Technologies are generally described for a virtual instrument playing system. In some examples, a virtual instrument playing system may include a sensor data receiving unit configured to receive first sensor data of a first user and second sensor data of the first user, a sound event prediction unit configured to detect a sound event of the first user and to predict a sound generation timing corresponding to the sound event of the first user based at least in part on the first sensor data of the first user, an instrument identification unit configured to identify a virtual instrument corresponding to the sound event from one or more virtual instruments based at least in part on the second sensor data of the first user, a sound data generation unit configured to generate sound data of the first user regarding the identified virtual instrument based at least in part on the sound generation timing, and a video data generation unit configured to generate video data of the first user regarding the identified virtual instrument based at least in part on the second sensor data of the first user.

Provided is a game device capable of enabling a user to more readily perceive the rhythm of music when playing a game in which the player performs a game operation to the music. In the game configured so that the player performs the game operation to the music, based on reference timing data indicating a reference timing at which the player should perform the game operation, a game device indicates the reference timing to the player by moving a guide image on a game screen from a generation position to a target position while changing a direction of the guide image in accordance with a beat of the music.

Provided is a game device capable of enabling a user to more readily perceive the rhythm of music when playing a game in which the player performs a game operation to the music. In the game configured so that the player performs the game operation to the music, based on reference timing data indicating a reference timing at which the player should perform the game operation, a game device indicates the reference timing to the player by moving a guide image on a game screen from a generation position to a target position while changing a direction of the guide image in accordance with a beat of the music.

The present invention relates to methods and systems for creating a sound effect out of a continuous movement, in particular by means of detecting a continuous movement through a force sensor in a device. A method is shown for creating a sound effect out of a continuous movement. The method comprises a step of providing a first device, where-by the device is adapted at detecting continuous movement and a no-movement state. The method further comprises the step of defining at least one first parameter of movement, in particular a first axis of movement of said continuous movement. A further step comprises the assigning at least one first midi-channel to the first axis of movement. A base-line value is defined for the no-movement state, and along that first axis of movement a range of values is relative to said base-line value is defined. This range of values is relative to said base-line value is reflective of a continuous movement along that first axis of movement. A sound effect is then output relative to the detected continuous movement. One aspect or additional embodiment of the present invention comprises the step of defining at least one first parameter of movement, whereby said first parameter of movement is an angular range in one axis X, Y, Z of an orientation in space of the first device (99.1) adapted at detecting continuous movement (A.1) and a no-movement state.

This invention in certain example instances relates generally to coin-operated video entertainment systems. More particularly, certain exemplary aspects of the invention provide methods and/or systems for controlling access to a portable coin-operated interactive entertainment device that may be used to play video games and access other forms of entertainment as well as providing features via such portable coin-operated interactive entertainment devices.

This invention in certain example instances relates generally to coin-operated video entertainment systems. More particularly, certain exemplary aspects of the invention provide methods and/or systems for controlling access to a portable coin-operated interactive entertainment device that may be used to play video games and access other forms of entertainment as well as providing features via such portable coin-operated interactive entertainment devices.

Provided is a game machine capable of providing guidance so that, at an appropriate timing, the player performs the action of changing from a contacting state in which he/she is contacting a predetermined region to a non-contacting state in which such contact is not performed. The game machine provides a dance game for providing guidance about the performance timing of a dance step, and evaluating the actual step performance timing. The game machine comprises a stage sensor that detects a contacting state in which a foot of a player is contacting a treading surface of the stage, and detects a non-contacting state where such contact is not performed. The game machine also provides guidance about the time of a foot-lifting action as the step performance timing, and evaluates the time as the actual step performance timing, so that a foot-lifting action changing functions as the dance step.

Provided is a game machine capable of providing guidance so that, at an appropriate timing, the player performs the action of changing from a contacting state in which he/she is contacting a predetermined region to a non-contacting state in which such contact is not performed. The game machine provides a dance game for providing guidance about the performance timing of a dance step, and evaluating the actual step performance timing. The game machine comprises a stage sensor that detects a contacting state in which a foot of a player is contacting a treading surface of the stage, and detects a non-contacting state where such contact is not performed. The game machine also provides guidance about the time of a foot-lifting action as the step performance timing, and evaluates the time as the actual step performance timing, so that a foot-lifting action changing functions as the dance step.

A video game includes an audio-video stream combined with game graphics and game sounds. The game graphics are overlaid on the video stream and updated in synchronization with the stream. Update of the game graphics and sounds depends on inputs received from a game player. The game player may provide input using a game controller coupled to the video game by an adapter. The video game may play on a Blu-ray player.

A video game includes an audio-video stream combined with game graphics and game sounds. The game graphics are overlaid on the video stream and updated in synchronization with the stream. Update of the game graphics and sounds depends on inputs received from a game player. The game player may provide input using a game controller coupled to the video game by an adapter. The video game may play on a Blu-ray player.