as a computer. Also, the computer configured by the input unit 100, the output unit 110, the communication unit 120, the CPU 130, the memory 140, the HDD 150, etc. can input and output data to and from a computer-readable storage medium 170. It's becoming

The input unit 100 is, for example, a keyboard and a mouse. The output unit 110 is, for example, a display device such as a display. The communication unit 120 is, for example, a wireless network interface.

The CPU 130 controls each unit that constitutes the wireless communication system and performs predetermined processing. Memory 140 and HDD 150 function as storage units that store various data.

A storage medium 170 stores a program for executing each function of the wireless communication system. Note that the architecture configuring the wireless communication system is not limited to the example shown in FIG.

Also, the "computer" here includes hardware such as the OS and peripheral devices. A "computer-readable storage medium" is, for example, a portable medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, and a CD-ROM.

In addition, "computer-readable storage medium" means a medium that dynamically stores programs for a short period of time, such as a communication line for transmitting a program via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. may be Also, the "computer-readable storage medium" may be a medium such as a volatile memory inside a computer serving as a server or a client, which holds a program for a certain period of time.

Note that the laser irradiation unit 1 may be configured so that not only the emitting direction of the laser beam but also the position can be changed. This increases the degree of freedom of operation by the user, making it possible to enhance the game.

Similarly, the reflector 3 may be configured so that not only the direction but also the position can be changed. Moreover, the laser light receiving section 2 may be configured so that at least one of the position and the direction of the light receiving surface can be changed.

The amusement device according to the present invention can be used, for example, to provide competitive games.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 laser irradiation unit 2 laser light receiving unit 3 reflector 4 fixed reflector 5 obstacle 6 fixed obstacle 100 input unit 110 output unit 120 communication unit 130 CPU
140 memory 150 HDD
160 bus 170 storage medium

Claims

a laser irradiation unit that emits a laser beam;
a reflector that reflects the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation unit;
a laser light receiving portion serving as a target for receiving the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation portion;
An amusement device comprising
Further comprising an obstacle capable of shielding the laser beam emitted from the laser irradiation unit,
The laser irradiation unit is configured such that the emission direction of the laser beam can be changed by a user's operation,
The reflector is configured such that the orientation of the reflective surface can be changed by a user's operation,
An amusement device, wherein the obstacle is configured to be movable by a user's operation.
　The amusement device according to claim 1, characterized in that the position of the laser irradiation unit can be changed by a user's operation.
　The amusement device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the position of the reflector can be changed by a user's operation.
The amusement device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the position of the laser light receiving section can be changed by a user's operation.
The amusement device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the orientation of the light receiving surface of the laser light receiving section is changeable by user's operation.
The amusement device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising an irradiation-side automatic control section for automatically controlling the emission direction of the laser irradiation section and the orientation of the reflector.
The amusement device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising an obstacle automatic control section for automatically controlling the position of the obstacle.