Input method and apparatus for a baseball game including simultaneous input of a directional input and selection input for a pitcher's action
US7033269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/8011
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An object of the present invention is to realize a baseball game in an environment that is difficult to achieve in the case of game-dedicated devices and the joysticks used in such devices. When the mouse 22 is moved toward region A, a straight ball is selected as the ball type. When the mouse 22 is moved toward region C, a screwball is selected. When the mouse 22 is moved toward region D, a sinker is selected. When the mouse 22 is moved toward region E, a split-fingered ball is selected. When the mouse 22 is moved toward region G, a slider is selected.
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