Method and system for limiting controlled characteristics of a remotely controlled device

• Main Authors: BOZZONE STEPHEN O, SMITH SYBREN D, DVORAK JOSEPH L, MOCK VON A, HAYES DAVID J
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 31.01.2008
• Subjects: AMUSEMENTS; GAMES; HUMAN NECESSITIES; SPORTS; TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS, BUILDING BLOCKS

Remotely controlled devices ( 110 ) are controlled by one or more wireless remote controllers ( 114 ). The remotely controlled devices ( 110 ) and wireless remote controllers ( 114 ) communicate to each other over a two-way wireless link. The system and method provide pre-defined profiles that limit the performance of the remotely controlled devices ( 110 ) in order to provide different operating characteristics with the same remotely controlled devices ( 110 ). The system and method further provide one or more forms of feedback to a user of the wireless remote controller ( 114 ), such as sounds, vibration, and the like. The feedback can be provided in response to detected events associated with the remotely control device ( 110 ), such as sharp turns and the like. The performance limits of the remotely controlled devices ( 110 ) is also able to be modified with operating time in order to simulate, for example, improved driver skills, fuel depletion and/or pit stops.