Gaming controller for mobile device and method of operating a gaming controller
US10258876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/209
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In the present disclosure, a gaming controller for a mobile device is provided. The gaming controller can include a first hardware gaming controller including a first programmable controller and at least one input switch, the at least one input switch of the first hardware gaming controller configured to be manipulated by a user's left thumb and/or fingers to generate a left controller input with the first programmable controller. The gaming controller can include a second hardware gaming controller including a second programmable controller and at least one input switch, the at least one input switch of the second hardware gaming controller configured to be manipulated by a user's right thumb and/or fingers to generate a right controller input with the second programmable controller. The first hardware gaming controller and the second hardware gaming controller are each configured to be removably coupleable with a mobile device, the mobile device including a mobile device processor coupled to a memory module and configured to run a software application. Further, the first hardware gaming controller is configured to be mechanically secured to a side portion of a housing of the mobi…
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