Edward D Rotberg

US Patent:

47207892, Jan 19, 1988

Filed:

Oct 31, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/794161

Inventors:

Roger D. Hector - Saratoga CA
Nolan K. Bushnell - Woodside CA
Howard Delman - San Jose CA
Edward Rotberg - Los Altos CA
Jon Kinsting - San Jose CA

Assignee:

Bally Manufacturing Corporation - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06F 1544
A63B 2304

US Classification:

364410

Abstract:

Operation of a video game or an exercise system utilizing a video display is enhanced by a floor controller utilizing weight sensitive pads that allows an operator to input information into the system by locating his feet in specific portions of the floor controller. The system includes an interface circuit which obtains foot location signals from the floor controller and transmits this information to a system microprocessor which in turn is used to control the video display. The system can also include light segments that are under control of the microprocessor and which are associated with each of the weight sensitive pads.