Show output toy and toy body

Abstract

The present application relates to a performance output toy and a toy separate body. The present application provides, for example, a novel structure for realizing a performance for a performance output toy. The present performance output toy includes: a toy main body having a light emitting portion capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors and a control portion for controlling a performance using the light emitting portion; and one or more toy separate bodies capable of being attached to and detached from the toy main body. The one or more toy separate bodies include a performance member formed using mutually different colors in a complementary color relationship, which allows irradiation light from the light emitting portion to pass therethrough in a state of being attached to the toy main body.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a performance output toy and a toy accessory. BACKGROUND

[0002] Various toys that perform a variety of performances of light, sound, and the like are known. In, for example, Patent Literature 1, a motion toy is proposed that outputs light and sound from a toy main body depending on the type of an attached and detached article attached to the toy main body.

[0003] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0004] PATENT LITERATURE

[0005] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-139743 SUMMARY

[0006] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0007] In the above-described prior art, only light and sound are output, and a structure that performs a more novel performance is desired.

[0008] The present application provides, for example, a novel structure that realizes a performance for a performance output toy.

[0009] SOLUTION TO PROBLEM

[0010] The present application is, for example, a performance output toy characterized by including: a toy main body having a light emitting portion that can emit light in a plurality of colors and a control portion for controlling a performance using the light emitting portion; and one or more toy accessories that can be attached to and detached from the toy main body, the one or more toy accessories including a performance member formed using mutually different colors that are in a complementary color relationship and that allow irradiation light from the light emitting portion to pass therethrough in a state of being attached to the toy main body.

[0011] Further, the present application is, for example, a toy accessory that is attached to a toy main body having a light emitting portion that can emit light in a plurality of colors and a control portion for controlling a performance using the light emitting portion, characterized by including a performance member formed using mutually different colors that are in a complementary color relationship and that allow irradiation light from the light emitting portion to pass therethrough in a state of being attached to the toy main body.

[0012] EFFECT OF THE INVENTION

[0013] According to the present application, a novel structure that realizes a performance can be provided for a performance output toy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1(a) front view and (b) plan view of the performance output toy of one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a case where the performance member of one embodiment is attached to or detached from the performance output toy.

[0016] Figure 3 (a) front view and (b) control block diagram of the performance output toy of one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a case where the performance member of one embodiment is attached to or detached from the performance output toy.

[0018] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a case where the performance member of one embodiment is attached to or detached from the performance output toy.

[0019] Figure 6A FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a case where the performance member of one embodiment is attached to or detached from the performance output toy.

[0020] Figure 6B FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a case where the performance member of one embodiment is attached to or detached from the performance output toy.

[0021] Figure 7 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a case where the performance member of one embodiment is attached to or detached from the performance output toy.

[0022] Figure 8 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a case where the performance member of one embodiment is attached to or detached from the performance output toy.

[0023] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] 100, performance output toy; 101, toy main body; 102, 103, toy sub body; 211, performance unit; 212a, 212b, mounting unit; 213a, 213b, 216, 217, detection unit; 214a, 214b, switch; 215a to 215e, light emitting unit; 221, 231, handle; 222, rotation member; 223, 233, performance member; 224, switch; 225, 235, recognition unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Embodiments will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the following embodiments are not limiting and do not confine the invention protected by the claims, and that combinations of characteristics described in the embodiments are not all essential to the invention. Two or more of the features described in the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. Note that the same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings for the same structures, and repetitive description is omitted.

[0026] <Appearance of performance output toy>

[0027] First, refer toFigure 1 Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an example of an appearance structure of a performance output toy 100 according to the present embodiment. Figure 1 (a) of Fig. 1 is a front view of the appearance of the performance output toy 100, Figure 1 (b) of Fig. 1 is a plan view of the appearance of the performance output toy 100. In the figures, the arrows of up and down, left and right, and front and back indicate the orientation of the performance output toy in the figures, and the same applies to other figures.

[0028] The performance output toy 100 includes a toy main body 101 and toy bodies 102 and 103. The performance output toy 100 according to the present embodiment is described as a belt buckle mounted to a belt. However, the present application is not limited to this, and can be applied to any toy. The toy main body 101 includes a base 111 and a main body 112, and the toy bodies 102 and 103 are mounted to the main body 112. In addition, the main body 112 is configured to be rotatable with respect to the base 111, and can rotate with respect to the base 111 including the toy bodies 102 and 103 mounted to the main body 112.

[0029] The toy bodies 102 and 103 can be attached and detached individually with respect to the toy main body 101, and a variety of changes can be provided as optional devices of the performance output toy. The performance output toy 100 outputs various performances using light, sound, display, vibration, and the like, according to the toy bodies 102 and 103 mounted to the toy main body 101.

[0030] The toy main body 101 is provided with a light emitting portion capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, and a control portion for controlling a performance, and outputs a variety of performances according to the mounted toy bodies, and the details will be described later. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the toy bodies 102 and 103 include performance members for a simple configuration capable of a variety of performances, but do not include a light emitting portion and a control portion as in the toy main body 101, and can be manufactured at a relatively low cost. Therefore, in order to realize a variety of performance modes, a variety of changes can be easily provided for the toy bodies. In addition, a light emitting portion, a sound emitting portion, a control portion, and the like can be provided in the toy bodies 102 and 103.

[0031] <Detail structure of performance output toy>

[0032] Next, the detail structure of the performance output toy 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 2 Figure 2 Fig. 2 shows the toy main body 101, the toy bodies 102 and 103 before mounting.

[0033] ​The toy main body 101 includes a performance section 211, mounting sections 212a, 212b, and detection sections 213a, 213b. The performance section 211 is provided with devices related to performance, particularly, a light emitting section, a sensor, a switch. Details thereof will be described later using Figure 3 The details of the performance section 211 will be described. The toy sub bodies 102, 103 can be respectively mounted to the mounting sections 212a, 212b. Among them, any of the toy sub bodies 102, 103 can be mounted to each of the mounting sections 212a, 212b. Alternatively, two toy sub bodies of the same type, for example, two toy sub bodies 102 can be mounted to the mounting sections 212a, 212b. The detection sections 213a, 213b respectively individually recognize the toy sub bodies mounted to the mounting sections 212a, 212b. For example, the detection sections 213a, 213b are sensors that read the recognition sections 225, 235 provided to the toy sub bodies, which will be described later. As the sensor, any of the sensors in any manner can be used in correspondence with the form of the recognition section. For example, various sensors such as an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, a camera sensor, a contact sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an electric wave sensor, and the like can be used.

[0034] The toy body 102 includes a handle 221, a rotation member 222, a performance member 223, a switch 224, and an identification portion 225. The handle 221 is held by an operator when a rotation operation is performed with respect to the base 111 of the toy main body 101. The switch 224 is provided to the handle 221, and when the switch 224 is pressed by the operator, a performance output can be activated. The rotation member 222 is installed to be rotatable, and when a rotation operation is performed in a state where the rotation member 222 is installed to the toy main body 101, a switch 214a described later provided to the toy main body 101 can be operated. In the present embodiment, the performance member 223 is formed in a semicircular shape, and inside, two color formation layers of mutually different colors in a complementary color relationship are held in an overlapping manner. Here, in the present embodiment, "overlapping" does not necessarily mean that the two color formation layers are arranged in close contact with each other, but also includes a state in which a color formation layer of another color is interposed between the two color formation layers. Further, when the two color formation layers are overlapped, two sheets (two pieces) formed in two colors of mutually different colors can be overlapped, or the two color formation layers can be formed in an overlapping manner in one sheet (one piece). The performance member is composed of a member through which light can pass, and can transmit irradiation light from light emitting portions 215b, 215c described later provided to the toy main body 101. At this time, the color of the irradiation light is changed (absorbed) by the sheet provided inside, and thus various performances are realized. The identification portion 225 is formed with identification information for identifying the toy body 102. As described above, the identification portion 225 is formed in an arbitrary form corresponding to the manner of the detection portions 213a, 213b, and for example, can be formed as a numerical value, a character string, a bar code, or the like representing the identification information, a structure of physical concave-convex, an IC tag, an infrared transmission portion, or the like.

[0035] The toy body 103 includes a handle 231, a performance member 233, and an identification portion 235. The handle 231 is a member that is held by an operator like the handle 221, and in addition, the handle 231 is formed to be rotatable by itself. By rotating the handle 231 by itself, a performance output can be activated. The performance member 233 is a structure similar to the performance member 223, and by installing the toy bodies 102, 103 to the toy main body 101, the performance member 233 comes into contact with the performance member 223 to constitute a circular performance portion. The identification portion 235 is a structure similar to the identification portion 225.

[0036] (Detailed structure of toy main body)

[0037] Next, the detailed structure of the toy main body 101 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 3 (a) of FIG. 1. Figure 3 (a) of FIG. 1 shows the appearance plan of the toy main body 101. Figure 3 (b) of FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of the control structure of the toy main body 101.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown in (a), as a structure related to performance output, the toy body 101 includes, in addition to the detection units 213a and 213b described above, detection units 216 and 217, switches 214a and 214b, and light-emitting units 215a to 215e. Detection units 216 and 217 and light-emitting units 215a to 215e are located inside the performance unit 211. Detection unit 216 detects when the main body 112 of the toy body 101 rotates relative to the base 111. Detection unit 216 is, for example, a press-type sensor; whenever the main body 112 rotates 180 degrees relative to the base 111, detection unit 216 is pressed, and a detection signal is output to the control unit 301, described later. When a circular performance component (not shown) is inserted into the center of the performance unit 211, detection unit 217 detects its identification information. Detection unit 217 may also have the same structure as detection units 213a and 213b. Alternatively, when a circular performance component is embedded, the performance output toy 100 can initiate a performance output corresponding to the detected identification information.

[0039] Switch 214a is a switch that is pressed by rotating the rotating member 222 of the toy body 102 clockwise or counterclockwise. On the other hand, switch 214b is a switch that is pressed by rotating the handle 231 of the toy body 103.

[0040] The light-emitting parts 215a to 215e can emit light in multiple colors; for example, full-color LEDs (light-emitting diodes) can also be used. The light-emitting parts 215a to 215e can be controlled individually or collectively. Furthermore, in the case of individual control, the timing and color of the light emission can be controlled individually, thus enabling a wider variety of performances. The light-emitting part 215a is disposed inside a circular shape located at the center of the performance unit 211. When the circular performance component is inserted, the light-emitting part 215a is controlled to emit light by the control unit described later. The light-emitting parts 215b and 215c are disposed at the lower part of the performance component 223 of the toy assembly 102 when the toy assembly 102 is attached to the toy body 101. The light-emitting parts 215b and 215c can emit light by passing it through the thin sheet provided on the performance component 223 to output performance signals. The light-emitting parts 215d and 215e are disposed at the lower part of the performance component 233 of the toy body 103 when the toy body 103 is installed on the toy body 101. The light-emitting parts 215d and 215e can emit light so that light passes through the thin sheet provided on the performance component 233 to output the performance.

[0041] like Figure 3As shown in (b), the toy body 101, as a control structure, includes a control unit 301, a storage unit 302, a power supply unit 303, a sensor group 304, an LED group 305, a switch group 306, and a speaker 307. The sensor group 304 corresponds to the detection units 213a, 213b, 216, and 217. The LED group 305 corresponds to the light-emitting units 215a to 215e.

[0042] The control unit 301, comprised of a microprocessor or similar components, controls the performance output of the performance output toy 100 by reading and executing the program stored in the storage unit 302. The storage unit 302 includes various types of memory such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory). It stores various data, including the program executed by the control unit 301, sound data output from the speaker 307, and corresponding information that associates the toy's identification information with the information in the executed program. Details of the program and corresponding information will be described later. The power supply unit 303 supplies power to the toy body 101. While a battery is desirable for portability, this invention is not limited to this specific invention, and any type of power source can be used. The battery can also be rechargeable.

[0043] Sensor group 304 outputs detection signals to control unit 301 based on the detection data of each sensor (detection unit). LED group 305 illuminates light with a predetermined color and at a predetermined time according to the instructions of control unit 301. Switch group 306 outputs signals indicating the meaning of each switch to control unit 301 when each switch is pressed. Speaker 307 is controlled by control unit 301 and outputs sound based on sound data stored in storage unit 302.

[0044] <Operating Instructions for Production Output Toy 100>

[0045] Next, refer to Figure 4 The operating steps of the performance output toy according to this embodiment are explained below. Furthermore, the operation described herein is an example and does not limit the invention; the performance output toy 100 of this invention can perform a wide variety of operations.

[0046] like Figure 4 As shown in (a), the toy body 102 is installed relative to the toy body 101 in the direction of the arrow. During installation, the detection unit 213a transmits detection signals and identification information to the control unit 301. The control unit 301 reads the received identification information from the storage unit 302 and executes the corresponding program, thereby initiating the performance output during installation.

[0047] If proceed Figure 4 The operation of (a) is as follows: Figure 4As shown in (b), the toy body 102 is mounted on the toy body 101. In this state, the rotating member 222 can be rotated as indicated by the dashed arrow 401, or the switch 224 can be operated. Based on this operation, an operation signal is transmitted from each switch 224, 214a to the control unit 301, activating the corresponding performance output. Furthermore, in Figure 4 In state (b), only one toy accessory 102 is installed on the toy body 101. In this case, since no toy accessories are installed at the positions of the light-emitting parts 215d and 215e, the control unit 301 can also control the light-emitting parts 215a to 215c to emit light, but not the light-emitting parts 215d and 215e. Alternatively, the control unit 301 can also control all the light-emitting parts 215a to 215e to emit light even when only one toy accessory is installed.

[0048] Next, as Figure 4 As shown in (b), the toy attachment 103 is installed relative to the toy body 101 in the direction of the arrow. The control unit 301 reads the received identification information from the storage unit 302 and executes the corresponding program, thereby activating the performance output during installation. Here, since the toy attachment 102 has been installed, all light-emitting parts 215a to 215e can also be made to emit light.

[0049] If proceed Figure 4 The operation of (b) is as follows: Figure 4 As shown in (c), the toy body 101 is equipped with two toy attachments 102 and 103. Here, the handle 231 of the toy attachment 103 can be rotated as shown by the dashed arrow 402. Based on this operation, an operation signal is transmitted from the switch 214b to the control unit 301, and the corresponding performance output is activated.

[0050] Thus, the performance output toy 100 of this embodiment can activate a variety of performance outputs using output signals from various switches, sensors, etc. as trigger signals. Here, the trigger signals for activating the performance outputs have been explained; the following describes the performance outputs using light-emitting units 215a to 215e in detail.

[0051] <Color Wheel>

[0052] Next, refer to Figure 5 This illustrates the complementary color relationship on the color wheel. Figure 5 An example representing a color wheel. In Figure 5 The image shows an example of a 20-color color wheel. Figure 5 In the diagram, different mesh patterns are used to represent color variations.

[0053] exist Figure 5In the present embodiment, as an example of the color wheel, a color wheel of the Munsell color system is shown. The Munsell color system includes 20 hues including basic 5 hues (red R, yellow Y, green G, blue B, and purple P) and intermediate hues (yellow red YR, yellow green GY, blue green BG, blue purple PB, and red purple RP). In the color wheel, two colors located at positions directly opposite to each other are in a complementary color relationship. In the present embodiment, the complementary colors also include colors adjacent to the colors directly opposite to each other. For example, red and green are in a complementary color relationship. For example, red (5R) and blue green (5BG) shown by a broken line 501 and yellow red (10YR) and blue (10B) shown by a broken line 502 are in complementary color relationships, respectively. If colors in a complementary color relationship are mixed with each other, a color close to black (achromatic color) is obtained. The performance output toy 100 of the present embodiment uses a combination of two colors in a complementary color relationship like this, and realizes a variety of performance modes.

[0054] <Detail structure of the complementary color mechanism>

[0055] Next, the detailed structure of the performance member of the present embodiment, i.e., the member including the complementary color mechanism, will be described with reference to Figure 6A and Figure 6B <Detail structure of the complementary color mechanism> Figure 6A is a structure of each sheet of two colors in a complementary color relationship. Figure 6B is a structure obtained by integrating each sheet of two colors in a complementary color relationship, and shows the structure of the sheet member of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, a structure formed by overlapping two sheets each of which is formed using paint of two colors in a complementary color relationship (printed on a transparent sheet) is described, but the present application is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which paint of two colors is used for one side of one sheet and the other side of the one side as the back side, respectively, can be used. Alternatively, each paint can be printed (applied) on one side of one sheet in a superimposed manner. Thus, in the case of using one sheet, a plurality of layers corresponding to each sheet described below are formed.

[0056] Figure 6A(a) indicates a display structure of the first color of the two colors in a complementary color relationship. Reference numeral 215 indicates any one of the light emitting sections 215b to 215e. As described above, the light emitting section 215 is, for example, a full color LED, and is capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors. A plurality of transparent sheets (sheets capable of transmitting light) are arranged on the upper portion of the light emitting section 215. The sheet 601 is a black transparent sheet. The sheet 602 is a sheet formed using paint of the second color in a complementary color relationship with the first color. Further, a transparent region 604 in an arbitrary shape is formed by leaving white on the surface of the paint of the second color of the sheet 602. In the present embodiment, the transparent region left white indicates a colorless transparent region. The sheet 603 is a sheet for diffusing the irradiation light from the light emitting section 215. Each of the sheets 601 to 603 is a transparent sheet using a resin such as polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), or the like as a material. Further, the sheet 602 is formed (printed) using paint of each color of the two colors in a complementary color relationship. In the present embodiment, the sheet 602 is formed using paint of the second color in a complementary color relationship with the first color. However, the color of the paint is not limited to the second color, and can be any color. Further, the sheet 602 is not limited to the sheet formed using paint, and can be a sheet made of a resin material capable of transmitting light. Figure 6A In (a), the sheet is formed by printing paint of the second color on a colorless transparent PC sheet. As for the paint, any kind of paint can be used as long as the paint does not significantly reduce the light transmittance of the sheet. Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the sheet 603 uses a sheet for diffusing light is described, but it is not particularly required to diffuse light, and a transparent PET sheet can be used, for example. Further, in the present embodiment, a sheet formed using paint is described as an example, but the present embodiment is not limited thereto, and a sheet made of a black or second color resin material capable of transmitting light can be used, for example.

[0057] These multiple sheets (or layers) 601, 602, and 603 are arranged in an overlapping order from top to bottom. While an example using multiple sheets has been described here, it could also be formed by applying paint in the order of second color, then black, relative to a single colorless transparent sheet. The light-emitting portion 215 emits light in the first color from the lower portion of these sheets 601-603. The first-color illumination light from the light-emitting portion 215 first diffuses through sheet 603 and then passes through sheet 602, which is a complementary color. In sheet 602, the first-color illumination light changes to gray (achromatic) light as it passes through the complementary second-color sheet. Here, "changing to gray (achromatic) light" means that in this embodiment, when the first-color illumination light illuminates the second-color sheet, the first color, being a complementary color, is absorbed and appears achromatic. Therefore, the illumination light in this area is perceived as a near-black gray by the human eye. In other words, it becomes an area where the color cannot be discerned. On the other hand, the first-color illumination light passes through the white transparent area 604 of the second-color sheet while maintaining the first-color state. Therefore, the illumination light passing through the sheet 602 forms the aforementioned arbitrary shape with the first-color light. Then, this illumination light reaches the black sheet 601. On the black sheet 601, the portion that has changed to gray (achromatic) due to the complementary color relationship cannot be clearly visually confirmed; instead, the first-color light, unaffected by the complementary color relationship, is projected through the white transparent area 604 of the sheet 602. Therefore, the first-color light is projected onto the black sheet 601, forming an arbitrary shape 606. That is, the sheet 601 is an example of a display unit for outputting performance.

[0058] in addition, Figure 6A (b) represents the performance structure of the second color, which is complementary to the first color mentioned above. Here, only the relationship with... Figure 6A (a) Different parts. In Figure 6A In (b), the light-emitting part 215 emits light using a second color, which is different from the first color, one of the two complementary colors. Furthermore, a sheet 611 of the first color is disposed between sheets 601 and 603 instead of a sheet 602 of the second color. The sheet 611 is formed of the first color, and a transparent area 612, left blank in an arbitrary shape, is formed on a portion of its forming surface. In this embodiment, a sheet formed using a coating is used as an example, but it is not limited to this; for example, a sheet made of a black or first-color resin material that allows light to pass through could also be used.

[0059] The plurality of sheets (or layers) 601, 611, 603 are arranged in this order in superposition from the top. The light emitting portion 215 emits light of the second color from above the lower portion of the sheets 601, 611, 603. The irradiation light of the second color from the light emitting portion 215 is first diffused in the sheet 603, and then passes through the sheet 611 of the first color in complementary color relationship. In the sheet 611 of the first color, the irradiation light of the second color changes to light of gray (achromatic color) when passing through the sheet of the first color in complementary color relationship. On the other hand, the irradiation light of the second color passes through the blank transparent region 612 of the sheet 611 of the first color in a state maintaining the second color. Therefore, the irradiation light passing through the sheet 611 forms an arbitrary shape with light of the second color. After that, the irradiation light reaches the sheet 601 of black. In the sheet 601 of black, the portion changed to gray (achromatic color) due to the influence of complementary color relationship cannot be clearly visually confirmed, but the light of the second color passing through the blank transparent region 612 of the sheet 611 without the influence of complementary color relationship is projected. Therefore, the light of the second color is projected in the sheet 601 of black, and an arbitrary shape 614 is formed.

[0060] Next, the use of the toy 100 will be described. Figure 6B The play structure (complementary color mechanism) of the present embodiment will be described. In a state where the toy bodies 102, 103 are attached to the toy main body 101, the play members 223, 233 are positioned above the light emitting portion 215, respectively. Therefore, the light irradiated from the light emitting portion 215 irradiates the play members 223, 233.

[0061] The performance member 223, 233 is configured to include a plurality of sheets (or a plurality of layers). For example, the above-described sheets 601 to 603, 611 of each performance member 223, 233 are arranged in this order in a superimposed manner from the top. In addition, the sheet 603 can be arranged in the lowermost layer, but it is desirable that the sheet 603 is arranged between the sheet 602 and the sheet 611 as a buffer region between the sheet 602 and the sheet 611. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the case where a plurality of sheets is used is described, but a case where a plurality of layers is formed in one sheet by printing a plurality of different colors of paint on one colorless transparent sheet can also be considered. In the case where a plurality of layers is formed in one sheet, each color of paint can be printed in a superimposed manner on one side of the colorless transparent sheet to form a plurality of layers, or different colors of paint can be used on one side and the other side opposite to the one side to form a plurality of layers. For example, a first color, a second color, and a black color of paint can be formed in a superimposed manner on the colorless transparent sheet, or a second color and a black color of paint can be formed in a superimposed manner on one side of the colorless transparent sheet, and a first color of paint can be used on the other side. In this case, the order of arrangement of the layers of the first color and the second color is not particularly limited. In addition, the layer of the black color is not necessarily required, but is preferably provided because it can shield the layers of the first color and the second color. In this case, the layer of the black color is preferably provided at a position higher than the layers of the first color and the second color. In addition, in the case where the color complementation mechanism is implemented using one sheet, as a buffer region corresponding to the sheet 603, a layer printed with colorless transparent paint can be formed. By implementing the color complementation mechanism using one sheet, space saving or cost reduction can be achieved.

[0062] In the above-described performance member 223, 233, the case where the light emitting portion 215 emits light in the first color and the case where the light emitting portion 215 emits light in the second color are the same as (a) and (b) of FIG. 6, respectively. In the case where the light emitting portion 215 emits light in the first color, the light of the first color is projected on the black sheet 601 to form an arbitrary shape 606. On the other hand, in the case where the light emitting portion 215 emits light in the second color, the light of the second color is projected on the black sheet 601 to form an arbitrary shape 614. Thus, according to the present embodiment, in a simple structure in which a plurality of transparent sheets (or a plurality of layers) are superimposed, different shapes of performance outputs of two colors are implemented by switching the color of the irradiation light of the light emitting portion 215. As the arbitrary shapes 606, 614, a pattern, a design, or the like of a character, a train, a vehicle, a dinosaur, an animal, a sign, a number, or the like is displayed, so that the interest of the toy can be increased. In addition, the arbitrary shapes 606, 614 are set as display contents associated with the types and shapes of the toy bodies 102, 103, respectively, so that the interest of the toy can be further increased. In the above-described embodiment, the case where two colors in a color complementation relationship are used is described, but the present embodiment is not limited thereto, and a color complementation mechanism can be implemented using three or more colors. Figure 6A Figure 6A In the above-described performance member 223, 233, the case where the light emitting portion 215 emits light in the first color and the case where the light emitting portion 215 emits light in the second color are the same as (a) and (b) of FIG. 6, respectively. In the case where the light emitting portion 215 emits light in the first color and the case where the light emitting portion 215 emits light in the second color are the same as (a) and (b) of FIG. 6, respectively. In the case where the light emitting portion 215 emits light in the first color, the light of the first color is projected on the black sheet 601 to form an arbitrary shape 606. On the other hand, in the case where the light emitting portion 215 emits light in the second color, the light of the second color is projected on the black sheet 601 to form an arbitrary shape 614. Thus, according to the present embodiment, in a simple structure in which a plurality of transparent sheets (or a plurality of layers) are superimposed, different shapes of performance outputs of two colors are implemented by switching the color of the irradiation light of the light emitting portion 215. As the arbitrary shapes 606, 614, a pattern, a design, or the like of a character, a train, a vehicle, a dinosaur, an animal, a sign, a number, or the like is displayed, so that the interest of the toy can be increased. In addition, the arbitrary shapes 606, 614 are set as display contents associated with the types and shapes of the toy bodies 102, 103, respectively, so that the interest of the toy can be further increased. In the above-described embodiment, the case where two colors in a color complementation relationship are used is described, but the present embodiment is not limited thereto, and a color complementation mechanism can be implemented using three or more colors.​

[0063] <storage unit>

[0064] Next, with reference to Figure 7 , an explanation will be given of the performance mode realized by the corresponding information and the program stored in the storage unit of the present embodiment.

[0065] Figure 7 The table 700 shown in the drawing is information stored in the storage unit 302, and indicates corresponding information in which the identification information of the toy body and the information of the program executed are associated. The reference numeral 701 indicates an optional ID assigned uniquely for each toy body. This optional ID is, for example, identification information that can be acquired by reading the identification unit 225 in the case where the toy body 102 is mounted to the toy main body 101.

[0066] The reference numeral 702 indicates a program ID corresponding to the optional ID, which is used to identify the program stored in the storage unit 302. For example, a program ID "0001" is defined, which is read out and executed by the control unit 301 from the storage unit 302 in the case where the toy body to which the optional ID "A0001" is assigned is mounted alone to the toy main body 101. This program is a program for controlling the performance output.

[0067] In the reference numerals 703 to 704, program IDs corresponding to each type of the toy body mounted in combination in the state where the toy body of the optional ID "A0001" is mounted to the toy main body 101 are defined. That is, program IDs identifying the program executed corresponding to each combination are defined in the case where two toy bodies are mounted to the toy main body 101. The type of the toy body means, for example, that the toy body 102 is type A and the toy body 103 is type B. In addition, in the present embodiment, only type A and type B are explained, but more types can be applied as shown in Figure 7 .

[0068] The table 710 indicates the image of the performance mode realized by one program stored in the storage unit 302. Here, the performance mode at the time of generation of each trigger signal realized by the program ID "0001" is indicated. The reference numeral 711 indicates a control object at the time of performance output. The control object includes devices used for the performance output, such as LEDs, speakers, and the like. Other devices such as a vibrator outputting vibration can also be included.

[0069] Reference numerals 712 to 716 indicate identification numbers of the show modes at the time of generation of each trigger signal. For example, one program includes execution programs corresponding to various show modes defined as in the table 710. The control section 301 executes the corresponding show mode included in the program at the time of generation of each trigger signal. As each trigger signal, there are at the time of installation 712, at the time of occurrence of each rotation, at the time of operation of a switch, and the like. For example, the rotation 1 of the reference numeral 713 indicates a trigger signal generated each time the main body section 112 is rotated by 180 degrees with respect to the base section 111. The reference numeral 714 indicates a trigger signal generated in a case where the rotation member 222 is rotated to operate the switch 214a. The reference numeral 715 indicates a trigger signal generated in a case where the handle 231 is rotated to operate the switch 214b. The reference numeral 716 indicates a trigger signal generated in a case where the switch 224 is operated.

[0070] The program includes an action program for each show mode, and different show outputs are programmed in the plurality of action programs, respectively. That is, according to the present embodiment, the show output at the time of generation of each trigger signal is made different on the basis of the type of the toy separate body installed in the toy main body 101, and thus various show outputs can be easily realized.

[0071] <Processing steps of the control section>

[0072] Next, the processing steps of the control section of the toy main body 101 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 8 The processing described below is realized, for example, by the control section 301 reading and executing the program stored in the storage section 302. The step number of each processing is indicated by a number attached to "S".

[0073] In S101, the control section 301 acquires the selectable ID as identification information from the identification section 225, 235 using the detection section 213a, 213b at the time of installation of the toy separate body 102, 103. In addition, this processing is performed each time the toy separate body is installed. Next, in S102, the control section 301 reads the program corresponding to the selectable ID acquired in S101 from the storage section 302. In addition, at the time of installation of the toy separate body, the trigger signal at the time of installation is generated as indicated by the reference numeral 712 of the table 710, and the show mode of the corresponding number is selected in the read program. Thereafter, in S103, the control section 301 executes the program of the selected show mode. Thus, the show output corresponding to the trigger signal (installation of the toy separate body, and the like) is started.

[0074] Next, in S104, the control section 301 determines whether a new event has occurred. As shown in the table 710, the new event refers to rotation detection, operation of a switch, or the like. If a new event has occurred, the control section 301 returns the process to S102, and selects a performance mode corresponding to the event. The process thereafter is as described above, and thus the description is omitted.

[0075] On the other hand, in a case where no event has occurred, it is determined whether the toy body is detached from the toy main body 101, or whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the last operation, although not detached. If not detached and the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process is returned to S104. In addition, if detached or the predetermined time has elapsed, the process of the present flowchart is ended.

[0076] As described above, the performance output toy of the present embodiment includes: a toy main body having a light emitting section capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors and a control section for controlling a performance using the light emitting section; and one or more toy bodies capable of being attached to and detached from the toy main body. The one or more toy bodies include a performance member formed using mutually different colors in a complementary color relationship, and transmits irradiation light from the light emitting section in a state of being attached to the toy main body. With the above structure, according to the present embodiment, a variety of performances can be realized with a simpler structure for the performance output toy. In addition, the toy body can be easily replaced with respect to the toy main body having the light emitting section.

[0077] <Summary of Embodiment>

[0078] The above embodiment discloses at least the following performance output toy and toy body.

[0079] (1) A performance output toy characterized by,

[0080] The performance output toy includes:

[0081] a toy main body having a light emitting section capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors and a control section for controlling a performance using the light emitting section; and

[0082] one or more toy bodies capable of being attached to and detached from the toy main body,

[0083] the one or more toy bodies include a performance member formed using mutually different colors in a complementary color relationship, and transmits irradiation light from the light emitting section in a state of being attached to the toy main body.

[0084] (2) The performance output toy according to (1), characterized in that,

[0085] the performance member has at least two colors in a complementary color relationship held in superposition.

[0086] (3) The show output toy according to (2), characterized in that

[0087] the control section causes the irradiation light from the light emitting section to emit light in a color complementary to each of the two colors that overlap, of the one or more toy bodies attached to the toy main body, to control the show.

[0088] (4) The show output toy according to (3), characterized in that

[0089] the formation surface on which the two colors that overlap are formed has transparent regions of mutually different shapes formed thereon,

[0090] the transparent regions cause the irradiation light of the complementary color irradiated from the light emitting section to pass therethrough while maintaining the color thereof, and other portions on the formation surface other than the transparent regions absorb the color of the irradiation light that is in the complementary color relationship.

[0091] (5) The show output toy according to (4), characterized in that

[0092] the one or more toy bodies further include a display section that displays the shape formed on the transparent regions in accordance with the irradiation light from the light emitting section that passes through the formation surface on which the two colors that overlap are formed.

[0093] (6) The show output toy according to (5), characterized in that

[0094] the display section is a black transparent sheet provided at a position reached by the irradiation light that passes through the formation surface on which the two colors that overlap are formed.

[0095] (7) The show output toy according to any one of (2) to (6),

[0096] the show member includes a sheet member formed using paints of two colors that are mutually different colors in the complementary color relationship.

[0097] (8) The show output toy according to (7), characterized in that

[0098] the sheet member includes one sheet,

[0099] one face of the one sheet is formed using paint of a first color of the two colors of paint, and a second color different from the first color is overlaid to form the one sheet, or one face of the one sheet is formed using the paint of the first color, and another face of the one sheet, which is a back face of the one face, is formed using paint of the second color.

[0100] (9) The show output toy according to (7), wherein

[0101] The sheet member includes two sheets,

[0102] The first sheet of the two sheets is formed using a first color of the two colors of paint, and the second sheet of the two sheets, which is different from the first sheet, is formed using a second color of the two colors of paint, which is different from the first color.

[0103] (10) The show output toy according to any one of (2) to (9), wherein

[0104] The one or more toy specific bodies further include an identification section that indicates specific identification information,

[0105] The toy body further includes a detection section that reads the identification section when the one or more toy specific bodies are attached,

[0106] The control section switches the color of the irradiation light from the light emitting section at a predetermined timing in accordance with the color of the two colors of the overlapping show member provided in the corresponding toy specific body in accordance with the identification information read by the detection section, and controls the show.

[0107] (11) The show output toy according to (10), wherein

[0108] The toy body further includes a storage section in which a program corresponding to the identification information is stored,

[0109] The control section reads and executes the corresponding program from the storage section in accordance with the identification information read by the detection section, and thereby controls the show using the light emitting section.

[0110] (12) The show output toy according to (11), wherein

[0111] The two toy specific bodies can be attached to the toy body,

[0112] The control section reads and executes a program corresponding to the combination of the two toy specific bodies from the storage section when the two toy specific bodies are attached, and thereby controls the show using the light emitting section.

[0113] (13) The show output toy according to any one of (1) to (12), wherein

[0114] The control section controls a show using the light emitting section at any one of a time when the one or more toy bodies are attached to the toy main body and a time when a switch provided in the one or more toy bodies or a switch provided in the toy main body is operated.

[0115] (14) The show output toy according to any one of (1) to (13), characterized in that

[0116] The toy main body further includes a speaker that outputs sound,

[0117] The control section controls a show using the speaker in addition to the light emitting section.

[0118] (15) The show output toy according to any one of (1) to (14), characterized in that the show output toy is a belt buckle attached to a belt.

[0119] (16) A toy body to which a toy body is attached, the toy main body having a light emitting section that emits light in a plurality of colors and a control section that controls a show using the light emitting section, characterized in that

[0120] The toy body includes a show member that is formed using mutually different colors that are in a complementary color relationship and that transmits light from the light emitting section in a state of being attached to the toy main body.

[0121] (17) The toy body according to (16),

[0122] The show member has at least two colors that are mutually different colors that are in a complementary color relationship superimposed.

[0123] (18) The toy body according to (17),

[0124] The show member includes a sheet member that is formed using two colors that are mutually different colors that are in a complementary color relationship.

[0125] (19) The toy body according to (18), characterized in that

[0126] The sheet member includes one sheet,

[0127] One face of the one sheet is formed using a first color of paint of the two colors of paint, and a second color of paint that is different from the first color is superimposed to form the one sheet, or one face of the one sheet is formed using the first color of paint, and another face that is a back face of the one face is formed using the second color of paint.

[0128] (20) The toy body according to (18), wherein

[0129] The sheet member includes two sheets,

[0130] The first sheet of the two sheets is formed using a first color of the two colors of paint, and the second sheet of the two sheets, which is different from the first sheet, is formed using a second color of the two colors of paint, which is different from the first color.

[0131] (21) The toy body according to (19) or (20), wherein

[0132] The transparent regions, which are formed in shapes different from each other, are formed on the formation surfaces on which the two colors overlap,

[0133] The transparent regions allow the irradiation light of the complementary color, which is irradiated from the light emitting portion, to pass therethrough while maintaining the color thereof, and other portions on the formation surfaces, which are different from the transparent regions, absorb the color of the irradiation light that is in the complementary color relationship.

[0134] (22) The toy body according to (21), wherein

[0135] The toy body further includes a display portion that displays the shape formed on the transparent region in accordance with the irradiation light from the light emitting portion that passes through the formation surfaces on which the two colors overlap.

[0136] (23) The toy body according to (22), wherein

[0137] The display portion is a black transparent sheet that is provided at a position reached by the irradiation light that passes through the formation surfaces on which the two colors overlap.

[0138] (24) The toy body according to any one of (18) to (23), wherein

[0139] The toy body further includes an identification portion that indicates identification information unique to the two colors that overlap,

[0140] The color from the light emitting portion is switched in accordance with the identification information read from the identification portion.

Claims

1. A performance output toy characterized by comprising: a toy main body having a light emitting portion capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors and a control portion for controlling a performance using the light emitting portion; and one or more toy sub bodies capable of being attached to and detached from the toy main body, the one or more toy sub bodies including: a first member having a first color layer and a second color layer formed using mutually different colors in a complementary color relationship, and allowing irradiation light from the light emitting portion to pass therethrough in a state of being attached to the toy main body; and a second member formed so as to overlap the first member, and allowing light that has passed through the first member to be projected.

2. The performance output toy according to claim 1, characterized in that: the first member holds the first color layer and the second color layer so as to overlap.

3. The performance output toy according to claim 2, characterized in that: the control portion causes the irradiation light from the light emitting portion to emit light in a color complementary to each of the colors of the overlapping first color layer and the second color layer of the one or more toy sub bodies attached to the toy main body, and controls the performance.

4. The performance output toy according to claim 3, characterized in that: transparent regions having mutually different shapes are formed in formation surfaces in which the overlapping first color layer and the second color layer are respectively formed, the transparent regions allow the irradiation light of the complementary color emitted from the light emitting portion to pass therethrough in a state in which the color thereof is maintained, and other portions of the formation surfaces other than the transparent regions absorb the color of the irradiation light in the complementary color relationship.

5. The performance output toy according to claim 4, characterized in that: the second member displays the shapes formed in the transparent regions in accordance with the irradiation light from the light emitting portion that has passed through the formation surfaces in which the overlapping first color layer and the second color layer are respectively formed.

6. The performance output toy according to claim 5, characterized in that: the second member is a black transparent sheet provided at a position reached by the irradiation light that has passed through the formation surfaces in which the overlapping first color layer and the second color layer are respectively formed.

7. The performance output toy according to claim 2, characterized in that: the first member includes a sheet member formed using a first color paint and a second color paint of mutually different colors in a complementary color relationship.

8. The performance output toy according to claim 7, characterized in that: the sheet member includes one sheet, the first color layer is formed on one face of the one sheet using the first color paint, and the second color layer is formed so as to overlap the first color layer using the second color paint different from the first color, or the first color layer is formed on one face of the one sheet using the first color paint, and the second color layer is formed on another face of the one sheet as a back face of the one face using the second color paint.

9. The performance output toy according to claim 7, characterized in that: the sheet member includes two sheets, ​ A layer of the first color is formed on a first one of the two sheets using paint of the first color, and a layer of the second color is formed on a second one of the two sheets different from the first one using paint of the second color different from the first color.

10. The show output toy according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the one or more toy bodies further include an identification section that indicates unique identification information, the toy body further includes a detection section that reads the identification section when the one or more toy bodies are attached, the control section switches the color of the irradiation light from the light emitting section at a predetermined timing in accordance with the layers of the first color and the second color that overlap the first member provided to the corresponding toy body based on the identification information read by the detection section, and controls the show.

11. The show output toy according to claim 10, wherein the toy body further includes a storage section that stores programs corresponding to the identification information, the control section reads and executes the corresponding program from the storage section based on the identification information read by the detection section, and thereby controls the show using the light emitting section.

12. The show output toy according to claim 11, wherein two toy bodies can be attached to the toy body, the control section reads and executes a program corresponding to the combination of the two toy bodies from the storage section when the two toy bodies are attached, and thereby controls the show using the light emitting section.

13. The show output toy according to claim 10, wherein the control section performs the show using the light emitting section at either of a time when the one or more toy bodies are attached to the toy body and a time when a switch provided to the one or more toy bodies or a switch provided to the toy body is operated.

14. The show output toy according to claim 10, wherein the toy body further includes a speaker that outputs sound, the control section controls the show using the speaker in addition to the light emitting section.

15. The show output toy according to claim 10, wherein the show output toy is a belt buckle attached to a belt.

16. A toy body to which a toy body is attached, the toy body having a light emitting section that emits light in a plurality of colors and a control section that controls a show using the light emitting section, the toy body characterized by comprising: a first member that has a layer of a first color and a layer of a second color formed using mutually different colors that are in a complementary color relationship, and that transmits irradiation light from the light emitting section in a state of being attached to the toy body; and a second member that is formed so as to overlap the first member, and that projects light that has been transmitted through the first member.

17. The toy body according to claim 16, wherein the first member holds the layer of the first color and the layer of the second color so as to overlap.

18. The toy body according to claim 17, wherein ​ The first member includes a sheet member formed using a first color paint and a second color paint of mutually different colors in a complementary color relationship.

19. The toy body according to claim 18, wherein The sheet member includes one sheet, The first color paint is used to form a layer of the first color on one face of the one sheet, and the second color paint, which is different from the first color, is used to form a layer of the second color in overlapping relation to the layer of the first color, or the first color paint is used to form a layer of the first color on one face of the one sheet, and the second color paint is used to form a layer of the second color on another face of the one sheet opposite the one face.

20. The toy body according to claim 18, wherein The sheet member includes two sheets, The first color paint is used to form a layer of the first color on a first one of the two sheets, and the second color paint, which is different from the first color, is used to form a layer of the second color on a second one of the two sheets different from the first one.

21. The toy body according to claim 19 or 20, wherein Transparent regions of mutually different shapes are formed on the formation faces on which the layers of the first color and the second color are formed in overlapping relation, The transparent regions allow the complementary color light emitted from the light emitting portion to pass therethrough in a state in which the color of the light is maintained, and other portions of the formation faces different from the transparent regions absorb the color of the light in the complementary color relationship.

22. The toy body according to claim 21, wherein The second member displays the shapes formed on the transparent regions in accordance with the light emitted from the light emitting portion that passes through the formation faces on which the layers of the first color and the second color are formed in overlapping relation.

23. The toy body according to claim 22, wherein The second member is a black transparent sheet provided at a position reached by the light that passes through the formation faces on which the layers of the first color and the second color are formed in overlapping relation.

24. The toy body according to claim 18, wherein The toy body further includes an identification portion that indicates unique identification information corresponding to the layers of the first color and the second color formed in overlapping relation, The color of the light emitted from the light emitting portion is switched in accordance with the identification information read from the identification portion.

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