Video game control attachment
US9789390B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/92
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
According to various embodiments, an input device attachment is provided and, more specifically, for some embodiments an input device attachment is provided that is combinable with a computer or video game controller. For example, various embodiments provide attachments for handheld video gaming devices configured to control electronic devices, such handheld video gaming devices including without limitation computer controllers, video game console controllers, and handheld video gaming devices. Various embodiments of the invention comprise an attachment comprising an input mechanism that may augment an existing input mechanism of an input device or add an additional input mechanism to the input device. Additionally, some embodiments may augment an exterior structure, or a surface of the input device.
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