E E-Nature Member Feb 26, 2006 #1 sorry if old. Just got a google alert about this one and though it might be of interest: http://ds.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=3395 Recently published patent reveals a special secret about a new Nintendo DS model. Click to expand... "A game apparatus includes a touch panel on which at least two pointing positions are simultaneously detectable." Click to expand...
sorry if old. Just got a google alert about this one and though it might be of interest: http://ds.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=3395 Recently published patent reveals a special secret about a new Nintendo DS model. Click to expand... "A game apparatus includes a touch panel on which at least two pointing positions are simultaneously detectable." Click to expand...
M Mejilan Running off of Custom Firmware Feb 26, 2006 #3 Old, and most likely an ancient patent for an early version of the DS. The DS pictured in the patent illustrations show only two face buttons. A multi-touch screen was likely dropped due to price considerations.
Old, and most likely an ancient patent for an early version of the DS. The DS pictured in the patent illustrations show only two face buttons. A multi-touch screen was likely dropped due to price considerations.
X Xrenity Member Feb 26, 2006 #4 Besides, you couldn't make games for it. Or you'd screw all DS owners. And how are you going to do this multiple touchscreen-thingy with only one hand free :\
Besides, you couldn't make games for it. Or you'd screw all DS owners. And how are you going to do this multiple touchscreen-thingy with only one hand free :\
C Community Forum Member Feb 26, 2006 #6 OMG NOBODY HAS EVER POSTED THIS HERE BEFORE. http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=87879 AND the authour was "outed" as the thread starter, he should be banned, but is not banned yet, and that thread has not even been closed.
OMG NOBODY HAS EVER POSTED THIS HERE BEFORE. http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=87879 AND the authour was "outed" as the thread starter, he should be banned, but is not banned yet, and that thread has not even been closed.
