Wearable input device
First Claim
1. A wearable input device for a game, comprising:
- a primary circuit comprising a power source and a primary coil for generating a magnetic field; and
one or more movable secondary circuits each comprising an LC tank circuit,wherein the wearable input device is configured to generate a control signal for the game based on positions of the one or more secondary circuits relative to the magnetic field.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for integrating LC circuits into a user'"'"'s jewelry for controlling systems such as computer games. The resonant frequency of the circuit at each of multiple rings worn by the user may be adjustable. A secondary coil within each ring may be moved in relation to the magnetic field generated by a primary coil that may be part of another piece of jewelry, such as a watch or a bracelet, to generate control signals. The magnetic field may inductively couple and power the rings, which may each contain an LC tank circuit. If powered, each of these circuits may oscillate at its resonant frequency. A receiver system may comprise an antenna and a tuning circuit to detect a resonant frequency as an input to control moves of a character within a game, for example for use with heads-up displays (HUDs) for augmented reality applications.
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1. A wearable input device for a game, comprising:
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a primary circuit comprising a power source and a primary coil for generating a magnetic field; and one or more movable secondary circuits each comprising an LC tank circuit, wherein the wearable input device is configured to generate a control signal for the game based on positions of the one or more secondary circuits relative to the magnetic field. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for providing input to a computer game, comprising:
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providing a first piece of jewelry comprising a power source and a primary coil; providing one or more secondary pieces of jewelry each comprising an LC tank circuit; generating a current in the primary coil to generate a magnetic field; and generating a control signal for the game based on positions of the one or more secondary circuits relative to the magnetic field. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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