Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – Perceptible output or display
Patent
1995-03-23
1997-09-23
Harrison, Jessica
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
Perceptible output or display
463 47, A63F 922
Patent
active
056698186
ABSTRACT:
A seat-based tactile sensation generator capable of producing tactile sensation to a video game player corresponding to activity portrayed in a video game. Specifically, in response to signals produced by the video game, a control circuit generator produces control signals for the seat-based tactile sensation generator. The tactile sensation generator contains an array of actuators embedded within a foam seating pad. A specific arrangement of actuators positions the actuators proximate particular portions of a game player's body. Each actuator or group of actuators interacts with the player and is individually activated to produce a localized tactile sensation, e.g., an impact or vibration, corresponding to the action portrayed by the video game as it occurs.
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Glass Thomas K.
Thorner Craig
Harrison Jessica
Schaaf James
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