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Physical data building blocks system for video game interaction

  • US 8,257,157 B2
  • Filed: 02/03/2009
  • Issued: 09/04/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/04/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for physical interaction with a host device application program comprising:

  • a host device with an associated interactive application;

    a plurality of physical building blocks each having at least one connector operable for providing connection paths for input and output for communications to one or more of the remaining blocks in said plurality wherein the at least one connector comprises a first connector moiety further including a power receptacle cylinder and a data receptacle cylinder and a second connector moiety including a power connection mating cylinder and data connection mating cylinder, and providing, means for detection of connection paths through the plurality of physical blocks;

    a bidirectional interface for the connection paths of the plurality of physical blocks to the host device; and

    ,means for altering the interactive application responsive to the connection paths.

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