Gamepiece controller using a movable position-sensing display device including a movement currency mode of movement
US8123614B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/6045
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for moving a gamepiece in an electronic game where gamepieces are moved by user movement of devices. For example, cell phones may be used to control gamepiece movement on a table top or other surface. Each user moves their respective cell phone to control the movement of their gamepiece. Other user controls can be used to provide additional interaction. One embodiment discloses a tank game where each user operates a tank that is used to shoot at other user gamepieces in real time as the users move about a table top surface. Details are provided of two specific types of movement, but other types of movement are possible.
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