Combination computing device and game controller with flexible bridge and supporting a transaction apparatus
US9841786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/204
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A combination computing device and input device. The computing device provides a plurality of sides. The input device providing a structural bridge, a pair of control modules, a touch sensitive input module attached to the back side of the input device, and a transactional input device. The pair of control modules: confine the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the plurality of sides; adaptively and snugly accommodate the width of the computing device else a second computing device, the second computing device having a width greater than the width of the computing device; adaptively and snugly, accommodate the length of either the computing device, or the second computing device, the second computing device having a length greater than the length of the computing device. Transactional input device integrated within at least one of the of control modules, and configured to provide point of sale input functionality.
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