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PostSubject: Microsoft patents motion sensing controller   Microsoft patents motion sensing controller EmptyFri Aug 29, 2008 8:14 am

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has published a patent application on April 10 by Microsoft for a gyroscopic-based input device for use on computers and games consoles such as the Xbox 360. According to the application: Described is a technology by which a computer pointing device (generally a mouse but alternatively a game controller or remote control device) may be worn on the hand and operated without needing to contact a mousing surface. The controller is apparently still at the research and design stage and it is unclear if it will ever be released. Check the forums for a more detailed description from a source at TXB.


We were told that the motion sensing controller that Microsoft was researching had the functionality of both the Nintendo Wii Remote and the Nunchuk packed into a single device, with a shape that is neither that of a banana, nor a remote controller, but more like a “pistol grip.” On top, it is supposed to have an analog stick (that could be replaced by a trackball) surrounded by the four

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PostSubject: Re: Microsoft patents motion sensing controller   Microsoft patents motion sensing controller EmptyFri Aug 29, 2008 1:50 pm

That should be cool.
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PostSubject: Re: Microsoft patents motion sensing controller   Microsoft patents motion sensing controller EmptyWed Sep 03, 2008 4:04 am

Yes, but it's a rip from PS3 and WII's SIXAXIS sensors.
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PostSubject: Re: Microsoft patents motion sensing controller   Microsoft patents motion sensing controller EmptyWed Sep 03, 2008 4:39 am

Good point. Microsoft is just copying Sony and Nintendo now.
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PostSubject: Re: Microsoft patents motion sensing controller   Microsoft patents motion sensing controller EmptySun Sep 07, 2008 1:43 am

Aryan wrote:
Yes, but it's a rip from PS3 and WII's SIXAXIS sensors.
Yup, I agree with this, but the device looks like it gives more freedom of movement.Smile
Still, we can't tell without trying it out first, but as long as the controls are smooth, it should work great.
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