Digital body interface apparatus

Details Digital body interface apparatus Digital body interface apparatus

1997-06-05

1999-05-04

Harrison, Jessica J.

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

In a game requiring an element of a participants physical...

463 37, 482 84, A63B 6934

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058998098

ABSTRACT:
A digital body interface apparatus for use in playing an amusement video game is disclosed. The apparatus provides a unique array of infrared beams and push buttons to achieve a full body interaction between a playing participant and a computer-controlled video game. The apparatus utilizes an infrared beam at the front of each padded target place to detect a punch or a kick by a player. In the preferred embodiment, a padded target is provided with a hollow cavity through which the infrared beam passes. When the target is punched or struck, the cavity is at least partially collapsed, interrupting or attenuating the infrared beam. As with other games, adequate enclosure spaces for a video monitor, a coin mechanism, audio effects, and other necessary hardware, are incorporated.

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