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Video game system and camera accessory for a video game system

US7972216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2004
Grant dateJul 5, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/1093
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A digital camera accessory is provided for use with a game system having a processing system to execute a video game program and player controls operable by a user to generate video game control signals. The digital camera accessory includes an image sensor for capturing video images, communication circuitry configured to transmit the captured video images, and a connector that, in use, electrically connects the digital camera accessory to the game system.

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