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Memory mapping scheme for one-dimensional memory storage system
Assignee: Sega Corp
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Filing: 1983-07-07
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Granted: 1986-04-08
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Expires: 2003-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A one-dimensional memory storage device, such as a video disc, is utilized to store graphic image symbols for video game displays. The storage device is organized so that the graphic symbols may be retrieved rapidly enough to give the visual impression that the entire display, including background or scene depiction, is changing in response to the player-manipulated controls. The memory organization scheme utilized establishes a plurality of jump sequences. The particular sequence being utilized to withdraw graphic symbol information from memory is determined by the physical movement of a player-operated control device, i.e., a joystick. Certain frequently used scenes, such as explosions, or bullet or rocket trajectories, for example, are generated separately by a fixed image producer. The graphic image symbols that reproduce such a scene on the CRT screen are stored in a memory in the fixed image producer which is triggered by the information contained on the video disc or by a player-manipulated control device, such as a pushbutton, for example.
Inventors
- 👤 Shikanosuke Ochi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F13/00; A63F13/50; A63F13/52; A63F13/40; A63F13/90; A63F13/95; A63F2300/00; A63F2300/20; A63F2300/206; A63F2300/60; A63F2300/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A data storage arrangement comprising: a video disk means for storing data as frames readable therefrom, a series of frames stored on said video disk means and arranged to provide a first series of sequential scenes with means to read said video disk in a first direction, and a second series of sequential scenes with means to read from said video disk in a second direction, and wherein every Nth frame on said video disk constitutes one of a third series of sequential scenes with means to read said third series of sequential scenes in either a first or second order, wherein N is an integer greater than 1.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A data storage arrangement comprising: a video disk means for storing data as frames readable therefrom, a series of frames stored on said video disk means and arranged to provide a first series of sequential scenes with means to read said video disk in a first direction, and a second series of sequential scenes with means to read from said video disk in a second direction, and wherein every Nth frame on said video disk constitutes one of a third series of sequential scenes with means to read said third series of sequential scenes in either a first or second order, wherein N is an integer greater than 1.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
128 words
The storage arrangement of claim 1 wherein, according to said first series of scenes when read in said first direction, the apparent distance between a viewer and an object in front of said viewer decreases with time; wherein, according to the first series of scenes when read in said second direction, the apparent distance between a viewer and an object in front of the viewer increases with time; wherein, according to the second series of scenes when read in said first order, an object in front of the viewer apparently moves to the viewer's right with time; and wherein, according to the second series of scenes when read in said second order, an object in front of the viewer appears to move to the viewer's left with time.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
128 words
The storage arrangement of claim 1 wherein, according to said first series of scenes when read in said first direction, the apparent distance between a viewer and an object in front of said viewer decreases with time; wherein, according to said first series of scenes when read in said second direction, the apparent distance between a viewer and an object in front of the viewer increases with time; wherein, according to said second series of scenes when read in said first order, an object in front of the viewer apparently moves to the viewer's right with time; and wherein, according to said second series of scenes when read in, said second order an object in front of the viewer appears to move to the viewer's left with time.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
128 words
The storage arrangement of claim 1 wherein, according to said first series of scenes when read in said first direction, the apparent distance between a viewer and an object in front of said viewer decreases with time; wherein, according to said first series of scenes when read in said second direction, the apparent distance between a viewer and an object in front of the viewer increases with time; wherein, according to said second series of scenes when read in said first order, an object in front of the viewer apparently moves to the viewer's right with time; and wherein, according to said second series of scenes when read in said second order, an object in front of the viewer appears to move to the viewer's left with time.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
182 words
In combination with a CRT display system wherein scenes and objects are displayed on the CRT screen in response to graphic image information being read from a memory and movement of an object being displayed may be directed by a manually-manipulated control device, the improvement comprising: a one dimensional memory storage means for storing graphic image information as a series of sequential scenes accessible according to four jump sequences, each of which provides a unique series of scenes; and means for selectively reading the first jump sequence, the second jump sequence, the third jump sequence and the fourth jump sequence, the first jump sequence when read providing each scene for display in sequential order, the second jump sequence when read providing each scene for display in the reverse of said sequential order, the third jump sequence when read providing for display of each Nth scene in a first sequence, and the fourth jump sequence when read providing for display of each Nth scene in a sequence which is the reverse of said first sequence, wherein N is an integer greater than 1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
182 words
In combination with a CRT display system wherein scenes and objects are displayed on the CRT screen in response to graphic image information being read from a memory and movement of an object being displayed may be directed by a manually-manipulated control device, the improvement comprising: a one dimensional memory storage means for storing graphic image information as a series of sequential scenes accessible according to four jump sequences, each of which provides a unique series of scenes; and means for selectively reading the first jump sequence, the second jump sequence, the third jump sequence and the fourth jump sequence, the first jump sequence when read providing each scene for display in sequential order, the second jump sequence when read providing each scene for display in the reverse of said sequential order, the third jump sequence when read providing for display of each Nth scene in a first sequence, and the fourth jump sequence when read providing for display of each Nth scene in a sequence which is the reverse of said first sequence, wherein N is an integer greater than 1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
87 words
The improvement of claim 5 wherein said first sequence contains scenes that decrease the apparent distance between a viewer and an object in front of said viewer, said second sequence contains scenes that increase the apparent distance between a viewer and an object in front of said viewer, said third sequence contains scenes that apparently move an object in front of said viewer to the viewer's right, and said fourth sequence contains scenes that apparently move an object in front of said viewer to the viewer's left.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
91 words
The improvement of claim 5 wherein said first sequence contains scenes that apparently move an object in front of said viewer down with respect to the viewer, said second sequence contains scenes that apparently move an object in front of said viewer up with respect to the viewer, said third sequence contains scenes that decrease the apparent distance between a viewer and an object in front of said viewer, and said fourth sequence contains scenes that increase the apparent distance between a viewer and an object in front of said viewer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
The improvement of claim 5 wherein said first sequence contains scenes that apparently rotate an object in front of said viewer to the right, said second sequence contains scenes that apparently rotate an object in front of said viewer to the left, said third sequence scenes that apparently increase the size of an object in front of said viewer, and said fourth sequence contains scenes that apparently decrease the size of an object in front of said viewer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The improvement of claim 5 wherein each one of the four jump sequences affects the apparent spatial relationship of an object in front of the viewer with respect to the viewer or an apparent physical characteristic of an object in front of the viewer.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-04-07 | 1989-10-07 | 1990-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-07 | 1993-10-07 | 1994-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-07 | 1997-10-07 | 1998-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |