Spherical ended controller with configurable modes
US8221229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/1068
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Input devices for interfacing with a game console to interact with a computer program are disclosed. In one example, the input device includes a controller with a handle and a spherical object that is connected to a first end of the handle. The controller further includes a circuit that identifies the position of the handle. The circuit further includes communication logic to communicate the identified position to the game console during interaction with the computer program. The controller further includes control inputs connected to a second end of the handle, wherein the spherical object is placed in contact with a surface when held by the handle and the circuit updates the identified position of the handle as the handle is pivoted on the surface. The control inputs providing commands that are exchanged with the game console to further interact with the computer program.
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