JP4757979B2 - Electronic toy - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to an electronic toy that is controlled so as to perform an arbitrary operation in response to an external voice or contact.IngredientsRelated.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Traditionally, animal stuffed animals such as dogs, cats and bears have been widely used as animal toys. In addition, a motor and a speaker are built in a synthetic resin body that is shaped like an animal stuffed animal or animal, and performs a predetermined operation such as moving a foot or a mouth by touching and pressing the head. There is also an animal toy configured to utter a predetermined cry.
[0003]
In this type of animal toy, the same operation is repeated and the same cry is repeatedly uttered, so the user often gets bored quickly.
[0004]
On the other hand, if an operation is selected at random, the operation expected by the user may not occur and the user may get bored immediately.
[0005]
Development of an electronic toy equipped with a microcomputer for controlling such a conventional animal toy so as to perform various operations so as not to get tired of the user has been promoted.
[0006]
As an electronic toy, for example, when the head is stroked, hugged, or voiced, a certain kind of operation (for example, an operation that utters a pre-stored word from a speaker or shakes the body by a command of a microcomputer) Etc.). Also, with this type of electronic toy, the number of strokes of the head, the number of times it is picked up, the number of times it is spoken is counted, and for example, as the count value increases, the words uttered from the speaker are changed step by step into a cute expression. I have control.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the above-mentioned conventional electronic toys, the spoken words gradually change into cute expressions as the number of strokes of the head, the number of times of picking up, the number of times of calling, etc. increase, so the movement pattern can be predicted. End up.
[0008]
Therefore, the conventional electronic toy has a problem that the user gets bored in a relatively short period of time because it becomes clear what word is spoken next as the time of contact increases.
[0009]
  Accordingly, the present invention provides an electronic toy that solves the above-mentioned problems by changing the operation pattern in accordance with the result of combining parameters that change depending on the number of times and time of input such as external voice and contact.IngredientsThe purpose is to provide.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following features.
  The invention according to claim 1 is an electronic toy provided with a head-shaped member formed in a head shape in which a display unit is arranged, and the display unit is arranged so as to overlap a face part of the head-shaped member. A plurality of plates and a plurality of light sources arranged corresponding to each of the plates, and each of the plates is formed with a group of holes arranged in a predetermined pattern different from the other plates. Each of the light sources is arranged so that light enters the plate from the side surface of the corresponding plate, and when any one of the light sources emits light, the light enters the corresponding plate from the side surface, The hole portion is configured to emit light to the outside of the plate to display the hole pattern formed on the plate, and further, a translucent cover disposed so as to cover the plurality of plates. A member, a storage medium storing data for displaying a plurality of eye expression patterns, and control means for selectively lighting the plurality of light sources based on the data stored in the storage medium. The control means selects data corresponding to one or more of the expression patterns of the eyes, selectively lights one or more of the light sources based on the data, and a plate corresponding to the lit light source By displaying light and entering a pattern formed by the holes, the expression pattern of the eyes corresponding to the selected data is lit in a visible manner through the cover member. is there.
  The invention according to claim 2 is an electronic toy comprising a torso, a head, and a leg movably formed at a lower portion of the torso, and is disposed on a face part of the head,Different expressionspatternA plurality of plate-like members provided with a group of small holes arranged on each other are stacked or arrangedThe configured display unit and the display unitSelective to any of the plurality of plate-like membersA plurality of light sources arranged in the electronic toy so that light enters from the outside of the display unit, a translucent cover arranged to cover at least the display unit, and a plurality of external inputs Sensors, a drive mechanism for transmitting power to the legs, a plurality of expression pattern data for displaying an expression of eyes on the display, and a plurality of operation pattern data for controlling the operation of the legs And a control means for selectively turning on the plurality of light sources and controlling the operation of the legs based on the data stored in the storage medium, and the display Placed in the departmentThe group of small holes provided in the plate-like memberEach of which is incident from the light sourceTo radiate out of the plate-like memberThe control means is configured to respond to a signal from the sensor and which of the plurality of expression pattern dataOrSelect and the selectedExpressionTurn on the light source selected based on the pattern dataRightThe lit light sourceInto the plate-shaped member corresponding toCorresponding to the lightThe group of small holes provided in the plate memberThe expression pattern of the selected eye is displayed on the display unit by emitting lightControl to,Select one of the plurality of operation patterns, andThe leg based on the selected motion pattern dataCorresponding toActionDocontrolAnd doIt is characterized by this.
  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the drive mechanism is driven by a drive motor, a transmission mechanism connected to the drive motor and transmitting a rotational force of the drive motor, and a rotational force transmitted by the transmission mechanism. A cam mechanism, wherein the leg portion is configured to be controlled by a rotational force transmitted from the cam mechanism.
  The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the head is further provided with an ear-shaped portion, and the ear-shaped portion is driven by a rotational force transmitted by the transmission mechanism. .
  The invention according to claim 5 further includes initial setting means for setting an initial setting mode upon power-on, a counter for counting signals detected by the sensor, and character forming means, wherein the character forming means. Registers data relating to the personality according to the count obtained by the counter during the period in which the initial setting means sets the initial setting mode, and the control means relates to the personality registered by the personality forming means. Control of selectively turning on the plurality of light sources and control of the operation of the leg portions are performed based on the data.
  The invention described in claim 6 is characterized in that the personality forming means registers data relating to personality based on whether the count value obtained from the counter is an even number or an odd number.
[0011]
  Furthermore, the present invention has the following features.
  (1) BookAccording to the present invention, when a detection signal is output from the detection means, any one of a plurality of operation patterns stored in the storage means is selected based on the count value of the counter means and the value of the first parameter set by the parameter change means. The operation pattern information is selected. For example, when there is an input such as an external voice or a touch, a different operation can be performed depending on the input timing. Furthermore, since it is difficult to predict an operation pattern, it can be controlled to cause an unexpected action with respect to an input, so that it does not get bored even if it plays for a long time.
[0012]
  (2)Also,BookThe invention repeats the mood mode and the mood mode alternately at a predetermined cycle based on a control parameter that changes with the passage of time, and switches to the mood mode or the mood mode depending on the input timing, and is not predicted. It is possible to increase the fun by performing the operation.
[0013]
  (3)Also,BookThe invention changes the period of the mood mode and / or the mood mode according to the number of detections, and the period of the mood mode becomes longer or the period of the mood mode becomes longer depending on how the user touches. At that time, it becomes difficult to predict the operation pattern, and it is possible to increase the fun by performing an unexpected operation.
[0014]
  (4)Also,BookThe present invention selects a special operation pattern when the value indicating the change in the first parameter matches the count value of the counter means, and the normal operation is performed by an unexpected reaction different from the normal operation. You can enjoy it even more.
[0015]
  (5)Also,BookThe invention detects external voices, external contacts and changes in ambient light intensity, and recognizes being cute and can be operated according to the detected content.Become.
[0016]
  (6)Also,BookThe invention repeats the same operation together with the timing when the operation pattern selected according to the number of times of sound detection, the number of contact detections, and the number of light changes counted by the first to third counter means is changed. In this way, it is possible to produce the fun of the reaction to the input.
[0017]
  (7)Also,BookIn the invention, the selection means selects the information of the special operation pattern when the value indicating the change of the parameter matches the count value of the first to third counter means, and differs depending on each count value. It is possible to enjoy more than selecting a special operation pattern and performing an unexpected operation.
[0018]
  (8)Also,BookThe invention includes a posture action pattern stored in the first storage unit based on a count value of the counter unit and a value of the first parameter set by the parameter changing unit, a voice pattern stored in the second storage unit, An arbitrary action is selected from the facial expression pattern data stored in the third storage unit,(1)The effects and effects of can be achieved.
[0019]
  (9)Also,BookThe invention selects the combination of the posture action pattern, the voice pattern, and the expression pattern based on the count value of the counter means and the value of the first parameter set by the parameter changing means.(1)The effects and effects of can be achieved.
[0020]
  (10)Also,BookIn the invention, the expression pattern is operated so as to include at least an operation pattern that changes the size or shape of the eyes, and is based on the count value of the counter means and the value of the first parameter set by the parameter changing means. By changing the size or shape of the eye, it is possible to produce a facial expression according to the personality change at that time.
[0021]
  (11)Also,BookThe present invention provides a first process for counting the number of detection signals, a second process for changing the value of the first parameter, a third process for selecting an operation pattern, and a fourth process for performing control with the selected operation pattern. Is a control method for performing the above process.(1)The effects and effects of can be achieved.
[0022]
  (12)Also,BookThe present invention executes the first to fourth control programs stored in the storage medium.(1)The same actions and effects can be achieved.
[0023]
  (13)Also,BookThe invention selects an arbitrary operation pattern from a plurality of operation patterns stored in the storage unit according to the timing at which the detection signal is output from the first to third detection units, and corresponds to the selected operation pattern. Control the display pattern of the drive motor and the display unit, and(1)The same actions and effects can be achieved.
[0024]
  (14)Also,BookThe invention sets the individual difference according to the count value of the number of detections detected by the detection means while the initial setting mode is set by the initial setting means. The individual difference such as gender can be preset as the initial value depending on the number of times the user touches while the is set, and individual differences appear in the facial expression, voice and movement corresponding to the user's contact after the initial setting period This makes it possible to produce an electronic toy as if it had gender and character like an animal.
[0025]
  (15)Also,BookThe invention sets an individual difference according to a user's contact method in advance as an initial value in order to set an individual difference according to the detection means having the largest number of detection times among a plurality of detection means, Individual differences appear in the facial expression, voice, and movement corresponding to the user's contact after the set period, and it is possible to produce an electronic toy as if it had gender and personality like an animal.
[0026]
  (16)Also,BookThe invention sets individual differences depending on whether the count value of the number of inputs detected while the initial setting mode is set is an even number or an odd number, and a facial expression or voice corresponding to the user's contact after the initial setting period. Individual differences appear in the movement, and the electronic toy can be produced as if it had gender and personality like an animal.
[0027]
  (17)Also,BookThe invention sets gender according to the count value of the number of inputs detected while the initial setting mode is set, and changes at least one of the facial expression, voice, and movement corresponding to the set gender. The user's contact method and gender according to the contact method can be preset as initial values, individual differences appear in the facial expression, voice, movement, and the electronic toy looks like an animal It is possible to produce as if having personality.
[0028]
  (18)Also,BookThe invention has voice registration means for registering voice input from the outside when the battery is mounted, and control means for performing operation control according to instructions by voice registered by the voice registration means. It can be operated to preferentially follow voice instructions.
[0029]
  (19)Also,BookThe invention sets and sets either the personality standard mode or the personality development mode according to the operation of the selection switch for selecting the personality standard mode for operating with the personality of the standard specification or the personality development mode for developing the personality when the battery is mounted. It can be operated in the personality standard mode or personality development mode, and can be operated in the personality standard mode by omitting the personality development mode after installing the battery according to the user's request, or in the personality development mode The personality according to the training method can be trained.
[0030]
  (20)Also,BookWhen the personality standard mode is set by the initial setting means, the invention controls the operation based on the control data of the standard mode set in advance. The operation can be controlled based on this.
[0031]
  (21)Also,BookWhen the personality development mode is set, the invention updates the control data to emotion data of a control level according to the number of inputs input from outside within a predetermined time, and controls the operation based on the updated emotion data Thus, the personality changes depending on how much the user touches within a predetermined time, and it becomes possible to control the operation based on the emotion data according to the way the user responds.
[0032]
  (22)Also,BookThe invention is updated at an immature time when the control data is not updated every predetermined time when the personality development mode is set, an upbringing time when the emotional data is updated to a control level according to the number of inputs input from the outside, and the upbringing time. The training completion time is controlled according to the emotional data of the control level, and the number of touches and contact of the user through the immature time, the training time, and the training completion time every predetermined time by executing the personality development mode The emotion data can be updated according to the method.
[0033]
  (23)Also,BookThe invention updates emotion data according to the number of inputs of voice, bait, contact, etc. input at the breeding time, and controls the operation according to the updated emotion data. The emotion data can be updated accordingly.
[0034]
  (24)Also,BookThe present invention updates emotion data during the training period in response to an instruction by voice registered by the voice registration means, and can update emotion data in response to the voice of the user who has been voice-registered. .
[0035]
  (25)Also,BookThe invention updates the second parameter indicating the state of fullness according to the number of times of food input during the breeding time, and controls the operation according to the updated second parameter. Since it can be operated in accordance with the number of times the food is input, it can be raised with the same feeling as raising an actual pet, and the breeding time can be enjoyed.
[0036]
  (26)Also,BookThe invention changes the first parameter according to the second parameter updated at the breeding time, and is happy to change the first parameter according to the number of bait inputs performed by the user at the breeding time. Since the period of the mode becomes longer or the period of the moody mode becomes longer, it becomes difficult to predict the operation pattern at that time, and it is possible to increase the fun by performing an unexpected operation.
[0037]
  (27)Also,BookThe invention is to store emotion level data at the control level updated at the breeding time in the memory, and can operate based on the emotion data set at the breeding time after the breeding time is completed, and the battery is replaced. However, since the emotion data stored in the memory is saved, there is no need to redo the training period.
[0038]
  (28)Also,BookThe invention provides a first control flag for performing an action faithful to the instruction content in response to an instruction input according to at least the emotion data, or a second control for performing an action different from the instruction content in response to the input instruction. One of the flags is set and operation control is performed according to the set flag, and can be operated based on the flag set corresponding to the emotion data updated at the breeding time, The personality corresponding to the set flag can be selected.
[0039]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0040]
FIG. 1 is a front view of an electronic toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the electronic toy shown in FIG.
[0041]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the electronic toy 10 is generally a dog-type toy having a head portion 12, a trunk portion 14, and leg portions 16 to 19. Moreover, although the electronic toy 10 of a present Example is the structure which has the four leg parts 16-19 on the both sides | surfaces of the trunk | drum 14, it does not walk. That is, as will be described later, the electronic toy 10 is configured to rotate the legs 16 to 19 by a predetermined angle according to the emotional change at that time, and to change the posture by the rotation of the legs 16 to 19. Yes.
[0042]
The four leg portions 16 to 19 are circular shaft portions 16a to 19a supported so as to be rotatable with respect to both side surfaces of the body portion 14, and a shin portion extending in the radial direction from the shaft portions 16a to 19a. It consists of 16b-19b and the finger | toe parts 16c-19c provided in the front-end | tip of shin part 16b-19b.
[0043]
In addition, as for leg parts 16-19, axial parts 16a-19a, shin parts 16b-19b, and finger parts 16c-19c are integrally formed, and indirect like an actual dog is not provided in leg parts 16-19. . Moreover, hemispherical caps 16d to 19d are attached to the side surfaces of the shaft portions 16a to 19a, and the caps 16d to 19d are colored in an arbitrary color.
[0044]
A display unit 20 that displays the facial expression of the eyes is provided on the front surface of the head 12. The display unit 20 normally displays an oval eye by turning on a light emitting diode (LED). As will be described later, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) are selectively turned on, and emotions at that time are displayed. The display pattern of the eyes can be changed so that it can be expressed.
[0045]
In addition, a sound sensor 24 (sound detection means) including a microphone for detecting surrounding sounds is built in on the front end surface of the nose portion 22 protruding forward from the front surface of the head 12, and an upper corner of the nose portion 22. The part houses an optical sensor 25 for detecting ambient light intensity. The optical sensor 25 of the present embodiment is composed of, for example, a CdS cell (cadmium sulfide cell) and outputs a detection signal corresponding to the received light intensity.
[0046]
Further, a speaker 26 is provided on the upper surface of the head 12 for screaming or playing a melody. As will be described later, the speaker 26 is slidably attached in the vertical direction. For example, when the head 12 is pressed, the speaker 26 is moved downward to detect that it has been stroked.
[0047]
Further, ears 28 made of a translucent material colored in an arbitrary color different from the head 12 are provided on both sides of the head 12. The ear portion 28 is pivotally connected to the side surface of the head 12 so that the vicinity of the upper end of the ear portion 28 is rotated upward or downward according to the emotional change at that time, as will be described later.
[0048]
The jaw 30 provided below the nose 22 is provided so as to be pivotable to an open position or a closed position, and the mouth 31 is opened in accordance with the emotional change at that time as will be described later. Or it operates in the state where mouth 31 is closed.
[0049]
Further, a tail 32 is swingably provided at the rear part of the trunk portion 14, and the tail 32 moves upward or downward according to the emotional change at that time.
[0050]
Next, an operation pattern of the electronic toy 10 configured as described above will be described.
[0051]
FIG. 7 is a side view of the electronic toy 10 showing the rotation direction and rotation angle of the legs 16 to 19.
[0052]
As shown in FIG. 7, the leg portions 16 and 17 serving as the front legs among the leg portions 16 to 19 are possible at the operation position A rotated 60 degrees forward (direction a) from the rest position B. It is provided at an operation position C rotated 30 degrees rearward from B. Further, the leg portions 18 and 19 serving as the rear legs are possible at an operation position A rotated 90 degrees forward (a direction) from the stationary position B, and an operation position C rotated 45 degrees rearward from the stationary position B. Is possible.
[0053]
FIG. 8 is a side view showing an operation state when the electronic toy 10 is in the sleeping posture A. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the electronic toy 10 is in the sleeping posture A, the legs 16 to 19 are rotated to the operating position A. Therefore, the electronic toy 10 extends forward so that the leg portions 16 to 19 are along the both side surfaces of the trunk portion 14, and assumes a posture A in which the bottom surface of the trunk portion 14 approaches the floor surface 34.
[0054]
Therefore, for example, when the electronic toy 10 is sleepy or wandering, it can express the emotion at that time by taking the posture A as described above.
[0055]
FIG. 9 is a side view showing an operation state when the electronic toy 10 is in the posture B where it stands.
[0056]
As shown in FIG. 9, when the electronic toy 10 is in the standing posture B, the leg portions 16 to 19 are rotated to the operating position B. Therefore, the electronic toy 10 is rotated to a position (stationary position B) in which each of the leg portions 16 to 19 extends downward from both side surfaces of the trunk portion 14, and the bottom surface of the trunk portion 14 is a floor surface. The posture B is separated from the position B. In the posture B, the bottom surfaces (backs of the legs) of the leg portions 16 to 19 are in contact with the floor surface 34.
[0057]
Therefore, the electronic toy 10 normally maintains the standing posture B as described above when nothing is done, for example.
[0058]
FIG. 10 is a side view showing an operation state when the electronic toy 10 is in the forward turning posture C. FIG.
[0059]
As shown in FIG. 10, when the electronic toy 10 is in the forward turning posture C, the legs 16 to 19 are rotated in the b direction with respect to the posture B and are in the operating position C. Therefore, the electronic toy 10 is in such a posture that the leg portions 16 to 19 stand on the tip of the finger portions 16 c to 19 c, and the posture of the leg portions 16 to 19 floats from the floor surface 34. When the posture is C, the jaw 30 is rotated downward (c direction) to open the mouth 31, and the tail 32 is rotated upward (d direction). Further, although not appearing in FIG. 1, the ear portion 28 is rotated upward (direction e) as shown in FIG.
[0060]
For example, when the electronic toy 10 is happy or happy, the electronic toy 10 can express the emotion at that time by taking the posture C as described above.
[0061]
In the electronic toy 10 of the present embodiment, the operation patterns of the three types of postures A to C shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 are basic operations.
[0062]
Here, the internal structure of the electronic toy 10 will be described.
[0063]
FIG. 11 is a front longitudinal sectional view showing the internal structure of the electronic toy 10. FIG. 12 is a side longitudinal sectional view showing the internal structure of the electronic toy 10. FIG. 13 is a plan longitudinal sectional view showing the internal structure of the electronic toy 10.
[0064]
As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the electronic toy 10 transmits the motor 36 and the rotational driving force of the motor 36 to the legs 16 to 19, the ear 28, the jaw 30, and the tail 32 inside the head 12. A transmission mechanism (transmission means) 38 is provided. The legs 16 to 19, the ears 28, the jaws 30, and the tail 32 are each driven by a single motor 36, and the motor 36 is rotated by the transmission mechanism 38 according to the postures A, B, and C. A driving force is selectively transmitted.
[0065]
The motor 36 and the transmission mechanism 38 are supported by a bracket 41 provided inside the head portion 12 and the trunk portion 14. Therefore, the motor 36 and the transmission mechanism 38 have a compact configuration and are configured to cope with the downsizing of the electronic toy 10.
[0066]
The transmission mechanism 38 includes a drive gear 40 attached to the drive shaft 36 a of the motor 36, a first transmission gear 42 that meshes with the drive gear 40, and a second transmission gear that meshes with the first transmission gear 42. 44, a third transmission gear 46 that meshes with the second transmission gear 44, a fourth transmission gear 47 that meshes with the third transmission gear 46, and the fourth transmission gear 47. The first cam gear 48, the first shaft 50 that supports the first cam gear 48, the fifth transmission gear 52 that is supported by the first shaft 50, and the second that meshes with the fifth transmission gear 52. Cam gear 54.
[0067]
Each transmission gear 42, 44, 46 is integrally formed with a large-diameter gear 42a, 44a, 46a and a small-diameter gear 42b, 44b, 46b, respectively, and the rotation from the motor 36 is reduced at a predetermined reduction ratio. To do. The shafts 42 c, 44 c, 46 c with which the transmission gears 42, 44, 46 are fitted are supported by the bracket 41.
[0068]
The first cam gear 48 is a driving means for driving the leg portions 16 and 17 serving as the forefoot, and the leg portions 16 and 17 are moved to the rotational position according to the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the drive shaft 36a of the motor 36. A, B, and C are formed to rotate. The third and fourth cam gears 54 and 55 are driving means for driving the leg portions 18 and 19 as rear legs, and the leg portions according to the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the drive shaft 36a of the motor 36. 18 and 19 are formed to rotate to the operation positions A, B and C.
[0069]
Further, the second cam gear 54 is connected to a transmission path 56 for driving the tail 32 and driving the ear portion 28 and the jaw portion 30. The transmission path 56 is composed of a wire and a pulley, for example, as indicated by a one-dot chain line, and the ears 18 and 19 are turned from the operation position B to the operation position C according to the rotation angle of the second cam gear 54. The part 28, the jaw part 30, and the tail 32 are rotated in the e, c, and d directions.
[0070]
In addition, a battery storage unit 60 that stores a battery 58 as a power source is provided inside the head 12. Further, a substrate 64 on which the control unit 62 is mounted is accommodated in the nose portion 22. The speaker 26 is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction, and a push type detection switch (contact detection means) 59 for detecting that the speaker 26 has been pushed downward and moved downward is provided below the speaker 26. It has been.
[0071]
The detection switch 59 detects that the speaker 26 has moved down when the user strokes or knocks the head 12 and can detect without touching the user's contact.
[0072]
Among the components described above, the relatively heavy motor 36 and the battery 58 are disposed at a position close to the center of gravity of the electronic toy 10, that is, approximately at the center of the head 12. Therefore, the balance of the electronic toy 10 is stable even when operating in each posture.
[0073]
Next, the configuration of the display unit 20 that displays the facial expression of the eyes will be described.
[0074]
  The display unit 20 is a smoke plate colored black on the front surface.(Cover member)68 is mounted, and inside the smoke plate 68, there are four red acrylic plates emitting end faces.(plate)71 to 74 are stacked. In addition, light emitting diodes (LEDs) 75 to 79 are disposed above and below the red acrylic plates 71 to 74, respectively. Note that the display unit 20 is not limited to the edge-emitting type, and other types of display devices (for example, a liquid crystal display with a backlight) may be used.
[0075]
14A to 14D are front views individually showing red acrylic plates 71 to 74 incorporated in the display unit 20.
[0076]
As shown in FIG. 14A, the red acrylic plate 71 has light emitting portions 71a and 71b formed in a shape in which an elliptical lower portion is deleted. The light emitting portions 71a and 71b are provided with small holes at regular intervals. When light from the light emitting diodes 75 and 76 is incident on the incident portions 71c and 71d provided on the end faces, Red light is emitted from the inner wall. Accordingly, the left and right round eyes appear to shine in an inverted U shape when the light emitting portions 71a and 71b emit light.
[0077]
In addition, a shielding part 71e that blocks light is provided between the light emitting parts 71a and 71b. Therefore, when light is incident from only one of the light emitting diodes 75 and 76, one of the light emitting portions 71a and 71b emits light as if winking.
[0078]
As shown in FIG. 14B, the red acrylic plate 72 has light emitting portions 72a and 72b formed in a heart shape. The light emitting portions 72a and 72b have small holes provided in a heart shape at regular intervals. When light from the light emitting diode 77 is incident on the incident portion 72c provided on the end face, the small holes are formed. Red light is emitted from the inner wall. Accordingly, the left and right eyes appear to shine in a heart shape when the light emitting units 72a and 72b emit light.
[0079]
As shown in FIG. 14C, the red acrylic plate 73 includes small semi-circular light emitting portions 73a and 73b formed so as to be continuous with the lower portions of the light emitting portions 71a and 71b shown in FIG. Have. The light emitting portions 73a and 73b have small holes provided in a semicircular shape at regular intervals. When light from the light emitting diode 78 is incident on the incident portion 73c provided on the end surface, the inner walls of the small holes are provided. Red light is emitted from Accordingly, the left and right eyes appear to be shining with small eyes as the light emitting units 73a and 73b emit light.
[0080]
As shown in FIG. 14 (D), the red acrylic plate 74 is a light emitting section provided with small dots radially formed so as to be continuous with the lower portions of the light emitting sections 71a and 71b shown in FIG. 14 (A). 74a and 74b. When the light from the light emitting diode 79 is incident on the incident portion 74c provided on the end surface of the light emitting portions 74a and 74b, red light is emitted from the inner wall of each small hole. Accordingly, the left and right eyes appear to be shining with small eyes as the light emitting units 73a and 73b emit light.
[0081]
The light emitting diodes 75 to 79 are arranged in the upper part or the lower part of the red acrylic plates 71 to 74 so that the light does not enter other adjacent red acrylic plates, and light leaks to the surroundings. It is covered with a partition wall (not shown) so that it does not. Thereby, even if the red acrylic plates 71 to 74 are overlapped, the display patterns can be prevented from interfering with each other and can be attached even in a narrow space in the head 12.
[0082]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing combinations of display patterns that are light-emitting displayed on the display unit 20.
[0083]
As shown in FIG. 15, the display unit 20 can selectively display, for example, nine types of display patterns (1) to (9).
[0084]
In the display pattern (1), the light emitting diode 77 is turned on and the heart-shaped light emitting portions 72a and 72b emit light.
[0085]
In the display pattern (2), the light emitting diode 76 is turned on and the light emitting portion 71b on the right round eye emits light.
[0086]
In the display pattern (3), the light emitting diode 78 is turned on and the left and right angry light emitting portions 73a and 73b emit light.
[0087]
In the display pattern (4), the light emitting diodes 75 and 78 are turned on to emit light from the left eye light emitting portion 71a, and the right and left angry light emitting portions 73a and 73b emit light to display the right eye wink.
[0088]
In the display pattern (5), the light emitting diodes 75, 76, and 79 are turned on to emit light from the left and right light emitting portions 71a and 71b, and the light emitting portions 74a and 74b representing left and right tears emit light to display a crying eye. To do.
[0089]
In the display pattern (6), the light emitting diodes 75, 76, and 78 are turned on, the light emitting portions 71a and 71b on the left and right round eyes emit light, and the light emitting portions 73a and 73b below the left and right round eyes emit light to form an elliptical shape. Display the entire circle.
[0090]
In the display pattern (7), the light emitting diode 75 is turned on, and the light emitting portion 71a on the left round eye emits light.
[0091]
In the display pattern (8), the light emitting diodes 76 and 78 are turned on and the right eye light emitting portion 71b emits light, and the left and right angry light emitting portions 73a and 73b emit light to display the left eye wink.
[0092]
In the display pattern {circle over (9)}, the light emitting diodes 75 to 79 are turned off, and the light emission display on the display unit 20 is eliminated.
[0093]
In the display unit 20, lighting control of each of the light emitting diodes 75 to 79 is performed by a control signal from the control unit 62, and the expression of the eyes is expressed by any one of the above nine types of display patterns (1) to (9). By doing so, it is possible to produce a change in emotion at that time.
[0094]
Here, the configuration of the control system of the electronic toy 10 configured as described above will be described.
[0095]
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the electronic toy 10.
[0096]
As shown in FIG. 16, the control unit 62 is connected to the display unit 20, the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, the speaker 26, the motor 36, the battery 58, and the detection switch 59, which will be described later. In addition, the detection signals from the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, and the detection switch 59 are counted, control data is extracted from the relationship between the count value and the elapsed time, and the display unit 20, the speaker 26, and the motor 36 are driven. Control.
[0097]
FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control unit 62.
[0098]
As illustrated in FIG. 17, the control unit 62 includes a CPU 80 as a central processing unit, a ROM 82 (storage means, first to third storage units), a RAM 84, and a timer 86. In the ROM 82, an operation control program 82A for driving and controlling the display unit 20, the speaker 26, and the motor 36, and a personality change at that time (a value of a mood mode or a value of a mood mode). Attitude control data 82B for controlling the rotation direction and amount of rotation of the motor 36 to switch to the operating attitudes A to C, and voice for uttering a cry or melody according to the personality change from the speaker 26 at that time Control data 82C, display control data 82D for switching the display pattern of the display unit 20 in accordance with the personality change at that time, pet biorhythm data 82E for periodically changing the personality (a mood mode or a mood mode), and the above Stored is biorhythm correction data 82F for correcting the period of the pet biorhythm based on the count value of the detection signal.
[0099]
The operation control program 82A stored in the ROM 82 includes a first control program for counting the number of detection signals output from the detection means for detecting an input from the outside, and a value of the first parameter according to a predetermined time interval. And a third control program for selecting an arbitrary operation pattern from a plurality of operation patterns based on the number of detection signals and the value of the parameter when the detection signal is output from the detection means And a fourth control program for performing control so as to operate in the selected operation pattern.
[0100]
Further, the RAM 84 stores a counter 84A that counts detection signals from the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, and the detection switch 59, and communication biorhythm data 84B that is created based on the count value of the counter 84A.
[0101]
The counter 84A counts the detection signals from the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, and the detection switch 59 without selecting them, and the detection signals from the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, and the detection switch 59. A count mode 2 having first to third counters (not shown) for individually counting and creating communication biorhythm data for each sensor can be set.
[0102]
Next, control processing executed by the CPU 80 of the control unit 62 will be described.
[0103]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining a control process executed by the CPU 80 of the control unit 62. FIG. 19 is a graph showing changes in pet biorhythm and communication biorhythm.
[0104]
The CPU 80 repeatedly executes the control process shown in FIG. 18 every 50 msec, for example, based on the operation control program 82A stored in the ROM 82.
[0105]
As shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 80 confirms whether or not there is an input from the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, and the detection switch 59 in step S <b> 11 (hereinafter, “step” is omitted). When detection signals from the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, and the detection switch 59 are input, the process proceeds to S12, and 1 is added to the count value of the counter 84A.
[0106]
In the next S13, the elapsed time measured by the timer 86 is read.
[0107]
Subsequently, the process proceeds to S 14, where a communication biorhythm graph II (see FIG. 19 described later) is created based on the count value of the counter 84 A, and the communication biorhythm data is updated to the latest in the RAM 84.
[0108]
In S15, the graph I of pet biorhythm data stored in the ROM 82 (see FIG. 19 described later) is read.
[0109]
Then, the process proceeds to S16, and the first parameter at this time is extracted from the relationship between the pet biorhythm data and the communication biorhythm data (the values of the mood mode and the mood mode shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 described later). (Parameter changing means).
[0110]
Subsequently, in S17, operation patterns (1) to (12) (see FIGS. 20 and 21 described later) are selected (selection means) based on the personality data.
[0111]
In the next S18, the motors 36 are driven and controlled according to the selected operation pattern to operate the legs 16 to 19 so as to be in the designated operation posture, and the display unit 20 switches the eye display and the speaker. 26 utters a cry or melody (control means).
[0112]
In S12, the count value for each sensor, that is, each count value of the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, and the detection switch 59 is counted, and a communication biorhythm graph corresponding to each count value is created to represent the posture and It is also possible to control the expression of eyes by the display unit 20, the cry from the speaker 26, and the like.
[0113]
Next, the relationship between pet biorhythm and communication biorhythm will be described.
[0114]
As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, the control posture, cry, melody, and facial expression of the electronic toy 10 are controlled based on the relationship between the pet biorhythm graph I and the communication biorhythm graph II. In FIG. 19, for convenience of explanation, the change in the pet biorhythm value is shown by graph I and the change in the communication biorhythm value is shown by graph II. However, in the control unit 62, the change in the first parameter is shown. Control processing is performed by comparing the indicated value with the count value of the counter means.
[0115]
The pet biorhythm is created from the data stored in the pet biorhythm data 82E, and as shown in the graph I of FIG. 19, the mood mode (good personality) and the mood mode (bad) are periodically (eg every 15 minutes). And personality) are repeated alternately. In the mood mode and the mood mode based on the pet biorhythm, the value of the first parameter at that time changes in the range of level 0 to 50 with the passage of time.
[0116]
The communication biorhythm changes depending on the number of inputs to the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, and the detection switch 59 as shown in the graph II created by the data stored in the communication biorhythm data 84B. The operation and expression of the electronic toy 10 change depending on how much the user of the toy 10 loves the electronic toy 10. Accordingly, the electronic toy 10 can change the posture of the electronic toy 10 according to the number of times the user touches, the number of times the user speaks, etc. and the facial expression (see FIGS. 8 to 10 and 13) on the display unit 20. .
Further, in the control unit 62, when the number of times the user touches, that is, the number of inputs to the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, and the detection switch 59 increases based on the biorhythm correction data 82F, the period of the mood mode is extended to increase the mood mode. When the number of inputs decreases, the mood mode is extended to shorten the mood mode and the period is changed so that the mood mode and the mood mode do not repeat in a certain time. .
[0117]
Therefore, even if the user is in contact in the same manner, the reaction of the electronic toy 10 is not constant, and the user performs an action and an expression according to the personality change at that time, so that the user does not get bored. Moreover, since the user cannot anticipate the personality change of the electronic toy 10, he can enjoy an unexpected operation | movement and a facial expression.
[0118]
For example, in the mood mode, when the personality level is 0, the user strokes the head 12 of the electronic toy 10 and a detection signal is output from the detection switch 59, or a detection signal is output from the sound sensor 24 with a voice. Or when a detection signal is output from the optical sensor 25 by waving a hand at the tip of the nose, the notification event (1) (screaming (1) is generated twice + the heart of the display blinks (see FIG. 15) ) To let you know that you are in mood mode.
[0119]
Also, in the mood mode, if the user makes five touches (inputs) to the electronic toy 10 while the personality level of the pet biorhythm changes from 0 to 50, the event (3) (distance (2) ▼ + Perform a special melody (such as a wedding march)). In addition, when the communication biorhythm graph II intersects the pet biorhythm graph I in the mood mode, an event is generated (sound effect + melody + slot game start). In this slot game, display patterns (1) to (9) are sequentially displayed on the display unit 20, and when the speaker 26 is pressed and the detection switch 59 is turned on, any one of the display patterns (1) to (9) is stopped. You can also enjoy the slot game that is displayed.
[0120]
Also, in the mood mode, when the personality level returns to 0 due to the pet biorhythm, the notification event (2) (screaming (2) is generated twice + the angry eye blinks on the display unit 20 (see FIG. 15)). Notify you that you are in moody mode.
[0121]
In addition, when the communication biorhythm graph II intersects the pet biorhythm graph I in the moody mode, event occurrence {circle around (2)} (sound effect + melody + slot game start) is performed.
[0122]
Further, in the moody mode, when the personality level of the pet biorhythm is around 50, the electronic toy 10 becomes unresponsive regardless of what the user does and becomes very moody. For example, the display of the display unit 20 becomes angry with respect to the user's operation input, and a sigh is produced from the speaker 26.
[0123]
In addition, when the personality level of the pet biorhythm returns to 0 in the moody mode, the above notification event (1) (screaming (1) is generated twice + the heart of the display blinks (see FIG. 15)) is performed. Notify you that you are in mood mode.
[0124]
The counter 84A counts the number of inputs from the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, and the detection switch 59. However, when the communication biorhythm graph II intersects the pet biorhythm graph I as described above, or the count is counted. When the preset maximum value (max value) is reached, it is reset and returned to zero.
[0125]
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a motion and facial expression control method performed in response to motion input from each sensor in the mood mode.
[0126]
As shown in FIG. 20, for example, when the electronic toy 10 has an input from the user when the personality is in the mood mode, the posture corresponding to the following operation patterns (1) to (12), Change to facial expression.
(1) When there is no input, the movement posture B (see FIG. 9) is changed to the movement posture A (see FIG. 8), the display on the display unit 20 is changed from rounded to off, and snoring is made from the speaker 26. Let
(2) When there is an input only from the sound sensor 24, the operation posture is changed from B to A, the display on the display unit 20 is changed from turning off to crying, and a joyful voice is emitted from the speaker 26.
(3) When there is an input from only the optical sensor 25, the operation posture B is maintained, a round eye is displayed on the display unit 20, and a single word or sound effect is uttered from the speaker 26.
(4) When there is an input only from the detection switch 59, the operation posture B → the operation posture C (refer to FIG. 10) → the operation posture B is changed, and the display on the display unit 20 is changed from the off state to the round shape. Utter a voice.
(5) When there is an input from the sound sensor 24 and the optical sensor 25, the operation posture B is maintained, the display on the display unit 20 is switched to blinking of the rounded eyes, and the voice of the one (1) is uttered from the speaker 26. Alternatively, the movement posture is changed from B → C → B, the heart is displayed on the display unit 20, and the howling (1) is uttered from the speaker 26.
(6) When there is input from the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, and the detection switch 59, the operation posture B → C → B → C → B is performed, and the display on the display unit 20 is changed from a round eye to a heart eye, or the display unit A wink is displayed at 20 and a laughter (1) is uttered from the speaker 26.
(7) When the input from the optical sensor 25 is repeated, the operation posture B is maintained, the round eyes are blinked on the display unit 20, and the voice of joy and laughter (1) are uttered from the speaker 26.
(8) When the input from the sound sensor 24 and the input from the optical sensor 25 are repeated, the operation posture B → C → B → C → B is performed, the heart eye blinks on the display unit 20, and the speaker 26 speaks alone. Say (1)-(3).
(9) When the input from the sound sensor 24 and the detection switch 59 and the input from the optical sensor 25 are repeated, the operation posture B → C → B → C → B is performed, the heart eye blinks on the display unit 20, and the speaker 26 laughs and melody.
(10) When the input from the detection switch 59 and the input from the optical sensor 25 are repeated, the motion posture B → C → B → C → B is performed, the heart eye blinks on the display unit 20, and the pleasant voice from the speaker 26 And utter a melody.
(11) When there is an input from the sound sensor 24 and the detection switch 59, the operation posture is changed from B to A, the rounded eyes are blinked on the display unit 20, and a single word (2) is uttered from the speaker 26.
(12) When there is an input from the optical sensor 25 and the detection switch 59, the operation posture B → C → B → C → B is performed, the heart eye blinks on the display unit 20, and a joyful voice and a melody are produced from the speaker 26. Let
[0127]
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a motion and facial expression control method performed according to motion input from each sensor in the moody mode.
[0128]
As shown in FIG. 21, for example, when the electronic toy 10 has an input from the user when the personality is in the moody mode, the posture and expression according to the following operation patterns (1) to (12) To change.
(1) When there is no input, the operation posture is changed from B to A, the display on the display unit 20 is changed from rounded to off, and snoring is made from the speaker 26.
(2) When there is an input from only the sound sensor 24, the operation posture is changed from B to A, the display on the display unit 20 is changed from turning off to angry, and an angry voice uttering from the speaker 26 is uttered.
(3) When there is an input from only the optical sensor 25, the operation posture B is maintained, the anger is displayed on the display unit 20, and the low-pitched monologue or sound effect is uttered from the speaker 26.
(4) When there is an input only from the detection switch 59, the operation posture is changed from B to A, the display on the display unit 20 is changed from off to anger, and a sigh is produced from the speaker 26.
(5) When there is an input from the sound sensor 24 and the optical sensor 25, the operation posture B is maintained, the anger is displayed on the display unit 20, and the cry 2 is uttered by the speaker 26. Alternatively, the operation posture B is maintained, a wink is displayed on the display unit 20, and a laughter (2) is uttered from the speaker 26.
(6) When there is an input from the sound sensor 24, the optical sensor 25, and the detection switch 59, the operation posture B → C → B is performed and the display on the display unit 20 is changed from angry to off, or the display unit 20 winks. In addition to the display, the cry 2 is uttered from the speaker 26. Alternatively, the operation posture B → C → B is performed, the rounded eyes are blinked on the display unit 20, and the howling (2) is uttered from the speaker 26.
(7) When the input from the optical sensor 25 is repeated, the operation posture B is maintained, the round eyes are blinked on the display unit 20, and the sneezing is made from the speaker 26.
(8) When the input from the sound sensor 24 and the input from the optical sensor 25 are repeated, the operation posture B is maintained, the angry eyes are blinked on the display unit 20, and the angry + screaming (2) is uttered from the speaker 26. .
(9) When the input from the sound sensor 24 and the detection switch 59 and the input from the optical sensor 25 are repeated, the operation posture B → C → B is performed, the round eyes are blinked on the display unit 20, and the sound is distant from the speaker 26. Say ▼.
(10) When the input from the detection switch 59 and the input from the optical sensor 25 are repeated, the operation posture B is maintained, the rounded eyes are blinked on the display unit 20, and the baboon (2) is uttered from the speaker 26.
(11) When there is an input from the sound sensor 24 and the detection switch 59, the posture is changed from B to A, the anger is displayed on the display unit 20, and a sigh is produced from the speaker 26.
(12) When there is an input from the optical sensor 25 and the detection switch 59, the operation posture B is maintained, the round eyes are blinked on the display unit 20, and the baboon 2 is uttered from the speaker 26.
As described above, since the electronic toy 10 is switched to the mood mode or the mood mode in a predetermined cycle based on the personality change caused by the communication biorhythm, it is difficult for the user to predict the reaction to the input, and the user is bored. Absent.
[0129]
Further, the period of the mood mode and / or the mood mode can be changed according to the number of detections by each sensor. Therefore, depending on how the user interacts, the period of the mood mode becomes longer, or the period of the mood mode becomes longer, so it is difficult to predict the operation pattern at that time, and it makes fun by performing unexpected operations. Can be increased.
[0130]
Here, control processing in the initial setting mode executed by the CPU 80 of the control unit 62 will be described.
[0131]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the initial setting process.
[0132]
As shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 80 of the control unit 62 checks whether or not a new battery 58 is installed in S20. When the battery 58 is first installed in the battery storage unit 60 or when the battery is replaced, the process proceeds to S21, and the initial value stored in the memory (not shown) is reset. Subsequently, in S22, an initial setting mode is set. In this initial setting mode, the personality is the puppy mode, and the personality is relatively gentle.
[0133]
In the next S23, it is checked whether or not there is a switch input. In this case, the detection operation of the sound sensor 24 and the detection switch 59 as the detection means is monitored. When detection signals are output from the sound sensors 24 and the detection switch 59, the process proceeds to S24, and the number of detections n is set. Integration is performed, and the integrated value (count value n + 1) is stored in the memory.
[0134]
In next S25, it is checked whether or not a predetermined time T (for example, T = 1 hour) has elapsed. Therefore, the processes of S23 to S25 are repeated until one hour has elapsed since the battery 58 was installed.
[0135]
And in S25, when 1 hour passes, it progresses to S26 and the count value n of the sound sensor 24 is reached._AAnd the count value n of the detection switch 59_BAnd compare.
[0136]
In the next S27, the count value n of the sound sensor 24_AIs the count value n of the detection switch 59_BGreater than (n_A> N_B) Goes to S28 and sets the sex data to male.
[0137]
In S27, the count value n of the sound sensor 24 is set._AIs the count value n of the detection switch 59_BWhen it is not larger, that is, (1) the count value n of the sound sensor 24_AIs the count value n of the detection switch 59_BLess than (n_A<N_B), (2) Count value n of the sound sensor 24_AIs the count value n of the detection switch 59_BIs equal to (n_A= N_B), (3) Count value n of the sound sensor 24_AAnd the count value n of the detection switch 59_BAnd are zero (n_A= 0, n_B= 0), the process proceeds to S29, and the sex data is set to female. In the case of (2) and (3), the gender may be set in advance as described above, or the gender may be set using a random number. When the sex data is set to male in S28 or after the sex data is set to female in S29, the process proceeds to S30 and the initial setting mode is canceled. Then, the process proceeds to the main control process shown in FIG.
[0138]
In this way, when the initial setting of male or female is performed when the battery is attached, facial expressions and actions according to the set gender (individual difference) are performed thereafter.
[0139]
Examples of facial expressions and actions depending on gender are shown in FIGS. 23A to 23B, for example.
[0140]
For example, when gender data is set to male, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), (1) the voice is set to the bass version, and (2) the normal pattern is shown in FIG. 23 (B). Set to Pattern A shown, (3) Has a special song only for males. In addition, when the gender data is set to female, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), (1) voice is set to the basic pattern, and (2) normal pattern is shown in FIG. 23 (C). Set to Pattern B shown, (3) Has a special dance only for females. Thus, the count value n of the number of detections detected by the sound sensor 24 and the detection switch 59 while the initial setting mode is set._A, N_BIn order to set the gender (individual difference) according to, for example, the individual difference such as gender can be preset as an initial value depending on the number of times the user touches while the battery is attached for the first time and the initial setting mode is set. It is possible to produce unique facial expressions and actions that the user does not expect.
[0141]
In the above description, the number of detections of the sound sensor 24 and the detection switch 59 is counted, and the count value is compared to set the gender. However, as other detection means, for example, detection from the optical sensor 25 or the like is possible. Of course, the signal may be counted.
[0142]
Further, the characteristics when the gender data is set to male or female are not limited to the operation patterns shown in FIGS. 23A to 23C, but may be initialized to perform other facial expressions and operations. Of course.
[0143]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining a modification of the initial setting process.
[0144]
As shown in FIG. 24, among the control processes executed by the CPU 80 of the control unit 62, the processes of S31 to S34 are the same as the processes of S20 to S23 described above, and thus description thereof is omitted.
[0145]
In S35, the detection operation of the detection switch 59 as the detection means is monitored in this case, and when a detection signal is output from the detection switch 59, the process proceeds to S35, where the number of detections n is integrated and the integration is performed. The value (count value n + 1) is stored in the memory.
In the next S36, it is checked whether or not a predetermined time T (for example, T = 1 hour) has elapsed. Therefore, the processes of S34 to S36 are repeated until one hour has elapsed since the battery 58 was installed.
[0146]
In S36, when one hour has elapsed, the process proceeds to S37, and the count value n of the detection switch 59 is read. In S38, it is checked whether the count value n of the detection switch 59 is an odd number.
[0147]
In the next S38, when the count value n of the detection switch 59 is an odd number, the sex data is set to male.
[0148]
If the count value n of the detection switch 59 is not an odd number in S38, that is, the count value n of the detection switch 59 is an even number or zero, the process proceeds to S40, and the sex data is set to female.
[0149]
When the gender data is set to male in S39 or after the gender data is set to female in S40, the process proceeds to S41 and the initial setting mode is canceled. Then, the process proceeds to the main control process shown in FIG.
[0150]
Thus, when the initial setting of male or female is performed when the battery is mounted, facial expressions and actions corresponding to the set gender (individual difference) are performed thereafter (see FIGS. 23A to 23B). ). Therefore, because the gender is set depending on whether the count value of the number of inputs detected during the initial setting mode is even or odd, facial expressions and actions according to the gender and personality set regardless of the user's intention Can be produced. That is, individual differences appear in the facial expression, voice, and movement corresponding to the user's contact after the initial setting period, and it is possible to produce an electronic toy as if it had gender and personality like an animal.
[0151]
In the above description, the number of detections of the detection switch 59 is counted, and the gender is set by determining whether the count value is an odd number or an even number. As other detection means, for example, a sound sensor 24, an optical sensor Of course, it is also possible to set the sex by counting the detection signals from 25 or the like and determining whether the count value is odd or even.
[0152]
In FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, a plurality of types of sound from the speaker 26 are prepared for each item, and the sound is lower in the mood mode than in the mood mode (there are also multiple levels of bass). It comes to speak.
[0153]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0154]
FIG. 25 is a front view of an electronic toy according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a side view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. FIG. 27 is a plan view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. FIG. 28 is a rear view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. FIG. 29 is a bottom view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. 25 to 30, the same components as those of the electronic toy 10 of the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0155]
As shown in FIGS. 25 to 30, the electronic toy 90 is a dog-type toy having a head 12, a torso 14, and legs 16 to 19 like the electronic toy 10 described above. Further, in the electronic toy 90, as operations different from the electronic toy 10 described above, there are a point that the head 12 can be swung in the left-right direction and a tail 32 that is swingable in the left-right direction.
[0156]
Further, the electronic toy 90 is provided with two push-type mode selection switches 91A and 91B on the chest portion of the trunk portion 14. One of these mode selection switches 91A and 91B is selectively operated, for example, when starting a later-described voice registration mode or selecting a personality development mode, personality standard mode, or the like. The mode selection switches 91A and 91B function as reset switches for resetting the control data stored in the memory when both are turned on at the same time.
[0157]
The electronic toy 90 can perform 15 types of operations.
[0158]
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a combination of the motion type of the electronic toy 90 and the motion positions of the legs 16-19, and FIG. 31A is a diagram showing a combination of the motion type and the motion positions of the legs 16-19. (B) is a figure which shows the rotation angle of each leg part 16-19.
[0159]
As shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B, the leg portions 16 and 17 serving as the front legs of the electronic toy 90 rotate to either the vertical position A or the horizontal position B, and the leg sections 18 serving as the rear legs. , 19 rotate to any one of the vertical position C, the front tilt position D, the horizontal position E, and the rear tilt position F. The legs 16 and 17 are rotated to either the vertical position A or the horizontal position B, and the legs 18 and 19 are rotated to any of the positions C to F to stand, sit down, face down, threaten, It is possible to perform the following operations: hand, good, flutter 1, flutter 2, stretch 1, stretch 2, stretch 3, push-up brace, back 1, back 2, and performance.
[0160]
For example, as shown in FIG. 32, when the word “standing” is input from the user, the electronic toy 90 turns to the vertical positions A and C and enters the standing state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, when the word “sitting” is input from the user, the electronic toy 90 has the rear legs 18, 17 while the legs 16, 17 are rotated to the vertical position A. 19 is rotated to the forward inclined position D to be in a sitting state.
[0161]
As shown in FIG. 34, when the word “hand” is input from the user, the electronic toy 90 becomes a right forefoot with the legs 17 to 19 being rotated to the vertical positions A and C. The leg portion 16 is rotated to the horizontal position B to be in a hand state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 35, when the word “face down” is input from the user, the electronic toy 90 is in the face down state in which the legs 16 to 19 are rotated to the front horizontal positions B and E. .
[0162]
The electronic toy 90 is provided with a display unit 20 that displays an expression of eyes on the front surface of the head 12. As described above, the display unit 20 can selectively light a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), and can express the emotion at that time with an eye display pattern.
[0163]
Here, the display pattern of the display unit 20 will be described.
[0164]
FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display pattern of the display unit 20, where (A) is a diagram illustrating a smiling eye, and (B) is FIG. The figure which shows an eye, (C) is a figure which shows a heart eye, (D) is a figure which shows a dito eye, (E) is a figure which shows a round eye.
[0165]
As shown in FIGS. 36A to 36E, the display unit 20 of the second embodiment can selectively display, for example, five types of display patterns (1) to (5). .
[0166]
In the display pattern {circle around (1)}, a circular arc-shaped pattern is emitted from the light emitting units 92a and 92b.
[0167]
In the display pattern (2), is it a question mark? The eye pattern emits light from the light emitting portions 94a and 94b.
[0168]
In the display pattern (3), a heart-shaped heart-shaped pattern emits light from the light emitting units 96a and 96b.
[0169]
In the display pattern {circle around (4)}, a crescent-shaped zigzag pattern is emitted by the light emitting units 98a and 98b.
[0170]
In the display pattern {circle over (5)}, the rounded pattern in which the above-mentioned nicotine pattern and ditto pattern are displayed simultaneously is emitted by the light emitting units 100a and 100b.
[0171]
Next, a voice registration mode executed when a battery is attached to the electronic toy 90 will be described.
[0172]
FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining voice registration, (A) is a diagram showing an example of a registered word used for voice registration, (B) is a flowchart for explaining the procedure of voice registration, and (C). Is a flowchart for explaining a voice registration failure example, and (D) is a flowchart for explaining a voice registration success example.
[0173]
As shown in FIG. 37 (A), in this example, (1) dog name, (2) hand, (3) lying down, (4) sitting, (5) good, (6) playing. The six types of words are used as words for voice registration.
[0174]
Next, a voice registration procedure executed by the CPU 80 of the control unit 62 will be described.
[0175]
As shown in FIG. 37 (B), first, after the battery is mounted on the electronic toy 90 in S51, when the mode selection switch 91A is turned on, the voice registration mode is started. In the next S52, a message such as “Please say your name” is uttered from the speaker 26 of the electronic toy 90, and a smile (see FIG. 36A) is displayed blinking on the display unit 20. On the other hand, when the user says the name of the dog (for example, pouch), the name of the dog is input to the sound sensor 24.
[0176]
When the voice input of the dog's name is registered, the process proceeds to S53, and a message such as “Please say your hand” is uttered from the speaker 26, and the nicotine (see FIG. 36A) blinks on the display unit 20. To do. On the other hand, when the user says “hand”, the word “hand” is input to the sound sensor 24.
[0177]
When the voice input of the hand is registered, the process proceeds to S54, and a message such as “Please say sit down” is uttered from the speaker 26, and the nicotine (see FIG. 36A) blinks on the display unit 20. . On the other hand, when the user says “sitting”, a word “sitting” is input to the sound sensor 24.
[0178]
When the sitting voice input is registered, the process proceeds to S55, where a message such as “Please say down” is uttered from the speaker 26, and Nico Nico (see FIG. 36A) blinks on the display unit 20. On the other hand, when the user says “face down”, a word such as “face down” is input to the sound sensor 24.
[0179]
When the face down voice input is registered, the process proceeds to S56, where a message such as "Please say good" is uttered from the speaker 26, and a smile (see FIG. 36A) is displayed blinking on the display unit 20. On the other hand, when the user says “good”, the word “good” is input to the sound sensor 24.
[0180]
If the voice input of “OK” is registered, the process proceeds to S57, and a message such as “Please say play!” Is uttered from the speaker 26 and the display unit 20 blinks and displays the eyes (see FIG. 36A). . On the other hand, when the user says “Asoboyo”, a word such as “Asoboyo” is input to the sound sensor 24.
[0181]
When the voice input is completed, the process proceeds to S58 where an electronic sound such as pyrroline is uttered from the speaker 26, and the voice registration mode ends.
[0182]
In this way, the user's voice includes the above six words: (1) dog name, (2) hand, (3) lying down, (4) sitting, (5) good, and (6) Asoboyo. be registered. After this, the registered user's voice has priority over other voices.
[0183]
Next, a case where voice registration has failed will be described.
[0184]
As shown in FIG. 37 (C), when a message such as “Please say your name” is uttered from the speaker 26 in S61 and Nico Nico (see FIG. 36 (A)) blinks on the display unit 20, If the name of the dog is not entered from the sound sensor 24 even if the name of the dog is said (for example, pouch), the process proceeds to S 62, and an error sound such as a buoy is produced from the speaker 26 and the display unit 20. To? Eyes (see FIG. 36B) are displayed. Thereby, the user can confirm that the voice registration has failed.
[0185]
In S63, a message such as “Please say your name again” is uttered from the speaker 26.
[0186]
An operation when the voice registration is successful will be described.
[0187]
As shown in FIG. 37 (D), when a message such as “Please say your name” is uttered from the speaker 26 in S71, and the nicotine (see FIG. 36 (A)) blinks on the display unit 20, When the name of the dog said (eg, pouch) is registered, the process proceeds to S72, where an electronic sound such as ping-pong is uttered from the speaker 26, and the heart (see FIG. 36C) is displayed on the display unit 20. To do. Thereby, the user can confirm that the voice registration is successful.
[0188]
Next, when the voice registration mode of the electronic toy 90 is completed, the personality registration mode for registering the personality of the electronic toy 90 is entered.
[0189]
Here, the personality registration mode of the electronic toy 90 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining an example of personality formation conditions, (A) is a diagram showing personality characteristics, (B) is a diagram showing an example of personality formation parameter MAP, and (C) is a personality change condition. It is a figure which shows an example.
[0190]
As shown in FIG. 38 (A), the personality that can be registered with the electronic toy 90 is as follows: (1) damn dog (characters sing a vulgar song with a vulgar voice, for example, different behaviors without listening to the master's instructions) ▲ 2 ▼ Tadagumi (characters behave faithfully to the master's instructions and sing a song) ▲ 3 ▼ Art dogs (characteristics are as faithful as loyal dogs) There are three types, including having a caress together (for example, “Asoboyo” is a special trick).
[0191]
As shown in FIG. 38B, the personality formation parameter MAP102 that forms the personality of the electronic toy 90 includes a loyal dog parameter and a performance dog parameter. The personality creation parameter is counted according to the manner and number of times of contact (basing) performed within a predetermined time (for example, 4 hours) after the user installs the battery.
The contact (discipline) method counted as a loyal dog parameter includes calls such as hands, sitting, and lying down. In addition, as a contact (discipline) method counted as a performance dog parameter, there is a call of “Let's play”.
[0192]
For example, when the user says a hand, when the electronic toy 90 performs the hand movement shown in FIG. 34, the points of the hand are increased. As described above, when the electronic toy 90 follows the user's command, each item of the personality formation parameter MAP102 is filled with circles, and the points of the loyal dog parameter and the performance dog parameter increase.
[0193]
As shown in FIG. 38 (C), as a condition for the personality change, for example, when all items of the personality formation parameter MAP102 become 25 points within 4 hours, the personality of the electronic toy 90 is It becomes. In addition, when each item of the loyal dog parameter in the personality formation parameter MAP102 becomes 25 points within 4 hours, the personality of the electronic toy 90 becomes a loyal dog. In addition, if the items of the loyal dog parameter and the trick dog parameter in the personality formation parameter MAP102 do not reach 25 points within 4 hours, the personality of the electronic toy 90 becomes a useless dog.
[0194]
39A and 39B are diagrams for explaining an example of the personality registration operation. FIG. 39A is a diagram illustrating an example of an incorrect answer operation, and FIG. 39B is a diagram illustrating an example of a correct answer operation.
[0195]
As shown in FIG. 39A, for example, when the user commands “hand”, but the Oswari is selected from the motion candidates and the electronic toy 90 performs the Oswari operation (see FIG. 33). Since the wrong operation is performed, the user taps the speaker 26 provided on the upper surface of the head 12 of the electronic toy 90. As a result, the detection switch 59 provided below the speaker 26 is pressed with a strong force to be turned on.
[0196]
When it is detected in the determination process that the detection switch 59 is pressed with a strong force, it is not registered as a point of the character formation parameter MAP102, and the control unit 62 selects a next operation candidate.
[0197]
However, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), for example, even though the user commands “hand”, an ote is selected from the motion candidates and the electronic toy 90 performs the OT operation (see FIG. 34). In this case, if the user says “good”, a word “good” is input to the sound sensor 24. Thus, the control unit 62 resets the skill from the next motion candidate and registers it as a point of the character formation parameter MAP102.
FIG. 40 is a graph showing the personality of the electronic toy 90 set in accordance with the change (increase) in the number of points of the loyal dog parameter I and the art dog parameter II registered in the personality formation parameter MAP102. The graph which shows a loyal dog setting mode, (B) is a graph which shows a show dog setting mode, (C) (D) is a graph which shows a useless dog setting mode. In addition, character formation is performed at the time of a dog (for example, 4 hours from battery installation).
[0198]
As shown in FIG. 40 (A), the electronic toy 90 is a young dog when a battery is attached, and the learning function does not function, so that the operation cannot be predicted in response to a user command. Then, after the young dog period (premature period), the character can be formed by entering the doggy period (nurturing period). Then, the number of points of the loyal dog parameter I and the performance dog parameter II registered in the personality formation parameter MAP102 changes (increases) in accordance with the number of times the user has contacted in the small dog period and the contact method.
[0199]
For example, if the point of the loyal dog parameter I achieves the target (point 25) prior to the point of the craft dog parameter II during the small dog period, the character of the electronic toy 90 is loyal when entering the adult dog period (bringing completion period). The dog becomes a dog and the loyal dog flag (first control flag) is set.
[0200]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 40 (B), when the point of the performance dog parameter II achieves the target (point 25) 100% before the point of the loyal dog parameter I during the small dog period, the adult dog period is entered. When the character of the electronic toy 90 becomes a show dog, a show dog flag is set.
[0201]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 40 (C), at the beginning of the dog period, the point of the show dog parameter II increases in the same manner as the point of the loyal dog parameter I, and the show dog parameter II increases rapidly from the middle. When the goal (point 25) is achieved, the character of the electronic toy 90 becomes a dog when entering the adult dog period, and a dog dog flag (second control flag) is set.
[0202]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 40 (D), at the beginning of the small dog period, the point of the craft dog parameter II changes lower than the point of the loyal dog parameter I, and the craft dog parameter II increases rapidly from the middle. When the dog parameter I increases to a value greater than the point, the character of the electronic toy 90 becomes a useless dog when entering the adult dog period.
[0203]
As described above, the number of points of the loyal dog parameter I and the craft dog parameter II is changed (increased) depending on the user's contact method and the number of times of contact of the electronic toy 90 in the small dog period, so that the character of the electronic toy 90 is Because it is set as either a dog dog, it can be raised as a loyal dog or a craft dog if the user makes sufficient contact within a predetermined time after installing the battery, and becomes a dog dog when the number of contacts is low So you can enjoy the breeding method.
[0204]
Next, emotion parameters for performing motion control when the character development period ends and the electronic toy 90 becomes an adult dog will be described.
[0205]
This emotion parameter has a mood parameter that changes over time, and a satiety parameter that changes according to the number of feeds.
[0206]
41A and 41B are diagrams for explaining mood parameters. FIG. 41A is a diagram showing mood parameter levels, FIG. 41B is a diagram showing the state of each level, and FIG. 41C is a diagram showing mood parameter plus conditions. (D) is a figure which shows the minus conditions of a mood parameter.
[0207]
As shown in FIG. 41A, the mood parameter value P_AAre set so as to change into five levels of levels 1-5. Level 1 is P_A= 0-20, P at level 2_A= 20-40, P at level 3_A= 40-60, P at level 4_A= 60-80, P at level 5_A= 80 to 100, 100 to 127.
[0208]
At the beginning, the mood parameter value P_AThe initial value is P_A= 50 is registered.
[0209]
As shown in FIG. 41B, the mood parameter value P_AIs level 1, the electronic toy 90 is in a state of extreme mood. Also, the mood parameter value P_AIs level 2, the electronic toy 90 is in a moody control mode. Also, the mood parameter value P_AIs level 3, the electronic toy 90 is in the normal (normal) control mode. Also, the mood parameter value P_AIs level 4, the electronic toy 90 is in a state in which the control mode is jerky. Also, the mood parameter value P_AIs level 5, the electronic toy 90 is in the super squirrel state control mode.
[0210]
As shown in FIG. 41C, when the user strokes the head 12 of the electronic toy 90, the value P of the mood parameter_AIs increased by 2 points and is praised after operating with voice commands from the user (for example, words such as “Yoshiyoshi”), the value of the mood parameter P_AIs increased by 4 points. Also, if it is said that it is useless after operating with a voice command from the user, the mood parameter value P_AIs increased by 4 points.
[0211]
As shown in FIG. 41D, when the user strikes the head 12 of the electronic toy 90, the mood parameter value P_AIs deducted by 1 point. In addition, as the feed supply time elapses (for example, every minute), the satiety level gradually decreases and the mood parameter value P_AIs 2 points minus at full level 5, 4 points minus at full level 4, 6 points minus at full level 3, 8 points minus at full level 2, and 10 points minus at full level 1. Thus, the mood parameter is the satiety parameter value P_BIt is set to change according to.
[0212]
In addition, when the electronic toy 90 sleeps, the value P of the mood parameter_AIf it exceeds 100, it is level 5 and P_A= 100 is corrected.
[0213]
Also, the mood parameter value P_AWhen the value exceeds 127 (maximum value of level 5), the super-Gokigen state continued considerably, so P_AIt is corrected to = 20 and is changed to a super moody state.
[0214]
42 is a diagram for explaining satiety parameters, (A) is a diagram showing levels of satiety parameters, (B) is a diagram showing the state of each level, and (C) is a diagram showing plus conditions for satiety parameters. (D) is a figure which shows the minus conditions of a satiety parameter.
[0215]
As shown in FIG. 42A, the satiety parameter value P_BAre set so as to change into five levels of levels 1-5. Level 1 is P_B= 0-20, P at level 2_B= 20-40, P at level 3_B= 40-60, P at level 4_B= 60-80, P at level 5_B= 80 to 100, 100 to 127.
[0216]
At the beginning, the satiety parameter value P_BThe initial value of P is P_B= 50 is registered.
[0217]
As shown in FIG. 42B, the mood parameter value P_BIs level 1, the electronic toy 90 is in a super hungry control mode. Also, the satiety parameter value P_BIs level 2, the electronic toy 90 is in a hungry control mode. Also, the satiety parameter value P_BIs level 3, the electronic toy 90 is in the normal (normal) control mode. Also, the satiety parameter value P_BIs level 4, the control mode of the electronic toy 90 is full. Also, the satiety parameter value P_BIs level 5, the electronic toy 90 is in the super full state in the control mode.
[0218]
The satiety parameter value P_BIs P_B＝ If it becomes 127 or more, the stomach will puncture, so P_BReduce to = 20.
[0219]
As shown in FIG. 42C, when the user feeds the electronic toy 90, the satiety parameter value P_BIs increased by 4 points.
[0220]
As shown in FIG. 42 (D), when the electronic toy 90 emits a voice requesting food or performing an operation requesting food, the value P of the satiety parameter is set._BIs deducted by 1 point.
[0221]
Further, the fullness parameter value P every time a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) elapses after the electronic toy 90 becomes hungry and requests food._BIs deducted by 4 points. Therefore, if the user regularly feeds, the satiety parameter value P_BIncreases and the value P of the satiety parameter if the user does not feed_BDecrease and become hungry, and mood parameter P_AIt also decreases and changes to a moody state.
[0222]
As the food, for example, by embedding a magnet in a resin material having a shape similar to bone and providing a magnetic sensor inside the mouth 31 of the electronic toy 90, it can be detected that food has been given. Alternatively, an optical sensor may be provided inside the mouth 31 of the electronic toy 90 to detect food.
[0223]
FIG. 43 is a graph showing an example of changes in mood parameters.
[0224]
As shown in FIG. 43, time 0 to t₁During the period, the value of the mood parameter P_ARises. Also, time t₁To t₂During this period, the user will not give up, so the value of the mood parameter P_ADecreases.
[0225]
Time t₃Then, the value P of the mood parameter_AIs P_A= 127 or more, so the satiety parameter value P_BIt decreases rapidly. This prevents the user from getting tired of continuous super mode.
[0226]
FIG. 44 shows the value P of the satiety parameter_BIt is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation value of the mood parameter according to.
[0227]
As shown in FIG. 44, in this embodiment, (1) the value P of the satiety parameter_BIs 0-20, the mood parameter value P_AFluctuation value of 100 is minus, (2) satiety parameter value P_BIs 20-40, the mood parameter value P_AFluctuation value of 90 points minus, (3) fullness parameter value P_BIs 40-60, the mood parameter value P_AThe fluctuation value is minus 80 points, and (4) fullness parameter value P_BIs 60 to 80, the mood parameter value P_AFluctuation value of 70 points minus, (5) satiety parameter value P_BIs 80 to 127, the mood parameter value P_AThe fluctuation value is negative 60 points.
[0228]
Therefore, the negative fluctuation value of the mood parameter is larger as the person is hungry, and the negative fluctuation value of the mood parameter is smaller as the person is full. Therefore, the mood parameter fluctuates by being influenced by the satiety parameter which fluctuates depending on the number of times of feeding and the feeding interval while stroking the voice input from the user and the head 12. Therefore, the user needs to pay attention to the time and number of times of feeding as with an actual dog, and can play with the electronic toy 90 as if he had an actual dog.
[0229]
Here, the control process which the control part 62 of the electronic toy 90 comprised as mentioned above performs is demonstrated.
[0230]
FIG. 45 is a flowchart of main processing executed by the control unit 62 of the electronic toy 90. FIG. 46 is a flowchart of the main process executed following the process of FIG.
[0231]
As shown in FIG. 45, when a battery is attached to the electronic toy 90, words for speech recognition are registered in S80. For this voice registration processing, see FIGS. 37 (A) to (D) described above.
[0232]
In the next step S81, the personality development mode in which the personality of the electronic toy 90 is trained during the small dog period and the personality standard mode in which personality development is omitted are selected. For example, in S81, when the user operates the mode selection switch 91A to turn on, the personality development mode is selected, and when the user operates the mode selection switch 91B to turn on, the personality standard mode is selected.
[0233]
Accordingly, when the mode selection switch 91A is turned on in S81, the process proceeds to S82, and the character development mode is set. If the mode selection switch 91B is turned on in S81, the process proceeds to S83, and the loyal dog mode set as the personality standard mode is set.
[0234]
When the loyal dog mode is set in S83, the loyal dog mode control data is read from the ROM 82 in S84. Subsequently, the loyal dog mode is controlled in S85. Then, the control in the loyal dog mode is continued until reset in S86.
[0235]
When the personality development mode is set in S82, the process proceeds to S87, and operation control in the young dog period is performed. As the operation control in the young dog period, an operation for each voice input or an input such as stroking the head 12, an operation when there is no input, an operation based on a mood parameter and a satiety parameter is performed. In the next S88, it is checked whether or not the baby dog period has ended.
[0236]
When the young dog period ends in S88, the process proceeds to S89, and operation control in the small dog period is performed. This motion control in the small dog period is the above-described learning mode (see FIGS. 38 to 40), processing for each input of the head 12 switch, voice, food, etc., processing when there is no input, mood parameters, and satiety There are parameter processing, entry of personality formation parameters MAP 102 for words (loyal dog parameter processing), and art dog parameter processing. In next S90, it is checked whether or not the dog period has ended. Until this dog period ends, the operation control of the dog period in S88 is executed.
[0237]
In S90, when the small dog period ends, the process proceeds to S91, and the flag of any of the loyal dog, the geido dog, and the dog according to the personality data (the loyal dog parameter, the geido dog parameter) raised in the process of S88 is set. (See FIGS. 40A to 40D).
[0238]
In the next S92 (see FIG. 46), it is checked whether the loyal dog flag is set. When the loyal dog flag is set in S92, the process proceeds to S93, and it is checked whether or not the show dog flag is set. In S93, when the show dog flag is set, the process proceeds to S94, and after setting the show dog mode, the control data of the show dog mode is read from the ROM 82 in S95. Subsequently, in S96, the art dog mode is controlled. The art dog mode control is continued until reset in S97.
[0239]
In S92, if the loyal dog flag is not set, it is determined that the dog dog flag is set, and the process proceeds to S98. After setting the dog dog mode, the control data of the dog dog mode is read from the ROM 82 in S99. Read. Subsequently, in S100, control of the dog mode is performed. The control in the dog mode is continued until reset in S101.
[0240]
In S93, when the show dog flag is not set, the process proceeds to S83, and the processes of S83 to S86 are executed.
[0241]
As described above, in the second embodiment, personality data (loyal dog parameters, performance dog parameters) can be formed by performing personality development processing according to the way the user responds during the small dog period. You can play as if you were raising a pet.
[0242]
Moreover, in the said Example, although the dog-shaped electronic toy was demonstrated as an example, it is not restricted to this, The electronic toy imitating other animals, for example, animals, such as a cat, a tiger, a lion, a monkey, a horse, an elephant, a giraffe Of course, the present invention can also be applied.
[0243]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, one or more of the expression patterns of the eyesData corresponding toSelectBased on the dataBy selectively illuminating one or more of the light sources and displaying the pattern composed of holes by entering light into the plate corresponding to the lit light source,chosenCorresponding to dataBecause the expression pattern of the eyes lights up visually through the cover member,Eye expressionBecause it ’s difficult to predict patterns, LongYou will never get tired of playing for a period.
[0244]
  According to the second aspect of the present invention, any one of the plurality of expression pattern data in response to the signal from the sensor.OrSelect and the selectedExpressionTurn on the light source selected based on the pattern dataRightThe lit light sourceEnter the plate-shaped member corresponding toCorresponding to the lightA group of small holes provided in the plate memberThe expression pattern of the selected eye is displayed on the display by flashingControl to,Select one of multiple operation patterns andThe leg based on the selected motion pattern dataCorresponding toActionDocontrolAnd doTherefore, different operations can be performed depending on the input timing from the sensor. Furthermore, since it is difficult to predict an operation pattern, it can be controlled to cause an unexpected action with respect to an input, so that it does not get bored even if it plays for a long time.
[0245]
  According to the invention of claim 3 above,Since the operation of the leg is controlled by the rotational force transmitted from the cam mechanism, even if the leg is operated in conjunction with the expression pattern of the eyes displayed on the display unit, it will not get bored.
[0246]
  According to the invention of claim 4,Since the ear-shaped part provided on the head is driven by the rotational force transmitted by the transmission mechanism, the ear-shaped part can also be operated by the drive mechanism that drives the leg part, and unexpected behavior with respect to the input Because it can be controlled to wake up, you will not get bored even if you play for a long time.
[0247]
  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the personality according to the count number obtained by the counter during the period when the initial setting means sets the initial setting mode.Data onRegisterThen, the control means performs control to selectively turn on the plurality of light sources and control of the movement of the legs based on the data relating to the personality registered by the personality forming means.Therefore, individual differences appear in the facial expression, voice, and movement corresponding to the user's contact after the initial setting period, and it is possible to produce an electronic toy as if it had gender and personality like an animal.
[0249]
  In addition, the above claims6According to the described invention, the personality forming means is based on whether the count value obtained from the counter is even or odd.Data onTherefore, different personalities can be set as appropriate without performing complicated calculations.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of an electronic toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view of the electronic toy shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of the electronic toy shown in FIG.
4 is a rear view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
5 is a bottom view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
6 is a perspective view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
7 is a side view of the electronic toy 10 showing a rotation direction and a rotation angle of the leg portions 16 to 19. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a side view showing an operation state when the electronic toy 10 is in a sleeping posture A.
FIG. 9 is a side view showing an operation state when the electronic toy 10 is in a posture B where it stands.
10 is a side view showing an operation state when the electronic toy 10 is in a forward turning posture C. FIG.
11 is a front longitudinal sectional view showing the internal structure of the electronic toy 10. FIG.
12 is a side longitudinal sectional view showing the internal structure of the electronic toy 10. FIG.
13 is a plan longitudinal sectional view showing the internal structure of the electronic toy 10. FIG.
14 is a front view individually showing red acrylic plates 71 to 74 incorporated in the display unit 20. FIG.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing combinations of display patterns that are light-emitting displayed on the display unit 20;
16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the electronic toy 10. FIG.
17 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control unit 62. FIG.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining a control process executed by a CPU 80 of the control unit 62;
FIG. 19 is a graph showing changes in pet biorhythm and communication biorhythm.
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a motion and facial expression control method performed in response to motion input from each sensor in the mood mode.
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a motion and facial expression control method performed in response to motion input from each sensor in a moody mode.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining an initial setting process;
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing characteristics for each gender when personality data is set to male or female, (A) is a list showing characteristics of males and females, and (B) is a personality data set to male. FIG. 6C is a diagram showing the facial expression when the personality data is set to female.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining a modification of the initial setting process;
FIG. 25 is a front view of an electronic toy according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
26 is a side view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. 25. FIG.
27 is a plan view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. 25. FIG.
28 is a rear view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. 25. FIG.
29 is a bottom view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. 25. FIG.
30 is a perspective view of the electronic toy shown in FIG. 25. FIG.
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a combination of the motion type of the electronic toy 90 and the motion positions of the leg portions 16 to 19, and (A) is a diagram showing a combination of the motion type and the motion positions of the leg portions 16 to 19. Yes, (B) is a view showing the rotation angle of each leg 16-19.
32 is a side view for explaining the standing operation of the electronic toy 90. FIG.
33 is a side view for explaining the sitting operation of the electronic toy 90. FIG.
34 is a side view for explaining the manual operation of the electronic toy 90. FIG.
FIG. 35 is a side view for explaining the bend operation of the electronic toy 90;
36 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display pattern of the display unit 20, in which FIG. The figure which shows an eye, (C) is a figure which shows a heart eye, (D) is a figure which shows a dito eye, (E) is a figure which shows a round eye.
FIGS. 37A and 37B are diagrams for explaining voice registration, in which FIG. 37A shows an example of a registered word used for voice registration, FIG. 37B is a flowchart for explaining the procedure of voice registration, and FIG. ) Is a flowchart for explaining a voice registration failure example, and (D) is a flowchart for explaining a voice registration success example.
FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining an example of personality formation conditions, (A) is a diagram showing personality characteristics, (B) is a diagram showing an example of personality formation parameter MAP, and (C) is a diagram of personality change. It is a figure which shows an example of conditions.
FIGS. 39A and 39B are diagrams for explaining an example of the personality registration operation, where FIG. 39A is a diagram illustrating an example of an incorrect answer operation, and FIG. 39B is a diagram illustrating an example of a correct answer operation;
FIG. 40 is a graph showing the personality of the electronic toy 90 set in accordance with the change (increase) in the number of points of the loyal dog parameter I and the performance dog parameter II registered in the personality formation parameter MAP102; The graph which shows a loyal dog setting mode, (B) is a graph which shows a show dog setting mode, (C) (D) is a graph which shows a dog setting mode.
FIGS. 41A and 41B are diagrams for explaining mood parameters, where FIG. 41A shows mood parameter levels, FIG. 41B shows the state of each level, and FIG. 41C shows mood parameter plus conditions; (D) is a figure which shows the minus conditions of a mood parameter.
FIGS. 42A and 42B are diagrams for explaining satiety parameters, in which FIG. 42A shows the level of satiety parameters, FIG. 42B shows the state of each level, and FIG. 42C shows the plus condition of satiety parameters; FIG. 4D is a diagram showing a negative condition for the satiety parameter.
FIG. 43 is a graph showing an example of changes in mood parameters.
FIG. 44. Value P of satiety parameter_BIt is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation value of the mood parameter according to.
45 is a flowchart of main processing executed by the control unit 62 of the electronic toy 90. FIG.
46 is a flowchart of main processing executed subsequent to the processing of FIG. 45. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Electronic toys
12 heads
14 Torso
16-19 legs
20 display
22 Nose
24 sound sensor
25 Light sensor
26 Speaker
28 Body
30 jaws
31 mouths
32 Tail
36 motor
38 Transmission mechanism
40 Drive gear
42 First transmission gear
44 Second transmission gear
46 Third transmission gear
48 First cam gear
52 4th transmission gear
54 Second cam gear
56 Transmission path
58 battery
59 Detection switch
62 Control unit
64 substrates
71-74 Red acrylic board
75-79 Light Emitting Diode (LED)
80 CPU
82 ROM
82A Operation control program
82B Attitude control data
82C Voice control data
82D Display control data
82E Pet biorhythm data
82F Biorhythm correction data
84 RAM
84A counter
84B Communication Biorhythm Data
86 Timer
90 Electronic toy
91A, 91B selection switch
102 Personality formation parameter MAP

Claims (6)

An electronic toy provided with a head-shaped member formed in a head shape in which a display unit is arranged,
The display unit includes a plurality of plates arranged to overlap the face part of the head-shaped member,
A plurality of light sources arranged corresponding to each of the plates,
Each of the plates is formed with a group of holes arranged in a predetermined pattern different from the other plates,
Each of the light sources is arranged so that light enters the plate from the side surface of the corresponding plate, and when any of the light sources emits light, the light enters the corresponding plate from the side surface, The hole portion is configured to emit light to the outside of the plate and display the hole pattern formed on the plate,
Furthermore, a translucent cover member arranged to cover the plurality of plates;
A storage medium storing data for displaying a plurality of eye expression patterns;
Control means for selectively lighting the plurality of light sources based on the data stored in the storage medium,
The control means selects data corresponding to one or more of the expression patterns of the eyes, selectively lights one or more of the light sources based on the data, and puts on the plate corresponding to the lit light source An electronic toy characterized in that an expression pattern of eyes corresponding to the selected data is lit in a visible manner through the cover member by displaying a pattern composed of the holes by entering light. An electronic toy comprising a torso, a head, and a leg movably formed at a lower part of the torso,
A display unit configured by stacking or arranging a plurality of plate-like members arranged on a face part of the head and provided with a group of small holes arranged in different expression patterns;
A plurality of light sources disposed in the electronic toy so that light is selectively incident on any one of the plurality of plate-like members of the display unit from the outside of the display unit;
A translucent cover arranged to cover at least the display unit;
A plurality of sensors for detecting external inputs;
A drive mechanism for transmitting power to the legs;
A plurality of expression pattern data for displaying the expression of the eyes on the display unit, and a storage medium storing a plurality of operation pattern data for controlling the operation of the legs,
Based on the data stored in the storage medium, control means for selectively turning on the plurality of light sources and controlling the operation of the legs,
With
Each of the group of small holes provided in the plate-like member arranged in the display unit is configured to radiate light incident from the light source to the outside of the plate-like member ,
The control means is responsive to a signal from the sensor,
You select one of the plurality of expression pattern data, corresponding by light Isa enter into the plate-like member that illuminates the selected light source on the basis of the expression pattern data selected corresponding to those the lighted light source Control for displaying the expression pattern of the selected eye on the display unit by causing the group of small holes provided in the plate-like member to emit light;
Selects one of the plurality of operation patterns, a control to perform an operation corresponding to the leg portion based on the selected motion pattern data
Electronic toys and performing. The drive mechanism is
A drive motor;
A transmission mechanism connected to the drive motor for transmitting the rotational force of the drive motor;
A cam mechanism driven by the rotational force transmitted by the transmission mechanism,
The electronic toy according to claim 2, wherein the leg portion is configured to be controlled by a rotational force transmitted from the cam mechanism. The head is further provided with an ear-shaped part,
The electronic toy according to claim 3, wherein the ear shape portion is driven by a rotational force transmitted by the transmission mechanism. Initial setting means for setting the initial setting mode by turning on the power;
A counter for counting signals detected by the sensor;
And a personality forming means,
The personality forming means registers data relating to personality according to the count number obtained by the counter during the period in which the initial setting means sets the initial setting mode,
5. The control unit according to claim 2, wherein the control unit performs control to selectively turn on the plurality of light sources and control of the operation of the legs based on data on the personality registered by the personality formation unit. The electronic toy according to any one of the above.   6. The electronic toy according to claim 5, wherein the personality forming means registers data relating to personality based on whether the count value obtained from the counter is an even number or an odd number.

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