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Laser light sword

  • US 20010024973A1
  • Filed: 12/07/2000
  • Published: 09/27/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/10/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A simulated laser light sword comprising:

  • a handle;

    a pair of dual axis accelerometers mounted within the handle for sensing sword movements;

    a joystick control positioned along one end of said handle for controlling sword movements;

    a light source positioned at said one end;

    a receptacle opening at said one handle end adjacent said light source;

    a microswitch mounted on said handle, said microswitch having control buttons for controlling program functions;

    a source of power for actuating said light sword;

    a circuit board within said handle having connections to said microswitch, accelerometers and joystick;

    a translucent simulated blade engaging said receptacle opening and extending outwardly from said handle for a given length, said blade being illuminated by said light source upon actuation of said power source; and

    connection means extending from the other end of said handle for connecting said circuit board, microswitch, accelerometers and joystick to a computer having a software program and display screen for interaction with the sensing and control elements of said light sword and displaying said movements on said screen.

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