JP2016073663A - Program and display system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an environment allowing users to enjoy a game with a light heart by effectively using smartphones and tablet terminals and taking account of operational habit of each individual user.SOLUTION: A terminal display control program for using a terminal device that includes a touch panel integrated with a display part, as a controller of a game includes: a reception step S103 of receiving information representing a controller image for use in the game; and customizing processing steps S104 and S105 of setting at least one of presence/absence of function for operators in the received controller image, the number thereof, the dimension, the shape and the arrangement position, and varying a state of the controller image to be displayed on the display part according to the set content and an operation reference of the operators according to the input in the touch panel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a program used for a smartphone or a tablet terminal, and a display system.

  In the progress of the game, the importance of the voice input of the player is increased, and solidarity is provided between a plurality of players, and a sense of accomplishment is achieved by a plurality of players advancing the game together. For the purpose of making the player more entertained, a technique has been proposed in which a plurality of characters on a game perform a specific action different from a normal action only when a plurality of players make sounds almost simultaneously. ing. (For example, Patent Document 1)

JP 2003-135845 A

  The above-mentioned patent document is a game program technology that progresses by causing a plurality of characters displayed on a display screen to perform desired actions by different player operations. An example of using this controller is described in the description of the embodiment of the invention (paragraphs [0017] to) and the drawings (FIG. 1 and the like).

  By the way, in recent years, instead of a conventional mobile phone called feature phone, it has a touch panel integrated with a relatively large display screen called a smartphone, which is about 4 inches diagonal, and has a data communication function. Mobile terminals with a wide range of devices are widely used.

  In addition, in response to the need for a display capacity larger than that of the smartphone, a tablet personal computer (hereinafter referred to as “tablet terminal”) having a large display screen with a diagonal of about 10 inches and a communication function. ) Is also increasing.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to make effective use of smartphones and tablet terminals owned by general users, and to take into account operational discrepancies of individual users. Then, it is providing the program and display system which can implement | achieve the environment which enjoys a game casually.

  One embodiment of the present invention is a program for using a terminal device including a touch panel integrated with a display unit as a game controller, and a controller image used in the game is displayed on the display unit. A detection step of detecting one slide operation on the touch panel when displayed, and detecting in which region of the plurality of operating elements included in the controller image a touch position by the one slide operation; When it is detected by the detection step that the touch position by the one-slide operation is in any region of the plurality of operators, an operation signal corresponding to each of the operators in the region is transmitted, and the region And an operation signal transmission step for executing a process corresponding to each of the control elements. .

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to implement | achieve the environment which enjoys a game casually in consideration of the wrinkles on each user's operation etc. effectively using the smart phone, tablet terminal, etc. which a general user owns.

The figure which shows the example of the implementation | achievement environment of the game system which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions on the function of an electronic circuit common to the tablet terminal and smart phone which concern on the embodiment. The sequence diagram which shows collectively the processing content from starting a game between a master machine and a slave machine concerning the embodiment until it runs. The figure which shows the case where two smart phones select the controller image of the same pattern and perform a game with respect to the tablet terminal which concerns on the same embodiment. The figure explaining the selection example and each operation | movement of the button for moving the character which concerns on the embodiment. The figure explaining operation | movement of the button which imitated the analog stick for moving the character which concerns on the embodiment. The figure explaining continuous operation with respect to two adjacent buttons which concern on the embodiment. The figure explaining simultaneous operation with respect to two adjacent buttons which concern on the embodiment. The figure explaining the 1st and 2nd method of variably setting the detection area | region of the simultaneous operation with respect to two adjacent buttons which concern on the embodiment. The figure explaining the 3rd method of variably setting the detection area of simultaneous operation with respect to two buttons concerning the embodiment. The figure explaining the method of arrange | positioning a button in the arbitrary positions which concern on the embodiment. The figure explaining the method of correct | amending the button arrange | positioned in the arbitrary positions which concern on the embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the implementation | achievement environment of the game system which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The sequence diagram which shows collectively the processing content in the game between the game server apparatus which concerns on the embodiment, a master machine, and a slave machine. The figure which shows the case where two smart phones select a controller image alternately and perform a game with respect to the tablet terminal which concerns on the same embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a game system according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system environment according to the present embodiment. In the same figure, a tablet terminal M serving as a sharing machine and a plurality of, for example, four smartphones S1 to S4 operated by a user, respectively, are Bluetooth (registered trademark) (hereinafter referred to as “Bluetooth”) which is a short-range wireless communication standard. Wirelessly connected to each other by technology.

  The game is executed with a system configuration including the tablet terminal M and the smartphones S1 to S4. Here, the tablet terminal M functions as a master machine that becomes a “parent” in the progress of the game, and performs the progress of the game and the display of the game image in response to operations on the smartphones S1 to S4.

  The tablet terminal M desirably has a large display screen as compared with the smartphones S1 to S4, but may be a portable terminal having the same form as the smartphones S1 to S4.

  One of the smartphones S1 to S4 functions as a game controller that is operated by each user with a slave device that is a “child”, displays an image of the game controller on the display unit, and accepts a user operation by operating the touch panel. And a corresponding operation signal is transmitted to the tablet terminal M.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional hardware configuration of the electronic circuit common to the tablet terminal M and the smartphones S1 to S4. In this figure, the CPU 11 controls the overall operation of the tablet terminal M (or smartphones S1 to S4). The main memory 12, solid state drive (SSD) 13, 3G & 4G is connected to the CPU 11 via the system bus SB. Communication unit 14, wireless LAN communication unit 15, short-range wireless communication unit 16, external memory card 17, display unit 18, touch panel input unit 19, key input unit 20, voice processing unit 21, image processing unit 22, triaxial acceleration sensor 23 and a vibrator 24 are connected.

  The CPU 11 reads out an operation program (OS and application program that operates on the OS) and standard data stored in the solid state drive 13, develops and stores them in the main memory 12, and executes the program Thus, the overall operation of the tablet terminal M (or the smartphones S1 to S4) is controlled in an integrated manner.

  The main memory 12 is constituted by an SRAM, for example, and functions as a work memory for the CPU 11. The solid state drive 13 is composed of a non-volatile memory, such as a flash memory. In addition to the above-described operation program and various fixed data, various contents such as image data are used as storage media for the tablet terminal M (or smartphones S1 to S4). And music data.

  The 3G & 4G communication unit 14 is based on the third generation mobile communication system compliant with the IMT-2000 standard and the fourth generation mobile communication system compliant with the IMT-Advanced standard. It is a communication unit that operates in a dual mode to transmit and receive data.

  The wireless LAN communication unit 15 transmits / receives data to / from the nearest access point (not shown) or the like via the antenna 26 based on, for example, the IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n standard.

  The short-range wireless communication unit 16 transmits / receives data to / from other Bluetooth standard devices within the range of class 2 (within a radius of about 10 m), for example, via the antenna 27.

  The external memory card 17 is a medium for expanding the storage capacity of the solid state drive 13, which is detachably attached by the user of the tablet terminal M (or the smartphone S <b> 1 to S <b> 4).

  The display unit 18 includes a TFT color liquid crystal panel with a backlight and its driving unit, and displays various images.

  The touch panel input unit 19 is configured integrally with the display unit 18 using a transparent electrode, and generates and outputs two-dimensional position coordinate information corresponding to a user's touch operation.

  The key input unit 20 includes several key switches including a power key and a shutter key for a camera function provided on the outer surface of the casing of the tablet terminal M (or the smartphone S1 to S4), and a drive circuit thereof.

  The audio processing unit 21 converts the digital audio data provided via the system bus SB into an analog signal and outputs it from the speaker 28, while sampling an analog audio signal input from the microphone 29, converts it into digital data, and outputs the digital data.

  The image processing unit 22 responds to an optical image focused on the imaging surface of the solid-state imaging device 31 configured by, for example, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CMOS image sensor via the optical lens system 30. Then, the image signal output from the solid-state imaging device 31 is converted into digital data, and if the file format is set in advance, for example, if it is a still image, file data in which the data amount is compressed by JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is generated and output. To do.

Next, the operation in the above embodiment will be described.
In the operation shown below, the CPU 11 reads the operation program stored in the solid state drive 13 as described above, and develops and stores it on the main memory 12 in both the tablet terminal M and the smartphones S1 to S4. Run on. The operation program stored in the solid-state drive 13 is not limited to the one stored in the solid-state drive 13 at the time of factory shipment of the tablet terminal M (or smartphone S1 to S4), but the tablet terminal M (or smartphone S1). To S4) include programs input from the outside via the antenna 25 and the 3G & 4G communication unit 14, or the antenna 26 and the wireless LAN communication unit 15.

  FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram collectively showing the processing contents from the start of the game to the execution between the tablet terminal M as the master machine and the smartphones S1 to S4 as the slave machines.

  Initially, the tablet terminal M and the smartphones S1 to S4 execute pairing processing based on the Bluetooth standard, and establish a wireless connection state between the tablet terminal M as a master machine and the smartphones S1 to S4 as slave machines ( Step M101, S101). This pairing process is executed once between the tablet terminal M and the smartphones S1 to S4, so that it can be omitted during the second and subsequent game executions.

  Thereafter, the application program for the parent device of the corresponding game is activated on the tablet terminal M side (step M102). On one of the smartphones S1 to S4, an application program for the child device of the corresponding game is started (step M102).

  Here, a controller image used in the game is designated from the tablet terminal M to the smartphones S1 to S4 (step M103). With respect to the designation of the controller image, a plurality of pattern options can be designated and the user can select an arbitrary controller on the smartphones S1 to S4 as long as the operation buttons such as buttons and analog sticks necessary for the game are included. An image may be selected.

  Each of the smartphones S1 to S4 selects an arbitrary one from a plurality of controller images as necessary, and performs setting of the controller in accordance with an operation on the touch panel input unit 19 (step S103).

  FIG. 4 shows an example in which the smartphone S1 and S2 both select the controller image of the same pattern and execute the game on the tablet terminal M. In this game, a character C1 that is operated by an operation on the smartphone S1 and a character C2 that is operated by an operation on the smartphone S2 are displayed on the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M, and these characters C1 and C2 are scored faster. It is a game that moves to pass the line.

  In this case, in the controller images displayed on the smartphones S1 and S2, the operation of each button indicated by “1” to “8” is used to start and end the game, to operate the moving speed, and to interfere with other characters. For example, it is assumed that the basic movement direction of the character is operated by operating the cross key “9”.

  In addition, two operators ASL, ASR and the like imitating an analog stick at the bottom of the screen are indicated by broken lines as not being used in this game.

  After setting the controller image in step S103, on the smartphone S1 to S4 side, customization settings can be made by the user's arbitrary selection, specifically, the presence / absence, number, size, etc. of the functions for the operation elements in the controller image. The CPU 11 determines whether or not to variably set at least one of the shape and the arrangement position based on the operation on the touch panel input unit 19 (step S104).

  When the user performs a corresponding operation to customize the controller image, the CPU 11 receives the operation and executes necessary customization processing (step S105). Specific various customization processes will be described in detail later.

  After executing the customization process in accordance with the user's option, the smartphones S1 to S4 notify the tablet terminal M that the game is ready to start (step S106).

  On the tablet terminal M side, it waits for notifications indicating that it is ready to start from all the smartphones S1 to S4 that have established the connection state by the pairing process in step M101 (step M104). After confirmation, the start of the game is notified again to the smartphones S1 to S4 (step M105).

  After designating the start of the game in this manner, the tablet terminal M side executes the game progress process to update the display on the display unit 18 (step M106), and then displays the controller S1 on the smartphone S1 to S1. Information such as an image to be displayed on the S4 side, for example, an operation button temporarily enabled or a score image, is transmitted to the smartphones S1 to S4 as necessary (step M107).

  Furthermore, the tablet terminal M determines whether or not an operation signal is received from any one of the smartphones S1 to S4 (step M108). (Step M109) Returning to the processing from step M106 in order to shift to the next game development by utilizing the received operation signal if necessary.

  Thus, the tablet terminal M continues to control the progress of the game while receiving the operation signals from the smartphones S1 to S4 by repeatedly executing the processes of steps M106 to M109.

  On one smartphone S1-S4 side, after notifying the tablet terminal M that the game is ready to start in step S106, in response to this, the game terminal actually starts the game from the tablet terminal M side. In response to the notification, the game is started (step S107).

  Here, each of the smartphones S1 to S4 determines whether or not an operation image or the like sent from the tablet terminal M is received (step S108), and if received, the received information is included in the received information. Based on this, processing such as reflecting the display of the controller image on the display unit 18 is executed (step S109).

  Further, on the smartphone S1 to S4 side, it is determined whether or not there has been an operation in accordance with an operation signal from the touch panel input unit 19 (step S110). If it is determined that an operation has been performed, an operation signal corresponding to the operation is generated. It transmits to the tablet terminal M side (step S111).

  In addition, in the smartphones S <b> 1 to S <b> 4, after executing the correction setting for the operation element such as a button operated at that time from the content determined to have been operated in step S <b> 110 and the operation history so far (step S <b> 112) The process returns to step S108.

In this way, in the smartphones S1 to S4, by repeatedly executing the processing of the above steps S108 to S112, the buttons, analog sticks, and the like that are displayed on the display unit 18 while receiving the user's input operation on the controller image and continuing the game. Continue to execute the correction process for the operator.
It should be noted that the customization process for the arbitrary game controller of the user in step S105 can be executed not only before the game is started but also during the game after the game is started.

Next, some specific examples of the above-described customization processing and correction processing of the game controller will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a selection example of buttons for moving the character in the controller image and each operation that can be selected by the user of the smartphones S1 to S4 through the customization process.
5A-1 and 5A-2 are four directions with one button, which is generally referred to as a “cross key” or the like by customization processing on the smartphone Sn (n: any one of 1 to 4) side. When the controller image including the button B11 instructing the movement to any of the above is selected and the button B11 is operated, the character Cn (n: 1 to 1) displayed on the tablet terminal M side in accordance with the operation is selected. 4) The movement state is exemplified.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5A-1, when the user presses the “right” side of the button B11 as indicated by the arrow A11, the corresponding character Cn is displayed on the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M. The state moved to the “right” side is shown.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5 (A-2), the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M responds by releasing the pressing operation on the “right” side in the button B11 so far as indicated by the arrow A12. The character Cn to be stopped stops moving to the “right” side.

  In FIG. 5B, on the smartphone Sn (n: any one of 1 to 4) side, a controller image including a button B12 instructing movement in any of eight directions with one button is selected, and the button B12 is selected. When operation is performed, the movement state of character Cn (n: any of 1-4) displayed on the tablet terminal M side with the operation is illustrated.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the user presses the “lower right” side in the button B12 as indicated by the arrow A12, the corresponding character Cn is displayed on the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M as “ The state of moving to the “lower right” side is shown.

  FIG. 5 (C) selects a controller image including a button B13 for instructing movement in any of four directions with four independent buttons on the smartphone Sn (n: any one of 1 to 4) side. When button B13 is operated, the movement state of character Cn (n: any of 1-4) displayed on the tablet terminal M side in connection with the operation is illustrated.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the user presses the button on the “right” side in the button B13 as indicated by the arrow A13, the corresponding character Cn is displayed on the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M. The state of moving to the “right” side is shown.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a button simulating an analog stick for moving a character in a controller image, which can be selected by customization processing by the users of the smartphones S1 to S4.
Here, a button imitating an analog stick is represented as a button image B21 made of a double circular figure that is a concentric circle (when no operation is performed). In this case, the inner circle indicates the operation element, the outer circle indicates the operation range, and the inner circle is moved by sliding in any direction while touching the inner circle within the outer circle. The position is moved and displayed so as to follow the touch position. By detecting the moving direction and the moving amount in that case, it becomes possible to display the character Cn arbitrarily in any step in any direction of 360 ° and to move the moving speed corresponding to the operation. .

  That is, as shown in FIG. 6A, the user touches the inside of the circle inside the button B21 as indicated by the arrow A21 on the smartphone Sn (n: any one of 1 to 4) side, and touches it as it is. As shown in FIG. 6 (B) while maintaining the state, the touch panel input unit 19 detects the coordinates “+3, +2” in the operation direction by performing a sliding operation to the “upper right” side indicated by the arrow A22. A state in which the corresponding character Cn has moved in the “upper right” direction according to the coordinate value on the display unit 18 of M is shown.

  Further, from the state shown in FIG. 6B, this time, as shown in FIG. 6C, the inside of the inside of the button B21 is touched as indicated by an arrow A22 and the touched state is maintained as it is. , The coordinate “−5, −5” of the operation direction is detected by the touch panel input unit 19, and the corresponding character Cn is displayed on the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M. A state of moving in the “lower left” direction according to the coordinate value is shown.

  Thereafter, in FIG. 6D, when the user releases and releases the touch operation with the inner circle in the button B21 so far as indicated by the arrow A24, the corresponding character is displayed on the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M. Cn stops moving to the “lower left” side.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a continuous operation on two adjacent buttons in the controller image that can be selected by the user of the smartphones S1 to S4 through the customization process.

In this case, a guide message and an example of operation such as “If you want to set a continuous key, please operate so as to cross the“ α ”button and the“ β ”button at once.” By displaying the image and accepting the operation, the operation can be set.
Here, two windows W11 and W12 are displayed in the game image on the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M, and any of the two buttons B31 and B32 adjacent on the smartphone Sn (n: any one of 1 to 4) side is displayed. A case where the item “α” is displayed in the corresponding window W11 and the item “β” is temporarily displayed in the window W12 when the touch operation is performed will be described.

  That is, in FIG. 7A, the user touches and touches the two adjacent buttons B31 and B32 on the left side of the button B31 located on the left side as indicated by an arrow A31 with the smartphone Sn. While maintaining the state, the slide operation is performed to the “right” side indicated by the arrow A32 as shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 7C, when the touch position enters the area of the button B31 as indicated by an arrow A33, the touch panel input unit 19 detects the state and sends a corresponding operation signal to the tablet terminal M from the smartphone Sn side. By transmitting, the item “α” appears in the window W11 on the tablet terminal M side.

  Thereafter, in FIG. 7D, when the touch position is removed from the button B31 by the further slide operation as indicated by an arrow A34, the touch panel input unit 19 detects that the touch operation at the button B21 has been released, and the smartphone Sn side The transmission of the operation signal to the tablet terminal M is stopped. On the tablet terminal M side, the item “α” that has appeared in the window W11 so far is deleted.

  Further, in FIG. 7E, the touch panel input unit 19 detects the state when the touch position enters the area of the next button B32 by further sliding operation as indicated by an arrow A35, and the tablet terminal M from the smartphone Sn side. By transmitting a corresponding operation signal to “”, the item “β” appears in the window W12 on the tablet terminal M side.

  7F, when the user lifts his / her finger from the touch panel input unit 19 as indicated by an arrow A36, the touch panel input unit 19 detects that the touch operation with the button B32 is lost, and the tablet terminal from the smartphone Sn side. The transmission of the operation signal to M is stopped. On the tablet terminal M side, the item “β” that has appeared in the window W12 is deleted.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a simultaneous operation on two adjacent buttons in the controller image that can be selected by the user of the smartphones S1 to S4 through the customization process.

In this case, a guide message such as “If you want to set simultaneous keys, please operate so as to cross two buttons you want to set at once” and an image of the operation example are displayed on the display unit 18 during customization setting. By displaying and accepting the operation, the operation can be set.
Here, two windows W21 and W22 are displayed in the game image on the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M, and between the two buttons B41 and B42 adjacent on the smartphone Sn (n: any one of 1 to 4) side. When an overlapping area including is touched, an item “α” is displayed in the corresponding window W21 and an item “β” is displayed in the window W22 so as to appear at the same time.

  That is, in FIG. 8A, the user touches and touches the two adjacent buttons B41 and B42 on the left side of the button B41 located on the left side as indicated by an arrow A41 with the smartphone Sn. While maintaining the state, as shown in FIG. 8B, the slide operation is performed to the right side indicated by the arrow A42.

  In FIG. 8C, when the touch position enters the area of the button B41 as indicated by an arrow A43, the touch panel input unit 19 detects the state and sends a corresponding operation signal to the tablet terminal M from the smartphone Sn side. By transmitting, the item “α” appears in the window W21 on the tablet terminal M side.

  Thereafter, in FIG. 8D, when the touch position enters the area AR11 spanning both the buttons B41 and B42 by further sliding operation indicated by the arrow A44, the touch panel input unit 19 has two buttons. It detects that the area | region corresponding to is operated and transmits the operation signal with respect to the tablet terminal M from the smart phone Sn side. On the tablet terminal M side, in response to this operation signal, in addition to the item “α” that has been displayed in the window W21 until then, the item “β” is also displayed in the window W22 at the same time and displayed.

  Further, in FIG. 8E, as indicated by an arrow A45, the touch position deviates from the area AR11 straddling both the buttons by a further sliding operation, and the touch panel input unit 19 enters the area only for the next button B42. By detecting the state and transmitting a corresponding operation signal from the smartphone Sn side to the tablet terminal M, the tablet terminal M side deletes the item “α” that has appeared in the window W21, and the window W12 Switch to only display item “β”.

  8F, when the user lifts his / her finger from the touch panel input unit 19 as indicated by an arrow A46, the touch panel input unit 19 detects that the touch operation with the button B42 is lost, and the tablet terminal from the smartphone Sn side. The transmission of the operation signal to M is stopped. On the tablet terminal M side, the item “β” that has appeared in the window W22 is deleted.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing first and second methods for variably setting a detection region for simultaneous operation on two adjacent buttons in a controller image, which is executed by a user of the smartphones S1 to S4 through customization processing.

  Here, the two buttons B51 and B52 are displayed adjacent to each other with an appropriate gap on the display unit 18 of the smart phone Sn (any one of n: 1 to 4) and span between the two buttons including the gap. It is assumed that the overlapping area AR21 is displayed with a dotted line, and the “Edit” button B50 is displayed on the upper left side of the screen.

  In FIG. 9A, when the user of the smartphone Sn touches the “Edit” button B50 as indicated by the arrow A51, the “Edit” button B50 is switched to the “Save” button B53, and the mode is changed to the edit mode.

  In FIG. 9B, in this editing mode, the user pinches out the overlapping area AR21 with two fingers as shown by the arrow A52, thereby enlarging the overlapping area AR21.

  Further, in FIG. 9C, the two fingers are rotated counterclockwise as indicated by arrows A53 and A53 ′ from the state where the pinch-out operation has been performed, so that the enlargement according to the rotation angle. It is possible to set the overlap area AR21 tilted.

  Thereafter, in FIG. 9D, when it is determined that the size, shape, inclination, etc. of the overlapping area AR21 are in a desired state, the user releases his / her finger from the touch panel input unit 19 as indicated by an arrow A54. The overlapping area AR21 is set in a temporary state.

  In FIG. 9E, the overlap area AR21 at that time is determined as a result of the touch operation of the “Save” button B53 as indicated by an arrow A55.

  By performing such customization, for the overlapping area AR21 for determining the simultaneous operation of the buttons B51 and B52, for example, a drawing that jumps up from the lower left to the upper right in consideration of user's personal habit. Since it becomes easy to adapt the shape and the like of the overlapping area AR21 to the case where the operation is performed, the operability for the user is improved.

  Further, another method for setting the overlapping area AR22, which is different from those in FIGS. 9B to 9E, will be described.

  From the state described with reference to FIG. 9A, the user of the smartphone Sn touches the “Edit” button B50 as indicated by the arrow A51, and the “Edit” button B50 is switched to the “Save” button B53. Migrate to

  Here, in FIG. 9F, the user draws a closed figure as indicated by an arrow D11 on the touch panel input unit 19 with a finger so as to include the gap between the buttons B51 and B52 on the touch panel input unit 19. To do.

  In response to this operation, in FIG. 9G, it is assumed that the overlap area AR22 is set in a provisional state, and the “Save” button B53 is directly touched to confirm the overlap area AR22 at that time. Is set.

  By performing the setting by customization based on such a drawing operation, it is possible to more easily set the overlapping area AR22 for determining the simultaneous operation of the buttons B51 and B52.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for describing a third method for variably setting a detection region for simultaneous operations on two adjacent buttons in a controller image, which is executed by the user of the smartphones S1 to S4 through customization processing.

  Here, on the display unit 18 of the smartphone Sn (n: any one of 1 to 4), two buttons B61 and B62 are displayed adjacent to each other with an appropriate gap, and a “Start” button B60 is displayed on the upper left side of the screen. However, it is assumed that a guide message GM11 indicating that the trial position designation of the detection area is instructed on the lower end side of the screen and the number of times is designated, “Please try again” is displayed.

  In FIG. 10A, when the user of the smartphone Sn touches the “Start” button B60 as indicated by the arrow A61, the “Start” button B60 is switched to the “Cancel” button B63, and an attempt to specify the point position is started. To do.

  In FIG. 10 (B), the touched positions are successively touched by the designated number of times so that the user designates the overlapping area, and the touched positions are sequentially displayed on the display unit 18. The

  In FIG. 10C, when the designated number of touch operations are completed, an overlapping area AR31 that includes the designated number of touch positions is set, set in a temporary state, and displayed on the display unit 18. The

  At this time, in addition to the “Cancel” button B63, a “Yes” button B64 for confirming the overlapping area AR31 and a “Retry” button B65 for resetting are displayed at the upper end of the display unit 18. Then, a guide message GM12 prompting selection of either one is displayed on the lower end side of the screen.

  From this display state, when the “Retry” button B65 is touch-operated as shown by an arrow A63, the point position specification shown in FIG. 10B can be restored.

  On the other hand, when the “Yes” button B64 is touched as indicated by an arrow A62, the overlapping area AR31 at that time is set as confirmed in FIG.

  By such a predetermined number of point position designations, it is possible to more easily set the overlapping area AR31 for determining the simultaneous operation of the buttons B61 and B62 optimum for each user.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a method of arranging buttons at arbitrary positions in the controller image, which is executed by the user of the smartphones S1 to S4 through the customization process.

  In FIG. 11A, the user touches the display unit 18 on which no image of the smartphone Sn (n: any one of 1 to 4) is displayed with any finger as indicated by an arrow A71. Shall be.

  In FIG. 11B, the operated position is detected from the touch panel input unit 19 on the smartphone Sn side, and the button B71 is arranged and displayed at a corresponding position on the display unit 18. Here, a case where a button imitating an analog stick is arranged as an example of a button to be arranged is shown.

  The button B71 imitating the analog stick is expressed as a button image B71 composed of a double circular figure that is a concentric circle (when no operation is performed). In this case, the inner circle indicates the operation element, the outer circle indicates the operation range, and the inner circle is moved by sliding in any direction while touching the inner circle within the outer circle. The position is moved and displayed so as to follow the touch position. By detecting the moving direction and the moving amount in that case, it becomes possible to display the character Cn arbitrarily in any step in any direction of 360 ° and to move the moving speed corresponding to the operation. .

  That is, as shown in FIG. 11C, the user performs a touch operation on the inner side of the button B71 as indicated by the arrow A72 on the smartphone Sn side, and keeps the touched state to the “left” side. By performing the sliding operation, the inner circle moves and is displayed following the operation position in the range within the outer circle, and the operation signal is transmitted to the tablet terminal M side, and the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M is displayed. The corresponding character Cn moves in the “left” direction according to the operation direction.

Thereafter, in FIG. 11D, when the user removes the finger from the display unit 18 as indicated by an arrow A73, the image of the button image B71 is deleted from the display unit 18 by the detection of the touch panel input unit 19.
In this way, not only the button B71 imitating an analog stick but also other buttons, switches, and the like are arranged and set at arbitrary positions in the screen of the display unit 18 so that the user can perform operations according to his / her preference. A highly efficient controller can be realized.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a method of correcting the button position when the user of the smartphones S1 to S4 operates as a controller during actual game execution.

  In FIG. 12 (A), the user can select any position as indicated by an arrow A71 by a finger with respect to the display unit 18 on which no image of the smartphone Sn (n: any of 1 to 4) is displayed when the game is executed. Is touched.

  In FIG. 12B, the operated position is detected from the touch panel input unit 19 on the smartphone Sn side, and a button B81 simulating an analog stick is arranged and displayed at the corresponding position on the display unit 18.

  The button B81 simulating the analog stick is expressed as a button image made up of double circular figures that are concentric circles (when no operation is performed). In this case, the inner circle indicates the operation element, the outer circle indicates the operation range, and the inner circle is moved by sliding in any direction while touching the inner circle within the outer circle. The position is moved and displayed so as to follow the touch position. By detecting the moving direction and the moving amount in that case, it becomes possible to display the character Cn arbitrarily in any step in any direction of 360 ° and to move the moving speed corresponding to the operation. .

  In the case of the button image B81 shown in FIG. 12B, the user's operation position itself is the right end portion of the display unit 18 and cannot be displayed as a concentric image when no operation is performed. As a thing, while displaying the button image B81 in a state where the inner circle has moved to the right side of the outer circle from the beginning of the display, and transmitting the operation signal to the tablet terminal M side, the display unit of the tablet terminal M In 18, the corresponding character Cn moves in the “right” direction according to the operation direction.

  After that, in FIG. 12C, when the user operates the finger to a position away from the touch panel input unit 19 as indicated by an arrow A82, the operation is temporarily stopped at the touch panel input unit 19. The display of the button B81 is stopped and the transmission of the operation signal to the tablet terminal M is stopped. Accordingly, the movement of the display character Cn is stopped on the display unit 18 also on the tablet terminal M side.

  In FIG. 12D, when the user touches the finger again by returning the finger to the right end of the touch panel input unit 19 as indicated by an arrow A83, the inner circle moves again to the right in the outer circle. When the button image B81 is displayed in this state and the operation signal is transmitted to the tablet terminal M, the character Cn moves again in the “right” direction on the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M.

  Thus, even when the user who uses the smartphone Sn performs an operation to remove the display unit 18 and the touch panel input unit 19 during the operation of the smartphone Sn displaying the controller image, the display range of the button image B81 is displayed. In order to prevent the button image B81 from being displayed within the display range of the unit 18 in advance, the screen of the display unit 18 is never removed, and when the operation by the user returns again, Since the game is continued by reproducing the above, the user's operation mistake can be reliably corrected without impairing the operability even during the progress of the game.

  Further, when the user proceeds with the game, the user operates various operation buttons set with the arrangement position without looking at the controller image displayed on the display unit 18 of the smartphone Sn (any one of 1 to 4). There are many.

  For this reason, as described above, there are many cases in which the range of the button, the display unit 18 or the touch panel input unit 19 is removed and the operation is performed. However, as shown in FIG. By newly moving the button image, it is possible to ensure operability at the touch panel input unit 19.

  In the above embodiment, the controller image is selected and set by the customization process as described in FIG. 3 before starting the game. However, as described in FIGS. Customization processing such as selection and setting of the entire controller image and selection and setting of individual buttons constituting the controller image may be performed during the game execution.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, a smartphone or tablet terminal owned by a general user is effectively used, and an environment in which a user can easily enjoy a game is realized in consideration of the operational habits of individual users. It becomes possible.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 7, it is possible to set one drawing operation for a button as a plurality of adjacent operators as a continuous operation of the plurality of buttons. Considering the demands, operation with a controller with higher operability can be realized.

  In the above embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 8, it is possible to set an operation to a range including a plurality of buttons that are adjacent plural operators as a simultaneous operation of the plurality of buttons. Considering the user's request, it is possible to realize an operation by a controller with higher operability.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, as described in FIG. 9 above, since the user himself can arbitrarily set the range where the determination of the simultaneous operation is performed, the user's desire in executing the game is more reflected. Operation with a highly operable controller can be realized.

  In addition, in the above embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 10, the range for determining the simultaneous operation is set based on the user's operation tendency. Operation with a highly operable controller can be realized.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 above, the user can arbitrarily set the position of the button that imitates an analog stick that can be easily tasted for each user. Therefore, operation by a controller with higher operability can be realized.

  In addition, although not demonstrated in the said embodiment, the controller displayed on the display part 18 of smart phone Sn (any of 1-4) in the process of operating the button imitating the analog stick which the user set the arrangement position, for example When operating without looking at the image, it is often considered that the operation is performed outside the range of the button. Therefore, the CPU 11 detects the amount and direction of displacement of the operation position based on the output from the touch panel input unit 19, and detects it. Correction may be made so that the position of the button imitating the analog stick is moved based on the amount and direction of the deviation of the operation position.

  Thus, even if the operation position of the button imitating the analog stick is mistaken without the user's knowledge, the game can be continued without uselessly interrupting the game or causing a disadvantage in the game.

  In addition, in the above embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 12 above, the operation position of the button imitating the analog stick is limited within the screen of the display unit 18. The user's operation mistake can be avoided without impairing the operability for the above operation.

  Although not described in the above embodiment, by associating the progress of the game with the setting conditions for customization, for example, a specific customization process cannot be executed unless a specific item is acquired depending on the progress of the game, In addition, the gameability is increased and a variety of game environments can be provided.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a game system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of a system environment according to the present embodiment. In the figure, the game is executed with a configuration including a tablet terminal M serving as a sharing machine and a plurality of, for example, four smartphones S1 to S4 operated by a user. Here, the tablet terminal M functions as a master machine that becomes a “parent” in the progress of the game, and performs the progress of the game and the display of the game image in response to operations on the smartphones S1 to S4.

  The tablet terminal M desirably has a large display screen as compared with the smartphones S1 to S4, but may be a portable terminal having the same form as the smartphones S1 to S4.

  One of the smartphones S1 to S4 functions as a game controller that is operated by each user with a slave device that is a “child”, displays an image of the game controller on the display unit, and accepts a user operation by operating the touch panel. And a corresponding operation signal is transmitted to the tablet terminal M.

  The tablet terminal M and the smartphones S1 to S4 are connected to the web server device SV via the network NW including the Internet via the access point (AP) B1 or the nearest base station B2.

  Regarding the hardware configuration of the electronic circuit functions common to the tablet terminal M and the smartphones S1 to S4, it is basically the same as the contents shown in FIG. The illustration and description of the same reference numerals are omitted.

  Also, the hardware configuration of the electronic circuit of the web server device SV is assumed to be the same as the general configuration, and illustration and description thereof are omitted.

The operation of this embodiment will be described below.
FIG. 14 summarizes the processing contents executed during the game between the web server device SV that controls and controls the entire game, the tablet terminal M that is a master device, and the smartphones S1 to S4 that are slave devices. FIG.

  In addition, the game executed in this system is a game of order, in which a plurality of smartphones S1 to S4 perform necessary operations in accordance with the turn, which is common in, for example, a card game. It is assumed that users of smartphones S1 to S4 who are not only need to perform an operation only by looking at the status of the game displayed on the tablet terminal M.

  During the game, the web server device SV accepts reception of an operation signal corresponding to the user's operation of the terminal that is the turn in the smartphones S1 to S4 (step S201), and whether or not the result is received. By repeatedly determining (step S202), an operation signal from the user is waited.

  When an operation signal is received from the device that is turned during the smartphones S1 to S4, if the web server device SV determines that there is reception in step S202, the game progress process is executed according to the received operation signal. First, the shared image data for the tablet terminal M is updated and transmitted to the tablet terminal M for display (step S204).

  The tablet terminal M always waits for an image to be received from the web server device SV (step S301). When it is determined that the image has been received, the image data is received and expanded (step S302). After the shared image is displayed on the display unit 18 (step S303), the process returns to step S301 so as to receive further next image data.

At this time, the web server device SV creates and transmits a standby image to a smartphone other than the smartphone Sn (n: any one of 1 to 4) that needs to be operated in the next turn. An image is displayed (step S205).
Further, the web server device SV is related to a smartphone Sn (n: any one of 1 to 4) that needs to be operated in the next turn, such as an operated button in consideration of history information of operation signals up to the previous time. After executing the correction setting for the operator (step S206), the controller image data after correction is transmitted to the smartphone Sn (step S207), and the process returns to step S201 to respond to the operation.

  One of the smartphones S1 to S4 always waits for an image to be received from the web server device SV (step S401). Upon determining that the image has been received, the image data is received and expanded. (Step S402), it is determined whether or not the next is a stand-by turn depending on whether or not the image does not require a corresponding operation (Step S403).

  If it is determined that it is a standby turn, the developed standby image is displayed on the display unit 18 (step S404), and input by a touch operation or the like on the touch panel input unit 19 is temporarily invalidated. After the unnecessary input process is omitted, the process returns to the process from step S401 to wait for the next turn again.

  If it is determined in step S403 that the operation is not a standby turn but a turn that requires operation, the smartphone Sn detects the position of an operator such as a button based on the received image data, that is, the operation history so far. A controller image with a customized size or the like is displayed on the display unit 18 (step S405), and a wait is made for any operation (step S406).

  Then, when an operation is performed, an operation signal corresponding to the operation is transmitted to the web server device SV by a signal from the touch panel input unit 19 (step S407), and then the process returns to step S401 again.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating the states of the tablet terminal M and the smartphones S1 and S2 in particular while extracting the game.

  FIG. 15A shows a state in which the smartphone S1 operated by the user “player A” is in the order of operation. Here, a shared image representing the situation of each player corresponding to the game progress at that time is displayed on the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M together with a guide message “Turn player A”. .

  On the other hand, in the smart phone S1 of the turn that needs to be operated, the cross button B91 is displayed on the left end side of the screen here based on the controller image data sent from the web server device SV, and the user indicates by the arrow A91. It is assumed that the “right” side of the button B91 is operated.

  At this time, the smartphone S2, which is not a turn, displays the advertisement image WI1 as a standby image sent from the web server device SV, and the touch operation by the touch panel input unit 19 is invalidated.

  FIG. 15B shows a state in which the operation by the smartphone S1 is thereafter ended and the smartphone S2 operated by the user “player B” is turned. Here, a shared image representing the situation of each player corresponding to the game progress at that time is displayed on the display unit 18 of the tablet terminal M together with a guide message “Player B is Turn”. .

  On the other hand, in the smart phone S2 of the turn that needs to be operated, the cross button B92 is displayed on the left end side of the screen here based on the controller image data sent from the web server device SV, and the user indicates by the arrow A92. It is assumed that the “right” side of the button B92 is operated.

  At this time, the smartphone S1 that has already finished the turn displays the advertisement image WI2 as a standby image sent from the web server device SV, and the touch operation by the touch panel input unit 19 is invalidated.

  In the above embodiment, the case where an advertisement image is displayed as a standby image on a terminal device other than a turn that does not require an operation on the game has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, Mini-games, tutorials, game guide manuals, and the like may be displayed.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, a smartphone or tablet terminal owned by a general user is effectively used, and an environment in which a user can easily enjoy a game is realized in consideration of the operational habits of individual users. It becomes possible.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, when executing a game with an order such as a card game, the terminal device that is in a standby state outside the turn is not directly related to the above-described game. By providing images such as manuals, it is possible to present various types of information other than games to the user by effectively using images provided online from the web server device SV, not a closed system, and waiting time is effective. It becomes possible to utilize it.

  In addition, although the 1st and 2nd embodiment both demonstrated the case where a game is performed with the tablet terminal M and four smart phones S1-S4, the user side which participates in a game has a touchscreen display part at least. If the information terminal device is provided, a similar game environment can be realized, and the type of the information terminal device used by the user, the specific contents of the controller image, and the like are not limited.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. Further, the functions executed in the above-described embodiments may be combined as appropriate as possible. The above-described embodiment includes various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by an appropriate combination of a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent requirements are deleted from all the constituent requirements shown in the embodiment, if the effect is obtained, a configuration from which the constituent requirements are deleted can be extracted as an invention.
The invention described in the scope of the original claims of the original application of the present application will be appended below.
[1]
A terminal display control program for using a terminal device having a touch panel integrated with a display unit as a game controller,
A reception step for receiving information indicating a controller image used in the game;
A setting step for setting at least one of the presence / absence, number, size, shape, and arrangement position of the function for the operation element in the controller image received in the reception step;
In accordance with the contents set in the setting step, the control step has a control step for varying the state of the controller image displayed on the display unit and the operation reference of the operation element according to the input on the touch panel. Terminal display control program.
[2]
[1] The terminal display control program according to [1], wherein the setting step sets one drawing operation for a button as a plurality of adjacent operators as a continuous operation of the plurality of buttons.
[3]
The terminal display control program according to [1], wherein the setting step sets an operation to a range including a plurality of buttons as adjacent operation elements as a simultaneous operation of the plurality of buttons.
[4]
[3] The terminal display control program according to [3], wherein in the setting step, a range including a space between the buttons can be arbitrarily set to enable simultaneous operation of the plurality of buttons.
[5]
[3] In the setting step, the simultaneous operation of the plurality of buttons is enabled and a range including the buttons can be set based on the simultaneous operation of the plurality of buttons in a certain period. Terminal display control program.
[6]
The terminal setting control program according to [1], wherein the setting step sets a position where an analog stick as an operator is arranged.
[7]
A deviation detecting step for detecting the amount and direction of deviation of the operation position with respect to the analog stick as the operation element;
[6] The method further comprises a position correction step of moving the arrangement position of the analog stick set in the setting step based on the amount and direction of the shift of the operation position detected in the shift detection step [6] The terminal display control program described.
[8]
The terminal display control program according to [6] or [7], further comprising a position restriction step for restricting an arrangement position of the analog stick according to a display range of the display unit.
[9]
The terminal display control program according to [1], further comprising a setting restriction step for restricting a setting condition in the setting step according to a progress state of the game.
[10]
A terminal display system for executing a game between a plurality of terminal devices via a network,
The terminal device that becomes a shared machine
Operation accepting means for accepting information based on an operation at a terminal device other than the sharing machine;
Game progress means for displaying a game image reflecting the information received by the operation accepting means in the game content;
Terminal devices other than the above sharer
A display unit;
A touch panel integrated with the display unit;
Image receiving means for receiving information indicating a controller image used in the game;
Setting means for setting at least one of presence / absence, number, size, shape, and arrangement position of the function for the operation element in the controller image received by the image receiving means;
According to the content set by the setting means, the control means for changing the state of the controller image displayed on the display unit and the operation reference of the operation element according to the input on the touch panel is provided. Terminal display system.
[11]
A server device that provides a game to a plurality of terminal devices each having a touch panel integrated with a display unit connected via a network,
Share setting means for accepting an operation for setting a sharing machine for displaying an image for sharing among the plurality of terminal devices;
Operation accepting means for accepting information based on an operation at a terminal device other than the sharing machine;
Game progress means for displaying on the terminal device of the sharing machine a game image reflecting the information received by the operation accepting means in the game content;
First transmission means for transmitting and displaying information indicating a controller image used in a game to a terminal device other than the sharing device;
Setting accepting means for accepting at least one setting information of presence / absence, number, size, shape, and arrangement position of a function for an operator in a controller image based on an operation on a terminal device other than the sharing device;
Control means for varying the state of the controller image displayed on the display unit of the terminal device other than the sharing machine and the operation reference of the operator according to the input on the touch panel according to the content received by the setting receiving means. A server apparatus comprising:
[12]
Second transmission means for transmitting and displaying information on an operation standby image instead of information indicating a controller image used in the game and corresponding to the progress of the game to a terminal device other than the sharing machine [11] The server device according to [11], which is provided.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... CPU, 12 ... Main memory, 13 ... Solid state drive (SSD), 14 ... 3G & 4G communication part, 15 ... Wireless LAN communication part, 16 ... Near field communication part, 17 ... External memory card, 18 ... Display part, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 19 ... Touch panel input part, 20 ... Key input part, 21 ... Sound processing part, 22 ... Image processing part, 23 ... Triaxial acceleration sensor, 24 ... Vibrator, 25-127 ... Antenna, 28 ... Speaker, 29 ... Microphone, 30 ... Optical lens system, 31 ... Solid-state imaging device, ASL, ASR ... Analog stick part, B1 ... Access point (AP), B2 ... Base station, M ... Tablet terminal, NW ... Network, S1-S4 ... Smartphone, SV ... Web Server device, WI1, WI2,... Commercial image (standby image).

Claims (9)

A program for using a terminal device having a touch panel integrated with a display unit as a game controller,
In the terminal device,
One slide operation on the touch panel when a controller image used in the game is displayed on the display unit is detected, and the touch position by the one slide operation is any region of the plurality of operators included in the controller image A detection step for detecting whether or not it is within,
When it is detected by the detection step that the touch position by the one slide operation is in any region of the plurality of operating elements, an operation signal corresponding to each of the operating elements in the area is transmitted, A program for executing an operation signal transmitting step for executing processing corresponding to each of the operators in the area. A program for using a terminal device having a touch panel integrated with a display unit as a game controller,
In the terminal device,
One slide operation on the touch panel when a controller image used in the game is displayed on the display unit is detected, and the touch position by the one slide operation is any region of the plurality of operators included in the controller image A detection step of detecting whether the current position is in an overlapping region that extends between two adjacent operating elements among the plurality of operating elements;
When it is detected by the detection step that the touch position by the one slide operation is in the overlapping area, an operation signal corresponding to two operating elements across the overlapping area is transmitted, and the overlapping area is A program for executing an operation signal transmission step for executing processing corresponding to each of two straddling operators.   Furthermore, the program of Claim 1 or Claim 2 for performing the message display step which displays the guide message about the said 1 slide operation before the said detection step.   The program according to claim 1, wherein the detecting step detects a state in each area of the plurality of operating elements in response to the one-slide operation on the touch panel. The detecting step detects whether the touch position by the one-slide operation is in a state of being in an overlapping region including between the plurality of operators.
The program according to claim 1, wherein in the operation signal transmission step, an operation signal is transmitted according to a state in which the touch position is in the overlapping region, and processing corresponding to each of the plurality of operators is executed.   The detection step detects whether the touch position is included in the overlapping area based on the overlapping area whose size is changed according to a pinch operation to the overlapping area on the touch panel. Item 6. The program according to item 5.   The said detection step detects the state of the said touch position based on the said duplication area | region set according to drawing of the closed figure including between the said several operation elements with respect to the said touch panel. 5. The program according to 5.   3. The state of the touch position is detected based on the overlap region set to include a plurality of point positions designated by a plurality of touch operations on the touch panel. 5. The program according to 5. A display system for executing a game between a plurality of terminal devices via a network,
The first terminal device serving as a shared machine is
An operation signal receiving means for receiving an operation signal based on an operation at a second terminal device other than the sharing device;
Game progress means for displaying a game image reflecting information according to the operation signal in the game content,
The second terminal device is:
A display unit;
A touch panel integrated with the display unit;
Image receiving means for receiving information indicating a controller image used in the game from the first terminal device;
A plurality of operations in which one slide operation on the touch panel when the controller image indicated by the information received by the image receiving unit is displayed on the display unit is detected and a touch position by the one slide operation is included in the controller image is detected. Detecting means for detecting which region of the child is within,
When it is detected by the detection means that the touch position by the one slide operation is in any region of the plurality of operation elements, an operation signal corresponding to each of the operation elements in the region is transmitted to the first terminal device. A display system comprising: an operation signal transmitting unit that transmits the data to the control unit and executes processing corresponding to each of the operators in the area.