Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a Ni plated coating that includes at least one Ni plated layer, an agitation intensity of a plating bath is changed while the Ni plated layer is being electrodeposited to change potential of the deposited Ni plated layer in a deposition depth direction. A Ni plated coating including a D-Ni plated layer and a B-Ni plated layer adjoining the D-Ni plated layer has, other than an interface voltage changing region at an interface between the D-Ni plated layer and the B-Ni plated layer, an in-layer voltage changing region in which, in the D-Ni plated layer or in the B-Ni plated layer, potential is changed in a deposition depth direction at an average rate of 1 mV/0.1 ?m or greater.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a Ni plated coating that includes at least one Ni plated layer, an agitation intensity of a plating bath is changed while the Ni plated layer is being electrodeposited to change potential of the deposited Ni plated layer in a deposition depth direction. A Ni plated coating including a D-Ni plated layer and a B-Ni plated layer adjoining the D-Ni plated layer has, other than an interface voltage changing region at an interface between the D-Ni plated layer and the B-Ni plated layer, an in-layer voltage changing region in which, in the D-Ni plated layer or in the B-Ni plated layer, potential is changed in a deposition depth direction at an average rate of 1 mV/0.1 ?m or greater.

Abstract: A racing game device comprises means for setting paths in a virtual space in advance as a course for a moving object, means for setting a first path used during normal moving and a second path used only while a special mode is activated, and means for allowing the moving object to move onto the second path (e.g., a ceiling surface part) when the special mode (e.g., a mode allowing the operation of gravity) is activated by an activation instruction from the operating means. Further, the racing game device includes means for setting, while a moving object is moving on the second path, a merging point which merges with the first path when it is judged that a predetermined condition is fulfilled, and means for allowing, when it is judged that the predetermined condition is fulfilled, the moving object moving on the second path to merge at the merging point.

Abstract: An object is to provide a program for a game apparatus for making a plurality of moving objects including a moving object operated by a player to compete in virtual space against each other, in which players are capable of fully using the stage effects specific to a virtual game to enjoy a heated racing game even when they vary in skill. In a program for a game apparatus comprising moving-object operating means, image-information generating means, and image-information outputting means, the program causes a computer to perform a step of producing land-configuration information, a step of monitoring movement information regarding a plurality of moving objects, a step of producing a special area object when results of monitoring meet predetermined requirements, a step of displaying the special area object in such a manner as to be viewable for the player, and a step of allowing another moving object to ride therein.

Abstract: A plurality of information processing systems 10 are connected to a network 90. One of the information processing systems 10 photographs a part of a virtual space shared by the plurality of information processing systems 10. Information of having photographed is transmitted to the other information processing systems 10. The other information processing systems 10 which received the information of having photographed make a photographing effect, e.g., flashlight, shutter sound or others. The method for controlling a network system enables photographing in a virtual space, such as a game space.

Abstract: A racing game device comprises means for setting a plurality of paths in a virtual space in advance as a course for a moving object, means for setting a first path used during normal moving and a second path used only while a special mode is activated, means for allowing the moving object to move onto the second path (for example, a ceiling surface part) when the special mode (for example, a mode allowing the operation of gravity) is activated by an activation instruction from the operating means, means for setting, while a moving object is moving on the second path, a merging point which merges with the first path when it is judged that a predetermined condition is fulfilled, and means for allowing, when it is judged that the predetermined condition is fulfilled, the moving object moving on the second path to merge at the merging point.

Abstract: An object is to provide a program for a game apparatus for making a plurality of moving objects including a moving object operated by a player to compete in virtual space against each other, in which players are capable of fully using the stage effects specific to a virtual game to enjoy a heated racing game even when they vary in skill. In a program for a game apparatus comprising moving-object operating means, image-information generating means, and image-information outputting means, the program causes a computer to perform a step of producing land-configuration information, a step of monitoring movement information regarding a plurality of moving objects, a step of producing a special area object when results of monitoring meet predetermined requirements, a step of displaying the special area object in such a manner as to be viewable for the player, and a step of allowing another moving object to ride therein.

Abstract: Three user characters are displayed in a chat room. When a user inputs a character string, the character string is displayed on the screens of the respective users. When a character string inputted by a user contains a character string “Ha,Ha,Ha”, a data table outputs an event corresponding to the character string “Ha,Ha,Ha”. All the user characters participating in the chat make a laughing action, uttering the laughing sound “Ha,Ha,Ha”. The input character processing method not only can simply transmits utterances of respective participants but also can occur various events.

Abstract: Three user characters are displayed in a chat room. When a user inputs a character string, the character string is displayed on the screens of the respective users. When a character string inputted by a user contains a character string “Ha,Ha,Ha”, a data table outputs an event corresponding to the character string “Ha,Ha,Ha”. All the user characters participating in the chat make a laughing action, uttering the laughing sound “Ha,Ha,Ha”. The input character processing method not only can simply transmits utterances of respective participants but also can occur various events.

Abstract: A plurality of information processing systems 10 are connected to a network 90. One of the information processing systems 10 photographs a part of a virtual space shared by the plurality of information processing systems 10. Information of having photographed is transmitted to the other information processing systems 10. The other information processing systems 10 which received the information of having photographed make a photographing effect, e.g., flashlight, shutter sound or others. The method for controlling a network system enables photographing in a virtual space, such as a game space.

Abstract: Three user characters are displayed in a chat room. When a user inputs a character string, the character string is displayed on the screens of the respective users. When a character string inputted by a user contains a character string “Ha,Ha,Ha”, a data table outputs an event corresponding to the character string “Ha,Ha,Ha”. All the user characters participating in the chat make a laughing action, uttering the laughing sound “Ha,Ha,Ha”. The input character processing method not only can simply transmits utterances of respective participants but also can occur various events.

Abstract: Provided is a text communication device enabling the enjoyment of chatting in a game space such that a dialog according to the personality of the game character is output. In a text communication device connected to a network and capable of communicating at least by text, the selection of terms corresponding to the character and prompt delivery of messages are sought by sorting a group of candidate terms prepared in advance for the communication of messages pursuant to the attribute of the character to be the subject of the conversation, and selecting terms for chatting therefrom. The communication between different languages is also facilitated.

Abstract: Game apparatuses 10 of a number of users A, B, C, D, . . . are connected to a server 50 through a network. The respective users A, B, C, D, . . . have a purpose X or a purpose Y. The server 50 obtain on line from the gate apparatuses 10 personal information of the respective users A, B, C, D, . . . connected to the network to structure a database 52 of the personal information. The organizing means 54 selects the users A, B, C, D, . . . , based on information of the respective users registered in a database 52 and organizes the users. The game apparatuses of the organized users A, B, C are interconnected by the information sharing means 56 and share the information. The online organizing method can quickly and suitably organize a plurality of participants connected to a network.