Game apparatus, input device used in game apparatus and storage medium
US7331856B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/8047
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A video monitor 13 is provided on the front surface of a game apparatus casing 2. An operation panel 11 is provided immediately below the video monitor 13. Light detection units 15 for detecting a position provided on both side of the upper end. In the game apparatus casing below the video monitor 13 there are provided a game processing board 10 for generally controlling the game apparatus, an operation device control board 16 for controlling maraca-shaped operation device 20 operated by a game player, and a position detecting board 17 for detecting a position of the operation device 20. The game apparatus enables a game player to operate operation device by natural motions without directly operating the operation device, etc.
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