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Arcade-style game controller for a tablet computing device

a tablet computing device and arcade-style technology, applied in the field of arcade-style game controllers for tablet computing devices, can solve the problem that the input of touch screens is not ideal for many types of games

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-03-14
INMUSIC BRANDS
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The present invention aims to provide a way for tablet computing devices to have traditional arcade-style game controls. The technical effect of this patent is the provision of a game controller for tablet computing devices that includes arcade-style game controls.

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However, the touch screen input is not ideal for many types of games that might require joystick, buttons with tactile feedback, track balls, and other types of arcade-style game controllers.

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[0017]Referring now to FIG. 1, a first embodiment of the game controller of the present invention is shown generally at 10. The first embodiment of the game controller 10 of the present invention includes an aesthetic cabinet with arcade-style game controls. The cabinet generally includes a left side 12, right side 14, rear, top, bottom, and front portion 16 and is sized and dimensioned to fit on top of a typical desktop. The front portion 16 further includes a control console 18 extending from the front portion 16.

[0018]The control console 18 further includes a number of game controls 20. The game controls primarily include mechanical on / off switches, which may be further configured as buttons 20a and joysticks 20b. For instance, a joystick 20b can be implemented with four switches, one for each direction (i.e., up, down, left, right). An “eight” position joystick 20b may be achieved by sensing two switches “on” at the same time.

[0019]The front portion 16 of the cabinet is further ...

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Abstract

A game controller for a tablet computing device is disclosed. The controller includes a control console. A groove on a top portion of the control console configured and arranged to capture an edge of a tablet computing device in an upright orientation. A number of controls are included on the control console for transmitting game control inputs to the tablet computing device.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 13 / 346,782, filed Jan. 10, 2012, which claims the benefit of priority of Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 448,266, filed Mar. 2, 2011, both of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present patent document relates generally to input devices for personal computing devices and more particularly to an arcade-style game controller for a tablet computing device.[0004]2. Background of the Related Art[0005]Tablet computing devices with touch screen interfaces, such as Apple®'s iPad brand tablet computing device, have become popular platforms for video games. However, the touch screen input is not ideal for many types of games that might require joystick, buttons with tactile feedback, track balls, and other types of arcade-style game controllers. Accordingly there is a perceived need in the industry for an improve...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCA63F13/02A63F13/08A63F2300/204A63F2300/1075A63F2300/1025A63F13/2145A63F13/235A63F13/24A63F13/92
Inventor SHIM, BRIAN R.
Owner INMUSIC BRANDS