A light emission control apparatus, an operation device, a light emission control method, and a program are provided that enable richer expression of an execution status of a program based on light emission from the operation device. A particular-light-emitting-area identifying section identifies, on the basis of information corresponding to an execution status of a program, a particular light emitting area that is a part of a light emitting area set on an operation device, the part corresponding to the information. A light emission control section causes at least part of the light emitting area to enable a particular light emitting area to be recognized.

A portable interactive game unit including a housing at least partially enclosing a power supply, a feedback generator for providing at least one of an auditory feedback signal, a tactile feedback signal and a visual feedback signal, a controller including at least a processor and a memory for storing at least a representation of a game scenario, and a wireless inter-device communication module for communicating with another game unit, wherein in operation the processor calculates at least one game parameter based on a signal of the wireless inter-device communication module using the representation of the game scenario and a performance dependent parameter.

A portable interactive game unit including a housing at least partially enclosing a power supply, a feedback generator for providing at least one of an auditory feedback signal, a tactile feedback signal and a visual feedback signal, a controller including at least a processor and a memory for storing at least a representation of a game scenario, and a wireless inter-device communication module for communicating with another game unit, wherein in operation the processor calculates at least one game parameter based on a signal of the wireless inter-device communication module using the representation of the game scenario and a performance dependent parameter.

A display apparatus and a controlling method thereof are provided. The display apparatus may include: a display panel that displays a screen; a light source disposed at one side of the display panel; an audio input that receives an audio signal; and a processor that flickers the light source in response to the received audio signal.

A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, an embodiment for detecting a map associated with a gaming session for a video game executing on a computing device associated with a first user, and obtaining a map equalizer profile associated with the map for the video game. Further embodiments can include determining a first avatar, associated with the first user, is located within a first environment of the map for the video game, and obtaining a first environment equalizer profile associated with the first environment. Additional embodiments can include providing first instructions to the computing device associated with the first user according to the map equalizer profile and the first environment equalizer profile. The first instructions indicate to the computing device to adjust audio output of the video game according to the map equalizer profile and the first environment equalizer profile. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

An electronic gaming lap board provides a support rest for a gamer's elbows and forearms while operating a controller during play in a gaming environment. The electronic gaming lap board facilitates the maintenance of good posture while the gamer is engaged with the gaming environment. One or more gaming enhancement devices may be carried by the electronic gaming lap board, including acoustic, vibratory, and illumination devices. A communications module may electrically connect the one or more gaming enhancement devices to one or more of a game console, mobile computing device, cellular phone, or tablet device. The communications module may also provide a broadband wireless hotspot for connection of the game console or mobile computing device to a computer network.

An electronic gaming lap board provides a support rest for a gamer's elbows and forearms while operating a controller during play in a gaming environment. The electronic gaming lap board facilitates the maintenance of good posture while the gamer is engaged with the gaming environment. One or more gaming enhancement devices may be carried by the electronic gaming lap board, including acoustic, vibratory, and illumination devices. A communications module may electrically connect the one or more gaming enhancement devices to one or more of a game console, mobile computing device, cellular phone, or tablet device. The communications module may also provide a broadband wireless hotspot for connection of the game console or mobile computing device to a computer network.

Systems and methods disclosed provided a virtual reality experience, including: a set of motorized pads for coupling to feet of a user; a means of communication between the set of motorized pads and a computing environment operating a virtual reality headset; such that the set of motorized pads are configured to provide pressure on a user's feet as an avatar within a virtual environment traverses the environment. Systems and methods disclosed further provide a multiuser virtual reality experience. Systems and methods disclosed further provide a multiuser experience including generation of a common environment viewable in the virtual reality headsets; and recording a tour including audio data as the first user describes the common environment.

A vibration signal for vibrating a vibration apparatus is generated, and data obtained by encoding amplitude modulation information indicating a change in an amplitude and/or frequency modulation information indicating a change in a frequency are acquired. Then, the acquired data is decoded, and the vibration signal is generated using the decoded amplitude modulation information and/or frequency modulation information.

A vibration signal for vibrating a vibration apparatus is generated, and data obtained by encoding amplitude modulation information indicating a change in an amplitude and/or frequency modulation information indicating a change in a frequency are acquired. Then, the acquired data is decoded, and the vibration signal is generated using the decoded amplitude modulation information and/or frequency modulation information.