Vibrating Gaming Vest

• US 20120190460A1
• Filed: 01/21/2011
• Published: 07/26/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 01/21/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Them They, LLC
• Original Assignee: Them They, LLC
• Inventors: Sessions, Cecil
• Application Number:
  US13/011,698
• Publication Number:
  US 20120190460A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 463/47
• 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 13/98 Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/302 specially adapted for receiving control signals not targeted to a display device or game input means, e.g. vibrating driver's seat, scent dispenser

Abstract

A video game console accessory providing a vest with sensory feedback rumblers at various positions on a vest. The game console may now provide sensory feedback to the game player by coordinating what occurs visually in the game with a physical sensation experienced by the game player. The rumblers are positioned against the gamer'"'"'s torso to provide dynamic sensations to increase realism experienced during game play. Each rumbler is independently controlled. An optional feature is the availability of various skins to alter the appearance of the device and to match a particular theme of the game played.

Claims

1. A video game accessory comprising a vest, a plurality of rumblers and a controller assembly;

Said vest has a front panel dimensioned to substantially cover the front of a human torso and a rear panel dimensioned to substantially cover the back of a human torso;

Said front panel and said rear panel are joined by a plurality of straps that effectively form a vest that is wearable by a human;

Said front panel and said rear panel each has a first surface and a second surface;

Said plurality of rumblers are affixed in predetermined locations to the first surfaces of each the front panel and rear panel;

Said controller assembly is affixed to said vest;

Said controller further comprising a power supply and a processor;

Said processor interfaces with a video game console and receives an input from said game console;

Said input is comprised of discrete instruction to activate any of the individual rumblers independently.

2. A video game accessory as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that said power supply is either a rechargeable battery pack or a replaceable battery.

3. A video game accessory as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that said second surface of said front panel has a means to accept and ornamental themed skin.

4. A video game accessory as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that are between four and ten rumblers are affixed in predetermined locations to the first surfaces of each the front panel and rear panel.

5. A video game accessory as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that said front panel and said rear panel are constructed of either a rigid plastic or a semi-rigid plastic.

6. A video game accessory as disclosed in claim 1 further characterized in that said input from said game console is comprised of a wireless signal received by said controller assembly.