JP2000342853A - Game input device - Google Patents
Game input deviceInfo
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- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、格闘ゲーム等のパ
ンチの出しかた等を入力するのに適したゲーム入力装置
に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game input device suitable for inputting a punching method of a fighting game or the like.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】図５は、従来のゲーム入力装置の一例を
示す図である。従来のゲーム入力装置は、格闘ゲーム等
のパンチの出しかたを例に説明すると、例えば、操作軸
５１の傾斜をマイクロスイッチ５４によって検出し、パ
ンチの方向を入力するジョイスティック５０が知られて
いた。この場合には、パンチ技を選択するパンチ技選択
ボタン６０が併設されていた。2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 5 shows an example of a conventional game input device. The conventional game input device will be described with an example of how to punch in a fighting game or the like. For example, a joystick 50 that detects the inclination of the operation shaft 51 with a microswitch 54 and inputs the direction of punching has been known. In this case, a punch technique selection button 60 for selecting a punch technique is provided.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかし、前述した従来
のゲーム入力装置では、ジョイスティック５０を倒し
て、マイクロスイッチ５４のオン信号により、傾斜方向
を検出していたが、ＸＹの正負４方向（さらに、４５度
方向を加えた８方向）など、検出方向の数に限度があ
り、細かい方向設定ができない、という問題があった。
また、移動端に達して、初めてマイクロスイッチ５４の
オン信号を発生するので、操作軸５１の移動量Ｓが多
く、操作性が悪かった。However, in the conventional game input device described above, the tilt direction is detected by turning on the joystick 50 and the ON signal of the micro switch 54. And eight directions including a 45-degree direction), there is a problem that the number of detection directions is limited and fine direction setting cannot be performed.
Further, since the ON signal of the micro switch 54 is generated for the first time after reaching the moving end, the moving amount S of the operating shaft 51 is large, and the operability is poor.
【０００４】さらに、パンチ力は、別のスイッチ又はプ
ログラム等によって決定されるので、このゲーム入力装
置のユニット自体では、パンチ力を決定する機能を有し
ていなかった。Further, since the punching force is determined by another switch or a program, the unit of the game input device itself does not have a function of determining the punching force.
【０００５】一方、図５（Ｂ）に示すように、ジョイス
ティック５０の移動方向（操作上は、Ｘ，Ｙ軸が前後・
左右方向）と、ゲーム対象物４０の画面上のパンチ方向
（表示上は、Ｘ，Ｙ軸が上下・左右方向）とが異なり、
感覚が一致しない。また、Ｘ，Ｙ軸の２方向のパンチし
か表現することができない。On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, the moving direction of the joystick 50 (in terms of operation, the X and Y axes are
The punch direction on the screen of the game object 40 (on the display, the X and Y axes are up and down, left and right directions) is different,
Feelings do not match. Further, punches in only two directions of the X and Y axes can be expressed.
【０００６】本発明の目的は、ゲーム対象物の移動方向
と入力の操作方向との対応が感覚的に一致し、しかも、
多彩な入力操作が可能なゲーム入力装置を提供すること
である。[0006] An object of the present invention is to make the correspondence between the moving direction of the game object and the input operation direction intuitively coincide with each other.
An object of the present invention is to provide a game input device capable of performing various input operations.
【０００７】[0007]
【課題を解決するための手段】前記課題を解決するため
に、請求項１の発明は、ゲーム機のゲーム対象物への指
示信号を入力するゲーム入力装置において、操作軸（１
１）と、前記操作軸を１〜３次元に移動自在に支持する
支持手段（１２，１３）と、前記操作軸に設けられ、そ
の操作軸の１〜３次元の移動状態を検出する移動状態検
出手段（１４）とを備えたことを特徴とするゲーム入力
装置である。According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game input device for inputting an instruction signal to a game object of a game machine.
1), support means (12, 13) for movably supporting the operation axis in one to three dimensions, and a movement state provided on the operation axis and detecting a one to three-dimensional movement state of the operation axis. A game input device comprising a detection means (14).
【０００８】請求項２の発明は、請求項１に記載のゲー
ム入力装置において、前記操作軸は、回転自在に支持さ
れていることを特徴とするゲーム入力装置である。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the game input device according to the first aspect, the operation shaft is rotatably supported.
【０００９】請求項３の発明は、請求項１又は請求項２
に記載のゲーム入力装置において、前記移動状態検出手
段は、加速度センサ（１４）又は角加速度センサである
ことを特徴とするゲーム入力装置である。[0009] The invention of claim 3 is claim 1 or claim 2.
3. The game input device according to claim 1, wherein the moving state detecting means is an acceleration sensor (14) or an angular acceleration sensor.
【００１０】請求項４の発明は、ゲーム機のゲーム対象
物への指示信号を入力するゲーム入力装置において、操
作軸（１１）と、前記操作軸を少なくとも２軸方向に傾
斜自在に支持する傾斜支持手段（１２）と、前記操作軸
の傾斜方向の移動状態を検出する第１の移動状態検出手
段（１４）と、前記操作軸をスラスト方向に移動自在に
支持するスラスト支持手段（１３と、前記操作軸をスラ
スト方向の移動状態を検出する第２の移動状態検出手段
（１４）とを備えたことを特徴とするゲーム入力装置で
ある。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game input device for inputting an instruction signal to a game object of a game machine, wherein an operation shaft (11) and an inclination supporting said operation shaft so as to be tiltable in at least two directions. A supporting means (12), a first moving state detecting means (14) for detecting a moving state of the operating shaft in a tilt direction, and a thrust supporting means (13) for supporting the operating shaft movably in a thrust direction. A game input device comprising: a second moving state detecting means (14) for detecting a moving state of the operation axis in a thrust direction.
【００１１】請求項５の発明は、請求項４に記載のゲー
ム入力装置において、前記傾斜支持手段は、全周方向に
傾斜自在に支持されている（１２）ことを特徴とするゲ
ーム入力装置である。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the game input device according to the fourth aspect, the tilt support means is supported so as to be tiltable in all circumferential directions (12). is there.
【００１２】請求項６の発明は、請求項４又は請求項５
に記載のゲーム入力装置において、前記操作軸は、回転
自在に支持されていることを特徴とするゲーム入力装置
である。The invention of claim 6 is the invention of claim 4 or claim 5.
3. The game input device according to claim 1, wherein the operation shaft is rotatably supported.
【００１３】請求項７の発明は、請求項６に記載のゲー
ム入力装置において、前記操作軸の回転方向の移動状態
を検出する第３の移動状態検出手段（１４）を備えたこ
とを特徴とするゲーム入力装置である。According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the game input device according to the sixth aspect, a third moving state detecting means (14) for detecting a moving state of the operation shaft in a rotating direction is provided. Game input device.
【００１４】請求項８の発明は、請求項４から請求項７
までのいずれか１項に記載のゲーム入力装置において、
前記各移動状態検出手段は、加速度センサ（１４）又は
角加速度センサであることを特徴とするゲーム入力装置
である。[0014] The invention of claim 8 is the invention of claims 4 to 7.
In the game input device according to any one of the above,
Each of the moving state detecting means is an acceleration sensor (14) or an angular acceleration sensor.
【００１５】請求項９の発明は、請求項１から請求項８
までのいずれか１項に記載のゲーム入力装置において、
前記操作軸を中立位置に復帰させる復帰手段（１５−
１，１５−２）を備えたことを特徴とするゲーム入力装
置である。According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there are provided the first to eighth aspects.
In the game input device according to any one of the above,
Return means (15-) for returning the operation shaft to the neutral position.
1, 15-2).
【００１６】[0016]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、図面などを参照しながら、
実施の形態をあげ、本発明をさらに詳細に説明する。 （第１実施形態）図１（Ａ）は、本発明によるゲーム入
力装置の第１実施形態を示す側断面図である。第１実施
形態のゲーム入力装置１０は、操作軸１１と、球面軸受
け１２と、スラスト軸受け１３と、３軸加速度センサ１
４と、復帰ばね１５−１，１５−２と、ストッパ１６−
１，１６−２等とを備えている。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
The present invention will be described in more detail by way of embodiments. (First Embodiment) FIG. 1A is a side sectional view showing a first embodiment of a game input device according to the present invention. The game input device 10 according to the first embodiment includes an operation shaft 11, a spherical bearing 12, a thrust bearing 13, and a three-axis acceleration sensor 1.
4, return springs 15-1 and 15-2, and stopper 16-
1, 16-2 and the like.
【００１７】操作軸１１は、ゲーム操作力を入力する軸
であり、その先端に操作ノブ１１ａが設けられている。
球面軸受け１２は、支持ブロック１９−３の球面内壁に
嵌合して、操作軸１１を全方向に傾斜自在に支持する傾
斜支持手段である。この支持ブロック１９−３は、ベー
ス板１９−１に取り付けられるブラケット１９−２にネ
ジ止められている。スラスト軸受け１３は、球面軸受け
１２の内側に設けられ、操作軸１１をスラスト方向に移
動自在に支持するスラスト支持手段である。The operation shaft 11 is a shaft for inputting a game operation force, and an operation knob 11a is provided at a tip thereof.
The spherical bearing 12 is an inclined support means that fits on the spherical inner wall of the support block 19-3 and supports the operation shaft 11 so as to be freely inclined in all directions. The support block 19-3 is screwed to a bracket 19-2 attached to the base plate 19-1. The thrust bearing 13 is thrust support means provided inside the spherical bearing 12 and supporting the operation shaft 11 movably in the thrust direction.
【００１８】３軸加速度センサ１４は、操作軸１１の下
端に設けられており、Ｘ，Ｙ，Ｚの３軸の加速度を検出
するセンサである。ここでは、操作軸１の傾斜方向の移
動状態を検出する傾斜状態検出手段及び操作軸１１をス
ラスト方向の移動状態を検出するスラスト移動状態検出
手段を１つのセンサによって実現している。The three-axis acceleration sensor 14 is provided at the lower end of the operation shaft 11 and detects three-axis accelerations of X, Y, and Z. Here, one sensor is used to realize the tilt state detecting means for detecting the moving state of the operating shaft 1 in the tilt direction and the thrust moving state detecting means for detecting the moving state of the operating shaft 11 in the thrust direction.
【００１９】復帰ばね１５−１は、操作軸１１が傾斜し
たときに、鉛直位置（中立位置）に復帰するためのばね
であり、支持ブロック１９−３の下面凹部と、ワッシャ
１９−４の間に掛けられている。復帰ばね１５−２は、
操作軸１１が下方向にスラスト移動したときに、元の位
置（中立位置）に復帰するためのばねであり、ワッシャ
１９−４と、ワッシャ１９−５との間に掛けられてい
る。なお、ワッシャ１９−４及びワッシャ１９−５は、
操作軸１１に嵌合しているスラスト軸受け１９−６，１
９−７に取り付けられている。The return spring 15-1 is a spring for returning to the vertical position (neutral position) when the operating shaft 11 is inclined. The return spring 15-1 is located between the recess on the lower surface of the support block 19-3 and the washer 19-4. It is hung on. The return spring 15-2 is
A spring for returning to the original position (neutral position) when the operation shaft 11 moves in the thrust downward direction, and is hung between the washer 19-4 and the washer 19-5. In addition, the washer 19-4 and the washer 19-5 are:
Thrust bearings 19-6, 1 fitted to the operation shaft 11
9-7.
【００２０】ストッパ１６−１は、ベース１９−１に設
けられており、中央部の傾斜開口によって、操作軸１１
が傾斜したときの傾斜端を規制する部材であり、ベース
板１９−１に設けられている。ストッパ１６−２は、操
作軸１１が上方向に復帰移動したときの移動端を規制す
るピンであり、操作軸１１のラジアル方向に嵌合してお
り、軸受け１３の下端に当接する。The stopper 16-1 is provided on the base 19-1.
Is a member that regulates an inclined end when is inclined, and is provided on the base plate 19-1. The stopper 16-2 is a pin that regulates a moving end when the operation shaft 11 returns to the upward direction, is fitted in the radial direction of the operation shaft 11, and contacts the lower end of the bearing 13.
【００２１】図２は、第１実施形態に係るゲーム入力装
置の動作を説明する図である。第１実施形態は、図２
（Ａ）に示すように、加速度センサ１４で加速度を検出
するので、操作軸１１の少ない移動量Ｓ１で、移動の方
向及び強弱が検出可能である。また、操作軸１１は、Ｚ
軸方向にも移動可能であるので、ＸＹＺの３方向の合成
によって、パンチの方向を細かく設定することができ
る。さらに、パンチ力は、加速度センサ１４で検出され
た加速度の大きさ（単一方向又は合成方向）によって、
決定することができる。従って、従来のように、別スイ
ッチやプログラム処理などは不要である。FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the game input device according to the first embodiment. The first embodiment is shown in FIG.
As shown in (A), since the acceleration is detected by the acceleration sensor 14, the direction and strength of the movement can be detected with a small movement amount S1 of the operation axis 11. Also, the operation axis 11 is Z
Since it can be moved in the axial direction, the direction of the punch can be finely set by combining the three directions of XYZ. Further, the punch force depends on the magnitude of the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor 14 (single direction or composite direction).
Can be determined. Therefore, unlike the related art, separate switches and program processing are not required.
【００２２】画面表現は、操作軸１１の操作方向（ＸＹ
Ｚ軸）と、ゲーム対象物４０の移動方向（ＸＹＺ軸）と
が同方向となるので、操作と表示の感覚が一致する。こ
のとき、ＸＹＺのデータがもてるので、図５（Ｂ）の従
来の画面（平面）上でのパンチ方向に加えて、図２
（Ｂ）のように、３次元の奥行きのあるゲーム表現が可
能となる。なお、パンチ技選択スイッチ６０は、従来と
同様に必要である。The screen representation is based on the operation direction of the operation axis 11 (XY
Since the movement direction (XYZ axis) of the game object 40 is the same as the movement direction (XYZ axis) of the game object 40, the operation and the sense of display match. At this time, since the XYZ data is available, in addition to the punch direction on the conventional screen (plane) of FIG.
As shown in (B), a game expression having a three-dimensional depth can be realized. Note that the punch technique selection switch 60 is required as in the related art.
【００２３】図１（Ｂ）は、第１実施形態に係るゲーム
入力装置の変形形態を示す側断面図である。このゲーム
入力装置１０Ｂは、支持ブロック１９−３の下面に、軸
受け１９−８を設け、その軸受け１９−８に回転可能に
ワッシャ１９−９を取り付けて、操作軸１１を回転可能
としたものである。このため、操作軸１１の先端に設け
られた３軸加速度センサ１４から、回転方向とその強さ
を検出することができる。従って、図１（Ａ）の実施形
態の機能に、従来の可変抵抗器や、穿孔円板と光センサ
を用いる回転型のゲーム入力装置の機能を、加え合わせ
たものとすることができる。FIG. 1B is a side sectional view showing a modification of the game input device according to the first embodiment. The game input device 10B is provided with a bearing 19-8 on the lower surface of a support block 19-3, and a rotatable washer 19-9 attached to the bearing 19-8 so that the operation shaft 11 is rotatable. is there. Therefore, the rotation direction and the strength can be detected from the three-axis acceleration sensor 14 provided at the tip of the operation shaft 11. Therefore, the function of the conventional variable resistor and the function of the rotary game input device using the perforated disk and the optical sensor can be added to the function of the embodiment of FIG.
【００２４】本実施形態によれば、３軸の加速度センサ
１４を組み込んだので、ＸＹＺの３軸方向（及びω方
向）の瞬間的動作のデータを、入力することができる。
従って、瞬間的な動作や方向性のある動作を持たせるゲ
ームに有効であり、ゲーム入力のの操作性を向上させる
ことができる。なお、移動量から微分して加速度を検出
する場合に、必要な一定の移動距離を設ける機構や、ソ
フトウェア処理が必要であるが、本実施形態によれば、
簡易的にユニット化できるので、コストダウンを図るこ
とができる。According to the present embodiment, since the three-axis acceleration sensor 14 is incorporated, it is possible to input the data of the instantaneous operation in the three XYZ directions (and the ω direction).
Therefore, the present invention is effective for a game having an instantaneous operation or a directional operation, and operability of game input can be improved. In addition, when detecting acceleration by differentiating from the movement amount, a mechanism for providing a necessary constant movement distance and software processing are required. According to the present embodiment,
Since the unit can be simplified, the cost can be reduced.
【００２５】（第２実施形態）図３（Ａ）は、本発明に
よるゲーム入力装置の第２実施形態を示す側断面図であ
る。なお、以下に説明する各実施形態では、前述した第
１実施形態と、同様な機能を果たす部分には、末尾に共
通した符号を付して、重複する説明を適宜省略する。こ
のゲーム入力装置２０は、操作軸２１の操作ノブ２１ａ
の下面と、支持ブロック２９−３の間に、傾斜方向及び
スラスト方向の両方の復帰用を兼ねた復帰ばね２６を配
置して、その外側に可撓性のカバー２６ａを設けたもの
である。(Second Embodiment) FIG. 3A is a side sectional view showing a second embodiment of the game input device according to the present invention. In the embodiments described below, portions that perform the same functions as those in the above-described first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals at the end, and redundant description will be omitted as appropriate. The game input device 20 includes an operation knob 21 a of an operation shaft 21.
A return spring 26 is also provided between the lower surface of the support block 29-3 and the support block 29-3 to return in both the inclined direction and the thrust direction, and a flexible cover 26a is provided outside the return spring 26.
【００２６】また、操作軸２１が傾斜したときの傾斜端
を規制するストッパ２６−１は、支持ブロック２９−３
の下側にねじ止めされている。操作軸２１が上方向に復
帰移動したときの移動端を規制するストッパ２６−２
は、Ωリングを用いている。The stopper 26-1 for regulating the inclined end when the operating shaft 21 is inclined is provided with a support block 29-3.
Screwed underneath. A stopper 26-2 for restricting a moving end when the operation shaft 21 has returned upward.
Uses an Ω ring.
【００２７】図３（Ｂ）は、第２実施形態に係るゲーム
入力装置の変形形態を示す側断面図である。このゲーム
入力装置２０Ｂは、操作軸２１を回転自在に支持する軸
受け２７を設け、操作軸２１の先端に設けられた３軸加
速度センサ２４から、回転方向とその強さも検出するこ
とができる。FIG. 3B is a side sectional view showing a modification of the game input device according to the second embodiment. The game input device 20B is provided with a bearing 27 that rotatably supports the operation shaft 21. The three-axis acceleration sensor 24 provided at the tip of the operation shaft 21 can also detect the rotation direction and its strength.
【００２８】第２実施形態によれば、復帰ばね２６が１
個で済むので、構造が簡素化でき、コストダウンを図る
ことができる。According to the second embodiment, the return spring 26 is
Since only one piece is required, the structure can be simplified and the cost can be reduced.
【００２９】（第３実施形態）図４（Ａ）は、本発明に
よるゲーム入力装置の第３実施形態を示す側断面図であ
る。このゲーム入力装置３０は、支持ブロック３９−３
に取り付けられたブラケット３５ａに、操作軸３１を支
持するゴム製などの弾性体３５を設け、この弾性体３５
によって、傾斜方向及びスラスト方向の両方向の復帰手
段を兼用したものである。(Third Embodiment) FIG. 4A is a side sectional view showing a third embodiment of the game input device according to the present invention. The game input device 30 includes a support block 39-3.
An elastic body 35 made of rubber or the like for supporting the operation shaft 31 is provided on a bracket 35a attached to the
Accordingly, the return means in both the inclination direction and the thrust direction is used.
【００３０】図４（Ｂ）は、第３実施形態に係るゲーム
入力装置の変形形態を示す側断面図である。このゲーム
入力装置３０Ｂは、操作軸３１を回転自在に支持する軸
受け３７を設け、操作軸３１の先端に設けられた３軸加
速度センサ３４から、回転方向とその強さも検出するこ
とができる。FIG. 4B is a side sectional view showing a modification of the game input device according to the third embodiment. The game input device 30B is provided with a bearing 37 that rotatably supports the operation shaft 31, and can detect the rotation direction and its strength from a three-axis acceleration sensor 34 provided at the tip of the operation shaft 31.
【００３１】第３実施形態によれば、復帰手段として、
１つの弾性体３５を用いたので、構造が簡素化できると
共に、耐久性が増すという効果がある。According to the third embodiment, as the return means,
Since one elastic body 35 is used, there is an effect that the structure can be simplified and the durability is increased.
【００３２】以上説明した実施形態に限定されることな
く、種々の変形や変更が可能であって、それらも本発明
の均等の範囲内である。 （１） ３軸加速度センサを用いた例で説明したが、ゲ
ームによっては、１軸や２軸のセンサや、それらを組み
合わせたものであってもよい。また、加速度の代わり
に、角加速度を検出してもよい。Various modifications and changes are possible without being limited to the above-described embodiment, and these are also within the equivalent scope of the present invention. (1) Although an example using a three-axis acceleration sensor has been described, a one-axis or two-axis sensor or a combination thereof may be used depending on the game. Further, an angular acceleration may be detected instead of the acceleration.
【００３３】（２） 従来と同様に、ゲーム対象物がＸ
Ｙ軸にのみ移動する場合には、Ｚ軸の移動を検出して、
パンチ技選択ボタン６０の代わりにしてもよい。(2) As before, the game object is X
When moving only to the Y axis, the movement of the Z axis is detected and
The punch technique selection button 60 may be used instead.
【００３４】[0034]
【発明の効果】以上詳しく説明したように、本発明によ
れば、１つの操作軸から、従来よりも多くの移動状態を
検出することができるので、より多彩なゲーム入力が可
能となり、また、ゲーム対象物の移動方向と操作方向を
感覚的に一致させることができる、という効果がある。As described above in detail, according to the present invention, more movement states can be detected from one operation axis than in the past, so that a wider variety of game inputs can be performed. There is an effect that the moving direction of the game object and the operation direction can be intuitively matched.
【図１】本発明によるゲーム入力装置の第１実施形態及
びその変形形態を示す側断面図である。FIG. 1 is a side sectional view showing a first embodiment of a game input device according to the present invention and a modification thereof.
【図２】第１実施形態に係るゲーム入力装置の動作を説
明する図である。FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an operation of the game input device according to the first embodiment.
【図３】本発明によるゲーム入力装置の第２実施形態及
びその変形形態を示す側断面図である。FIG. 3 is a side sectional view showing a second embodiment of the game input device according to the present invention and a modification thereof.
【図４】本発明によるゲーム入力装置の第３実施形態及
びその変形形態を示す側断面図である。FIG. 4 is a side sectional view showing a third embodiment of the game input device according to the present invention and a modification thereof.
【図５】従来のゲーム入力装置の一例を示す図である。FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a conventional game input device.
１０，２０，３０ ゲーム入力装置 １１，２１，３１ 操作軸 ２１，２２，２３ 球面軸受け １３，２３，３３ スラスト軸受け １４，２４，３４ ３軸加速度 １５−１，１５−２，２５ 復帰ばね ３５ 弾性体 １６−１，１６−２，２６−１，２６−２，３６−１，
３６−２ ストッパ10, 20, 30 Game input device 11, 21, 31 Operating shaft 21, 22, 23 Spherical bearing 13, 23, 33 Thrust bearing 14, 24, 34 3-axis acceleration 15-1, 15-2, 25 Return spring 35 Elasticity Body 16-1, 16-2, 26-1, 26-2, 36-1,
36-2 Stopper
Claims (9)
入力するゲーム入力装置において、 操作軸と、 前記操作軸を１〜３次元に移動自在に支持する支持手段
と、 前記操作軸に設けられ、その操作軸の１〜３次元の移動
状態を検出する移動状態検出手段とを備えたことを特徴
とするゲーム入力装置。1. A game input device for inputting an instruction signal to a game object of a game machine, comprising: an operation axis; support means for movably supporting the operation axis in one to three dimensions; And a moving state detecting means for detecting a moving state of the operation axis in one to three dimensions.
て、 前記操作軸は、回転自在に支持されていることを特徴と
するゲーム入力装置。2. The game input device according to claim 1, wherein the operation shaft is rotatably supported.
力装置において、 前記移動状態検出手段は、加速度センサ又は角加速度セ
ンサであることを特徴とするゲーム入力装置。3. The game input device according to claim 1, wherein the moving state detection means is an acceleration sensor or an angular acceleration sensor.
入力するゲーム入力装置において、 操作軸と、 前記操作軸を少なくとも２軸方向に傾斜自在に支持する
傾斜支持手段と、 前記操作軸の傾斜方向の移動状態を検出する第１の移動
状態検出手段と、 前記操作軸をスラスト方向に移動自在に支持するスラス
ト支持手段と、 前記操作軸をスラスト方向の移動状態を検出する第２の
移動状態検出手段とを備えたことを特徴とするゲーム入
力装置。4. A game input device for inputting an instruction signal to a game object of a game machine, comprising: an operation shaft; a tilt support means for supporting the operation shaft so as to be tiltable in at least two axial directions; First movement state detection means for detecting a movement state in a tilt direction; thrust support means for movably supporting the operation shaft in a thrust direction; and second movement for detecting the movement state of the operation shaft in a thrust direction. A game input device comprising: a state detection unit.
て、 前記傾斜支持手段は、全周方向に傾斜自在に支持されて
いることを特徴とするゲーム入力装置。5. The game input device according to claim 4, wherein said tilt support means is supported so as to be tiltable in all circumferential directions.
力装置において、 前記操作軸は、回転自在に支持されていることを特徴と
するゲーム入力装置。6. The game input device according to claim 4, wherein the operation shaft is rotatably supported.
て、 前記操作軸の回転方向の移動状態を検出する第３の移動
状態検出手段を備えたことを特徴とするゲーム入力装
置。7. The game input device according to claim 6, further comprising third movement state detection means for detecting a movement state of the operation axis in a rotation direction.
項に記載のゲーム入力装置において、 前記各移動状態検出手段は、加速度センサ又は角加速度
センサであることを特徴とするゲーム入力装置。8. One of claims 4 to 7
3. The game input device according to claim 1, wherein each of the moving state detection units is an acceleration sensor or an angular acceleration sensor.
項に記載のゲーム入力装置において、 前記操作軸を中立位置に復帰させる復帰手段を備えたこ
とを特徴とするゲーム入力装置。9. Any one of claims 1 to 8
The game input device according to claim 1, further comprising a return unit that returns the operation axis to a neutral position.
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