Secure and/or lockable connecting arrangement for video game system
US7594827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/204
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Compatible mechanical and/or electrical connections to video game system accessories provide unique shape, design and dimensions that discourage or prevent non-compatible devices from being connected, connector configurations that allow connection only in a proper orientation to ensure electrical compatibility and eliminate the possibility of short-circuits, quick release locking arrangement firmly mechanically holds mating connectors together despite extensive movement of the game player's arms and hands, staged electrical contacting sequence provides proper signal application sequence, and wrist strap to tether handheld remote controller to hand is attached to a locking connector that mates with a connector of the remote controller.
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