Simulated handlebar twist-grip control of a simulated vehicle using a hand-held inertial sensing remote controller

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8226484
APP PUB NO 20110053691A1
SERIAL NO

12606738

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A hand-held Wii remote controller for a video game system is adapted to simulating motion control for a motorcycle, jet skis, or other vehicle steered by handlebars. The player holds the remote horizontally with one hand on each end, parallel to a TV display screen, and can control simulated motorcycle operations using inertial sensing. For example, rotating the handheld remote about its orthogonal X/Y/Z axes as pitch (throttle accelerate/decelerate), yaw (steering left/right), and roll (leaning left/right into a turn) can be used as control inputs. In addition, the player can emulate a more aggressive, real-world lean into turns by rocking side-to-side on an optional balance board.

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NINTENDO OF AMERICA INC4820 150TH AVENUE N E REDMOND WA 98052

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Bryant, Jonathan Bellevue, US 2 37
Lee, Yoonjoon Redmond, US 14 177
Vorodi, Richard Redmond, US 1 35

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