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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2007
Christopher J. Rippy, Allen, TX (US);
Timothy A. Deen, Dallas, TX (US);
Angelo J. Laudon, Allen, TX (US);
Graeme Devine, Rockwall, TX (US);
Christopher J. Rippy, Allen, TX (US);
Timothy A. Deen, Dallas, TX (US);
Angelo J. Laudon, Allen, TX (US);
Graeme Devine, Rockwall, TX (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A control scheme for a real time strategy game using a game controller includes maintaining a cursor in a known, fixed position of the monitor in a manner so that it appears the game space if moving behind a cursor even during changing viewing positions such as tilting movements. The control scheme further includes other aspects including a technique for selecting units using the game controller and interacting with menus using the game controller.