Methods and systems for dynamic calibration of movable game controllers
US9261968B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/6045
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A video gaming system includes a wireless controller that senses linear and angular acceleration to calculate paths of controller movement over a broad range of controller motion. The system also includes an electromagnetic alignment element, such as a set of LEDS. The controller includes an additional sensor to sense light from the LEDs over a relatively restricted range of controller motion, and use this sensed light to dynamically calibrate the controller when the controller passes through the restricted range of motion over which the sensor senses the light.
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