Patent ID: 8100770
Filing Date: 2012-01-24
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
1. A game controller used in a game machine, comprising: a support portion on which legs of a player are ridden; at least four load sensors disposed at predetermined intervals below said support portion; a communication unit configured to transmit a load value as manipulation data detected from each of said four load sensors to said game machine; a power supply unit configured to supply electric power to said load sensor; and a power supply control unit configured to control power supply from said power supply unit to said load sensor, wherein said communication unit includes a reception determining unit configured to determine whether or not a load obtaining command is received from said game machine, said power supply control unit supplies electric power from said power supply unit to said load sensor when said reception determining unit determines that said load obtaining command is received, and said power supply control unit stops electric power supply from said power supply unit to said load sensor when said reception determining unit determines that said load obtaining command is not received.