JP2004008512A - Game ic card and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

A game IC card having increased realism, high play attraction, convenience and cost performance, and a game apparatus using the game IC card are provided.
An EEPROM that stores a plurality of character identification information and character individuality information in association with each character identification information, and is stored in the EEPROM based on update information received from a game device that executes a game. A rewriting unit 311 for rewriting the character personality information, and an antenna 22 for transmitting the character identification information and the character personality information stored in the EEPROM 34 to the game device 6 in a non-contact manner when requested by the game device 6. IC card 1 provided.
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Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game IC card used for a game and a game device that communicates with the game IC card and executes a game.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a cardholder uses a contact-type game IC card that performs contact-type communication as a reader / writer of an amusement device that executes a game (game) such as an electronic game (hereinafter referred to as “R / W”). To play electronic games as a player by manipulating the characters belonging to him / her who are displayed on the display of the game device and playing against characters belonging to other cardholders. A character is a person or object appearing in an electronic game, for example, a player for a sports game, a monster for a monster fighting game, an electronic car such as a racing car or a car racer for a car racing game. An object that belongs to each player in a game such as a game, etc. An electronic game is an information processing device that performs predetermined arithmetic processing (games) based on input data. Performs arithmetic processing), a game executed by outputting the result.
[0003]
The game result, which is the player's evaluation in the game such as the competition results and ranking, is written on the player's contact-type game IC card, and if the cardholder participates in this game again, this contact-type game IC card Was inserted into the game device, and the game device read out the previous game results and reflected them in the game environment such as the character's ability in the current game. The game system including the game device and the game IC card provides the cardholder with not only the charm by the operation during the game but also the charm to differentiate from other cardholders such as cultivating individual characters. It was.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the cardholder inserts the contact-type game IC card into the predetermined R / W insertion slot and participates in the game in a situation facing the game device, so other cardholders participate in the same game. There is a problem that the game is not attractive, and the convenience of operation is poor.
Furthermore, since the cardholder participates in the game with only one cultivated character stored in one contact-type game IC card, there is a possibility that the selection range is narrow and the attractiveness of the game is lacking. Furthermore, if the cardholder wishes to participate with another character, he / she has to purchase a new card, resulting in low cost performance.
[0005]
It is an object of the present invention to provide a game IC card and a game device that increase the sense of reality and have high game appeal, convenience, and cost performance.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention solves the above problems by the following means. In addition, in order to make an understanding easy, although the code | symbol corresponding to embodiment of this invention is attached | subjected and demonstrated, it is not limited to this. That is, the invention of claim 1 is a game environment setting information storage means (34) for storing game environment setting information for setting a game environment, and a game result from the game device (6) for executing a game, or Update information receiving means (22) for receiving update information including information generated on the basis of the game result, and storage by the play environment setting information storage means based on the update information received by the update information receiving means The game environment setting information rewriting means (311) for rewriting the game environment setting information being stored, and the game environment setting information stored in the game environment setting information storage means when requested by the game device, A game IC card comprising a game environment setting information transmitting means (22) for transmitting to a game device, wherein the update information receiving means and the game environment setting information are transmitted. Stage, that in a non-contact communicating with the game apparatus, a game IC card, wherein (1).
[0007]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the game IC card according to the first aspect, the game environment setting information storage means includes character identification information for identifying a character operated by a cardholder in the game, and the character identification. A game IC card (1) characterized in that character personality information indicating the character personality is stored in association with information.
[0008]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the game IC card according to the second aspect, the play environment setting information storage means includes a plurality of the character identification information and a plurality of the character individuality information respectively associated with the character identification information. Is a game IC card (1) characterized by storing
[0009]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the game IC card according to any one of the first to third aspects, the initial play environment setting information for receiving the initial play environment setting information from the external device (7) in a contact manner. A game IC card (1) characterized by comprising receiving means (21).
[0010]
The invention of claim 5 is a game apparatus for communicating with the game IC card (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the game IC card is placed. A game environment setting information receiving means (611) for receiving the game environment setting information from the game IC card placed on the station, in a non-contact manner, and receiving the game environment setting information The game execution means (621) for executing the game according to the game environment setting information received by the means, and the update result including the game result or the information generated based on the game result is transmitted in a non-contact manner. The game machine (6) is characterized by comprising update information transmission means (611).
[0011]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the game device according to the fifth aspect, the position detection means for detecting the position of the game IC card in the area of the stationary portion, and the game execution means include the A game device (6) characterized in that a game is executed according to game environment setting information and a detection result of the position detection means.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.
(Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a view showing an embodiment of a game IC card according to the present invention, in which FIG. 1 (a) is a perspective view and FIG. 1 (b) is a surface view. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the IC card and game device according to the present invention.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game system in this embodiment is connected to a basic data writing device 7 owned by two card owners (first and second card owners). The IC card 1 in which the character initial information is written (in order to simplify the description, only one IC card 1 is shown. Hereinafter, each of the two IC cards 1 owned by the two card owners is shown. This is a system in which “IC card 1-1” and “IC card 1-2”) are connected to the game device 6 to play a monster fighting game. The monster fighting game is a video game displayed on a display, and is a battle type game that includes a battle between a character subordinate to the first card owner and a character subordinate to the second card owner. It is a game.
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 1A, the IC card 1 includes a contact terminal 21 for performing contact communication, an antenna 22 for performing non-contact communication, and a contact / non-contact dual I / F chip 3. ing. Moreover, as shown in FIG.1 (b), the IC card 1 is equipped with the light emitting diode (LED) 4 and the rewrite part 5 on the surface.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 2, the contact terminal 21 and the antenna 22 constitute an I / F interface 10 that controls communication with the outside together with an input / output circuit such as a rectifier circuit.
The contact terminal 21 includes a plurality of terminals that are in electrical contact with a contact type R / W contact terminal provided in the basic data writing device 7, and includes a contact / non-contact dual I / F chip 3 and basic data. It mediates communication between the writing devices 7.
[0015]
The antenna 22 is an antenna coil wound a plurality of times along the outer periphery of the card, and mediates communication by an electromagnetic induction method between the contact / non-contact dual I / F chip 3 and the game device 6, and power is supplied from the game device. And send and receive information.
As shown in FIG. 1B, the light emitting diode (LED) 4 is lit when the contact / non-contact dual I / F chip 3 is communicating via the antenna 22 and is not contacted with the cardholder. It is a non-contact communication notification means for notifying that communication is performed using a formula.
The rewrite unit 5 is a thermal reversible thermosensitive recording medium capable of recording and erasing visible information by the action of thermal energy, and the display content is written and rewritten by the basic data writing device 7. The rewrite unit 5 displays character names that can be selected by the cardholder in the game.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 2, the contact / non-contact dual I / F chip 3 is an IC chip having both a contact communication function and a non-contact communication function, to which both ends of the antenna 22, the contact terminals 21 and the like are connected. The contact / non-contact dual I / F chip 3 includes a CPU 31 and memories such as a RAM 32, a ROM 33, and an EEPROM 34 connected to the CPU.
The RAM 32 is a volatile memory, and is used as a work area where the CPU 31 performs processing. The ROM 33 is a nonvolatile read-only memory, and stores an OS, an execution environment, and the like. The OS is basic software capable of managing a plurality of data, and the data structure to be managed may be a block structure or a file structure.
[0017]
The EEPROM 34 is a non-volatile memory that can be rewritten at any time, and stores a game application program and data corresponding to a game executed by the game apparatus 6. The ROM 33 may store this program part.
FIG. 3 is a data structure diagram showing information stored in the EEPROM in the embodiment of the IC card according to the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 3, the EEPROM 34 stores a basic file 341 for storing game application data for each application.
[0018]
The core file 341 stores character personality information that forms the character personality such as ability values, competition results, experience values, physical fitness values, image data, etc., in association with the character identification information, and stores them for each character file. Yes. The character file is stored at the time of character registration. Characters stored in the core file 341 indicate characters that can be selected by the cardholder in the electronic game and belong to the cardholder side. In the present embodiment, the basic file 341 stores various monster characters as game application data for a monster fighting game.
[0019]
Character identification information is an identification code for identifying individual characters from other characters. The character individuality information is information serving as an element indicating the character individuality, and is included in the game environment setting information. The game environment setting information is information for setting an environment in each electronic game, such as variables set for each game in the game calculation process.
The ability value of the character is a value indicating the ability of the character in the electronic game such as strength, speed, strength of fortune, defense strength, item type, and the like. The experience value is a value indicating the number of battles in the past, and the physical strength value is a value indicating the physical strength of the character. The image data is character image data.
[0020]
The character individuality information is written into the EEPROM 34 by the basic data writing device 7, and is rewritten by connecting the IC card 1 to the game device 6 and executing the game. For example, the experience value increases as the number of times the game is executed (the number of battles) increases, and the ability value increases when the battle is won.
[0021]
As shown in FIG. 2, the CPU 31 performs overall control of the IC card 1 by executing a program stored in the memory, thereby realizing a rewriting unit 311. The CPU 31 communicates with the game device 6 by including the card identification information for identifying the IC card 1 in the information to be transmitted.
[0022]
The rewriting unit 311 is a game environment setting information rewriting unit that rewrites the character personality information stored in the core file 341 of the EEPROM 34 based on the update information included in the rewriting request when receiving the rewriting request from the game device 6. is there. The update information is information based on which the game environment setting information is updated, and is information generated based on game results that are evaluations of game content such as battle results, scores, rankings, and the like.
[0023]
4A and 4B are diagrams showing an embodiment of the game apparatus according to the present invention, in which FIG. 4A is a top view and FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the game device 6 has a card place 65 on its upper surface, four buttons B1, B2, B3, and B4 that are input / output devices, a liquid crystal display unit 64 that is an output device, a speaker, and the like. It includes a communication unit such as an antenna 641 that controls communication, a CPU 62 that controls the entire apparatus, a storage unit 63 that stores programs and data, and the like, and executes an electronic game.
[0024]
The card place 65 is a stationary part for placing the IC card 1 owned by the card holder while participating in the electronic game. The IC cards 1-1 and 1-2 of the two card holders are placed in this card place 65 during the game. Note that the card holder may or may not place the IC cards 1-1 and 1-2 on top of each other.
[0025]
The antenna 611 is an antenna coil disposed inside the card in a spiral shape in parallel with the card place 65 and is stored in the two IC cards 1-1 and 1-2 placed in the card place 65. This is game environment setting information receiving means for receiving the game environment setting information.
The liquid crystal display unit 64 is a liquid crystal display panel and displays a description of the game, a progress status, and the like.
[0026]
The first button B1 is a switch for switching power. The second button B2 is a button operated by the first card owner, and the third button B3 is operated by the second card owner in accordance with the display on the liquid crystal display unit during the game. The fourth button B4 is a button for starting the game.
[0027]
The CPU 62 performs overall control of the entire apparatus by executing a program stored in the storage unit, thereby realizing a game execution unit 621. The CPU 62 recognizes the card identification information included in the confirmation response signal, which is a response from the IC card 1 to the confirmation signal transmitted from the antenna 611, whereby the first and second IC cards 1 placed in the card place 65. It is possible to communicate with -1, 1-2 individually.
[0028]
The game execution unit 621 performs game calculation processing according to the game environment setting information individually read from the IC cards 1-1 and 1-2 placed in the card place 65. The game execution unit 621 receives the identification information of the monster (first monster) selected by the first card owner, ability value, experience value, physical fitness value, and image data received from the first IC card 1-1. And the like, the identification information of the second monster and the character individuality information received from the second IC card 1-2, and the information inputted from the operation buttons B2 and B3. The result is output from an output device such as a liquid crystal display unit 64 or a speaker. A game result which is a battle result of the first and second monsters is also calculated based on these pieces of information.
[0029]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the basic data writing apparatus.
As shown in FIG. 5, the basic data writing device 7 is a device that writes basic data of characters as initial play environment setting information to the IC card 1 and newly registers the characters in the IC card 1. A convenience store comprising a storage unit 72, a communication unit 73 including an R / W that controls communication in contact with the IC card 1, an input unit such as an operation board 74, and an output unit such as a display 75. Information processing terminals installed at game centers, toy stores, storefronts of IC card stores, and the like. The basic data writing device 7 includes a recording / erasing unit 76 that records and erases character names in the rewrite unit 5 of the IC card 1 by the action of thermal energy.
[0030]
The initial play environment setting information (basic data of the character) includes character identification information and character personality information such as ability values before the replay unit 311 rewrites the play environment setting information (character individuality data). This is the initial information that becomes the basis for rewriting. By writing the character identification information and the character individuality information, the cardholder can select the character and participate in the monster fighting game.
[0031]
The cardholder inserts the IC card 1 into the card insertion slot of the basic data writing device 7 in advance before participating in the game with the game device 6, operates the operation board 74, etc., selects a favorite character, Write the basic character data to the IC card 1. The type of character to be written on the IC card 1 may be selected by the cardholder or may be selected randomly by the basic data writing device 7.
[0032]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation in the embodiment of the IC card and the game apparatus according to the present invention.
Hereinafter, the processing of the game device 6 will be mainly described.
In step (hereinafter, “step” is referred to as “S”) 100, character identification information and character individuality information of a plurality of monster characters are written to the IC cards 1-1 and 1-2 by the writing device 7. .
[0033]
In S101, the game device 6 starts processing when the power button B1 is pressed. First, the game device 6 displays on the liquid crystal display unit 64 a request for selection of a game type (two players play, three players play, practice, data display, etc.) (S102). The first and second cardholders select “two-player battle” with the operation buttons B2 and B3, and the game device 6 inputs character personality data (S103).
[0034]
In S104, the game device 6 displays a request to place the IC card 1-1 of the first cardholder in the card storage area (S104), and transmits a card confirmation signal including card identification information.
The first card holder places the first IC card 1-1 in the card place 65, and the game apparatus 6 determines whether or not the IC card 1 is placed depending on whether or not an acknowledgment signal is received. (S105).
[0035]
If it is determined that the card is placed, the game device 6 uses the card identification information included in the confirmation response signal to determine whether or not the IC card 1-1 placed in the card place 65 is a predetermined usable IC card. Determine (S106). If not, a message to that effect is displayed (S115) and the same processing is repeated (S104 to S106). If it is determined to be the predetermined IC card 1, the game environment setting information as a response is received by transmitting a command requesting the transmission of the game environment setting information to the IC card 1 (S107).
[0036]
The game device 6 displays the character identification information such as the character names of all the characters and the character individuality information included in the received game environment setting information, and also displays that the selection is requested (S108). The first cardholder makes a selection using the operation buttons B2 and B3, and the game apparatus 6 inputs character selection information (S109), and whether or not the character selection information of two characters necessary for game execution is input. Is determined (S110). Since the second character selection information has not yet been input, the game apparatus 6 repeats the same processing (S104 to S110), and receives the character identification information and the character individuality information from the second IC card 1-2. Read and input character selection information.
[0037]
When two pieces of necessary character selection information are input, the game apparatus 6 displays that preparation for start is complete and requests to press the start button B4 (S111). When the first or second cardholder presses the start button B4, the game apparatus 6 executes a game calculation process and outputs the processing result from the speaker and the liquid crystal display unit 64 (S113).
[0038]
When the process is completed, the game device 6 uses the first update information based on the game result of the first cardholder and the second update information based on the game result of the second cardholder. Is generated. Specifically, the game device 6 individually generates update information that increases the ability value if the player wins the match, and update information that decreases the ability value if the player loses. The game device 6 transmits the rewrite request including the first update information, requesting the rewrite of the character individuality information to the IC card 1-1, and the rewrite request including the second update information to the IC card 1-2 ( In step S114, the process is terminated (S120).
[0039]
Thus, according to the present embodiment, the first and second card holders can easily enter the game by placing the respective IC cards 1-1 and 1-2 in the card storage area 65. In addition, it became possible to feel the presence of participating in the game with other cardholders and playing against them.
In addition, since it is possible to participate in the game by selecting from a plurality of characters stored in the IC card 1 without purchasing a new card, the card holder is provided with the IC card 1 with high cost performance, and more It became possible to provide a deep and attractive game.
Furthermore, since the writing device 7 communicates with the IC card 1 in a non-contact manner and writes basic character data and the like, it is possible to maintain security as in the conventional case.
[0040]
(Deformation)
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and various modifications and changes are possible, and these are also within the equivalent scope of the present invention. For example, the game device 6 executes a monster fighting game, but executes other types of electronic games such as other fighting games, sports games, racing games, role-playing games, etc. that can evaluate characters according to the game content of the electronic game. May be. Moreover, the game device 6 may execute an electronic game in which three or more characters that belong to three or more card holders face each other. The number of card holders participating in the electronic game is not limited as long as the IC cards 1-1 and 1-2 placed in the card place 65 can be individually recognized and communicated. Further, the game device 6 may execute a group battle type electronic game in which a plurality of characters belong to one cardholder.
It is possible to provide cardholders with deeper and more attractive electronic games.
[0041]
The game device 6 includes a position detection unit that detects in which position of the card place 65 the IC card 1 is placed, and the game execution unit 621 receives the detection result, the game environment setting information, and the buttons B2 and B3. You may perform a game calculation process according to input information. For example, the position detection unit is realized by arranging a plurality of antennas for each area on a plane parallel to the card storage 65 and detecting which antenna the CPU 62 is communicating with the IC card 1 through.
[0042]
By reflecting the position at which the IC card 1 is placed in the card place 65 in the game result that is the calculation result, not only the card owner's game skill level such as the card owner's operation and character personality information, but also the cards in each game Reflecting the fortune elements that the owner can select (forgetful elements) to provide a deeper and attractive electronic game not only for gamers, but also for inexperienced cardholders It is possible.
[0043]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a modification of the basic data writing apparatus.
As shown in FIG. 7, the basic data writing device 7 may be a card issuing machine 7-2 that issues an IC card in which character basic data is written in advance. R / W for controlling communication and a recording / erasing unit for recording and erasing visible information on the rewrite unit 5 of the IC card 1 by the action of thermal energy, and communication via a wired or wireless telecommunication line such as the Internet. A possible personal computer 8, a mobile phone 9, or the like may be used. It is possible to improve the convenience of the cardholder.
[0044]
The game device 6 generates update information based on the game result, but the update information may be the game result itself. The rewriting part 311 should just be able to perform rewriting corresponding to a game result based on this update information.
[0045]
The IC card 1 may be an IC card mounting one application or an IC card capable of mounting a plurality of applications, and is not limited by the number of applications that can be mounted.
Further, the IC card 1 communicates with the game device 6 in a non-contact manner, but may communicate with a game device having a contact R / W in a contact manner.
[0046]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) By providing a game environment setting information transmitting means for transmitting the game environment setting information stored in the game environment setting information storage means to the game apparatus in a non-contact manner when requested by the game apparatus; Increase the sense of reality, improve the appeal of the game and the convenience of cardholders.
[0047]
(2) By providing a game environment setting information storage means for storing a plurality of character identification information and character individuality information in association with each character identification information, a cardholder can participate in a game from a plurality of characters. Select a character to improve cost performance and provide a deeper and more attractive game.
[0048]
(3) Security is maintained by providing an initial game environment setting information receiving means for receiving initial game environment setting information from an external device in a non-contact manner.
(4) A stationary part for placing a game IC card, a game environment setting information receiving means for receiving game environment setting information from the game IC card placed on the stationary part, and a game received by the game environment setting information receiving means By providing the game execution means for executing the game according to the environment setting information, the presence of the game is increased, and the attractiveness of the game and the convenience of the cardholder who is the player are improved.
[0049]
(5) By providing position detection means for detecting where the game IC card is placed in the area of the stationary part, a fortuneable element that can be selected by the cardholder in each game (a fortune-like element) ) To provide a deeper and more attractive game not only for the game expert but also for the inexperienced cardholder.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of an IC card according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of an IC card and a game device according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a data structure diagram showing information stored in an EEPROM in an embodiment of an IC card according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a game apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a basic data writing device.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation in the embodiment of the IC card and the game apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a modification of the basic data writing device.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 IC card
2 I / O interface
3 Contact / Non-contact dual I / F chip
4 Light emitting diode
5 Rewrite section
6 game machines
7 Basic data writing device
21 Contact terminal
22 Antenna
31 CPU
32 RAM
33 ROM
34 EEPROM
61 Communication Department
62 CPU
63 Storage unit
64 buttons
65 card storage
311 Rewriting Department
611 antenna
621 Game Execution Department

Claims (6)

Game environment setting information storage means for storing game environment setting information for setting a game environment;
Update information receiving means for receiving a game result from a game device for executing a game, or update information including information generated based on the game result;
Based on the update information received by the update information receiving means, game environment setting information rewriting means for rewriting the game environment setting information stored by the game environment setting information storage means;
A game IC card comprising a game environment setting information transmitting means for transmitting the game environment setting information stored in the game environment setting information storage means to the game device when requested by the game apparatus;
The update information receiving means and the game environment setting information transmitting means communicate with the game device in a non-contact manner;
A game IC card characterized by In the game IC card according to claim 1,
The game environment setting information storage means stores character identification information for identifying a character operated by a cardholder in the game, and character personality information indicating the individuality of the character in association with the character identification information. ,
A game IC card characterized by In the game IC card according to claim 2,
The game environment setting information storage means stores a plurality of the character identification information and a plurality of the character individuality information respectively associated with the character identification information;
A game IC card characterized by In the game IC card according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
An initial play environment setting information receiving means for receiving the initial play environment setting information from an external device in a contact manner;
A game IC card characterized by A game device that communicates with the game IC card according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and executes a game,
A stationary part for placing the game IC card;
A game environment setting information receiving means for receiving the game environment setting information from the game IC card placed on the stationary part in a non-contact manner;
A game execution means for executing a game according to the play environment setting information received by the play environment setting information receiving means;
Update information transmitting means for transmitting the game information or the update information including information generated based on the game result in a non-contact manner;
A game device characterized by In the game device according to claim 5,
Position detecting means for detecting in which position in the area of the stationary part the game IC card is placed;
The game execution means executes the game according to the game environment setting information and the detection result of the position detection means;
A game device characterized by

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