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US 7,607,961 B2Granted
Simulated degradation features for remotely controlled vehicles
OwnerMarc Lorelli, Michael D. Turnerinventors
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Abstract
Various degradation features are disclosed for a remotely controlled vehicle. Translatable body components are disclosed for simulating damage to a vehicle. Impact sensors may be provided for detecting an impact to the vehicle and modifying operation of the vehicle in response to an impact. A timer may be provided for hampering operations of the vehicle as a function of time for simulating real life conditions. Controls, and methods associated with these features are disclosed as well as games for utilizing the degradation features.
Claims18
A remotely controlled vehicle comprising:
- a housing;
- a propulsion device provided on the housing for translating the vehicle;
- a receiver provided on the housing for receiving signals from a remote control and conveying the signals to the propulsion device;
- a controller in communication with one of the receiver and the remote control for controlling the propulsion of the vehicle;
- and
- an impact sensor provided on the housing in communication with the controller for sending a signal to the controller associated with an impact of the vehicle wherein the controller alters control of the propulsion device after receipt of the impact signal;
- wherein the controller alters the signals to the propulsion device to simulate operation of a vehicle requiring maintenance;
- wherein the propulsion device further comprises a motor for driving the vehicle, and control of the motor is altered by the controller after receipt of the impact signal;
- and
- wherein a maximum velocity of the vehicle is lessened by the controller after receipt of the impact signal.
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