Controller with removably attachable text input device
US8493326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/204
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A small-sized text input device is attachable to and removable from a game controller. The text input device can be sized and configured to fit between grip portions of the game controller, and can be attachable to the game controller with a separate attachment bracket. Different brackets can be used to attach the text input device to different types of game controllers. A game player holding the game controller can access the text keys of the text input device with his or her thumbs, and by making only minor (or no) adjustment to the position of his or her hands on the grip portions.
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