Patents by Inventor Edward Rotberg

Edward Rotberg has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Video exercise or game floor controller with position indicating foot pads
    Patent number: 4720789
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1988
    Assignee: Bally Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Roger D. Hector, Nolan K. Bushnell, Howard Delman, Edward Rotberg, Jon Kinsting