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System and method for an RC controller and software

US6293798A · kind A · utility

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22Claims
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Filing dateSep 13, 2000
Grant dateSep 25, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B9/048
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method for a computer to perform a vehicle operation proficiency test and based upon the results, to transfer performance features upgrade data to a vehicle controller. The vehicle controller combines the functionality of an RC controller with that of a "joystick" within the same device by controlling an RC vehicle when used as an RC controller and controlling a computer virtual vehicle game when used as a "joystick."

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