Touch-controlled game character motion providing dynamically-positioned virtual control pad
US8882590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/6045
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for controlling movement of a digital object displayed on a screen provide a virtual dynamic direction control pad based on zone detection and touch stroke direction to control customized animated character motion. A player wishing to move the digital object can use a stylus or other touch to indicate a first point on the screen. When the player first touches the stylus to the screen, the system analyzes the touch and divides the screen into multiple zones around the first point indicated by the player. To move the object, the player moves the stylus to a second point on the screen. Movement of the stylus to a second point within one of these zones causes the digital object to perform a predetermined action. Each zone has a predetermined associated action. Direct control of character motion by the game player is enhanced.
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