Show output toy and set and operation tool for show output toy

Abstract

Provided are a performance output toy and a set and an operation tool for the performance output toy, which improve the operability of performance output. A performance output toy (10) includes a holding portion (17) capable of holding an article (21), an identification portion (RP) capable of identifying the article (21) held in the holding portion (17), and a performance output portion (POP) capable of outputting a performance corresponding to the article (21) identified by the identification portion (RP). The holding portion (17) is configured to be capable of holding the article (21) in different orientations, and the identification portion (RP) is configured to be capable of identifying the article (21) even when the article (21) is held in the holding portion (17) in different orientations.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of Chinese Patent Application No. 201980060023.2 (PCT / JP2019 / 036921), filed on September 20, 2019, entitled "Performance Output Toy, Performance Output Toy Set and Operating Tool for Performance Output Toy". Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to a performance output toy capable of outputting performances according to the player's operation, a performance output toy set including the performance output toy, and an operating tool for the performance output toy. Background Technology

[0003] In Patent Document 1 described later, a performance output toy is disclosed that can output a desired performance by mounting an operating part to a mounting part of the main body and rotating it.

[0004] However, when using items like the aforementioned operating unit in performance output, the orientation of the items that can be held in the performance output toy is generally limited. Therefore, when using this item to output the desired performance, attention should be paid to the orientation of the items that can be held in the performance output toy.

[0005] In other words, if the restrictions on the orientation of the items that can be held in the performance output toy can be relaxed, the operability of the performance output toy can be improved.

[0006] Existing technical documents

[0007] Patent documents

[0008] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-106678 Summary of the Invention

[0009] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0010] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a performance output toy that improves the operability of the performance output, a performance output toy kit including the performance output toy, and an operating tool for the performance output toy.

[0011] Solution for solving the problem

[0012] The present invention relates to a performance output toy, wherein the performance output toy includes: a holding part capable of holding an item; an identification part capable of identifying the item held in the holding part; and a performance output part capable of outputting a performance corresponding to the item identified by the identification part, wherein the holding part is configured to hold the item in different orientations, and the identification part is configured to identify the item even when the item is held in the holding part in different orientations.

[0013] Furthermore, the performance output toy kit according to the present invention includes the aforementioned performance output toy and the aforementioned article. Moreover, the operating tool for the performance output toy according to the present invention includes the aforementioned article and a gripping part connected to the article.

[0014] Furthermore, the operating tool for the performance output toy according to the present invention includes the aforementioned article and a gripping part connected to the article.

[0015] The effects of the invention

[0016] The performance output toy, performance output toy kit, and operating tool for the performance output toy according to the present invention can improve the operability of the performance output. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of the performance output toy and operating tool that utilizes the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 It is viewed from above. Figure 1 An enlarged view of the retaining part shown.

[0019] Figure 3 (A) is Figure 1 A magnified bottom view of the item shown. Figure 3 (B) is Figure 1 A magnified left view of the item shown. Figure 3 (C) is Figure 1 A magnified right view of the item shown.

[0020] Figure 4 It means Figure 1 The diagram shown is of the control system for the performance output toy.

[0021] Figure 5 (A) represents Figure 1 The diagram shows the state in which the item is held in the holding part of the performance output toy with the first orientation. Figure 5 (B) means Figure 1 The image shows the state in which the item is held in the holding part of the performance output toy with the second orientation.

[0022] Figure 6 (A) is Figure 5 The diagram (A) illustrates the identification information for the first orientation. Figure 6 (B) is Figure 5 The diagram (B) illustrates the identification information for the second orientation.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of the performance output corresponding to the items.

[0024] Figure 8 (A) and Figure 8 (B) is a flowchart of the performance output corresponding to the opening and closing of the opening and closing part.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of the performance output corresponding to the rotation of the rotating part.

[0026] Figure 10 It is a flowchart of the performance output corresponding to the proximity of the object to the proximity detection unit. Detailed Implementation

[0027] In the following explanation, for convenience, we will use... Figure 1 The anterior side is marked as 'front', the posterior side as 'back', the left side as 'left', the right side as 'right', the upper side as 'up', and the lower side as 'down'. This is also used as a reference for marking directions in other drawings.

[0028] Performance output toys and operating tools

[0029] Figure 1 Reference numeral 10 indicates the performance output toy, and reference numeral 20 indicates the operating tool used for the performance output toy 10.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the performance output toy 10 includes: a main body 11 that is circular in appearance; a bulge 12, which is frustum-shaped and obliquely disposed on the upper left side of the main body 11; an opening and closing part 13, which is hemispherical and disposed at the upper end of the bulge 12; a decorative part 14 that is star-shaped in appearance, a rotating part 15 that is ring-shaped in appearance, and a proximity detection part 16 that is circular in appearance, all disposed on the front surface of the main body 11; and a holding part 17 (see reference). Figure 2 It is formed by an octagonal prism-shaped hole and is located on the inner side of the bulge 12.

[0031] The main body 11 and the bulge 12 are provided with Figure 4 The control system shown. The opening / closing part 13 has a handle 13a at its right end, and its left end is rotatably supported on a shaft support 12a provided on the upper left side of the bulge part 12. That is, the opening / closing part 13 can be operated... Figure 1The rotation (opening and closing) in the direction indicated by the dashed arrow allows it to cover the opening formed at the upper end of the retaining part 17 when closed. Figure 1 In the open state indicated by the double-dotted line, the opening formed at the upper end of the holding part 17 can be exposed.

[0032] Decorative part 14 and rotating part 15 are arranged around a support part 11a, which is circular in shape from the front view and is located at the center of the front surface of the main body part 11. Decorative part 14 is fixed, and rotating part 15 is supported on the support part 11a in a rotatable manner. Furthermore, decorative part 14 and rotating part 15 are translucent, and 12 symbols (shown as symbols of the 12 constellations in the figure) are provided at equal angular intervals on the front surface of rotating part 15. That is, rotating part 15 is capable of... Figure 1 Rotation in the direction indicated by the dashed arrow allows any of the 12 symbols to be aligned with the mark 11b on the front surface of the support 11a. The proximity detection unit 16 is located at the center of the front surface of the support 11a and is used for approaching or contacting the tip 22 of the article 21 of the operating tool 20, which will be described later. Furthermore, the heart-shaped markings surrounding the proximity detection unit 16 are decorative.

[0033] The retaining part 17 is formed from the upper end of the bulge 12 to the interior of the main body 11, allowing the insertion of the article 21 of the operating tool 20 (described later) and retaining the inserted article 21. Figure 2 As shown, the cross-sectional shape of the retaining part 17 is not a regular octagon, but rather a shape that is slightly flattened in the left-right direction. This cross-sectional shape is used to retain the article 21 of the operating tool 20, which will be described later, in either a first orientation or a second orientation (see reference). Figure 5 The positioning component is provided. Additionally, guide protrusions 17a, which are rectangular in shape when viewed from above, are provided on both the front and rear surfaces of the holding portion 17. These guide protrusions 17a guide the guide recess 21b (see reference 21b) of the article 21 of the operating tool 20 (described later) when it is inserted into the holding portion 17. Figure 1 and Figure 3 (A)).

[0034] Additionally, the operating tool 20 includes: an octagonal prism-shaped object 21 that can be inserted into the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10; a conical top part 22 that is connected to the lower end of the object 21; a cylindrical grip part 23 that is connected to the upper end of the object 21; and a decorative part 24 (feather-shaped in the figure) that is connected to the upper end of the grip part 23. Figure 1 The decorative part 24 is depicted with a component that imitates a feather, but the shape of the decorative part 24 is not particularly limited. In addition, if a cavity is formed in the decorative part 24 and granular objects such as beads are contained in the cavity, sound can be generated by shaking the operating tool 20.

[0035] The article 21 and the grip 23 are detachable based on the engagement between the quadrangular prism-shaped connecting protrusion 21a at the upper end of the article 21 and the quadrangular prism-shaped connecting recess 23a at the lower end of the grip 23. Similarly, the grip 23 and the decorative part 24 are detachable based on the engagement between the quadrangular prism-shaped connecting protrusion 23b at the upper end of the grip 23 and the quadrangular prism-shaped connecting recess 24a at the lower end of the decorative part 24. The top end 22 is formed of a metal material capable of adsorbing onto a permanent magnet. This top end 22 can be fixed to the lower end of the article 21 or be detachable.

[0036] Provide a detailed description of item 21, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown in (A), guide protrusions 17a are provided on both the front and rear sides of the article 21 for holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10 (see reference). Figure 2 The corresponding guide recess 21b. Additionally, as... Figure 1 , Figure 3 (B) and Figure 3 As shown in (C), the lower end of the article 21 is a tapered portion 21c that takes into account insertion into the holding portion 17, and an annular insertion limiting portion 21d is provided around the upper end of the article 21 to limit insertion into the holding portion 17.

[0037] Moreover, such as Figure 3 (A) Figure 3 As shown in (C), a first information slot 21e1 and a second information slot 21e2 are spaced apart along the front-back direction on the left surface of the article 21, and a third information slot 21e3 and a fourth information slot 21e4 are also spaced apart along the front-back direction on the right surface of the article 21. Furthermore, regarding the arrangement order of the first information slot 21e1 to the fourth information slot 21e4, in... Figure 3 When viewed from below as shown in (A), the information slots are arranged clockwise as follows: 1st information slot 21e1 - 2nd information slot 21e2 - 3rd information slot 21e3 - 4th information slot 21e4.

[0038] The first information slot 21e1 and the second information slot 21e2 on the left surface of item 21 are connected by... Figure 3 Information protrusions 21f are appropriately provided in the first region IP1a, the second region IP1b, and the third region IP1c shown in (B), thereby holding information corresponding to the presence or absence of the information protrusions 21f. Furthermore, the third information slot 21e3 and the fourth information slot 21e4 on the right surface of the article 21 are also provided with information protrusions 21f. Figure 3The first region IP2a, the second region IP2b, and the third region IP2c shown in (C) are each appropriately provided with information protrusions 21f, thereby holding prescribed information corresponding to the presence or absence of the information protrusions 21f.

[0039] "Information on the Ownership of the Item"

[0040] Here, with Figure 3 (B) and Figure 3 Taking item 21 shown in (C) as an example, the information held is explained when the information is represented by "1" for "present" and "0" for "absent" using the protrusion 21f.

[0041] exist Figure 3 In the first information groove 21e1 on the left surface of the item 21 shown in (B), there are no information protrusions 21f in the first region IP1a to the third region IP1c, so the information obtained in the order of the first region IP1a to the third region IP1c is "000". In addition, in the second information groove 21e2 on the left surface of the item 21, there are information protrusions 21f in the first region IP1a and the second region IP1b, so the information obtained in the order of the first region IP1a to the third region IP1c is "110".

[0042] In addition, Figure 3 In the third information slot 21e3 on the right surface of the item 21 shown in (C), there are information protrusions 21f in the first region IP2a and the third region IP2c, so the information obtained in the order of the first region IP2a to the third region IP2c is "101". In addition, in the fourth information slot 21e4 on the right surface of the item 21, there are information protrusions 21f in the second region IP2b and the third region IP2c, so the information obtained in the order of the first region IP2a to the third region IP2c is "011".

[0043] If the above content is explained by region, then... Figure 3 The information obtained in the first region IP1a of the left surface of the item 21 shown in (B) is “01” in the order of the first information slot 21e1 and the second information slot 21e2. The information obtained in the second region IP1b of the left surface of the item 21 is “01” in the order of the first information slot 21e1 and the second information slot 21e2. The information obtained in the third region IP1c of the left surface of the item 21 is “00” in the order of the first information slot 21e1 and the second information slot 21e2.

[0044] In addition, Figure 3The information obtained in the first region IP2a of the right surface of the item 21 shown in (C) is "10" in the order of the third information slot 21e3 and the fourth information slot 21e4. The information obtained in the second region IP2b of the right surface of the item 21 is "01" in the order of the third information slot 21e3 and the fourth information slot 21e4. The information obtained in the third region IP2c of the right surface of the item 21 is "11" in the order of the third information slot 21e3 and the fourth information slot 21e4.

[0045] That is, the left surface of the article 21 has a first information unit IP1, which holds information based on the combination of information ("01", "01", "00") that can be obtained in the first region IP1a, the second region IP1b and the third region IP1c respectively, and the right surface of the article 21 has a second information unit IP2, which holds information based on the combination of information ("10", "01", "11") that can be obtained in the first region IP2a, the second region IP2b and the third region IP2c respectively.

[0046] Furthermore, since the combinations of information ("01", "01", "00") that can be obtained in the first area IP1a, the second area IP1b, and the third area IP1c of the first information unit IP1 of item 21 are different from the combinations of information ("10", "01", "11") that can be obtained in the first area IP2a, the second area IP2b, and the third area IP2c of the second information unit IP2 of item 21, the information held by the first information unit IP1 is different from the information held by the second information unit IP2.

[0047] Furthermore, the information (“01”, “01”) available in the first area IP1a and the second area IP1b of the first information unit IP1, and the information (“10”, “01”) available in the first area IP2a and the second area IP2b of the second information unit IP2, are used as information indicating the type of the item 21. Additionally, the information (“00”) available in the third area IP1c of the first information unit IP1, and the information (“11”) available in the third area IP2c of the second information unit IP2, are used as information indicating the orientation of the item 21.

[0048] In other words, when using multiple items including the aforementioned item 21, as long as the information obtainable by each item in the first area IP1a and the second area IP1b of the first information unit IP1 is different from the information obtainable in the first area IP2a and the second area IP2b of the second information unit IP2, the type of each item can be determined based on this information.

[0049] Control System for Performance-Style Toys

[0050] Figure 4 Reference numeral 31 indicates the main control unit 31, reference numeral 32 indicates the power switch, reference numeral RP indicates the identification unit for information recognition, reference numeral 34 indicates the proximity switch, reference numeral 35 indicates the rotation detection switch, reference numeral 36 indicates the storage unit, reference numeral 37 indicates the light-emitting unit, reference numeral 38 indicates the sound-emitting unit, and reference numeral 39 indicates the power supply unit. Figure 4 In the control system shown, the main control unit 31, the light-emitting unit 37, and the sound-emitting unit 38 include motion control executed by the main control unit 31, thereby constituting the performance output unit POP of the performance output toy 10.

[0051] The main control unit 31 includes a microcomputer, various drivers, and various interfaces, and stores motion control programs in ROM. The power switch 32 is responsible for supplying power to the main control unit 31 from the power supply unit 39, which is composed of dry batteries or rechargeable batteries, and for cutting off the power supply. The power switch 32 is located on the rear surface of the main body 11 of the performance output toy 10.

[0052] The identification unit RP includes a total of four switches, numbered 33a to 33d, which are composed of microswitches, etc. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the first switch 33a and the second switch 33b are arranged side by side on the left side of the holding part 17, with their respective movable parts 33a1 and 33b1 protruding into the holding part 17. Similarly, the third switch 33c and the fourth switch 33d are arranged side by side on the right side of the holding part 17, with their respective movable parts 33c1 and 33d1 protruding into the holding part 17. Furthermore, regarding the arrangement order of the first switch 33a to the fourth switch 33d, in… Figure 2 When viewed from above, the switches are arranged counterclockwise as follows: 1st switch 33a – 2nd switch 33b – 3rd switch 33c – 4th switch 33d.

[0053] If supplemented, the front-to-back position and size of the movable parts 33a1 and 33b1 of the first switch 33a and the second switch 33b constituting the first identification unit RP1, and the front-to-back position and size of the movable parts 33c1 and 33d1 of the third switch 33c and the fourth switch 33d constituting the second identification unit RP2, are designed such that when the item 21 of the operating tool 20 is inserted into the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10 in the first orientation or the second orientation (see reference). Figure 5 The movable part enters the first information slot 21e1 and the second information slot 21e2 on the left surface of the item 21 and the third information slot 21e3 and the fourth information slot 21e4 on the right surface of the item 21, and is activated by being pressed by the information protrusion 21f.

[0054] That is, the first switch 33a and the second switch 33b constitute a first identification unit RP1 for information identification on the left side of the holding unit 17, and the third switch 33c and the fourth switch 33d constitute a second identification unit RP2 for information identification on the right side of the holding unit 17.

[0055] A proximity switch 34 is disposed on the rear side of the proximity detection unit 16 of the performance output toy 10. The proximity switch 34 is a magnetic reed switch with a built-in permanent magnet. When the tip 22 of the operating tool 20 approaches or contacts the proximity detection unit 16 of the performance output toy 10, the proximity switch 34 is activated.

[0056] The rotation detection switch 35 is composed of microswitches, etc., and is used to detect the rotation of the rotating part 15 of the performance output toy 10. Preferably, it detects which of the 12 symbols matches the mark 11b and stops rotating.

[0057] As a method for detecting the rotation and stop position of the rotating part 15, for example, the following method can be used: four microswitches are arranged side by side on the rear side of the rotating part 15, and a row of protrusions is provided on the rear surface of the rotating part 15 for each of the 12 symbols, allowing the movable parts of the four microswitches to be pressed. If the presence of the protrusions is represented by "1" and absence by "0", and the row of protrusions for each symbol is set to 12 types from "0001" to "1100", and if it is pre-set so that these 12 binary outputs can be obtained from the four microswitches, then the rotation and stop position of the rotating part 15 can be detected using the binary outputs. Of course, other methods can also be used to detect the rotation and stop position of the rotating part 15.

[0058] In addition to storing data required to identify the item 21 when the operating tool 20 is inserted into and held in the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10, the storage unit 36 ​​also stores data related to the output performance (at least one of sound and light) when the item 21 of the operating tool 20 is inserted into and held in the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10. Furthermore, the performance based on sound includes at least one of speech, sound effects, and music, and the performance based on light includes multiple colors illuminating or flashing simultaneously, multiple colors illuminating or flashing individually, or a single color illuminating or flashing.

[0059] The light-emitting part 37 is composed of, for example, a full-color light-emitting diode, and the sound-emitting part 38 is composed of, for example, a loudspeaker. The number of light-emitting parts 37 is not particularly limited, as long as it can make the decorative part 14 and the rotating part 15 of the performance output toy 10 light up. However, when the 12 symbols of the rotating part 15 light up individually and in different colors, it is preferable to arrange a total of 12 light-emitting parts 37 composed of full-color light-emitting diodes or the like on the rear side of the rotating part 15 for each symbol.

[0060] Identification of Ownership Information of Items

[0061] Figure 5 (A) indicates that the opening and closing part 13 of the performance output toy 10 is open and the item 21 of the operating tool 20 is inserted into the holding part 17 with the first orientation. Figure 5 (B) indicates that the opening and closing part 13 of the performance output toy 10 is open and the item 21 of the operating tool 20 is inserted into the holding part 17 in a second orientation different from the first orientation.

[0062] The holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10 has Figure 2 The top view shown indicates that the item 21 operating the tool 20 has... Figure 3 The three-dimensional shape shown allows the article 21 to be inserted into and held in the holding part 17 with its left surface facing left (first orientation), and also allows the article 21 to be inserted into and held in the holding part 17 with its left surface facing right (second orientation). That is, the holding part 17 can hold the article 21 in two orientations with a holding angle difference of 180 degrees.

[0063] Here, with Figure 3 (B) and Figure 3 Taking the item 21 shown in (C) as an example, in the case where the item 21 of the operating tool 20 is inserted into and held in the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10 in the first orientation (see reference). Figure 5 (A) and the case where it is inserted into and held in the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10 in the second orientation (see reference). Figure 5 The identification information obtained under (B) will be explained.

[0064] When the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10 holds the item 21 of the operating tool 20 in the first orientation, such as Figure 5 As shown in (A), with the front surface of the operating tool 20 facing forward (the left surface of the item 21 facing left), the item 21 is inserted into the holding part 17. When the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10 holds the item 21 of the operating tool 20 in the second orientation, as shown in (A), Figure 5 As shown in (B), the article 21 is inserted into the holding part 17 with the front surface of the operating tool 20 facing backward (the left surface of the article 21 facing right). In either case, the insertion of the article 21 into the holding part 17 stops when the insertion restriction part 21d of the article 21 abuts against the upper end of the protrusion part 12.

[0065] During the process from the insertion of the item 21 with the first orientation to the stopping of the insertion, the first switch 33a and the second switch 33b constituting the first identification unit RP1 identify the information of the first information section IP1 of the item 21 in the order of first region IP1a-second region IP1b-third region IP1c, and the third switch 33c and the fourth switch 33d constituting the second identification unit RP2 identify the information of the second information section IP2 of the item 21 in the order of first region IP2a-second region IP2b-third region IP2c.

[0066] That is, in Figure 3 (B) and Figure 3 In the case of item 21 shown in (C), during the above process, it is possible to obtain the following from switches 33a to 33d: 1st switch 33a to 4th switch 33d. Figure 6 The connection / disconnection signals are shown in the diagram above (A). If we were to explain this by region, the connection / disconnection signals obtained in region 1 (IP1a), region 2 (IP1b), region 3 (IP1c), and region 3 (IP2c) would be as follows: Figure 6 The figure below (A) is shown.

[0067] In other words, when "connected" is represented by "1" and "disconnected" is represented by "0", such as Figure 6 As shown on the right side of the diagram below (A), in the first region IP1a and IP2a, the binary output of "0110" can be obtained by the first switch 33a to the fourth switch 33d; in the second region IP1b and IP2b, the binary output of "0101" can be obtained by the first switch 33a to the fourth switch 33d; and in the third region IP1c and IP2c, the binary output of "0011" can be obtained by the first switch 33a to the fourth switch 33d.

[0068] Furthermore, during the process from the insertion of the item 21 in the second orientation to the stopping of the insertion, the third switch 33c and the fourth switch 33d constituting the second identification unit RP2 identify the information of the first information unit IP1 of the item 21 in the order of first region IP1a - second region IP1b - third region IP1c, and the first switch 33a and the second switch 33b constituting the first identification unit RP1 identify the information of the second information unit IP2 of the item 21 in the order of first region IP2a - second region IP2b - third region IP2c.

[0069] That is, in Figure 3 (A) and Figure 3 In the case of item 21 shown in (B), during the above process, it is possible to obtain the following from switches 33a to 33d: 1st switch 33a to 4th switch 33d. Figure 6The connection / disconnection signals are shown in the diagram above (B). If we were to explain this by region, the connection / disconnection signals obtained in region 1 (IP1a), region 2 (IP1b), region 3 (IP1c), and region 3 (IP2c) would be as follows: Figure 6 The figure below (B) is shown.

[0070] In other words, when "connected" is represented by "1" and "disconnected" is represented by "0", such as Figure 6 As shown on the right side of the diagram below (B), in the first region IP1a and IP2a, the binary output of "1001" can be obtained by the first switch 33a to the fourth switch 33d; in the second region IP1b and IP2b, the binary output of "0101" can be obtained by the first switch 33a to the fourth switch 33d; and in the third region IP1c and IP2c, the binary output of "1100" can be obtained by the first switch 33a to the fourth switch 33d.

[0071] As shown above, the information that can be obtained in the third area IP1c of the first information section IP1 of the item 21 and the information that can be obtained in the third area IP2c of the second information section IP2 are used as information indicating the orientation of the item 21.

[0072] That is, according to Figure 6 The right side of the diagram below (A) shows the binary output "0011" obtained from IP1c and IP2c in region 3. Figure 6 The binary output "1100" obtained from IP1c and IP2c in the lower right of the figure (B) determines the orientation of the item 21 held in the holding part 17.

[0073] If supplementary information is required, then... Figure 6 The right side of the diagram below (A) shows the binary output "0011" obtained from IP1c and IP2c in region 3. Figure 6 Regarding the binary output "1100" obtained from IP1c and IP2c in the lower part of the diagram (B), the first two bits and the last two bits are different. Therefore, based on these first two bits and the last two bits, when the binary output is "0011", it can be determined that the item 21 held in the holding part 17 is in the first orientation (see reference). Figure 5 When the binary output of (A) is "1100", it can be determined that the item 21 held in the holding part 17 is in the second orientation (refer to...). Figure 5 (B)

[0074] Furthermore, as described above, the information available in the first area IP1a and the second area IP1b of the first information section IP1 of the article 21 and the information available in the first area IP2a and the second area IP2b of the second information section IP2 are used as information indicating the type of the article 21.

[0075] That is, according to Figure 6 The right side of the diagram below (A) shows the binary output "0110" obtained from the first region IP1a and IP2a, and the binary output "0101" obtained from the second region IP1b and IP2b. Figure 6 The binary output "1001" obtained from the first region IP1a and IP2a and the binary output "0101" obtained from the second region IP1b and IP2b, shown on the right side of the diagram below (B), determine the type of item 21 held in the holding part 17.

[0076] If supplementation is required, then Figure 6 The combination of binary outputs ("0110" & "0101") shown on the right side of the diagram below (A) is compared with Figure 6 The binary output combination ("1001" & "0101") shown on the right side of the diagram below (B) is different. However, if the orientation of the aforementioned item 21 is considered in the latter binary output combination ("1001" & "0101"), specifically, if the first two and last two bits of "1001" and "0101" of the latter are replaced based on the orientation of the aforementioned item 21, it becomes "0110" & "0101", which is the same as the binary output combination of the former. In other words, even if the orientation of the item 21 held in the holding part 17 is different, it can be determined that they are the same item, and the type of item 21 held in the holding part 17 can be determined based on the binary output combination ("0110" & "0101") corresponding to the first orientation.

[0077] If we consider other examples of binary output, where the binary output combination of the former is "0110" & "0100" and the binary output combination of the latter is "1001" & "0001", replacing the first two and last two bits of each of the latter's "1001" & "0001" will also result in the same binary output combination as the former: "0110" & "0100". Similarly, where the binary output combination of the former is "0110" & "0001" and the binary output combination of the latter is "1001" & "0100", replacing the first two and last two bits of each of the latter's "1001" & "0100" will also result in the same binary output combination as the former: "0110" & "0001". For other combinations of binary outputs, the same method can be used to determine that the items held in the holding section 17 are the same items even if the orientations of the items are different, and the type of items held in the holding section 17 can be determined based on the combination of binary outputs corresponding to the first orientation.

[0078] In other words, even when using multiple items including the aforementioned item 21, the type of item held in the holding unit 17 can be determined based on the information obtained from the first area IP1a and the second area IP1b of the first information unit IP1, and the first area IP2a and the second area IP2b of the second information unit IP2.

[0079] Furthermore, when using multiple items, including item 21 mentioned above, especially when there are many types, it is preferable to pre-store data representing the type and orientation of each item in hexadecimal numbers in the storage unit 36. Specifically, in the case of item 21 mentioned above, Figure 6 The binary output shown on the right side of the diagram below (A) is “0110”, “0101”, “0011”. Therefore, by replacing each binary output with a hexadecimal number to obtain the combination of “6”, “5”, “3” (653) as data and storing it, and pre-storing the same data for other items, the data required for identifying the items can be simplified.

[0080] Performance Output Corresponding to Items

[0081] Figure 7 This describes the flow of performance output corresponding to the items mentioned above. Here, the flow is explained assuming multiple items are prepared; therefore, item labels are omitted from the attached diagrams below.

[0082] During gameplay, when the power switch 32 of the performance output toy 10 is turned on, the corresponding performance is output (…). Figure 7Steps ST101 and ST102). Then, wait for the item from the operating tool 20 to be inserted into the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10. While the item is inserted and held, perform the item recognition based on the holding information described above, and output the performance corresponding to the recognized item. Figure 7 (Steps ST103 to ST105). In addition, the performance here includes the illumination of the decorative part 14 of the performance output toy 10, and preferably also includes the illumination of a specific symbol (a symbol corresponding to the item) on the rotating part 15.

[0083] When the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10 removes the item from the operating tool 20 and releases the holding after or during the performance output, the performance corresponding to the release of the holding is output. Figure 7 (Steps ST106 and ST107). The release of the item's holding can be detected by disconnecting all switches from the first switch 33a to the fourth switch 33d in a process opposite to the identification of the holding information described above. In addition, the output of step ST107 is different from the output of step ST105.

[0084] Then, the object from the operating tool 20 is reinserted into the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10. While the object is inserted and held, the object recognition based on the holding information described above is performed, the performance corresponding to the recognized object is output, and the process returns to step ST106. Figure 7 Steps ST108 to ST110).

[0085] Additionally, if no item is held in step ST108, it is determined whether the power switch 32 is off. If it is not off, the process returns to step ST108; if it is off, the corresponding performance is output. Figure 7 Steps ST111 and ST112).

[0086] In addition to being able to perform performance outputs corresponding to the aforementioned items, the aforementioned performance output toy 10 can also perform performance outputs different from those performance outputs, and will therefore be described in turn.

[0087] Performance output corresponding to the opening and closing of the opening and closing section

[0088] When performing a performance output corresponding to the opening and closing of the opening and closing part 13 of the performance output toy 10, a detection part 13b for detecting the opening and closing is provided on the opening and closing part 13 (see reference). Figure 1 and Figure 5 When closed, it is pre-set that the detected part 13 can press at least the movable part 33a1 of the first switch 33a and the movable part 33b1 of the first switch 33b.

[0089] like Figure 8 As shown in (A), when the operating tool 20 is inserted into the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10, when the opening and closing part 13 is opened, the performance corresponding to the opening is output. Figure 8 (A) steps ST201, ST202). Additionally, as... Figure 8 As shown in (B), after the operating tool 20 is pulled out from the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10, when the opening and closing part 13 closes the opening formed in the holding part 17, the performance corresponding to the closure is output. Figure 8 (B) Steps ST203 and ST204). The performance output corresponding to the opening and closing of the opening and closing section 13 can be appropriately added to Figure 7 The process is shown below.

[0090] Performance output corresponding to the rotation of the rotating part

[0091] When performing a performance output corresponding to the rotation of the rotating part 15 of the performance output toy 10, for example, when detecting the rotation and stop position of the rotating part 15 and causing the symbol corresponding to the stop position to light up, the rotation and stop detection method illustrated above can be used, and as described above, a total of 12 light-emitting parts 37 composed of full-color light-emitting diodes or the like can be arranged on the rear side of the rotating part 15 for each symbol.

[0092] like Figure 9 As shown, when any symbol in the rotating part 15 of the performance output toy 10 matches the mark 11b in the stopped state, the rotation of the rotating part 15 is started and stopped when the desired symbol matches the mark 11b, then the performance corresponding to the symbol is output. Figure 9 (Steps ST301 to ST303). Here, the output performance is the sound and light corresponding to the symbol located at the stop position of the rotating part 15, but the sound and light can also be performed as needed, accompanying the start of rotation (e.g., the light of the decorative part 14). This performance output corresponding to the rotation of the rotating part 15 can also be used as a response to... Figure 7 The output is generated by interrupting the process shown.

[0093] "Performance Output Corresponding to the Approach Detection of Objects"

[0094] like Figure 10 As shown, when the tip 22 of the object 21 of the operating tool 20 approaches or contacts the proximity detection unit 16 of the performance output toy 10, based on the output of the proximity switch 34, a performance corresponding to the approach of the object to the proximity detection unit 16 is output. Figure 10(Steps ST401, ST402). Here, the output performance is, for example, sound and light emission from at least one of the decorative part 14 and the rotating part 15. This performance output corresponding to the proximity of the item to the proximity detection unit 17 can also be used as a response to... Figure 7 The output is generated by interrupting the process shown.

[0095] The main effects and benefits obtained from performance-related toys, etc.

[0096] <Effect 1> Even when the item 21 of the operating tool 20 is held in the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10 with different orientations, the item 21 can be identified and the performance corresponding to the item 21 can be output. Therefore, the limitation on the orientation of the item 21 that can be held in the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10 can be relaxed, thereby improving the operability of the performance output.

[0097] <Effect 2> Even when using multiple items including the item 21, by having each item hold different information, it is possible to determine the type of item held in the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10, and output different performances for each item.

[0098] <Effect 3> Since the item 21 is detachably mounted on the operating tool 20, multiple items, including the item 21, can be used together to share one operating tool 20. Furthermore, since the operating tool 20 is detachably provided with a decorative part 24, multiple decorative parts, including the decorative part 24, can be prepared to share one operating tool 20.

[0099] Variations of the aforementioned performance-related toys, etc.

[0100] <Modification Example 1> As the holding part 17 of the performance output toy 10 and the article 21 of the operating tool 20, an octagonal prism is shown. However, the holding part 17 and the article 21 can also be a multi-faceted prism other than octagonal, an elliptical prism, or even a cylinder, as long as they can be positioned to each other.

[0101] <Modification Example 2> The holding orientation of the article 21, which serves as the operating tool 20, relative to the holding portion 17 of the performance output toy 10 shows two orientations with a holding angle difference of 180 degrees. However, by changing the shape of the holding portion 17 and the article 21 as described above, it is also possible to set two orientations other than a holding angle difference of 180 degrees. In this case, to match the two orientations other than a holding angle difference of 180 degrees, the orientation can be changed... Figure 2 The angle difference between the first recognition unit RP1 and the second recognition unit RP2 shown is changed. Figure 3 The angle difference between the first information unit IP1 and the second information unit IP2 shown is sufficient.

[0102] <Modification Example 3> shows a case where the item 21 is placed on an operating tool 20 having a handle 23 and a decorative part 24, but it is also possible to use the item 21 independently without using the operating tool 20. In this case, multiple items, including the item 21, can be identified by their respective appearances, for example, by marking each item with a symbol (symbol of the 12 constellations) corresponding to the symbol provided on the rotating part 15 of the performance output toy 10, or by providing a simple decorative part corresponding to that symbol.

[0103] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0104] 10. Performance output toy; 11. Main body; 13. Opening and closing part; 15. Rotating part; 16. Proximity detection part; 17. Holding part; 20. Operating tool; 21. Item; 21e1~21e4, 1st~4th information slots; 21f, Information protrusion; IP1, 1st information section; IP1a, 1st area of ​​the 1st information section; IP1b, 2nd area of ​​the 1st information section; IP1c, 3rd area of ​​the 1st information section; IP2, 2nd information section; IP2a… Area 1 of the second information section; IP2b, Area 2 of the second information section; IP2c, Area 3 of the second information section; 22, Top section; 23, Holding section; 24, Decorative section; 31, Main control section; 33a-33d, Switches 1-4 for information recognition; RP, Recognition section; RP1, First recognition section; RP2, Second recognition section; 34, Proximity switch; 35, Rotation detection switch; 37, Light-emitting section; 38, Sound-emitting section; POP, Performance output section.

Claims

1. A performance output toy, wherein, The toys produced for this performance include: A holding section, which is capable of holding items; An identification unit capable of identifying the article held in the holding portion; and The performance output unit is capable of outputting a performance corresponding to the item identified by the recognition unit. The retaining part is configured to hold the article in different orientations. The identification unit is configured to identify the item even when it is held in the holding part with different orientations. The performance output toy also includes a proximity detection unit for detecting the approach or contact of the top part of the item. The performance output unit is configured to output a performance corresponding to the detection of the proximity detection unit.

2. The performance output toy according to claim 1, wherein, The different orientations involved in the retaining part are the first orientation and the second orientation, which have different retaining angles of the article.

3. The performance output toy according to claim 2, wherein, The difference between the holding angle of the first orientation and the holding angle of the second orientation is 180 degrees.

4. The performance output toy according to claim 2 or 3, wherein, The retaining part has a positioning component for holding the article in the first orientation and the second orientation.

5. The performance output toy according to claim 2 or 3, wherein, The identification of the item by the identification unit is to identify the item as the same item even when the item is held in the holding unit in the first orientation or the second orientation.

6. The performance output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The item has a first information section and a second information section at different locations. The identification unit has a first identification unit capable of identifying information held by one of the first information unit and the second information unit, and a second identification unit capable of identifying information held by the other of the first information unit and the second information unit.

7. The performance output toy according to claim 6, wherein, The first information section and the second information section of the item hold different information.

8. The performance output toy according to claim 6, wherein, The first information section and the second information section of the article have a first area and a second area that hold information related to the type of the article.

9. The performance output toy according to claim 8, wherein, The first and second information sections of the article also have a third area that holds information related to the orientation of the article.

10. The performance output toy according to claim 6, wherein, The identification of the item involved in the identification unit is configured to be based on a combination of information identified by the first identification unit and information identified by the second identification unit.

11. The performance output toy according to claim 10, wherein, The identification of the item involved in the identification unit is configured to be performed during the process of holding the item before it is held in the holding unit.

12. The performance output toy according to claim 6, wherein, The performance corresponding to the item involved in the performance output unit is a performance corresponding to a combination of information identified by the first identification unit and information identified by the second identification unit.

13. The performance output toy according to claim 12, wherein, The performance output unit is configured to output a performance corresponding to the item even when the item held in the holding unit is released.

14. The performance output toy according to claim 12 or 13, wherein, The performance output unit is configured to output a first performance when the item is held in the holding unit, and to output a second performance different from the first performance when the holding of the item in the holding unit is released.

15. The performance output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The performance output toy also includes an opening and closing part, which is used to open and close the opening formed in the holding part. The performance output unit is configured to output a performance that corresponds to the opening and closing of the opening and closing unit.

16. The performance output toy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The performance output toy also includes a rotating part. The performance output unit is configured to output a performance corresponding to the rotation of the rotating unit.

17. A performance output toy set, wherein, The performance output toy kit includes the performance output toy as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 16 and the article as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 16.

18. The performance output toy set according to claim 17, wherein, The item is located on an operating tool with a handle.

19. The performance output toy set according to claim 18, wherein, The operating tool has a decorative part that is detachably attached to the gripping part.

20. An operating tool for a performance output toy, wherein, The operating tool for the performance output toy includes the article as described in any one of claims 1 to 16 and a gripping part connected to said article.

21. The operating tool for a performance output toy according to claim 20, wherein, The operating tool has a decorative part that is detachably attached to the gripping part.

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