Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – Player-actuated control structure
Patent
1995-02-01
1996-10-29
Harrison, Jessica J.
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
Player-actuated control structure
463 36, 482 1, A63F 922, G06F 1700
Patent
active
055689280
ABSTRACT:
A video game controller for use with an exercise apparatus. The controller includes a gross motion sensor which is activated by the palm of the user's hand when the user's wrist is rotated. In this way, a "steering" input can be sensed by the controller and forwarded to the video game. The controller further includes a pair of "action" switches which may be conveniently activated by the user's fingers. The controller may be formed as an integral part of the exercise apparatus handle or as a separate member designed for convenient attachment to the handle in a retrofit application.
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Munson Bruce N.
Visser Steven C.
ExerTron, Inc.
Harrison Jessica J.
Sager Mark A.
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