Motion-Sensing Controller for Immersive Music Games
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Solution Overview
Problem
Music-based video games lack the immersive experience of performing in front of an audience, as traditional input controllers do not effectively simulate the physical aspects of playing a musical performance, limiting the realism and engagement for players.
Innovation Solution
The method involves using a compute device to command the presentation of a game scene, including a crowd, and determining the game player's orientation and motion to dynamically change the scene and crowd responses, allowing for a more immersive experience by integrating physical movements into the gameplay.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional input controllers are used for music-based video games, then the controller can be used with a wide variety of video games (versatility), but the controller does not effectively simulate the physical aspects of playing a musical performance (realism)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements motion sensing capabilities that detect dynamic physical movements of the player and translate them into game inputs. This allows the controller to adapt to natural musical performance gestures while maintaining compatibility with existing game systems through standard communication protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces motion sensing technology as an intermediary between the player's physical movements and the game controller inputs. This intermediary layer captures orientation and motion data, converting physical performance into digital signals that enhance realism while preserving universal controller functionality.
2Device complexity
If traditional input controllers are used, then the device complexity remains low, but the immersive experience of performing in front of an audience is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical input mechanisms with motion sensing technology that detects orientation and physical movements. This substitution maintains simple controller hardware while dramatically enhancing the immersive experience by capturing natural performance gestures and translating them into game actions.
3Manufacturing precision
If player motion is detected to enhance realism, then the immersive experience improves, but the device complexity and measurement requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements motion sensing capabilities that serve multiple functions: detecting orientation, capturing performance gestures, and providing immersive feedback. This multi-functional approach enhances realism while consolidating sensing requirements into a unified system that manages complexity through integrated design.
Data Source
AI summary
A music-based video game provides for game play based, in part, on a game player's physical performance. The game player's physical performance can be used to modify game play aspects and game play events, for example, the view or behavior of a crowd scene. A representation of a musician may be provided, with the musician mimicking movements of the game player.