Method and apparatus for operatively controlling a virtual reality scenario with a physically demanding interface
First Claim
1. A user interface device enabling a user to perform a physically demanding activity to manipulate a virtual reality scenario comprising:
- a base in the form of a platform and including a top surface to directly support a user thereon;
an elongated rod attached to said base and manipulable by said user to control said virtual reality scenario; and
a sensing unit to measure manipulation of said elongated rod by said user;
wherein said base includes a processor coupled to said sensing unit to process data relating to said measured manipulation to facilitate control of said virtual reality scenario in accordance with said manipulation of said elongated rod by said user.
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Abstract
A safe, physically demanding interface device for children or other users to play video games according to the present invention includes a base and a joystick or control rod. The base supports a significant portion or the entirety of the child weight (e.g., supports a child in a seated or standing position), while the joystick is manipulable by the child to play the games. The device is configured to force the child to utilize many of the large muscle groups to interact with the game. Since the child weight is supported by the base, the interface device is stable (e.g., unlikely to tip or move) and, therefore, provides for safe, compelling video game play for users either alone or with other users.
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1. A user interface device enabling a user to perform a physically demanding activity to manipulate a virtual reality scenario comprising:
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a base in the form of a platform and including a top surface to directly support a user thereon;
an elongated rod attached to said base and manipulable by said user to control said virtual reality scenario; and
a sensing unit to measure manipulation of said elongated rod by said user;
wherein said base includes a processor coupled to said sensing unit to process data relating to said measured manipulation to facilitate control of said virtual reality scenario in accordance with said manipulation of said elongated rod by said user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method of enabling a user to perform a physically demanding activity to manipulate a virtual reality scenario via a user interface device including a base and an elongated rod attached to said base and manipulable by said user to control said virtual reality scenario, said method comprising:
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(a) directly supporting a user on a top surface of said base, wherein said base is in the form of a platform and includes a processor;
(b) measuring manipulation of said elongated rod by said user; and
(c) processing data relating to said measured manipulation, via said processor, to facilitate control of said virtual reality scenario in accordance with said manipulation of said elongated rod by said user. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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