Mesh Network Game Controller with VoIP and Position Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current game systems lack integration of motion detection and indoor positioning capabilities with voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP) functionality, limiting immersive gaming experiences and practical applications such as home automation and patient monitoring.
Innovation Solution
A mesh network-based game system incorporating VoIP capabilities, motion detectors, and indoor position determination using ZigBee technology, allowing players to interact with various home appliances and providing location information through triangulation and RF signal analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If game controller integrates multiple functions (motion detection, VoIP, positioning), then functionality and versatility improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple previously separate functions (motion detection, VoIP communication, indoor positioning, and game control) into a single integrated game controller device. This merging approach allows the controller to serve multiple purposes simultaneously, improving versatility while managing complexity through unified hardware and software architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The game controller is designed as a universal device capable of performing diverse functions including gaming control, voice-over-IP telephone calls, motion-based gesture recognition, and indoor position determination. This multi-functionality is achieved through integrating various sensors (accelerometers, position detectors) and communication modules within a single controller unit.
2Ease of operation
If motion detectors enable immersive gaming interactions, then user experience improves, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The motion detectors and position sensors operate periodically rather than continuously, activating only when needed for specific gaming interactions or when the controller detects significant movement. This periodic operation reduces energy consumption while maintaining immersive gaming experience when required.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables immersive gaming experiences, home automation, and patient monitoring by integrating motion detection, VoIP, and indoor positioning, enhancing user interaction with home appliances and improving safety and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a mesh network (such as a ZigBee mesh network, for example), a game controller coupled to the mesh network; and a display device coupled to the mesh network
Implementation Method 2
the one or more motion detectors allow a player to perform one of: wield the controller like a sword, wave the controller like a conductor's baton, swing the controller like a baseball bat
Implementation Method 3
The controller can acquire in-door position information through wireless signals from one or more mesh network appliances to provide location information. Triangulation can be used for in-door position determination.
Implementation Method 4
Radio signal strength, RF time of arrival, or RF angle of arrival information can be used for position determination
Implementation Method 5
the mesh network game controller comprises a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone
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AI summary
Systems and methods are disclosed having a mesh network such as a ZigBee mesh network, a game controller coupled to the mesh network; and a display device coupled to the mesh network.