Touch sensitive video game controller

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1992-10-26

1995-04-25

Harrison, Jessica J.

Amusement devices: games

Problem eliciting response

Questions and answers

273148B, A63F 924

Patent

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054092396

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a hand held video game controller for use with a video game computer such as used in home and arcade video games. The controller uses a number of electrically conductive contact points adapted to touch the skin of the hands of the user whereby the electrical resistance of the skin of the hands and fingers of the user to the passage of electric current from one or more of the contact points will activate one or more switch circuits within the controller housing are connected to a video game computer. Also disclosed is an oscillator circuit within the controller that provides for special functions within the video game computer.

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