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Music-based video game with user physical performance

US8696456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2009
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10H2220/395
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A music-based video game additionally evaluates a game player's physical performance. The game player's physical performance is evaluated in some embodiments by determining if an indication of controller movement matches predefined patterns while the game player responds to instructive cues to operate a representation of a musical instrument. A representation of a musician may be provided, with the game player to mimic movements of the representation of the musician. The game player may be provided additional points for properly responding to instructive cues while moving in predefined manners.

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