JP4668054B2 - Game system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system, a game program, and a recording medium on which the program is recorded, and in particular, a game system, a game program, and a program that can directly reflect a player's operation in the game. The recording medium.

  An input operation for a video game or the like is generally performed using buttons or the like arranged on the controller. On the other hand, it is conceivable that these input operations are directly executed by an operator's finger or the like using a touch panel or the like without using a controller or the like.

  For example, when such an input operation is possible in a video game, the player can more intuitively issue a desired response or instruction than when using a controller. Further, if an input operation on the information terminal device or the like can be directly performed by an operator's finger, the complexity of the input operation can be reduced.

  By the way, in order to enhance the game content and enhance its playability, or to enable advanced information input to the information terminal device, it is necessary to allow many types of input operations. Therefore, when the movement of the player or the operator is used as an input operation, it is desirable that the system that reads the operation can distinguish and recognize more input operations.

The present invention has been made to meet the above demands, and can directly capture the player's movement as an input operation, and can perform many different types of input operations according to the player's movement. the purpose is to provide a game system capable of recognizing.

In order to achieve the above object, a first invention is a game system that advances a game based on a player's input operation,
Input operation detection means for outputting two-dimensional coordinate data corresponding to the player's input operation;
When a series of two-dimensional coordinate data is detected by the input operation detection unit, a sign identification unit that identifies a sign corresponding to the input operation based on a shape detected from the two-dimensional coordinate data;
Command recognition means for recognizing the sign identified by the sign identification means as a predetermined game command;
Game progress means for progressing the game in response to the game command,
The game command is a command for determining the content of the effect,
The game progress means includes
Production effect generating means for generating a production effect corresponding to the command for the game in the game screen according to the operation of the player;
Production effect storage means for storing the production effect according to the operation of the player,
Stock use means for generating the stored effect in the game screen according to the player's operation,
The input operation detecting means includes a touch panel, a means for generating a signal corresponding to a two-dimensional coordinate position designated by the player, and a means for detecting a two-dimensional shape drawn by the player from the locus of the two-dimensional coordinate position. Prepared,
When it is determined that the sign input is properly performed, the sign identification unit generates an OK effect effect indicating that the sign input has been performed properly on at least one of the speaker and the display and then generates the sign. Identify and
The command recognition means stores a relationship between a signature and a command, and recognizes a command corresponding to the identified signature according to the relationship,
Means for turning on the flag of the identified sign when the sign is properly recognized;
The effect storage means is
Storage space display means for displaying the storage space for the production effect in the game screen,
When an appropriate drag operation is performed on the storage space following the input of an appropriate sign, if the flag of the dragged sign is on, the stock counter of the storage space is incremented and the sign Including storage management means to turn off the flag of
The stock counter may be decremented when an operation using a production effect stocked in the storage space is indicated by a player.

The second invention is the first invention, wherein
The content of the effect is a casting magic that can be used by the player.

The third invention is the first or second invention , wherein
A display that displays the game screen;
Cursor display means for displaying a cursor on the display,
The input operation detecting means detects a shape drawn by the player's input operation based on the movement of the cursor.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game can be advanced by recognizing the type of signature input by the player as a game command. According to the sign input, the player can intuitively issue responses and instructions. Therefore, according to the present invention, handling of the game can be made easier. Further, according to the present invention, in addition to generating the effect specified by sign input immediately during the game, the effect can be temporarily stored and used later. According to such rules, the degree of freedom of the game progress is increased and the attractiveness of the game is improved.
Moreover, according to this invention, the production effect specified by sign input can be classified and stored for each type of production effect. Therefore, the player can easily select a desired effect from the stored effects and use it.
Furthermore, according to the present invention, the player can perform an input operation using the touch panel.

According to the second invention, the player can stock available casting magic in advance in the course of the game.

According to the third aspect , the player can input a signature or the like while checking the movement of the cursor by moving the cursor displayed on the display.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
Hereinafter, the game system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the configuration of the game system of the present embodiment. The game system of the present embodiment includes a monitor device 10 for displaying a game image. In the present embodiment, the monitor device 10 has a 29-inch display screen.

  Below the monitor device 10, an X coordinate detection light emitting module group 12 and an X coordinate detection light receiving module group 14 are arranged, respectively. A Y coordinate detection light emitting module group 16 and a Y coordinate detection light receiving module group 18 are disposed on the left and right sides of the monitor device 10, respectively.

  The X coordinate detection light emitting module group 12 includes four light emitting modules 20 arranged adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, the X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14 includes four light-receiving modules 22 arranged adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction. The Y coordinate detection light emitting module group 16 and the Y coordinate detection light receiving module 18 are each three light emitting modules 20 arranged adjacent to each other in the vertical direction, or three arranged adjacent to each other in the vertical direction. The light receiving module 22 is composed of a table.

  The light emitting module 22 includes 16 light emitting diodes 24 arranged at equal intervals of about 10 mm. These light emitting diodes 24 can emit infrared rays having a predetermined intensity. On the other hand, each light receiving module 22 includes 16 light receiving elements 26 arranged at an interval of about 10 mm, which is the same as the interval of the light emitting diodes 24 described above. These light receiving elements 26 can detect infrared rays emitted from the light emitting diodes 24.

  All the light emitting diodes 24 belonging to the X coordinate detection light emitting module group 12 are arranged so that their optical axes are directed vertically upward at a position away from the surface of the monitor device 10 by a predetermined length. On the other hand, all the light receiving elements 26 belonging to the light receiving module group 14 for X coordinate detection emit light emitted from the light emitting diodes 24 belonging to the light emitting module group 12 for X coordinate detection that are arranged vertically below the light receiving diodes. It is arranged so that it can receive light efficiently. Accordingly, the light-emitting diodes 24 belonging to the X-coordinate detection light-emitting module group 12 and the light-receiving elements 26 belonging to the X-coordinate detection light-receiving module group 14 constitute photocouplers. Hereinafter, a plane on which these photocouplers transmit and receive light is referred to as a “detection surface”.

  In the present embodiment, in order to avoid the X coordinate detection light receiving module group 14 from reacting to room illumination or the like, the X coordinate detection light receiving module group 14 on the light receiving side is placed above the monitor device 10. The light emitting module group 12 for X coordinate detection on the light emitting side is arranged below the monitor device 10.

  All the light-emitting diodes 24 belonging to the Y-coordinate detection light-emitting module group 16 are arranged so that their optical axes are directed in the horizontal direction within the above-described detection plane. On the other hand, all the light receiving elements 26 belonging to the light receiving module group 18 for Y coordinate detection emit light emitted from the light emitting diodes 24 belonging to the light emitting module group 16 for Y coordinate detection that are arranged on the left side of the light receiving diodes. Are arranged so that light can be received efficiently. Accordingly, the light-emitting diode 24 and the light-receiving element 26 that are opposed to each other constitute a photocoupler.

  Hereinafter, the X coordinate detection light emitting module group 12 and the X coordinate detection light receiving module group 14 are collectively referred to as an “X coordinate detection device”. The Y coordinate detection light emitting module group 16 and the Y coordinate detection light receiving module group 18 are collectively referred to as a “Y coordinate detection device”. Further, when the X coordinate detection device and the Y coordinate detection device are collectively referred to, they are simply referred to as “coordinate detection device”.

  A game processing unit 28 is connected to the monitor device 10 and the light emitting / receiving modules 20 and 22 described above. The game processing unit 28 includes therein an arithmetic processing unit, a memory, a recording medium in which a predetermined program is recorded (not shown), and the monitor device 10 and the light emitting or light receiving modules 20 and 22. Various processes necessary for the progress of the game, which will be described later, are executed while exchanging data with each other.

  Next, the structure of the light emitting module 20 and the structure of the light receiving module 22 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a pair of light emitting and receiving modules 20, 22 arranged opposite to each other. The above-described X coordinate detection apparatus is configured by connecting four sets of the block configuration shown in FIG. 2 in series. Moreover, the Y coordinate detection apparatus mentioned above is comprised by connecting three sets of block structures shown in FIG. 2 in series.

  The light emitting module 20 includes the 16 light emitting diodes 24 described above and a timing control circuit 30 that controls the light emission timing thereof. The timing control circuit 30 is supplied with a clock signal (CLK) and a start signal (START) from the game processing unit 28 (see FIG. 1). After receiving the start signal, the timing control circuit 30 sequentially turns on the 16 light emitting diodes 24 every clock.

  The light receiving module 22 includes a voltage comparator 32 and a D flip-flop (D-FF) 34 corresponding to each of the 16 light receiving elements 26. The voltage comparator 32 compares the signal output from the light receiving element 26 with a predetermined comparison voltage, thereby binarizing according to whether or not the light receiving element 26 receives infrared rays emitted from the light emitting diode 24. Generate a signal. The binarized signal generated by the voltage comparator 32 is supplied to the D-FF 34 and is latched by the D-FF 34 at a predetermined timing described later.

  The light receiving module 22 also includes a timing control circuit 36 and a shift register 38. The timing control circuit 36 is supplied with the same clock signal (CLK) and start signal (START) as those supplied from the game processing unit 28 to the timing control circuit 30 of the light emitting module 20.

  After receiving the start signal, the timing control circuit 36 instructs the 16 D-FFs 34 to sequentially latch data every clock. As a result, the 16 D-FFs 34 latch data indicating whether or not the corresponding light receiving elements 32 receive infrared rays. The timing control circuit 36 also issues an S / H signal to the shift register 38 after instructing all the D-FFs 34 to latch data, that is, after counting 16 clock signals after the start signal. Supply.

  The shift register 38 is provided with a signal output terminal SOUT and a signal input terminal SIN. Of the four shift registers 38 belonging to the light receiving module group 14 for X coordinate detection, the SOUT of the most preceding stage is connected to the game processing unit 28, and the SOUTs of the other shift registers 38 are located in the respective preceding stages. Connected to the SIN of the shift register 38. The three shift registers 38 belonging to the light receiving module group 18 for Y coordinate detection are also connected according to the same rule.

  After receiving the S / H signal from the timing control circuit 36, these shift registers 38 transfer the 16-bit data latched in the 16 D-FFs 34 to the game processing unit 28 or the previous shift register 38. Start transferring to. As a result, the game processing unit 28 latches the data latched in all the D-FFs 34 belonging to the X coordinate detection light receiving module group 14 and all the D-FFs 34 belonging to the Y coordinate detection light receiving module group 18. The transmitted data is transmitted as serial data.

Next, operations of the light emitting and receiving modules 20 and 22 shown in FIG. 2 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3A shows the timing at which a start signal is issued from the game processing unit 28 to the light emitting and light receiving modules 20 and 22. The game system of this embodiment, for example, sets 1/60 seconds as one inter, and advances the game while synchronizing various controls for each inter. The start signal is issued from the game processing unit 28 in synchronization with the start time of the one inter.

  FIG. 3B to FIG. 3E show the light emission timings of the two elements located in the foremost stage and the light emission timings of the two elements located in the last stage among the 16 light emitting diodes 24. Hereinafter, the light emitting diodes 24 positioned in the nth stage (n = 1 to 16) are referred to as “nth stage light emitting elements”. That is, FIGS. 3B to 3E show the light emission timings of the first stage light emitting element and the second stage light emitting element, and the fifteenth stage light emitting element and the sixteenth stage light emitting element. These are representative examples of the light emission timing used in the light emitting module 20, and represent that the first-stage light-emitting elements to the 16-th stage light-emitting elements emit light one by one sequentially for each clock.

  FIG. 3F to FIG. 3I show timings at which two of the 16 D-FFs 34 located at the foremost stage latch data and timings at which two of the 16 D-FFs 34 at the last stage latch data. Hereinafter, the D-FF 34 located in the nth stage (n = 1 to 16) is referred to as an “nth stage FF”. That is, FIGS. 3F to 3I show the timing at which the first stage FF and the second stage FF, and the 15th stage FF and the 16th stage FF latch data. These are typical examples of the data latch timing used in the light receiving module 22, and indicate that the first stage FF to the 16th stage FF sequentially latch data one by one for each clock.

  As shown in FIGS. 3B and 3F, the timing at which the first stage FF latches data is synchronized with the timing at which only the first stage light emitting element emits infrared rays. The light emitted from the first-stage light-emitting element is received by the first-stage light-receiving element 26 if there is no shielding object between the first-stage light-emitting element and the first-stage light-receiving element 26. . Accordingly, in this case, data meaning “light reception” is latched in the first stage FF. On the other hand, when there is a shield between them, the light emitted from the first stage light emitting element does not reach the first stage light receiving element 26. Accordingly, in this case, data meaning “non-light reception” is latched in the first stage FF.

  Similarly, the timing at which the nth stage FF latches data is synchronized with the timing at which only the nth stage light emitting element emits infrared rays. Therefore, in the n-th stage FF, the light emitted from the n-th stage light-emitting element has reached the n-th stage light-receiving element 26, or more specifically, the n-th stage light-emitting element and the n-th stage light-receiving element. The data indicating whether or not there is a light shielding member between 26 and 26 is latched. Hereinafter, this data is referred to as “nth stage shield data”.

  By the way, the light emitted from the nth stage light emitting element is received by the light receiving element 26 located in the vicinity of the nth stage light receiving element 26. For this reason, the output of the nth stage light receiving element 26 is also affected by the state of the light emitting diodes 24 other than the opposing nth stage light emitting element. On the other hand, when the 16 light-emitting diodes 24 are sequentially caused to emit light and the data is latched in the D-FF 34 in accordance with the respective light emission timings as in the present embodiment, the n-th stage FF is always accurate. n-stage shield data can be latched.

  FIG. 3J shows the timing at which the timing control circuit 36 of the light receiving module 22 supplies the S / H signal to the shift register 38. As shown in the figure, the S / H signal is output after the data latch by the 16th stage FF (see FIG. 3I) is completed.

  FIG. 3K shows a waveform of serial data transferred from the shift register 38. The transfer of the serial data is started after the shift register 38 receives the S / H signal, and is continued until the data latched in all the D-FFs 34 included in the coordinate detection device is read into the game processing unit 28. . Hereinafter, a series of data supplied to the game processing unit 28 by the above processing is referred to as “two-dimensional coordinate data”.

  In the present embodiment, various settings are made so that the time from the generation of the start signal to the end of serial data transfer is less than 16,66 ms, that is, within one inter period. Therefore, in the game system of the present embodiment, new two-dimensional coordinate data is supplied from the coordinate detection device to the game processing unit 28 for each inter.

  Next, the function of the coordinate detection apparatus described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an image diagram of a coordinate plane corresponding to a part of the monitor device 10. The circles indicated by solid lines in FIG. 4 indicate the position of the player's finger placed on the front surface of the monitor device 10 so as to penetrate the detection surface of the coordinate detection device. In addition, the circles indicated by wavy lines in FIG. 4 indicate the position of the palm of the player placed in the detection plane.

  The X-coordinate detection apparatus includes a plurality of photocouplers that transmit and receive light in the vertical direction as described above. On the other hand, the Y coordinate detection apparatus includes a plurality of photocouplers that transmit and receive light in the left-right direction. These photocouplers are arranged at intervals of about 10 mm, and are switched between an on state and an off state depending on whether or not a shielding object exists in the detection surface. Hereinafter, for convenience, a state where light is not blocked between photocouplers is referred to as an “on state”, and a state where light is blocked between photocouplers is referred to as an “off state”.

  When the detection surface is pierced by the player's finger, the finger becomes a shield, and one or two photocouplers belonging to the X coordinate detection device and one or two photocouplers belonging to the Y coordinate detection device are in an off state. Become. In this case, the game processing unit 28 detects which data in the two-dimensional coordinate data is OFF, and detects the finger in front of the monitor device 10 as a point, as indicated by a solid line in FIG. can do.

  When a player's palm or fist (hereinafter simply referred to as “palm”) is placed on the front surface of the monitor device 10, they become shielding objects, and a number of photocouplers belonging to the X coordinate detection device and the Y coordinate detection. A number of photocouplers belonging to the device are turned off. In this case, the game processing unit 28 detects which data in the two-dimensional coordinate data is OFF, thereby detecting the palm in front of the monitor device 10 as a plane as indicated by a dotted line in FIG. can do.

  That is, the game system according to the present embodiment can detect, in terms of points or planes, when the player raises a finger or palm in front of the monitor device 10, where the player is located in front of the monitor device 10. . And the game system of this embodiment can newly acquire the information regarding these fingers and palms for every inter.

  Next, an outline of a game realized by the game system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The game system of the present embodiment can realize, for example, a type of game in which a player attacks a monster appearing in a game screen using magic.

  In the game according to the present embodiment, the player can emit normal magic from the pointed part by pointing to an arbitrary part in the game screen and then releasing the finger from the game screen. Hereinafter, the above action by the player is referred to as “normal magic action”. When one point on the monitor device 10 is pointed by the player, the game system detects the presence of the finger and the position of the finger based on the two-dimensional coordinate data. Next, when the player's finger is released from the game screen, the absence of the finger is detected based on the two-dimensional coordinate data. When these series of operations are performed, the game system determines that the above-described normal magic operation has been performed by the player, and generates normal magic on the screen.

  The player also points a part of the game screen by drawing a predetermined sign (figure) with a finger in front of the game screen displayed on the monitor device 10 or following the movement (hereinafter referred to as this pointing). By calling the operation “trigger operation”, it is possible to generate casting magic according to the type of sign. FIG. 5 to FIG. 8 show combinations of casting magic provided by the game system of the present embodiment and signs to be input by the player to call the casting magic.

  FIG. 5 shows a sign for generating the attack magic FREEZE. FREEZE is ice-based magic that is effective against fire-based monsters. The player moves the finger along the locus of the inverted triangle shown in FIG. 5 in front of the game screen, and then points to the predetermined portion on the game screen and performs a trigger operation to attack the predetermined portion with magic FREEZE. Can do.

  FIG. 6 shows a sign for generating the attack magic FIRE. FIRE is a fire-based magic that is effective against ice-based monsters. The player moves his / her finger along the oval locus shown in FIG. 6 in front of the game screen, and then points to the predetermined portion on the game screen to perform a trigger operation, thereby attacking the predetermined portion with the magic FIRE. Can do.

  FIG. 7 shows a sign for generating the attack magic THUNDER. THUNDER is a magic that is effective to some extent for all monsters and suitable for attacking a relatively wide range. The player moves the finger along the lightning-like locus shown in FIG. 7 in front of the game screen, and then points to the predetermined part on the game screen to perform a trigger operation, thereby attacking the predetermined part with magic THUNDER. Can do.

  FIG. 8 shows a sign for generating the defense magic BARRIER. Barrier is magic to protect yourself from monster attacks. The player can generate a barrier that blocks enemy attacks by moving his / her finger along the path shown in FIG. 8 in front of the game screen, that is, a U-shaped path with the opening facing downward.

  The game system according to the present embodiment, when a sign is drawn by a player in front of the monitor device 10, is based on a series of two-dimensional coordinate data updated for each inter, and the sign requires a casting magic. It is determined whether or not it matches any of the above. As a result, when the sign inputted by the player is a sign of casting magic, casting magic corresponding to the sign is generated in the game screen.

  By the way, in order to enhance the game of this embodiment and improve its game playability, it is effective to increase the types of casting magic that can be used by the player. In order to increase the types of casting magic, it is necessary to increase the types of signatures. The number of types of signatures can be increased if the shape of the signature is complicated. However, the more complicated the shape of the signature and the more types, the more difficult it is for the game system to recognize the signature correctly.

  As described above, the game system of this embodiment can capture a finger penetrating the detection surface of the coordinate detection device as a point, and can capture a palm placed in the detection surface as a surface. That is, the game system of the present embodiment can distinguish and detect a point input operation with a finger and a surface input operation with a palm. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the types of signatures that can be identified by distinguishing these two types of input operations are increased, and the types of magic provided to the player are increased.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, the contents of processing executed by the game device of the present embodiment to realize the above-described function will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an outline of processing executed by the game processing unit 28 to realize the above-described function. The series of processing shown in FIG. 9 is realized by the game processing unit 28 executing a program recorded on a built-in recording medium.

  In step 100, it is determined whether or not a new input operation by the player is started in front of the monitor device 10. The game processing unit 28 determines that a new input operation has been started by the player when a point input or a surface input is newly detected within the detection surface of the coordinate detection device. When the above determination is made, the process of step 102 is executed next.

  In step 102, it is determined whether the new input operation by the player is a point input or a surface input. That is, it is determined whether a new input operation is performed with a finger or a palm. In this step, specifically, when the shielding object in the detection surface detected based on the two-dimensional coordinate data is equal to or smaller than a predetermined size, it is determined that the new input is a point input, while the shielding object is predetermined. If the size is exceeded, the new input is determined to be surface input.

  If it is determined in step 102 that the new input is a point input, then in step 104, a point input process, that is, a process corresponding to the case where the player starts an input operation using a finger is executed. The On the other hand, if it is determined in step 102 that the new input is a surface input, then in step 106, a point input process, that is, a process corresponding to the case where the player starts an input operation using the palm is performed. Executed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the contents of the point input process executed in step 104. The routine shown in FIG. 10 is realized by the game processing unit 28 executing a program recorded on a built-in recording medium.

  In the point input process, first, in step 110, it is determined whether or not a new point input is a normal magic operation. When the point input detected in the detection surface disappears quickly without moving in the detection surface, it is determined that the new input is a normal magic operation. In this case, the process of step 112 is performed next.

  In step 112, a process for generating the first type normal magic is executed. Here, the first type normal magic is the most basic magic that should be generated when a player performs a normal magic action using a finger. When the process of this step is finished, the current routine is finished.

If it is determined in step 110 that the new input is not a normal magic operation, the process of step 114 is executed next.
In step 114, the trajectory of the finger moving within the detection surface is detected based on a series of two-dimensional coordinate data detected by the coordinate detection device for each inter, and a template recorded in advance in the game system is detected. The signature input by the player is identified by comparing the trajectory.

  When a player uses his / her finger to input a signature, a part of the palm may enter the detection surface against the player's intention. In this case, the coordinate detection device detects a plurality of coordinates in the detection surface as points caused by the shielding object. In this case, the game system according to the present embodiment recognizes the upper left coordinate toward the monitor device 10 as an effective coordinate. According to the above recognition, since the position of the player's right index finger can always be traced, the input sign can be accurately detected. In addition, when a plurality of points due to the shielding object are detected, the method for specifying one of them is not limited to the above method, and for example, the center of a plurality of coordinates is effective. It may be recognized as a coordinate.

  In step 118, it is determined whether or not the signature requesting the casting magic has been identified by the signature identifying process described above. As a result, if it is determined that a valid signature has been identified, the process of step 120 is performed next. On the other hand, if it is determined that a valid sign signal has not been identified, the current routine is immediately terminated thereafter.

  In step 120, after the sign input, it is determined whether or not the trigger operation is a point input, that is, a finger. As a result, when it is determined that the trigger operation has been performed with the finger, the process of step 122 is performed next. On the other hand, if it is determined that the trigger input is a surface input, that is, a palm input, the process of step 124 is executed next.

  In step 122, a process of generating the first type casting magic corresponding to the inputted signature is executed. Here, the first type casting magic is basic casting magic that should be generated when the player inputs a signature using a finger and performs a trigger operation using the finger. When the process of this step is finished, the current routine is finished.

  In step 124, a process of generating the second type casting magic corresponding to the inputted signature is executed. The second type casting magic is advanced casting magic that should be generated when a player inputs a sign using a finger and triggers using a palm. When the process of this step is finished, the current routine is finished.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, after performing sign input with a finger, different types of casting magic can be generated depending on whether the trigger operation is performed with the finger or the palm. In the present embodiment, it can be easily determined whether the trigger operation is performed with the finger or the palm. For this reason, in the game system of the present embodiment, a large number of casting magic can be provided to the player without reducing the reading accuracy of the signature input.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a description will be given of the surface input process that is executed when the player performs sign input by surface input.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the contents of the surface input process executed in step 106 shown in FIG. The routine shown in FIG. 11 is realized by the game processing unit 28 executing a program recorded on a built-in recording medium.

  In the surface input process, first, in step 130, it is determined whether or not the new surface input is a normal magic operation. If the surface input detected in the detection surface disappears quickly without moving in the detection surface, it is determined that the new input is a normal magic operation. In this case, the process of step 132 is performed next.

  In step 132, a process for generating the second type normal magic is executed. Here, the second type normal magic is advanced normal magic that should be generated when a player performs a normal magic action using a palm. When the process of this step is finished, the current routine is finished.

If it is determined in step 130 that the new input is not a normal magic action, the process of step 134 is executed next.
In step 134, the trajectory of the finger moving in the detection surface is detected based on a series of two-dimensional coordinate data detected by the coordinate detection device for each inter, and a template recorded in advance in the game system is detected. The signature input by the player is identified by comparing the trajectory.

  When the input operation is performed by surface input, a plurality of coordinates are detected in the detection surface as points caused by the shielding object. The game system of this embodiment recognizes the coordinate which becomes the upper left toward the monitor apparatus 10 among these some coordinates as an effective coordinate. According to the above recognition, the coordinates near the right index finger of the player can be fixed to the effective coordinates, and the sign drawn with the palm can be traced accurately.

  In step 138, it is determined whether or not a sign signal requesting casting magic has been generated by the sign identification process. As a result, if it is determined that any valid sine signal has been generated, the process of step 140 is then executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that a valid sign signal has not been generated, the current routine is immediately terminated thereafter.

  In step 140, after the sign input, it is determined whether or not the trigger operation is a point input, that is, performed with a finger. As a result, when it is determined that the trigger operation is performed with the finger, the process of step 142 is executed next. On the other hand, if it is determined that the trigger input is a surface input, that is, a palm input, the process of step 144 is executed next.

  In step 142, a process of generating the third type casting magic corresponding to the input signature is executed. Here, the third type casting magic is applied casting magic that should be generated when the player inputs a sign using a palm and performs a trigger operation using a finger. When the process of this step is finished, the current routine is finished.

  In step 144, a process of generating the fourth type casting magic corresponding to the inputted signature is executed. The fourth type casting magic is advanced casting magic that should be generated when a player inputs a signature using a palm and performs a trigger operation using the palm. When the process of this step is finished, the current routine is finished.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, different types of normal magic can be generated depending on whether the normal magic operation is performed with a finger or with a palm. In addition, after the sign input is performed with the palm, different types of casting magic can be generated depending on whether the trigger operation is performed with the finger or the palm. In this embodiment, it can be easily determined whether the input operation is performed with a finger or with a palm. For this reason, in the game system of the present embodiment, a large number of casting magic can be provided to the player without reducing the reading accuracy of the signature input.

  By the way, in Embodiment 1 mentioned above, when a player draws a signature with a palm, the type 3 or type 4 casting magic is generated. However, the signature is identified based only on the upper left coordinates of the palm. For this reason, those casting magics can also be generated by starting sign input with a palm and then drawing a predetermined trajectory with a finger.

  In the first embodiment described above, the point input and the surface input are not distinguished in the process of drawing a predetermined locus after the sign input is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. . That is, after the sign input is started, the case where the sign is drawn by the point input and the case where the sign is drawn by the surface input may be distinguished.

  In the first embodiment described above, the game processing unit 28 executes the process of step 114 or 134, whereby the “input operation detecting means” and the “sign identifying means” in the first invention are the steps. By executing the processing 118 or 138, the “command recognition means” in the first invention is realized.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a game system according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The game system of the present embodiment is realized by causing the game processing unit 28 to execute the routine shown in FIG. 12 instead of the routine shown in FIG. 9 using the same hardware as the system of the first embodiment. be able to.

  In the game system of the present embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, a game of a type in which a player attacks a monster appearing in the game screen by using normal magic or casting magic is realized. By the way, when trying to attack a monster using normal magic, the player generally expects that magic will occur when pointing at the monster. Therefore, if importance is attached to the player's sense, it is desirable that the normal magic be generated when the player points at the game screen.

  However, in the above-described first embodiment, after the player points at the game screen, depending on whether the finger leaves the game screen or draws a sign, whether the player's request is normal magic or chanting magic Is determined. Therefore, in the system of the first embodiment, normal magic cannot be generated when the player points at the game screen.

  In the game system of this embodiment, in order to respond to the above-described request, the point input by the finger is limited to the normal magic request signal, and the surface input by the palm is limited to the casting magic request signal. If the point input and the surface input are assigned in a limited manner as described above, it can be detected that the player is requesting the normal magic when the point input occurs, and the normal magic can be generated at that time. Therefore, according to the game system of the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a game that matches the player's feeling.

  FIG. 12 shows a flowchart for explaining a series of processes executed by the game processing unit 28 of the game system in order to realize the above-described functions. Note that the series of processing shown in FIG. 12 is realized by the game processing unit 28 executing a program recorded on a built-in recording medium.

  In step 150, it is determined whether or not a new input operation by the player has started in front of the monitor device 10. The game processing unit 28 determines that a new input operation has been started by the player when a point input or a surface input is newly detected within the detection surface of the coordinate detection device. When the above determination is made, the process of step 102 is executed next.

  In step 152, it is determined whether the new input operation by the player is a point input or a surface input. That is, it is determined whether a new input operation is performed with a finger or a palm. In this step, specifically, when the shielding object in the detection surface detected based on the two-dimensional coordinate data is equal to or smaller than a predetermined size, it is determined that the new input is a point input, while the shielding object is predetermined. If the size is exceeded, the new input is determined to be surface input.

  If it is determined in step 152 that the new input is a point input, then in step 154, processing for generating normal magic is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the new input is a surface input, then in step 56, the surface input is performed in the same procedure as in the first embodiment, that is, in the steps 134 to 144 shown in FIG. Processing is executed.

  As described above, the game system according to the present embodiment indicates the input intention when the input operation is started by the player, more specifically, when the palm of the player's finger is detected in the detection plane. Can be detected. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a game system that generates normal magic at a timing that matches the player's senses.

  By the way, in the first and second embodiments described above, it is determined whether the input operation by the player is a point input or a surface input, and the processing is branched according to the result, but the input operation is recognized. The logic for this is not limited to this. That is, the area of the input operation may be dynamically detected, and the input operation may be determined based on a trajectory generated based on the result.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, the types of signatures that can be identified are increased by distinguishing and detecting the point input and the surface input. It is not limited. That is, if the coordinate detection devices used in the first or second embodiment are arranged in multiple stages in a direction perpendicular to the screen of the monitor device 10, the player's sign input operation can be detected by volume. . Therefore, in such a case, the player's input operation may be differentiated by volume in addition to points and planes.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, a sign input system for a game is realized by the coordinate detection device and the game processing unit 28, but the use of the sign input system is not limited to this. . That is, the sign input system according to the present invention may be used as an input interface of an information terminal device.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, the coordinate detection device is configured by the plurality of light emitting modules 20 and the light receiving modules 22 arranged around the monitor device 10, but the structure of the coordinate detection device is the same. It is not limited. That is, the coordinate detection device may be any device that can capture the finger or palm of the player existing in front of the monitor device 10 as a point or a surface.

  Furthermore, in Embodiment 1 and 2 mentioned above, although the monitor apparatus 10 is limited to what has a planar screen, this invention is not limited to this. That is, as long as the surface (reference surface) on which the player performs an input operation is a flat surface, the monitor device 10 may have a dome-shaped screen or a device that can arbitrarily deform the screen shape.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, input by a player is detected by distinguishing between point input and surface input. However, the application of the technique for distinguishing and detecting point input and surface input is not applicable. It is not limited to. For example, in a dance game that requires the player to move his / her foot two-dimensionally, the toe standing state and the state where the entire surface of the foot is in contact with each other may be detected separately by point input and surface input. .

  In Embodiments 1 and 2 described above, the difference between point input and surface input is reflected in the type of magic to be generated. However, the target for reflecting the difference between the two is limited to the type of magic. is not. For example, in the above-mentioned dance game, the tone color of the sound generated in accordance with the step may be changed between when the toes stand (point input) and when the entire foot is grounded (surface input). .

Embodiment 3 FIG.
Next, Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an outline of the game system of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, the game system of this embodiment includes a monitor device 40 and a game machine main body 42. A mouse 44 used as a controller by the player is connected to the game machine main body 42.

  FIG. 14 is a block diagram for explaining the structure of the game system shown in FIG. The game machine main body 42 includes a RAM 46, a ROM 48, and a CPU 50. They are electrically connected to each other via a system bus 52. The system bus 52 is also connected with an image generation unit 54, an audio generation unit 56, and an I / O port 58.

  The image generation unit 54 is a circuit that generates a game screen as the game progresses. The sound generation unit 56 is a circuit that generates music and sound effects as the game progresses. The I / O port 58 is an interface for transferring data between an external input device and the system bus 52. As shown in FIG. 14, a display 40 </ b> A and a speaker 40 </ b> B built in the monitor device 40 are connected to the image generation unit 54 and the sound generation unit 56, respectively. A mouse 44 is connected to the I / O port 58.

  The game machine main body 42 also includes an information recording medium 60 (CD, DVD, etc.) that records programs and data necessary for the progress of the game. In the game system according to the present embodiment, the CPU 50, the image generation unit 54, the sound generation unit 56, and the like execute a predetermined process according to a program and data read from the information recording medium 60, and thereby advance a predetermined game.

  As in the case of the first or second embodiment, the game system according to the present embodiment can realize a game of a type in which a player attacks a monster that appears in the game screen using magic. In the first or second embodiment described above, the casting magic is fired when the player inputs a signature with a finger or the like in the course of such a game.

  On the other hand, in the system according to the present embodiment, a cursor linked to the mouse 44 is displayed on the display 40A, and a sign for calling the casting magic can be input by appropriately moving the cursor. In the present embodiment, the cursor is displayed on the display 40, but the locus of the cursor may be displayed on the display 40A.

  In the game system of this embodiment, a screen for practicing sign input, that is, a practice screen is provided immediately after the start of the game. On this practice screen, a sample of a sign for calling the casting magic is displayed together with a cursor linked to the mouse 44. The player can practice sign input by operating the mouse 44 so that the cursor follows the sample.

  FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of processing (practice mode processing) executed to prompt the player to practice sign input. In the routine shown in FIG. 15, first, a sample of a sign for calling the casting magic, that is, a sample of the sign as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 is displayed on the display 40A of the monitor device 40 (step 160). .

Next, it is determined whether or not a valid sign input has been made by the mouse 44 (step 162).
As a result, if it is determined that the signature input has been made, it is next determined whether or not the signature input has been correctly performed by the player (step 164).
In this embodiment, the sample of the signature displayed on the practice screen is a reference for determining whether or not the signature input has been performed correctly. That is, the game machine main body 42 calculates the similarity between the trace of the sign input by the player and the sample, and determines that the sign input is correctly performed when the similarity exceeds a predetermined threshold value. Note that the similarity calculation method and threshold are set so that a sign that falls within a predetermined width centered on the sample is determined to be appropriate.

As a result of the above determination, if it is determined that the sign input has been performed properly, an OK effect effect is generated that displays that the sign input has been performed properly (step 166). Specifically, a process for generating a sound effect, a change in color, a display of a specific message or object, and the like to display that the sign input has been performed properly is executed.
Further, in this case, after the sign flag (i) corresponding to the input sign type is turned on (step 168), the current routine is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 164 that the signature has not been input properly, the current routine is terminated after the NG effect is generated (step 170) to display the state.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of processing executed by the game machine main body 42 in order to process the casting magic that has become usable with the proper sign input. More specifically, FIG. 16A is a flowchart of a routine for generating a casting spell that can be used in the screen. FIGS. 16B and 16C are a flowchart of a routine for temporarily stocking the casting magic that can be used, and the casting magic that has been stocked can be used again. It is a flowchart of the routine for setting it to a proper state. In this embodiment, these routines are executed not only in the above-described practice screen but also in a game screen provided next to the practice screen.

  In the routine shown in FIG. 16A, first, it is determined whether or not a trigger operation has been executed by the player (step 180). In the system of this embodiment, for example, when the button of the mouse 44 is clicked, it is determined that the trigger operation has been executed.

If it is determined in step 180 that the trigger operation has been executed, it is then determined whether or not a sign flag corresponding to any casting magic is on (step 182).
As a result, when it is determined that any of the sign flags is in the on state, processing for generating the casting magic corresponding to the sign flag in the screen and processing for setting the sign flag in the off state are executed ( Step 184).
On the other hand, if it is determined that none of the sign flags is turned on, the current routine is terminated without any further processing.

  According to the process shown in FIG. 16A, it is possible to generate on the screen the casting magic whose sign flag is on when the trigger operation is executed. Immediately after the proper sign input is made, the sign flag corresponding to the sign is on. Therefore, according to said process, the casting magic corresponding to the signature can be appropriately generated on the screen.

In the routine shown in FIG. 16B, first, it is determined whether or not a drag operation has been executed by the player (step 186).
FIG. 17 shows an example of the screen 62 displayed on the display 40A in the present embodiment. On the screen shown in FIG. 17, a storage box 64 for storing casting magic that can be used in the game is displayed. In the present embodiment, for example, when the mouse 44 is dragged to an appropriate storage box 64 after an appropriate sign input, it is determined that the above-described drag operation has been executed. In the present embodiment, the storage box 64 is prepared for each type of casting magic. However, the storage box 64 is common to all the casting magic, and the casting magic storage list is displayed in the screen 62. Also good.

If it is determined in step 186 that the drag operation has been executed, it is next determined whether or not the sign flag corresponding to the drag-destination storage box 64 is on (step 188).
As a result, if it is determined that the sign flag is on, the number of casting magic stocks stored in the drag-destination storage box 64 is incremented, and then the sign flag is turned off (step 190). ).
On the other hand, if the above condition is not satisfied, the current routine is terminated without proceeding with any processing.
According to the above processing, when a proper drag operation is executed following a proper sign input, the casting magic corresponding to the sign can be stocked in the storage box 64.

In the routine shown in FIG. 16C, first, has the player indicated the intention to use the casting magic stored in the storage box 64, for example, has the mouse 44 been clicked on the specific storage box 64? It is determined whether or not (step 192).
As a result, when it is determined that the intention to use the stock is displayed, it is next determined whether or not the stock remains in the storage box 64 (step 194).

  If it is determined in step 194 that stock remains in the storage box 64, the sign flag (i) corresponding to the storage box 64 is turned on, and the number of stocks in the storage box 64 is decremented. (Step 196). On the other hand, if it is determined that no stock remains, the current routine is terminated without any further processing.

  When the sign flag (i) is in the on state, the casting magic can be generated according to the process shown in FIG. 16A by executing the trigger operation. Therefore, according to the system of this embodiment, when a trigger operation is performed after an operation for using a specific stock, it is possible to appropriately generate a casting magic according to the player's intention.

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the process (game mode 1 process) which the game machine main body 42 of this embodiment performs while displaying a game screen is demonstrated. In the routine shown in FIG. 18, first, it is determined whether or not a sign input by the mouse 44 has been performed (step 200).
As a result, when it is determined that the signature input has been performed, it is determined whether the signature is a predetermined signature, that is, a signature that is predetermined as a signature for calling the casting magic (step). 202).

  The game machine main body 42 stores the locus of the mouse 44, that is, the locus of the cursor linked to the mouse 44 when a signature is input by the mouse 44. The game machine main body 42 is pre-recorded with a template corresponding to each predetermined sign. In step 202, the shape of the locus of the cursor is compared with the shape of the template, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined signature has the same input signature. Note that the above-described determination processing is executed so that when the difference between the two is within a predetermined range, it is determined that the two match.

Thereafter, in accordance with the determination result of step 202, as in the practice mode (see FIG. 15), processing for turning on the sign flag (steps 166 and 168) or processing for generating an NG effect (step 170) is executed. Is done.
When the sign flag (i) is turned on by the series of processes described above, the player can generate or stock casting magic by executing a trigger operation or a drag operation as described above (see FIG. 16 (A) to FIG. 16 (C)).

  In the third embodiment described above, the game machine main body 42 executes the processing of steps 162 and 164, whereby the “input operation detecting means” and the “sign identifying means” in the first invention are the steps 168. By executing the processing of step 186 to 190, the “command recognition means” in the first invention executes the processing of steps 180 to 184, and the “effect effect generating means” in the first invention performs steps 186 to 190. By executing the processing, the “production effect storage means” in the first invention is realized, and the “stock use means” in the first invention is realized by executing the processing of steps 192 to 196.

In the above-described third embodiment, the game machine main body 42 displays the storage box 64 in the screen 62 as shown in FIG. 17, whereby the “storage space display means” in the first invention is By executing the processing of step 188, the “storage management means” in the first invention is realized.

In the above-described third embodiment, the game machine body 42 displays a cursor on the display 40A, so that the “cursor display means” in the third invention executes the processing of steps 162 and 164. Thus, the “input operation detecting means” in the third aspect of the invention is realized.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The game system of the present embodiment is realized by causing the game machine body 42 to execute a routine (game mode 2 process) shown in FIG. 19 instead of the routine (game mode 1 process) shown in FIG.

In the routine shown in FIG. 19, when the input sign is recognized as the default sign in step 202, it is determined whether or not there is a sign flag that is already in the ON state after the process of step 166 (step 166). 210).
As a result, if it is determined that there is no on-state sign flag, the processing of step 168 is executed as in the third embodiment. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a sign flag already turned on, the composite sign flag (i) corresponding to the combination of the sign flag and the sign recognized in the current routine is turned on. (Step 212).

  According to the routine shown in FIG. 19 described above, when the player continuously inputs a signature without interposing a trigger operation or a drag operation, the composite sign flag (i ) Can be turned on.

  In this embodiment, each compound sign flag is assigned a powerful casting magic as compared to the casting magic assigned to the normal sign flag. Then, the game machine main body 42 regards the composite sign flag as one of the sign flags and executes the routines shown in FIGS. 16 (A) to 16 (C). For this reason, in this embodiment, the power of the casting magic can be changed according to whether the sign input is performed continuously or independently.

Embodiment 5. FIG.
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 20 shows a flowchart of a routine (2P mode 1 process) executed in the game system of this embodiment when the 2P mode for two players to enjoy the game at the same time is selected. The game system of the present embodiment is realized by causing the game machine main body 42 in the third or fourth embodiment to further execute the routine shown in FIG.

In the routine shown in FIG. 20, first, it is determined whether or not a plurality of signs are input almost simultaneously by the plurality of mice 44 (step 220).
As a result, if it is determined that a plurality of signatures are input almost simultaneously, it is next determined whether or not these signatures are default cooperation signatures (step 222).

  In the system of this embodiment, casting magic that can be generated by two players cooperating and inputting signatures is prepared. In addition, in the game machine main body 42, a signature template to be input by two players to call the casting magic is recorded as a cooperation signature template. In step 222 described above, the shape of the signature input by the two players is compared with the shape of the template of the cooperation signature, and whether or not a predetermined cooperation signature is the same as the input signature. Is determined. Note that the above-described determination processing is executed so that when the difference between the two is within a predetermined range, it is determined that the two match.

As a result of the above determination, if it is determined that the cooperation signature has been properly input, then an OK effect for the input of the cooperation signature is generated (step 224).
Further, in this case, the cooperation sign flag (i) corresponding to the input cooperation sign type is turned on (step 226).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 222 that the cooperation signature has not been properly input, the current routine is terminated without any further processing.

  In the present embodiment, a powerful casting magic is assigned to each cooperation sign flag as compared to the casting magic assigned to the normal sign flag. Then, the game machine main body 42 regards the cooperation sign flag as one of the sign flags and executes the routines shown in FIGS. 16 (A) to 16 (C). For this reason, in this embodiment, when two players appropriately input a cooperation sign, it is possible to generate a powerful casting magic that cannot be generated without cooperation between the two players.

Embodiment 6 FIG.
Next, Embodiment 6 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 21 shows a flowchart of a routine (2P mode 2 process) executed by the game system of this embodiment in place of the routine (2P mode 1) shown in FIG. 20 when the 2P mode is selected.

In the routine shown in FIG. 21, if it is determined in step 220 that a plurality of signatures are input almost simultaneously, it is next determined whether or not the signatures match (step 230).
In the system of this embodiment, casting magic that can be generated by two players inputting the same signature simultaneously is prepared. In step 230, the shapes of the signatures input by the two players are compared, and it is determined whether or not they match. Note that the above-described determination processing is executed so that when the difference between the two is within a predetermined range, it is determined that the two match.

If it is determined that the signatures input by the two players match as a result of the determination, an OK effect for displaying the state is generated (step 232).
Furthermore, in this case, the coincidence sign flag (i) corresponding to the coincident sign type is turned on (step 234).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 230 that the input signatures do not match, the current routine is terminated without any further processing.

  In the present embodiment, each matching sign flag is assigned a powerful casting magic compared to the casting magic assigned to the normal sign flag. Then, the game machine main body 42 regards the coincidence sign flag as one of the sign flags and executes the routines shown in FIGS. 16 (A) to 16 (C). For this reason, in this embodiment, when two players cooperate and input the same signature at the same time, it is possible to generate powerful casting magic that cannot be generated without cooperation of both players.

  By the way, in the game systems of the fifth and sixth embodiments described above, the result of sign input by two players is used as a command for generating casting magic. The result of sign input by two players The mode of using is not limited to this. That is, the result of sign input by two players may be used, for example, for compatibility diagnosis between the two players.

  In the above-described third to sixth embodiments, the player inputs a sign with the mouse 44, but the sign input method is not limited to this. For example, a sign may be input using an analog input-compatible stick-like input device incorporated in a controller of a consumer game machine.

Embodiment 7 FIG.
Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing an outline of the game system of the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a block diagram for explaining the structure of the game system shown in FIG. As shown in these drawings, a controller 70 and an image sensor 72 are connected to the game machine main body 42 of the present embodiment via I / O ports 58 and 74.

  The controller 70 is for instructing the start and end of the game, and is realized by a general controller for a game machine. The image sensor 72 is a sensor using a known artificial retina chip, and is disposed, for example, on the upper portion of the monitor device 40 in order to detect the player's movement.

  The image sensor 72 includes therein a light receiving unit, a light reception control unit, and an image analysis unit. The light receiving unit includes a plurality of light receiving elements arranged two-dimensionally. The light receiving control unit is a unit for controlling the light receiving sensitivity of the light receiving unit. The image analysis unit is a unit that analyzes the image signal output from the light receiving unit and analyzes the movement of the imaging target.

  Inside the image sensor 72, the light receiving control unit controls the light receiving sensitivity so that the output signal of the light receiving unit represents the contour line of the imaging object. Therefore, an image signal corresponding to the contour line of the imaging target is supplied to the image analysis unit. The image analysis unit extracts a two-dimensional movement of the imaging target based on a change in the image signal supplied from the light receiving unit, and detects the direction and magnitude of the movement. For this reason, according to the image sensor 72, the motion vector corresponding to the motion of the player located in front of the monitor device 40 can be detected.

  24A to 24C show three motion vectors obtained in time series by the image sensor 72. FIG. These motion vectors can be obtained when the player located in front of the monitor device 40 inputs the FREEZE sign shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the game machine main body 42 can read the shape of the sign input by the player based on the motion vector detected by the image sensor 72.

  That is, according to the system of the present embodiment, the player can input a desired sign by drawing a sign by cutting the sky with a finger or hand on the front surface of the monitor device 40 without using the mouse 44 or the like. Can do. Then, the game machine main body 42 determines whether or not the correct signature has been input by comparing the shape of the signature input in this way with the shape of the template recorded in advance. The type of signed signature. Therefore, according to the system of the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately read the sign drawn by the player directly in the air with a finger or hand without using the mouse 44.

  As described above, in the systems of the third to sixth embodiments, the cursor that is linked to the mouse 44 is displayed on the display 40A. In this case, the player can recognize the starting point and ending point of the sign drawn by the player or the shape thereof based on the position and locus of the cursor. In other words, in the systems of the third to sixth embodiments, it is necessary to display a cursor linked to the mouse 44 on the display 40A in order to make the player recognize the sign shape and the like.

  On the other hand, in the system of this embodiment, the player moves his / her finger or hand toward the display 40A to input a signature. In this case, even if the cursor is not displayed on the display 40A, the player can grasp the starting point, the ending point, or the shape of the sign to some extent. For this reason, in the system of the present embodiment, the cursor that is linked to the movement of the sign input may be omitted from the display 40A.

  In the third and fourth embodiments described above, it is required to click the mouse 44 as a trigger operation for generating the casting magic, and a drag operation by the mouse 44 is required as an operation for storing the casting magic. In the present embodiment, appropriate signs corresponding to those click operations and drag operations are defined. Therefore, according to the system of the present embodiment, the sign corresponding to the trigger operation or the drag operation is input after the sign input for determining the type of the casting magic, so that the same as the system of the third or fourth embodiment. Can be realized.

  The image sensor 72 can detect a motion vector corresponding to the movement of the player for each of a plurality of regions. FIGS. 25A to 25C show a state in which the left half detection surface and the right half detection surface of the image sensor 72 individually detect motion vectors. These motion vectors can be obtained when two players positioned side by side in front of the monitor device 40 input the FREEZE sign shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when the 2P mode is selected, the game machine main body 42 divides the detection surface of the image sensor 72 into two regions as shown in FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (B). Are recognized as motion vectors of different players. Then, based on those motion vectors, signs inputted by individual players are detected, and it is determined whether they are predetermined cooperation signs (see step 222 above) or match (see step 230 above). be able to. Therefore, according to the system of the present embodiment, a 2P mode of a type in which signs input by two players affect each other is provided without using the mouse 44, as in the case of the fifth or sixth embodiment. can do.

  By the way, in Embodiment 7 mentioned above, it is supposed that the image sensor 72 is comprised using an artificial retina chip, However, The image sensor 72 which detects a player's signature is not limited to such a structure. In other words, the image sensor 72 may be a CCD type sensor that captures an image of the movement of the player located in front of the monitor device 40. In this case, it is possible to obtain the same function as when an artificial retina chip is used by extracting a player's movement from image data captured by a CCD type sensor and identifying a sign based on the movement.

It is a conceptual diagram of the game system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the light emission and light reception module with which the game system shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 3 is a timing chart for explaining the operation of the light emitting and light receiving module shown in FIG. 2. It is an image figure of the coordinate plane corresponding to a part of screen of the monitor apparatus shown in FIG. This is a sign used to call the chanting magic FREEZE in the game system of the first embodiment. This is a sign used to call the casting magic FIRE in the game system of the first embodiment. This is a sign used for calling the casting magic THUNDER in the game system of the first embodiment. This is a sign used for calling the defense magic BARRIER in the game system of the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a flow of a series of processes executed in the game system of the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the contents of a point input process executed in the game system of the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the contents of a surface input process executed in the game system of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a series of processes performed with the game system of Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the outline | summary of the game system of Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the structure of the game system of Embodiment 3. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a series of processes executed in the practice mode by the game system of the third embodiment. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a series of processes executed by the game system of the third embodiment to process a magic specified by sign input. It is a figure for demonstrating a mode that the specified magic is stocked in the game system of Embodiment 3. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a series of processes executed in the game mode by the game system of the third embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the flow of a series of processes which the game system of Embodiment 4 of this invention performs in a game mode. It is a flowchart showing the flow of a series of processes which the game system of Embodiment 5 of this invention performs in 2P mode. It is a flowchart showing the flow of a series of processes which the game system of Embodiment 6 of this invention performs in 2P mode. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the outline | summary of the game system of Embodiment 7 of this invention. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the structure of the game system of Embodiment 7. FIG. It is a figure which shows the change of the motion vector which the image sensor with which the game system of Embodiment 7 is provided catches. It is a figure which shows the change of the motion vector which the image sensor with which the game system of Embodiment 7 is equipped captured for every area | region.

Explanation of symbols

12 X coordinate detection light emitting module group 14 X coordinate detection light receiving module group 16 Y coordinate detection light emitting module group 18 Y coordinate detection light receiving module group 20 Light emitting module 22 Light receiving module 24 Light emitting diode 26 Light receiving element 28 Game processing unit 40 Monitor Device 40A Display 42 Game console body 44 Mouse 60 Information recording medium 62 Screen 64 Storage box 70 Controller 72 Image sensor

Claims (3)

A game system that progresses a game based on a player's input operation,
Input operation detection means for outputting two-dimensional coordinate data corresponding to the player's input operation;
When a series of two-dimensional coordinate data is detected by the input operation detection unit, a sign identification unit that identifies a sign corresponding to the input operation based on a shape detected from the two-dimensional coordinate data;
Command recognition means for recognizing the sign identified by the sign identification means as a predetermined game command;
Game progress means for progressing the game in response to the game command,
The game command is a command for determining the content of the effect,
The game progress means includes
Production effect generating means for generating a production effect corresponding to the command for the game in the game screen according to the operation of the player;
Production effect storage means for storing the production effect according to the operation of the player,
Stock use means for generating the stored effect in the game screen according to the player's operation,
The input operation detecting means includes a touch panel, a means for generating a signal corresponding to a two-dimensional coordinate position designated by the player, and a means for detecting a two-dimensional shape drawn by the player from the locus of the two-dimensional coordinate position. Prepared,
When it is determined that the sign input is properly performed, the sign identification unit generates an OK effect effect indicating that the sign input has been performed properly on at least one of the speaker and the display and then generates the sign. Identify and
The command recognition means stores a relationship between a signature and a command, and recognizes a command corresponding to the identified signature according to the relationship,
Means for turning on the flag of the identified sign when the sign is properly recognized;
The effect storage means is
Storage space display means for displaying the storage space for the production effect in the game screen,
When an appropriate drag operation is performed on the storage space following the input of an appropriate sign, if the flag of the dragged sign is on, the stock counter of the storage space is incremented and the sign Including storage management means to turn off the flag of
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the stock counter is decremented when an operation using the effect produced in the storage space is indicated by a player. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the content of the effect is a casting magic that can be used by a player. A display that displays the game screen;
Cursor display means for displaying a cursor on the display,
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the input operation detection unit detects a shape drawn by an input operation of a player based on the movement of the cursor.

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