Simulated degradation features for remotely controlled vehicles
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1. A remotely controlled vehicle comprising:
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a propulsion device provided on the housing for translating the vehicle;
a receiver provided on the housing for receiving signals from a remote control, the receiver being in communication with the propulsion device for controlling the propulsion of the vehicle; and
a body having at least one translatable body component adapted for translation from a first position to a second position upon impact of the vehicle for simulating an appearance of a damaged vehicle.
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Abstract
Various degradation features are disclosed for a remotely controlled vehicle. Translatable body components are disclosed for simulating damage to a vehicle. Impact sensors may be provided for detecting an impact to the vehicle and modifying operation of the vehicle in response to an impact. A timer may be provided for hampering operations of the vehicle as a function of time for simulating real life conditions. Controls, and methods associated with these features are disclosed as well as games for utilizing the degradation features.
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20 Claims
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1. A remotely controlled vehicle comprising:
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a housing; a propulsion device provided on the housing for translating the vehicle; a receiver provided on the housing for receiving signals from a remote control, the receiver being in communication with the propulsion device for controlling the propulsion of the vehicle; and a body having at least one translatable body component adapted for translation from a first position to a second position upon impact of the vehicle for simulating an appearance of a damaged vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A remotely controlled vehicle comprising:
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a housing; a propulsion device provided on the housing for translating the vehicle; a receiver provided on the housing for receiving signals from a remote control and conveying the signals to the propulsion device; and a controller in communication with one of the receiver and the remote control for controlling the propulsion of the vehicle; wherein the controller alters the signals to the propulsion device to simulate operation of a vehicle requiring maintenance. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing a method comprising:
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receiving a signal associated with manually input controls for driving a remotely controlled vehicle; transmitting a signal to a propulsion device of the vehicle corresponding to the manually input controls; and transmitting a modified signal to the propulsion device associated with the manually input controls to simulate a vehicle requiring maintenance. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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