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Controlling actions in a video game unit
US8947347B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8947347-B2 |
| Application number | US-38172106-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | Aug 27, 2003 |
| Publication date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
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Sound processing methods and apparatus are provided. A sound capture unit is configured to identify one or more sound sources. The sound capture unit generates data capable of being analyzed to determine a listening zone at which to process sound to the substantial exclusion of sounds outside the listening zone. Sound captured and processed for the listening zone may be used for interactivity with the computer program. The listening zone may be adjusted based on the location of a sound source. One or more listening zones may be pre-calibrated. The apparatus may optionally include an image capture unit configured to capture one or more image frames. The listening zone may be adjusted based on the image. A video game unit may be controlled by generating inertial, optical and/or acoustic signals with a controller and tracking a position and/or orientation of the controller using the inertial, acoustic and/or optical signal.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for controlling actions in a video game unit having a hand held controller configured for three-dimensional movement, the method comprising configuring a processor for: receiving an inertial signal from an inertial sensor on the controller; receiving an optical signal generated with one or more light sources on the controller; determining a current position of the controller using the inertial signal, the current position determined using the in…
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- What does patent US8947347B2 cover?
- Sound processing methods and apparatus are provided. A sound capture unit is configured to identify one or more sound sources. The sound capture unit generates data capable of being analyzed to determine a listening zone at which to process sound to the substantial exclusion of sounds outside the listening zone. Sound captured and processed for the listening zone may be used for interactivity w…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Mao Xiaodong, Marks Richard L, Zalewski Gary M, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04R1/406. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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