Game controller simulating a musical instrument
US8079901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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