Abstract: A music based video game provides an auxiliary palm input on an associated guitar shaped video game controller. In some embodiments, the auxiliary palm input is positioned near a strum input on a body of the guitar shaped video game controller, allowing for simultaneous operation of both the strum input and the auxiliary palm input with one hand. In some embodiments, the auxiliary palm input modifies audio outputs generated in the music based video game. In some embodiments, the auxiliary palm input triggers an alternate game mode, for example, a bonus mode, during video game play of the music based video game.

Abstract: A music based video game provides an auxiliary palm input on an associated guitar shaped video game controller. In some embodiments, the auxiliary palm input is positioned near a strum input on a body of the guitar shaped video game controller, allowing for simultaneous operation of both the strum input and the auxiliary palm input with one hand. In some embodiments, the auxiliary palm input modifies audio outputs generated in the music based video game. In some embodiments, the auxiliary palm input triggers an alternate game mode, for example, a bonus mode, during video game play of the music based video game.

Abstract: Music video games provide configurable instruments and/or recording functions. In some embodiments users may select an instrument or play, and also select desired characteristics of the instrument. The desired characteristics may include selection of a chord or selection of effects associated with the type of musical instrument. In some embodiments users may record tracks of music using their simulated musical instrument controllers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a high speed machine which can automatically insert radial lead electronic components onto the printed circuit board one-by-one. A combination of such machines installed at a work station can automatically insert many components onto one printed circuit board at the same time. In a similar way, the combination of such machines installed at many work stations can be arranged into a conveyorized assembly line which can automatically insert many components onto many printed circuit boards simultaneously. The apparatus and method for producing this result will significantly save labor in manufacturing electronic equipment.

Abstract: This invention relates to a high speed machine which can automatically insert radial lead electronic components onto the printed circuit board one-by-one. A combination of such machines installed at a work station can automatically insert many components onto one printed circuit board at the same time. In a similar way, the combination of such machines installed at many work stations can be arranged into a conveyorized assembly line which can automatically insert many components onto many printed circuit boards simultaneously. The apparatus and method for producing this result will significantly save labor in manufacturing electronic equipment.