Game controller adapted for use by mobility impaired persons
US9180364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/1062
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A primary game controller for use by a mobility impaired person by interfacing with a peripheral controller that allows the user to input precise movements needed for certain game functions. The peripheral controller may be operated by a part of a user's body in which the user has sufficient motor control, while the primary game controller may provide control inputs that require lesser motor control to operate. A control unit on the game controller may transmit control signals from the game controller and the peripheral controller, or may exclusively use the peripheral controller as the input for certain game functions. The game controller may be sized to be able to rest on a user's lap and to provide bigger control inputs.
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