SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING FITNESS EQUIPMENT AND EXERCISE
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1. A method of playing a video game comprising:
- providing a game character having a virtual appearance characteristic;
receiving an input signal indicative of a user exercise performance level; and
altering the virtual appearance characteristic in response to receiving the input signal.
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Abstract
The present invention provides systems for and methods of playing a video game that includes providing a game character having a virtual appearance characteristic, receiving an input signal indicative of a user exercise performance level, and altering the virtual appearance characteristic in response to receiving the input signal. Numerous other aspects are disclosed.
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1. A method of playing a video game comprising:
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providing a game character having a virtual appearance characteristic;
receiving an input signal indicative of a user exercise performance level; and
altering the virtual appearance characteristic in response to receiving the input signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of playing a game comprising:
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providing a game character having a virtual appearance characteristic;
receiving an input signal indicative of achievement of a physical goal by a user; and
altering the virtual appearance characteristic in response to receiving the input signal.
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13. A system for playing a game comprising:
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a game system adapted to allow a user to interact with a virtual environment using a game character having a virtual appearance characteristic;
an input device coupled to the game system and adapted to provide an input signal to the game system indicative of an exercise performance level of the user; and
a game adapted to execute on the game system and further adapted to alter the virtual appearance characteristic in response to receiving the input signal. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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