Facilitating rhythm-based user input with enhanced feedback and audio tracks

US11850522B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Funcom Oslo AS · NO

Inventors

• David Elliot Goldfarb · Stockholm, SE
• Anders Pettersson · Kode, SE
• Maria Strom · Moreland Hills, US
• Elvira Björkman · Stockholm, SE
• Nicklas Hjertberg · Stockholm, SE
• Emelie Persson · Stockholm, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 10, 2022
• Grant date: Dec 26, 2023
• Expiry date: Jun 17, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A63F2300/8047
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to computer software and musical gameplay elements. More specifically, aspects of the disclosure provide a method of using multiple musical tracks of varying intensity based on well-timed user inputs and/or player advancement in a rhythm-based video game. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to techniques to improve player on beat inputs in a rhythm-based video game.