Video Game Peripheral : Break-Light Simulator

Based On Sega Activator

Extremely simple concept.

Concept

Breaking the infrared light activates the corresponding command in the game.

A framework is built which can house the infrared lights in different positions.

Example : The Roundhouse Kick

The framework is built to the equivalent of the height of a human head and the infrared light is attached to the corresponding height.

The framework would probably be best built out of durable plastic, to be flexible, inexpensive, and easy to assemble and disassemble.

The player simply executes roundhouse kicks at the height of the sensor to break the light-beam and this activates the corresponding movement in the game.

This basic example can be adopted for a wide range of physical activities.

The Game's "Modular Cage" Design

Every game would come with a detailed instructional video on how to set up the break-light framework for the particular game.

For example, fighting games would have the player set up the framework into a cage which positioned the infrared lights at positions for kicks, punches, blocks, and dodges.

Accuracy

Infrared light technology is well-used.

The Garage Door sensor operates on the principle of an infrared light.

Infrared lights are quick and responsive.

Modularity and Cost

Players can expand on their modularity as their budget allows.

To begin, they can purchase 1 or 2 lights, and just enough framework to create a simple stand design for the lights to simulate a simple boxing speed bag workout.

As the player's budget allows, they can construct more and more complex gaming modular cages to do a wider range of activities.