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Game controller simulating a musical instrument

US7459624B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2007
Grant dateDec 2, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10H2230/135
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A simulated musical instrument may be used to alter the audio of a video game, the video aspects of video game, or both. Use of a controller simulating a musical instrument allows a rhythm-action game can be enjoyed in a manner closer to a realistic state of playing an instrument.

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