Abstract: In a movable object position detecting apparatus, first oscillation means 56 for outputting an oscillation signal of a first frequency, and second oscillation means 57 for outputting an oscillation signal of a second frequency are mounted on a movable body 40. On the field 3 for the movable objects 40 to be run on there are provided first position determining means 371, 372 for detecting the oscillation signal of the first frequency outputted by the first oscillation means 56 to determine positions on the field 3 where the first oscillation means 56 is located, and second position determining means 373, 374 for detecting the oscillation signal of the second frequency outputted by the second oscillation means 57 to determine positions on the field where the second oscillation means 57 is located. The movable object position detecting apparatus can detect positions of a number of movable bodies run on a predetermined field.

Abstract: An object is to provide a game apparatus in which it is possible to increase an operator's interest through a relatively compact arrangement. It has a transparent falling face 10 on which many pins 10a are provided and a medal M falls, a reciprocating target which is provided at a bottom portion of the falling face and performs a reciprocation movement, a transparent thin water tank 13 provided in front of the falling face, a large-size display 7 provided at the rear of the falling face, and a medal supply mechanism 30 which comprises a hopper 31 which pushes up a medal, a rising guiding path 32, first, second guiding path 33, 34, which guide the carrying of medals and medal supply gears 35, 36.

Abstract: A handle post slants from a neutral position in response to an operational force being applied thereto. A coil spring has a configuration that, through a middle portion of the coil spring, a space is provided between each adjacent turns of the line material which constitutes the coil spring, and, through the remaining two side portions of the coil spring, no space is provided between each adjacent turns of the line material. One end of the coil spring is connected with the handle post. A supporting member is connected with the other end of the coil spring. The supporting member supports the handle post via the coil spring in a manner in which the handle post can slant with respect to the supporting member from the neutral position.

Abstract: A video game device is disclosed which is composed of a console apparatus in which a processor is installed to execute a game software program. The video game device also includes a memory device, such as a memory cartridge which is removably attached to the console apparatus and which stores the game program. An enhanced function board is attached to the main body of the video game device for improving and enhancing the functions of the video game. The enhanced function board includes a pair of buses, first and second digital processors connected to the buses, a FIFO memory connected between the buses, and an interface circuit connected to the pair of buses. The interface circuit operates to connect the first and second digital processors to the processor of the video game device.

Abstract: A data-using game system 10 comprises data forming devices 11, 12 and 13 which form operational data based on results of operation by an operator, a data card 16 in which the operational data formed by the data forming device are written, and game devices 14 and 15 which read the operational data from the data card to reflect the operational data on game play of the game devices 14 and 15. The data-using game system 10 enables the operator of the system to positively participate in both games and physical training by using operational data that the operator has obtained.

Abstract: The keno playing machine according to the present invention comprises selecting means for selecting a plurality of the keno balls less than a set number out of keno balls displayed on a display screen in accordance with a player's operation, extracting means for extracting at random a required number of the keno balls out of the keno balls displayed on the display screen, first counting means for comparing the extracted keno balls to the selected keno balls to count hit winning balls, additionally extracting means for additionally extracting a required number of the keno balls out of the rest keno balls except said extracted keno balls when a number of the winning balls counted by the first counting means is above a set number, second counting means for comparing the additionally extracted keno balls to the selected keno balls to count a number of hit winning balls, and paying means for paying odds, based on a total of said number of the winning balls counted by the first counting means and said number of the

Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a game device for playing a game in which a moving body is levitated above a play field board by air emitted from a number of holes formed in the play field board. A moving body feeding device automatically feeds the moving body onto the play field board. After use, the moving body is recovered, lifted above the play field board, and dropped into guides which guide the moving body onto the play field board.

Abstract: A sorting method is employed to draw data for polygons in a frame memory provided in a video game machine. The order in which the polygon data are to be drawn in the frame buffer memory is determined. For this, the polygon data are sorted. Data, for polygons, that include values on the first three-dimensional coordinates are divided into groups by employing distances between two points; from a predetermined point on the first three-dimensional coordinates to a point on the first three-dimensional coordinates in consonance with the coordinates of individual polygons Then, the order in which polygons are drawn in the frame buffer memory by employing the data for the polygons that belong to the individual groups is determined to be the order beginning with a group that has the largest or smallest distance between the two points. Through the above described procedures, the high speed sorting of the data for polygons is possible. At the same time, a memory area for the storage of data for polygons can be reduced.

Abstract: A data reading and image processing system for a video entertainment system with a CD-ROM capability is disclosed with a pair of separate computer systems that are controlled through a controller for accessing data from a memory unit. A first computer system can control the reading of data and the storing of the data in the memory unit in coordination with a first synchronization time period while the second computer system can control the processing of video data signals in an image processing circuit during a second synchronization time period. The data can be appropriately enabled to a position within the memory unit to assist in parallel processing by both computer systems.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus achieves high-speed image control, image control responding rapidly to the content of the operation of a peripheral, avoidance of possible wrong recognition of the peripheral. A subCPU is connected through a CPU bus to a main CPU which provides image control, etc. When the main CPU delivers command data to the subCPU through a register table, the subCPU determines peripheral data collection timing and collects peripheral data from the peripheral at that timing. The main CPU receives through the register table the peripheral data collected by the subCPU. The subCPU receives the peripheral data ID-1 (identification data) twice. If both the values of those peripheral data are different, the main CPU determines that the peripheral has not been connected to the peripheral port.

Abstract: A mobile object self-moving system self-moves mobile objects 14 in a set field. The system comprises charging means 32 for charging batteries 52 of the mobile objects 14 is disposed at a set charging position in the field plate 12, position detecting means 24, 25 for detecting positions of the mobile objects 14 in the field plate 12, and moving course storing means 26 for storing moving courses which are routed via the charging position every a prescribed period of time. Movement control means 28 controls the mobile objects 14 to move along the moving courses, based on positions of the mobile objects 14 detected by the position detecting means 24, 25. The mobile objects 14 are positioned at the charging position 16 every the prescribed period of time to have the batteries thereof charged by the charging means 32. The system is easy to maintain for adjustment, repairs, etc., and can be produced at low costs.

Abstract: A transparency conversion circuit 40 is provided between a matrix conversion circuit 4 and an intensity calculation circuit 5 in a geometry processing unit 20. The transparency conversion circuit 40 is provided with a converter 41 and a parameter register 42. The converter 41 converts the transparency at the vertex that is input by the matrix conversion circuit 4 in correspondence to the Z component of the unit normal vector at the vertex, and the results are output to the intensity calculation circuit 5. The parameter register 42 holds a parameter value that is used for the conversion performed by the converter 41. As a result, the transparency at a polygon can be corrected while taking into consideration the angle formed by the planar surface of the polygon and the direction of the line-of-sight and the environment in which the polygon is placed. Therefore, a method for and an apparatus for transparency conversion whereby a translucent polygon is rendered to produce an impression of solidity are provided.

Abstract: A roulette-like ball game machine has a rotary disk with a plurality of pockets arranged in a peripheral direction and assigned a number respectively, and a guide circle provided around the rotary disk at a somewhat higher position and joining to the rotary disk through an inclined surface. While the rotary disk is turned, a ball rolled along the guide circle falls inside and enters one of the pockets to decide a prize number. In such a ball game machine, a plurality of operation stands are arranged around the guide circle, the rotary disk is formed in an annular shape having a large inner diameter, a large-sized picture surface is provided within the central space of the rotary disk and various pictures are projected on the picture surface by an image projector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a image processing apparatus and the method thereof which can change image to be shown on a reflection surface of an object.