Gesture-based control of multiple game characters and other animated objects
US8146018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/6623
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for controlling movement of multiple independent animated objects such as characters displayed on a display use zone detection and touch stroke direction. A player wishing to move the digital objects can use a stylus or other touch to draw strokes or gestures on the screen. Different strokes can correspond to different types of control inputs. For example, based on where a stroke begins and ends on the screen relative to character position, different animated characters can be selected and controlled. Some strokes control only one animated character to move in a particular direction, whereas other strokes can control multiple objects to move in a coordinated manner.
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