GAMING OBJECT WITH ORIENTATION SENSOR FOR INTERACTING WITH A DISPLAY AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH

• US 20080318681A1
• Filed: 06/02/2008
• Published: 12/25/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 06/22/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Avago Technologies International Sales Pte Limited (Broadcom, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Broadcom Corporation (Broadcom, Inc.)
• Inventors: Rofougaran, Maryam, Rofougaran, Ahmadreza (Reza)
• Granted Patent: US 9,547,080 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 463/39
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/211 using inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers or gyroscopes
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/212 using sensors worn by the player, e.g. for measuring heart beat or leg activity
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/213 comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells A63F13/219, A63F13/655 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/235 using a wireless connection, e.g. infrared or piconet
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/57 Simulating properties, behaviour or motion of objects in the game world, e.g. computing tyre load in a car race game A63F13/56 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/573 using trajectories of game objects, e.g. of a golf ball according to the point of impact
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/825 Fostering virtual characters
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/1012 involving biosensors worn by the player, e.g. for measuring heart beat, limb activity
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/1031 using a wireless connection, e.g. Bluetooth, infrared connections
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/5553 user representation in the game field, e.g. avatar
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 13/003 Bistatic radar systems; Multistatic radar systems
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 13/426 Scanning radar, e.g. 3D radar G01S13/66 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 13/723 by using numerical data
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 13/878 Combination of several spaced transmitters or receivers of known location for determining the position of a transponder or a reflector G01S13/874 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 7/412 based on a comparison between measured values and known or stored values
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/011 Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality blind teaching G09B21/00
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/012 Head tracking input arrangements
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0346 with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/045 using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact

Abstract

A gaming object includes an orientation sensor that generates orientation data in response to the orientation of the gaming object. An actuator that generates interaction data in response to an action of a user. A transceiver sends an RF signal to a game device that indicates the orientation data and the interaction data. The game device generates display data for display on a display device that contains at least one interactive item, and wherein the at least one interactive item is interactive in response to the orientation data and the interaction data.

Claims

1. A gaming object comprising:

an orientation sensor that generates orientation data in response to the orientation of the gaming object;

an actuator that generates interaction data in response to an action of a user; and

a transceiver coupled to send an RF signal to a game device, wherein the RF signal indicates the orientation data and the interaction data;

wherein the game device generates display data for display on a display device that contains at least one interactive item, and wherein the at least one interactive item is interactive in response to the orientation data and the interaction data.

2. The gaming object of claim 1 wherein the at least one interactive item includes a menu item that is selectable when an orientation of the gaming object corresponds to an orientation in alignment with the menu item when the interaction data is received.

3. The gaming object of claim 2 wherein the menu item is highlighted when the orientation of the gaming object corresponds to an orientation in alignment with the menu item.

4. The gaming object of claim 1 wherein the at least one interactive item includes a graphics item displayed in conjunction with a game and wherein an interaction is generated when an orientation of the gaming object corresponds to an orientation in alignment with the graphics item.

5. The gaming object of claim 1 wherein the actuator includes at least one of:

a button, a joy-stick and thumb wheel.

6. The gaming object of claim 1 wherein the actuator includes a capacitive sensor.

7. The gaming object of claim 6 wherein the capacitive sensor includes at least one of:

a capacitive pad, a capacitive touchpad or a capacitive touch screen.

8. The gaming object of claim 6 wherein the capacitive sensor is further operable to generate user data that includes at least one of:

an audio output command, an audio input command, a set-up command, gaming data, preferences data, product registration data, and authentication data.

9. The gaming object of claim 6 wherein the capacitive sensor is further operable to generate biofeedback data.

10. The gaming object of claim 9 wherein the game device adjusts a game parameter of a game based on the biofeedback data.

11. The gaming object of claim 1 wherein orientation sensor includes a photo sensor that generates the user data based on an optical signal from the display device.

12. The gaming object of claim 1 wherein orientation sensor includes a plurality of sensors and wherein an orientation of the gaming object is determined based on the relative positions of the plurality of sensors.

13. A gaming object comprising:

a capacitive sensor that generates user data in response to an action of a user; and

a transceiver coupled to send an RF signal to a game device, wherein the RF signal indicates the user data;

wherein the game device executes a gaming application that is based the user data.

14. The gaming object of claim 13 wherein the capacitive sensor includes at least one of:

a capacitive pad, a capacitive touchpad or a capacitive touch screen.

15. The gaming object of claim 13 wherein the user data includes at least one of:

an audio output command, an audio input command, a set-up command, gaming data, preferences data, product registration data, and authentication data.

16. The gaming object of claim 13 wherein the user data includes biofeedback data.

17. The gaming object of claim 16 wherein the game device adjusts a game parameter of the gaming application based on the biofeedback data.

18. The gaming object of claim 13 wherein the user data indicates a manner in which a user grasps the gaming object.

19. A method comprising:

generating orientation data in response to the orientation of a gaming object;

generating interaction data in response to an action of a user; and

sending an RF signal to a game device, wherein the RF signal indicates the orientation data and the interaction data;

generating display data for display on a display device that contains at least one interactive item, wherein the at least one interactive item is interactive in response to the orientation data and the interaction data.

20. The method of claim 19 wherein the at least one interactive item includes a menu item that is selectable and wherein the method further comprises:

selecting the menu item when an orientation of the gaming object corresponds to an orientation in alignment with the menu item when the interaction data is received.

21. The method of claim 20 further comprising:

highlighting the menu item when the orientation of the gaming object corresponds to an orientation in alignment with the menu item.

22. The method of claim 19 wherein the at least one interactive item includes a graphics item displayed in conjunction with a game, and wherein the method further comprises:

generating an interaction when an orientation of the gaming object corresponds to an orientation in alignment with the graphics item.

23. The method of claim 19 further comprising:

generating user data via a capacitive sensor that includes at least one of;

an audio output command, an audio input command, a set-up command, gaming data, preferences data, product registration data, and authentication data.

24. The method of claim 23 wherein the user data indicates a manner in which a user grasps a gaming object.

25. The method of claim 19 further comprising:

generating biofeedback data via a capacitive sensor

26. The method of claim 24 further comprising:

adjusting a game parameter of a game based on the biofeedback data.