Patent ID: 8502483
Filing Date: 2013-08-06
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
1. A model train controller comprising: a housing; at least one input device coupled to the housing, the at least one input device permitting user control over a plurality of model train effects; a processor disposed within the housing and being operatively coupled to the at least one input device, the processor generating at least one model train command to be transmitted to the model train based at least in part on a user's manipulation of the at least one input device; and a transmitter for communicating the at least one model train command to the model train; wherein, the at least one model train command causes performance of at least one of said plurality of model train effects in response to the at least one model train command; wherein the at least one input device comprises a slider biased in a neutral position, such that movement of the slider away from the neutral position in a first direction produces a first effect having a characteristic corresponding to the extent of movement in the first direction, and movement of the slider away from the neutral position in a second direction produces a second effect having a characteristic corresponding to the extent of movement in the second direction; wherein the first effect being different than the second effect; and wherein at least the first effect is a smoke effect.