Cellular handset with video game controller

A cellular handset for manipulating a video game, comprising:

• a first beam generator projecting a first beam from a selected surface of the handset;
• a second beam generator projecting a second beam from the selected surface of the handset;
• a detector proximate the selected surface for detecting a first manual interaction of a user with the first beam and a second manual interaction of the user with the second beam;
• and
• command logic coupled to the detector for interpreting a first manual interaction preceding a second manual interaction as a downstroke command and for interpreting a second manual interaction preceding a first manual interaction as an upstroke command, wherein the command logic is adapted to be coupled to a game controller to transmit the downstroke and upstroke commands as input to the video game.

A method of controlling a video game using a cellular handset, comprising the steps of:

• extending a reflector from a main body of the cellular handset;
• directing first and second interruptible beams from the main body to the reflector;
• detecting the return of the first and second beams to the main body;
• detecting respective interruptions resulting from blocking the first and second beams;
• generating a downstroke command when an interruption of the first beam precedes an interruption of the second beam by a predetermined delay;
• generating an upstroke command when an interruption of the second beam precedes an interruption of the first beam by the predetermined delay;
• and
• transmitting the downstroke and upstroke commands to a game controller as input to a video game.