Universal mobile gaming docking station and controller
US7580728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/406
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The universal game controller is provided for use with a plurality of different types of cellular phones and permits gaming software on the cellular phones to be played in a convenient manner. The controller includes a phone dock for replaceably receiving any of a plurality of types of cellular phones. A receptor is provided for making electrical connection to the cellular phone. Control pads are provided for receiving pressure from a user's thumbs and generating control and command signals that can be transmitted to the cellular phone.
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