Input apparatus, method, and game processing method
US11033812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/1056
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An example input apparatus includes an elastic member, a base portion and a strain gauge. The elastic member includes a first end portion and a second end portion, and at least a part of the elastic member is elastically deformable. The base portion holds the opposite end portions of the elastic member so that a ring is formed by the base portion and the elastic member. The strain gauge is provided on the base portion and detects a strain generated on the base portion due to deformation of the elastic member in response to an input from the user. Note that instead of the configuration where a ring is formed by the base portion and the elastic member, the input apparatus may be configured so that two elastic members are held by the base portion.
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