JPH0352754B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an entertainment game device, and more particularly to a shooting game device in which players play with each other in an arena-like environment and each player earns points.

One of the earliest games played during childhood is some kind of fighting sport. Whether it's good guys versus bad guys, cowboys versus Indians, or cops versus thieves, the theme of shooter versus target pervades these basic games. There are many types of shooting themed games, based on the age of the children involved and the skill of the equipment available to perform the games. A gun is a virtual object to a realistic-looking model of an actual firearm. As children grow older, the rules of the game and the techniques of the game equipment also improve.

With technological advances in the field of electronics, the Cowboy and Indian shooting games have evolved into sophisticated audible and visual games involving combat between planetary inhabitants and other planetary invaders. Combat with external invaders is carried out using a cathode tube display that controls the operating stick or push buttons so that a single player can fight at will. With the advancement of audible and visual gaming devices, one-on-one individual player interaction and the uniqueness of player engagement and physical movement are largely lost when fighting battles. The player's ability to plan tactics, make the most advantageous use of the terrain, and implement battle strategies is often left to the audible/visual gaming device's computer and not to the player.

Although the sophistication of audible-visual play devices is of interest to many, these games in which a person can shoot at a moving target and become the target themselves are still enjoyed by children of all ages. Such games involve many interactions between players. However, whether the player actually hits the target is relatively subjective. Unlike scoring an audible-visual game device, where it is therefore difficult to know when a player has actually won a game, and if so, how much he has beaten his opponent, it is difficult to know when a player has actually won a game, and if so, by how much he has beaten his opponent. ,
Points are not automatically accumulated as with shooting targets under computer control.Therefore, there is a need for a shooting type game device that has the finesse of an audible-visual game device but with the simplicity of a children's good-bad-guy game device. It's summery. Such gaming devices must provide feedback to each player as to whether the player has shot or not, and must obtain a score that tells each player the number of targets he or she has shot. Such gaming devices also require interaction with the playing location in the form of obstacles that the player must overcome in the pursuit of his opponents and points.

According to the present invention, a game device is provided which combines the children's enjoyment of a cop vs. thief shooting game device with the skill of an audible-visual game device.

According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a shooting game device in which a plurality of players can play, in which each player shoots at each other while avoiding being shot in the arena. Each player is associated with a transmitting device that transmits a unique coded signal identifying each player. Each player is also associated with a receiving device that receives the transmission coded signals transmitted by each player. The gaming device further includes an indication to the player that the transmitted coded signal is detected by another player, and a signal to each player to receive the transmitted coded signal transmitted by the other player. A circuit is provided to indicate what is happening. The gaming device further includes a device for counting the number of coded signals detected by the players and indicating to each player a score representing the number of shots the player shot during the game.

According to the present invention, a shooting game device that allows a plurality of players to shoot each other while avoiding being shot in an arena is a shooting game device that is worn by each player and generates a unique coded signal. It has a bodice. Each player wears a helmet and vest that transmit a unique coded signal. Additionally, each player operates a gun that, when activated, receives a unique coded signal. The gaming machine is equipped with a data processor to generate a score for each player indicating the number of players he or she has shot.

According to the present invention, each player shoots at each other while avoiding being shot in the arena, and each player has personal equipment including a helmet, body armor, and gun, and a plurality of players can play shooting. A game device is obtained. The player's torso is provided with a structure that produces a unique infrared code that identifies the player. On the player's torso and player's helmet,
A circuit that transmits an infrared code is connected. Additionally, the player's gun is equipped with circuitry to receive infrared codes transmitted by other players. The player's gun is connected by circuitry to the player's vest so as to detect the received infrared code when the gun is activated. A transmitting device is provided on the player's torso to transmit information related to the received infrared code to the processing device. The processing device receives the transmitted data from the transmitting device in the player's body and calculates each player's score based on the number of players shot by each player and the number of times this player was shot by other players. A structure is provided to calculate . The processing device further includes structure for transmitting data to each player indicating whether the player has been shot or shot another player.

Embodiments of the shooting game device of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an arena 1 where games are played using the game device of the present invention.
0 is shown as an example. The arena 10 has many routes 1
2 and an obstacle 14 that each player must overcome in order to position and hide from the enemy.
The arena 10 includes a tunnel 16 connected by a ladder 20 and play areas at multiple height positions. Furthermore, a door 22 is provided to connect different parts of the arena 10. Arena 10 has dimensions of, for example, 70ft x 100ft.

Two players 30 and 40 are illustrated in FIG. The players 30, 40 may be the only players in this gaming device, or they may be members of two competitive teams of, for example, one to ten players. Each player 30, 40 wears a personal brace 42. Since each player 30, 40 can become a target of the other, player 30 or player 40
can seek out opponents and fire at each other to destroy the enemy or target. However, the personal equipment 42 is basically the same for each player 30, 40 within this gaming device. Each player 30 and each player 40 of this gaming device wears a helmet 44, a body module 46, and a battery belt 48. Additionally, each player 30 and each player 40 has a weapon, ie, a gun 50. Battery belt 48 provides power for helmet 44, body module 46, and gun 50.

Although the arena 10 and player's personal equipment 42 illustrated in FIG. Just change the design and for example cowboy, indian,
It can be used for any type of person, such as a police officer, a thief, or any type of opposing gang. It goes without saying that the outer space theme illustrated in FIG. 1 is merely an example and does not limit the present game device.

Helmet 44 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 using like reference numerals for like and corresponding parts.
A plurality of infrared light emitting diodes (LEDs) 54 are provided. The infrared LED 54 is connected to each player 30,
40 to transmit a unique pulse coded signal. This same unique code is also transmitted via an infrared LED 56 located on the body module 46. A specific player 3 generated by the infrared LEDs 54 and 56
0 or a unique code for identifying the player 40, when the gun 50 is fired by driving the trigger 60, the gun 5
It is received by an infrared receiving device 58 provided at 0.

In particular, in the present invention, the gun 50 is used as a receiving device rather than a transmitting device when fired. gun 50
By using gun 50 as a receiving device, the accuracy required to determine the aim is greater than that required if gun 50 were a transmitting device. In this case, in such an example, the width of the transmitted beam increases with the distance from the gun 50, making it easier to hit the target as it traverses the arena 10 and moves away from the player 30 or players 30. . By using the gun 50 as a receiving device, the opposing player 30 or player 40 can use the 100 ft range separating each player with enough power to distinguish between the two players 30 or 40 who have been shot. You can shoot with precision.
Another advantage of using gun 50 as a receiver is that it requires only one receiver, resulting in a more effective control system. If gun 50 is a transmitter, multiple receivers are required for each separate control device.

The player 30 or the player 40 causes the other player to aim at the player 30 or the player 40, aim the gun 50 at the player's helmet 44 or the body module 46, and actuate the trigger 60 of the gun 50. infrared
A shot occurs when the targeted player's unique code sent by LEDs 54 and 56 is received. Transmission by infrared LEDs 54, 56 provides a wide field of view for player 30 or player 40 to aim to receive this signal.

Helmet 44 further includes a plurality of light emitting diodes 64 that illuminate when player 30 or player 40 is shot. The LED 64 remains lit for a predetermined period of time, for example 10 seconds. During this time period, the player who was shot is prevented from firing the gun 50. The helmet 44 is further provided with a light emitting diode 66 to identify players 30 or 40's allies. The LED 66 is colored red for one team and green for the second team. Additionally, the helmet 44 and torso module 46 are team-colored. Additional light emitting diodes 68, 70 send information to player 30 or player 40 indicating that the player has been shot. Helmet 44 further includes a speaker 72 that produces audible arena sounds and special sounds that indicate to player 30 or player 40 that they have been shot or that they have hit an opponent player or target. It is provided.

The torso module 46 includes a microprocessor controller 74, which will be described below with respect to FIG. Suffice it to say that microprocessor controller 74 in this case serves to form an interface between helmet 44 and gun 50 and to transmit data between players 30 and 40 to the computer of the gaming machine. This data transmission takes place via the RF link circuit 76. Bodice module 4
6 further includes an infrared transmission circuit 78 for selecting a unique code associated with each player 30, 40 to be transmitted by the infrared LEDs 54, 56. RF link circuit 76 will be described below with respect to FIGS. 9 and 10, and infrared transmission circuit 78 will be described below with respect to FIG. The torso module 46 further includes a sound generating circuit 80 that produces sounds that are heard through the helmet 44.

Gun 50 includes an infrared receiving device 58, as described above, which receives infrared signals transmitted by infrared LED 54 of helmet 44 and infrared LED 56 of torso module 46 when trigger 60 is actuated. The gun 50 is also provided with a visual device 82 that visually indicates to the player 30 or 40 that the player 30 or 40 has shot the other player when the trigger 60 is actuated by receiving a coded signal from the other player. Also trigger 6
Xenon flashing circuit 86 from gun 50 when driving
The flash 84 is emitted to provide a visible indication that the gun 50 has been fired. But Senkou 84
does not operate to determine whether player 30 or player 40 was shot.

The storage battery belt 48 includes 18 storage batteries. Each battery produces, for example, 6 volts of DC power for the operation of helmet 44, vest 46, and gun 50. The output of the storage battery belt 48 is connected to the cable 90
is applied to the body module 46 via. Gun 50 is connected to body module 46 via cable 92. The torso module 46 is connected to the helmet 44 via a cable 96 to provide power to the infrared LED 54.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the computer and personal equipment 42 of the game device. This game device is equipped with a data computer 100. A terminal 102 is connected to the data computer 100. The end 102 is located not in the arena 10 but in a waiting room of an entertainment facility where games are played with this game device. The terminal 102 is equipped with a keyboard for inputting player names and identification information into the data computer 100. Also connected to the data computer 100 is a card reading device 104 for reading a player identification number written on a player identification card having a specific player's personal code. Card reader 10
4 is, for example, a barcode reading device that reads a barcode printed on a player's identification card. Card reader 104 also reads a unique code associated with each body module 46. The data computer 100 associates the specific player identification number with the code of the specific body module 46 that the player wears while playing the gaming device.

The data computer 100 also includes an input terminal 1 for manually inputting the player identification number and the code number of the body module 46 into the data computer 100.
06 is connected. Terminal 106 is also utilized to correct input data from card reader 104 and terminal 102. Information input to data computer 100 in the form of player names and identification codes is stored on data disk 108 on a daily basis. The card reading device 104 and the terminal 106 are
Each player 30, 40 is approximately located in a play room where each player wears their personal equipment 42. This game room is closer to the arena 10 than the waiting room area of the entertainment facility.

The output of data computer 100 is also applied to gaming computer 110. game computer 11
0 contains the code number of the body module 46 that the players wear while playing with this game device, as well as the names and personal codes of the players. The gaming computer 110 includes a real-time clock calendar that controls the length of a particular game of the gaming machine and tracks player scores for each game played during a particular day. Score information for each player is held in a game data disk 112 connected to a game computer 110. The play data disk 112 is removed at the end of each day's play so that daily results can be compared and a complete ranking of each player's ability by day and location can be compiled.

Play computer 110 also controls effects computer 114. The effect computer 114 is connected to a past game score monitor 116 so as to display the results of the last game played while playing with the present game device. The player also has access to a printed copy of the scores printed on a printer 118 located in the entertainment facility's waiting room. Printer 118 also effects computer 114
under the control of Effects computer 114 also
For example, the arena 10 controls the intensity of the lighting.
120 audible and visible effects that exist in
and transmits sound to a large number of speakers located across the arena 10.

The gaming computer 110 also displays the points each player scores while playing the gaming device on a scoreboard 122 that is displayed only while playing the gaming device. The play computer 110 also serves as the door control device 1
The operation of 24 controls doors and other obstacles, such as door 22 (FIG. 1).

Play computer 110 is also connected to interface computer 126. The interface computer 126 uses each player's vest code to connect the players 30, 40 and the game computer 1.
It responds to communications between 16 and 16. The interface computer 126 is the interface computer 1
26 and an RF antenna 132 to communicate with the body module 46 via an RF transmit/receive link. Interface computer 126 also controls the initiation of play by the gaming device.

The game computer 110 is also connected to a foreign enemy No. 1 control device 134 and a foreign enemy No. 2 control device 136. The external enemies in the arena 10 become obstacles for the players 30 and 40. When the external enemies are driven, they shoot the players 30, 40 within their field of view during the time period in which these external enemies are driven. In effect, each external enemy acts as a third team in arena 10. At the end of the game, each enemy control device 134, 136 transmits data identifying which player 30, 40 fired the shot to the game computer 110. Foreign enemy No. 1 control device 134 and foreign enemy No. 2 control device 13
6 includes an infrared receiving device for receiving infrared codes transmitted by each player's helmet 44 and body module 46. Each foreign enemy control device 13
4,136 is an infrared receiving device substantially similar to the receiving device of the gun 50 of each player 30,40.

As mentioned above, the gun 50 includes a body module 46.
An infrared receiving device is housed therein to receive an infrared signal 140 generated by an infrared transmitting device of an opposing player. Gun 50 also includes an electronic visual device 82 that indicates to the player that he or she is receiving a code from another player 30 or 40.

Also illustrated in FIG. 3 are targets 144, 146 equipped with infrared transmitters that transmit fixed codes.
Each target 144, 146 is shot by player 30 or player 40 to score as many points as the player shoots at an opposing player. However, the points earned for shooting targets 144, 146 are higher than the points earned for shooting the opponent player.

The game method using this game device is as follows.
Each team consists of 1 to 10 players. Play time is approximately 5 minutes. Each time a player shoots an opponent, this player is awarded 2 points. When the player shoots at the enemy target 144 or the enemy target 146 located at the enemy base, 20 points are awarded to the player who shot the target. When a player shoots a team member, points consisting of the score of player 30 or player 40 are deducted. In this case, 3 points will be deducted. For example, one point is deducted from the player's score when the player gains from the opponent player. The player is a foreign enemy 134 or foreign enemy 136
If you are shot by, 3 points will be deducted from your score. Furthermore, the door 2 that the player had previously closed
If you try to enter 2 (Figure 1), for example, 10 points will be deducted from your cumulative score.

The number of shots the player fires from the gun 50 is limited to, for example, 20 shots/min. 20 shots are
This can be done as quickly as desired by actuating trigger 60 (FIG. 2). However, once the 20 shots limit is reached, the gun 50 will stop working for a time period of, for example, 1 minute. If the player's gun 50 does not work, the LED 70 (FIG. 2) lights up together with the LED 64 to indicate to the player whose gun 50 does not work and to all other players that the player's gun 50 does not work. to instruct. When the gun 50 is fired, a sound is generated through the speaker 72 in the firing player's helmet 44, and a xenon flash 84 is emitted from the gun 50.

When player 30 or player 40 is shot,
A loudspeaker 72 within the helmet 44 emits an explosion sound. In addition, Team LED66 (Figure 2)
goes out and the LED 64 lights up, indicating that player 30 or player 40 has been shot. In another game system, the player 30 or 40 is prevented from shooting a specific player consecutively. For example, a player must shoot different players on the opposing team before shooting the same player again.

FIG. 4 illustrates the infrared transmitting device 78 of the body module 46. The infrared transmitter 78 is
For example, manufactured by Texas Instruments of Dallas, Texas,
Infrared transmitter 16, which can be an SN76882N integrated circuit
It has 0 integrated circuits. The specific code of each body module 46 of the player 30 or 40 is:
Switch 16 sending input to infrared transmitter 160
The selection is made in advance using the settings in step 2. Sixty-four different codes can be selected by a switch to be generated by the infrared transmitter 160. The output of the infrared transmitter 160 is transmitted through the transistor 164
IR (XMIT) added to the base electrode of the body module 46 to drive the infrared light emitting diode 56 of the body module 46.
generate a signal. The circuitry associated with the infrared transmitter 160 includes a 455KHz crystal 1 as described in the Texas Instruments Specifications, September 1981, referenced herein for the operation of the SN76882N.
66 and additional parts are provided. target 144,
146 is a similar infrared transmitter 160 that utilizes the SN76882N integrated circuit to produce a fixed code.
It is equipped with

Referring now to FIG. 5, a portion of the electronic circuitry for gun 50 will be described. The gun 50 is equipped with a receiver for the infrared code produced by the infrared transmitter 160 (FIG. 4) of the vestibule module 46. These codes are transmitted by an infrared LED 56 located on the bodysuit 46 and an infrared LED 54 located on the helmet 44. By aiming the gun 50 at an opposing player's helmet 44 or body module 46, or both, within approximately 100 feet, the player 30 or player 40 is able to eliminate any characteristic caused by the opposing player 30 or player 40. You can receive the code. The gun 50 is, for example, manufactured by Texas Instruments of Dallas, Texas.
It is equipped with an infrared receiving device 180 consisting of SN76832AN. The operation of the SN76832AN receiver is further described in the Texas Instruments Specifications, June 1981, referenced in this description.
The output IRSIG signal from this cross-product receiver is sent via cable 96 to the microprocessor control circuit 74 of the torso module 46, indicating that the unique signal sent by player 30 or player 40 has been received by the other player. Instruct.

The IRSIG signal is also applied to flip-flop 182. The output of flip-flop 182 is timer 1
Join 84. The output of timer 184 is applied to firing diode 186, electronic vision device 82 of gun 50. When a valid infrared code is detected by IR receiver 180, LED 186 illuminates to indicate to player 30 or player 40 that he has properly aimed at the other player and is receiving that player's code. instruct. Since the IRSIG signal is a pulsating code, flip-flop 182 and timer 184 are utilized to provide a steady state signal for constant illumination of LED 186 while receiving the IRSIG signal.

An additional circuit located within gun 50 is light blocking circuit 188. The light blocking circuit 188 includes a light emitting diode 190 and a transistor 192.
When the trigger 60 of the gun 50 is pulled, the light emitting diode 19
The beam between 0 and transistor 192 is interrupted and the beam impinges on transistor 192, sending a interruption signal to the microprocessor control circuit 74 of copper-plated module 46 via cable 96.

FIG. 6 shows an example of an electronic circuit provided in the helmet 44. Helmet 44 is equipped with a speaker 72 that provides an audible indication to player 30 or player 40 that he has been shot or that he has successfully shot an opponent and provides arena sounds. As mentioned above in FIG.
Alternatively, eight team LEDs 66 are provided which identify the teams of players 40 and emit light in red or green, for example. Each team LED 66 has a transistor 200 driven by a flip-flop 202.
Driven by. Flip-flop 202 receives as an input the TEAM IN signal generated by microprocessor control circuit 74 of body module 46. Due to the operation of flip-flop 202
The presence of the TEAM ID signal causes the team LED 66 to constantly emit light.

Flip-flop 202 is generated by microprocessor control circuit 74 when player 30 or player 40 is shot by an opposing player.
Receives STUN ID signal as input. STUN ID
When the signal is received, the team LED 66 turns off and the flip-flop 202 sends a signal to the flip-flop 206 via the signal line 204. The output of flip-flop 206 is applied to transistor 208. The output of transistor 208 is STUN
Joins LED64. The light emission of STUN LED64 is
All players, specific player 30 or player 4
0 indicates that the gun 50 has been temporarily disabled and remains shot and injured. Timer 210 is a flip-flop 2206
to control the pulse width of the STUN LED 64. For example, after 10 seconds, STUN ID signal (7th
) is sent to the flip-flop 202 and STUN
The LED 64 goes out and the team LED 66 lights up. The flip-flop 206 is reset via the signal line 212 to turn off the STUN LED 64 and turn off the team LED.
66 to emit light again.

FIG. 6 also shows transistors 214, 216, 2.
An infrared LED 54 driven by 18 is illustrated. Each transistor 214, 216, 218
receives an IR (XMIT) signal generated by an infrared transmitter 160 (FIG. 4).

FIG. 7 illustrates the electronic circuitry representing the microprocessor control circuit 74 of the torso module 46. Microprocessor control circuit 74 includes a microprocessor 250. The cutoff signal is
Light blocking circuit 188 of gun 50 in the form of TRIGGER signal
is added to the microprocessor 250 from. Microprocessor 250 also receives a shutdown signal from the RF transmit circuit in the form of an RF ROLL signal. An additional interrupt signal is sent to the microprocessor 250 by a counter 252. The counter 252 is
Subtract from 25.4m sec at intervals of 0.1m sec. When counter 252 reaches zero, a shutdown signal is sent to microprocessor 250.

1sec clock 2 for microprocessor 250
An additional shutoff signal is sent by 54. The 1 sec clock 254 operates as a real time clock producing a 10 sec coefficient signal. During this time, the shot player 30 or player 40 is injured because the gun 50 is not working. And clock 2
54 is the number of shots/sec, for example 20 shots/60sec,
Controls the amount of time that must elapse before a player can subsequently shoot the same player again, for example 15 seconds.

Microprocessor 250 is equipped with a standard address data bus. 8-bit line 25 at the bottom
6 is the data bus line of the RAM 260, which is multiplexed by the multiplexer 258 and sent through the signal line 262.
Send output data to RAM260.

The microprocessor 250 has a reset circuit 2.
66 and a crystal oscillator 268 operating at, for example, 2.4576MHz.

ROM 270 is connected to multiplexer 258 via signal line 262 and to microprocessor 250 via signal line 272, respectively.

The ROM 270 is made up of, for example, a 4K×8 bit ROM, such as a 2732 I/C. RAM260 is
A signal line 272 is connected to the microprocessor 250, a signal line 274 is connected to the multiplexer 258, and a signal line 272 is connected to the microprocessor 250.
They are connected to each other via. The ROM270 is, for example, a 4K x 8-bit ROM, such as a 2732I/C
It consists of RAM 260 is connected to microprocessor 250 via signal line 272 and to multiplexer 258 via signal line 274, respectively. The RAM 260 is comprised of, for example, a 2K×8 bit memory, such as a 5516 I/C.
Microprocessor 250 is connected to a 4515 I/C decoder 282 via signal line 280.
ROM 270 receives read() signals from microprocessor 250, and RAM 260 receives write() signals from microprocessor 250. These signals are applied to decoder 282 via AND circuit 284.

An IRSIG signal from gun 50 representing the received infrared signal from player 30 or player 40 is applied to decoder 290 connected to decoder 292 . Decoder 292 is connected to switch 294. The switch 294 connects the game computer 11
The player code and vest code sent to 0 (FIG. 3) are expressed in binary notation.

Decoder 282 joins ROM 270
Generates a ROM signal and a RAM signal that is applied to RAM 260. Decoder 282 further generates an IRSIG signal that can be read by decoder 290. Decoder 282 also sends a signal to counter 252 to load the preset number into counter 252 and begin counting down. Decoder 282 further sends the TEAM ID signal to helmet 44.
I want to send STUN ID signal. These signals are applied to flip-flop 202 (FIG. 6). Drive (enable) signal and inhibit (disable)
The team name is generated by decoder 282 and sent to 1 sec clock 254. generated by decoder 282
The XENON signal is applied to the xenon flash circuit of gun 50 to cause gun 50 to flash when actuated. generated by decoder 282
The CODE signal is applied to decoder 292 and output to body module 4 by microprocessor control circuit 74.
6 specific codes can be read. The HIT and SHOT signals generated by the decoder 282 are applied to the sound generation circuit 80 of the torso module 46 to produce the sound associated with the shot when the trigger 60 of the gun 50 is actuated and when the player is shot.

Decoder 282 also receives the RD XT signal and the WR
Generates XT signal. These signals are transmitted by a Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter).
(UART) device 350. UART350 is a microprocessor 25
0 and RF link circuit 76 (FIG. 2), such as 2502 or
Features of COM2017 integrated circuit. UART350
is connected to the microprocessor 2 via the signal line 257.
The lower 8 bits of the address data bus line 50 are received. UART 350 further receives as input the output from the RF receiver of RF link circuit 76, as described below with respect to FIG. UART350
sends an output through transistor 352 to the RF transmitter of RF link circuit 76, as described below with respect to FIG. The RD XT signal controls the UART350 and is sent from the RF receiver to the microprocessor 250.
Load the data into . WR XT signal is
Microprocessor 25 controls UART350
Data is written from 0 to the RF transmitting device of the RF link circuit 76.

FIG. 8 shows a gun xenon flashing circuit 86 (second
The wiring diagram shown in Figure) is shown as an example. The xenon flash circuit 86 includes a xenon flash tube 360 that is powered to a firing voltage using a transformer 362.
The primary winding of transformer 362 is, for example, a power
It is connected to a transistor 364, which may be a MOSFET. Transistor 364 is connected to oscillator 366. The oscillator 366 is a xenon flash tube 3
It serves to control the delivery of voltage across transformer 362 to supply power to transformer 60 .

Xenon flash tube 360 is also connected to transformer 370. The transformer 370 is a xenon flash tube 3
80 to produce a flash of light 84 (FIG. 1). Transformer 370 is connected to a silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) 372. SCR3
72 controls the discharge of xenon flash tube 360 through transformer 370 when activated. SCR3
The driving of 72 is controlled by a signal to a gate terminal connected to AND gate 374. One terminal of the AND gate 374 is connected to the decoder 282 (seventh
(Fig.) receives the XENON signal generated by the AND
The second input to gate 374 is AND gate 37
Receive from 6. AND gate 376 receives the TRIGGER signal (FIG. 5) generated when player 30 or player 40 pulls trigger 60 of gun 50.

During operation of the xenon flash circuit 86, pulling the trigger 60 of the gun 50 produces the TRIGGER signal, which is applied to the microprocessor 250 (FIG. 7) and the AND gate 376. If the trigger is properly pulled, that is, the player 30 or player 40 has not exceeded the allowed number of shots within a predetermined time period, the microprocessor 250
generates the XENON signal through decoder 282 (FIG. 7) and drives SCR 372 through AND gate 374, thereby discharging xenon flash tube 360 and emitting flashlight 84 (FIG. 1). Flash 84 is only emitted from gun 50 when player 30 or player 40 has not exceeded the predetermined number of shots allowed within a given time period.

FIG. 9 illustrates a wiring diagram of the RF link circuit 76 (FIG. 2) within the body module 46.

RF link circuit 76 includes a tuning circuit 380. Tuning circuit 380 includes inductors 382 and 384 and a variable capacitor 386 to tune tuning circuit 380. Tuning circuit 380 is coupled to transistor 388. transistor 3
88 forms, together with capacitors 390, 392, 394 and resistor 396, an oscillator circuit for the transmitter of RF link circuit 76. The RF transmitter of FIG. 9 operates at a frequency of 300 MHz, for example. Input to tuning circuit 380 is received from UART 350 via transistor 352 (FIG. 7).

FIG. 10 shows an RF
A receiving circuit is illustrated. Antenna 132 (third
4) is connected to a tuning tank of a superreproducer 402 via a transformer 400. Resistor 404 forms a stabilizing shunt for the primary winding of transformer 400 and negates detuning effects resulting from variations in antenna 132 loading. The superreproducer waver 402 operates as a self-extinguishing oscillator that responds logarithmically to the signal amplitude at the moment the vibration begins. The ultra-reproducer waver 402 is configured to reduce the radiated energy from the ultra-reproducer waver 402.
The primary feedback path of the oscillator, consisting of capacitors 406, 408, and 409, is provided with capacitor 410. Capacitor 409 is used for tuning. The input bias network for superreproducer 402 is formed by resistors 412, 414, and 416. A diode 418 is provided in the input bias circuit for temperature stabilization.

The detected wave signal from the ultra-reproducer 402 is attenuated and filtered by an inductor 422 and a capacitor 424 . The test wave signal is amplified by transistor 426. The output of transistor 426 is applied to Schmitt trigger circuit 428. The output of Schmitt trigger circuit 428 is UART350 (Figure 7)
added to. The Schmitt trigger circuit 428 is
A saturated output state change occurs when the input amplitude is sufficient to reverse the polarity of the input to Schmitt trigger circuit 428.

Next, regarding FIG. 11, the data computer 10
0 (FIG. 3). data computer 10
0 begins by examining play parameters, including scores for a play format related to points and deductions awarded for shooting opposing players and shooting targets of the opposing team. Further play parameters include the number of shots that can be fired within a certain time period. Next, data computer 10
0 receives incoming player data from the terminal 102;
The incoming player data input from card reader 104 is then compared to the player data from terminal 102. Next, from the waiting room area, card reader 1
A determination is made to determine whether the input data reflects the data of a good player who entered the play room, located 04 adjacent to the arena 10 (FIG. 1). If the data computer 100 determines that the information is incorrect, the card reader 1
04 receives information by turning on a visible light in the game room and notifies the operator of the card reading device 104 that data has been entered by mistake. If the player information is correct, it is sent to the operator of the different type of visual instruction card reader 104.

Next, it is determined whether there is a request for data correction from the play room input terminal 106. When such a request is made, new information is entered. If there is no request, a determination is made as to whether there is a request for information from the game computer 110 (FIG. 3). If a request for information is made from the game computer 110, the information stored in the data computer 100 regarding a player playing a particular game is transferred to the game computer 110. Player information is constantly transferred to gaming computer 110. A determination is then made as to when the memory of data computer 100 is full. If this buffer memory is full, the data is transferred to the game computer 110. If the buffer memory is not full, computer flow returns to accepting incoming player data from waiting room terminal 102. After receiving data from all players, the terminal 106 sends a message to the gaming computer 110, and the gaming computer 110 sends a message to the terminal 106.
The terminal 106 sends back a "ready" signal to the game computer 11, and the terminal 106 sends a "start" signal to the game computer 11.

12a and 12b illustrate a computer program that cooperates with the gaming computer 110. First, variables from data computer 100 are loaded. These variables include the score for each shot and the duration of each play of the gaming device. A score display or scoreboard 122 is activated to transfer player information from the data computer, such as the number of players playing a particular game, in addition to the codes on the body module 46 used by the players. Game computer 110 then determines which code corresponds to which team and forwards the codes on body module 46 to interface computer 126.

The gaming computer 110 then queues the interface computer 126 prior to the start of play and performs a diagnostic routine on each player by polling each player. In this manner, communications between each player and the interface computer 126 can be verified.
The game computer 110 compiles the diagnostic results and determines whether they are finished. If the diagnosis results have been completed, a determination is made as to whether the conditions of all players can be approved. If the determination is no, the data computer 100 is informed about the unsuccessful player. Failure conditions include a determination that the player's personal equipment 42 is defective or that the player identification information is incorrect. If the status of all players passes, a ready signal is sent to the interface computer 126 and data computer 10.
0 (Figure 3), and the starting data is transferred to scoreboard 1.
Appears on the 22nd.

When the operator accepts the ready condition (Figure 3),
Prior to the start of play, the game computer 110 must be notified via the terminal 106 (FIG. 3). The play computer 110 monitors to determine whether the operator has generated a start signal by monitoring the output of the data computer 100. This monitoring continues until a start signal generated by terminal 106 is received. When a start signal is received by the game computer 110, there is a delay of, for example, 30 seconds prior to the start of the game. At the end of the 30 seconds, the game computer 110 obtains the updated hit data from the interface computer 126, calculates a new score for each player 30, 40, and displays the updated score on the scoreboard 122.

Next, the game computer 110 checks whether it is time to drive the door 22 (FIG. 1) or the enemy 134 or the enemy 136 (FIG. 3) and determines the current state of the door or enemy whether it is on or off. When a change occurs, it signals its specific function. The game computer 110 then determines whether the particular game being played has ended. If the game is not finished, the flow returns and the game computer 110 updates the hit data from the interface computer 126 again. If play is finished, the flowchart continues via page connector A to Figure 12b. The game computer 110 sends information to the interface computer 126 and obtains the last hit data from the interface computer 126. This data is then transferred to effects computer 114 which transfers this data to printer 118, past play score monitor 116 and play data disk 112.

Turning now to Figures 1a and 13b, there is illustrated a computer flow diagram of the computer software that cooperates with the interface 126 or slave computer. Interface computer 1
26 initially monitors the player code from gaming computer 110. After receiving all codes for players playing a particular game, interface computer 126 executes a diagnostic routine and sends the results of the diagnostic routine to game computer 110.

Player polling lasts for 25m sec. 25m
During sec, the interface computer 126 continues to monitor the polling player's code. First, the interface computer 126
transmits the player code and monitors the acceptance of player mode during the polling period. If the transferred particular player's code is not received by the interface computer 126 within the 25 msec time period, the interface computer 126 moves on to the next player's code and transfers this code for monitoring.

Upon receiving the mode of the polled player, the player then transfers the hit code of any player. It is determined whether a player has been shot or not, and if the player has been shot, the hit code is transferred to an appropriate player who has been shot, thereby notifying the player that he or she has been shot. The polling process alerts each player for a time period of, for example, 25 m sec, ensuring that all players are polled within a short time period.

If the polled player does not receive a code indicating that an opponent has been shot, the polled player and the interface 3
The zero code is transferred to the interface computer 126 to confirm the existence of communication between zero and zero. If a code is not received from the polled player after multiple attempts, the interface computer 126 will notify the gaming computer 110 of this lack of communication and will notify the particular player of his or her personal equipment 42. Since there was no malfunction, I let him play the game again.

Next, it is determined whether the player polled was the last player. If this determination is no, the interface computer 126
sends a question pulse to the next player. If the determination is that the polled player is the last player, the flowchart continues to FIG. 13b via page connector B, where interface computer 126 then checks for update requests from gaming computer 110. . Upon receiving the acceptance request, the interface computer 126 transfers the accumulated hit data to the game computer 110. The interface computer 126 then clears its memory and monitors the "end of play" signal from the game computer 110. If an end-of-play signal has not been received, the interface computer 126 poachs all players again for hit information and the flowchart returns via page connector A to FIG. 13a.
If the game end signal is received, all players are polled for the last time, and the final data is transferred to the game computer 110.

FIGS. 14a and 14b illustrate a flow diagram of the computer software that cooperates with the microprocessor 250 (FIG. 7) of the torso module 46. First, all interrupts except RF poll interrupts are prohibited. The interface computer 126 is part of the diagnostic program (FIG. 13) and is self-coded to the microprocessor 250.
polls and receives a zero code indicating proper operation of the microprocessor controller 74 (FIG. 2). Personal appliance 42 is not initialized until microprocessor 250 receives an RF request signal. If this request signal is a start code, all other interrupts are enabled and the personal appliance 42 is initialized.

After initializing personal appliance 42, microprocessor 250 determines whether trigger 60 of gun 50 has been pulled. If this determination indicates that the trigger 60 of the gun 50 has not been pulled, it is determined whether there is an RF request from the interface computer 126. If such a request has been made, the Ai Konoha personal orthosis 42 has been initialized, so this request is not a start code request. In this case, it is determined whether the request is a "hit" or not.

If the transferred information is “hit”, the team
The LED 66 (FIG. 2) goes out, the STUNLED 64 emits light, and the 10 sec timer is activated. At the end of 10 seconds, the flow returns to the decision block and the trigger of gun 50 is 60.
Determine whether or not is drawn. If this judgment indicates that there is no "hit", the request must be a polling request. The self code and the hit code are sent to the interface computer 126.
, and then the flow returns to the initial settings of all personal appliances 42.

If a determination is made that the trigger 60 of the gun 50 has been pulled, the flowchart returns to step 14b via page connector A.
Continued in figure. In Figure 14b, the shot counter increments by one shot. Next, it is determined whether the firing timer has started. If this determination is no, a shot timer is started, and then a determination is made as to whether the limit on the number of shots has been reached. When the shooting limit is reached, it is determined whether the shooting timer has run out. If the timer has not expired, the timer continues to run until the end of 60 seconds. At the end of 60 seconds, the shot counter is reset, the shot timer is reset, and the flow is passed through page connector B to page 14a.
Return to diagram. If the firing limit has not been reached, flow also returns via page connector B to FIG. 14a.

At page connector B, and as shown in FIG. 14a, a determination is then made as to whether there is a good infrared signal detected by the IR receiver 58 of the gun 50. If this signal is not a good infrared signal, it is blocked and flow returns to the program as shown in Figure 14a. If this code is good, a code recognition sequence is performed to determine if a match exists between the received code and the code used by the player in the gaming device. If these codes do not match each other, the personal appliance is re-initialized.

If these codes match each other, a determination is made as to whether the code is the target of the other player. If this judgment is YES, the player who hit the target will be able to notify the opponent player 30 or player 40 that he or she hit the target through the speaker 72 generated by the sound generating circuit 80 in the body module 46. You will be notified with an audible sound.

If both codes match each other and this is the code of the other player, the hit code and time of hit are stored. Next, it is determined whether or not this player was hit within the last 15 seconds. If this judgment is yes, pay the last hit from the shooting player's score. In this way, player 30 or player 40
is not allowed to hit the same opponent player consecutively. When a negative determination is reached and the player indicates that he has not been hit consecutively, the circuit that pulls the trigger 60 of the gun 50 is reset and the flow chart returns.
Determine whether an RF request has been received.

Therefore, it is clear that the present game device provides a stimulating game that is highly enjoyable and involves activities for each player. The shooting game device according to the present invention allows each player to gain his own points from his opponent while protecting himself in the arena. This game device allows the player to take on various challenges and allows the player to effectively perform audible and visible game activities.

Although the present invention has been described in detail with respect to the embodiments thereof, it is of course possible to make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit thereof.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an arena used for playing in one embodiment of the shooting game device of the present invention, with two players each wearing personal equipment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the interconnections and functions of the player's personal equipment, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the operation of the interconnections between each computer of the gaming machine and the player's personal equipment. FIG. 4 is an electrical wiring diagram of a body module transmitter used in the present invention, FIG. 5 is an electrical wiring diagram of a gun receiver used in the invention, and FIG. 6 is an electrical wiring diagram of a helmet used in the invention. FIG. 7 is a wiring diagram of the body-mounted processor circuit, FIG. 8 is a wiring diagram of the gun xenon flashing circuit, FIG. 9 is a wiring diagram of the RF transmitting circuit, and FIG. 10 is a wiring diagram of the RF receiving circuit.
FIG. 11 is a computer flowchart showing the operation of software that cooperates with the decoder computer of the present invention, FIGS. 12a and 12b are computer flowcharts showing the operation of the game computer, and FIGS. 13a and 13b are interface copies. FIGS. 14a and 14b are computer flowcharts showing the operation of the processor computer that cooperates with the gaming machine. 30, 40... Player, 44... Helmet,
46...Body module, 50...Gun, 74...
Microphone processor control circuit, 110...Game computer, 114...Effect computer, 126
...interface computer.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a shooting game device in which players shoot at each other in an arena or from a shooting device other than the players, (a) a device carried by each player and unique to each player; coded signals, which are transmitted continuously in a wide-angle beam outwardly from each player.
a transmitting device; (b) carried by each player or the shooting device or both, and receiving said transmission coded signal transmitted from all players, the receiving angle of which is the transmitting angle of said wide-angle beam; (c) a detection device for detecting the transmitted coded signals in response to the receiving device; and (d) a detection device for counting the detected coded signals and transmitting the transmitted coded signals to each player. A shooting game device comprising: a data processing device that gives points representing the hit of the shot, the hit of the shot, or both. 2. The data processing device is equipped with a hit command device that issues a command to instruct that the shot is a hit when the coded signal transmitted from the player to each player is detected by another player or the shooting device; A shooting game device according to claim 1. 3. Claim No. 3, wherein when a hit instruction device issues a hit instruction command, a device that generates an audible sound provided in a helmet worn by the player being shot indicates the hit of the shot. 2
The shooting game device described in Section 1. 4. A shooting game device according to claim 3, further comprising a device for producing a visual indication of the hit of a shot being fired on a helmet worn by the player being shot. 5. The shooting game device according to claim 2, wherein when the hit instruction device issues the hit teaching command, the operation of the receiving device of the player being shot is prevented for a predetermined time period. 6 Claim 1, wherein the detection device is equipped with a hit command device that issues a command to each player to instruct him or her to hit a shot when that player detects a coded signal transmitted from another player. The shooting game device described above. 7. The device according to claim 6, wherein when a hit teaching command is issued by a hit command device, a device that generates an audible sound provided in a helmet worn by a shooting player teaches the hit of a shot. Shooting game device. 8. The transmitting device is composed of a body jacket incorporating a device that generates each unique coded signal, and a helmet incorporating a device that transmits the coded signal, and the receiving device is configured when the trigger is actuated. the detection device comprises a device connected to the gun, incorporated in the body armor, and configured to detect the coded signal and the trigger drive signal and transmit the information to the data processing device. 2. A shooting game device according to claim 1, wherein the data processing device is configured to award points only when both the coded signal and the trigger drive signal are detected. 9. The shooting game device according to claim 8, wherein the detection device is equipped with a hit warning device that generates a visual display to warn of a hit at the aim of the gun when the coded signal is detected. 10. The shooting game device according to claim 1 or 8, wherein the transmitting device is constituted by a plurality of infrared light emitting diodes attached to a helmet worn by each player. 11. The shooting game device according to claim 8, wherein the trigger of the gun is configured to be prevented from being operated by a player who is hit by a shot. 12. The shooting game device according to claim 1 or 8, wherein the data processing device includes a device that prevents each player from repeatedly shooting another player within a predetermined time period. 13. The shooting game device according to claim 1, wherein the arena is provided with an obstacle that obstructs the free movement of the players. 14. The shooting game device according to claim 13, wherein a shooting device is provided at each obstacle to shoot at all players and reduce their scores. 15. The shooting game device according to claim 13, wherein the obstacle is provided with a passageway that opens and closes periodically to provide a hiding place for the player. 16. The shooting game device according to claim 13, wherein the arena is further provided with targets that are shot by all the players to increase their scores. 17. The shooting game device according to claim 8, wherein each player's gun is provided with a device that generates an audible sound or a light beam or both when the trigger of the gun is actuated. 18. The shooting game device according to claim 8, comprising a power source that supplies power to a player's helmet, vest, and gun, and can be worn as a belt by each player.