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Amusement Devices: Games > Including Means For Processing Electronic Data (e.g., Computer/video Game, Etc.) > Player-actuated Control Structure (e.g., Brain-wave Or Body Signal, Bar-code Wand, Foot Pedal, Etc.) > Hand Manipulated (e.g., Keyboard, Mouse, Touch Panel, Etc.) Hand Manipulated (e.g., Keyboard, Mouse, Touch Panel, Etc.)Hand Manipulated (e.g., Keyboard, Mouse, Touch Panel, Etc.) patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.01/25/07 - 20070021210 - Game machine controller A game machine controller includes: an exterior portion formed in the shape of a gun; a trigger which is formed in the form of a part protruding from the exterior portion; a signal output device which outputs a shooting input signal in response to the operation of the trigger by ... 01/18/07 - 20070015579 - Remote control device A remote control device is provided that functions as a device for controlling equipment of which image is picked up. The remote control device includes a camera, a drive circuit receiving an input of a signal output from the camera, an operation portion externally receiving an input of an instruction, ... 01/18/07 - 20070015578 - Game, apparatus, system, and method A game apparatus, system, and method for playing a game is disclosed. The game is a numbers based game with the aim being to select the lowest unique number, although the game could be run for players to select a unique number the same as or closest to any number ... 01/18/07 - 20070015577 - Joypad with a display unit A joypad with a display unit comprises a controller and a liquid crystal display to transmit the video and audio signals of the video game console by wire or wireless connection. It could eliminate the playing space limitation such as indoor terrain and features, or avoid the impacts such as ... 12/28/06 - 20060293102 - Wireless controller for a remote control toy with a hand-held game player function The wireless controller for remote control toy with hand-held game player function includes a remote control, a video camera that is placed on the remote control toy, the image shot from the video camera being transmitted through a video signal transmitter, remote control and screen, video card, wireless receiver and ... 12/21/06 - 20060287090 - Method and apparatus to execute bets A method and apparatus are provided to execute bets in an agile manner. The method and apparatus incorporate new functions that make it easier for a bettor to enter, modify, generate derived bets and register wagers. The entering and registration of pari-mutuel wagers is made easier by the apparatus and ... 12/21/06 - 20060287089 - System and method for interfacing a simulation device with a gaming device A system and method for interfacing a simulation device with a gaming device is disclosed. The system comprises a video game controller and a sensor. The controller is configured to mimic certain aspects of standard game controllers, providing control functions to a video game, with added functionality to accept input ... 12/21/06 - 20060287088 - Storage medium storing game program, game apparatus and game control method A game apparatus includes an LCD, and a game screen is displayed on the LCD. A touch panel is provided on the LCD. The game screen presents a marker image so as to be variable in position in time with performance of music, and also presents a timer circle image ... 12/21/06 - 20060287087 - Method for mapping movements of a hand-held controller to game commands One embodiment provides a method for use in a game that includes the steps of receiving position information for a controller that is being manipulated by a user, analyzing the position information to determine whether a predetermined movement of the controller associated with a command has been performed, and executing ... 12/21/06 - 20060287086 - Scheme for translating movements of a hand-held controller into inputs for a system One embodiment provides a method for use in providing input to a system that includes the steps of determining position information for a controller for the system, comparing the determined position information for the controller with predetermined position information associated with commands, and providing a command to the system if ... 12/21/06 - 20060287085 - Inertially trackable hand-held controller A game controller is disclosed. ... 12/21/06 - 20060287084 - System, method, and apparatus for three-dimensional input control Methods for tracking a controller of a video game and for providing inputs to a system are disclosed. ... 12/21/06 - 20060287083 - Camera based orientation for mobile devices In an exemplary embodiment, an on-board camera is used as a controller for a hand-held game device. Control information is provided to a game application via video captured by the camera. As the hand-held device is moved, features of the captured video are tracked. The relative motion between the tracked ... 12/21/06 - 20060287082 - Game system with enhanced control for moving displayed virtual objects It is remarkable in that it comprises means (EA-ED, R1, R2) of transmitting/receiving signals between a fixed part (D) of the system and the said actuator (M), processing means capable of deriving at least one item of actuator position and/or orientation information from the said signals, and control means that ... 12/14/06 - 20060281550 - Directional inertial tactile feedback using rotating masses Directional haptic feedback for a haptic feedback interface device. A haptic feedback interface device, in communication with a host computer, includes a housing physically contacted by a user operating the interface device, and a plurality of actuators producing inertial forces when the actuators are driven by control signals. Each of ... 12/14/06 - 20060281549 - Game program and game apparatus using input to pointing device A game apparatus stores input positions detected by the input device at predetermined time intervals, in order of detection, into a memory of the game apparatus. Next, a trail vector indicating at least a portion of a trail drawn by the player on the input surface is calculated from the ... 11/09/06 - 20060252543 - Manifold compatibility electronic omni axis human interface A manifold compatibility omni axis, electronic human interface device comprises a controller operatively coupled to an omni axis steering device having one or more attachments for motion detection, and a stationary fitness device operatively coupled to the controller. The controller comprises a re-centerer for re-centering one or more axis of ... 11/02/06 - 20060247049 - Control apparatus and method for games and others There is provided a control apparatus for a game or the like, that is capable of automatically carrying out a game or simulation starting/terminating process according to operations performed necessarily in executing the game or simulation. Controllers are mounted on or gripped by a player for operation. Position sensors detect ... 11/02/06 - 20060247048 - Universal button module The present invention relates to a universal button module for use in connection with a machine, including a gaming machine. The universal button module is adaptable to perform particular functions in gaming machines such as controlling the selection of the number of pay lines to play or the number of ... 11/02/06 - 20060247047 - Universal button module The present invention relates to a universal button module for use in connection with a machine, including a gaming machine. The universal button module is adaptable to perform particular functions in gaming machines such as controlling the selection of the number of pay lines to play or the number of ... 10/19/06 - 20060234794 - Game controller link mechanism joining a user-activated control and an analogue input device A link mechanism of a game controller connecting a user-activated control to an analogue input device located a distance away. The link mechanism is adapted to provide linear or near linear rotational characteristics between the user-activated control and the analogue input device. The link mechanism can be curved, or curved ... 10/05/06 - 20060223635 - method and apparatus for an on-screen/off-screen first person gaming experience An interactive apparatus is described comprising a multiple portable gaming systems interconnected with a wireless communications link. Each gaming system comprises a visual display, a user interface, a communications link, a computer system and gaming software. The gaming system can display the real-time real-world images captured by a video camera ... 09/21/06 - 20060211497 - Player actuated input for a gaming machine An input device is movable between at least two positions. Movement of the input device results in generated of an least two inputs, such as two signals. When associated with a gaming machine, movement of the input device by a player is used to provide multiple inputs to a gaming ... 08/24/06 - 20060189387 - Gaming machine with configurable button panel According to one aspect of the invention, a gaming machine for conducting a wagering game, comprising a physically configurable button panel and at least one mechanical button removably disposed in the button panel. The gaming machine also comprises an input panel disposed adjacent to the button to produce an output ... 08/24/06 - 20060189386 - Device, system and method for outdoor computer gaming A system, method and device for computer gaming which utilizes actual tossable physical objects rather than virtual computer generated tossable objects as the instrument of game play. Various embodiments of the invention allow one or more players to throw and catch a physical object(s) as part of a computer moderated ... 08/24/06 - 20060189385 - Game program and game device using touch panel Reading from a RAM, image data of a rotating object, and displaying the rotating object on the display screen; obtaining touch position coordinates on the touch panel; when a contact to the touch panel is performed, calculating at each interval of a given period, an angle variation amount between coordinates ... 08/17/06 - 20060183546 - Baseball simulation device Systems and methods are disclosed for a baseball simulation device configured to provide an input for various baseball video games being played on gaming platforms such as a personal computer, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, XBOX, XBOX360, and the like. In one embodiment, the simulation device includes a signal emitter ... 08/10/06 - 20060178213 - Game program and game apparatus When an operator blows a breath of a strength S on a microphone 34, for example, clouds C move in directions of vectors (A) at an initial velocity (constant L×breathing strength S/magnitude of vector A1). The vector A1 is a vector spanning from a reference point 105 to a center ... 08/10/06 - 20060178212 - Semantic gaming and application transformation A gaming system comprises a handheld user input device, a processor for receiving input data from the handheld user input device and a gaming application for receiving data from the processor based on the received input data from the handheld user input device. The handheld user input device emulates one ... 08/10/06 - 20060178211 - Remote controller sweat installation A remote controller sweat installation comprised of multiple sweat pores arranged at equal spacing on the surface of the controller where contacts hands of its user and multiple protruding tubes disposed on the inner edge of the controller in relation to those pores with each tube containing a capillary connecting ... 07/13/06 - 20060154726 - Multi-layered interactive play experience Embodiments of the invention provide a unique interactive game that includes multiple dynamic layers in which a participant may complete a variety of challenges and/or tasks. For example, the participant may obtain a toy “wand” from a retail phase that is usable in an interactive entertainment phase. The interactive entertainment ... 07/13/06 - 20060154725 - Game console notification system Systems and methods for providing notifications to players of a gaming console of messages and system notifications. A controller and the gaming console include a four quadrant LED indicator. Each quadrant of the ring may be illuminated individually or together using an LED to indicate the messages and notifications. The ... 07/06/06 - 20060148564 - Game control system The present invention provides a game control system including a keypad with programmable keys, a mouse with programmable keys, a laptop tray system, and at least one insertable, removable, and transferable memory profile card. The macro-programmable keypad and mouse features can record, save and use complex multiple key actions with ... 06/01/06 - 20060116204 - Handheld controller for vehicles A handheld controller allows a human operator to control various aspects of a vehicle's operation. The operator's fingers are used to manipulate various devices (e.g., buttons, switches, joysticks, levers, triggers, trackballs and the like) disposed on the handheld controller to control aspects of the vehicle's operation associated with these devices. ... 05/04/06 - 20060094505 - Rotation structure of operating member for game machine, and video game device A game-machine operation-member rotation structure 3 is provided in which an operation member 31 attached to a rotation shaft 34 supported so as to rotate is turned right and left, including: a moving body 352 which protrudes in the radial direction of the rotation shaft 34, rotates together with the ... 04/13/06 - 20060079328 - Light-emitting game controller A game controller, which is used in conjunction with a game device, includes a housing, a light-emitting device provided within the housing for producing flashing light of varying intensity, and a circuitry provided within the housing and generating control signals in response to signals received from the game device to ... 03/09/06 - 20060052167 - Mobile entertainment system and method A system of and method for installation and use thereof that provides for application of karaoke system components applicable mobile environments, including integrated or retrofittable components in a manner that allows vehicle occupants to selectively utilize in combination a karaoke system together with audio and related operating systems to provide ... 03/02/06 - 20060046848 - Game apparatus, storage medium storing a game program, and game control method A game apparatus includes a housing of a size capable of being held by a player, a display screen provided in the housing, and a gyro sensor for detecting an angular velocity of a rotation around an axis perpendicular to the display screen. When the player rotates the game apparatus ... 02/23/06 - 20060040740 - Video game controller A video game includes a controller, a processor and display. The controller includes a special quick look button 28 that, when activated, allows a player to causes a looking movement of a character that simulates the lateral rotation of the head or upper body of a person looking sideways while ... 02/23/06 - 20060040739 - Virtual input system For a user having a user input actuator, a virtual interface device, such as for a gaming machine, for determining actuation of a virtual input by the input actuator is disclosed. The device comprises a position sensing device for determining a location of the user input actuator and a controller ... 02/02/06 - 20060025218 - Game apparatus utilizing touch panel and storage medium storing game program A game apparatus includes a touch panel on which at least two pointing positions are simultaneously detectable. In response to an operation of the touch panel by a player, coordinates values of the detected two points are detected, and at least one of a distance between the two points and ... 12/29/05 - 20050288099 - Game system, storage medium storing game program, and game controlling method A game system includes a game apparatus, and the game apparatus is connected with a monitor and a percussion-type controller. When a game player beats a first beating operation surface or a second beating operation surface, first operation data is input from the controller to the game apparatus. Furthermore, when ... 12/29/05 - 20050288098 - Detachable keypad for electronic game-control console A detachable keypad for an electronic game-control console (18), includes a body (10) supporting a number of alphanumeric keys (11) that when depressed communicate signals to a processor. A claw (9) extends from the body (10) and has fingers (17 and 17′) for grasping the console (18) so as to ... 12/15/05 - 20050277470 - Control unit for controlling a sophisticated character An apparatus for controlling a complex character includes a body having a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side being independently moveable, and an actuator disposed between the first side and the second side of the body, the actuator being configured to generate control ... 12/01/05 - 20050266922 - Computer game controller mounting seat A separate, removable central platform or console will accommodate single stick controllers, keyboards, laptop computers, etc. ref. FIGS. 4, 5 and 6. ... 11/17/05 - 20050255918 - Game controller with sensitivity adjustment The disclosure relates to a game controller in electrical communication with a video game system adapted to display a video game. The game controller includes at least one control device adapted for substantially uninterrupted control of an aspect of the video game, the at least one control device having at ... 11/17/05 - 20050255917 - Direction controller with separating direction control keys A direction controller with separating direction control keys comprises a control panel; a left handle and a right handle; two trigger keys at a front side of the control panel; a plurality of functions keys; a circuit board installed within the control panel; an electric wire being extended from the ... 11/17/05 - 20050255916 - Adaptable game controller A smart game controller faceplate is disclosed that has a graphic on its front representative of a computer or video game with which it is used. The faceplate connects electronically to a game controller when the faceplate is removably and replaceably attached to the game controller. The face plate has ... 11/17/05 - 20050255915 - Game controller with interchangeable controls The present invention relates to a game controller that has a body, a first input location, a second input location and a first input device. The first input device is adapted to be removably coupled to the body at both the first input location and the second input location. ... 11/03/05 - 20050245316 - Information processing system comprising a plurality of operation terminal devices and an information processing device In the disclosed invention, correlation information expressing the correlation between a plurality of operation terminal devices and information operable therethrough is generated, and such correlation information is output to the operation terminal devices. Such present invention allows the operators of the operation terminal devices to readily recognize the correlation between ... 11/03/05 - 20050245315 - Game system and game program medium A game system is composed by connecting a game apparatus with a monitor and a percussion type controller. A game player beats a first beating operation surface or a second beating operation surface to input an operation signal from the controller to the game apparatus. In the game apparatus, in ... 10/20/05 - 20050233809 - Method for performing games A method for carrying out a game of the type comprising the steps of noting written information on a surface with the aid of a writing means. The surface is provided with a position-coding pattern and the writing means is a combined writing and reading unit, which continually reads its ... 10/20/05 - 20050233808 - Controller and expansion unit for controller An expansion unit 50, 60 or 70 is connected to a controller body 10 including an analog direction key 12, a digital direction key 14, command buttons 20a-20z, command levers 22l, 22r, etc. An expansion unit 50 including a photo emitting unit 52 is connected to thereby make the controller ... 10/13/05 - 20050227764 - Dvd game remote controller Methods and systems for enhancing a DVD-based game using a remote controller are provided. Example embodiments provide a DVD game remote controller “DGRC,” which provides input to DVD-based games, access to additional game functions and special features such as game hints, enhanced timing and scoring functions, die roll simulation, and ... 10/13/05 - 20050227763 - Game controller power management A game controller and host manage reception and transmission power of the game controller by determining quality of service (QOS) of data received at the game controller and the host and decrementing power and receiver sensitivity levels to the lowest levels where QOS is acceptable. By maintaining lowest transmission power ... 10/06/05 - 20050221894 - Multi-system game controller that operates in multiple usb modes A multi-system game controller is capable of operating in different USB (Uniform Serial Bus) modes so that it may be used with different types of host gaming systems. In the described implementation, the game controller operates in a first USB mode with one set of operating parameters when attached to ... 09/29/05 - 20050215322 - Controller and expansion unit for controller An expansion unit 50, 60 or 70 is connected to a controller body 10 including an analog direction key 12, a digital direction key 14, command buttons 20a-20z, command levers 22l, 22r, etc. An expansion unit 50 including a photo emitting unit 52 is connected to thereby make the controller ... 09/29/05 - 20050215321 - Video game controller with integrated trackball control device A hand-held video game controller for interaction with a computer gaming unit. The video game controller comprises a hollow casing defining a central control section, and left and right hand grip sections extending from the control section. The control section includes a plurality of switches which a user will utilize ... 09/29/05 - 20050215320 - Optical game controller A game controller having a moveable element and an imaging element that forms an image of a portion of the surface of the moveable element is disclosed. The moveable element has an optically readable pattern on a surface thereof and moves relative to a fixed position. The position of the ... 09/22/05 - 20050208999 - [game control system and its control method] Disclosed is a game control system, which includes a main unit, and a controller for controlling the main unit to run a game software and having a camera mounted in the front side of the housing thereof and electrically connected to the circuit board inside the housing for picking up ... 09/01/05 - 20050192096 - Object selecting method When an upper part of a cross key is operated with a controller, a cursor is moved to an object name above an initial position where the cursor was located in a list, and an icon is moved to a corresponding object in an object display area. When a lower ... 08/11/05 - 20050176506 - Operating device for game machine An operating device used in a game machine for playing a television game includes a main body portion and first and second grip portions protruding from one side of the main body portion. A first operating unit is mounted on one end of the main body portion and a second ... 08/11/05 - 20050176505 - Method and apparatus for providing computer pointing device input to a video game console A method and apparatus for adapting a computer pointing device to a video game console. In one embodiment a mouse plugs into an adapter which has an output that plugs into an input of a console. The adapter receives motion data from one or more computer mice and translates this ... 08/11/05 - 20050176504 - Method and apparatus for providing computer pointing device input to a video game console A method and apparatus for adapting a computer pointing device to a video game console. In one embodiment a mouse plugs into an adapter which has an output that plugs into an input of a console. The adapter receives motion data from one or more computer mice and translates this ... 07/14/05 - 20050153777 - Information processing apparatus, information storing medium and program thereof, and operating device for game machine An information processing apparatus includes a controller (1), and a game machine (2) to which the controller (1) is connected, and from at least one of a plurality of switches provided on the controller (1), a digital output or an analog output is obtained in accordance-with an operating state of ... 07/07/05 - 20050148389 - User input device with vertical grip and tracking sensor offset A device for providing user input to a computer includes a base member that has a base axis. A tracking sensor for sensing motion of the base member is mounted in the base member at a sensor location along the base axis. A vertical grip member extends upward from the ... 06/30/05 - 20050143173 - Magical wand and interactive play experience The invention provides a unique interactive play experience carried out utilizing a toy “wand” and/or other actuation/tracking device. In one embodiment the wand incorporates a wireless transmitter and motion-sensitive circuitry adapted to actuate the transmitter in response to particular learned wand motions. The wand allows play participants to electronically and ... 06/09/05 - 20050124416 - Adjustable tension analog stick for a video game pad An adjustable control apparatus for a video game pad that enables a user to adjust the tension of the apparatus to enhance the comfort and control of the apparatus and the video game pad. The assembly of the control apparatus includes a positioning member or stick which is nested inside ... 06/02/05 - 20050119051 - Dual-function remote controller capable of manipulating video game and method thereof Disclosed is a remote control system for implementing computer games by connecting a remote controller for operating radio-controlled models to a computer device. The remote control system comprises: a computer device with game programs installed therein to implement a game based on operation data inputted from the remote controller; and ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |