3D Controller With Vibration

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Industry3D controller with vibrationInventors: Armstrong, Brad A. (Carson City,

NV, US) Application Number: 09/715532

Publication Date: 06/14/2005 Filing Date: 11/16/2000

Introduction Similar to the Wii ControllerSue Nitendo for copy of patentWon initially but lost to appeal 2 years later

Commercialisation PlanIntegration of new technologies

E.g Wii uses infrared sensor for motion detection, use Bluetooth or Wifi instead

Identify new markets and applications Use for Medical Analysis of Motion (e.g. Physiotherapy,

Rehabilitation)Joint Venture with Game Console Producers

Lease of patent for $$$Research & Development

More features (e.g. 4D application, introduce a few of the 5 senses)

Smaller, Lighter Increase transmission range

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