Controller notification system
US8731482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/8088
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of associating a controller to a console comprises, at the controller, establishing a connection with the console such that the controller is assigned to one of a plurality of different ports of the console over which different controllers may separately communicate with the console. A visual indication is then provided on the controller to indicate to the user of the controller which one of the plurality of different ports of the console has been assigned to the controller and over which the controller communicates with the console.
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