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Controller with adjustable features

US11458386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2021
Grant dateOct 4, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2499/15
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Controllers that allow for adjusting various features of the controller are disclosed. The controller may include may include one or more speakers for outputting sound or audio content. A user may contact one or more of the speakers with a finger(s) to adjust a characteristic of the audio content and/or to adjust audio settings. For example, a user may touch a speaker with his/her finger to change (e.g., increase or decrease) the volume or to mute the sound. In some instances, the speakers may be located on the controller body of the handheld controller for convenient and quick access by the user.

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