Game controller with user-replaceable thumbstick top
US9764230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G1/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A user input device is described that includes a thumbstick that comprises a thumbstick module and a thumbstick cap that is connected thereto. The thumbstick cap includes a thumbstick base that is mounted upon the thumbstick module and a thumbstick top that can be removably connected to the thumbstick base. The manner of interconnection between the thumbstick top and the thumbstick base is such that a user can connect and disconnect the two components without having to disassemble the game controller and without having to use any tools.
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