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Facilitating interaction with a music-based video game

US8003872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2006
Grant dateAug 23, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10H2250/441
  • 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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