Game controller simulating a musical instrument

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2007-10-30

2011-12-20

Ahmed, Masud (Department: 3717)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

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

C463S037000, C084S610000, C084S609000, C084S743000

Reexamination Certificate

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08079901

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 controller 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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