Entertainment console with integrated printing
First Claim
1. A video game console device including:
- a connector that connects to at least one detachable interactive program storage device;
a processor configured to execute an interactive program stored on said storage device, execution of said program causing the generation of images for display on a display;
communication means to enable operational interaction from at least one device during execution of said program;
an integral printer apparatus including a printhead, ink supply unit, and print media feeder; and
said printer apparatus being operatively associated with the processor to print out onto print media images relevant to said interactive program.
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Abstract
In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a video game console device including means to receive detachable interactive program storage means for execution by the console, processing and operating means for executing the interactive program stored on the detachable interactive program storage means for delivery to a video output, communication means to enable operational interaction input from external control devices during execution of the program, an integral printer apparatus including a printhead, ink supply unit, and print media feed means, the printer apparatus being operatively associated with the processing and operating means to print out images relevant to the interactive program.
In the preferred form, the console is designed for use with a detachable controller module that includes a variety of interactive control devices such as joysticks and control buttons. This controller may communicate with the console by wireless communication means such as the new “Bluetooth” system or by cable or other suitable means.
Preferably, the integral printer apparatus includes an internal print media supply unit.
In the preferred form, the print media is in the form of sheets of paper or card and the print media supply unit and ink supply unit are jointly housed in a replaceable cartridge assembly.
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1. A video game console device including:
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a connector that connects to at least one detachable interactive program storage device;
a processor configured to execute an interactive program stored on said storage device, execution of said program causing the generation of images for display on a display;
communication means to enable operational interaction from at least one device during execution of said program;
an integral printer apparatus including a printhead, ink supply unit, and print media feeder; and
said printer apparatus being operatively associated with the processor to print out onto print media images relevant to said interactive program. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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