Wireless Vest Feedback System for Video Game Controllers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tactile feedback systems in videogame environments, such as vibrating game controllers, can sometimes hinder gameplay control and are not sufficiently improved upon, necessitating more efficient and effective feedback solutions.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a game controller and a vest that communicate wirelessly to provide tactile feedback, where the game controller transmits signals to the vest, which activates motors with weights to create vibrations on specific areas of the user's body, enhancing the gaming experience by providing localized feedback without interfering with controller handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a vibrating game controller is used to provide tactile feedback, then the user receives feedback during gameplay, but the vibration interferes with controller handling and makes gameplay more difficult to control
Solution Approach 1:
The feedback mechanism is extracted from the game controller and placed in a separate vest worn by the user. The controller transmits feedback signals wirelessly to the vest, which then generates tactile feedback through motors with weights. This separation removes the interfering vibration from the controller while preserving the feedback function.
Solution Approach 2:
A wireless communication system acts as an intermediary between the game controller and the feedback mechanism. The controller sends feedback signals through wireless transmission (infrared or radio frequency) to the vest, which then executes the tactile feedback. This intermediary enables feedback delivery without requiring physical vibration in the controller.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple feedback devices are placed on the vest at different portions, then localized tactile feedback can be provided to enhance gameplay realism, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The feedback system is segmented into multiple independent feedback devices, each positioned at different portions of the vest (shoulders, chest, back). Each device can be independently controlled to provide localized feedback corresponding to specific game events, enabling adaptable and versatile tactile feedback while maintaining modular simplicity.
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
This solution enhances gameplay realism and control by providing targeted, wireless tactile feedback to the user, improving the overall gaming experience without the drawbacks of traditional vibrating controllers.
Implementation Method 1
The first feedback device includes at least one circuit configured to actuate a first plurality of motors, and the second feedback device includes at least one circuit configured to actuate a second plurality of motors
Implementation Method 2
the first signal includes a first infrared signal at a first wavelength and the second signal includes a second infrared signal at a second wavelength
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AI summary
In accordance with the present disclosure a system for providing feedback in response to a video game is provided. The system includes: a game controller configured to receive signal(s) from a video game indicating first and second feedback response(s) and a vest configured to provide feedback in response to receiving a communication from the game controller. The game controller includes a first and a second transmitter configured to transmit a first and a second signal indicating the first and second feedback response, respectively. The vest includes: a first and a second receiver configured to receive the first and second signal from the first and second transmitter, a first feedback and second device that provides feedback in response to the first and second signal, the first and second feedback device being disposed on a first and second portion of the vest, respectively.