Patent ID: 8339371
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: G05G,G06F

Abstract:
1. A device for interfacing with an audio/visual system, said device comprising: a sensor mat comprising a surface and operable to be disposed on a substantially flat floor, said sensor mat further operable for generating electrical signals responsive to physical interactions of a user with said surface; an electronic control unit comprising circuitry for coupling to said mat, said electronic control unit for detecting said physical interactions of said mat; an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end and physically coupled to said electronic control unit via said first end and extending laterally therefrom, said second end of said elongated shaft operable to be displaced in various directions by interactions with a hand of said user, wherein said electronic control unit is operable to detect said various directions wherein further said electronic control unit is operable to transmit signals representing said various directions and said physical interactions to a receiver unit.