Apparatus and method for timing video games

Details Apparatus and method for timing video games Apparatus and method for timing video games

1996-11-22

1999-10-12

O'Neill, Michael

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Suspension or restoration

348725, 273148B, A63F 924

Patent

active

059646616

ABSTRACT:
A timing system for a video game unit. The video game timer is a stand alone device, that works independently of existing video game unit ROM and is adaptable for use on a console or hand held video game unit. The system has software controlled functions for easy redesign. The timer system interrupts the power supply of the video game unit and can be connected to any interface on the game unit when power is present. In a first and second preferred embodiments the timer is connected to a power input jack of the video game unit. In a third embodiment the timer is inserted into the slot that ordinarily holds the game cartridge. In a fourth embodiment the timer is inserted into the battery cover slot. The system can be accomplished in a microcontroller or as discrete electronic components. A method of timing the use of video games is also disclosed.

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