Interactive gaming systems with haptic feedback
US8992322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/013
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Interactive gaming systems and methods with haptic feedback are described. One described apparatus comprises: a portable manipulandum configured to simulate an element associated with a sports activity; a sensor in communication with the portable manipulandum and configured to detect a movement of the portable manipulandum; an actuator disposed in the portable manipulandum; and a processor in communication with the sensor and the actuator. The processor is configured to receive a sensor signal from the sensor associated with the movement of the portable manipulandum and to output a control signal to the actuator based at least in part on the sensor signal. The control signal is configured to cause the actuator to output a haptic feedback associated with the movement of the portable manipulandum, e.g., simulating an impact between the portable manipulandum and an object.
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