System and method for communicating game information between a portable gaming device and a game controller
US8376858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/403
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and system for transmitting game related information from a hand-held gaming device through a game console to a game controller and vice versa. In one aspect, the game related information comprises command information that causes the game controller to respond either by vibrating, rumbling or other action associated with a game being played. In another aspect, the game related information may include controller signals that cause an action at the hand-held device.
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