WO2003099075A1 - Piece de mobilier pour jeu - Google Patents

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WO2003099075A1
WO2003099075A1 PCT/US2003/016149 US0316149W WO03099075A1 WO 2003099075 A1 WO2003099075 A1 WO 2003099075A1 US 0316149 W US0316149 W US 0316149W WO 03099075 A1 WO03099075 A1 WO 03099075A1
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furniture
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backrest portion
backrest
speaker assembly
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Jonathan Mafrice
Michael Feldman
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Pyramat, Llc
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Publication of WO2003099075A1 publication Critical patent/WO2003099075A1/fr
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/14—Beach chairs ; Chairs for outdoor use, e.g. chairs for relaxation or sun-tanning
    • A47C1/146—Beach chairs ; Chairs for outdoor use, e.g. chairs for relaxation or sun-tanning of legless type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C21/00—Attachments for beds, e.g. sheet holders, bed-cover holders; Ventilating, cooling or heating means in connection with bedsteads or mattresses
    • A47C21/003—Lighting, radio, telephone or the like connected to the bedstead
    • 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
    • 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
    • A63F13/98—Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers

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  • the field of the invention is furniture containing electronic components.
  • U.S. patent 5857986 to Moriyasu teaches a chair having vibration devices in the backrest and seat of the chair. The vibration devices add to a user's multimedia experience while operating a computer. Although the chair described in the '986 patent did not appear to be significantly deformed by the addition of the vibrating devices, the chair lacked many integral electronic components such as speakers, display, and j oy stick.
  • U.S. Patent 6102476 to May et al. teaches furniture that includes an integrated computer.
  • the -furniture is described as having large thick cushions and wide arm rests to accommodate the computer components including speakers. While the computer components appears to aid in the functionality of the chair as a whole, again the chair is relatively large and bulky looking. Additionally, the functionality of the chair as an article of furniture is not enhanced by the presence of the computer components. If anything, the presence of the computer components detracts from the function the item as a piece of furniture.
  • the present invention provides an article of furniture having a backrest portion that is substantially supported by an electronic component such as a speaker assembly, preferred embodiments, the item of furniture is a mat having speakers that direct sound toward and through the backrest toward the user's back.
  • a further aspect includes electronic ports that are housed in the backrest.
  • the inventive subject matter is directed toward an item of furniture that has an electronics housing providing a -furniture function.
  • a speaker assembly can provide support for a backrest under the weight of a user. This is especially important because configurations which utilize basic furniture support structures are likely to muffle sound and vibration from the speaker assembly.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an article of -furniture having a backrest supported by a speaker assembly.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a folded article of furniture.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of an article of furniture having a backrest supported by a speaker assembly and a footrest supported by a display assembly.
  • Fig. 4 is a rear view of an article of furniture having ports in the backrest.
  • an item of -furniture is a mat 100 generally comprises a backrest 110 having a speaker assembly 120, and a seat portion 130.
  • the speaker assembly 120 provides substantial support for the backrest 110.
  • Substantial support means that the article of furniture does not collapse or substantially lose its shape under a weiglit of a human using it for its intended function.
  • Substantial support in relation to the backrest shown in Fig. 1 is that which is sufficient to maintain the backrest in substantially the shape shown in Fig. 1 - even while a user is leaning back against it.
  • a speaker assembly is made generally of speaker components (e.g. a magnet, diaphragm, cone, woofer, and so on) and a rigid outer housing.
  • a speaker assembly may or may not have a housing per se since the speaker assembly itself may provide the substantial support referred to above. In any case, projection of sound from the speaker will not be obstructed by a housing because the speaker is advantageously mounted into the housing.
  • a speaker assembly be constructed in a shape that approximates the shape of the item it is supporting. For example, in Fig. 1, the shape of the speaker assembly approximates the shape of the backrest (i.e. it is triangular) and therefore it provides support for maintaining the backrest in its intended position, hi less preferred embodiments, the shape of the backrest and speaker assembly can vary, however, only to a degree that still maintains support for the backrest.
  • the seat portion 130 as well as the outer portion of the backrest 120 are made essentially of a foam product.
  • the seat and backrest can however comprise other relatively soft materials including down, Styrofoam® or other polystyrene, cotton, and so on.
  • the entire mat has a readily removable cover that can be cleaned and/or replaced.
  • covers may be made of vinyl, cotton, and other suitable materials.
  • Fig. 2 depicts a mat 200 in a folded configuration.
  • the folded mat 200 has a handle 210 strategically located to allow easy transportability of the folded mat.
  • Transportable with respect to a folded mat being transportable, means that the mat is light enough (e.g. under 40 lbs., preferably under 10 lbs., and most preferably equal to or less than about 7 lbs.) and small enough (e.g.
  • the segmented seat portion 220 surrounds the backrest portion providing at least some degree of protection for the speaker components 230 and game ports (not shown). It should be appreciated that various other configurations are also contemplated, and particularly include those in which the seat portion does not fold about the backrest portion. A seat portion, for example, may roll around a backrest portion or not even transform at all.
  • a mat 300 is generally comprised of a seat portion 310, a backrest 320, and a footrest 330.
  • Footrest 330 is similarly shaped and sized to backrest 320, although neither similar shape nor similar size is a requirement herein.
  • a preferred footrest comprises an electronic component which may include speakers, web conferencing components, and gaming enhancing elements (e.g. vibrating means).
  • the footrest 330 has a display screen 335 that is within view of a person using the mat. It should be appreciated that a user of the mat may put her feet upon the footrest, in which case, the display provides substantial support under the weight of the user.
  • a display screen may be any device suitable for displaying an image and/or graphics including a flat panel T.N.
  • the display screen will be susceptible to receiving input from a game controller (e.g. XBOXTM, playstationTM), computer, or other device transmitting data or electromagnetic signals.
  • a game controller e.g. XBOXTM, playstationTM
  • computer or other device transmitting data or electromagnetic signals.
  • additional or alternative support components even non-electronic components can be housed in the footrest or backrest.
  • Fig. 4 shows a mat 400 with a backrest 410 housing ports 420 for electronic devices.
  • a port is generally an interface that allows for connection to a device such as a peripheral device. Examples of a port include an RS-232, a parallel port, a serial port, a network port, a SCSI interface, audio and video inputs and outputs, a USB, a WI-FI (802.11) receiver and so on.
  • Ports may be susceptible to receiving both wired and wireless transmissions and an item of furniture according to the present invention may have multiple uses.
  • One especially contemplated use includes a home appliance center which allows for control of lights, ovens, heating systems, alarm systems, stereo systems, T.N.s, digital video discs, and other home appliances.
  • Some embodiments will, therefore, have a resident microprocessor as well as means for storing data including video game scores.
  • game ports are preferred to be located on the non-user side 425 of the backrest (the user side of the backrest is the side that the user leans against). This is so because the ports are easily accessible when the mat is in an unfolded configuration yet the ports are protected when the mat is in a folded configuration.
  • game ports can be located anywhere on the item of furniture including the user side of the backrest.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
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  • Chair Legs, Seat Parts, And Backrests (AREA)
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Abstract

L'invention a trait à une pièce de mobilier pour jeu comportant un composant électronique qui supporte la pièce de mobilier. Une pièce de mobilier préférée est un tapis de jeu (100) possédant un dossier (110) qui est sensiblement supporté par un ensemble haut-parleur (120).
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