Dramatic representation outputting toy and toy separate body

Abstract

To provide a novel structure that realizes a dramatic representation in, for example, a dramatic representation outputting toy.SOLUTION: This dramatic representation outputting toy comprises: a toy main body that includes a light-emitting unit capable of emitting light in multiple colors and a control unit for controlling a dramatic representation using the light-emitting unit; and at least one toy separate body that can be attached to and detached from the toy main body. The at least one toy separate body is equipped with a dramatic representation member which is formed using mutually different colors in a complementary relationship and which, in a state of being attached to the toy main body, allows light emitted from the light-emitting unit to pass therethrough.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6B

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a performance output toy and a separate toy. [Background technology]

[0002] There are various known toys that perform various effects using light, sound, etc. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a motion toy that outputs light and sound from the toy body according to the type of detachable article attached to the toy body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-139743 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The above-mentioned conventional technology only outputs light and sound, and there is a demand for mechanisms that can provide more innovative effects.

[0005] The present invention provides a novel mechanism for realizing effects in, for example, a performance output toy. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention is characterized in that, for example, a performance output toy comprises a toy main body having a light-emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors and a control unit that controls the performance using the light-emitting unit, and one or more separate toy bodies that can be attached to and detached from the toy main body, the one or more separate toy bodies comprising performance members formed using different colors that are complementary to each other and transmit light irradiated from the light-emitting unit when attached to the toy main body.

[0007] The present invention is also characterized in that it is a separate toy that is attached to a toy main body having, for example, a light-emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors and a control unit that controls the performance using the light-emitting unit, and is provided with a performance member formed using different colors that are complementary to each other and that transmits light irradiated from the light-emitting unit when attached to the toy main body. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, a novel mechanism for realizing effects in a performance output toy can be provided. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are a front view and a plan view, respectively, of a performance output toy according to one embodiment. [Diagram 2] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing how to attach and detach performance components according to one embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2A is a front view of a toy body of a performance output toy according to one embodiment, and FIG. 2B is a control block diagram. [Figure 4] 11 is a diagram showing an example of an operation procedure for a performance output toy according to an embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. [Figure 6A] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a complementary color gimmick according to an embodiment. [Figure 6B] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a complementary color gimmick according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] A diagram showing corresponding information stored in a memory unit according to one embodiment and a performance pattern realized by a program. [Figure 8] 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a control unit according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential to the invention. Two or more features among the multiple features described in the embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. In addition, the same reference numbers are used for the same or similar configurations, and duplicated descriptions are omitted.

[0011] <Appearance of the performance output toy> First, an example of the external configuration of the production output toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1(a) shows the external front view of the production output toy 100, and Fig. 1(b) shows the external plan view of the production output toy 100. Note that the up / down, left / right, and front / rear arrows indicate the orientation of the production output toy in the figure, and the same applies to the other figures.

[0012] The performance output toy 100 comprises a toy main body 101 and separate toy bodies 102 and 103. The performance output toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described as a buckle attached to a belt. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be applied to any toy. The toy main body 101 is composed of a base 111 and a main body 112, and the separate toy bodies 102 and 103 are attached to the main body 112. The main body 112 is configured to be rotatable relative to the base 111, and can rotate with respect to the base 111 including the separate toy bodies 102 and 103 attached to the main body 112.

[0013] The toy separate bodies 102 and 103 can be attached and detached individually from the toy main body 101, and many variations may be provided as optional devices for the effect output toy. The effect output toy 100 outputs various effects using light, sound, display, vibration, etc. according to the toy separate bodies 102 and 103 attached to the toy main body 101.

[0014] Although details will be described later, the toy main body 101 is provided with a light-emitting unit capable of emitting light in multiple colors and a control unit for controlling the effects, and outputs various effects according to the attached separate toy. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, the separate toy bodies 102 and 103 are provided with a performance member having a simple structure to enable various effects, but are not provided with a light-emitting unit or control unit like the toy main body 101, and can be manufactured relatively inexpensively. Therefore, in order to realize various performance patterns, many variations of the separate toy bodies can be easily provided. Note that the separate toy bodies 102 and 103 may be provided with a light-emitting unit, a sound-producing unit, a control unit, etc.

[0015] <Detailed configuration of the performance output toy> Next, a detailed configuration of the performance output toy 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 shows a toy main body 101 and separate toy bodies 102 and 103 before attachment.

[0016] The toy main body 101 includes a performance unit 211, mounting units 212a and 212b, and detection units 213a and 213b. The performance unit 211 is provided with devices related to performance, particularly light-emitting units, sensors, and switches. The performance unit 211 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3. The toy separate bodies 102 and 103 can be mounted on the mounting units 212a and 212b, respectively. Any of the toy separate bodies 102 and 103 may be mounted on each of the mounting units 212a and 212b. In addition, two toy separate bodies of the same type, for example, two toy separate bodies 102, may be mounted on the mounting units 212a and 212b. The detection units 213a and 213b individually recognize the toy separate bodies mounted on the mounting units 212a and 212b, respectively. For example, the detection units 213a and 213b are sensors that read the identification units 225 and 235 provided on the toy separate bodies described later. As the sensor, any type of sensor can be used depending on the form of the recognition unit, for example, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, a camera sensor, a contact sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a radio wave sensor, or the like can be used.

[0017] The toy separate body 102 includes a grip 221, a rotating member 222, a performance member 223, a switch 224, and an identification unit 225. The grip 221 is held by the operator when performing a rotation operation on the base 111 of the toy main body 101. The grip 221 is provided with a switch 224, which can activate a performance output when pressed by the operator. The rotating member 222 is rotatably attached, and when a rotation operation is performed while attached to the toy main body 101, a switch 214a (described later) provided on the toy main body 101 can be operated. In this embodiment, the performance member 223 is formed in a semicircular shape, and holds two different colored formation layers of at least complementary colors superimposed thereon. In this embodiment, "superimposed" is not limited to the formation layers of two colors being arranged in close contact with each other, but may also include a form in which a formation layer of another color is sandwiched between the formation layers of two colors. In addition, when the two-colored forming layers are superimposed, two sheets (two sheets) formed in two different colors may be superimposed, or one sheet (one sheet) may be superimposed with two-colored forming layers. The performance member is made of a material that can transmit light, and can transmit light irradiated from the light-emitting units 215b and 215c described later provided in the toy main body 101. In this case, various performances are realized by changing (absorbing) the color of the irradiated light by a sheet provided inside. The identification unit 225 is formed with identification information for identifying the toy separate body 102. As described above, the identification unit 225 is formed in any form according to the method of the detection units 213a and 213b, and may be formed, for example, as a numerical value, a character string, a barcode, or the like representing the identification information, a physical uneven configuration, an IC tag, an infrared transmission unit, or the like.

[0018] The toy separate body 103 includes a grip 231, a performance member 233, and an identification unit 235. The grip 231 is a member that is held by the operator, similar to the grip 221, and furthermore, the grip 231 itself is formed to be rotatable. By rotating the grip 231 itself, a performance output can be activated. The performance member 233 has a similar configuration to the performance member 223, and by attaching the toy separate bodies 102, 103 to the toy main body 101, it comes into contact with the performance member 223 to form a circular performance unit. The identification unit 235 has a similar configuration to the identification unit 225.

[0019] <Details of the toy body> Next, a detailed configuration of the toy body 101 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3(a) shows a plan view of the exterior of the toy body 101. Fig. 3(b) shows a block diagram of the control configuration of the toy body 101.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 3(a), the toy main body 101 further includes, in addition to the above-mentioned detection units 213a and 213b, detection units 216 and 217, switches 214a and 214b, and light emitting units 215a to 215e as components related to performance output. The detection units 216 and 217 and the light emitting units 215a to 215e are provided inside the performance unit 211. The detection unit 216 detects that the main body unit 112 of the toy main body 101 has rotated relative to the base unit 111. The detection unit 216 is, for example, a push-type sensor, and the detection unit 216 is pushed down every time the main body unit 112 rotates 180 degrees relative to the base unit 111, and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 301 described later. When a circular performance member (not shown) is fitted in the center of the performance unit 211, the detection unit 217 detects its identification information. The detection unit 217 may have a similar configuration to the detection units 213a and 213b. In addition, the performance output toy 100 may be configured to activate a performance output according to the detected identification information when a circular performance member is fitted into the performance output toy 100.

[0021] The switch 214a is pressed by the clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of the rotating member 222 of the toy separate body 102. On the other hand, the switch 214b is pressed by the rotation of the grip 231 of the toy separate body 103.

[0022] The light emitting units 215a to 215e can emit light in a plurality of colors, and may be, for example, full-color LEDs (light emitting diodes). The light emitting units 215a to 215e may be individually controlled or may be uniformly controlled. In the case of being individually controlled, the timing and color of light emission can be individually controlled, so that more diverse effects can be realized. The light emitting unit 215a is disposed inside a circular shape located at the center of the performance unit 211. When a circular performance member is fitted in, the light emitting unit 215a is controlled by a control unit to be described later and emits light. The light emitting units 215b and 215c are disposed under a performance member 223 of the toy separate unit 102 when the toy separate unit 102 is attached to the toy main body 101, and can emit light to pass through a sheet provided on the performance member 223 and output a performance. The light emitting units 215d, 215e are arranged under the performance member 233 of the toy separate body 103 when the toy separate body 103 is attached to the toy main body 101, and by emitting light, they can pass through a sheet provided on the performance member 233 and output a performance.

[0023] 3(b), the toy body 101 includes, as a control configuration, 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.

[0024] The control unit 301 is configured with a microprocessor and controls the performance output of the performance output toy 100 by reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 302. The storage unit 302 includes various memories such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores the program executed by the control unit 301, various data such as sound data output from a speaker 307, and correspondence information linking identification information of separate toys with information on the program to be executed. The programs and correspondence information will be described in detail later. The power supply unit 303 supplies power to the toy main body 101, and is preferably realized by a battery to maintain portability, but this is not a limitation of the present invention, and any type of power supply can be applied. The battery may be a rechargeable battery.

[0025] The sensor group 304 outputs a detection signal to the control unit 301 in response to detection by each sensor (detection unit). The LED group 305 emits light of a predetermined color at a predetermined timing in accordance with instructions from the control unit 301. The switch group 306 outputs a signal indicating that each switch is pressed to the control unit 301 when it is pressed. The speaker 307 is controlled by the control unit 301 and outputs sound in accordance with sound data stored in the storage unit 302.

[0026] <Operation procedure of the performance output toy 100> Next, an operation procedure of the effect output toy according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Note that the operation described here is an example and does not limit the present invention, and the effect output toy 100 according to the present invention can perform various operations.

[0027] 4(a), the toy separate body 102 is attached to the toy main body 101 in the direction of the arrow. When the toy separate body 102 is attached, a detection signal and identification information are transmitted by the detection unit 213a to the control unit 301. The control unit 301 reads out and executes a corresponding program from the storage unit 302 in accordance with the received identification information, thereby activating a performance output when the toy separate body 102 is attached.

[0028] When the operation of FIG. 4(a) is performed, the toy separate body 101 is in a state where the toy separate body 102 is attached to the toy main body 101 as shown in FIG. 4(b). In this state, the rotating member 222 can be rotated as shown by the dotted arrow 401, and the switch 224 can be operated. In response to the operation, an operation signal is transmitted from each switch 224, 214a to the control unit 301, and a performance output corresponding to the operation is activated. In the state of FIG. 4(b), only one toy separate body 102 is attached to the toy main body 101. In this case, since no toy separate body is attached to the positions of the light emitting units 215d, 215e, the control unit 301 may control the light emitting units 215a to 215c to emit light, and the light emitting units 215d, 215e not to emit light. Alternatively, the control unit 301 may control all the light emitting units 215a to 215e to emit light even when one toy separate body is attached.

[0029] 4(b), the toy separate body 103 is attached to the toy main body 101 in the direction of the arrow. The control unit 301 reads out and executes a corresponding program from the storage unit 302 in accordance with the received identification information, thereby activating a performance output at the time of attachment. Since the toy separate body 102 has already been attached, all of the light emitting units 215a to 215e may be made to emit light.

[0030] When the operation of Fig. 4(b) is performed, the two toy separate parts 102 and 103 are attached to the toy main body 101 as shown in Fig. 4(c). Here, the grip 231 of the toy separate part 103 can be rotated as shown by the dotted arrow 402. In response to this operation, an operation signal is transmitted from the switch 214b to the control unit 301, and a performance output corresponding to this operation is activated.

[0031] In this way, the performance output toy 100 according to this embodiment can activate various performance outputs using output signals from various switches, sensors, etc. Here, the triggers that activate the performance outputs have been described, but the details of the performance outputs using the light-emitting units 215a to 215e will be described below.

[0032] <Hue wheel> Next, the complementary color relationship in a color wheel will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 shows an example of a color wheel. Fig. 5 shows an example of a color wheel with 20 colors. Fig. 5 shows color variations with different shading.

[0033] FIG. 5 shows a hue wheel of the Munsell color system as an example of a hue wheel. The Munsell color system consists of 20 hues, including intermediate hues (yellow-red YR, yellow-green G, blue-green BG, blue-purple PB, and red-purple RP) of the five basic hues (red R, yellow Y, green G, blue B, and purple P). In the hue wheel, two colors located opposite each other are in a complementary color relationship. In this embodiment, complementary colors also include colors adjacent to a color that is opposite each other. For example, red and green are in a complementary color relationship. For example, red (5R) and blue-green (5BG) shown by the dotted line 501, and yellow-red (10YR) and blue (10B) shown by the dotted line 502 are in a complementary color relationship. When colors in a complementary color relationship are mixed together, a gray color (achromatic color) that is close to black is obtained. The performance output toy 100 according to this embodiment realizes various performance patterns using a combination of two colors in such a complementary color relationship.

[0034] <Details of the complementary color gimmick> Next, referring to FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, a detailed configuration of a member having a complementary color gimmick, which is a performance member according to this embodiment, will be described. FIG. 6A is a configuration for explaining sheets of two colors in a complementary color relationship. FIG. 6B is a configuration in which sheets of two colors in a complementary color relationship are integrated, and shows the configuration of a sheet member according to this embodiment. Note that in this embodiment, a configuration in which two sheets formed (printed on a transparent sheet) using paints of two colors in a complementary color relationship are superimposed is described, but this is not intended to limit the present invention. For example, a form in which paints of two colors are formed on one surface of a sheet and on the other surface that is the reverse side of the one surface may be formed using paints of two colors. Alternatively, each paint may be printed (applied) on one surface of a sheet. Therefore, when one sheet is used, multiple layers corresponding to each sheet described below are formed.

[0035] FIG. 6A(a) shows a configuration for producing a first color among two colors that are complementary to each other. 215 indicates one of the light-emitting units 215b to 215e. As described above, the light-emitting unit 215 is, for example, a full-color LED, and can emit light in a plurality of colors. A plurality of transparent sheets (sheets that can transmit light) are arranged on the upper part of the light-emitting unit 215. The sheet 601 is a black transparent sheet. The sheet 602 is a sheet formed using a paint of a second color that is complementary to the first color. In addition, a white-blank transparent area 604 of an arbitrary shape is formed on the surface of the sheet 602 on which the paint of the second color is formed. In this embodiment, the white-blank transparent area refers to a colorless and transparent area. The sheet 603 is a sheet for diffusing the light irradiated from the light-emitting unit 215. Each of the sheets 601 to 603 is a transparent sheet made of a resin such as polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), or the like. The sheet 602 is formed (printed) using paints of two colors that are complementary to each other. In FIG. 6A(a), a colorless and transparent PC sheet is used with a paint of the second color printed thereon. Any type of paint may be used as long as it does not significantly reduce the light transmittance of the sheet. Here, an example is described in which a sheet that diffuses light is used for the sheet 603, but there is no particular need to diffuse light, and for example, a transparent PET sheet may be used. In this embodiment, a sheet formed using paint is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a sheet made of a black or second color resin material that can transmit light may be used.

[0036] These multiple sheets (or multiple layers) 601, 602, 603 are arranged in this order, overlapping from the top. Although an example of using multiple sheets is described here, it may be formed by applying paint of the second color and black to one colorless transparent sheet in that order. The light emitting unit 215 emits light in the above-mentioned first color from the lower part of these sheets 601 to 603. The first color irradiation light from the light emitting unit 215 is first diffused by the sheet 603, and then passes through the sheet 602 of the second color, which is in a complementary color relationship. In the sheet 602 of the second color, the irradiation light of the first color changes to gray (achromatic) light when it passes through the sheet of the second color, which is in a complementary color relationship. Here, changing to gray (achromatic) light represents a phenomenon in which, when the irradiation light of the first color irradiates the sheet of the second color, the first color, which is in a complementary color relationship, is absorbed and appears achromatic in this embodiment. Therefore, the irradiation light in the region is recognized as gray close to black by the human eye. In other words, it is an area where chromatic colors are not recognized. On the other hand, the first color irradiation light passes through the blank transparent area 604 of the second color sheet while maintaining the first color. Therefore, the irradiation light that passes through the sheet 602 forms the above-mentioned arbitrary shape with the first color light. After that, the irradiation light reaches the black sheet 601. On the black sheet 601, the part that has changed to gray (achromatic color) due to the influence of the complementary color relationship cannot be clearly seen, and the first color light that has passed through the blank transparent area 604 of the sheet 602 is projected without being influenced by the complementary color relationship. Therefore, the first color light is projected on the black sheet 601, and an arbitrary shape 606 is formed. That is, the sheet 601 is an example of a display unit that outputs a performance.

[0037] FIG. 6A(b) shows a configuration for producing a second color that is complementary to the first color. Here, only the parts different from FIG. 6A(a) will be described. In FIG. 6A(b), the light emitting unit 215 emits light in a second color that is different from the first color of the two complementary colors. Also, instead of the sheet 602 of the second color, a sheet 611 of the first color is disposed between the sheets 601 and 603. The sheet 611 is formed in the first color, and a transparent area 612 in which a part of the forming surface is whitened in an arbitrary shape is formed. In this embodiment, a sheet formed using paint is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a sheet made of a black or first color resin material that can transmit light may be used.

[0038] These multiple sheets (or multiple layers) 601, 611, 603 are arranged in this order, superimposed from above. The light emitting unit 215 emits light in the second color from the lower parts of these sheets 601, 611, 603. The second color irradiation light from the light emitting unit 215 is first diffused by the sheet 603, and then passes through the first color sheet 611, which is a complementary color. In the first color sheet 611, the second color irradiation light passes through the first color sheet, which is a complementary color, and changes to gray (achromatic) light. On the other hand, the second color irradiation light passes through the whitened transparent region 612 of the first color sheet 611 while maintaining the second color. Therefore, the irradiation light that passes through the sheet 611 forms the arbitrary shape with the second color light. After that, the irradiation light reaches the black sheet 601. On the black sheet 601, the portions that have turned gray (achromatic) due to the influence of the complementary color relationship cannot be clearly seen, and the second color light that has passed through the white transparent area 612 of the sheet 611 is projected without being influenced by the complementary color relationship. Therefore, on the black sheet 601, the second color light is projected and an arbitrary shape 614 is formed.

[0039] Next, the effect configuration (complementary color gimmick) according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 6B. When the toy separate bodies 102 and 103 are attached to the toy main body 101, the effect members 223 and 233 are located above the light emitting unit 215. Therefore, the light emitted from the light emitting unit 215 illuminates the effect members 223 and 233.

[0040] The performance members 223, 233 are configured to include a plurality of sheets (or a plurality of layers). For example, the performance members 223, 233 are each arranged with the above-mentioned sheets 601 to 603, 611 superimposed in this order from above. Although the sheet 603 may be arranged in the lowest layer, it is preferable to arrange it between the sheets 602 and 611 as a buffer area between them. As described above, a configuration using a plurality of sheets is described here, but a form in which paints of different colors are printed on one colorless and transparent sheet to form a plurality of layers on one sheet may also be used. When forming a plurality of layers on one sheet, paints of each color may be printed on one side of the colorless and transparent sheet, or paints of different colors may be used on one side and the other side that is the reverse side of the one side. For example, paints of the first color, the second color, and black may be laminated on a colorless and transparent sheet to form a layer, or paints of the second color and black may be laminated on one side of the colorless and transparent sheet, and paint of the first color may be used on the other side. The order of arrangement of the first and second color layers is not particularly limited. The black layer is not essential, but is preferably provided since it can conceal the first and second color layers. In this case, the black layer is preferably provided on the upper surface than the first and second color layers. When the complementary color gimmick is realized with one sheet, it can be realized by forming a layer printed with a colorless and transparent paint as a buffer area corresponding to the sheet 603. By realizing the complementary color gimmick with one sheet, it is possible to save space or reduce costs.

[0041] In the above-mentioned performance members 223, 233, when the light emitting unit 215 is made to emit light in the first color, the light of the first color is projected onto the black sheet 601, and an arbitrary shape 606 is formed, as in FIG. 6A(a). On the other hand, when the light emitting unit 215 is made to emit light in the second color, the light of the second color is projected onto the black sheet 601, and an arbitrary shape 614 is formed, as in FIG. 6A(b). Thus, according to this embodiment, the performance output of two different shapes in different colors is realized by switching the color of the light emitted by the light emitting unit 215 in a simple configuration in which a plurality of transparent sheets (or a plurality of layers) are superimposed. It should be noted that the interest of the toy can be enhanced by displaying, as the arbitrary shapes 606, 614, pictures and patterns of characters, trains, vehicles, dinosaurs, animals, symbols, numbers, and the like. In addition, the interest of the toy can be enhanced by displaying the arbitrary shapes 606, 614 in association with the types and shapes of the toy separate parts 102, 103, respectively. In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which two colors that are complementary to each other are used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a complementary color gimmick may be realized using three or more colors.

[0042] <Storage section> Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a description will be given of the corresponding information stored in the storage unit according to this embodiment and the effect patterns realized by the program.

[0043] 7 is information stored in the storage unit 302, and indicates correspondence information linking identification information of a separate toy with information of a program to be executed. 701 indicates an option ID uniquely assigned to each separate toy. The option ID is identification information that can be obtained, for example, by reading the identification unit 225 when the separate toy 102 is attached to the toy main body 101.

[0044] Numeral 702 indicates a program ID for identifying a program stored in the storage unit 302 corresponding to the option ID. For example, a program ID "0001" is defined which is read out from the storage unit 302 and executed by the control unit 301 when a separate toy unit to which the option ID "A0001" is assigned is attached independently to the toy main body 101. The program in question is a program for controlling the performance output.

[0045] In 703-704, a program ID corresponding to each type of separate toy that is combined and attached when a separate toy with option ID "A0001" is attached to the toy main body 101 is defined. That is, a program ID is defined that identifies a program that is executed for each combination of two separate toys that are attached to the toy main body 101. For example, the separate toy type is type A for the separate toy 102, and type B for the separate toy 103. Note that in this embodiment, only type A and type B will be described, but more types can be applied as shown in FIG. 7.

[0046] Table 710 shows an image of a performance pattern realized by one program stored in storage unit 302. Here, the performance pattern when each trigger occurs, which is realized by program ID "0001", is shown. 711 shows the control target at the time of performance output. The control target includes devices used for performance output, such as LEDs and speakers. It may also include other devices, such as a vibrator that outputs vibrations.

[0047] 712 to 716 indicate the identification number of the effect pattern when each trigger occurs. For example, one program includes execution programs corresponding to various effect patterns as defined in the table 710. The control unit 301 executes the corresponding effect pattern included in the program when each trigger occurs. Examples of each trigger include when the device is attached 712, when various rotations occur, and when a switch is operated. For example, rotation 1 of 713 indicates a trigger that occurs every time the main body 112 rotates 180 degrees relative to the base 111. 714 indicates a trigger that occurs when the switch 214a is operated by rotating the rotating member 222. 715 indicates a trigger that occurs when the switch 214b is operated by rotating the grip 231. 716 indicates a trigger that occurs when the switch 224 is operated.

[0048] The program includes an operation program for each effect pattern, and a different effect output is programmed in each of the multiple operation programs. That is, according to this embodiment, in addition to the type of separate toy attached to the toy body 101, by varying the effect output when each trigger occurs, a variety of effect outputs can be easily realized.

[0049] <Processing procedure of the control section> Next, a processing procedure by the control unit of the toy body 101 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 8. The processing described below is realized, for example, by the control unit 301 reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 302. The step number of each process is indicated by the number following "S".

[0050] In S101, the control unit 301 obtains an option ID, which is identification information, from the identification units 225, 235 by the detection units 213a, 213b at the timing when the separate toys 102, 103 are attached. This process is performed every time a separate toy is attached. Next, in S102, the control unit 301 reads out a program corresponding to the option ID obtained in S101 from the storage unit 302. Furthermore, when the separate toy is attached, a trigger at the time of attachment is generated as shown in 712 of table 710, and selects a performance pattern with a corresponding number from the read programs. Thereafter, in S103, the control unit 301 executes the program of the selected performance pattern. This causes a performance output corresponding to the trigger (such as the attachment of a separate toy).

[0051] Next, in S104, the control unit 301 determines whether a new event has occurred. A new event is, as shown in table 710, a rotation detection, a switch operation, etc. If a new event has occurred, the control unit 301 returns the process to S102 and selects a performance pattern corresponding to the relevant event. The process thereafter is as described above, and therefore will not be described here.

[0052] On the other hand, if no event has occurred, it is determined whether the toy separate object has been removed from the toy main body 101, or if the toy separate object has not been removed, whether a predetermined time has passed since the last operation. If the toy separate object has not been removed or the predetermined time has not passed, the process returns to S104. If the toy separate object has been removed or the predetermined time has passed, the process of this flowchart ends.

[0053] As described above, the performance output toy according to this embodiment includes a toy main body having a light-emitting unit capable of emitting light in multiple colors and a control unit for controlling the performance using the light-emitting unit, and one or more separate toy parts that can be attached to and detached from the toy main body. The one or more separate toy parts include performance members formed using different colors that are complementary to each other and transmit light emitted from the light-emitting unit when attached to the toy main body. By having the above configuration, according to this embodiment, the performance output toy can realize various performances with a simpler configuration. In addition, since the separate toy parts are attachable and detachable to the toy main body having the light-emitting unit, the complementary color gimmick part can be easily replaced.

[0054] <Summary of the embodiment> The above embodiment discloses at least the following performance output toys and separate toys.

[0055] (1) A performance output toy, A toy body having a light-emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors and a control unit for controlling the effects using the light-emitting unit; One or more separate toy bodies that are detachable from the toy main body; The one or more separate toys are A performance output toy, comprising a performance member formed using different complementary colors that transmit light emitted from the light-emitting unit when attached to the toy body.

[0056] (2) The performance member holds at least two different colors that are complementary to each other in a superimposed manner (the performance output toy described in 1).

[0057] (3) The toy is characterized in that the control unit controls the performance by emitting light from the light-emitting unit in the complementary colors of the two superimposed colors of the one or more separate toys attached to the toy body.

[0058] (4) A transparent area having a different shape is formed on each of the formation surfaces on which the two overlapping colors are formed, The transparent area transmits the complementary color light emitted from the light-emitting unit while maintaining its color, and other parts of the forming surface other than the transparent area absorb the color of the light that is complementary to the transparent color.

[0059] (5) The one or more separate toy bodies are characterized in that they further include a display unit that displays the shape formed in the transparent area in response to light irradiated from the light-emitting unit that passes through the forming surfaces on which the two superimposed colors are respectively formed.

[0060] (6) The toy for outputting visual effects described in (5) is characterized in that the display unit is a black transparent sheet arranged at a position where the irradiated light reaches after passing through the forming surfaces on which the two superimposed colors are respectively formed.

[0061] (7) A performance output toy according to any one of (2) to (6), wherein the performance member includes a sheet member formed using two different colors of paint that are complementary to each other.

[0062] (8) The sheet member includes one sheet, The toy for outputting a performance described in (7) is characterized in that one side of the sheet is formed using a first color of paint of the two colors, and then a second color of paint different from the first color is further layered on top of it, or one side of the sheet is formed using the first color of paint, and the other side, which is the reverse side of the one side of the sheet, is formed using the second color of paint.

[0063] (9) The sheet member includes two sheets, The toy with performance output described in (7) is characterized in that a first sheet of the two sheets is formed using a first color of the two colors of paint, and a second sheet of the two sheets, different from the first sheet, is formed using a second color of the two colors of paint that is different from the first color.

[0064] (10) The one or more separate toy objects further include an identification unit that indicates unique identification information, The toy main body further includes a detection unit that reads the identification unit when the one or more separate toy bodies are attached, The control unit controls the performance by switching the color of light emitted from the light-emitting unit at a predetermined timing to match the two superimposed colors of the performance component provided separately from the corresponding toy, depending on the identification information read by the detection unit.

[0065] (11) The toy body further includes a storage unit storing a program corresponding to the identification information, The control unit controls a performance using the light-emitting unit by reading and executing a corresponding program from the storage unit in accordance with the identification information read by the detection unit (10).

[0066] (12) Two separate toys can be attached to the toy body, The toy is characterized in that, when the two separate toy parts are attached, the control unit controls the performance using the light-emitting unit by reading out from the memory unit a program corresponding to the combination of the two separate toy parts and executing it.

[0067] (13) A performance output toy described in any one of (1) to (12), characterized in that the control unit performs a performance using the light-emitting unit either when the one or more separate toy parts are attached to the toy main body, or when a switch provided on the one or more separate toy parts or the toy main body is operated.

[0068] (14) The toy body further includes a speaker for outputting sound, The toy according to any one of (1) to (13), wherein the control unit controls the performance using the speaker in addition to the light-emitting unit.

[0069] (15) The toy with performance output according to any one of (1) to (14), characterized in that the toy with performance output is a buckle attached to a belt.

[0070] (16) A separate toy to be attached to a toy body having a light-emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors and a control unit for controlling a performance using the light-emitting unit, A separate toy comprising a presentation member formed using different complementary colors that transmit light emitted from the light-emitting unit when attached to the toy body.

[0071] (17) The toy separate unit according to (16), wherein the presentation member holds at least two different colors that are complementary to each other in a superimposed manner.

[0072] (18) The toy separate item according to (17), wherein the presentation member includes a sheet member formed using two different colors of paint that are complementary to each other.

[0073] (19) The sheet member includes one sheet, The toy separate body described in (18) is characterized in that one side of the sheet is formed using a first color of paint of the two colors, and then a second color of paint different from the first color is further applied on top of it, or one side of the sheet is formed using the first color of paint, and the other side, which will be the reverse side of the one side of the sheet, is formed using the second color of paint.

[0074] (20) The sheet member includes two sheets, The toy separate body described in (18) is characterized in that a first sheet of the two sheets is formed using a first color of paint of the two colors, and a second sheet of the two sheets, different from the first sheet, is formed using a second color of paint of the two colors, different from the first color.

[0075] (21) A transparent area having a different shape is formed on each of the forming surfaces on which the two overlapping colors are formed, The toy separate body described in (19) or (20) is characterized in that the transparent area transmits the complementary color of the light emitted from the light-emitting unit while maintaining its color, and other parts on the forming surface other than the transparent area absorb the color of the light that is complementary to the transparent color.

[0076] (22) A separate toy as described in (21), further comprising a display unit that displays the shape formed in the transparent area in response to light irradiated from the light-emitting unit that passes through the forming surfaces on which the two superimposed colors are respectively formed.

[0077] (23) The separate toy described in (22) is characterized in that the display unit is a black transparent sheet positioned at a position where the irradiated light reaches after passing through the forming surfaces on which the two superimposed colors are formed.

[0078] (24) An identification unit that indicates unique identification information corresponding to the two superimposed colors is further provided, The toy separate body according to any one of (18) to (23), characterized in that the color of the light-emitting unit is changed according to the identification information read from the identification unit. [Explanation of symbols]

[0079] 100: performance output toy, 101: toy main body, 102, 103: separate toy bodies, 211: performance unit, 212a, 212b: mounting unit, 213a, 213b, 216, 217: detection unit, 214a, 214b: switch, 215a to 215e: light emitting unit, 221, 231: grip, 222: rotating member, 223, 233: performance member, 224: switch, 225, 235: identification unit

Claims

1. A performance output toy, A toy body having a light-emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors and a control unit for controlling the effects using the light-emitting unit; one or more separate toy bodies that are detachable from the toy main body; The one or more separate toys are A performance member formed using different colors that are complementary to each other and transmits the light emitted from the light-emitting unit when attached to the toy body; A performance output toy comprising an operation unit that accepts operations to cause the control unit to perform a performance using the light-emitting unit.

2. 2. The toy according to claim 1, wherein the effect member holds at least two different colors that are complementary to each other in a superimposed manner.

3. The toy with performance output according to claim 2, characterized in that the control unit controls the performance by emitting light from the light-emitting unit in complementary colors of the two superimposed colors of the one or more separate toys attached to the toy body.

4. On the formation surfaces on which the two overlapping colors are formed, transparent regions having different shapes are formed, The toy with performance output described in claim 3, characterized in that the transparent area transmits the complementary color light emitted from the light-emitting unit while maintaining its color, and other parts on the forming surface other than the transparent area absorb the color of the emitted light that is in a complementary color relationship.

5. The toy with performance output as described in claim 4, characterized in that the one or more separate toy bodies further include a display unit that displays a shape formed in the transparent area in response to light irradiated from the light-emitting unit that passes through a forming surface on which the two superimposed colors are respectively formed.

6. The toy for outputting visual effects as described in claim 5, characterized in that the display portion is a black transparent sheet provided at a position where the irradiated light reaches after passing through the forming surfaces on which the two superimposed colors are respectively formed.

7. 3. The toy according to claim 2, wherein the effect member includes a sheet member formed using paint of two different colors that are complementary to each other.

8. The sheet member includes one sheet, The toy with performance output described in claim 7, characterized in that one side of the sheet is formed using a first color of paint of the two colors, and then a second color of paint different from the first color is further layered on top of it, or one side of the sheet is formed using the first color of paint, and the other side, which is the reverse side of the one side of the sheet, is formed using the second color of paint.

9. The sheet member includes two sheets, The toy with performance output described in claim 7, characterized in that a first sheet of the two sheets is formed using a first color of paint of the two colors, and a second sheet of the two sheets, different from the first sheet, is formed using a second color of paint of the two colors, different from the first color.

10. The one or more separate toy objects further include an identification unit that indicates unique identification information, The toy main body further includes a detection unit that reads the identification unit when the one or more separate toy bodies are attached, A performance output toy as described in any one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that the control unit controls the performance by switching the color of light emitted from the light-emitting unit at a predetermined timing to match the two superimposed colors of the performance member provided separately from the corresponding toy, depending on the identification information read by the detection unit.

11. The toy body further includes a storage unit that stores a program corresponding to the identification information, The toy with performance output as described in claim 10, characterized in that the control unit controls the performance using the light-emitting unit by reading and executing a corresponding program from the memory unit in accordance with the identification information read by the detection unit.

12. Two separate toys can be attached to the toy body, The toy that outputs a performance as described in claim 11, characterized in that, when the two separate toy parts are attached, the control unit controls a performance using the light-emitting unit by reading out from the memory unit and executing a program corresponding to the combination of the two separate toy parts.

13. The toy with performance output described in claim 10, characterized in that the control unit performs a performance using the light-emitting unit at any one of the following times: when the one or more separate toy parts are attached to the toy main body, when an operating unit of the one or more separate toy parts is operated, and when a switch provided on the toy main body is operated.

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

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

16. A separate toy body is attached to a toy body having a light-emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors and a control unit for controlling a performance using the light-emitting unit, A performance member formed using different colors that are complementary to each other and transmits the light emitted from the light-emitting unit when attached to the toy body; and an operation unit that receives an operation for causing the control unit to perform a performance using the light-emitting unit.

17. 17. The toy according to claim 16, wherein the effect member has at least two different colors that are complementary to each other and are superimposed on each other.

18. 18. The toy according to claim 17, wherein the effect member includes a sheet member formed using paint of two different colors that are complementary to each other.

19. The sheet member includes one sheet, The toy described in claim 18, characterized in that one side of the sheet is formed using a first color of paint of the two colors, and then a second color of paint different from the first color is further applied on top of it, or one side of the sheet is formed using the first color of paint, and the other side, which is the reverse side of the one side of the sheet, is formed using the second color of paint.

20. The sheet member includes two sheets, The toy as described in claim 18, characterized in that a first sheet of the two sheets is formed using a first color of paint of the two colors, and a second sheet of the two sheets, different from the first sheet, is formed using a second color of paint of the two colors, different from the first color.

21. On the formation surfaces on which the two overlapping colors are formed, transparent regions having different shapes are formed, The toy separate body according to claim 19 or 20, characterized in that the transparent area transmits the complementary color light emitted from the light-emitting unit while maintaining the color, and other parts on the forming surface other than the transparent area absorb the color of the emitted light that is in a complementary color relationship.

22. The toy as described in claim 21, further comprising a display unit that displays a shape formed in the transparent area in response to light emitted from the light-emitting unit that has passed through a forming surface on which the two superimposed colors are respectively formed.

23. 23. The toy according to claim 22, wherein the display portion is a black transparent sheet provided at a position where irradiation light that has passed through a formation surface on which the two superimposed colors are formed reaches.

24. An identification unit that indicates unique identification information corresponding to the two superimposed colors, The toy according to claim 18, characterized in that the color emitted from the light emitting portion is changed depending on the identification information read from the identification portion.

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