Game controller link mechanism joining a user-activated control and an analogue input device
US7628700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/90
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A link mechanism of a game controller connecting a user-activated control to an analogue input device located a distance away. The link mechanism is adapted to provide linear or near linear rotational characteristics between the user-activated control and the analogue input device. The link mechanism can be curved, or curved over a portion of its length. Or, a slot disposed in the link mechanism to slidably engage a post of the user-activated control can be curved to facilitate desired linearity. Or, the slot can be angled. Or, the slot can be aligned so that its longitudinal axis does not intersect a pivot point of the analogue input device. Or, a distance between a pivot point of the user-activated control and the post can equal a distance between the post and a rotational pivot point of the analogue input device. Or, any combination of the above characteristics could be employed.
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