CA1183180A - Exercise control for video games - Google Patents
Exercise control for video gamesInfo
- Publication number
- CA1183180A CA1183180A CA000420330A CA420330A CA1183180A CA 1183180 A CA1183180 A CA 1183180A CA 000420330 A CA000420330 A CA 000420330A CA 420330 A CA420330 A CA 420330A CA 1183180 A CA1183180 A CA 1183180A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- signals
- exercise
- video game
- bike
- game
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
- A63F13/40—Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment
- A63F13/42—Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
- A63F13/20—Input arrangements for video game devices
- A63F13/24—Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
- A63F13/245—Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles specially adapted to a particular type of game, e.g. steering wheels
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
- A63F13/80—Special adaptations for executing a specific game genre or game mode
- A63F13/803—Driving vehicles or craft, e.g. cars, airplanes, ships, robots or tanks
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
- A63F13/90—Constructional details or arrangements of video game devices not provided for in groups A63F13/20 or A63F13/25, e.g. housing, wiring, connections or cabinets
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
- G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
- G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
- G06F3/0362—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
- A63F13/20—Input arrangements for video game devices
- A63F13/23—Input arrangements for video game devices for interfacing with the game device, e.g. specific interfaces between game controller and console
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
- A63F13/40—Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
- A63F2300/10—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals
- A63F2300/1025—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals details of the interface with the game device, e.g. USB version detection
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
- A63F2300/10—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals
- A63F2300/1062—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals being specially adapted to a type of game, e.g. steering wheel
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
- A63F2300/60—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program
- A63F2300/6045—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for mapping control signals received from the input arrangement into game commands
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
- A63F2300/80—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game specially adapted for executing a specific type of game
- A63F2300/8017—Driving on land or water; Flying
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Multimedia (AREA)
- Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
Abstract
Abstract of the Disclosure This invention relates to a control link-up between an exercise bike and a video game that translates exercise movements into game play thus making the exercise more enjoyable. The only modification necessary to the exercise bike is to the handlebars. They have inner and outer sleeves that are relatively rotatable and simulate the joystick move-ments of a video game.
Claims (4)
1. A game control link-up between an exercise bike and a video game comprising a first set of signals initiated by hand controlled movements on the bike, said signals going directly into the video game.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein a second set of signals initiated by leg controlled movements on the bike override the first set of signals to change the game response to the first set of signals.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein both sets of signals are fed through a black box and then into the video game.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the black box has a range of difficulty.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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CA000420330A CA1183180A (en) | 1983-01-26 | 1983-01-26 | Exercise control for video games |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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CA000420330A CA1183180A (en) | 1983-01-26 | 1983-01-26 | Exercise control for video games |
Publications (1)
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CA1183180A true CA1183180A (en) | 1985-02-26 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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CA000420330A Expired CA1183180A (en) | 1983-01-26 | 1983-01-26 | Exercise control for video games |
Country Status (1)
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CA (1) | CA1183180A (en) |
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5001632A (en) * | 1989-12-22 | 1991-03-19 | Hall Tipping Justin | Video game difficulty level adjuster dependent upon player's aerobic activity level during exercise |
WO1991009374A1 (en) * | 1989-12-20 | 1991-06-27 | Hall Tipping Justin | Exercise and video game device |
USRE34728E (en) * | 1988-12-20 | 1994-09-13 | Heartbeat Corp. | Video game difficulty level adjuster dependent upon player's aerobic activity level during exercise |
US5568928A (en) * | 1995-02-01 | 1996-10-29 | Exertron, Inc. | Video game controller for use with an exercise apparatus |
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1983
- 1983-01-26 CA CA000420330A patent/CA1183180A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
USRE34728E (en) * | 1988-12-20 | 1994-09-13 | Heartbeat Corp. | Video game difficulty level adjuster dependent upon player's aerobic activity level during exercise |
WO1991009374A1 (en) * | 1989-12-20 | 1991-06-27 | Hall Tipping Justin | Exercise and video game device |
US5001632A (en) * | 1989-12-22 | 1991-03-19 | Hall Tipping Justin | Video game difficulty level adjuster dependent upon player's aerobic activity level during exercise |
US5568928A (en) * | 1995-02-01 | 1996-10-29 | Exertron, Inc. | Video game controller for use with an exercise apparatus |
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Legal Events
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