Game controller device

Abstract

A video game controller device includes a left hand controller having standard left hand video game controls, and a right hand controller having motion detection means to translate game user input into video game movement. Both the left hand and right hand controllers are operatively connected to a video game console.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60 / 884,765 filed on Jan. 12, 2007 entitled “Game Controller Device”, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a video game controller device which is intended to allow the user to have better control and minimize fatigue while playing a video game.[0003]To date, the Sony Playstation™ has been in existence since the Sony Playstation™ 1 and has evolved to the Sony Playstation™ 2 and the Sony Playstation™ 3. The Microsoft XBOX™ has been in existence since the first generation XBOX™ and more recently has been replaced with the XBOX 360™. Nintendo's Game Cube™ has evolved into the Wii™. With the continuing development of such sophisticated video game consoles and video games, the number of users and the amount of time spent on game playing have increased considerably. A controll...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is about a video game controller device that has a left hand controller and a right hand controller. The right hand controller has motion detection means to translate game user input into video game movement. Both left and right hand controllers are operatively connected to a video game console. The device also has a lap pad to support the left and right hand controllers. The motion detection means can be selected from optical infrared sensors, roller ball and shaft encoders, inertial components, and light-emitting diodes and photodiodes. The left hand controller has a speed module and the right hand controller has standard right hand video controls. The left and right hand controllers can be connected to the controller by cable or wireless connection. The device also has synchronous programmable electronic chips. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more immersive experience for video game users by allowing them to move their hands and body to control the game."

Problems solved by technology

All leading video game consoles have limitations with respect to their controllers which have been similarly designed to include left and right controllers, thumbsticks, and a single control pad containing buttons for manipulation by both left and right hand fingers.

Since complex video games require the user to play for longer time periods before game completion, the user may be more susceptible to fatigue and injuries (i.e., calluses and sores on the thumbs and repetitive strain injuries).

The thumbsticks are hardwired to an average game; however, not all video games use the same movement standards for their own programming.

Consequently, certain video games respond far too little or far too much, hampering video game accuracy.

Further, current controllers may be suitable for only certain styles of games such as side scrolling or puzzle games; however, they may not enable the quick response time required for driving or shooting games, or competitive play among several users.

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