JP2003251075A - Ic card, game machine, rewriting device, and recording medium storing the program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable characters of a trading card to appear in an electronic game. <P>SOLUTION: When an IC card 1 on which a character 7 is displayed is inserted in an electronic game device 101, according to data stored in IC4, the character 7 appears in the electronic game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of utilizing an IC card, and to an application to an electronic game or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As shown in FIG. 13, a conventional trading card 44 is made of paper and has characters 45 printed thereon. In addition, the trading card 44 may have the attack power, defense power, and physical strength of the character 45 printed thereon. Usually, there are several kinds of characters, and they are sold in a sealed state, so that the customer cannot select the character. The appearance rate of each character is different, and the rarity value is created by lowering the appearance rate of cards of some characters.

[0003] A purchaser collects trading cards and uses them for the purpose of competing with other purchasers according to a certain rule, or collecting rare trading cards.

[0004]

However, the conventional trading card has a problem that it is a paper medium and it is not possible to make the character of the trading card owned by the player appear in the electronic game to fight. .

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the first invention, in the IC card, the IC
A character is displayed on the surface of the card.
The IC card is characterized in that information for causing the character to appear in the game is recorded when the card is connected to a game machine and the game is executed. (First
Embodiment) In the second invention, the IC card according to claim 1 can be accepted, and when the IC card is connected to a game machine and a game is executed, a character displayed on the surface of the IC card is displayed. The game machine is characterized by having a function that appears in the game. (First Embodiment) In the third invention, the game machine according to claim 2 can be executed, and when the IC card is connected to the game machine and a game is executed, a message is displayed on the front surface of the IC card. This is a recording medium in which a program having a function in which a certain character appears in the game is stored. (First
Embodiment) In the fourth invention, in the IC card according to claim 1, the front surface of the IC card is rewritable, and when the game is executed and the character changes, the I
This is an IC card characterized in that the surface of the C card can be rewritten. (Second Embodiment) In the fifth invention, in the IC card according to claim 1, the front surface of the IC card is rewritable, and when the game is executed and the character changes, the I
The rewriting device is characterized in that the surface of the C card is rewritten. (Second Embodiment) In the sixth invention, in the rewriting device according to claim 5, the rewriting device has a function of connecting to a network,
The rewriting device has a function of totaling the information registered in the IC card, and notifies the totaling result of the information via the rewriting device or a network. (Third Embodiment) In the seventh invention, in the rewriting device according to claim 6, when the character is not displayed on the front surface of the IC card, it is registered in the IC card. A rewriting device having a function of newly displaying the character on the IC card according to the information. It was done. (4th Embodiment) Moreover, in 8th invention, I of Claim 1-7 is described.
In the C card, the IC card is a trading card and is an IC card. (First to Fourth Embodiments)

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an IC card to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an electronic game device, and FIG.
It is a figure explaining the content memorize | stored in C card.

In FIG. 1, an IC card 1 has an IC 4 embedded therein. The IC card 1 is a non-contact type, and data is transmitted / received to / from the IC card 1 wirelessly. The character 7 is printed on the surface, and in addition to the character 7, the attack power, the defense power, and the physical strength representing the strength of a card (game) not shown are printed. In addition,
The IC card 1 is an example, and as shown by the IC card 2 and the IC card 3, a large number of ICs with different types of characters are used.
There is a card. Hereinafter, examples of using the IC card 1 for the electronic game device 101 will be described.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 101 denotes an electronic game machine, which is a game machine, and the electronic game machine main body 10,
It is composed of a controller 14 and a display device 18.
The electronic game machine body 10 has a CD-ROM for reproducing a CD-ROM 19 in which the software of the electronic game is recorded.
There are a ROM drive 11 and IC card slots 12 and 13 into which the IC card 1 is inserted. The controller 14 has
There are buttons 15, 16 and 17, which are used to operate the electronic game. There are many types of CD-ROM 19, and the user can enjoy various games by replacing the CD-ROM 19.

In FIG. 3, 20 is a RAM incorporated in the IC 4 incorporated in the IC card 1, 21 is a character data area for storing an image of a character and information for identifying the character, and 22 is a character. 23 is an experience value storage area for storing the experience value of the character, 23 is an ability value storage area for storing numerical values such as the attack power and defense power of the character, and 24.
Is a history data storage area for storing the content of the character's competition results, etc. used in the game, and 25 is an area for storing other information such as the number of times the card has been used.

Next, the operation will be described with reference to FIG. The user inserts the IC card 1 into one of the IC card slots 12 and 13 of the electronic game machine body 10, and also inserts the CD-RO.
The CD-ROM 19 is attached to the M drive 11. The electronic game machine body 10 is operated by the software written in the CD-ROM 19 to operate the IC card slot 12 or 1
Read the data of the IC card 1 inserted in
21). Then, the user plays the game according to the software recorded in the CD-ROM 19 (ST2
2). The software of the electronic game causes the corresponding character 7 to appear in the game according to the data read from the IC card 1. Further, as the user plays the game, the experience value and ability value of the character 7 are updated.

When the game ends (ST23), the electronic game machine body 10 writes the experience value and ability value updated during the game in the IC card 1 inserted in the IC card slot 12 or 13 (ST24). ), The IC card 1 is ejected (ST25).

Further, although the IC card is a non-contact type in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. Data may be exchanged by electrical continuity. The electronic game device 101 includes an electronic game machine body 10 and a display device 1.
Although 8 is a separated structure, it may be integrally formed.
Further, although the software used in the electronic game device 101 is recorded in the CD-ROM 19, the D
Any medium that can store information, such as a VD-ROM, a hard disk, or a memory card, may be used.

As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the IC card 1 is used as the trading card, and the information of the character 7 can be read and written by the electronic game device 101. It is possible to make it appear in electronic games and play an active role, and it is possible to obtain the effect of enhancing the amusement characteristics of the game.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the IC card 26 according to the second embodiment. The IC card 26 contains an IC 28 that stores the experience value and ability value of the character 29. The same IC 28 as that used in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is used. Further, a rewrite area 27 is provided on the surface of the IC card 26,
The character 29 can be rewritten. There are a plurality of types of characters 29. The information stored in the IC 28 is the same as that in the first embodiment described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 6 shows a rewrite terminal 1 according to the second embodiment.
It is a figure which shows 02. The housing 30 is provided with a card insertion opening 31 to communicate with the IC 24 to exchange data, and also to rewrite an area 27 on the surface of the IC card 26.
Can be rewritten. This rewrite terminal is placed in convenience stores and game stores. The electronic game device 101 is the same as that of the first embodiment described with reference to FIG.

Next, the operation will be described with reference to FIG. The user inserts the IC card 26 into one of the IC card slots 12 and 13 of the electronic game machine body 10 and also inserts the CD-R.
The CD-ROM 19 is attached to the OM drive 11. The electronic game machine body 10 reads the data of the IC card 26 inserted in the IC card slot 12 or 13 by the operation of the software written in the CD-ROM 19 (ST31). Then, the user plays the game according to the software recorded in the CD-ROM 19 (ST
32). Electronic game software is IC card 26
The corresponding character 29 according to the data read from
To appear in the game. Further, as the user plays the game, the experience value and ability value of the character 29 are updated. When the character 29 changes due to a change in the ability value or experience value of the character 29 (ST3
3), turn on a card rewriting required flag (not shown) (ST
34).

When the game ends (ST35), the electronic game machine body 10 updates the experience value, ability value, and card rewriting required while playing the game on the IC card 26 inserted in the IC card slot 12 or 13. The flag state is written (ST36), and the IC card 26 is ejected (S
T37).

The user uses the IC card 26 to rewrite the terminal 1
When it is put in 02, the rewrite terminal 102 determines that rewriting is necessary, and if necessary, rewrites the character 29 displayed in the rewrite area 27 according to the contents stored in the IC card 26. FIG. 8 shows a state in which the IC card 26 has been rewritten, and the character 29 is the character 32.
Has been rewritten as

As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, since the design of the character 29 of the IC card 26 can be changed, the design of the IC card is changed as the character of the electronic game grows. The effect that can be obtained is obtained.

Although the electronic game apparatus 101 and the rewrite terminal 102 are separated in this embodiment, the electronic game apparatus 1
The function of the rewrite terminal 102 may be included in the electronic game apparatus 101 by adding the rewrite function to the IC card reader 01.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the third embodiment. The IC card 26 is provided in the casing 33 of the rewrite terminal 103.
An IC card slot 34 for inserting a card and a display unit 35 with a touch panel are provided. IC card slot 34
Then, in addition to reading and writing the IC card 26,
It has a function that allows rewriting of the surface. 104 and 105 are rewrite terminals similar to the rewrite terminal 103. 38
Is a management device. The management device 38 has a function of communicating with a plurality of rewrite terminals 103, 104, 105. It also has a server function of the Internet 39 and is connected to the personal computer 40 through the Internet 39.
The electronic game device 101 is the same as that described in the first embodiment, and the IC card 26 is the same as that described in the second embodiment.

Next, the operation of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
It will be described according to 0. The processing in the electronic game apparatus 101 is as described in the second embodiment. If the IC card surface needs to be rewritten, a card rewriting necessity flag (not shown) is written to the ON state in the IC card 26. There is.

The user uses the IC card 26 to rewrite the terminal 1
03, the rewrite terminal 103 reads the data (ST41), judges the need for rewriting (ST42), and if necessary, the IC card 26
The character in the rewrite area 27 on the surface of the IC card 26 is rewritten according to the contents stored in (ST4
3). Then, character data, ability values, experience values, etc. are registered in the database of the management device 38 (ST4).
4). Next, the statistical data is read from the management device 38, the number of each character present, the ability value, the experience value, etc. are displayed (ST45), and the IC card 26 is ejected (ST4).
6).

The management device 38 is the Internet 39.
Since it also has a server function of,
From the Internet, the management device 38 can be accessed through the Internet 39, and the same information as the screen displayed on the rewrite terminal 103 can be obtained on the personal computer 40.

As described above, in the third embodiment of the present invention, the scarcity value of the card can be clarified by disclosing the scarcity value or ability of the character of the IC card 26 on the rewrite terminal 103 or the Internet. The effect is obtained.

Next explained is the fourth embodiment of the invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the IC card 41 used in the fourth embodiment. There is a rewrite area 42 on the surface of the IC card 41.
No characters are displayed in. It is sold mixed with the IC card 26 on which the character is displayed.
Reduce the proportion of cards 41. The rewrite terminal 103 is the same as that described in the third embodiment, but the operation is different.

Next, the operation of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
2 will be described. The processing in the electronic game device 101 is as described in the second embodiment, and if the card needs to be rewritten, the card rewriting necessity flag (not shown) is written in the ON state in the IC card. Also, the character is the IC card 4 like the IC card 41.
In the case of a card not displayed above 1, a character display required flag (not shown) is written in the ON state.

When the user inserts the IC card 26 or the IC card 41 into the rewrite terminal 103, the rewrite terminal 103 reads the data (ST51) and judges the need for rewriting (ST52), and if necessary, the IC card 26. The character is rewritten according to the contents stored in (ST54). If no character is displayed (ST52), the character is displayed on the IC card 41 (ST54). Then, the character data, ability value, experience value, etc. are registered in the database of the management device 38 (ST55). Next, the statistical data is read from the management device 38, the number of each character present, the ability value, the experience value, etc. are displayed (ST56), and the card is ejected (ST).
57).

Since the management device 38 also has a server function of the internet, the user accesses the management device 38 from the personal computer 40 through the internet 39 and obtains the same information as the screen displayed on the rewrite terminal 103 from the personal computer 40. What can be obtained above is the same as the third embodiment.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the scarcity value of the card can be clarified by disclosing the scarcity value or ability of the character of the IC card on the rewrite terminal or the Internet. Is obtained. In addition, the user does not display the character I
If the card is a C card, it is always inserted into the rewrite terminal, which has the effect of further clarifying the rarity value of the card.

In the embodiment of the fourth invention, an example is shown in which a character is displayed on an IC card on which nothing is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is applicable even if it is not an IC card. In this case, a bar code or the like is printed on the card instead of the data stored in the IC card to identify the card. Further, in the embodiment of the fourth invention, an example in which a character is displayed on a rewrite card has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the printing is one-time printing, it is applicable even if the material is not rewritable.

In the embodiments of the first to fourth inventions, the example of application to the trading card is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. A character is displayed on the IC card, and if the character appears in the electronic game when inserted into the electronic game machine, it can be adapted.

[0033]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention,
Since the character displayed on the IC card is made to appear in the electronic game, it is possible to provide the effect of providing the electronic game with a higher amusement property.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an IC card according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electronic game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the contents of an IC card according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an IC card according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a rewrite terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a rewritten IC card according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a process according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an IC card according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a process in the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a conventional trading card.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 2, 3 IC cards 4, 5, 6 IC 7, 8 and 9 characters 10 Electronic game console body 11 CD-ROM drive 12, 13 IC card slot 14 Controller 15, 16, 17 buttons 18 Display 19 CD-ROM 20 RAM 21 Character data area 22 Experience value storage area 23 Capacity value storage area 24 History data storage area 25 Area for storing other information 26 IC card 27 rewrite area 28 IC 29 characters 30 housing 31 Card slot 32 characters 33 housing 34 IC card slot 35 display 36, 37 housing 38 Management device 39 Internet 40 personal computers 41 IC card 42 rewrite area 43 IC 44 Trading Card 45 characters 101 electronic game device 102, 103, 104, 105 Rewrite terminal

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. In an IC card, a character is displayed on the surface of the IC card, and information for causing the character to appear in the game is recorded when the IC card is connected to a game machine and a game is executed. An IC card characterized by 2. The IC card according to claim 1 can be accepted, and has a function of causing a character displayed on the surface of the IC card to appear in the game when the IC card is connected to a game machine and a game is executed. A game machine characterized by that. 3. The game machine according to claim 2, which is executable, and has a function of causing a character displayed on the surface of the IC card to appear in the game when the IC card is connected to the game machine and the game is executed. A recording medium that stores a program. 4. The IC card according to claim 1, wherein the front surface of the IC card is rewritable, and the front surface of the IC card can be rewritten when the game is executed and the character changes. I
C card. 5. The IC card according to claim 1, wherein the front surface of the IC card is rewritable, and the front surface of the IC card is rewritten when the game is executed and the character changes. Rewriting device. 6. The rewriting device according to claim 5, wherein the rewriting device has a function of connecting to a network and a function of collecting information registered in the IC card, and the rewriting device or the network A rewriting device characterized by notifying a totaling result of information. 7. The rewriting device according to claim 6, wherein when the character is not displayed on the front surface of the IC card, the character is newly added to the IC card according to the information registered in the IC card. A rewriting device having a function of displaying on. 8. The IC card according to claim 1, wherein the IC card is a trading card.