Physiologically Modulating Videogames or Simulations Which Use Motion-Sensing Input Devices
First Claim
1. A method for modifying the effect of an operator controlled input device on an interactive device to encourage the self-regulation of at least one physiological activity by the operator, the operator controlled input device having motion and/or position-sensing capability, the interactive device comprising a display area that depicts images and an apparatus for receiving at least one input from the operator controlled input device to thus permit the operator to control and interact with at least some of the depicted images, the method for modifying comprising the steps of:
- measuring at least one physiological activity of the operator to obtain at least one physiological signal having a value indicative of the level of the at least one physiological activity; and
modifying the motion and/or position sensing capability of the operator controlled input device in response to (a) changes in the measured at least one physiological signal and/or (b) differences between the measured at least one physiological signal and a corresponding predetermined desired physiological signal level, thereby modifying the ability of the operator to control and interact with at least some of the depicted images.
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Abstract
New types of controllers allow players to make inputs to a video game or simulation by moving the entire controller itself. This capability is typically accomplished using a wireless input device having accelerometers, gyroscopes, and an infrared LED tracking camera. The present invention exploits these wireless motion-sensing technologies to modulate the player'"'"'s movement inputs to the videogame based upon physiological signals. Such biofeedback-modulated video games train valuable mental skills beyond eye-hand coordination. These psychophysiological training technologies enhance personal improvement, not just the diversion, of the user.
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1. A method for modifying the effect of an operator controlled input device on an interactive device to encourage the self-regulation of at least one physiological activity by the operator, the operator controlled input device having motion and/or position-sensing capability, the interactive device comprising a display area that depicts images and an apparatus for receiving at least one input from the operator controlled input device to thus permit the operator to control and interact with at least some of the depicted images, the method for modifying comprising the steps of:
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measuring at least one physiological activity of the operator to obtain at least one physiological signal having a value indicative of the level of the at least one physiological activity; and modifying the motion and/or position sensing capability of the operator controlled input device in response to (a) changes in the measured at least one physiological signal and/or (b) differences between the measured at least one physiological signal and a corresponding predetermined desired physiological signal level, thereby modifying the ability of the operator to control and interact with at least some of the depicted images. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An apparatus for modifying the effect of an operator controlled input device on an interactive device to encourage the self-regulation of at least one physiological activity by the operator, the operator controlled input device having motion and/or position-sensing capability, the interactive device comprising a display area, a processor for depicting images upon the display area, and a receiver device permitting the operator to control and interact with at least some of the depicted images, the modifying apparatus comprising:
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at least one measurement device for measuring at least one physiological activity of the operator to obtain at least one physiological signal having a value indicative of the level of the at least one physiological activity; and at least one modifying device for modifying the motion and/or position sensing capability of the operator controlled input device in response to (a) changes in the measured at least one physiological signal and/or (b) differences between the measured at least one physiological signal and a corresponding predetermined desired physiological signal level, thereby modifying the ability of the operator to control and interact with at least some of the depicted images. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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