Abstract: A moving object and a topography object having a portion with different heights are positioned in a virtual space, and the moving object is controlled so as to move on the topography object. A real world image is obtained from an imaging device, and a position and an orientation of a marker in the real world image are detected. On the basis of a result of the detection, a virtual camera is positioned in the virtual space, and a moving object and a topography object are rendered on the basis of the virtual camera. Here, the real world image obtained from the imaging device is used as a texture for the topography object. The rendered moving object and the topography object are synthesized on the real world image and a synthesized image is displayed on a display device.

Abstract: At least one virtual object for which a predetermined color is set is placed in a virtual world. In a captured image captured by a real camera, at least one pixel corresponding to the predetermined color is detected, using color information including at least one selected from the group including RGB values, a hue, a saturation, and a brightness of each pixel of the captured image. When the pixel corresponding to the predetermined color has been detected, a predetermined process is performed on the virtual object for which the predetermined color is set. An image of the virtual world where at least the virtual object is placed is displayed on a display device.

Abstract: At least one pixel having specific range color information in color information including at least one selected from the group including RGB values, a hue, a saturation, and a brightness is detected in a captured image captured by a real camera. When the pixel having the specific range color information has been detected, at least one of a shape, a position, and a display form of an object to be placed in a virtual world is changed on the basis of the color information of the pixel. Then, an image of the virtual world where at least the set object is placed is displayed on a display device.

Abstract: An ensemble game system for executing an ensemble game comprises a plurality of game apparatuses 10a through 10c communicable to each other. Each of the game apparatuses 10a through 10c outputs a sound of an own part in accordance with a play operation by the player during a first play period, and also transmits play data (rehearsal data) for specifying a play result of the own part during the first play period to the other game apparatuses. Play data for specifying play results of the parts other than the own part is received from the other game apparatuses and stored on a storage device. During a second play period subsequent to the first play period, each of the game apparatuses 10a through 10c outputs the sounds of the other parts using the play data of the other parts stored on the storage device, while outputting a sound of the own part in accordance with a play operation by the player.

Abstract: Captured image acquisition means acquires a captured image captured by a real camera. Color detection means, in the captured image acquired by the captured image acquisition means, detects at least one pixel having specific range color information in color information including at least one selected from the group including RGB values, a hue, a saturation, and a brightness. Image generation means, on the basis of the specific range color information of the at least one pixel detected by the color detection means, generates an image of an object to be placed in a virtual world. Image display control means displays the image generated by the image generation means on a display device.

Abstract: An information processing section of a game apparatus executes a program including: a step of setting a puzzle area to be cut from an image taken by an outer camera; a step of setting the division number representing the number of portions into which the puzzle area is divided in accordance with a stage; a step of generating one-dimensional arrangement data representing a state in which puzzle pieces are positioned at random: a step of executing a game process by updating the one-dimensional arrangement data of the puzzle pieces which are selected based on a tilt of the game apparatus; and a step of switching, in accordance with the one-dimensional arrangement data, texture coordinate data of the puzzle pieces calculated based on a tilt of a virtual camera, and displaying an obtained image.

Abstract: An information processing section of a game apparatus executes a program including: a step of obtaining an image captured by an outer camera; a step of calculating, when detection of a marker is completed, a position and an orientation of a virtual camera based on a result of the marker detection; a step of obtaining hand-drawn data; a step of capturing, with the virtual camera, a fundamental polygon to which a texture is applied to generate a hand-drawn image, and displaying, on an upper LCD, an image in which the hand-drawn image is superimposed on the camera image; and a step of displaying a hand-drawn input image on a lower LCD.

Abstract: A game apparatus obtains a captured image from a camera, and repeatedly executes a recognition process on the obtained captured image for recognizing a predetermined object included in the captured image. The game apparatus repeatedly generates and displays a synthesized age obtained by synthesizing an image of a virtual object generated by using a process result of the recognition process with a captured image which is a subject of the recognition process. Here, if the recognition process fails, a captured image which is a subject of a recognition process which has succeeded before is synthesized with an image of a virtual object generated by using a process result of the recognition process.

Abstract: A game apparatus includes a CPU core. In response to a setting of a reverse input mode, the CPU core reverses vertically and horizontally BG/OBJ data corresponding to a question, and displays on an LCD an image based on the reversed BG/OBJ data. When a handwriting input operation associated with the image is accepted by a touch panel, the CPU core displays on the LCD an image based on handwriting input data corresponding to the accepted handwriting input operation.

Abstract: A game apparatus includes a CPU core. In response to a setting of a reverse input mode, the CPU core reverses vertically and horizontally BG/OBJ data corresponding to a question, and displays on an LCD an image based on the reversed BG/OBJ data. When a handwriting input operation associated with the image is accepted by a touch panel, the CPU core displays on the LCD an image based on handwriting input data corresponding to the accepted handwriting input operation.

Abstract: A game apparatus includes a CPU core. In response to a setting of a reverse input mode, the CPU core reverses vertically and horizontally BG/OBJ data corresponding to a question, and displays on an LCD an image based on the reversed BG/OBJ data. When a handwriting input operation associated with the image is accepted by a touch panel, the CPU core displays on the LCD an image based on handwriting input data corresponding to the accepted handwriting input operation.

Abstract: Provided is a game system executing a game by performing communication between a plurality of hand-held game apparatuses, each having a display section for displaying an image and an operation section, and a stationary game apparatus. In each of the plurality of hand-held game apparatuses, a plurality of directional signs indicative of operations performed by a player using the operation section is displayed on the display section. Operation data indicative of a content of the operation performed by using the operation section is transmitted to the stationary game apparatus. The stationary game apparatus receives the operation data transmitted from each of the plurality of hand-held game apparatuses. The stationary game apparatus obtains, from sound data storage means storing therein a plurality of pieces of sound data, sound data corresponding to the operation data, and at the same time, outputs a sound based on each piece of the obtained sound data.

Abstract: An ensemble game system for executing an ensemble game comprises a plurality of game apparatuses 10a through 10c communicable to each other. Each of the game apparatuses 10a through 10c outputs a sound of an own part in accordance with a play operation by the player during a first play period, and also transmits play data (rehearsal data) for specifying a play result of the own part during the first play period to the other game apparatuses. Play data for specifying play results of the parts other than the own part is received from the other game apparatuses and stored on a storage device. During a second play period subsequent to the first play period, each of the game apparatuses 10a through 10c outputs the sounds of the other parts using the play data of the other parts stored on the storage device, while outputting a sound of the own part in accordance with a play operation by the player.

Abstract: A resetting period of organic EL elements is divided to a discharge period for discharging residual charges of the organic EL elements and a precharge period for pre-charging the organic EL elements to predetermined potentials. First switch circuits provided for each of R (red), G (green) and B (blue) display colors are turned ON in the discharge period to discharge residual charges of the organic EL elements and second switch circuits provided for each of R, G and B display colors are turned ON in the precharge period to precharge the EL elements to a precharge potential lower than a light emission voltage of the organic EL elements. Values of finally set precharge voltages for R, G and B display colors are made different from each other.

Abstract: A game apparatus includes a CPU core. In response to a setting of a reverse input mode, the CPU core reverses vertically and horizontally BG/OBJ data corresponding to a question, and displays on an LCD an image based on the reversed BG/OBJ data. When a handwriting input operation associated with the image is accepted by a touch panel, the CPU core displays on the LCD an image based on handwriting input data corresponding to the accepted handwriting input operation.

Abstract: A current mirror circuit of a current output circuit for current-driving an organic EL display panel is constructed with a plurality (n) of unit circuits each including a first MOS transistor of a certain channel type and a second MOS transistor of the same channel type having a source connected to a drain of the first MOS transistor, where n is an integer equal to or larger than 3, in which gates of the first MOS transistors or the second MOS transistors of at least two of the plurality of the unit circuits are connected to each other to form a common gate, one of the at least two unit circuits constitutes an input side circuit of the current mirror circuit, the other unit circuit constitutes an output side of the current mirror circuit.

Abstract: A resetting period of organic EL elements is divided to a discharge period for discharging residual charges of the organic EL elements and a precharge period for pre-charging the organic EL elements to predetermined potentials. First switch circuits provided for each of R (red), G (green) and B (blue) display colors are turned ON in the discharge period to discharge residual charges of the organic EL elements and second switch circuits provided for each of R, G and B display colors are turned ON in the precharge period to precharge the EL elements to a precharge potential lower than a light emission voltage of the organic EL elements. Values of finally set precharge voltages for R, G and B display colors are made different from each other.

Abstract: A current mirror circuit of a current output circuit for current-driving an organic EL display panel is constructed with a plurality (n) of unit circuits each including a first MOS transistor of a certain channel type and a second MOS transistor of the same channel type having a source connected to a drain of the first MOS transistor, where n is an integer equal to or larger than 3, in which gates of the first MOS transistors or the second MOS transistors of at least two of the plurality of the unit circuits are connected to each other to form a common gate, one of the at least two unit circuits constitutes an input side circuit of the current mirror circuit, the other unit circuit constitutes an output side of the current mirror circuit and the common gate and a terminal of the input side circuit on a current drive side are connected to each other through either the first MOS transistor or the second MOS transistor of at least one of the remaining unit circuits.

Abstract: An organic EL drive circuit comprises a first current mirror circuit provided in a drive stage of a current drive circuit having an input stage for generating a reference current and an output stage for current-driving terminals of an organic EL display panel and having n output side transistors connected in current mirror relation to an input side drive transistor, for driving said output stage, where n is an integer equal to or larger than 30 and a drive current regulator circuit for regulating drive current of said input side drive transistor. The input side drive transistor is arranged in a center portion of an arrangement of the n output side transistors and an output current of the output stage is regulated by the drive current regulator circuit.

Abstract: An organic EL drive circuit comprises a first current mirror circuit provided in a drive stage of a current drive circuit having an input stage for generating a reference current and an output stage for current-driving terminals of an organic EL display panel and having n output side transistors connected in current mirror relation to an input side drive transistor, for driving said output stage, where n is an integer equal to or larger than 30 and a drive current regulator circuit for regulating drive current of said input side drive transistor. The input side drive transistor is arranged in a center portion of an arrangement of the n output side transistors and an output current of the output stage is regulated by the drive current regulator circuit.