CA2485395A1 - Interactive motion activated video game - Google Patents

Abstract

An interactive electronic game adapted to be used in conjunction with a television or video monitor comprises: at least two control units to be held by or attached to the hands of a user; an interactive electronic game adapted to be used in conjunction with a television or video monitor comprising: at least two control units to be held by or attached to the hands of a user; a base unit adapted to receive wireless signals from the control units, to send signals to a body unit, and to generate video action on the television screen or monitor in response to actions of the user; the body unit being adapted to be worn on the body of the user and to receive signals from the control unit corresponding to actions occurring in a program displayed on the television screen or monitor; each said control unit comprising: a motion sensor adapted to sense motion of the control unit and to generate a sensor signal; a transmitter adapted to transmit said sensor signal to the base unit; the base unit comprising: a pre-recorded computer program adapted to be transmitted to the television screen or monitor comprising an action sequence with which the user may interact; receivers to receive wireless signals from each of said control units; computer software embedded in a computing device adapted: to recognize a first coded signal to be from a first one of said control units; using clock means, to determine whether to accept a second signal from said first control unit or a differently coded signal from a second of said control units; and to generate a signal to be transmitted to the body unit to simulate an action from the program being displayed on the television screen or monitor.

Description

INTERACTIVE MOTION ACTIVATED VIDEO GAME
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention is in the field of interactive video games.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
There is a host of video games in the marketplace. Typically, video games comprise computer software loaded onto computer hardware to generate activities on a television screen or video monitor involving a character interacting with an environment, or multiple characters interacting with each other. In general, the activities of a character are controlled by the user using a desktop mouse, joystick, or hand control with push buttons, control sticks, etc. Accordingly, the user ofthe video game performs some action with the fingers to generate an action of the character on the screen far difFerent from the motion of the user's fingers.
In order to create additional interest for the user, it would be useful to have the actions appearing on the television or video screen mimic those of the user. For example, in a fight sequence, it would be beneficial if the user could watch the actions of an opposing character on the screen and conduct fight-like movements to generate similar actions on the screen.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with a principal aspect of the invention, an interactive electronic game adapted to be used in conjunction with a television or video monitor comprises:
at least two control units to be held by or attached to the hands of a user;
an interactive electronic game adapted to be used in conjunction with a television or video monitor comprising: at least two control units to be held by or attached to the hands of a user; a base unit adapted to receive wireless signals from the control units, to send signals to a body unit, and to generate video action on the television screen or monitor in response to actions of the user; the body unit being adapted to be worn on the body of the user and to receive signals from the control unit corresponding to actions occurring in a program displayed on the television screen or monitor;
each said control unit comprising: a motion sensor adapted to sense motion of the control unit and to generate a sensor signal; a transmitter adapted to transmit said sensor signal to the base unit; the base unit comprising: a pre-recorded computer program adapted to be transmitted to the television screen or monitor comprising an action sequence with which the user may interact; receivers to receive wireless signals from each of said control units; computer software embedded in a computing device adapted: to recognize a first coded signal to be from a first one of said control units;
using clock means, to determine whether to accept a second signal from said first control unit or a differently coded signal from a second of said control units; and to generate a signal to be transmitted to the body unit to simulate an action from the program being displayed on the television screen or monitor.
In further aspects of the invention:
(a) each said control unit further comprises an action key adapted to be triggered by the user to generate a signal corresponding to an action to be transmitted to said base unit thereby to incorporate said action into the program displayed on the television screen or monitor;
(b) each said control unit further comprises multiple action keys, each said key adapted to be separately triggered by the user to generate a respective signal corresponding to an action to be transmitted to said base unit thereby to incarporate said action into the program displayed on the television screen or monitor.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of the elements of the video game equipment.
Fig. 2 illustrates in further detail the controllers, body unit and base unit.
Fig. 3 is a schematic illustration ofthe elements ofthe video game equipment showing transmitters and receivers.
Fig. 4 is a circuit diagram for a controller.
Fig. S is a circuit diagram for a base unit.
Fig. 6 is a circuit diagram for a body unit.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described. This embodiment allows a user to interact with a program being displayed on a television screen or video monitor in a boxing or fighting mode.
Left and right hand controls may be held by the user individually or incorporated into gloves, such as boxing gloves, or gloves worn by an action hero, to more accurately simulate a character. Each control unit or hand controller comprises a source of power, typically battery storage cells, computing means, typically comprising integrated circuits, and at Least one motion sensor or shock sensor. The shock sensor may employ a piezo crystal which is sensitive to pressure.
Multiple shock sensors may be employed to generate more sophisticated motion response.
Depending on the hand motion of the user, pressure on the piezo crystal will occur in different places. For example, a thrusting or jab punch will generate force on the piezo crystal in a different way than would an uppercut or cross punch.
The signal from the shock sensor may be transmitted from one or more transmitters. The transmitters may send any appropriate signal, although radio frequency or infrared frequencies are probably most suitable for toys. Each signal corresponding to a jab, uppercut, or cross, for example, may be directed to a particular transmitter or to multiple transmitters to help ensure that the signal reaches its destination, particularly when the controller is being moved around rapidly in different orientations while the user generates various punching actions. If a single infrared frequency is used, for example, different codes may be embedded into the signal so that when received, it will be recognized as one of a jab, uppercut or cross punch, for example.
In addition, the hand controller may be fitted with one or more keys. Key 1 and key 2 are illustrated in the attached Figures. The keys are used not for punching, but rather for other actions. For example, the user may move forward or backward, kick an opponent, pick up and throw an object, jump, or perform other suitable actions.
The signals generated by the hand controls are transmitted to a base unit or console which, in turn, is hooked up to the television or video monitor. A
videocassette recording machine may be interposed between the base unit and the television. The base unit comprises at least one receiver to receive signals from the controllers. The infrared receiver illustrated in the drawings recognizes whether the signal has been generated by the shock sensor to represent a particular punch, or be a key, to represent some other action, by the coding of the signal. The base unit then creates a suitable signal to incorporate the selected action into the program being displayed on the television screen or video monitor, and generates another signal to produce a suitable sound from the television. The sounds of jab, hook or cross and uppercut punches may differ, as may the sounds of moving backwards or forwards, kicking, etc.
For optimal operation of the system, it is important for the base unit to properly recognize the intended signal. Clearly, if multiple signals are generated by the control units simultaneously, a means to choose the signal to be accepted at any particular time must be available. Various suitable protocols are possible.
For example, it may be determined that a punch signal should always be accepted over a simultaneous action signal generated by depressing an action key. This may be appropriate since depressing a key while executing a punch may be an unconscious reflex of the user.
By the same token, the user may generate motion of the controller when depressing an action key. The controller should be able to distinguish whether a true punch is intended or whether a keyed action is desired.
Apart from coding of the various signals themselves, the means to differentiate and choose between competing signals can be based at least partly upon clocks.
For example, a clock can be used to block a signal which follows too closely on the heels of a first signal. In practice, this will allow only one hand to punch at a time. Again, different protocols are possible. For example, using the clocks, it is possible to choose the first signal received as the one to generate an action. Thereafter, a second signal will not be accepted for a specified period of time. Thus, if the left hand commences a punch before the right hand, the left hand punch will be recorded and the right hand punch will not be recorded until a new punch signal is generated.
Alternatively, it may be desired to give preference to signals from one hand.
In that case, any time a right hand signal conflicts with a left hand signal, for example, the right hand signal will be accepted.
As an additional feature, a body unit may be employed. The body unit is worn by the user at an appropriate location. The body unit could be a belt, or a chest plate, or a helmet, depending upon where a physical sensation is desired to be imparted to the user.
The embodiment illustrated is a chest unit or chest plate. The chest plate is provided with some sort of straps or other means to fasten it to the body at the appropriate location. The chest plate does not generate signals to contribute to the action on the television screen or monitor, but instead generates activity at the body of the user corresponding to actions occurring on the television screen or monitor.
In particular, the computer software program stored and run in the base unit, in conjunction with a television or video monitor, may illustrate a boxer or opponent who may be punched and who may punch back. To respond to movement of the character on the television screen, the user may move a hand along with a control unit; the movement is detected by the motion sensor which will register as a signal to block an incoming punch. If the user is not punching or blocking, but is rather resting, the character on the screen will generate a completed punch which appears visually on the television screen or monitor. When that occurs, a signal is generated at the base unit. Multiple transmitters may be employed in the base unit in order to facilitate sending the signal to a user regardless of where the user is standing in relation to the television screen or monitor. When a signal from the base unit is received by a receiver, such as an infrared receiver, on the body unit, a vibration motor in the body unit may be activated. This simulates the feeling of a punch from the character on the television screen having landed on the user's chest. In addition, or alternatively, lights in the body unit may be activated upon receipt of the signal from the base unit at the body unit.

The point of view of the user may be chosen appropriately. For example, in a typical mode, the user standing in the room facing the television will face an opponent on the television screen. When the user lands a punch, the user's gloved hand may appear on the television screen striking the opponent. When the opponent lands a punch, his fist may be shown coming towards the user and perhaps landing at the surface of the television screen or monitor. When the user kicks, the user's foot may appear on the screen. All of these actions may be accompanied by appropriate sounds, as previously described.
Alternatively, the user can become a character on the screen. In that mode, the opponent, rather than facing outwards into the room, will face the user's proxy character across the television screen. In this mode, all the motions generated by the user will appear on the screen including punches, kicks, throwing of objects, etc.
Although a boxing mode has been illustrated, this invention could be adapted to other activities, such as sword fighting, jousting, etc.
Further details of the invention are found in the handwritten description on the following pages.
Variations of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The invention is not to be seen as restricted to the preferred embodiments described.

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Claims (3)

1. An interactive electronic game adapted to be used in conjunction with a television or video monitor comprising:
(1) at least two control units to be held by or attached to the hands of a user;
(2) a base unit adapted to receive wireless signals from the control units, to send signals to a body unit, and to generate video action on the television screen or monitor in response to actions of the user;
(3) the body unit being adapted to be worn on the body of the user and to receive signals from the control unit corresponding to actions occurring in a program displayed on the television screen or monitor;
(4) each said control unit comprising:
(a) a motion sensor adapted to sense motion of the control unit and to generate a sensor signal;
(b) a transmitter adapted to transmit said sensor signal to the base unit;
(5) the base unit comprising:
(a) a pre-recorded computer program adapted to be transmitted to the television screen or monitor comprising an action sequence with which the user may interact;
(b) receivers to receive wireless signals from each of said control units;
(c) computer software embedded in a computing device adapted:
(i) to recognize a first coded signal to be from a first one of said control units;
(ii) using clock means, to determine whether to accept a second signal from said first control unit or a differently coded signal from a second of said control units;
(iii) to generate a signal to be transmitted to the body unit to simulate an action from the program being displayed on the television screen or monitor.

2. The interactive electronic game of Claim 1, wherein each said control unit further comprises an action key adapted to be triggered by the user to generate a signal corresponding to an action to be transmitted to said base unit thereby to incorporate said action into the program displayed on the television screen or monitor.

3. The interactive electronic game of Claim 1, wherein each said control unit further comprises multiple action keys, each said key adapted to be separately triggered by the user to generate a respective signal corresponding to an action to be transmitted to said base unit thereby to incorporate said action into the program displayed on the television screen or monitor.