An input device 20 is attachable to electronic equipment 10 having a touch screen 12 including a display portion 13 and a capacitive touch panel 14 disposed on the display portion. The input device has a plurality of operation portions 31 operable by a user and a plurality of electrodes 43 respectively disposed on different regions on the touch panel. The electrodes are respectively connected to the corresponding operation portions so that potential of the electrodes changes in accordance with operational states of the operation portions corresponding to the respective electrodes. Furthermore, the electrodes are disposed on the touch panel so that, in a state where the input device is attached to the electronic equipment, the touch panel detects a change in capacitance between a corresponding region on the touch panel and the electrode, caused by a change in potential of the electrode. The plurality of operation portions is disposed so as to surround at least three sides of the electronic equipment in a direction perpendicular to a display surface of the touch screen in a state where the input device is attached to the electronic equipment.
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
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ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT, AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SET
An electronic instrument 10, which is capable of having attached thereto an input device 20 provided with an electrode 43 at which the electric potential varies upon operation of an operation unit 31, is provided with: a touch screen 12 which comprises a display unit 13 for displaying an image, and an electrostatic capacitive touch panel 14 disposed at a position overlapping the display unit; and a detection unit 181 which detects an operation performed on the operation unit. The touch panel detects a parameter value relating to an electrostatic capacitance which is formed between the electrode and the touch panel corresponding to the electrode, and which varies in response to variation in the electric potential of the electrode. On the basis of a first electrostatic capacitance represented by a parameter value detected by the touch panel in a state where the input device is mounted to the electronic instrument and no operation is performed on the operation unit, and of a second electrostatic capacitance represented by a parameter value detected by the touch panel at a given timing after detection of the first electrostatic capacitance in a state where the input device is mounted to the electronic instrument, the detection unit detects an operation performed on the operation unit at the given timing.
An input device 20 can be mounted on an electronic appliance 10 having a touch screen 12 comprising a display unit 13 and an electrostatic capacitance type touch panel 14 disposed on the display unit. The input device includes a plurality of operating units 31 that can be operated by a user, and a plurality of electrodes 43 disposed in different regions on the touch panel. Each electrode is connected to a corresponding operating unit such that an electric potential thereof changes in accordance with an operational state of the operating unit corresponding to the electrode. Further, the electrodes are arranged on the touch panel such that, with the input device mounted on the electronic appliance, the touch panel detects a change in an electrostatic capacitance between each electrode and the corresponding region on the touch panel, where said change arises due to the change in the potential of the electrode. The plurality of operating units are arranged so as to surround at last three sides of the electronic appliance when viewed in a direction perpendicular to a display surface of the touch screen, with the input device mounted on the electronic appliance.
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
A portable electronic device (1) comprises: a display (2) that has a display surface (21) facing the front surface of the portable electronic device; a first housing (4) that has a first surface (41) facing the front surface and a second surface (42) positioned on the reverse side from the first surface; a second housing that has a third surface (51) facing the rear surface of the portable electronic device and a fourth surface (52) positioned on the reverse side from the third surface; a cover that has a transparent section (31) and an opaque section (32); and coupling screws (8) that couple the first housing and the second housing. The first housing is provided with screw insertion holes (48a-48d) that traverse the first housing between the first surface and the second surface, and the fourth surface is provided with female threaded sections (53a-53d). Each coupling screw has a head (81) and a male threaded section (82). The male threaded section is passed through a screw insertion hole and coupled to a female threaded section, and the head section is accommodated in the screw insertion hole. When the cover is attached to the first surface, the transparent section covers the display surface, and the opaque section covers the screw insertion holes.
G09F 9/00 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
An electronic device (1) comprises a housing(2), a fan (3) that is accommodated in the housing, a heat-generating component that is accommodated in the housing, and a heat transfer member (5) that is in thermal contact with the heat-generating component. The housing has an exhaust port (24) and a protrusion (25) that projects into an internal space in the housing. The protrusion presses the heat transfer member to the heat-generating component and forms an exhaust passage for guiding air blown from the fan to the exhaust port. The heat transfer member is positioned in the exhaust passage.
This electronic device has a front surface, a rear surface, an top surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a first operation button, and a second operation button. A display is positioned on the front surface. The second surface is on the reverse side from the first surface. The top surface is contiguous with the front surface and the rear surface. The bottom surface is on the reverse side from the top surface. The first side surface is contiguous with the front surface, the rear surface, the top surface, and the bottom surface. The second side surface is on the reverse side from the first side surface. A protrusion is provided on the top surface. The first operation button is positioned on the protrusion, and is provided further towards the first-side-surface side than the center of the upper surface. The second operation button is positioned on a section of the upper surface other than the protrusion, and is provided further towards the first-side-surface side than the first operation button.
A portable game device (1, 1') comprises: a display (3); a first operation button (4) and a second operation button (5); and a housing (2, 2') that has a front surface (21, 21'), a back surface (22, 22') and side surfaces. The side surfaces include an upper surface (23, 23') on which the first operation button and the second operation button are positioned. The first operation button as a first exposed section (41) that is exposed from the housing, and a first shaft (45) that serves as the rotational center of the first operation button. The first exposed section has a first inclined section (411) that is inclined in the direction away from the upper surface from the right side toward the left side at the right side of the first exposed section. The first shaft is positioned at the same position as the first inclined section in the left-right direction, and is accommodated in the housing so as to be capable of rotating in a direction such that the left edge of the first exposed section subsides without the entirety of the first exposed section moving downward when the first exposed section is pressed downward. The second operation button has a similar configuration to the first operation button.
This electronic apparatus comprises a first device and a second device. The first device and the second device can be detachably attached to each other. The first device has a first surface, and a first display and a first connection unit which are positioned on the first surface. The second device has a second surface, a second display that is positioned on the second surface, a second rear surface that is on the reverse side from the second surface, and a second connection unit that is positioned on the second rear surface. The second connection unit can be connected to the first connection unit in a first orientation or in a second orientation that is the reverse from the first orientation. When in a first connection state in which the second connection part has been connected to the first connection part in the first orientation, the second rear surface is positioned so as to cover the first display. When in a second connection state in which the second connection part has been connected to the first connection part in the second orientation, the second rear surface is positioned so as not to cover the first display.
This system comprises an electronic device 10 and a cover 50. The electronic device has: a front surface 11 that is equipped with a display 15; an operation part 30 that projects from the front surface toward the front, which is the direction of the front surface side of the electronic device; a rear surface 12 that is provided on the reverse side from the front surface; a first magnetic body 41 that is provided to an edge part on the front surface side; and a second magnetic body 42 that is provided to an edge part on the reverse surface side. The rear surface has a shape that bulges to the rear, which is the direction of the rear surface side of the electronic device. The cover has a third magnetic body 61 that is attracted to the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body, such that the third magnetic body can be detachably attached to the front surface of the electronic device by the attraction to the first magnetic body, and the third magnetic body can be detachably attached to the rear surface of the electronic device by the attraction to the second magnetic body. The cover has an outer surface 51 that is exposed when the cover is mounted to the front surface of the electronic device or when the cover is mounted to the rear surface of the electronic device, and an inner surface 52 that faces the front surface when the cover is mounted to the front surface of the electronic device, and faces the rear surface when the cover is mounted to the rear surface of the electronic device. The inner surface has a shape that bulges in the outer surface direction, which is the direction of the outer surface side of the cover.
This system includes: a controller which is operated by a user; and one or a plurality of processors. The controller includes: a plurality of independent buttons that can be pressed down; a first sensor capable of detecting the pressing of the buttons; and a second sensor capable of detecting the approach or contact of the user's finger with respect to the plurality of buttons. When there is a shifting operation in which the user's finger approaches or touches two or more buttons in sequence, the processors execute first processing on the basis of the order in which the buttons were approached or contacted in said shifting operation.
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
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INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
An information processing system 1 comprises a station 10, a movable body 30 capable of moving with respect to the station, and one or a plurality of processors 34. The station has a first light source 12 and a two dimensionally driven MEMS mirror 15, and during the operation of the MEMS mirror, the station emits light rays from the first light source to a predetermined space around the station by reflecting the light rays with the MEMS mirror, thereby scanning the predetermined space two dimensionally with light rays. The movable body has a first light sensor 31 that detects reception of light rays. The processor has a direction specification unit 341 that specifies the value of a direction parameter indicating the direction of the movable body relative to the station on the basis of a timing at which the first light sensor has detected reception of light rays during scanning of the space by the station.
A portable game device 1 comprises: a front surface 11; a rear surface 12 provided on the opposite side from the front surface; and a top surface 13, a bottom surface 14, a left surface 15, and a right surface 16 that are each provided between the front surface and the rear surface so as to connect said surfaces. The front surface is provided with a display 5 that displays an image and operation portions 31, 32 that are provided to the left and to the right of the display and are used for input by a user. The top surface is provided with a power source operation portion 41, and the bottom surface is provided with a home menu operation portion 43.
According to the present invention, a power supply circuit that charges a battery and supplies power to a load circuit includes: a DC/DC converter that converts power of a first direct-current voltage supplied from an external power supply to power of a second direct-current voltage and supplies the power of the second direct-current voltage to the load circuit; a charging control circuit that is connected to the external power supply in parallel with the DC/DC converter, converts power of the first direct-current voltage to power of a third direct-current voltage, and supplies the power of the third direct-current voltage to the battery; and a switch circuit that switches between a first mode in which power is supplied from the DC/DC converter to the load circuit and a second mode in which power is supplied from the battery to the load circuit.
This system comprises a portable electronic device including a display and an interface for outputting an image to an external display separate from the display, a controller that receives a user operation, a processing unit that generates an image according to a user operation performed on the controller, and a measurement unit that measures a direction of existence of the controller relative to the portable electronic device. The processing unit generates an image on the basis of the measured direction when the image is output to the display, whereas the processing unit restricts generation of the image based on the measured direction when the image is output to the external display.
Provided is an information processing system capable of improving usability when connecting virtual objects together to generate an object composed of a plurality of virtual objects. In one example of an information processing system, a plurality of virtual objects are combined to generate a combination object on the basis of user input. The plurality of virtual objects include a virtual motive-power object that imparts motive power to the combination object, and a virtual controller object. When the combination object includes a virtual motive-power object and a virtual controller object, the information processing system causes the virtual motive-power object to operate to move the combination object in a prescribed advancing direction, and changes the movement direction of the combination object on the basis of user input.
A63F 13/42 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle
A63F 13/63 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor by the player, e.g. authoring using a level editor
A63F 13/69 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor by enabling or updating specific game elements, e.g. unlocking hidden features, items, levels or versions
A63F 13/803 - Driving vehicles or craft, e.g. cars, airplanes, ships, robots or tanks
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SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
This system comprises: a display; a measurement unit that measures a direction of a controller being present with respect to the display; and a processing unit that displays on the display an image including a first object moved according to a user input to the controller without being moved according to the measured direction and a second object presenting information related to at least one of a user operating the controller and the first object. The processing unit changes at least one of a display position and an orientation of the second object according to the measured direction.
A63F 13/211 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers or gyroscopes
A63F 13/235 - Input arrangements for video game devices for interfacing with the game device, e.g. specific interfaces between game controller and console using a wireless connection, e.g. infrared or piconet
A63F 13/52 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving aspects of the displayed game scene
A63F 13/5372 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game using indicators, e.g. showing the condition of a game character on screen for tagging characters, objects or locations in the game scene, e.g. displaying a circle under the character controlled by the player
A63F 13/843 - Special adaptations for executing a specific game genre or game mode involving concurrently two or more players on the same game device, e.g. requiring the use of a plurality of controllers or of a specific view of game data for each player
G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
An input device according to the present invention includes a circuit board and an operation module. The circuit board is provided with a first opening or notch. The operation module includes a module housing and an operable member. The operable member is accommodated inside the module housing such that a part of the operable member is exposed from the module housing, and allows a tilt or slide operation. The size of the module housing is larger than the size of the first opening or notch as viewed from the thickness direction of the circuit board. The module housing includes an opposing section in which a part of the module housing opposes the circuit board in a state where the part of the module housing is disposed so as to penetrate the first opening or notch. The operation module and the circuit board are fixed together by fixing together the opposing section and the circuit board.
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
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INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE
The present invention provides an information processing system capable of increasing usability when virtual objects are connected to one another to generate an object comprising a plurality of virtual objects. One example of the information processing system selects a first object from among a plurality of virtual objects by a selection operation of a user and generates a bonded object indicating a bonding position of each of the selected first object and a second object of the plurality of virtual objects. In response to a bonding instruction from the user, the first object and the second object are bonded together at the respective bonding positions thereof.
A63F 13/5372 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game using indicators, e.g. showing the condition of a game character on screen for tagging characters, objects or locations in the game scene, e.g. displaying a circle under the character controlled by the player
A63F 13/57 - Simulating properties, behaviour or motion of objects in the game world, e.g. computing tyre load in a car race game
A63F 13/58 - Controlling game characters or game objects based on the game progress by computing conditions of game characters, e.g. stamina, strength, motivation or energy level
A63F 13/63 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor by the player, e.g. authoring using a level editor
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INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE
Provided is an information processing system that can improve usability when an object constituted of a plurality of virtual objects is generated by connecting the virtual objects. An example of the information processing system connects a plurality of virtual objects to generate a composite object, and selects at least any one of the plurality of virtual objects constituting the composite object as a selected object. When the selected object is selected and an input to an input means satisfies a release condition, another virtual object connected to the selected object is disengaged, while connection of a virtual object constituting the composite object and not connected to the selected object is maintained.
A63F 13/42 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle
A63F 13/63 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor by the player, e.g. authoring using a level editor
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GAME PROGRAM, GAME DEVICE, GAME SYSTEM, AND GAME PROCESSING METHOD
In the present invention, on the basis of a user's manipulation, a region is set up at an arbitrarily defined location in a virtual space and a material object is moved within the virtual space. Then, by using at least the material object which is at least partially included in said region, a product corresponding to a plurality of material objects is caused to appear so as to be at least partially included in the region.
A63F 13/53 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game
A63F 13/69 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor by enabling or updating specific game elements, e.g. unlocking hidden features, items, levels or versions
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GAME PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND GAME PROCESSING METHOD
This information processing device displays on a display device a virtual game field in which a player character is positioned. The information processing device generates an integrated accessory object having an appearance in which an accessory object and a material object are integrated, on the basis of the accessory object and the material object. The information processing device generates the integrated accessory object if an integrating instruction is issued in a state in which a scene in which the player character equipped with the accessory object and the material object are placed in the game field is being displayed on the display device. In the above case, the information processing device makes a display in which the material object disappears and the accessory object with which the player character is equipped is changed to the integrated accessory object.
A63F 13/53 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game
A63F 13/55 - Controlling game characters or game objects based on the game progress
A63F 13/69 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor by enabling or updating specific game elements, e.g. unlocking hidden features, items, levels or versions
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INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, SERVER DEVICE, PORTABLE INFORMATION PROCESSING TERMINAL, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
This information processing system comprises a game processing system, and a plurality of portable information processing terminals. Among the foregoing, the game processing system determines a first image that includes connection destination information for participating in a participatory game and that is for displaying on a first display device. A user who has connected to the game processing system from a portable information processing terminal is allowed to participate in the participatory game. Meanwhile, the portable information processing terminals determine a second image that includes connection destination information and that is for displaying on a second display device of the host terminal. If the first image or second image is included in an image captured by the host terminal, then the connection destination information that is included in the first image or the second image is used to connect to the game processing system.
A63F 13/795 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for providing a buddy list
A63F 13/211 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers or gyroscopes
A63F 13/213 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells
A63F 13/2145 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads the surface being also a display device, e.g. touch screens
A63F 13/30 - Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers
A63F 13/48 - Starting a game, e.g. activating a game device or waiting for other players to join a multiplayer session
A63F 13/53 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game
A63F 13/79 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories
This directional input device includes an input part, a base, a first sliding part, a second sliding part, a first sliding surface, and a second sliding surface. The input part includes an upper component, a lower component, and a biasing part. The input part is pressed against the base from above. The first sliding part slides in a first direction as the input part is tilted in the first direction from an initial position. The first sliding part has a first hole through which the input part passes, and which extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second sliding part slides in the second direction as the input part is tilted in the second direction from the initial position. The second sliding part has a second hole through which the input part passes above the first sliding part, and which extends in the first direction. The first sliding part slides on the first sliding surface while being pressed against the first sliding surface from below. The first sliding surface has an upwardly convex curved shape. The second sliding part slides on the second sliding surface while being pressed against the second sliding surface from below. The second sliding surface has an upwardly convex curved shape.
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
This direction input device comprises an input part, a first sliding part, a second sliding part, a first sliding surface, a second sliding surface, and a sliding urging part. The input part comprises an operation portion and a shaft. The first sliding part slides in a first direction. A first hole is formed on the first sliding part so as to enable the shaft to pass therethrough and extend in a second direction. The second sliding part slides in the second direction. A second hole is formed on the second sliding part so as to enable the shaft to pass therethrough and extend in the first direction. The first sliding surface has an upward-convex curved surface shape extending in the first direction, and the first sliding part abuts the first sliding surface from below to slide thereon. The second sliding surface has an upward-convex curved surface shape extending in the second direction, and the second sliding part abuts the second sliding surface from below to slide thereon. The sliding urging part is provided below the first sliding part and the second sliding part, and urges the first sliding part in an upward direction such that the first sliding part is pressed against the first sliding surface, and urges the second sliding part in the upward direction such that the second sliding part is pressed against the second sliding surface.
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
This controller comprises a substrate, a stick, and a functional component. The stick is operated by a user. The functional component has a function for the controller and is different from the stick. The substrate has a front surface and a back surface on the side opposite the front surface. The stick has an arm that moves as the stick is operated and extends from the front-surface side to the back-surface side. The substrate has a circuit provided on the front surface and electrically connected to the functional component, and a first sensor that is provided on the back surface and that directly or indirectly detects the movement of the arm.
This controller comprises: a housing having an opening; and an operation member of which a portion is exposed from the opening. The operation member includes a key top exposed from the opening and operated by a user, a shaft portion extending downward from the key top, and a protrusion portion that protrudes from the shaft portion. In addition, a pedestal is provided in the housing, the pedestal contacting the protruding portion of the operation member when the operation member is tilted. The tilt of the operation member is limited by the protruding portion contacting the pedestal. In addition, a sensor for detecting the pressure is provided on the pedestal.
This information processing system comprises: a controller comprising an operator that is displaced from an initial position by an operation performed by a user, a restriction member that restricts the movable range of the position of the operator to a basic movable range defined as a two-dimensional region in a first state, a resistance unit that uses magneto-viscous fluid having viscosity that changes depending on the strength of an applied magnetic field and exhibiting a resistance that depends on the viscosity when the position of the operator is displaced, and a magnetic field generation unit that applies a magnetic field to the magneto-viscous fluid; and a circuit capable of controlling the magnetic field generation unit. The circuit is capable of switching between the first state and a second state. In the second state, the circuit controls the magnetic field generation unit so that the viscosity of the magneto-viscous fluid exhibits first viscosity when the operator is positioned in a first region, or controls the magnetic field generation unit so that the viscosity of the magneto-viscous fluid exhibits second viscosity different from the first viscosity when the operator is positioned in a second region different from the first region.
This information processing system comprises: an operation element that is displaced from an initial position according to a user operation; a restoration force-imparting means that applies a restoration force that returns the displaced operation element to the initial position; a resistance part that uses a ferrofluid that has a viscosity that changes according to the strength of a magnetic field, and that becomes resistant when the operation element is displaced to and from the initial position; a controller that is provided with a magnetic field generator for applying a magnetic field to the ferrofluid; and a circuit that is capable of controlling the magnetic field generator. The circuit controls the intensity of a magnetic field so as to periodically changes the viscosity of the ferrofluid between at least a first viscosity state and a second viscosity state that is of a lower viscosity than the first viscosity state and is of a magnitude that causes the operation element to return to the initial position due to the restoration.
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
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INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, CONTROLLER, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM
This information processing system comprises: a stick that is displaced from an initial position according to a user operation; a restoration force-imparting means that applies a restoration force that returns the position of the displaced stick to the initial position; a resistance part that uses a ferrofluid that has a viscosity that changes according to the strength of a magnetic field and becomes resistant when the stick is displaced to and from the initial position; a controller that is provided with a magnetic field generator for applying a magnetic field to the ferrofluid; and a circuit that is capable of controlling the magnetic field generator. When the stick displacement direction is in the direction approaching initial position, the circuit alters the strength of the magnetic field such that the viscosity increases to a greater extent than the case in which the displacement direction is in the direction away from the initial position.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
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INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
[Problem] To diversify input through one operator. Alternatively, the present invention improves application processing using diversified input. [Solution] This information processing system determines a shear parameter and moment parameter corresponding to a user operation to an operator, the shear parameter including shearing direction components in at least two directions, and the moment parameter including moment direction components for at least two axes. First control is executed on the basis of first input, which is one of the shear parameter and moment parameter, and second control is executed on the basis of second input, which is the other of the shear parameter and moment parameter.
A63F 13/21 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types
A63F 13/42 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle
A63F 13/5255 - Changing parameters of virtual cameras according to dedicated instructions from a player, e.g. using a secondary joystick to rotate the camera around a player's character
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/0487 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser
According to the present invention, a housing has a top surface and a bottom surface, is formed in a flattened shape that has a vertical length shorter than the length in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, and has a circular cross-sectional shape in a reference plane perpendicular to the vertical direction. A charging terminal is exposed from a side surface of the housing between the top surface and the bottom surface. A rechargeable battery is a rectangular parallelepiped in which the cross-sectional shape thereof in the reference plane is rectangular having a first long side and a first short side. The rechargeable battery is disposed inside the housing such that the first long side lies obliquely with respect to the reference plane in a direction that runs from a first position where the charging terminal is exposed from the side surface toward a second position in a side surface situated opposite to the first position. This electronic device has an oscillator and/or a speaker that is disposed at a position intersecting with the reference plane and located between the first long side of the rechargeable battery within the reference plane and a portion of the side surface opposing said first long side.
The housing of this electronic device has a top face and a bottom face and has a flat shape in which the length in the vertical direction is shorter than the length in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. The flat power supply part is a battery or an accommodation case capable of accommodating a battery and is provided inside the housing at the position intersecting a reference plane perpendicular to the vertical direction. The first substrate is provided parallel to the reference plane on the side of the top face from the power supply part. The second substrate is provided parallel to the reference plane on the side of the bottom face from the power supply part. The electronic device comprises at least one of an oscillator and a speaker at the position intersecting the reference plane.
A63F 13/24 - Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
This button device is provided with a key top, a spacer, and a base board. The key top is at least partially optically transparent. The spacer is provided below the key top, and is at least partially optically transparent. The base board is provided below the spacer, and includes, on an upper surface thereof, a light emitting portion and a detecting portion. A lower surface of a central portion of the key top is positioned higher than a lower surface of an outer edge portion at the periphery of the central portion. The spacer includes, on a lower surface of a central portion of the spacer, a projecting portion which projects downward from a flat surface part of the lower surface above the detecting portion, and the flat surface part is positioned higher than the lower surface of an outer edge portion at the periphery of the central portion. The projecting portion pushes the detecting portion down in response to a downward movement of the spacer resulting from the key top being pushed down.
H01H 9/18 - Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the dark; Adaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks
H01H 13/02 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch - Details
Provided is an image processing system capable of improving usability with respect to the display of an image of a virtual space. One example of the image processing system includes: a first HMD attached to a first user; and a smart device carried by a second user. In the virtual space, a second virtual camera and a second object are arranged according to the position of the smart device relative to a reference in a real space. Further, in the virtual space, a first object is arranged irrespective of the position of the first HMD in the real space, and a first virtual camera is arranged at a position corresponding to the position of the first object. An image of the virtual space including the second object is displayed on the first HMD on the basis of the first virtual camera, and an image of the virtual space including the first object is displayed on the smart device on the basis of the second virtual camera.
A63F 13/213 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells
A63F 13/26 - Output arrangements for video game devices having at least one additional display device, e.g. on the game controller or outside a game booth
A63F 13/428 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle involving motion or position input signals, e.g. signals representing the rotation of an input controller or a player's arm motions sensed by accelerometers or gyroscopes
A63F 13/525 - Changing parameters of virtual cameras
A63F 13/55 - Controlling game characters or game objects based on the game progress
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
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INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
According to the present invention, first reference coordinates determined by user inputs performed successively and each indicating a coordinate input are used as references. The moving direction of a mobile object moving in a virtual space is varied on the basis of at least a component in a first axis direction of a change in coordinates of the user input. Then, a game action different from the movement of the mobile object in the virtual space is determined on the basis of at least a component of the user input in a second axis direction different from the first axis direction, and said game action is executed.
A63F 13/426 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle involving on-screen location information, e.g. screen coordinates of an area at which the player is aiming with a light gun
A63F 13/2145 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads the surface being also a display device, e.g. touch screens
A63F 13/53 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game
A63F 13/55 - Controlling game characters or game objects based on the game progress
A63F 13/577 - Simulating properties, behaviour or motion of objects in the game world, e.g. computing tyre load in a car race game using determination of contact between game characters or objects, e.g. to avoid collision between virtual racing cars
A63F 13/803 - Driving vehicles or craft, e.g. cars, airplanes, ships, robots or tanks
G06F 3/0487 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser
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GAME PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND GAME PROCESSING METHOD
An information processing device that repeatedly obtains an input position detected by a pointing device. The information processing device sets a reference position on the basis of the input position when input to the pointing device started. The information processing device executes first travel processing whereby a first object is moved in a virtual game space, on the basis of the reference position and an input position for an input continuously input since input to the pointing device started. The information processing device executes a first processing on a second object that is the same as or different from the first object, if the input position for an input continuously input since input to the pointing device started fulfils a prescribed condition relating to the relationship between the input position and the reference position.
A63F 13/426 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle involving on-screen location information, e.g. screen coordinates of an area at which the player is aiming with a light gun
A63F 13/2145 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads the surface being also a display device, e.g. touch screens
A63F 13/55 - Controlling game characters or game objects based on the game progress
A63F 13/803 - Driving vehicles or craft, e.g. cars, airplanes, ships, robots or tanks
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GAME PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND GAME PROCESSING METHOD
An information processing device that repeatedly obtains an input position detected by a pointing device. The information processing device executes a first processing on a first object in a virtual game space, after completion of a first input to the pointing device and in accordance with a second input performed within a first time period since the first input. The information processing device sets a reference position on the basis of the input position when the second input to the pointing device started. The information processing device executes first travel processing whereby a first object is moved in a virtual game space, on the basis of the reference position and an input position for an input that has been continuous since the second input to the pointing device started.
A63F 13/426 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle involving on-screen location information, e.g. screen coordinates of an area at which the player is aiming with a light gun
A63F 13/2145 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads the surface being also a display device, e.g. touch screens
A63F 13/55 - Controlling game characters or game objects based on the game progress
A63F 13/803 - Driving vehicles or craft, e.g. cars, airplanes, ships, robots or tanks
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GAME PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND GAME PROCESSING METHOD
An information processing device that repeatedly obtains an input position that corresponds to the position of a display screen and is detected by a pointing device. The information processing device executes a prescribed first processing on an object in a virtual game space, on at least the condition that an input position when input to the pointing device was started is within a prescribed region. The information processing device sets a reference position on the basis of the input position relating to inputs to the pointing device. The information processing device executes travel processing that moves the object, on the basis of the reference position and an input position for an input continuously input since input to the pointing device started.
A63F 13/426 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle involving on-screen location information, e.g. screen coordinates of an area at which the player is aiming with a light gun
A63F 13/2145 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads the surface being also a display device, e.g. touch screens
A63F 13/55 - Controlling game characters or game objects based on the game progress
A63F 13/803 - Driving vehicles or craft, e.g. cars, airplanes, ships, robots or tanks
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GAME SYSTEM, GAME PROCESSING METHOD, GAME PROGRAM, AND GAME DEVICE
Provided is a game system, comprising: a multiplayer game processing means which executes a multiplayer game process for playing against another player; an index data storage means which stores index data which varies according to an outcome result of the multiplayer game; an index update means which updates the index data on the basis of the player's outcome result; a first parameter change means which, when the index data has satisfied a prescribed condition, changes a first parameter which is associated with a first object which is included in a prescribed subject for cultivation; and a presentation means which presents to the player an image of the first object, wherein the changed parameter has been taken into account in said image.
A63F 13/55 - Controlling game characters or game objects based on the game progress
A63F 13/35 - Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers - Details of game servers
A63F 13/52 - Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving aspects of the displayed game scene
A63F 13/79 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories
One example of this game system for executing a game application that includes a plurality of items of content stores permission information, which indicates whether content may be used, in association with each of the plurality of items of content. The game system receives a selection operation from the user to execute a first process for enabling the use of some of the content included among the plurality of items of content, or a second process for enabling the use of all of the content included among the plurality of items of content. In response to execution of the first process, permission information that is associated with some of the unusable content is updated. In response to execution of the second process, permission information that is associated with all of the unusable content is updated. The game system executes a game process using the content for which the permission information has been updated to information indicating that the content may be used.
A63F 13/69 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor by enabling or updating specific game elements, e.g. unlocking hidden features, items, levels or versions
A63F 13/792 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for payment purposes, e.g. monthly subscriptions
The invention provides an action game where the screen scrolls in a predetermined direction, wherein a player character is moved in the predetermined direction on the game screen even when the player does not input an input instruction. Additionally, in response to detection of a touch input in a state in which a first predetermined condition is satisfied, the player character is caused to perform a first action and a first point is added.
A63F 13/2145 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads the surface being also a display device, e.g. touch screens
A63F 13/42 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle
A63F 13/5258 - Changing parameters of virtual cameras by dynamically adapting the position of the virtual camera to keep a game object or game character in its viewing frustum, e.g. for tracking a character or a ball
A63F 13/55 - Controlling game characters or game objects based on the game progress
42.
GAME PROGRAM, GAME PROCESSING METHOD, GAME SYSTEM, AND GAME DEVICE
A game program causes a play character to move in a predetermined direction in a virtual game space even in the absence of the input of a movement instruction from a player, and causes a game screen including the play character to scroll so as to follow the movement of the play character. Upon determining that a touch operation has been detected when a positional relationship between a predetermined object and the play character satisfies a predetermined condition, the direction of movement of the play character is temporarily changed to a direction which includes a component of an opposite direction from the predetermined direction.
A63F 13/42 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle
A63F 13/2145 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads the surface being also a display device, e.g. touch screens
A63F 13/5258 - Changing parameters of virtual cameras by dynamically adapting the position of the virtual camera to keep a game object or game character in its viewing frustum, e.g. for tracking a character or a ball
A63F 13/55 - Controlling game characters or game objects based on the game progress
A63F 13/577 - Simulating properties, behaviour or motion of objects in the game world, e.g. computing tyre load in a car race game using determination of contact between game characters or objects, e.g. to avoid collision between virtual racing cars
Provided is a game controller, an example of which comprises a housing main body which is configured by connecting a front surface-side housing member with a rear surface-side housing member. Holding parts are disposed on the left and right of the housing main body. A pair of grip parts is connected to the left and right holding parts, said pair of grip parts covering the entirety of the holding parts. The boundary portions of the two housing parts are covered with the grip parts. Thus, when a user grips the grip parts, it is easy to become familiar with the feel of the grip parts in the user's hand, and improved operability is possible.
The passive walking device (100) according to an embodiment is provided with a hip section (1), a first leg (21), a second leg (22), and a crank mechanism (3) comprising a first leg crank part (31), a second leg crank part (34), a crank shaft (33), a first leg connecting section (32), and a second leg connecting section (35). When the first leg (21) contacts a walking surface (GR) and moves from front to back relative to the hip section (1): the first leg connecting section (32) rotates the first leg crank part (31); the first leg crank part (31) rotates the second leg crank part (34) via the crank shaft (33); and the second leg crank part (34) moves the second leg (22) from the back to the front relative to the hip section (1) via the second leg connecting section (35).
An example of this server stores a first application that is compatible with a first information processing device and that is not compatible with a second information processing device having a second type of platform that differs from a first type of platform. The server transmits, to the second information processing device, presented information pertaining to the first application. The server receives, from the second information processing device, instruction information indicating instructions pertaining to acquisition of the first application that correspond to the presented information that was presented to the second information processing device. The server specifies the first information processing device to receive the first application with regard to the received instruction information. In accordance with the instruction information received from the second information processing device, the server transmits the first application indicated in the presented information to the specified first information processing device.
An example of this information processing system includes a first information processing device having a first type of platform and a second information processing device having a second type of platform that differs from the first type of platform. The information processing system stores a base user list that is a user list indicating the information of other users registered in association with the information of a user, and that can be used in the first information processing device and the second information processing device. The information processing system modifies the base user list in response to a list modification notification from the first information processing device. The information processing system sets, on the basis of the base user list, the content of an application user list to be used in a given application that is executed in the second information processing device.
An example of this server performs communication with a first information processing device and performs communication with a second information processing device. The server at least stores shared game data indicating game content that can be used in a first game application which is compatible with the first information processing device, and that can be used in a second game application which is compatible with the second information processing device. The server acquires game data generated by the execution of the first game application in the first information processing device and updates the shared game data on the basis of the acquired game data. The server transmits at least a portion of the shared game data updated on the basis of the game data generated by the execution of the first game application to the second information processing device in order to be used by the second game application.
A63F 13/79 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories
A63F 13/30 - Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers
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INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, OPERATION DEVICE, AND ATTACHED APPARATUS
One example of this information processing system includes a main body device, a first operation device, and a second operation device. The main body device is provided with a display means. The first operation device can be attached to and removed from the main body device, and irrespective of being attached to the main body device or not, the first operation device transmits first operation data to the main body device, said first operation data indicating operations performed with respect to the first operation device. The second operation device can be attached to and removed from the main body device, and irrespective of being attached to the main body device or not, the second operation device transmits second operation data to the main body device, said second operation data indicating operations performed with respect to the second operation device. The main body device displays, on the display means, execution results of predetermined information processing performed on the basis of the first operation data transmitted from the first operation device, and the second operation data transmitted from the second operation device.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
A63F 13/235 - Input arrangements for video game devices for interfacing with the game device, e.g. specific interfaces between game controller and console using a wireless connection, e.g. infrared or piconet
A63F 13/24 - Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
The present invention realizes a projection system for easily and appropriately reducing the geometric distortion of an image projected to a projection plane. The projection unit (3) of a projection system (1000) projects a test image to the projection plane. A three-dimensional shape measurement unit (4) measures the three-dimensional shape of the projection plane. A controller (200) generates a control signal. A projection image adjustment unit (1) executes, in accordance with the control signal, a correction process and a rotation process on the test image on the basis of data of the measured three-dimensional shape, so that the geometric distortion of an image is reduced when seen from a user’s viewpoint.
G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
G09G 5/36 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory
H04N 9/31 - Projection devices for colour picture display
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PROJECTION SYSTEM, PROJECTOR DEVICE, IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE, AND PROGRAM
The present invention implements a projection system which appropriately corrects geometric distortion of a projected image even when an object to be projected has an arbitrary three-dimensional shape and a user's point of view is not fixed. A projection unit (3) of a projector device 100 projects a first adjustment test image. A three-dimensional shape measurement unit (4) measures a three-dimensional shape of the object to be projected. An image capturing device (200) captures the first adjustment test image projected by the projection unit (3), and acquires a first adjustment captured image. A projected image adjustment unit (1) executes: (1) first adjustment processing for, on the basis of the first adjustment captured image acquired by the image capturing device (200), correcting the image such that geometric image distortion is reduced at an image capturing point at which the first adjustment captured image was captured; and (2) second adjustment processing for, on the basis of a state when the image adjusted by the first adjustment processing was projected by the projection unit (3), correcting the image such that geometric image distortion is reduced.
H04N 5/74 - Projection arrangements for image reproduction, e.g. using eidophor
G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
G09G 5/36 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory
51.
TRAINING IMPLEMENT, TRAINING SYSTEM, AND INPUT DEVICE
A training implement (10) comprises a hollow body (12) formed from an aluminum alloy. The body is configured from two grips (12a) provided facing each other across a space, and a connecting section (12b) connecting the two grips. A load sensor (16) is disposed in the connecting section inside the body. The load sensor is a load cell, the strain gauge is bonded on the inside of the body, and the portion of the body to which the strain gauge is bonded functions as a strain element. Consequently, when a user applies force so as to bring the two grips towards each other or applies force so as to separate the two grips, the load thereof is detected by the load sensor.
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63F 13/245 - Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles specially adapted to a particular type of game, e.g. steering wheels
A hand-held information-processing terminal includes: a main body unit; a directional input unit on the primary surface of the main body unit, the directional input unit being disposed in a location at which a user can operate said terminal using one hand when the user is holding the main body unit with both hands; and a pointing stick on the primary surface of the main body unit for detecting the direction corresponding to the input operations performed by the user, the pointing stick being disposed in a location at which the user can operate the information-processing terminal with the other hand when the user is holding the main body unit with both hands.
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
A63F 13/218 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using pressure sensors, e.g. generating a signal proportional to the pressure applied by the player
A63F 13/24 - Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
NINTENDO EUROPEAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (France)
Inventor
Pasquier, François-Xavier
Guido, Sébastien
Boudet, Janos
Abstract
The present invention concerns a method and a device for estimating the value of an input in a real-time system. It concerns more particularly real time interactive systems where the input is tracked using a first sensor, typically a camera in presence of a perturbing factor. The perturbing factor is estimated using a second sensor. The component of input computed values due to the perturbing factor are cancelled based on this estimation. A next input value is then estimated from the previous computed input values where the perturbing factor has been cancelled. The estimation is then corrected by applying back the estimation of the perturbing factor.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
A63F 13/211 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers or gyroscopes
A63F 13/213 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells
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INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
The purpose of the invention is to motivate a user to continue to measure information pertaining to health and/or to check analysis results. An information processing system executes a game application. The information processing system acquires user information for calculating information pertaining to user sleep and calculates health information pertaining to user sleep and/or fatigue on the basis of the acquired user information. The information processing system controls game progress in the game application on the basis of the health information.
A63F 13/212 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using sensors worn by the player, e.g. for measuring heart beat or leg activity
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
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INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
The purpose of the invention is to simplify user operations. An information processing system executes an application such as a game application or the like. The information processing system acquires user information for calculating information pertaining to user sleep and determines a state pertaining to user sleep on the basis of the acquired user information. The information processing system determines, for example, when the user has woken up and when the user has left bed. The information processing system executes a prescribed information process in the application in coordination with a state pertaining to user sleep.
A63F 13/212 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using sensors worn by the player, e.g. for measuring heart beat or leg activity
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
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INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING SERVER, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROVISION METHOD
An information processing system that performs analysis related to a user's health on the basis of the user's biological information, and provides information to the user on the basis of the analysis result. This information processing system updates on a user-by-user basis at least a portion of a rule for determining the information to be provided on the basis of the biological information. Thus, the information processing system can provide useful information to a user. The updating of the rule can occur on the basis of user biological information obtained after the information has been supplied.
An information processing system acquires sensor information including information related to the heartbeat and/or the pulse of a user, from a sensor which detects physiological information from said user without being in contact with said user. The sensor is a Doppler sensor, for example. On the basis of the sensor information, the information processing system calculates a metric indicating the degree of fatigue of the user. The metric may be calculated by a system on the terminal side, or by a system on the server side. The information processing system provides the user with information relating to the metric.
A terminal system acquires physiological information from a user and transmits transmission information to a server system, said transmission information including the physiological information and/or health information relating to the health or the body of the user, obtained from said physiological information. The server system associates the transmission information received from each terminal system, and/or information obtained from said transmission information, with the user, and stores these as stored information. The server system also stores conditions relating to the generation of provided information, to be provided to the user in order to improve metrics obtained from the stored information, or metrics included in the stored information. The provided information is generated on the basis of the stored information and the conditions, and is transmitted to the user's terminal. The server system performs an analysis of transmission information acquired after the provided information has been provided, for a plurality of users that have received the provided information, and updates the conditions on the basis of the analysis results.
This information processing system comprises a portable terminal. The portable terminal detects sensor information for assessing a user's emotions. It would be permissible, as an example, for the sensor information to be sound information which is detected by a microphone, or image information which is captured by a camera. The information processing system assesses the user's emotions on the basis of the sensor information. The portable terminal detects the sensor information in a period when the said portable terminal is in a standby state. As an example, the said standby state is a state wherein a display of the portable terminal is off.
An information processing system includes a stationary device, a portable device, and a server. The stationary device detects user information for evaluating a user's health. The portable device transmits the user information detected by the stationary device and/or information calculated from the user information to the server as transmission information. The server transmits, to the portable device, service data for providing the user with a network service in accordance with a health evaluation result that is indicated and/or calculated from the transmission information transmitted from the portable device.
An information processing system includes a stationary device and a portable device. The stationary device detects from a user during sleep first user information for evaluating the user's QOL. The portable device detects from the user during wakefulness second user information for evaluating the user's QOL. The information processing system, on the basis of the first user information and the second user information, performs evaluation concerning the user's QOL. The first user information and the second user information may be of the same type of information or mutually different types of information.
An information processing system includes a terminal system including a portable terminal, and a server. The terminal system acquires first information for evaluating a user's health. The information processing system, on the basis of the acquired first information, performs evaluation regarding the user's health. The server transmits service data for providing a network service in accordance with the evaluation regarding the user's health to the terminal system. The server also stores privilege information indicating a privilege provided to the user and concerning the network service and/or the portable terminal in a predetermined storage unit. The server updates the privilege information so as to provide the user with the privilege in accordance with an evaluation result concerning the user's health.
This display system is provided with a sensor, a projector, and a control means. The sensor detects user information for calculating a state relating to sleep of a user. The user information is, for instance, biological information, such as pulse rate. The projector displays, by means of projection, a predetermined image. For instance, the projector displays, by means of projection, an image on a ceiling by projecting the image upward. The control means controls the projector corresponding to the sleep-related state calculated on the basis of the user information.
A terminal system acquires physiological information from a user and transmits transmission information to a server system, said transmission information including the physiological information and/or health information relating to the health or the body of the user, obtained from said physiological information. The server system associates the transmission information received from each terminal system, and/or information obtained from said transmission information, with the user, and stores these as stored information. The server system also stores conditions relating to the generation of provided information, to be provided to the user in order to improve metrics obtained from the stored information, or metrics included in the stored information. The provided information is generated on the basis of the stored information and the conditions, and is transmitted to the user's terminal. The server system performs an analysis of transmission information acquired after the provided information has been provided, for a plurality of users that have received the provided information, and updates the conditions on the basis of the analysis results.
This information processing system is capable of communicating with an external device over a network. The information processing system is capable of operating according to at least three operation modes including: a first mode; a second mode that consumes less power than the first mode; and a third mode that consumes less power than the second mode and that does not perform communication over the network. The information processing system comprises a mode control unit and a second mode processing unit. In cases where the information processing system is operating according to the third mode, the mode control unit changes the operation mode to the second mode periodically or according to a predetermined time schedule. The second mode processing unit executes a communication process over the network as information processing in the second mode.
A protective sheet laminate equipped with: a protective sheet (22); an auxiliary sheet (21) applied to the protective sheet so as to cover the front surface of the protective sheet; and at least one tab (25, 26) extending from the auxiliary sheet in the direction opposite the protective sheet. The method for applying the protective sheet has: a step wherein the tab is gripped and at least a portion of the rear surface of the protective sheet is brought into contact with the surface to be protected; a step wherein the protective sheet laminate is applied to the surface to be protected such that the entire rear surface of the protective sheet is applied to the surface to be protected; and a step wherein the auxiliary sheet is peeled from the protective sheet laminate.
G09F 9/00 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
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OPERATION DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD
In order to appropriately transmit operation data from an operation device to an information processing device, an operation device is communicable with an information processing device by radio. The operation device is provided with an operation unit, a generation unit, and a communication unit. The operation unit includes at least a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, a direction input unit, and a touch panel. The generation unit generates operation data on the basis of data obtained from the operation unit. The communication unit transmits the operation data to the information processing device by radio at every predetermined cycle. The operation data transmitted at a time includes data indicating a value obtained by adding nine angular velocities detected by the gyro sensor, data indicating one acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor, data indicating one direction detected by the direction input unit, and data indicating ten positions detected by the touch panel.
In order to appropriately transmit operation data from an operation device to an information processing device, an operation device is communicable with an information processing device by radio. The operation device is provided with a generation unit, a communication unit, and a display unit. The generation unit generates operation data on the basis of an operation on the operation device. The communication unit receives image data corresponding to one image and generated by processing based on the operation data in the information processing device from the information processing device at a first frequency, and transmits the operation data to the information processing device at a second frequency higher than the first frequency. The display unit displays an image on the basis of the image data.
An objective of the present invention is to employ an operation device for more information processes. An operation device is capable of wireless communication with an information processing device. The operation device comprises a communication unit, a display unit, and a program execution unit. The communication unit transmits to an information processing device operation data which is acquired on the basis of an operation upon the operation device, and receives image data from the information processing device which is generated in the information processing device by a process based on the operation data. The display unit displays an image which the image data which is received from the information processing device represents. When a prescribed operation is carried out upon the operation device, the program execution unit executes a prescribed program, and at least displays on the display unit an image from the execution of the program. Additionally, the communication unit transmits to the information processing device data which represents that the prescribed program is being executed.
A second game controller is provided with both a first detection unit provided in a first game controller, and a second detection unit provided in an extended controller attachable to and detachable from the first detection unit. An operation performed on the second game controller can be detected by both the detection units, but the result of the detection by the first detection unit is not included in operation data to be transmitted to a game device.
A game controller having grip parts and operated with both hands, wherein one stick is provided at each of an upper left position and an upper right position when viewed from the front and at the position where the stick can be operated with a thumb when the grip part is held, and a direction key and a plurality of first-class operation buttons are provided at positions inside the stick and at the positions where the direction key and the first-class operation buttons can be operated with the thumb. Further, a second-class operation button is provided between the two sticks, and a third-class operation button is provided between the direction key and the plurality of first-class operation buttons. Furthermore, fourth-class operation buttons are provided respectively at both ends of the upper surface of the controller.
A first game controller usable by both a first game device and a second game device transmits operation data relating thereto using a data format having a first data area including a header, a second data area including key data, and a third data area including data relating to an extended controller. A second game controller usable by the first game device also uses the data format having the three data areas, but the second data area is only reserved, and all operation information is transmitted while being included in the third data area.
Provided is a technology wherein image quality of an image, to be displayed on the basis of transmitted image data, can be improved, without sacrificing convenience of a user due to a delay to be produced by the transmission of image data. An image processing system (1) is provided with: an image encoding apparatus (10) as a host apparatus for outputting image data; and an image decoding apparatus (30), as a client apparatus, comprising a display unit (34) for displaying an image based on an image data transmitted thereto from the image encoding apparatus (10). The image encoding apparatus (10) comprises an image-quality control unit (15) for controlling the image quality of an image to be displayed on the display unit (34), in accordance with the operating state (SA) of the image processing system (1), and the image quality control unit (15) improves the image quality of the image to be displayed on the display unit (34), when in an operating state wherein delay in the displaying of images, produced by the transmission of image data from the image encoding apparatus (10) to the mage decoding apparatus (30), is allowed.
An example method of accessing a web page includes receiving audio output from speakers of electronic equipment; detecting a cue in the received audio output; determining a web address based on the detected cue; and connecting to a web page using the web address.
Disclosed is a portable electronic device wherein it is possible to increase the capabilities of a portable electronic device having a stereoscopic display which allows viewing of stereoscopic images with the naked eye. A portable electronic device (10) is provided with an upper side LCD (22) capable of displaying images that can be stereoscopically viewed with the naked eye. Further, the portable electronic device (10) includes three imaging units.
Disclosed is a game system including a stationary game device and a terminal device. The terminal device is provided with a touch panel and an inertial sensor, and wirelessly transmits operation data, which contains output data from the touch panel and inertial sensor, to the game device. The game device receives the operation data from the terminal device and implements a game process on the basis of the operation data. Furthermore, the game device sequentially generates a first game image and a second game image on the basis of the game process. The first game image is sequentially compressed, and the compressed image data is wirelessly transmitted to the terminal device in sequence. The second game image is sequentially output to and displayed on an external display device different to the terminal device. The terminal device sequentially receives the compressed image data from the game device, expands the received compressed image data and sequentially displays the first game image on a display unit.
Disclosed is a game system including a stationary game device, an operating device, and a portable display device. The portable display device is provided with an infrared light emitting unit which can emit infrared light. The operating device wirelessly transmits operation data to the game device, said operation data including: data which indicates the detection result of an imaging unit; data which indicates the detection result of an inertial sensor; and data which indicates the operation of an operating button. The game device receives the operation data from the operating device and implements a game process on the basis of the operation data. Furthermore, the game device sequentially compresses a first game image, which is sequentially generated on the basis of a game process, and generates compresses image data. The compressed image data is wirelessly transmitted in sequence to the portable display device. The portable device sequentially receives the compressed image data from the game device, sequentially expands the compressed image data to obtain a game image, and sequentially displays the game image.
A method and apparatus that utilizes techniques for formatting assembly and/or machine code, including using arrows, indentations and textual symbols, so that a programmer who reads the code has an enhanced understanding of the program flow. Different methods of assessing computing time complexity (e.g., the up branch method and the strongly connected subgraph method) have strengths and weaknesses but benefit from being used together.
An example system includes a display, a communication circuit, a memory storing a shopping program, and a processor in communication with the display, the communication circuit and the memory. The processor is configured to execute the shopping program to access a product database including product information, to process inputs supplied to the system to generate a shopping list comprising one or more products from the product database and to provide guidance information on the display relating to product location in a store of the products on the shopping list.
G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
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INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, BOOT PROGRAM AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING SAME
A game device (10) includes a camera as an imaging means. An inner camera (23) is housed in an upper housing (21). A microphone hole (21C) is provided in the inner surface of the upper housing (21) such that external sound is detected by a microphone.
A lens cleaner (10) cleans a pickup lens (38) in an optical disk device (12). The lens cleaner (10) comprises a disk portion (16) and a grip (20) provided at the rear end of the disk portion. When a user inserts the lens cleaner (10) into the slot (14) of the optical disk device (12) while holding the grip (20) by his hand (18), the lens cleaner (10) is loaded in the optical disk device (12). When the user laterally rotates the lens cleaner (10) while holding the grip (20) in such a state, the surface of the lens can be cleaned by a cleaning member (22) projecting from the lower surface of the disk portion (16).
G11B 23/00 - Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus
G11B 7/12 - Heads, e.g. forming of the optical beam spot or modulation of the optical beam
A download security system (100) includes a server (102) and an information processing device (10). The information processing device (10) has a flash memory (64) for storing data downloaded from the server (102) and a memory controller (62). The server (102) transmits a transition command for transition to a mode in which write can be performed into the flash memory (64). In response to the transition command, the memory controller (62) enters the mode in which write is enabled. The data downloaded from the server (102) is written into the flash memory (64) by the memory controller (62) in the write-enabled mode.
A write-in region security system (10) includes: a CPU (34), a flash memory (64), and a memory controller (62). Upon reception of a read command for reading data stored in a predetermined region of the flash memory (64) from a CPU (34), the memory controller (62) performs a parity check of the data which has been read out, for example. Only when the parity of the read out data is correct, the memory controller (62) outputs the data to the CPU (34).
A holographic read only memory card which can be coupled to and read by a card reader to which electronic read only memory cards can also be coupled to and read by the card reader is disclosed. The holographic read only memory card comprises: a housing having a compartment for receiving a holographic storage medium; a holographic storage medium having stored thereon holographic data; and optionally a an electronics panel member having an electronic memory component which can be read by the card reader when the holographic read only memory card is coupled to the electronic card reader. The housing comprises one or more card locating members to thereby repeatedly position the holographic read only memory card each time the holographic read only memory card is coupled to the electronic card reader so that the holographic data can be read.
An example video game program download system and method apparatus for downloading a video game program to a target video game platform in which a processing system receives a download request from the target video game platform requesting downloading of a video game program that executes on a native video game platform different than the target video game platform. In response thereto, the requested video game program is sent along with a program for providing compatibility between the target and native video game platforms.
A substrate connector includes a housing (11), a plurality of terminals (51, 52, 53, 54) which project from the housing and are connected to a substrate, and a guide plate (41) which is secured to the housing for guiding at least some of the terminals. The guide plate includes a main part formed in a meandering shape, and end portions which are joined to opposite sides of the main part and are attached to guide plate attaching portions arranged on opposite sides of the housing.
The present invention provides a scanner comprising: a base member; a scanning beam reflective member having a first tilt axis and a second tilt axis orthogonal to the first tilt axis; a mounting assembly for mounting the scanning beam reflective member on the base member for tilting of thereof along the first and second tilt axes; an actuator for tilting the scanning beam reflective member along the first and second tilt axes to provide a tilt orientation; a magnet assembly which generates one or more magnetic fields which are responsive and correlated to the tilt orientation; and a magnetic field sensor assembly for sensing the magnetic fields generated by the magnet assembly to thereby indicate the tilt orientation. The mounting assembly may comprise a suspension assembly having a tilt imparting assembly for imparting tilt to the reflective member, and a reflective member holder assembly for holding the reflective member.
A NEW TYPE OF FOURIER TRANSFORM (FT) LENS (204) IS PROVIDED THAT IMPROVES PHASE CONJUGATION IN HOLOGRAPHIC DATA SYSTEMS THIS TYP FT LENS HAS A UNIQUELY LARGE ISOPLANATIC PATCH THIS ENABLES RELAXED ASSEMBLY TOLERANCES, ASYMMETRIC READER/WRITER ARCHITECTURES, AN COMPENSATION FOR TILTED PLATE ABERRATION IN THE MEDIA
A new type of FT lens is provided that improves phase conjugation in holographic data systems. This type of FT lens has a uniquely large isoplanatic patch. This enables relaxed assembly tolerances, asymmetric reader/writer architectures, and compensation for tilted plate aberrations in the media.
G03H 1/16 - Processes or apparatus for producing holograms using Fourier transform
G03H 1/26 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted to produce multiple holograms or to obtain images from them, e.g. multicolour technique
G03H 1/28 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted to produce multiple holograms or to obtain images from them, e.g. multicolour technique superimposed holograms only
G03H 1/30 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted to produce multiple holograms or to obtain images from them, e.g. multicolour technique discrete holograms only
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MINIATURE SINGLE ACTUATOR SCANNER FOR ANGLE MULTIPLEXING WITH CIRCULARIZING AND PITCH CORRECTION CAPABILITY
The present invention provides a scanner (400) comprising: a reflector component (412); means (408) supporting the reflector component (412) for pivoting with respect to the MCR to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; means (416) for enabling the support means (408) to provide controlled pivoting of the reflector component (412); a magnet component (420) which causes pivoting of the reflector component (412) when actuated; and means (424) for actuating the magnet component (420) to thereby cause pivoting of the reflector component (412).
G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MOMENT OF IMPACT AND/OR STRENGTH OF A SWING BASED ON ACCELEROMETER DATA
An example system and method is provided for detecting a moment of impact and/or strength of a swing based on moving a hand-held device including an accelerometer arrangement. A moment and a magnitude of simulated striking of the object are determined based on one or more accelerometer arrangement outputs resulting from the moving of the hand-held device. Using one or more of aural, visual and tactile outputs, the striking of the object is simulated in accordance with the determined moment of simulated striking and the determined magnitude of the simulated striking.
A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
A63F 13/00 - Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
A63B 67/00 - Sporting games or accessories therefor, not provided for in groups
A63B 69/02 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for fencing
An image generating system carries out game processing that moves a given object in an object space by making a game character perform a prescribed operation for a given object in accordance with an operational input from an operational input unit (160) built in an acceleration sensor (162). The image generating system includes an operational input detecting unit (122) for detecting whether a plurality of operational inputs including first and second operational inputs for making the game character perform a prescribed operation in accordance with an output value of the accelerating sensor (162) are input, a character operation control unit (127) for carrying out control to make the game character to perform the prescribed operation in accordance with the first operational input, and an object moving control unit (128) for controlling a moving state of a given object in accordance with at least one of the first and second operational inputs.
An example user network (100) provides information and entertainment for users via handheld information terminals (106). The 'look and feel' and personally of the handheld information terminals can be location-specific so that the most relevant information and entertaiment can be provided to users in auseful and appealing manner.
The passage of time and/or the laws of physics may be changed depending on the state of a game character. For example, the slowing down of the game world may provide the game character with special abilities move quickly in a very short period of 旜game world” time.
A63F 13/00 - Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
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VIDEO GAME INCLUDING EFFECTS FOR PROVIDING DIFFERENT FIRST PERSON EXPERIENCES OF THE SAME VIDEO GAME WORLD AND A STORAGE MEDIUM STORING SOFTWARE FOR THE VIDEO GAME
In a video game, various effects are used to convey the experience of a game world of different kinds of game characters and game objects. For example, if a game character is a dog, a visual effect may be used to convey a dog’s red-green color blindness. If a game character is a mouse, another visual effect may be used convey a mouse's blurry vision.
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