Control unit for a video games console provided with a tactile screen
US8517837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/8047
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A control unit for a home video game console, including a control unit body, a display supported by the control unit body for displaying information and/or images relating to the game, and a recess defined by the control unit body for accommodating a second control unit equipped with an accelerometer and/or with tilt sensors. The recess has an electrical connection between the two control units, wherein the displayed information and/or images are changed in response to signals received by the accelerometer and/or the tilt sensors and transmitted to the display through the electrical connection. A touch screen overlying at least partially over the display, detects tactile commands including a sequence of locations touched on the screen able to change the displayed information and/or images.
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