Motion Assessment Using a Game Controller
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1. An apparatus for motion assessment of an individual in connection with interactive media, comprising:
- a plurality of participant locations;
a video camera at each participant location for capturing movements of each participant at each said participant location; and
a processor programmed to execute instructions for comparing said captured movements of each participant at each of said participant locations against any of a reference movement, an expected or elicited movement, or a movement of one or more other participants.
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Abstract
A technique is disclosed for motion assessment of an individual using a game controller in connection with interactive media, e.g. a multiplayer game, such as Simon says, where game play is based, at least in part, upon coordinated or directed physical interaction of multiple players.
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1. An apparatus for motion assessment of an individual in connection with interactive media, comprising:
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a plurality of participant locations; a video camera at each participant location for capturing movements of each participant at each said participant location; and a processor programmed to execute instructions for comparing said captured movements of each participant at each of said participant locations against any of a reference movement, an expected or elicited movement, or a movement of one or more other participants. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer implemented method for motion assessment of an individual in connection with interactive media, comprising the steps of:
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providing a plurality of participant locations; capturing movements of each participant at each said participant location with a video camera; and comparing said captured movements of each participant at each of said participant locations against any of a reference movement, an expected or elicited movement, or a movement of one or more other participants. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. An electronic storage medium containing computer instructions for executing a method for motion assessment of an individual in connection with interactive media, comprising the steps of:
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providing a plurality of participant locations; capturing movements of each participant at each said participant location with a video camera; and comparing said captured movements of each participant at each of said participant locations against any of a reference movement, an expected or elicited movement, or a movement of one or more other participants.
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