Patent ID: 6514142
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: A63F,G06T

Abstract:
A picture processing device, comprising:picture processing means for executing picture processing with respect to a plurality of objects existing in a virtual three-dimensional coordinate space, said plurality of objects including a user-controlled object and a specific enemy object each moving against a background; means functionally connected with said picture processing means for generating video signals for displaying an image of said plurality of objects onto displaying means; means for receiving operation signals from operation means operated by a player so that movement of said user-controlled object is controlled in said coordinate space in accordance with the operation signals from said operation means; said picture processing means comprising: moving direction control means for adjusting the relative movement between said specific enemy object and said user-controlled object so that said usercontrolled and enemy objects move in the same direction while the specific enemy object is positioned in front of said user-controlled object; and moving direction control release means for releasing the moving direction control means when said user-controlled object reaches said specific enemy object.