Show output toy

Abstract

The present application provides a new structure of a show output toy with show output. For the show output toy (1), the frame part (50) has a first magnet (611) capable of changing position along a predetermined path with changing distance relative to the magnetic sensor (49), the frame part (50) can take a first state and a second state, in the first state, the first magnet (611) is within the detection range of the magnetic sensor (49) on the predetermined path, in the second state, the first magnet (611) is outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor (49) on the predetermined path. And the show output toy (1) carries out the show output corresponding to the detection result of the magnetic sensor (49).

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of a patent application with the application date of September 25, 2020, the application number of 202011024037.X, and the invention name of "show output toy". TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present application relates to a show output toy for performing a show output. BACKGROUND

[0003] Conventionally, a show output toy that performs a show output using sound emission, light emission, or the like is known (for example, refer to Patent Literature 1).

[0004] Prior art documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Realization Patent No. 03-060993 SUMMARY

[0007] Problem to be solved by the invention

[0008] However, the technology of Patent Literature 1 performs a show output only when the switch is on, and there is a problem of lack of interest.

[0009] In addition, various mechanisms are known as structures that perform a show output, but in the nature of toys, there is always a demand for structures that perform novel show outputs.

[0010] The problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a new show output toy having a novel structure of show output.

[0011] Solution to solve the problem

[0012] The show output toy of the present application includes a magnetic sensor, a movable portion having a first magnet that can change position along a predetermined path in which a distance from the magnetic sensor changes, and a show output portion that performs a show output corresponding to a detection result of the magnetic sensor, the movable portion being able to assume a first state in which the first magnet is within a detection range of the magnetic sensor on the path and a second state in which the first magnet is outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor on the path.

[0013] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be one in which the movable section has a second magnet at a position different from the first magnet and at a position where the movable section can change position along the path, and the movable section can assume the first state in which only the first magnet is within the detection range of the magnetic sensor on the path, the second state in which the first magnet and the second magnet are outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor on the path, and the third state in which only the second magnet is within the detection range of the magnetic sensor on the path.

[0014] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be one in which the first magnet and the second magnet are disposed on the movable section in orientations in which the polarity detected by the magnetic sensor differs, the magnetic sensor can detect a magnetic field and detect the polarity of the detected magnetic field, and the performance output section performs different performance outputs depending on the difference in the polarity of the magnetic field detected by the magnetic sensor.

[0015] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be one in which the performance output toy further includes a main body section to which the movable section is attached in a manner that allows the movable section to move, and the magnetic sensor is disposed on the main body section.

[0016] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be one in which the movable section is a rotating body that rotates about a predetermined rotational axis as an axis center, and the first magnet changes position in the circumferential direction by the rotation about the axis.

[0017] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be one in which the first magnet is disposed on a peripheral edge section of the movable section.

[0018] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be one in which the performance output toy further includes a main body section to which the movable section is attached in a manner that allows the movable section to move, and the magnetic sensor is disposed on the main body section, the movable section is a rotating body that rotates about a predetermined rotational axis as an axis center, and the first magnet and the second magnet change position in the circumferential direction by the rotation about the axis, and the first magnet and the second magnet are disposed on the movable section in a manner that allows the movable section to transition from the first state to the third state via the second state, or from the third state to the first state via the second state.

[0019] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be one in which the first magnet and the second magnet are disposed at positions that are symmetrical with respect to the rotational axis, and the second state is a state in which the magnetic sensor detects the first magnet and the second magnet along a midway portion of the path between the first magnet and the second magnet.

[0020] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be such that the first magnet and the second magnet are arranged at a peripheral portion of the movable portion.

[0021] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be such that the magnetic sensor is arranged at a position overlapping the path as viewed in the axial direction of the rotation axis in the main body portion.

[0022] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be such that the performance output toy further includes a band portion connected to the main body portion for wearing on the wrist of a user, the movable portion constitutes a frame portion rotatable over the main body portion, and the overall shape of the performance output toy is a wristwatch shape.

[0023] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be such that the movable portion has an engaged portion at an opposite surface opposite the main body portion, and the main body portion has an engaging portion engageable with the engaged portion when the movable portion assumes any state.

[0024] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be such that the main body portion has a display surface on which patterns corresponding to the states of the movable portion are drawn, and the movable portion displays a pattern selected from the patterns of the display surface by rotation of the shaft, the state of the movable portion and the position of the pattern of the display surface being set so that the pattern displayed by the movable portion becomes a pattern corresponding to the current state of the movable portion.

[0025] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be such that the movable portion has a cover member having a window portion exposing a part of the display surface, and the position of the window portion of the cover member and the position of the pattern of the display surface are set so that a pattern corresponding to the current state of the movable portion is displayed in the window portion.

[0026] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be such that the performance output toy has a control circuit portion controlling the performance output of the performance output portion built in the main body portion.

[0027] Further, the performance output toy of the present application can be such that the performance output portion includes a reading portion reading identification information from a carrier carrying the identification information, and the performance output portion performs a performance output corresponding to a combination of the detection result of the magnetic sensor and the identification information read by the reading portion.

[0028] Effects of the invention

[0029] With the present application, a performance output toy having a new structure for performance output can be realized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 is a front view of the performance output toy.

[0031] Figure 2 is a side view of the performance output toy.

[0032] Figure 3 is a plan view of the upper case.

[0033] Figure 4 is a plan view of the lower case.

[0034] Figure 5 is a view showing a surface of the frame portion.

[0035] Figure 6 is a view showing a back surface of the frame portion.

[0036] Figure 7 is a view showing an example of the first state of the frame portion.

[0037] Figure 8 is a view showing an example of the third state of the frame portion.

[0038] Figure 9 is a view showing an example of the second state of the frame portion.

[0039] Figure 10 is a view showing a state in which the frame shaft is inserted through the frame shaft hole.

[0040] Figure 11 is a view showing an example of data configuration of the performance output table.

[0041] Figure 12 is a block diagram showing an example of functional configuration of the performance output toy.

[0042] Reference signs list

[0043] 1, show output toy; 10, main body case; 20, upper case; 21, medium insertion hole; 23, through hole; 25, elastic protruding portion; 27, speaker hole; 30, display surface; 311, 313, 315, pattern; 40, lower case; 41, control substrate; 411, CPU; 413, IC memory; 415, reading element; 417, output amplification circuit; 42, speaker; 45, frame shaft hole; 451, notch portion; 471, 473, light emitting portion; 49, magnetic sensor; 50, frame portion; 60, cover member; 611, 1st magnet; 613, 2nd magnet; 63, frame shaft; 631, protrusion; 65, position marker; 67, window portion; 691a, 691b, 691c, recessed portion; 8, belt portion; 110, reading portion; 200, show output portion; 300, control portion; 301, state judging portion; 303, show output control portion; 500, storage portion; 501, show output table; 9, game medium; L1, movement path. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, a preferred embodiment of the present application will be described taking a show output toy whose overall shape is a wristwatch shape as an example. In addition, the present application is not limited by the embodiment described below, and the manner in which the present application can be applied is not limited to the embodiment described below. In addition, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same parts in the drawings.

[0045] [Overall Structure]

[0046] Figure 1 is a front view showing the show output toy 1 of the present embodiment, Figure 2 is a side view of the show output toy 1. As shown in Figure 1 and the like, the show output toy 1 includes: the main body case 10 as a main body portion, the frame portion 50 as a movable portion that is rotatable on the main body case 10, and the belt portion 8 for wearing the main body case 10 on the user's arm (wrist). In addition, the show output toy 1 includes the 1st operation button 11 and the 2nd operation button 13 on the side surface of the main body case 10 for the user to input an operation.

[0047] The main body case 10 is configured by assembling the upper case 20 and the lower case 40 by screwing or the like. Figure 3 is a view showing a state in which the frame portion 50 is removed from the main body case 10 (i.e., the upper surface of the upper case 20), Figure 4 is a view showing a state in which the upper case 20 is removed from the main body case 10 (i.e., the upper surface of the lower case 40). In Figure 4 , the main constituent elements inside are roughly shown in broken lines.

[0048] The upper case 20 constitutes an upper portion of the main case 10, and has a medium insertion portion 21 that houses a game medium 9 (see FIG. 1) in a manner that the game medium 9 can be inserted and removed. Figure 2 The game medium 9 is a carrier that carries identification information of the game medium 9. The game medium 9 of the present embodiment has a storage medium such as an IC tag, an IC memory, or the like, built therein, and stores the identification information in a manner that the identification information can be read out.

[0049] Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the upper case 20 has a through hole 23 that penetrates from the top surface to the back surface in the vicinity of the center, and in a state where the bezel portion 50 is detached from the main case 10, the bezel shaft hole 45, the light emitting portions 471, 473 provided on the top surface of the lower case 40 are exposed to the top. Figure 3

[0050] Further, the upper case 20 has, on the top surface thereof, an elastic protrusion portion 25 that is a fitting portion that can be fitted to the recessed portions 691a, 691b, 691c (see FIG. 3) of the bezel portion 50, and a speaker hole 27a (27) for playing out a performance sound to the outside, which will be described later. Figure 6

[0051] Further, the top surface of the upper case 20 becomes a display surface 30, and a plurality of (three kinds in the present embodiment) different patterns 311, 313, 315 are drawn in advance. In the present embodiment, for three of the upper, lower, and left of the four regions into which the display surface 30 is divided in the circumferential direction, a sticker on which the patterns 311, 313, 315 corresponding to the first to third states, which will be described later, respectively, are printed is attached, and predetermined patterns 311, 313, 315 are drawn in predetermined positions of the display surface 30 by the above-described or the like. Figure 3

[0052] The lower case 40 is a substantially cylindrical case that has a housing space formed on the inside, and as shown in FIG. 4, the control substrate 41, the speaker 42, the built-in battery 43, and the like are housed in appropriate positions. Thus, for the lower case 40 that constitutes the lower portion of the main case 10, the control substrate 41, the speaker 42, and the like can be housed in a position on the inside of the movement path LI that is separate from the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 and for them (i.e., a position that does not overlap with the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 when viewed in the direction shown in FIG. 4), and a configuration that is less likely to be affected by a magnetic field can be achieved. Figure 4 Figure 4

[0053] ​​​​​The control board 41 is equipped with a control circuit section for controlling the performance output, such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 411, an IC memory 413, a read element 415, and an output amplifier circuit 417. In addition, necessary electronic components can also be appropriately mounted.

[0054] CPU411 reads the program and data stored in IC memory 413 and performs calculations to uniformly control the actions of the performance output toy 1.

[0055] The reading element 415 is used to read identification information from the game medium 9. For example, the reading element 415 is disposed on the control board 41 to read the position of the game medium 9 inserted into the medium insertion part 21, and reads the identification information from the game medium 9 using NFC (Near Field Communication). In addition, the way the game medium 9 carries the identification information is not particularly limited, and a structure can also be adopted in which the identification information is coded and printed on the surface of the game medium 9 and read optically.

[0056] The output amplifier circuit 417 outputs the sound signal of the performance to the speaker 42. Moreover, the speaker 42 is located inside the lower housing 40 below the speaker openings 27 (27a, 27b), and the speaker 42 plays the predetermined performance sound through the speaker openings 27 according to the sound signal from the output amplifier circuit 417.

[0057] In addition, such as Figure 4 As shown, the lower housing 40 has on its upper surface: a frame shaft hole 45 formed at the center, two light-emitting parts 471 and 473 disposed near the frame shaft hole 45, and a magnetic sensor 49 disposed at a predetermined position on the edge.

[0058] A frame shaft 63 (see reference) passes through the frame shaft hole 45 and the frame portion 50. Figure 6 The frame axis 63 is held in a position to rotate by means of a bearing not shown.

[0059] The light-emitting units 471 and 473 are constructed using, for example, full-color LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) to emit predetermined performance light as performance output units. Alternatively, the light-emitting units 471 and 473 can be structures capable of emitting different performance lights, such as a combination of single-color LEDs, with one being a red LED and the other a green LED.

[0060] The magnetic sensor 49 is configured using, for example, a Hall sensor, and is capable of detecting a magnetic field and detecting the polarity of the detected magnetic field. The magnetic sensor 49 is used to detect the two magnets 611, 613 (refer to FIG. 6) that the bezel portion 50 has. Here, in Figure 6 , the movement path L1 of each of the magnets 611, 613 when the bezel portion 50 is axially rotated on the main body case 10 is indicated by a dotted line. As shown in Figure 4 , the magnetic sensor 49 is disposed at a position on the upper surface edge portion of the lower case 40 that overlaps the movement path L1 when viewed in the axial direction of the bezel shaft 63. That is, the magnetic sensor 49 is disposed at a position that separates the upper case 20 in the middle and is capable of facing each of the magnets 611, 613. Figure 4

[0061] The bezel portion 50 is a rotating body of a structure in which a circular ring-shaped bezel 70 is embedded in the outer peripheral portion of a cover member 60 that is a circular plate, and is a structure in which the display surface 30 of the upper case 20 is covered by the cover member 60 when the bezel portion 50 is attached to the main body case 10. Figure 5 is a view that shows the front surface of the bezel portion 50, Figure 6 is a view that shows the back surface of the bezel portion 50.

[0062] As shown in Figure 6 and the like, the bezel portion 50 has a first magnet 611, a second magnet 613, and a bezel shaft 63 that is a rotation shaft.

[0063] The first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 are disposed at predetermined positions of the peripheral edge portion (the edge portion of the back surface) of the back surface of the cover member 60 in a predetermined orientation on the back surface of the cover member 60 that is opposite the main body case 10. In this embodiment, the movement path L1 of each of the magnets 611, 613 is located at the peripheral edge portion. Thus, the movement path L1 of each of the magnets 611, 613 that is disposed in the bezel portion 50 that is capable of rotating can be ensured to be long. Therefore, it is easy to ensure the length of the movement path between the position of the first magnet 611 that can be detected by the magnetic sensor 49 and the position of the first magnet 611 that cannot be detected by the magnetic sensor 49, and it is possible to prevent or suppress the first magnet 611 from being erroneously detected by the magnetic sensor 49. In addition, it is easy to ensure the length of the movement path between the position of the second magnet 613 that can be detected by the magnetic sensor 49 and the position of the second magnet 613 that cannot be detected by the magnetic sensor 49, and it is possible to prevent or suppress the second magnet 613 from being erroneously detected by the magnetic sensor 49. In addition, it is possible to ensure a larger accommodation space for the accommodation control substrate 41, the speaker 42, the built-in battery 43, and the like that are formed inside the lower case 40.

[0064] ​Further, the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 are arranged at positions on the same circumference on the back edge portion, the circumference becoming the movement path LI, and in the present embodiment, the magnets 611, 613 are arranged at positions symmetrical with respect to the bezel shaft 63 in a manner farthest apart on the movement path LI. In other words, the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 are arranged in a positional relationship in which they are 180 degrees apart in the circumferential direction. By setting the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 in such a positional relationship, it is possible to easily ensure the length between the position of the first magnet 611 that can be detected by the magnetic sensor 49 and the position of the second magnet 613 that can be detected by the magnetic sensor 49, while preventing or suppressing erroneous detection of the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 by the magnetic sensor 49.

[0065] In addition, the magnets 611, 613 are cylindrical magnets in which one end side is an N pole and the other end side is an S pole, and are arranged in a reversed manner in which the polarity differs in the detection by the magnetic sensor 49. That is, the magnets 611, 613 are arranged in a manner in which the faces of the magnets 611, 613 that face the magnetic sensor 49 are different for each magnet. In the present embodiment, the magnets 611, 613 are arranged in orientations on the back of the cover member 60 in which, for example, the polarity of the lower side, that is, the side of the main unit housing 10, of the first magnet 611 is an S pole, and the polarity of the lower side, that is, the side of the main unit housing 10, of the second magnet 613 is an N pole. The magnets 611, 613 are arranged in a manner in which the faces of the magnets 611, 613 that face the magnetic sensor 49 are different for each magnet, and thus it is possible to more easily detect, by the magnetic sensor 49, the three states of the state in which the S pole faces the magnetic sensor 49, the state in which the N pole faces the magnetic sensor 49, and the state in which the magnet does not face the magnetic sensor 49.

[0066] The bezel shaft 63 is vertically provided at the center of the back of the cover member 60. The bezel shaft 63 is passed through from the through hole 23 to the bezel shaft hole 45 of the lower housing 40, and thus the bezel portion 50 is mounted to the main unit housing 10, and is able to be axially rotated with the bezel shaft 63 as the center. Thus, by this axial rotation, the magnets 611, 613 are able to change positions in the circumferential direction along the movement path LI. Therefore, by rotating the bezel portion 50, it is possible to bring only the first magnet 611 into the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49 or to bring it out of the detection range, and it is possible to bring only the second magnet 613 into the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49 or to bring it out of the detection range.

[0067] That is, the frame portion 50 is able to detect the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 respectively with the magnetic sensor 49 as it rotates around its axis, and therefore, as will be described later, the frame portion 50 becomes a structure that is able to adopt a first state, a second state, and a third state, in the first state, only the first magnet 611 is within a range that is detectable by the magnetic sensor 49, in the second state, the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 are outside a range that is detectable by the magnetic sensor 49, and in the third state, only the second magnet 613 is within a range that is detectable by the magnetic sensor 49.

[0068] In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, a position mark 65 for position alignment with respect to the main body case 10 is provided on the surface side of the frame portion 50. For example, the position mark 65 is provided on the surface of the cover member 60 in such a manner that the position of the position mark 65 is at the 12 o'clock position in the second state described later. Figure 5

[0069] In addition, a window portion 67 is formed in the cover member 60, which partially exposes the display surface 30 when the cover member 60 is attached to the main body case 10. As will be described later, as the frame portion 50 rotates around its axis, the window portion 67 displays the patterns 311, 313, 315 drawn on the display surface 30 of the upper case 20.

[0070] The show output toy 1 configured as described above, in a case where the frame portion 50 is rotated by the user to change its state between each of the first to third states, performs a show output corresponding to the detection result of the magnetic sensor 49. In addition, the window portion 67 performs display of a pattern corresponding to the current state.

[0071] [Detection of Magnets]

[0072] First, the detection of the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 by the magnetic sensor 49 will be described. Figure 7 is a view showing the first state of the frame portion 50 of the present embodiment, Figure 8 is a view showing the third state, Figure 9 is a view showing the second state.

[0073] In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, from the axial direction of the frame axis 63, the axial rotation position of the frame portion 50 when the first magnet 611 overlaps the magnetic sensor 49 (the orientation of the frame axis 63 with respect to the main body case 10) is the first state, as shown in FIG. 2, from the axial direction of the frame axis 63, the axial rotation position of the frame portion 50 when the second magnet 613 overlaps the magnetic sensor 49 is the third state. Figure 7 Figure 8

[0074] In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, a position mark 65 for position alignment with respect to the main body case 10 is provided on the surface side of the frame portion 50. For example, the position mark 65 is provided on the surface of the cover member 60 in such a manner that the position of the position mark 65 is at the 12 o'clock position in the second state described later. Figure 9 ​​​The axial rotation position of the bezel portion 50 when overlapping the magnetic sensor 49 at the middle of the movement path Ll between the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 is taken as the second state, as shown, from the axial direction of the bezel shaft 63. The middle can be, for example, a position equidistant from the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 (a position 90 degrees apart in the circumferential direction from each of the magnets 611, 613).

[0075] Thus, when the bezel portion 50 takes the first state, the first magnet 611 is closest to the magnetic sensor 49 and within the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49. On the other hand, the second magnet 613 is farthest from the magnetic sensor 49 and outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49, and is positioned on the movement path Ll at the position farthest from the magnetic sensor 49. Likewise, when the bezel portion 50 takes the third state, the second magnet 613 is closest to the magnetic sensor 49 and within the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49, and on the other hand, the first magnet 611 is outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49, and is positioned on the movement path Ll at the position farthest from the magnetic sensor 49. Also, when the bezel portion 50 takes the second state, both the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 are outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49. Furthermore, the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 are positioned on the movement path Ll at the positions farthest from the magnetic sensor 49 for each of the magnets 611, 613. Therefore, it is possible to reliably cause the magnetic sensor 49 to detect only the first magnet 611 in the first state, and to reliably cause the magnetic sensor 49 to detect only the second magnet 613 in the third state. Also, in the second state, neither of the magnets 611, 613 can be detected by the magnetic sensor 49, and it is possible to prevent or suppress false detection by the magnetic sensor 49.

[0076] Here, the first to third states are in a relationship such that it is possible to transition from the first state to the third state via the second state, or to transition from the third state to the first state via the second state. That is, if the bezel portion 50 is rotated from the first state to the second state, the first magnet 611 is moved from within the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49 to outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49, and the second magnet 613 is moved from outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49 to within the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49. Also, if the bezel portion 50 is rotated from the third state to the second state, the first magnet 611 is moved from outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49 to within the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49, and the second magnet 613 is moved from within the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49 to outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor 49. Figure 9The second state shown is rotated 90 degrees in the direction of arrow A51 to become the first state; conversely, rotating 90 degrees in the direction of arrow A53 becomes the third state. Utilizing this transformable relationship, it is easy to simultaneously ensure the length of the movement path between the position of the first magnet 611 detectable by the magnetic sensor 49 and the positions of the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 not detectable by the magnetic sensor 49, and the length of the movement path between the position of the second magnet 613 detectable by the magnetic sensor 49 and the positions of the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 not detectable by the magnetic sensor 49. This prevents or suppresses false detection of the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 by the magnetic sensor 49, while also preventing or suppressing false detection of the first magnet 611 and the second magnet 613 being in a state undetectable by the magnetic sensor 49.

[0077] In order to establish a changeable relationship as described above, for example, the frame portion 50 can be rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise and 90 degrees clockwise (total 180 degrees of rotation) based on the second state. Therefore, the performance output toy 1 can limit the range of rotation of the frame portion 50 using a stop mechanism, which consists of a frame shaft 63 and a frame shaft hole 45 through which the frame shaft 63 passes. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the frame shaft 63 passes through the frame shaft hole 45.

[0078] like Figure 10 As shown, a protrusion 631 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the frame shaft 63. On the other hand, a notch 451 is formed on the inner peripheral portion of the frame shaft hole 45. This notch 451 engages with the protrusion 631 in a manner that allows the protrusion 631 to move circumferentially within a range of 180 degrees. Thus, it is possible to... Figure 10 The state is such that: the frame shaft 63 is inserted into the frame shaft hole 45, and the protrusion 631 is located near the middle of the movement range along the notch 451, thereby making the frame portion 50 become Figure 9 The second state is shown. In this embodiment, the position mark 65 provided on the surface of the frame portion 50 is aligned with the 12 o'clock direction, and the frame shaft 63 is passed through the frame shaft hole 45, so that the axis rotation position of the frame portion 50 can be easily aligned with the orientation position of the second state.

[0079] Additionally, when the border portion 50 is made from Figure 9 When the second state shown is rotated in the direction of arrow A51, the frame portion 50 rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise until the protrusion 631 of the frame axis 63 abuts against one end edge 453 of the notch portion 451, thus becoming Figure 7 The first state is shown. Conversely, if the border portion 50 is made from... Figure 9In the second state shown, rotating in the direction of arrow A53, the frame portion 50 rotates 90 degrees clockwise until the protrusion 631 abuts against the other edge 455 of the notch portion 451, thus becoming... Figure 8 The third state is shown. In any case, the position mark 65 can be aligned with the 9 o'clock or 3 o'clock direction using the same method as in the second state, thereby aligning the position for each state.

[0080] In addition, the performance output toy 1 can be positioned in any of the states 1 to 3 using a positioning mechanism. This positioning mechanism consists of an elastic protrusion 25 of the upper outer shell 20 and recesses 691a, 691b, and 691c that are engaged with the elastic protrusion 25.

[0081] Specifically, such as Figure 6 As shown, a protrusion 69 with a diameter smaller than the outer edge is provided on the back of the cover member 60 by setting a step at the outer periphery. Three recesses 691a, 691b, and 691c are formed on the outer edge of this protrusion 69. These three recesses 691a, 691b, and 691c are positioned 90 degrees apart along the circumferential direction, such that any one of the recesses 691a, 691b, and 691c is opposite to the elastic protrusion 25 in each of the first to third states. Therefore, when the frame portion 50 is in any state, the elastic protrusion 25 engages with any of the opposite recesses 691a, 691b, and 691c, thereby positioning the frame portion 50. For example, in... Figure 7 In the first state shown, the elastic protrusion 25 engages with the recess 691a, and the frame portion 50 is positioned in this first state. In the third state, the elastic protrusion 25 engages with the recess 691b (see reference). Figure 8 In the second state, the elastic protrusion 25 engages with the recess 691c (see reference). Figure 9 In this way, even when a child or other player with limited dexterity rotates the frame portion 50 to change its state, the timing of the state change can be easily communicated to the player. On the other hand, in any positioned state, when the force applied to rotate the frame portion 50 increases, the elastic protrusions 25 disengage from the recesses 691a, 691b, 691c that engage with them, allowing the frame portion 50 to rotate along its axis. Figure 6 In the diagram, a double-dotted line indicates the trajectory L3 of the contact position of the elastic protrusion 25 as it rotates along the axis of the frame portion 50. The elastic protrusion 25 can be, for example, a ball plug, thus enabling a tactile sensation at various positions when the frame portion 50 is rotated.

[0082] [Performance Output]

[0083] In the present embodiment, the state of the frame portion 50 is detected and recognized based on the detection result of the magnetic sensor 49, and on the other hand, the content of the show output is set differently for each state of the frame portion 50, whereby the show output corresponding to the detection result of the magnetic sensor 49 is performed. Figure 11 is a diagram showing an example of data constitution of the show output table 501 which shows the content of the show output set.

[0084] As shown in Figure 11 , the show output table 501 is a data table in which the medium presence / absence flag of the game medium 9, the identification number of the game medium 9, the state of the frame portion 50, and the content of the show output are set in correspondence with the show number. In this show output table 501, the show output content in each of the first to third states in the case where the game medium 9 is not inserted (record of the show number "1") is set, and the show output content in each state detected according to all the identification numbers of the game medium 9 which can be inserted into the medium insertion portion 21 (record after the show number "2") is set.

[0085] The medium presence / absence flag is flag information (on: with medium / off: without medium) whether or not the game medium 9 is inserted into the medium insertion portion 21.

[0086] The show output content is defined by the sound data of the show sound, the emission color and emission pattern of the show light, or a combination thereof, etc. The specific content of this show output content is not particularly limited, but in the present embodiment, for example, in the show output content corresponding to the first state and the third state, both the sound data of the show sound and the emission color or emission pattern of the show light are set in different combinations from each other. On the other hand, in the show output content corresponding to the second state, only the sound data of the show sound is set.

[0087] Further, in the case where the state of the show output toy 1 is changed due to the user rotating the frame portion 50, the show output toy 1 plays the show sound or emits the show light in accordance with the setting of the show output content of the show output table 501 based on the current state and the kind of the game medium 9 when the game medium 9 is inserted into the medium insertion portion 21.

[0088] Here, the show output toy 1 of the present embodiment has two light emitting portions 471, 473 which are disposed near the center of the upper surface of the lower case 40. More specifically, as shown in Figure 7 , one light emitting portion 471 is disposed near the root of the sector of the window portion 67 when the frame portion 50 takes the first state. In addition, as shown in Figure 8As shown, another light-emitting part 473 is disposed near the root of the fan-shaped portion of the window portion 67 when the frame portion 50 is in the third state. Thus, the performance output toy 1 is configured such that, in the first state, performance light is emitted from the window portion 67 by emitting light from the light-emitting part 471, and in the third state, performance light is emitted from the window portion 67 by emitting light from the light-emitting part 473.

[0089] [Pattern Display]

[0090] The three patterns 311, 313, and 315 depicted on the display surface 30 correspond to the first through third states, respectively. Furthermore, the positions of the window 67 and the patterns on the display surface 30 are preset so that the window 67 displays the pattern corresponding to the current state of the border portion 50. In this embodiment, the shape and size of the areas of the window 67 and each pattern 311, 313, and 315 are matched so that the area of ​​the display surface 30 exposed from the window 67 in each state becomes the area of ​​the pattern for that state.

[0091] Specifically, Figure 3 The pattern 313 in the lower area of ​​the three patterns 311, 313, and 315 corresponds to the first state. Figure 7 In the first state shown, pattern 313 is displayed on window 67. Similarly, Figure 3 The pattern 311 in the upper area corresponds to the third state, and the pattern 315 in the left area corresponds to the second state. Figure 8 In the third state shown, pattern 311 is displayed from window 67. Figure 9 In the second state shown, pattern 315 is displayed from window 67. In this way, the player can easily observe and identify which performance the performance output toy 1 is currently in, and which performance it can output.

[0092] [Functional Composition]

[0093] Figure 12 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the performance output toy 1. For example... Figure 12 As shown, the performance output toy 1 includes: an operation input unit 100, a reading unit 110, a magnetic sensor 49, a performance output unit 200, a control unit 300, and a storage unit 500.

[0094] The operation input unit 100 outputs an operation input signal corresponding to the user's operation input to the control unit 300. For example, this can be achieved using a push switch, dial switch, lever switch, etc. Figure 1 The first operation button 11 and the second operation button 13 are equivalent to this.

[0095] The reading unit 110 reads identification information from the game medium 9 inserted into the medium insertion unit 21 and outputs it to the control unit 300. For example, Figure 4The reading element 415 is equivalent to this.

[0096] The performance output unit 200 performs performance output corresponding to the detection results of the magnetic sensor 49. For example, it is configured to include a speaker 42 and light-emitting units 471 and 473, and plays performance sound and emits performance light corresponding to the state of the frame unit 50 and the identification information read by the reading unit 110, based on the control of the performance output control unit 303.

[0097] The control unit 300 utilizes electronic components such as microprocessors (e.g., CPUs, GPUs), ASICs, and IC memories to control data input and output between different parts of the device. Furthermore, based on predetermined programs, data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100, identification information from the reading unit 110, and detection signals from the magnetic sensor 49, it performs various computational processes to uniformly control the movements of the performance output toy 1. For example, Figure 4 The CPU 411 mounted on the control board 41 is equivalent to this.

[0098] In addition, the control unit 300 includes a status judgment unit 301 and a performance output control unit 303. These functional units can also be software-implemented processing modules by executing programs, or they can be circuit modules implemented using hardware circuits such as ASICs and FPGAs.

[0099] The state determination unit 301 identifies the current state of the frame portion 50 based on the detection signal input from the magnetic sensor 49. In this embodiment, when the magnetic sensor 49 detects the polarity of the first magnet 611, i.e., the S pole, the current state of the frame portion 50 is identified as the first state; when the magnetic sensor 49 detects the polarity of the second magnet 613, i.e., the N pole, the current state of the frame portion 50 is identified as the third state. Furthermore, when the magnetic sensor 49 does not detect a magnetic field, the current state of the frame portion 50 is identified as the second state.

[0100] The performance output control unit 303 performs performance output control corresponding to the current state of the border section 50. Furthermore, when the game medium 9 is inserted into the media insertion unit 21, the performance output control unit 303 performs performance output control corresponding to the combination of the current state of the border section 50 and the identification information. Specifically, based on the current state of the border section 50 identified by the state determination unit 301, if identification information is input from the reading unit 110, this identification information is used, and the performance output control unit 303 reads the performance output table 501 (see reference 501). Figure 11reads out the performance output content corresponding to the combination of the identification information. Then, control of playing performance sound from the speaker 42 is performed in accordance with the read performance output content. Further, when the current state of the frame portion 50 that is identified is the first state, light emission control of the light emission portion 471 is performed to cause performance light to be emitted through the window portion 67, and on the other hand, when the third state, light emission control of the light emission portion 473 is performed to cause performance light to be emitted through the window portion 67.

[0101] In the storage portion 500, a program for causing the performance output toy 1 to act and realize various functions included in the performance output toy 1, data used in the execution of the program, and the like are stored in advance or temporarily stored each time of processing. For example, it can be realized by an IC memory such as a RAM, a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM, a DVD, and the like. In the case of realizing the control portion 300 as a processing module, the storage portion 500 stores a program for realizing the functions of the state judging portion 301 and the performance output control portion 303 by being read out and executed by the control portion 300. Further, the storage portion 500 also appropriately stores data such as a timer, a counter, a threshold value, a flag, and the like as needed. Figure 4 In the present embodiment, the IC memory 413 corresponds to this.

[0102] In the storage portion 500, a performance output table 501 is stored. In addition, in the case of realizing each portion of the control portion 300 as a processing module, a program for realizing the functions of the state judging portion 301 and the performance output control portion 303 by being read out and executed by the control portion 300 is stored in the storage portion 500. Further, the storage portion 500 also appropriately stores data such as a timer, a counter, a threshold value, a flag, and the like as needed.

[0103] As explained above, with the present embodiment, it is possible to identify the current state of the frame portion 50 from the detection result of the magnetic sensor 49, and thereby perform performance output corresponding to the identified state. In addition, if the game medium 9 is inserted in the medium insertion portion 21, it is possible to perform performance output corresponding to the combination of the identification information. Therefore, it is possible to realize the performance output toy 1 having a new structure for performance output using a magnet and a magnetic sensor, and it is possible to improve the interest of the performance output of the performance output toy 1.

[0104] In addition, the mode of the present application can not be limited to the above-described embodiments, and addition, omission, and change of appropriate constituent elements can be implemented.

[0105] For example, in the above-described embodiment, a structure in which the display surface 30 on the main body case 10 side (the upper case 20) is depicted with the patterns 311, 313, 315 corresponding to the first to third states, respectively, and the window portion 67 is provided on the frame portion 50 side (the cover member 60) covering the display surface 30, so that the pattern corresponding to the current state of the frame portion 50 is displayed in the window portion 67, is described, but as long as a structure in which the pattern corresponding to the current state of the movable portion (for example, the frame portion) is selectively displayed to the user by the rotation of the shaft of the movable portion is used, the form is not particularly limited. For example, for the show output toy 1 of the above-described embodiment, a structure in which the cover member 60 is composed of a transparent member or the like so that all the patterns 311, 313, 315 can be observed at all times is provided. In addition, a structure in which an arrow-shaped or the like indicator is provided on the surface of the frame 70 or the like, which indicates the pattern corresponding to the current state of the frame portion 50, can be provided. In this case, the position of the indicator and the position of each pattern are adjusted in advance so that the indicator indicates the position of the corresponding pattern at the first to third states.

[0106] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the show output toy 1 in which the two magnets 611, 613 are provided in the frame portion 50 as the movable portion is exemplified, but the number of magnets can be one. In this case, the movable portion (for example, the frame portion) is configured to be able to take the first state in which the magnet (the first magnet) is within the detection range of the magnetic sensor and the second state in which the first magnet is outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor on the movement path, and to perform the show output corresponding to the state of the movable portion (that is, the detection result of the magnetic sensor).

Claims

1. A show output toy, wherein the show output toy includes: a magnetic sensor; a movable portion having a first magnet capable of changing position along a predetermined path in which a distance from the magnetic sensor changes; and a show output portion that performs a show output corresponding to a detection result of the magnetic sensor, the movable portion is capable of assuming a first state in which the first magnet is within a detection range of the magnetic sensor on the path and a second state in which the first magnet is outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor on the path, the movable portion has a second magnet at a position capable of changing position along the path and a position different from the first magnet, the movable portion is capable of assuming the first state, the second state, and a third state in which only the second magnet is within the detection range of the magnetic sensor on the path.

2. The show output toy according to claim 1, wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are disposed in the movable portion in orientations in which polarities detected by the magnetic sensor differ, the magnetic sensor is capable of detecting a magnetic field and detecting a polarity of the detected magnetic field, the show output portion performs different show outputs depending on differences in the polarities of the magnetic field detected by the magnetic sensor.

3. The show output toy according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the show output toy further includes a main body portion in which the movable portion is movably installed, the magnetic sensor is disposed in the main body portion.

4. The show output toy according to claim 3, wherein the movable portion has an engaged portion on an opposite surface opposite the main body portion, the main body portion has an engagement portion that is capable of engaging with the engaged portion when the movable portion assumes any state.

5. The show output toy according to claim 3, wherein the show output toy has a control circuit portion that controls a show output of the show output portion built in the main body portion.

6. The show output toy according to claim 1, wherein the show output portion includes a reading portion that reads identification information from a carrier that carries the identification information, the show output portion performs a show output corresponding to a combination of a detection result of the magnetic sensor and the identification information read by the reading portion.

7. The show output toy according to claim 6, wherein the show output toy further includes a main body portion in which the movable portion is movably installed, the magnetic sensor is disposed in the main body portion, the movable portion is a rotating body that rotates about a predetermined rotation axis as an axis center, and the first magnet and the second magnet change position in a circumferential direction by the rotation about the axis. The first magnet and the second magnet are arranged in the movable portion in such a manner that the movable portion is capable of transitioning from the first state to the third state via the second state, or from the third state to the first state via the second state.

8. The performance output toy according to claim 7, wherein The first magnet and the second magnet are arranged at positions symmetrical with respect to the rotation axis, The second state is a state in which a middle portion of the path between the first magnet and the second magnet is within the detection range of the magnetic sensor.

9. The performance output toy according to claim 7, wherein The first magnet and the second magnet are arranged at a peripheral portion of the movable portion.

10. The performance output toy according to claim 7, wherein The magnetic sensor is arranged at a position overlapping the path as viewed in the axial direction of the rotation axis.

11. The performance output toy according to claim 7, wherein The performance output toy further includes a band portion connected to the main body portion for being worn on a user's wrist, The movable portion constitutes a bezel portion capable of rotating on the main body portion, The overall shape of the performance output toy is a wristwatch shape.

12. The performance output toy according to claim 7, wherein The main body portion has a display surface on which patterns corresponding to the states of the movable portion, respectively, are drawn, The movable portion displays a pattern selected from among the patterns of the display surface by rotating using the shaft, The state of the movable portion and the position of the pattern of the display surface are set so that the pattern displayed by the movable portion becomes a pattern corresponding to the current state of the movable portion.

13. The performance output toy according to claim 12, wherein The movable portion has a cover member in which a window portion partially exposing the display surface is formed, The position of the window portion of the cover member and the position of the pattern of the display surface are set so that a pattern corresponding to the current state of the movable portion is displayed in the window portion.

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