Abstract: Provided are a method, program, system, and server for verifying a game program. Provided is a method executed by a system for verifying a game program for executing a collaborative game with another player by using a deck including a plurality of game media, wherein a deck set includes a plurality of decks, a deck combination is a combination of decks used to execute one collaborative game, and a deck combination set includes a plurality of deck combinations. The method includes: executing the game program in a plurality of virtual instances generated in order to virtualize a user terminal for playing the game or the software environment of the user terminal; executing the collaborative game in a first mode until a predetermined verification coverage is reached; and executing the collaborative game in a second mode after the predetermined verification coverage has been reached.

Abstract: A guitar videogame controller in accordance with the present disclosure may be configured to be utilized to play videogames that involve simulating the playing of a guitar, such as Guitar Hero®, Rock Band®, Fortnite Festival®, etc. The guitar videogame controller includes one or more hall effect buttons that are configured to facilitate a user setting a desired trigger point for the hall effect button, e.g., to what extent the user is required to actuate or move (e.g., rotate or linearly translate) the hall effect button, in order for the controller to register actuation of the button. For example, the guitar videogame controller may include a hall-effect whammy bar, hall-effect strum bar, and/or one or more hall-effect fret buttons.

Abstract: A method includes providing information to a user about available guided exercise routines. The method further includes receiving from the user a selection of one of the available guided exercise routines. The method further includes providing digital and audio content comprising the selected guided exercise routine to the user. The method further includes receiving motion data from a at least one motion sensor worn by the user while performing exercises associated with the selected guided exercise routine. The method further includes identifying repetitions of an exercise being performed by the user. The method further includes calculating a performance score based on the motion data received from the motion sensor using a neural network trained using feedback provided by one or more expert reviewers based on review of video of one or more training users performing the exercise. The method further includes displaying the performance score on the display unit.

Abstract: A landscape generation system includes at least one landscape generation module, each landscape generation module includes a base frame, and N telescopic units connected with the base frame and arranged in an array; each telescopic unit includes a landscape creation part, and a driving mechanism mechanically connected with the landscape creation part and the base frame; and the driving mechanism drives, during operation, the landscape creation part to move within a preset interval along a target direction to adjust a distance between an end face of the landscape creation part and the base frame, and stops and locks the landscape creation part at any position in the preset interval so as to generate part of a preset landscape. A landscape can be generated by the landscape generation system to meet a user's needs for landscapes in different occasions and enhance the user experience.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a device for sensing golf swing and a method for sensing an impact position on club head using two cameras operated in a stereoscopic manner with each other in the sensing device to accurately calculate the position where the golf ball is impacted on the head-face of the golf club when hitting the golf ball.

Abstract: A method for waking up smart magic cube and a smart magic cube are provided. An accelerometer is arranged on the smart magic cube. When the smart magic cube is in a dormant state, an acceleration of the smart magic cube in any direction of the three axes is detected by the accelerometer. When detecting that an acceleration value of the is acceleration greater than a preset awakening threshold, the smart magic cube is wakened up and enters a normal working mode. The method for waking up smart magic cube and the smart magic cube provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can greatly save an energy consumption of the smart magic cube when it is in the dormant state, thus improving a battery life of the smart magic cube, and giving users a better and more intelligent experience.

Abstract: A method for estimating information on a golf swing posture is provided. The method includes the steps of: adjusting a determination criterion for a golf swing of a user on the basis of information associated with the user's golf swing; and estimating information on a golf swing posture of the user on the basis of the adjusted determination criterion, wherein the information associated with the user's golf swing includes at least one of a photographed image of the user's golf swing and information on a swing posture of a comparison target golfer selected by the user.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for implementing a virtualized physical controller. The techniques may comprise receiving. from a user via a touchscreen display. a first touch input corresponding to at least one input mechanism of a set of input mechanisms. determining a first state that is currently active. generating. based on the first state. first activation data that includes an indication of a first action. The techniques may further comprise receiving. from the user via the touchscreen display. a second touch input corresponding to the at least one input mechanism. determining a second state that is currently active, and generating. based on the second state, second activation data that includes an indication of a second action different from the first action.

Abstract: A game program according to an exemplary embodiment causes a computer to, based on an operation input provided by the player, move a cursor object indicating a position on a terrain object having a difference in height in a three-dimensional virtual space, and when the cursor object moves, output different cursor sounds in accordance with a height of the terrain object indicated by the cursor object.

Abstract: An input unit enables the force of a finger of a user to smoothly act on an input stick no matter whether the finger radially tilts the input stick or returns the input stick to an initial position. An input device includes an input stick. The input stick includes a touch section that is disposed on the uppermost part of the input stick and is to be touched by a thumb of the user. The upper surface of the touch section has an upward-swelling periphery. The input stick includes an outer region and an inner region. The outer region is disposed outside an apex of the periphery and has a pattern where at least either recesses or protrusions are regularly arranged. The inner region is disposed inside the apex of the periphery and has a pattern where at least either recesses or protrusions are regularly arranged.

Abstract: An adapter for a cylindrical end cap of a multi-section locking baton. The adapter has a non-cylindrical outer side surface thereby providing the end of the baton with a non-cylindrical outer side configuration, such as a wedge shape or a domed shape.

Abstract: A first game apparatus for inside or outdoor use comprising an elongated runway having a front end and a rear end with a ramp positioned at the front end, a target supported above the runway at the back of the ramp, said ramp having a curvature such that a projectile propelled along the runway from the rear end, passing under the target, and sliding up the ramp is given an upward trajectory curving towards a target of a second game apparatus. In one embodiment, the target is mounted on a U-shaped frame with ends forming a dogleg out of the plane of the frame for positioning the target at an incline or vertically. In most embodiments the target includes at least one aperture for receipt of a projectile such as bean bag.

Abstract: A sensing device, a ball shaft for smart magic cube, and a smart magic cube are provided. By optimizing the sensing device of the smart magic cube, only two circuit boards are needed to sense rotation states in six directions, thereby changing a current technology that requires setting PCB boards and sensors in each direction of the smart magic cube. The smart magic cube has a simple structure and is easy to assemble, which may reduce production costs.

Abstract: A hand-operated self-defense device includes a first strap element for attachment to a palm, a second strap element for attachment to a wrist, a connecting element for connecting the first strap element to the second strap element, and a defense element connected to the connecting element or the first strap element. The defense element includes a support plate element including a plurality of tip element arranged on the support plate element so as to span a surface.

Abstract: Players attempt to be the first person to move from the start of the board puzzle piece to the end of board. The game is played in at least three phases, with each phase utilizing different game pieces. Phase one consists of creating a puzzle pattern by placing background puzzle pieces on the puzzle game board and connecting background puzzle pieces already on the board. Phase two consists of placing color overlay puzzle pieces on top of the background puzzle pieces that make up the puzzle pattern. Phase three is accomplished by each player selecting a playing card and then either strategically migrating their creature by moving contiguously between the creature spots or by jumping from a color overlay creature spot to a different color overlay creature spot, as described on the playing card selected. The game ends when a player moves off the end of board.

Abstract: An expandable baton includes an internally threaded first tube; a first inner support tube disposed in the first tube and including first external threads secured to the internal threads of the first tube; a second inner support tube spaced from the first inner support tube with a first annular groove formed between them; a second lock mechanism at a first end of the second tube; a first lock mechanism at a first end of the first tube; a release mechanism including an axially moveable lock needle having a pointed second end, a pushbutton and a spring, a pressing of the pushbutton moves the lock needle to either insert into or disengage from the second lock mechanism, thereby unlocking the second lock protuberances or locking same; and a positioning member for limiting the release mechanism.

Abstract: A handle trigger control apparatus and a handle having the handle trigger control apparatus are disclosed. The handle trigger control apparatus comprises a trigger bracket, and further comprises: a trigger that is movably disposed on the trigger bracket and is provided thereon with a trigger magnet; a bracket magnet that is movable and can be fixedly provided on the trigger bracket; and a control device configured to control the bracket magnet to approach or go away from the trigger magnet to adjust an action distance between the trigger magnet and the bracket magnet.

Abstract: An electrical weapon may include a shaft, an arm, first electrode, and a second electrode. The arm may be pivotably coupled to the shaft and the first electrode may be coupled to the arm such that a position of the electrode changes in accordance with a change in position of the arm. The electrical weapon may be an electrified baton. The electrical weapon may further include a second arm pivotably coupled to the shaft. The second electrode may be coupled to the second arm. The electrical weapon may enable a stimulus signal to be applied via the electrodes at a distance from a user of the electrical weapon, thus improving safety of the user. An electrode may include an electrode array comprising a plurality of conductors and a stimulus signal may be conducted between pairs of the conductors via ionization of air between the conductors.

Abstract: A gamepad and a control stick feedback force device thereof are disclosed. It comprises a control stick that is configured to accept a user's operation and is rotatably installed in a casing of the gamepad. It further comprises: a front friction plate and a rear friction plate that are disposed oppositely, and a pressing device for providing a pressing force between the front friction plate and the rear friction plate, the rear friction plate is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft of the control stick, the front friction plate is connected with a torque output device for driving the front friction plate to rotate, and the front friction plate applies a torque to the rear friction plate under the pressing force of the pressing device to form a feedback force to the control stick.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and software for providing a virtual environment with enhanced visual and haptic detail. In some embodiments, the haptic tool and haptic target are assigned affordance and susceptibility values, respectively, that are used to determine visual and haptic feedback.