Game controller simulating a musical instrument

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2008-01-22

2008-01-22

Hotaling, II, John M. (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Player-actuated control structure

C463S007000, C084S601000, C084S46400A

Reexamination Certificate

active

07320643

ABSTRACT:
A simulated musical instrument may be used to alter the audio of a video game, the video aspects of video game, or both. Use of a controlled simulating a musical instrument allows a rhythm-action game can be enjoyed in a manner closer to a realistic state of playing an instrument.

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