Abstract: An example of an information processing system includes a stationary type device, a hand-held type device, and a server. The stationary type device senses user information for evaluating health of a user. The hand-held type device transmits the user information sensed by the stationary type device and/or information calculated from the user information to the server as transmission information. The server transmits, to the hand-held type device, service data for providing the user with a network service in accordance with an evaluation result of health, indicated by the transmission information transmitted from the hand-held type device and/or calculated from the transmission information.

Abstract: An example of an information processing system includes a plurality of information processing terminals and a server. One terminal outputs an inaudible sound, thereby transmitting a user ID to the other terminal. The other terminal senses the inaudible sound and distinguishes the user ID of the one terminal in accordance with the inaudible sound. Based on the distinguished user ID, the other terminal acquires user information from the server and displays the acquired user information. The other terminal transmits a friend request to the server. When receiving friend requests from both terminals, the server stores the user IDs of both terminals in association with each other.

Abstract: A non-limiting example communication game system comprises at least two game apparatuses, and the two game apparatuses communicate with each other directly or via an internet according to instructions of a player. At this time, one of the two game apparatuses functions as a parent apparatus and the other of the two game apparatuses functions as a child apparatus. If both players instruct to exchange characters, character data are sent and received between the parent apparatus and the child apparatus. When a rarity of a character X that is to be sent on exchange is lower than a rarity of a character Y that is to be received by exchange, the parent apparatus receives a notification of writing start from the child apparatus, and performs save writing.

Abstract: An information processing system includes: a game control unit configured to move a player character object in a virtual space; and a camera control unit configured to move a virtual camera together with the movement of the player character object in the virtual space. The camera control unit performs observation control of moving the virtual camera to make an object to be observed included in the visual field of the virtual camera in a case where the player character object is inside an observation performance region set to the object to be observed.

Abstract: A game system includes a game apparatus and left and right controllers. The game apparatus includes a swing determination unit that receives operation data from the left/right controllers and determines whether a swing input is being performed onto the left/right controllers on the basis of the received operation data, and includes a vibration data generator configured to generate vibration data such that, when the swing input is being performed onto the left controller, a vibration actuator of the left controller is caused to vibrate with a predetermined intensity and a vibration actuator of the right controller is caused to vibrate with a lower intensity, and when the swing input is being performed onto the right controller, the vibration actuator of the right controller is caused to vibrate with a predetermined intensity and the vibration actuator of the left controller is caused to vibrate with a lower intensity.

Abstract: An image taken of a three-dimensional virtual space including a virtual designating object and an object arranged therein is displayed. When the position of the virtual designating object does not coincide with the object, the virtual designating object is arranged in a predetermined orientation. The position of the virtual designating object is determined based on an acquired designated position on a two-dimensional image, which is generated from the three-dimensional virtual space taken by a virtual camera. When the position of the virtual designating object corresponds to the object, the displayed orientation of the virtual designating object is based on the position.

Abstract: Based on a user operation on an operation unit, an operation target is controlled in a virtual space, and it is determined whether or not the operation target is in a predetermined situation in the virtual space. Then, a vibration signal for vibrating a vibration unit is generated in accordance with the state of the operation target in the virtual space, and the vibration signal is generated by associating a plurality of types of vibrations with a plurality of states of the operation target. When it is determined that the operation target is in the predetermined situation, the vibration signal is generated so that regarding a first type of vibration among the plurality of types of vibrations, the vibration is weaker than in a case where it is not determined that the operation target is in the predetermined situation, or the vibration disappears.

Abstract: User saved-data storage means S19 stores user saved-data which is generated as a result of a game play performed by a user. Digest saved-data storage means S48 stores a plurality of pieces of digest saved-data which are previously generated so as to be associated with predetermined scenes, respectively, in a game. Game start means S14 starts the game process without using the user saved-data and the plurality of pieces of digest saved-data. Game resuming means S12, S13 starts the game process by using the user saved-data. Digest game start means S4 starts the game process by using any of the plurality of pieces of digest saved-data. Saving means S19 generates the user saved-data, only in the game process started by the game start means or the game resuming means.

Abstract: An example of an apparatus includes a ring-shaped portion, a detector and a main portion. At least a part of the ring-shaped portion is elastically deformable. The detector detects deformation of the ring-shaped portion. The main portion is secured to the ring-shaped portion. The main portion includes an attachment portion, a terminal and a transmitter. A game controller can be attached to the attachment portion. The terminal is for electrical connection with the game controller. The transmitter transmits data regarding a detection result of the detector to the game controller through the terminal.

Abstract: This storage medium is a non-transitory storage medium storing an image processing program that can be read by a computer of an information processing apparatus. The image processing program causes a computer to execute steps of: controlling a virtual camera in a virtual space; and reading out, from the storage medium, an object, among objects recorded in the storage medium as objects present in the virtual space, that on the basis of at least a distance from the virtual camera is newly selected as the virtual camera moves, and holding the object in memory of the computer.

Abstract: A non-limiting example cover includes a first cover portion that is provided with a plurality of operation buttons. Each of key tops of the plurality of operation buttons is constituted by a key top portion, an actuator and a conductive member. A connection portion of a conductive sheet is provided between the key top portion and the actuator, and the connection portion is connected, via a coupling portion, to a body portion that is provided on an outside of an area arranged with the key tops. The connection portion is connected to a protrusion provided on a lower side of the key top. Resin plating is applied to the protrusion, and when the key top is depressed and thus a portion of the key top portion where the protrusion is provided is brought into contact to the conductive member, the conductive member and the conductive sheet are electrically connected to each other via the resin plating.

Abstract: An image conversion unit according to an embodiment includes a gradation unit, a black line extraction unit, and a white line extraction unit. The gradation unit classifies a pixel of a pre-conversion image as one of four levels based on a brightness of the pixel, and expresses, in a color corresponding to the level as which the pixel has been classified, a corresponding pixel of a converted image. The black line extraction unit extracts pixels of an outline of an object in the pre-conversion image, and expresses corresponding pixels of the converted image in black. The white line extraction unit extracts pixels adjacent to an outline of an object in the pre-conversion image, and expresses corresponding pixels of the converted image in white.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing system including a reflection member, a hand-held information processing apparatus including an imaging section, and an information processing apparatus communicable with the hand-held information processing apparatus. The reflection member is a retroreflecting material. The hand-held information processing apparatus includes the imaging section and a light emitting section. The hand-held information processing apparatus analyzes a captured image, calculates the position of an image of the retroreflecting material corresponding to reflected light from the retroreflecting material, and outputs positional information thereof. The information processing apparatus estimates the orientation or position of the hand-held information processing apparatus on the basis of the positional information, and generates an image based on the result of the estimation.

Abstract: First, a plurality of selection objects having at least one part thereof displayed on a display area of a display device are moved relative to the display area, based on an output signal outputted from an input device. Then, when an end-located selection object among the moved plurality of selection objects reaches a predetermined position of the display area, an object that is different from the plurality of selection objects is displayed on the display area. The object moves relative to the display area based on an output signal outputted from the input device.

Abstract: First, an indication sign displayed on a display screen is moved so as to reach a first position at a predetermined timing. Next, when an operation input to an input section is performed at the predetermined timing, a parameter related to the indication sign is changed. Furthermore, when the parameter related to the indication sign does not satisfy a first condition after the parameter is changed, the indication sign is moved to a position different from the first position, and then is moved toward the first position again.

Abstract: Based on version information owned by each of information processing apparatuses, an information processing apparatus that stores the newest version of a user application among the plurality of information processing apparatuses is specified, and an update program for updating the user application to the newest version of the user application is directly transmitted through wireless communication from the information processing apparatus that stores the newest version of the user application to an information processing apparatus that does not store the newest version of the user application among the plurality of information processing apparatuses, thereby updating the user application of an information processing apparatus performing this method among the plurality of information processing apparatuses, using the received update program.

Abstract: An exemplary system includes: an information processing unit; a storage unit which stores information processed by the information processing unit; a touch panel which is a touch input unit which accepts a touch input; and an acceleration sensor equivalent to a force detection unit which detects a force applied to an apparatus or the touch panel at a time of the touch input, and the information processing unit evaluates an input area of the touch input and performs predetermined information processing in accordance with the input area and an acceleration value which is a detection value of the force.

Abstract: A game system includes: a versus game processing section configured to perform a versus game process against another player; an index data storage section configured to store index data that varies in accordance with a win/loss result in a versus game; an index update section configured to update the index data on the basis of a win/loss result of a player; a first parameter change section configured to change a first parameter associated with a first object included in a predetermined development target, when the index data has satisfied a predetermined condition; and a presentation section configured to present an image of the first object in which the changed parameter is reflected, to the player.

Abstract: A portable, handheld game console includes a main body incorporating a touch-sensitive display screen and a variety of input devices. The input devices can include shoulder buttons located on a peripheral side surface of the main body, as well as input devices located on the main body adjacent the touch-sensitive display screen.