Class 273/442 - Simulated vehicle

Subclass of Class 273 - Amusement devices: games
Definition: Apparatus wherein the game element being maneuvered is a
No. of patents: 80
Last issue date: 01/08/2008

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7316618	Steering wheel controller for use with embedded portable game system A controller of a portable game machine comprises a steering wheel having a body and a rotary unit; a base for locating a portable game machine; a supporting frame for supporting the seat to the steering wheel; and a steering wheel seat for supporting the rotary uni...	01/08/2008
7303515	Exercise apparatus and method An exercise apparatus includes a support defining a first sliding surface and at least one hand-held sliding device that defines that defines a second sliding surface. The hand-held sliding device, and particularly the second sliding surface, is configured to mate w...	12/04/2007
7291024	Electric distribution box An electric distribution box, includes a box body for being placed in a vehicle room; a mounting portion which is provided on the box body for being fixed to a vehicle body, and a rupture induction portion which is provided at a box body side of the mounting portion...	11/06/2007
7243053	Method and apparatus for virtual control of operational scale models A virtual scale model operating environment for controlling operational scale models. The virtual scale model operating environment includes a virtual controller that provides simulated environmental parameters normally associated with real operation. The virtual co...	07/10/2007
7188057	Systems and methods for designing, simulating and analyzing transportation systems A computer system for designing rail systems including a database engine, a simulation engine, and a 3-dimensional graphics engine. A user stores attributes for a proposed transit system such as track segment data, signaling and switching data, and train configurati...	03/06/2007
7158112	Interactions between simulated objects with force feedback A method and apparatus for providing force feedback to a user operating a human/computer interface device and interacting with a computer-generated simulation. In one aspect, a computer-implemented method simulates the interaction of simulated objects displayed to a...	01/02/2007
7143017	Remote control locomotive simulator A remote control locomotive simulator including a display and a first input device similar to a remote control locomotive controller to be operated by the operator to provide train signals. A computer drives the display to move a train relative to a track in respons...	11/28/2006
7017911	Remotely controlled underwater retrieval game A game comprising a submersible retrieving submarine adapted to receive and interpret RF directional command signals, an RF transmitting remote controller adapted for sending such signals to cause the craft to submerge and then cause the submerged craft to move in s...	03/28/2006
6992593	Toy with remotely controlled security alarm A security alarm device is replicated in a toy vehicle. The security device includes a remote control which also can control vehicle functions. The remote control may control alarm arm and disarm, alarm and vehicle sounds such as arm, disarm, alarm set off, engine r...	01/31/2006
6933861	Key-operating device for a hand-held video game apparatus A key-operating device includes a shell confining a chamber therein and connected to a video game apparatus with depressible keys, a lever pivotally mounted in the chamber and having protrusions projecting toward the keys, a wheel surrounding and connected to the sh...	08/23/2005
6834261	Simulated steering feel system A simulated steering feel system 10 for use in a vehicle, Laboratory Simulator, or entertainment device employs a servo disk motor 14. The servo disk motor 14 is utilized to import improved torque feedback to a steering wheel or input device.	12/21/2004
6805604	Toy driving simulator A toy driving mechanism includes a housing, a display element coupled to the housing, and a controller mounted on the housing and coupled to the display element. ...	10/19/2004
6592375	Method and system for producing engine sounds of a simulated vehicle A vehicle simulation system includes a sound resonant chamber assembly for simulating audio sounds representative of the sounds produced during the operation of the simulated vehicle, comprising a speaker and a sound resonant tube attached to the speaker ...	07/15/2003
6533281	Playing machine A playing machine making a player feel as if a car is running by moving a mobile body modeling a car shape on the surface of a circulating endless belt, wherein front wheels mounted on the mobile body are turned in a moving direction by a relatively simpl...	03/18/2003
6461238	Portable simulation game apparatus The present invention describes a portable simulation game apparatus that permits a user operating the game apparatus to move or control a three dimensional object. The movement or current position of the three dimensional object is sensed by a plurality ...	10/08/2002
6450889	Gaming apparatus having variable speed indicators of progress An arcade-style racing game is described. The game preferably includes one or more individual competition games that measure the fractional performance of a player, and an indicator of progress for each individual game. Each indicator of moves at a variab...	09/17/2002
6435875	Electronic bulldozer game An electronic game includes a housing supporting a pair of handles and a pivotable turn table. A model bulldozer is supported upon the turntable while each handle supports a moveable squeeze activated control lever. A liquid crystal display is positioned ...	08/20/2002
6435931	Group walking toy A mobile toy having a plurality of compartments for containing persons. At least some of the compartments are sized to contain walking children. Each compartment is defined by a sidewall structure having a side opening for ingress and egress and each of t...	08/20/2002
6431872	Drive simulation apparatus A cockpit is supported by a motion base in a state of being capable of making swinging movement. A host computer calculate vehicle motion information in accordance with operation of various operation equipments performed by a driver accommodated in the co...	08/13/2002
6306041	Gaming apparatus having variable performance zones An arcade-style racing game is described. The game preferably includes a gaming surface, an actuator, a first feedback device, a game piece, a steering mechanism, a second feedback device, and a processor. A racing track may be depicted on the gaming surf...	10/23/2001
6257585	Arcade racing game An arcade-style racing game is described. The game preferably includes a surface an actuator, a game piece, and a steering mechanism. A racing track may be depicted on the surface. An actuator is preferably adapted to rotate the surface about a central ax...	07/10/2001
6251015	Game unit controller with handlebars One embodiment of the present invention provides a game unit controller for controlling a game unit in a manner that simulates the feel of a bicycle, scooter, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, jet ski, or the like. The game unit controller incl...	06/26/2001
6227967	Prize redemption game apparatus A prize redemption game apparatus includes an elongated runway, an elastic abutment member at the second end of the runway, and a rollable object disposed for rolling travel along the runway between the first end and the second end. The playing is dispose...	05/08/2001
6200138	Game display method, moving direction indicating method, game apparatus and drive simulating apparatus A game display method displays a driving game which permits characters to be present in a city and can prevent cruel images of collisions with characters. Characters in a dangerous area are intentionally moved away from a motorbike B. Those H1, H2 of the ...	03/13/2001
6028533	Toy with remotely controlled security alarm A security alarm device is replicated in a toy vehicle. The security device includes a remote control which also can control vehicle functions. The remote control may control alarm arm and disarm, alarm and vehicle sounds such as arm, disarm, alarm set of...	02/22/2000
5951018	Simulative driving game machine This invention relates to a simulative driving game machine. A slide cylinder is driven in accordance with an acceleration of an accelerator or a deceleration of a brake to slide a connector provided at a lower rear position of a forward/backward moving u...	09/14/1999
5823876	Steering wheel simulation assembly A computer driven video game accessory having a steering wheel or yoke coupled to a steering shaft, and having the steering shaft mounted in a frame. The steering torque applied by a player is opposed by non-linear torques created by a crank coupled to th...	10/20/1998
5794936	Game apparatus A game apparatus in which the spiral spring is wound up by only operation of a handle or the like. The game apparatus comprises an operation member; a movement body for moving reciprocally in accordance with an operation of the operation member; a spiral ...	08/18/1998
5702107	Toy vehicle game and methods of playing the game Toy vehicles for the game include a plurality of targets on each vehicle movable between first and second positions. Switches are associated with the respective targets and in closed positions connect a battery in parallel to a motor for running the toy v...	12/30/1997
5683298	Tiered obstacle course system for remotely controlled vehicles An obstacle course for remotely controlled toy vehicles. A plurality of track circuits are arranged in tiered fashion upon a core support structure. Each track circuit has obstacles such as pits, rocks, and traps which must be negotiated to complete a cha...	11/04/1997
5664785	Airplane game A toy airplane game involving a central upright member, flying device, airplane tether mechanism attached to the flying device, and landing area, wherein the operator controls the operation of the flying device in takeoff, flying and landing to different ...	09/09/1997
5623642	Method for simulating newtonian interactions over a computer network This invention enables a bandwidth efficient computer simulation of sustained contact between objects. When an object comes into sustained contact with a second object, it will communicate to the second object a transfer function describing the contact, a...	04/22/1997
5618179	Driver training system and method with performance data feedback A driver training system for a user of a simulated vehicle. The system includes input devices for controlling the simulated vehicle, a video display having three-dimensional graphics, modeling software for determining position information based on the inp...	04/08/1997
5618178	Vehicle simulator with low frequency sound feedback A driver training system for a user of a simulated vehicle. The system includes input devices for controlling the simulated vehicle, a video display having three dimensional graphics, a computer, modeling software for determining position information base...	04/08/1997
5597165	Game device for a radio controlled vehicle A radio controlled vehicle having a device attached to the front of the vehicle for scooping and retaining a playing ball in a retaining area. The ball is scooped and captured by driving the vehicle towards the ball with sufficient velocity to guide it be...	01/28/1997
5577736	Entertainment game utilizing electrically powered cars A team game utilizing electrically powered cars and a pair of targets has an electrified floor to supply power to the cars. Two teams of players attempt to score as many points as possible. Each player drives one car around the floor area, positioning the...	11/26/1996
5547382	Riding simulation system for motorcycles A motorcycle riding simulation system including a model motorcycle operated and ridden upon by a person. Responsive to operation by the person riding, the model motorcycle is moved by a driven mount to pitch, yaw and roll to simulate riding conditions. A ...	08/20/1996
5463370	Display device for a vehicle A sensor for detecting the degree of the operation of the accelerator in an automobile is provided and the display apparatus for expanding shrinking the display detection of the sensor is provided in the automobile so that the display apparatus can be obs...	10/31/1995
5435553	Circuit race type game system A circuit race type game system is played by a plurality of players while running game racing cars on a circuit course. The circuit course includes a plurality of position indicating markers located thereon. The game racing cars run on the circuit while d...	07/25/1995
5368484	Vehicle simulator with realistic operating feedback A driver training system for a user of a simulated vehicle. The system includes input devices for controlling the simulated vehicle, a video display having three dimensional graphics, a computer, modeling software for determining position information base...	11/29/1994

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