Player object displayed in second configuration even if cursor moves outside prescribed area
US6419580B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/8029
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An image processing device and game apparatus is provided. The image processing device displays movement of a display object based on the control of an operator to realize natural movement, and impart variation to a movement. The image processing device may add predetermined change factors to a display object movement in a prescribed situation or cause a prescribed special movement. The game apparatus allows an operator to control a display object. The game apparatus determined when the display object is within a prescribed area and may display the display object in a particular display configuration.
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