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Game controller simulating a musical instrument

US8079901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2007
Grant dateDec 20, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/8047
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • 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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