Touch Panel Game Control via 2D Coordinates and Slide Paths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional game apparatuses for simulating golf-like activities lack complexity and interest, as they only allow variations in shooting direction and power, or simple ball line determination, leading to monotonous gameplay experiences.
Innovation Solution
A game apparatus that sets parameters based on two-dimensional coordinates of an operating position and performs varied game processes depending on whether a slide operation's path passes through predetermined areas, incorporating a touch panel for input and a system to detect and set parameters dynamically, enhancing gameplay complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional game apparatus uses simple operation methods (pen lifting or button dragging), then the operation is easy to perform, but the game becomes monotonous and lacks interest
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from one-dimensional operations (pen lifting height, button dragging distance) to two-dimensional touch panel operations where players can specify both position and draw paths. This dimensional expansion allows for diverse gameplay modes including position-based parameter setting and path-based game process determination, resolving the contradiction between operational simplicity and gameplay diversity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts game parameters and processes based on the player's touch operations. The operating position determines parameters like shooting power and direction, while the drawn path dynamically determines game processes such as ball trajectory and landing position. This dynamic responsiveness maintains operational simplicity while enabling diverse gameplay outcomes.
2Device complexity
If conventional game apparatus uses only shooting direction and power variations, then the operation remains simple, but the game lacks complexity and interest
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the operation into two distinct phases: first setting parameters through touch position, then determining game processes through path drawing. This segmentation allows the system to maintain simple touch-based operations while achieving complex game dynamics through the combination of position and path information.
Solution Approach 2:
The touch panel serves multiple functions: it detects operating position for parameter setting, captures draw paths for game process determination, and provides visual feedback. This multi-functionality enables complex gameplay without requiring additional specialized hardware, maintaining operational simplicity while increasing game complexity.
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AI summary
A game apparatus includes an LCD and is provided a touch panel in relation to the LCD. The LCD displays a game screen for making a player character hit a ball. For example, when touch-on is performed on the LCD (touch panel), the stance and shot power of the player character are decided according to coordinates of the touch-on position. With this, the path of the ball is decided to be a straight ball, draw ball or fade ball, and the carry of the ball is decided with regard to the shot power. Following the touch-on, when a slide operation is performed, an impact is decided according to the slide operation. For example, the path of the ball is changed by the decided impact.