JP3887322B2 - Production control program, production system and exercise equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to an effect control program, an effect system, and an exercise device that receive an exercise state from an exercise device and control a plurality of effects based on the exercise state.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Reflecting health-consciousness, home exercise equipment such as room runners and motorbikes has become widespread. Even if you do not go to a fitness club etc., you can use these home exercise equipment to perform various exercises at home, so there are increasing opportunities to maintain health and improve physical fitness. .
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  Conventionally, home exercise equipment, unlike business exercise equipment used in fitness clubs or the like, needs to be inexpensive, and thus has a problem that it has a simple structure and is less interesting. As a result, the desire to continuously exercise using home exercise equipment is reduced, and the original objectives such as health promotion and physical strength enhancement may not be achieved.
[0004]
  On the other hand, video game devices for home use can be manufactured at low cost as technology advances, and are widely used in homes. However, with the popularization of such home video game devices, the time spent addicted to the game and spending time on entertainment will be constrained by the time to play the game, resulting in lack of exercise and maintaining health. It is also a factor that hinders strengthening of physical strength.
[0005]
  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide an effect control program, an effect system, and an exercise equipment that enhance the interest of exercise equipment.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The production control program according to claim 1 accepts an exercise state from an exercise device, and based on the exercise stateThe screen can be seen from the outsideAn effect control program for controlling a plurality of effects to be notified using a notification means, wherein a computer is provided with an exercise state reception means for receiving an exercise state from an exercise device, and the exercise stateDepending onFirst effect advancing means for advancing the first effect; operation accepting means for receiving an operation signal from the outside; second effect advancing means for advancing the second effect based on the operation signal;in frontFirst productionWhenThe progress of the second performanceSwitch to the notification meansNotificationLetFunction as a notification control meansThe second effect progression means advances the second effect according to the exercise state, and the notification control means is determined not to be in the exercise state during the display of the second effect. Then, the screen for displaying the progress status of the second effect is erased and the program is switched to a screen for displaying the progress status of the first effect.
[0007]
  According to the above program, when the exercise state from the exercise device is received by the exercise state reception unit, the exercise state received by the first effect progression unit is changed.Depending onThe first performance is advanced. On the other hand, when an operation signal from the outside is accepted by the operation accepting means, the second effect is advanced by the second effect advancing means based on the accepted operation signal. Both of the progress statuses of the first effect and the second effect are notified to the notification means provided in the computer by the notification control means.
[0008]
  Therefore, the notification means provided in the computer is in an exercise state.Depending onSince both the progress of the first effect to be advanced and the progress status of the second effect to be advanced based on the operation signal are notified, the first effect to be advanced by performing exercise using exercise equipment Thus, it is possible to enjoy the second effect that is advanced based on the operation signal from the outside, and the excitement of the exercise equipment is enhanced.
[0009]
  According to the above program, the second effect is changed to the exercise state by the second effect progression means.Depending onProgress. Therefore, in addition to the first effect, the second effect is also advanced in relation to the exercise state, so that the excitement of the exercise equipment is further enhanced.
[0010]
  According to the above program, the screen is displayed so as to be visible from the outside by the notification means, and the screen for displaying the progress status of the first effect and the second effect is switched based on the exercise state by the notification control means. . Therefore, since the screen for displaying the progress of the first effect and the second effect is switched based on the exercise state and displayed on the notification means, the excitement of the exercise equipment is further enhanced.
[0011]
  The production control program according to claim 2, wherein the secondIs a game that increases or decreases the pseudo value virtually given to the user based on the operation signal.An effect control program according to claim 1, whereinIs.
[0012]
  According to the above program, since the second effect is a game that increases or decreases the pseudo value virtually given to the user based on the operation signal, an appropriate operation is performed to increase the pseudo value. The pleasure of improving the technique is given to the sports equipment, and the excitement of the exercise equipment is further enhanced.
[0013]
  The production control program according to claim 3, whereinThe first effect progression means advances the first effect using the pseudo value.Claims2Production control program described inIs.
[0014]
  According to said program, a 1st effect is advanced by the 1st effect progress means using the pseudo value virtually given to a user based on an operation signal. Accordingly, since the first effect is advanced using the pseudo value in addition to the exercise state, the result of the operation is reflected in the first effect, and the excitement of the exercise equipment is further enhanced.
[0015]
  The production control program according to claim 4, whereinAt least one of the first effect progressing means and the second effect progressing means is provided with a normal effect and a special effect in advance, and the special effect can be selected when the pseudo value exceeds a predetermined value.Claim characterized byItem 3Described production control programIs.
[0016]
  According to the above program, the normal effect and the special effect are prepared in advance by at least one of the first effect progressing means and the second effect progressing means, and the special effect is selected when the pseudo value becomes a predetermined value or more. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to select a special effect so that it is a pseudo value.TheThe pleasure of improving the technique is given so as to perform a more appropriate operation so as to be equal to or greater than the predetermined value, so that the excitement of the exercise equipment is further enhanced.
[0017]
  The production control program according to claim 5, wherein the first production progression meansAnd at least one of the second performance advancing means reduces the pseudo value by a predetermined value when performing the special performance.An effect control program according to claim 4, whereinIs.
[0018]
  According to the above program, when the special effect is performed by at least one of the first effect progressing means and the second effect progressing means, the pseudo value is decreased by a predetermined value. Therefore, since the pseudo value is reduced as a price for performing the special performance, the enjoyment of improving the technique so as to perform a more appropriate operation is given, so that the excitement of the exercise equipment is further enhanced.
[0019]
  Claim 6inventionIsAn effect system comprising: an exercise device; a controller that receives an operation signal from the outside; and a computer that executes the effect control program according to claim 1.
[0020]
  According to said system, since it comprises an exercise device, a controller that receives an operation signal from the outside, and a computer that executes the effect control program according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the notification means provided in the computer In motion stateDepending onSince both the progress of the first effect and the progress of the second effect that is advanced based on the operation signal are notified, the first effect that is advanced by performing exercise using the exercise equipment. And it is possible to enjoy the second effect that is advanced based on the operation signal from the outside, and the attraction when using the exercise equipment is enhanced.
[0021]
  Claim 7inventionIsAn exercise device that receives an exercise state and controls a plurality of effects based on the exercise state, an informing unit that can visually check the screen from the outside, an exercise state reception unit that receives the exercise state, and the exercise state First effect advancing means for advancing the first effect, operation accepting means for receiving an operation signal from the outside, second effect advancing means for advancing the second effect based on the operation signal, and the first And a notification control means for switching the progress status of the second effect and informing the notification means, and the second effect progressing means advances the second effect according to the exercise state. And the notification control means deletes the screen displaying the progress status of the second effect and determines the progress status of the first effect when it is determined that the exercise state is not in the second effect. indicate A movement device, characterized in that switching to the surface.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
[0023]
  FIG. 1 is an example of a configuration diagram showing an overall configuration of an embodiment of a production system according to the present invention. The presentation system is communicable with the home video game apparatus 100 in which the presentation control program of the present invention is executed, the exercise equipment 200 communicatively connected to the home video game apparatus 100, and the home video game apparatus 100. And a home television 300 connected thereto. Here, a case where the first effect and the second effect are games will be described.
[0024]
  The home video game apparatus 100 is loaded with a computer-readable recording medium 400 (see FIG. 4) on which a video game program and game data are recorded, and the video game program and game data are read as appropriate to execute the game. The Moreover, the home video game apparatus 100 includes a controller 19 that accepts an external operation (operated by a user with a hand).
[0025]
  Here, the exercise equipment 200 is a cycling machine, and as shown in FIG. 1, causes the user to exercise by pedaling with his / her foot. The exercise state of the exercise equipment 200 (specifically, the rotation speed of the pedal 21b (see FIG. 2), virtual running speed, calorie consumption, exercise time) is transmitted to the home video game apparatus 100, and the game progresses. Used for control.
[0026]
  The home television 300 informs the progress of the game of the home video game apparatus 100 by voice, and a television monitor (hereinafter referred to as a monitor) 31 that displays the progress of the game of the home video game apparatus 100 as an image. A speaker 33 is provided (see FIG. 4), and the user operates the controller 19 according to the screen displayed on the monitor 31 and the sound output from the speaker 33, and the home video game apparatus 100 uses the operation signal based on the operation signal. The game proceeds.
[0027]
  FIG. 2 is an example of a configuration diagram of the exercise equipment 200 (cycling machine). The cycling machine is a fixed type that simulates a bicycle object excluding the front and rear wheels. At the front and rear of the lower part of the housing 20, legs 2a for posture stabilization are attached. Horizontally rotating shafts 21 and 22 are pivotally supported on both sides in the direction. Gears 21a and 22a are coupled to the rotary shafts 21 and 22 so as to be able to rotate together, and an endless chain 23 is stretched between the gears 21a and 22a. A pair of pedals 21b are attached to both sides of the rotary shaft 21, and can be rowed by the user. This rowing operation is transmitted from the rotary shaft 21 via the endless chain 23 so that the front rotary shaft 22 rotates. It has become. In the present embodiment, a rotation sensor 21c as a detection unit is disposed on the rear rotation shaft 21 so as to face the rotation shaft 21 with a gear 21a interposed therebetween, for example. As a rotation sensor 21c, for example, a rotary encoder that includes a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit that are opposed to each other with a gear 21a interposed therebetween and outputs a pulse each time the tooth tip of the gear 21a passes, Thus, the rotation of the pedal 21b is detected. A mechanical switch may be employed instead of a proximity switch or the like such as a rotation sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and a rotation part other than the tooth tip of the gear 21a may be detected.
[0028]
  An electromagnetic clutch 22b is attached to the front rotating shaft 22 as load changing means for variably controlling the load state so that the brake load amount (braking amount) is changed in accordance with adjustment of the power supplied to the electromagnetic clutch 22b. It has become. In addition to the electromagnetic clutch that varies the braking amount using eddy current as the load changing means, various modes, for example, a mechanical brake member or the like can be varied by electric power or hydraulic pressure. It may be done. The power supplied to the electromagnetic clutch 22b is adjusted according to the rotational position of the load adjustment dial 22c that can be rotated by the user. For example, when the load adjustment dial 22c is rotated in the right direction, the power supplied to the electromagnetic clutch 22b increases and the brake load amount increases.
[0029]
  A buzzer 24 is attached to the front end of the housing 20 in a forward direction, and the buzzer 24 here notifies the completion of an exercise period (or exercise end time) preset by the user. In addition, the exercise device 200 includes a timer (or a clock function) that counts the exercise end time (or time) and an exercise time setting unit that receives setting of an exercise period (or exercise end time) from the user (illustration). (Omitted).
[0030]
  A control unit 202 (see FIG. 3) including a microcomputer that outputs a detection signal from each unit and a control signal to each unit is disposed at an appropriate position of the cycling machine. In addition, the control part 202 is good also as an aspect provided separately rather than attaching to the exercise equipment 200. FIG.
[0031]
  FIG. 3 is an example of a hardware configuration diagram of the exercise device 200 (cycling machine). The control unit 202 controls the entire operation of the cycling machine 200. The control unit 202 includes an information processing unit (CPU) 203, a RAM 204 that temporarily stores information in the middle of processing, and a ROM 205 that stores a control program and the like in advance. Prepare. The CPU 203 has a function of calculating the rotation speed of the pedal 21b, the virtual traveling speed of the cycling machine 200, and the calorie consumption. In the ROM 205, for example, a control program that is affected by changes in exercise content or the like may be stored in at least a removable external recording medium. The bus BA2 is a data transmission path.
[0032]
  The CPU 203 has a function for obtaining the rotational speed of the pedal 21b using a signal from the rotation sensor 21c, a function for obtaining a virtual traveling speed of the cycling machine 200 using the obtained rotational speed of the pedal 21b, and a function of the pedal 21b. And a function of obtaining calorie consumption using the brake load amount determined by the rotational speed and the position of the load adjustment dial 22c. In addition, when calculating | requiring calorie consumption, the form calculated | required empirically considering a user's sex, age, etc. may be sufficient.
[0033]
  The external input / output control unit 261 is a digital unit for processing a detection signal between the control unit 202 and the actuator (here, the electromagnetic clutch 22b) and the detection unit (here, the rotation sensor 21c and the load adjustment dial 22c). The signal is converted into a signal, and the command information is converted into a control signal for the actuator and output. The signal processing and the input / output processing are performed, for example, in a time division manner. The external device control unit 262 performs a control signal output operation to each actuator and a detection signal input operation from each detection unit within each time division period.
[0034]
  Here, the operation of the CPU 203 will be described. The CPU 203 reads control program data and the like from the ROM 205 on the basis of an operating system (OS) recorded in the ROM 205 as a built-in or externally attachable / detachable type. Part or all of the read control program data or the like is held on the RAM 204. Thereafter, the CPU 203 proceeds with processing based on the control program stored in the RAM 204, the detection signal from the detection unit, and the content instructed through the operation from the user. That is, the CPU 203 appropriately generates commands for drawing and audio output executed by the home video game apparatus 100 based on the detection signal and the content instructed by the user.
[0035]
  Among various data stored in the ROM 205, data that can be stored in a removable recording medium can be read by a driver such as a hard disk drive, an optical disk drive, a flexible disk drive, a silicon disk drive, or a cassette medium reader. In this case, the recording medium 205 is, for example, a hard disk, an optical disk, a flexible disk, a CD, a DVD, or a semiconductor memory.
[0036]
  The network communication unit 207 indicates the exercise state (specifically, the rotation speed of the pedal 21b, the virtual running speed of the cycling machine 200, the calorie consumption, the exercise time, etc.) to the home video game apparatus 100 before starting the training. To be sent.
[0037]
  FIG. 4 is an example of a block diagram illustrating configurations of the home video game apparatus 100 and the home television 300. The home video game apparatus 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1, a bus line 2, a graphics data generation processor 3, an interface circuit (I / F) 4, a main memory 5, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 6, and a decompression circuit. 7, parallel port 8, serial port 9, drawing processor 10, audio processor 11, decoder 12, interface circuit 13, buffers 14 to 16, recording medium drive 17, memory 18, and controller 19. The home television 300 includes a television monitor 31, an amplifier circuit 32, and a speaker 33.
[0038]
  The CPU 1 is connected to the bus line 2 and the graphics data generation processor 3. The bus line 2 includes an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and the like, and includes a CPU 1, an interface circuit 4, a main memory 5, a ROM 6, a decompression circuit 7, a parallel port 8, a serial port 9, a drawing processor 10, a sound processor 11, and a decoder 12. And the interface circuit 13 are connected to each other.
[0039]
  The drawing processor 10 is connected to the buffer 14. The audio processor 11 is connected to the buffer 15 and the amplifier circuit 32. The decoder 12 is connected to the buffer 16 and the recording medium drive 17. The interface circuit 13 is connected to the memory 18 and the controller 19. The television monitor 31 of the home television 300 is connected to the drawing processor 10. The speaker 33 is connected to the amplifier circuit 32.
[0040]
  In addition, when the home video game apparatus 100 is configured with a personal computer, a workstation, or the like as a core, the television monitor 31 or the like corresponds to a computer display. The decompression circuit 7, the drawing processor 10, the audio processor 11, and the like correspond to a part of program data recorded on the recording medium 400 or hardware on an expansion board installed in an expansion slot of a computer. The interface circuit 4, the parallel port 8, the serial port 9, and the interface circuit 13 correspond to hardware on an expansion board mounted in an expansion slot of a computer. The buffers 14 to 16 correspond to the storage areas of the main memory 5 or expansion memory (not shown), respectively.
[0041]
  Next, each component shown in FIG. 4 will be described. The graphics data generation processor 3 serves as a coprocessor for the CPU 1. That is, the graphics data generation processor 3 performs coordinate conversion and light source calculation, for example, calculation of a fixed-point matrix or vector by parallel processing.
[0042]
  The main processing performed by the graphics data generation processor 3 includes predetermined data based on the coordinate data, movement amount data, rotation amount data, etc. of each vertex in the two-dimensional or three-dimensional space of the image data supplied from the CPU 1. There are a process for obtaining address data of a processing target image on the display area and returning it to the CPU 1, a process for calculating the luminance of the image according to a distance from a virtually set light source, and the like.
[0043]
  The interface circuit 4 is used for an interface of a peripheral device such as a pointing device such as a mouse or a trackball. The main memory 5 is composed of a RAM (Random Access Memory) or the like. The ROM 6 stores program data serving as an operating system for the video game apparatus. This program corresponds to a BIOS (Basic Input Output System) of a personal computer.
[0044]
  The decompression circuit 7 performs decompression processing on a compressed image compressed by intra coding in accordance with the MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) standard for moving images and the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) standard for still images. The decompression processing includes decoding processing (decoding of data encoded by VLC: Variable Length Code), inverse quantization processing, IDCT (Inverse Discrete Cosine Transform) processing, intra image restoration processing, and the like.
[0045]
  The drawing processor 10 performs drawing processing on the buffer 14 based on a drawing command issued by the CPU 1 every predetermined time TF (for example, TF = 1/60 seconds in one frame).
[0046]
  The buffer 14 is composed of a RAM, for example, and is divided into a display area (frame buffer) and a non-display area. The display area is composed of a development area for data to be displayed on the display surface of the television monitor 31. The non-display area is composed of storage areas such as data for defining a skeleton, model data for defining polygons, animation data for causing the model to move, pattern data indicating the contents of each animation, texture data, and color palette data.
[0047]
  Here, the texture data is two-dimensional image data. The color palette data is data for designating a color such as texture data. The CPU 1 records these data in the non-display area of the buffer 14 in advance at a time from the recording medium 400 or in a plurality of times according to the progress of the game.
[0048]
  The drawing command includes a drawing command for drawing a stereoscopic image using a polygon and a drawing command for drawing a normal two-dimensional image. Here, the polygon is a polygonal two-dimensional virtual figure, and for example, a triangle or a quadrangle is used. A drawing command for drawing a stereoscopic image using polygons is polygon vertex address data indicating the storage position of polygon vertex coordinate data on the display area of the buffer 14, and the storage position of the texture to be pasted on the polygon 14 on the buffer 14. Is performed for each of the color address data indicating the storage position on the buffer 14 and the brightness data indicating the brightness of the texture.
[0049]
  Among the above data, the polygon vertex address data on the display area is converted by the graphics data generation processor 3 by performing coordinate conversion of the polygon vertex coordinate data in the three-dimensional space from the CPU 1 based on the movement amount data and the rotation amount data. It is replaced with polygon vertex coordinate data in two dimensions. The luminance data is determined by the graphics data generation processor 3 based on the distance from the position indicated by the polygon vertex coordinate data after the coordinate conversion from the CPU 1 to the light source virtually arranged.
[0050]
  The polygon vertex address data indicates an address on the display area of the buffer 14. The drawing processor 10 performs processing for writing texture data corresponding to the display area range of the buffer 14 indicated by the three polygon vertex address data.
[0051]
  An object such as a character in the game space is composed of a plurality of polygons. The CPU 1 stores the coordinate data of each polygon in the three-dimensional space in the buffer 14 in association with the corresponding skeleton vector data. Then, when the character is moved on the display screen of the television monitor 31 by an operation of the controller 19 to be described later, when the character movement is expressed or the viewpoint position at which the character is viewed is changed, the following Processing is performed.
[0052]
  That is, the CPU 1 obtains the graphics data generation processor 3 from the three-dimensional coordinate data of the vertices of each polygon held in the non-display area of the buffer 14, the skeleton coordinates, and the rotation amount data. Polygon movement amount data and rotation amount data are given. The graphics data generation processor 3 sequentially obtains the three-dimensional coordinate data after moving and rotating each polygon based on the three-dimensional coordinate data of the vertex of each polygon and the movement amount data and rotation amount data of each polygon. Of the three-dimensional coordinate data of each polygon thus obtained, the coordinate data in the horizontal and vertical directions are supplied to the drawing processor 10 as address data on the display area of the buffer 14, that is, polygon vertex address data. The drawing processor 10 writes the texture data indicated by the texture address data assigned in advance on the display area of the buffer 14 indicated by the three polygon vertex address data. Thereby, on the display screen of the television monitor 31, an object in which textures are pasted on a large number of polygons is displayed.
[0053]
  A drawing command for drawing a normal two-dimensional image indicates vertex address data, texture address data, color palette address data indicating the storage position on the buffer 14 of color palette data indicating the color of the texture data, and luminance of the texture. This is performed on the luminance data. Among these data, the vertex address data is obtained by the coordinate conversion of the vertex coordinate data on the two-dimensional plane from the CPU 1 by the graphics data generation processor 3 based on the movement amount data and the rotation amount data from the CPU 1.
[0054]
  The audio processor 11 stores ADPCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) data read from the recording medium 400 in the buffer 15, and the ADPCM data stored in the buffer 15 becomes a sound source. Also, the audio processor 11 reads ADPCM data from the buffer 15 based on, for example, a clock signal having a frequency of 44.1 kHz. The audio processor 11 performs processing such as pitch conversion, noise addition, envelope setting, level setting, and reverb addition on the read ADPCM data.
[0055]
  When the audio data read from the recording medium 400 is PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) data such as CD-DA (Compact Disk Digital Audio), the audio processor 11 converts the audio data into ADPCM data. Further, the processing for the PCM data by the program is directly performed on the main memory 5. The PCM data processed on the main memory 5 is supplied to the audio processor 11 and converted into ADPCM data. Thereafter, the various processes described above are performed, and sound is output from the speaker 33.
[0056]
  The recording medium drive 17 reads image data, audio data, and program data from the recording medium 400 and supplies the read data to the decoder 12. The decoder 12 performs error correction processing by ECC (Error Correction Code) on the reproduced data from the recording medium drive 17 and supplies the data subjected to the error correction processing to the main memory 5 or the audio processor 11. As the recording medium drive 17, for example, a DVD-ROM drive, a CD-ROM drive, a hard disk drive, an optical disk drive, a flexible disk drive, a silicon disk drive, a cassette medium reader, or the like is used. In this case, as the recording medium 400, a DVD-ROM, a CD-ROM, a hard disk, an optical disk, a flexible disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is used.
[0057]
  For example, a card-type memory is used as the memory 18. The card type memory is used for holding various game parameters at the time of interruption, such as holding the state at the time of interruption when the game is interrupted.
[0058]
  The controller 19 is an operation device used by the user to input various operation commands, and sends an operation signal corresponding to the user's operation to the CPU 1. The controller 19 includes a first button 19a, a second button 19b, a third button 19c, a fourth button 19d, an up key 19U, a down key 19D, a left key 19L, a right key 19R, and L1 buttons 19L1, L2. A button 19L2, an R1 button 19R1, an R2 button 19R2, a start button 19e, a select button 19f, a left stick 19SL and a right stick 19SR are provided.
[0059]
  The up direction key 19U, the down direction key 19D, the left direction key 19L, and the right direction key 19R are used, for example, to give the CPU 1 a command for moving a character or cursor up, down, left, or right on the screen of the television monitor 31. . The start button 19e is used to instruct the CPU 1 to load a game program from the recording medium 400. The select button 19f is used to instruct the CPU 1 to make various selections related to the game program loaded from the recording medium 400 to the main memory 5. The buttons and keys of the controller 19 except for the left stick 19SL and the right stick 19SR are turned on when pressed from the neutral position by an external pressing force, and return to the neutral position when the pressing force is released. It consists of an on / off switch that turns off.
[0060]
  The left stick 19SL and the right stick 19SR are stick-type controllers having almost the same configuration as a so-called joystick. This stick-type controller has an upright stick, and can be tilted over a 360 ° direction including front, rear, left and right with a predetermined position of the stick as a fulcrum. The left stick 19SL and the right stick 19SR are connected to the CPU 1 via the interface circuit 13 using the values of the x-coordinate in the left-right direction and the y-coordinate in the front-rear direction as the operation signals according to the tilt direction and tilt angle of the stick. To send. The first button 19a, the second button 19b, the third button 19c, the fourth button 19d, the L1 button 19L1, the L2 button 19L2, the R1 button 19R1, and the R2 button 19R2 correspond to the game program loaded from the recording medium 400. Used for various functions.
[0061]
  Next, the general operation of the video game apparatus will be described. When the recording medium 400 is loaded in the recording medium drive 17, when a power switch (not shown) is turned on and the video game device is turned on, the recording medium is recorded based on the operating system stored in the ROM 6. The CPU 1 instructs the recording medium drive 17 to read the game program from 400. As a result, the recording medium drive 17 reads image data, audio data, and program data from the recording medium 400. The read image data, audio data, and program data are supplied to the decoder 12, and the decoder 12 performs error correction processing on each data.
[0062]
  The image data that has been subjected to error correction processing by the decoder 12 is supplied to the decompression circuit 7 via the bus line 2. The image data that has been subjected to the expansion processing described above by the expansion circuit 7 is supplied to the drawing processor 10, and is written into the non-display area of the buffer 14 by the drawing processor 10. The audio data that has been subjected to the error correction processing by the decoder 12 is written into the buffer 15 via the main memory 5 or the audio processor 11. Program data that has been subjected to error correction processing by the decoder 12 is written into the main memory 5.
[0063]
  Thereafter, the CPU 1 advances the video game based on the game program stored in the main memory 5 and the content that the user instructs using the controller 19. In other words, the CPU 1 appropriately performs control of image processing, control of audio processing, control of internal processing, and the like based on the content instructed by the user using the controller 19.
[0064]
  As image processing control, for example, the calculation of the coordinates of each skeleton or the calculation of the vertex coordinate data of polygons from the pattern data corresponding to the animation instructed to the character, the obtained three-dimensional coordinate data and the graphics data of the viewpoint position data Supply to the generation processor 3, issue of a rendering command including address data and luminance data on the display area of the buffer 14 obtained by the graphics data generation processor 3 are performed.
[0065]
  As control of audio processing, for example, issue of an audio output command to the audio processor 11, specification of level, reverb, etc. are performed. As control of the internal processing, for example, calculation according to the operation of the controller 19 is performed.
[0066]
  In the present embodiment, the home video game apparatus 100 performs a travel game corresponding to the first effect (hereinafter referred to as game A) and a slot game corresponding to the second effect (hereinafter referred to as game B). The case will be described. The game A is a game that virtually moves on a bicycle object in Japan. Map information, destination information, route information, and the like are stored in the recording medium 400, and the game A is set in advance from a preset departure point. A travel distance is obtained according to the traveling speed received from the exercise equipment 200 along a preset route (direction) toward a set destination (or added by the result of the game B). It is a game that moves on the route by the travel distance. The destination set in advance and the route to the destination correspond to the normal performance, and the destination added based on the result of the game B and the route to the destination correspond to the special performance.
[0067]
  The game B is a game in which a virtual slot machine (commonly referred to as a pachislot) is virtually played, and the operation signal from the controller 19 is used to start and stop the rotation of the three reels. This is a game in which a medal (corresponding to a pseudo value) is virtually given to a user when a reel pattern is prepared. In addition, a medal is virtually given to the user in proportion to the calorie consumption received from the exercise equipment 200.
[0068]
  FIG. 5 is an example of a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the CPU 1 of the home video game apparatus 100 shown in FIG. The CPU 1 receives an exercise state from the exercise device 200, an exercise state reception unit 1a (corresponding to an exercise state reception unit), and a first effect progression unit 1b (first operation) that advances the game A in relation to the received exercise state. 1 operation progressing means), an operation accepting unit 1c that accepts an operation signal from the controller 19 (corresponding to operation accepting means), and a second effect progressing unit 1d that advances the game B based on this operation signal ( A second effect advancing means) and a notification control unit 1e (corresponding to a notification control means) for displaying the progress of the game A and the game B on the monitor 31 and the speaker 33 (corresponding to the notification means) and outputting sound. ing.
[0069]
  The effect control program of the present invention is stored in the recording medium 400 (or ROM 6), and is read into the main memory 5 and executed by the CPU 1, thereby executing the exercise state reception unit 1a and the first effect progress. It functions as the part 1b, the operation reception part 1c, the 2nd production progress part 1d, and the alerting | reporting control part 1e.
[0070]
  The exercise state reception unit 1a receives the rotation speed of the pedal 21b, the virtual traveling speed, the calorie consumption, the exercise time, and the like as the exercise state from the exercise device 200, and the first effect progression unit 1b and the second effect progression unit. 1d is output.
[0071]
  The 1st production progress part 1b advances game A in relation to the exercise state received by exercise state reception part 1a. Specifically, the traveling speed received from the exercise equipment 200 along a preset route (direction) from a preset starting point toward a preset destination (corresponding to a normal performance). The bicycle object is moved according to (in proportion). In addition, in the game B, when the number of medals virtually given to the user is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 1000), the destination set in advance is determined to reach the preset destination. Other destinations (corresponding to special effects) are set as the next destination.
[0072]
  The operation reception part 1c receives the operation signal from the controller 19, and outputs it to the 2nd effect progress part 1d.
[0073]
  The second effect progression unit 1d advances the game B in relation to the operation signal received from the operation reception unit 1c and the exercise state received by the exercise state reception unit 1a (here, the rotational speed and calories consumed). It is. Specifically, in the pachislot game that is the game B, a bet of medals (insertion of medals into a virtual pachislot machine) and the start and stop of rotation of three reels are performed according to operation signals from the operation receiving unit 1c. Is. For example, every time the up direction key 19U shown in FIG. 4 is pressed, one medal is bet, and when the down direction key 19D is pressed, rotation of three reels starts simultaneously, and the second button 19b, the third When the button 19c and the fourth button 19d are pressed, the rotation of the leftmost reel, the center reel, and the rightmost reel is stopped. Then, when the stopped symbols satisfy a predetermined relationship (for example, the same symbols are aligned in the vertical, horizontal, or diagonal directions), the second effect progression unit 1d has the number of medals corresponding to the symbols. Is virtually given to the user.
[0074]
  In addition, the second effect progression unit 1d virtually gives a medal to the user in proportion to the calorie consumption received by the exercise state reception unit 1a (for example, every time the calorie consumption increases by 0.2 kcal, the medal is awarded). 1 sheet). Furthermore, when the number of medals virtually given to the user in the game B becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 1000) in the game B, the second effect progression unit 1d determines that the game A (first effect progression) A destination other than a destination set in advance for the part 1b) (corresponding to a special effect) is set as the next destination, and the number of medals virtually given to the user is set to the predetermined number (here Then, 1000 sheets).
[0075]
  The notification control unit 1e displays the progress of the game A and the game B on the monitor 31 and the speaker 33 and outputs the sound. For example, when the game A is in progress, as shown in FIG. 8 to be described later, a screen on which a bicycle object virtually moves on the map is displayed on the monitor 31 and music ( For example, when the game B is in progress, the slot machine screen is displayed on the monitor 31 and matches the slot machine as shown in FIG. The music (for example, warship march) is output from the speaker 33. However, here, the screen displayed on the monitor 31 and the sound output from the speaker 33 are output with priority given to the game B. Further, the notification control unit 1e receives the rotation speed of the pedal 21b as the exercise state from the exercise state reception unit 1a, and the state where the rotation speed of the pedal 21b is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, once / second) is predetermined. When the duration of the game B continues (for example, 3 seconds) or longer, display of the progress status of the game B and sound output are started, and when the rotation speed of the pedal 21b is a predetermined value (for example, 1 time / second) or less, The display of the progress status of the game B and the sound output are stopped.
[0076]
  FIG. 6 is an example of a flowchart of the game A. Note that the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 is performed by the first effect progression unit 1b unless otherwise specified. First, it is determined whether or not the rotation of the pedal 21b is started based on the information on the exercise equipment 200 received by the exercise state reception unit 1a (step S101). Whether or not the rotation of the pedal 21b is started is determined, for example, when the rotation speed of the pedal 21b is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, once / second) for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) or longer. It is determined that the rotation of 21b is started. When it is determined that the rotation of the pedal 21b is not started, the standby state is entered. When it is determined that the rotation of the pedal 21b is started, a virtual moving distance is calculated using the virtual traveling speed from the exercise equipment 200 received by the exercise state reception unit 1a, and the monitor 31 displays the virtual movement distance. A traveling screen (see FIG. 8) in which the bicycle object is moved on the map by the moving distance is displayed (step S103).
[0077]
  Next, the cumulative calorie consumption is calculated from the calorie consumption of the exercise equipment 200 received by the exercise state reception unit 1a (step S105). Then, it is determined whether or not the accumulated calorie consumption has increased by a predetermined value (here, 0.2 kcal) or more (step S107). When the accumulated calorie consumption increases by 0.2 kcal or more, one medal used in the game B is virtually given to the user (step S109), and the process proceeds to step S111. When the accumulated calorie consumption has not increased by 0.2 kcal or more, and when the process of step S109 is completed, it is determined whether or not the bicycle object has reached a destination (goal) set in advance on the map. (Step S111). If it is determined that the goal has not been reached, the process returns to step S101 and the above processing is repeated. When it is determined that the goal has been reached, the goal screen shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the monitor 31 (step S113). Then, it is determined whether or not the destination is added as a result of the game B by the second effect progression unit 1d (step S115) (see step S213 in FIG. 7). If the destination has not been added, a game over process (a process of displaying a game over screen (not shown) on the monitor 31) is performed (step S119), and the process ends. If the destination has been added, the added destination is set as the next destination (step S117), the process returns to step S101, and the above processing is repeated. In addition, when there are a plurality of added destinations, the destinations added to the goal screen are displayed in a selectable manner, and a selection instruction from the user's controller 19 is received by the operation receiving unit 1c and selected. The destination is set as the next destination (see FIG. 12).
[0078]
  FIG. 7 is an example of a flowchart of the game B. Note that the process of the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 is performed by the second effect advancing unit 1d unless otherwise specified. First, after an operation explanation screen described later using FIG. 9 is displayed on the monitor 31 for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), a game screen described later using FIG. 10 is displayed on the monitor 31, and the operation receiving unit 1c It is determined whether or not a medal has been bet based on whether or not a signal indicating that the upward key 19U of the controller 19 has been pressed has been received (step S201). If it is determined that no medal is bet, the standby state is set. When it is determined that a medal has been bet, the three reels of the slot machine are virtually started to rotate at the timing when the operation accepting unit 1c accepts that the down key 19D of the controller 19 is pressed. (Step S203). Next, it is determined whether or not the operation accepting unit 1c has accepted that the second button 19b, the third button 19c, and the fourth button 19d of the controller 19 have been pressed (step S205). When it is determined that pressing of at least one of the second button 19b, the third button 19c, and the fourth button 19d is not accepted, the standby state is set. When it is determined that pressing of the second button 19b, the third button 19c, and the fourth button 19d has been accepted, a random number is generated based on a predetermined logic (for example, the operation button pressing timing and the random number value). ), The rotation of the three reels of the slot machine is virtually stopped, and it is determined whether or not the pictures drawn on the three reels are aligned vertically, horizontally, or diagonally (step S207). ).
[0079]
  When it is determined that the patterns are complete, a predetermined number of medals set in advance with the aligned patterns are virtually given to the user (step S209), and the process proceeds to step S211. For example, when “7” patterns are prepared, 100 medals are awarded. If it is determined that the patterns are not complete, and if the process of step S209 is completed, is the total number of medals virtually given to the user equal to or greater than a predetermined number (here, 1000)? It is determined whether or not (step S211). If it is determined that the number is 1000 or more, a new destination is added to the game A, information to that effect is transmitted to the first effect progression unit 1b, and the medal virtually given to the user is 1000. Only one sheet is decreased (step S213). When it is determined that the number is less than 1000, and when the process of step S213 is completed, it is determined whether or not there are one or more medals virtually given to the user (step S213). S215).
[0080]
  If it is determined in step S215 that the number of medals is not one or more (zero), the notification control unit 1e performs a game over process (a process for deleting the display of the slot machine on the monitor 31) ( In step S225), medal grant information (see step S109 in the flowchart of FIG. 6) from the first effect progression unit 1b is received, and a predetermined number (eg, three) or more medals are awarded to the user by the game A. Whether or not there is is determined (step S227). When it is determined that three or more medals have not been given to the user, a standby state is entered. If it is determined that three or more medals have been awarded to the user, the process returns to step S201 and the above process is repeated.
[0081]
  If it is determined in step S215 that there are one or more medals, it is determined whether or not the pedal 21b is rotating based on the exercise state of the exercise device 200 received by the exercise state reception unit 1a. (Step S217). Whether or not the pedal 21b is rotating is determined, for example, when the rotation speed of the pedal 21b is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, once per second). If it is determined that the pedal 21b is rotating, the process returns to step S201, and the above processing is repeated. If it is determined that the pedal 21b is not rotating, the display of the slot machine of the monitor 31 is erased by the notification control unit 1e (step S219), and a warning message (for example, “please pedal!”) Is displayed. It is displayed on the monitor 31 (step S221). And it is determined whether rotation of the pedal 21b was started based on the information of the exercise equipment 200 received by the exercise state reception part 1a (step S223). Whether or not the rotation of the pedal 21b is started is determined, for example, when the rotation speed of the pedal 21b is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, once / second) for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) or longer. It is determined that the rotation of 21b is started. When it is determined that the rotation of the pedal 21b is not started, the standby state is entered. If it is determined that the rotation of the pedal 21b has been started, the process returns to step S201 and the above processing is repeated.
[0082]
  In this way, the game A (see steps S101 and S103 in the flowchart of FIG. 6) progressing in relation to the exercise state and the game B (see the flowchart of FIG. 7) progressing based on the operation signal are displayed on the monitor 31. The progress status of steps S201, 203, and 205) is displayed. Based on the game A that is progressed by exercising using the exercise equipment 200 and the operation signal generated by the operation of the controller 19 by the user. It is possible to enjoy the progressed game B, and the excitement of the exercise equipment 200 is enhanced.
[0083]
  In addition to the game A, the game B also proceeds in relation to the exercise state of the exercise device 200 (see step S217, step S223, step S227 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 7), so that the excitement of the exercise device 200 is increased. Further enhanced. The screen for displaying the progress status of the game A and the game B is switched based on the exercise state (here, the rotation speed of the pedal 21b) in the exercise equipment 200 (see step S219 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 7), and the monitor 31. Therefore, the excitement of the exercise equipment 200 is further enhanced.
[0084]
  In the present embodiment, the case where the notification control unit 1e switches between the screen of the game A and the screen of the game B based on the rotation speed of the pedal 21b has been described. However, the operation reception unit 1c performs an operation ( For example, the notification control unit 1e may accept a press operation of the start button 19e and switch between the game A screen and the game B screen.
[0085]
  Further, the game B is a game in which the number of medals virtually given to the user is increased or decreased based on the operation signal from the controller 19 operated by the user (see steps S201 and S209 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 7). The pleasure of improving the technique is given so as to perform an appropriate operation to increase the performance, and the excitement of the exercise equipment 200 is further enhanced.
[0086]
  Further, the game A is advanced using the number of medals virtually given to the user in the game B in addition to the exercise state on the exercise device 200 (step S115 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 and the flowchart shown in FIG. 7). Therefore, the result of the operation from the controller 19 by the user is reflected in the game A, and the excitement of the exercise equipment 200 is further enhanced.
[0087]
  In order to add a destination in the game A (see step S213 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 7), the number of medals virtually given to the user in the game B is set to a predetermined value (here, 1000) or more. In addition, since the enjoyment of improving the technique to perform a more appropriate operation is given, the excitement of the exercise equipment 200 is further enhanced. In addition, as a price for adding the destination in the game A, the number of medals virtually given to the user in the game B is reduced (see the explanation in step S213 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 7), so that a more appropriate operation is performed. The pleasure of improving the technique as given is given, and the excitement of the exercise equipment 200 is further enhanced.
[0088]
  FIG. 8 is an example of a screen diagram of a running screen of game A displayed on the monitor 31 in step S103 of the flowchart shown in FIG. On the traveling screen 500, a map display unit 501 is displayed on the left side of the screen, a current position mark 502 indicating the position of the bicycle object is displayed at a substantially central portion of the map display unit 501, and a bicycle object is displayed on the right side of the current position mark 502. A route 503 through which is virtually routed is displayed. Further, on the running screen 500, the exercise time display unit 504 that displays the accumulated exercise time in the exercise equipment 200 and the calorie consumption display unit 505 that displays the accumulated calorie consumption in the exercise equipment 200 in order from the top on the right side of the screen. A distance display unit 506 that displays the virtual travel distance of the bicycle object in the game A, and a speed display unit 507 that displays the virtual travel speed of the bicycle object in the game A are displayed.
[0089]
  As described above, the virtual current position of the bicycle object in the game A is displayed as the current position mark 502 so as to move on the map display unit 501 in accordance with the rotation speed of the pedal 21b of the exercise device 200. By referring to the building object displayed on the map display unit 501, the place name display, and the like, it is possible to enjoy a simulated experience such as actually traveling on a bicycle. Furthermore, since the accumulated exercise time, accumulated calorie consumption, and the like are displayed, the willingness to continue exercising with the exercise device 200 is improved.
[0090]
  FIG. 9 is an example of a screen diagram of a game B operation explanation screen displayed on the monitor 31 in step S201 of the flowchart shown in FIG. On the operation explanation screen 510, a slot machine display unit 511 having a slot machine image as a background image is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an operation explanation unit in which an operation explanation of the slot machine is described below the slot machine display unit 511. 512 is displayed.
[0091]
  The user can visually understand the operation method through the operation explanation unit 512 displayed on the operation explanation screen 510. Specifically, “Every time the up key 19U is pressed, one medal is bet, and when the down key 19D is pressed, rotation of the three reels starts simultaneously, and the second button 19b, the third button 19c, It can be seen that when the fourth button 19d is pressed, the rotation of the leftmost reel, the center reel, and the rightmost reel is stopped.
[0092]
  FIG. 10 is an example of a screen diagram of the game screen of game B displayed on the monitor 31 in steps S201 to S215 of the flowchart shown in FIG. On the game screen 520, a slot machine display unit 521 for displaying a slot machine is displayed on the left side of the screen, and a left reel display unit 512a representing a leftmost reel is displayed at the center of the slot machine display unit 521 in order from the left. A center reel display portion 512b representing the current reel and a right reel display portion 512c representing the rightmost reel are displayed. In addition, a payout display unit 521d that displays the number of medals virtually given to the user when the symbols are arranged is displayed at a substantially lower central portion in the slot machine display unit 521. On the lower right side, a credit display section is displayed that indicates the total number of medals virtually inserted into the slot machine by the user. Further, a medal number display portion 521g representing the total number of medals virtually given to the user is displayed at the upper end portion of the slot machine display portion 521.
[0093]
  Since the slot machine display unit 521 of the game screen 520 has an appearance and function similar to those of an actual slot machine, the user presses a button on the controller 19 while viewing the game screen 520, so that a game performed in the actual slot machine Can be simulated.
[0094]
  FIG. 11 is an example of a screen diagram of a game B medal replenishment screen. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 6, a case has been described in which one medal is virtually given to the user every time the cumulative calorie consumption increases by 0.2 kcal (see steps S107 and 109 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 6). However, a form in which medals virtually given to the user as the game A progresses is accumulated and given to the user collectively when the number of medals held in the game B becomes “0” may be used. Alternatively, the cumulative calorie consumption increment for a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) may be collectively converted into the number of medals and a medal may be virtually given to the user.
[0095]
  Here, this form will be described. On the left side of the medal replenishment screen 530, a slot machine display unit 531 with a slot machine image as a background image is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the cumulative calorie consumption is converted into the number of medals at the bottom of the slot machine display unit 531. Then, a conversion explanation section 532 describing an explanation of virtually giving a medal to the user is displayed. Here, as displayed in the conversion explanation section 532, the increment of the cumulative calorie consumption is 2.8 kcal, and a medal is virtually given to the user at a rate of one per 0.2 kcal. It can be seen that the number of medals (2.8 ÷ 0.2 = 14) is virtually given to the user.
[0096]
  FIG. 12 is an example of a screen diagram of the goal screen displayed on the monitor 31 in step S113 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The goal screen 540 has a goal display portion 541 indicating the destination name and the place name of the destination from the starting point in the current game A at the top of the screen, and the total movement distance and total in the current game A at the approximate center of the screen. A moving condition display unit 542 that displays calories burned and average speed, and a destination display unit 543 that displays the destination of the next game A in a selectable manner are displayed.
[0097]
  The user can know the movement condition by the movement condition display unit 542 of the goal screen 540, can evaluate the exercise state during the execution of the current game A, and can execute the next game A by the destination display unit 543. You can set the time destination.
[0098]
  In addition, this invention can take the following forms.
[0099]
  (A) In the present embodiment, the case where the first effect and the second effect are games has been described. However, other effects (such as music) may be used. For example, when the first effect is music, as shown in FIG. 13, the music may be played when the rotation speed of the pedal 21b of the exercise device 200 is within a predetermined range.
[0100]
  FIG. 13 is an example of a graph showing performance conditions when the first effect is music. The vertical axis represents the rotational speed R of the pedal 21b of the exercise equipment 200, and the horizontal axis represents the time T. Here, it is assumed that the condition for playing music is set such that the rotation speed R is not less than the lower limit rotation speed RTh1 and not more than the upper limit rotation speed RTh2. The user starts rowing the pedal 21b at time t0, and at time t1, the rotation speed R becomes equal to or higher than the lower limit rotation speed RTh1, and music performance is started. At time t2, the rotation speed R exceeds the upper limit rotation speed RTh2, and music performance is started. Interrupted. Then, at time t3, the rotation speed R becomes equal to or lower than the upper limit rotation speed RTh2, and the music performance is started again. At time t4, the rotation speed R becomes less than the lower limit rotation speed RTh1, and the music performance is interrupted again, and rotation at time t5. The speed R becomes equal to or higher than the lower limit rotational speed RTh1, and the music performance is started again. As described above, when the music is played under the condition that the rotation speed R is not less than the lower limit rotation speed RTh1 and not more than the upper limit rotation speed RTh2, the user can enjoy the music continuously. Since the pedal 21b is padded so that R is equal to or higher than the lower limit rotational speed RTh1 and equal to or lower than the upper limit rotational speed RTh2, the effect of exercise is enhanced.
[0101]
  (B) In the present embodiment, the case where the notification means is the monitor 31 and the speaker 33 has been described. However, other notification means (for example, a vibrator that vibrates the user's body) may be used.
[0102]
  (C) In the present embodiment, the case where the exercise equipment 200 is a cycling machine has been described. However, the exercise equipment 200 may be a walking type or may be another type (for example, a strength training machine) of the exercise equipment 200. Good.
[0103]
  (D) In the present embodiment, the notification control unit 1e receives the rotation speed of the pedal 21b as the movement state from the movement state reception unit 1a, and the rotation speed of the pedal 21b is a predetermined value (for example, once / second). When the above state continues for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) or longer, display of the progress status of the game B and sound output are started, and the rotation speed of the pedal 21b is a predetermined value (for example, once / second) or less. In the case where the display of the progress status of the game B and the voice output are stopped, the notification control unit 1e has a rotation speed of the pedal 21b within a predetermined range (for example, once / second or more, and In the case of 5 times / second or less), the display of the progress of the game B and the sound output may be displayed, and in the other cases, the display of the progress of the game B and the sound output may be stopped. In this case, the pedal 21b is pedaled so that the rotation speed is within a predetermined range, so that the effect of exercise is enhanced.
[0104]
  (E) Although the case where the game A is a travel game and the game B is a slot game has been described in the present embodiment, other game types may be used, and combinations thereof may be used. For example, the game A may be a game that simulates a bicycle race, and the game B may be a card game or a mahjong game (go game, shogi game, etc.).
[0105]
  (F) Although the case where the home video game apparatus 100 includes the CPU 1 that executes the effect control program according to the present invention has been described in the present embodiment, the exercise apparatus 200 may include the CPU 1 or the controller 19 The CPU 1 may be provided and the exercise state may be transmitted from the exercise device 200 (network communication unit 207) to the controller 19.
[0106]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the notification means provided in the computer is in an exercise state.Depending onSince both the progress of the first effect and the progress of the second effect that is advanced based on the operation signal are notified, the first effect that is advanced by performing exercise using the exercise equipment. And it is possible to enjoy the second effect that is advanced based on the operation signal from the outside, and the excitement of the exercise equipment can be improved.
[0107]
  Claim1According to the invention described in (2), in addition to the first effect, the second effect is also in an exercise state.Depending onSince it progresses, the interest property of the exercise equipment can be further improved.
[0108]
  Claim1According to the invention described in the above, the screen for displaying the progress of the first effect and the second effect is switched based on the exercise state and displayed on the notification means, so that the excitement of the exercise equipment can be further improved. .
[0109]
  Claim2Since the second effect is a game in which the pseudo value virtually given to the user is increased or decreased based on the operation signal, an appropriate operation is performed to increase the pseudo value. As described above, the pleasure of improving the technique is given, and the excitement of the exercise equipment can be further improved.
[0110]
  Claim3According to the invention described in (1), since the first effect is advanced using the pseudo value in addition to the exercise state, the result of the operation is reflected in the first effect, and the excitement of the exercise equipment Can be further improved.
[0111]
  Claim4According to the invention described in the above, since the enjoyment of improving the technique so as to perform a more appropriate operation is given so that the pseudo value is set to a predetermined value or more so that the special effect can be selected, the exercise equipment Can be further improved.
[0112]
  Claim5According to the invention described in the above, since the pseudo value is reduced as a price for performing the special performance, the enjoyment of improving the technique so as to perform more appropriate operation is given, so that the excitement of the exercise equipment can be further improved. .
[0113]
  Claim6According to the invention described in the above, the notification means included in the computer is used for the first effect and the operation signal that are advanced in relation to the exercise state.Depending onSince all of the progress statuses of the second performance to be progressed are notified, the progress is performed based on the first performance that is progressed by exercising using the exercise equipment and the operation signal from the outside. It is possible to enjoy the second performance and to improve the interest when using the exercise equipment.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an example of a configuration diagram showing an overall configuration of an embodiment of an effect system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an example of a configuration diagram of an exercise device (cycling machine).
FIG. 3 is an example of a hardware configuration diagram of an exercise device (cycling machine).
FIG. 4 is an example of a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a home video game device and a home television.
5 is an example of a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a CPU of the home video game apparatus shown in FIG. 4. FIG.
FIG. 6 is an example of a flowchart of a game A.
FIG. 7 is an example of a flowchart of a game B.
8 is an example of a screen diagram of a running screen of game A displayed on the monitor in step S103 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 6. FIG.
FIG. 9 is an example of a screen diagram of a game B operation explanation screen displayed on the monitor in step S201 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 7;
10 is an example of a screen diagram of a game screen of game B displayed on the monitor in steps S201 to S215 of the flowchart shown in FIG.
FIG. 11 is an example of a screen diagram of a game B medal supplement screen;
12 is an example of a screen diagram of a goal screen displayed on the monitor in step S113 of the flowchart shown in FIG.
FIG. 13 is an example of a graph showing performance conditions when the first effect is music.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 CPU
1a Exercise state reception unit (exercise state reception means)
1b First effect progression unit (first effect progression means)
1c Operation reception part (operation reception means)
1d 2nd effect progress part (2nd effect progress means)
1e Notification control unit (notification control means)
17 Recording media drive
19 Controller
100 Video game device for home use
21b pedal
22c Load adjustment dial
24 Buzzer
200 Exercise equipment (cycling machine)
31 Television monitor (monitor)
33 Speaker
300 Household television
400 recording media

Claims (7)

An effect control program that receives a motion state from an exercise device and controls a plurality of effects to be notified using a notification means capable of visually observing the screen from the outside based on the motion state, the computer,
Exercise state reception means for receiving an exercise state from an exercise device;
First effect progression means for advancing the first effect according to the exercise state;
Operation accepting means for accepting external operation signals;
Second effect progression means for advancing the second effect based on the operation signal;
Before SL to function as a first effect and a notification control unit that Ru is notified to the notification means switching the progress of the second effect,
The second performance advancing means proceeds the second performance according to the motion state,
If it is determined that the notification control means is not in the exercise state during the display of the second effect, the notification control means deletes the screen displaying the progress status of the second effect and the progress status of the first effect An effect control program characterized by switching to a screen for displaying. The second effect is the effect control program according to claim 1, wherein the Oh Rukoto games to increase or decrease a pseudo value to impart virtually to users based on the operation signal. The first effect advancing means effect control program according to claim 2, characterized in Rukoto allowed to proceed the first effect using the pseudo-values. Wherein at least one of the first effect advance means and the second effect progression means Rukoto advance normally with the effect and the special effect, the pseudo value is to be selected for the special effect when equal to or larger than a predetermined value An effect control program according to claim 3 . 5. The effect control program according to claim 4 , wherein at least one of the first effect advancing means and the second effect advancing means reduces the pseudo value by a predetermined value when performing the special effect . Exercise equipment,
  A controller that accepts external operation signals;
  An effect system comprising: a computer that executes the effect control program according to claim 1. An exercise device that accepts an exercise state and controls a plurality of effects based on the exercise state,
  An informing means capable of visually observing the screen from the outside;
  An exercise state reception means for receiving an exercise state;
  First effect progression means for advancing the first effect according to the exercise state;
  Operation accepting means for accepting external operation signals;
  Second effect progression means for advancing the second effect based on the operation signal;
  A notification control means for switching the progress status of the first effect and the second effect to notify the notification means;
  The second performance advancing means proceeds the second performance according to the motion state,
  If it is determined that the state of the exercise is not in the exercise state during the second production, the notification control means erases the screen displaying the progress of the second production and displays the progress of the first production. Exercise equipment characterized by switching to a screen.

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