Contextual play pattern switching system and method
US9764228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/98
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A peripheral device for use in video gameplay includes circuitry for reading information stored in memory of toys placed on the peripheral device, and for providing that information to a computer device upon which gameplay is provided. The peripheral device includes a feature for holding a portable computer device, for example a computer tablet, in a hands free manner during gameplay. The feature may be a notch in the peripheral device, and the notch may be in a protuberance extending from a housing forming the peripheral device. In addition, the housing may provide storage for storing a game controller for use with the video game.
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