Systems and methods for generating adaptive control layouts for second screen devices.

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1 / 40 Systems and methods for generating adaptive control layouts for second screen devices cross-referenced to related requests.

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 18 / 193,615, filed March 30, 2023, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND

[0002] Video games remain a popular and widespread form of entertainment. Video game platforms constantly strive to create video games that are faster, more exciting, and more engaging. Typically, a video game is played on a game console or computer that displays game graphics via a display device, such as a TV or monitor, while the player interacts with the displayed game through a physical controller or other input device. Video game controllers generally include a set of physical buttons, joysticks, trackpads, paddles, and so on. In this way, typical video game controllers are rigidly tied to a single dedicated button control layout, joysticks, etc. Given this, video game creators are also bound by the limitations of the video game controller.

[0003] In some cases, such as in mobile games, a video game may include buttons and other controls that are displayed on a touchscreen. This button and control layout, however, is positioned over the game graphics on the same mobile display. In this way, the game controls may block the game graphics and / or limit the usability and immersion of the video game when played on a mobile device with a smaller display screen. SUMMARY [ 0004 ] As will be described in greater detail below, this disclosure describes implementations that Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 17 / 70 2 / 40 generate adaptive control layouts for second display devices (e.g., smartphones used as video game controllers to control video games displayed on a main screen, such as a TV) during video game gameplay. In one example, a computer-implemented method might include, in response to a detected video game selection via a first display device, converting a second display device into a game controller with a first control layout, receiving, from the second display device and via the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device, detecting a trigger event associated with the video game that requires a second control layout for the second display device, and causing the second display device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout.For example, in one or more implementations, the first display device is physically separated from the second display device.

[0005] In one or more implementations, receiving, from the second screen device and through the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first screen device may include receiving one or more touch gesture inputs, press-and-hold touch gesture inputs, press-and-swipe touch gesture inputs, multi-finger touch gesture inputs, variable-pressure touch gesture inputs, sound inputs, or gyroscopic inputs.

[0006] In addition, in some implementations, detecting the trigger event associated with the video game that requires the second control layout for the second screen device may include determining the type of trigger event and Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 18 / 70 3 / 40 determine that the type of trigger event requires a different control layout than the first control layout. For example, detecting the trigger event associated with the video game that requires the second control layout for the second display device may include detecting at least one predetermined point in the video game, a predetermined level in the video game, a predetermined character in the video game, a predetermined object in the video game, a preference request associated with a user of the second display device, or an accessibility selection received through the first control layout. Furthermore, in some implementations, detecting the trigger event associated with the video game that requires the second control layout for the second display device may include detecting an interaction with a specific video game controller within the first control layout.

[0007] In some implementations, the method may additionally include, in response to the detection of the trigger event, generating the second control layout for the second screen device based on the trigger event. For example, generating the second control layout for the second screen device based on the trigger event may include determining, based on the video game, one or more video game controllers correlated with the trigger event and assembling one or more video game controllers in the second control layout.

[0008] In at least one implementation, causing the second display device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout may include generating display instructions, including instructions to remove the first control layout from the second display device and instructions to display one or more video game controllers on the second control layout and provide the display instructions to the second display device. Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 19 / 70 4 / 40

[0009] In some implementations, the method may additionally include receiving, during the ongoing game of the video game and through the second control layout on the second display device, additional control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device, detecting an additional trigger event associated with the video game that requires the first control layout for the second display device, and causing the second display device to replace the second control layout with the first control layout.

[0010] Some examples described here include a system with at least one physical processor and physical memory, including computer executable instructions that, when executed by at least one physical processor, cause at least one physical processor to perform various actions.In at least one instance, the computer-executable instructions, when executed by at least one physical processor, cause that physical processor to perform acts that include, in response to a detected selection of a video game via a first display device, converting a second display device into a game controller with a first control layout, receiving, from the second display device and via the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device, detecting a trigger event associated with the video game that requires a second control layout for the second display device, and causing the second display device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout.

[0011] In some examples, the method described above is encoded as computer-readable instructions in a computer-readable medium. In one example, the instructions Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 20 / 70 5 / 40 computer-readable actions, when executed by at least one processor of a computing device, cause the computing device, in response to a detected selection of a video game via a first display device, to convert a second display device into a game controller with a first control layout, to receive, from the second display device and via the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device, to detect a trigger event associated with the video game that requires a second control layout for the second display device, and to cause the second display device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout.

[0012] In one or more examples, features of any of the embodiments described herein are used in combination with one another in accordance with the general principles described herein. These and other embodiments, features and advantages will be more fully understood after reading the following detailed description together with the attached drawings and claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The attached drawings illustrate a series of exemplary embodiments and are part of the descriptive report. Together with the description that follows, these drawings demonstrate and explain various principles of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary environment for implementing a control layout system according to one or more implementations.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a flow diagram of an exemplary computer-implemented method for generating a second control layout to replace a first layout of Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 21 / 70 6 / 40 control on a second screen device according to one or more implementations.

[0016] FIG. 3 illustrates a sequence diagram of steps executed by the control layout system when detecting trigger events and generating adaptive control layouts according to one or more implementations.

[0017] FIGS. 4A-4B illustrate adaptive control layouts generated for display on a second screen device according to one or more implementations.

[0018] FIG. 4C illustrates a layout of controls that include semantic symbols according to one or more implementations.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a detailed diagram of the control layout system according to one or more implementations.

[0020] Throughout the drawings, identical descriptions and reference characters indicate similar, but not necessarily identical, elements. Although the exemplary embodiments described herein are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail in this document. However, the exemplary embodiments described herein are not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed. Instead, this disclosure covers all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives within the scope of the appended claims. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY MODALITIES [002 1] As mentioned above, a video game platform is typically limited to the layout and functionality of the physical video game controller that is specific to that video game platform. Therefore, video games designed for that platform must adapt their gameplay to that physical controller. This, Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 22 / 70 7 / 40, in turn, means that using a physical controller when playing a particular video game may not be intuitive or may even leave several buttons and other controls on the physical controller without any functionality. The mobile gaming space (i.e., where physical controllers cannot be used) is also problematic because the digital controls of a video game are usually displayed on the same screen as the video game graphics. This can lead to a reduction in the visible display area of ​​the video game and smaller controller sizes (e.g., for buttons, joysticks, etc.). Therefore, mobile games are often less engaging and more difficult to play.

[0022] In light of these problems, the present disclosure describes a system that generates customized and adaptable control layouts of buttons, joysticks, etc., for use on a second screen device, such as a smartphone, during video game gameplay. For example, the described system can convert a player's smartphone into a video game controller for a video game displayed on a first screen device, such as a TV. The described system can also detect trigger events during gameplay that require a change in the button, joystick, etc. layout on the smartphone. For example, the described system can generate a new control layout that provides the player with access to control functionality that is customized for specific video game events (e.g., upon encountering a specific level or point in a story, character, item, etc.) in real time.The customized and adaptive control layouts generated by the described system improve gameplay by being presented on a second screen device separate from the game graphics display, so that gameplay is not limited or interrupted by the displayed controls. In doing so, the present disclosure... Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 23 / 70 8 / 40 may allow video game developers to create immersive, interactive, and dynamically adaptable video game experiences, as well as control schemes that enhance the end-user experience, while keeping the video game control as concise and specific to the game as possible. In this way, the present disclosure may lead to video game controllers that are more accessible to players, with larger hit zones for the various controls within each layout, so that players can use the video game controllers more quickly and accurately.

[0023] Features of any of the implementations described herein may be used in combination with one another, in accordance with the general principles described herein. These and other implementations, features and advantages will be more fully understood after reading the following detailed description together with the attached drawings and claims.

[0024] Detailed descriptions of a control layout system that generates adaptive control layouts during video game gameplay in response to trigger events detected within the video game will be provided below, with reference to FIGS. 1-5. For example, an exemplary network environment is illustrated in FIG. 1 to show the control layout system operating in connection with a first display device and a second display device. FIG. 2 illustrates the steps performed by the control layout system to generate adaptive control layouts for display on the second display device during gameplay. FIG. 3 illustrates a sequence of steps performed by the control layout system during gameplay to generate and provide adaptive control layouts. FIGS. 4A-4C illustrate examples of control layouts generated by the Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 24 / 70 Figure 9 / 40 shows the control layout system in response to detected trigger events. Finally, FIG. 5 provides additional details regarding the characteristics and functionalities of the control layout system.

[0025] As mentioned, FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary network environment 100 that implements aspects of this disclosure. For example, the network environment 100 may include server(s) 112, a digital content receiver 114, a first display device 118, a second display device 120, and a network 122. As shown further on, the server(s) 112 and the digital content receiver 114 may include a memory 106, additional items 108, and a physical processor 110.

[0026] In one or more implementations, as shown in FIG. 1, the first screen device 118 may be a television and the second screen device 120 may be a smartphone. In some examples, the entire display of the second screen device 120 may serve as a controller for a video game 103 displayed on the first screen device 118. As shown further on, the digital content receiver 114 may be a separate device from the first screen device 118 and the second screen device 120, and the first screen device 118 may be physically separate from the second screen device 120. In this implementation, the digital content receiver 114, the first screen device 118, and the second screen device 120 may be on the same subnet (e.g., in the same residence or location) or may be on different subnets.In further implementations, the digital content receiver 114 and / or the functionality of the digital content receiver 114 may be incorporated into the first display device 118 and / or the second display device 120. In further implementations, the first display device. Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 25 / 70 10 / 40 118 could be a digital projector, monitor, or other display device. Similarly, the second screen device 120 could be a tablet or a smart wearable device with an interactive display screen.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 1, a control layout system 102 can be implemented as part of a digital content system 104 within memory 106 on server(s) 112. In one or more implementations, the digital content system 104 may include a subscription streaming service to provide subscribers with digital media content. Furthermore, the control layout system 102 can access the video game 103, run the video game 103, transmit the output of the video game 103 to one or both of the first screen devices 118 and the second screen device 120 (e.g., to have the first screen device 118 render game graphics, to have the second screen device 120 display control layouts), receive control inputs from a video game controller (e.g., as the second screen device 120), etc.In one or more implementations, the control layout system 102 works in conjunction with the video game 103 to analyze control inputs, change game states, detect trigger events associated with control layouts, and generate updated control layouts for display and use on the second screen device 120. [ 0 02 8 ] As shown in FIG. 1, the digital content receiver 114 may include a digital content system application 116 within its memory 106. In some implementations, the digital content system application 116 may communicate information to and from the digital content system 104 via the network 12 2. In at least one implementation, the control layout system 102 – in conjunction with the video game console 103 – may access and utilize data Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 26 / 70 11 / 40 received by the digital content system 104 to generate and provide adaptive control layouts during video game gameplay. In some implementations, the digital content system application 116 may be additionally installed on the first display device 118 and / or the second display device 120. For example, in one implementation, the first display device 118 may receive video game display information via the digital content receiver 114, and the second display device 120 may communicate directly with the server(s) 112 via an additional instance of the digital content system application 116 installed on it. For example, the digital content system application 116 may be embedded in the second display device 120 so that the second display device 120 can communicate directly with the digital content system 104 and / or the control layout system 102.

[0029] As mentioned above, the digital content receiver 114 (and in some implementations the first display device 118 and / or the second display device 120) can be communicatively coupled with the server(s) 112 via the network 122. In one or more implementations, the network 122 can represent any type or form of communication network, such as the Internet, and can include one or more physical connections, such as a LAN, and / or wireless connections, such as a WAN. In some implementations, the network 122 can represent a telecommunications carrier network. In at least one implementation, the network 122 can represent combinations of networks such that the digital content receiver 114 and the first display device 118 can communicate with the control layout system 102 via a wireless network, while the second display device 120 can communicate with the system of Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 27 / 70 12 / 40 control layout 102 via a cellular network.

[0030] Although FIG. 1 illustrates components of exemplary network environment 100 in one arrangement, other arrangements are possible. For example, in one implementation, the control layout system 102 may operate as a native application that can be installed on the digital content receiver 114. In another implementation, the control layout system 102 may operate on multiple servers. Furthermore, in some implementations, exemplary network environment 100 may include multiple second display devices 120—such as when a multiplayer game is being played on the first display device 118. Similarly, exemplary network environment 100 may also include multiple first display devices 118, such as when multiple players are playing a video game on separate displays.For example, in this implementation, the control layout system 102 can support the same video game being played by multiple players (e.g., on multiple second screen devices and multiple first screen devices) in multiple locations and on different user accounts within the digital content system 104. [ 003 1 ] In one or more implementations, and as will be explained in more detail below, the methods and steps performed by the 102 control layout system refer to multiple terms. For example, a “digital video game” may refer to a digital program that causes game graphics to be rendered on a display device, such as a first screen device, as user inputs received through a second screen device manipulate or interact with the rendered game graphics. A video game may include points, places, junctions, levels, characters, and other displayed objects. Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 28 / 70 13 / 40

[0032] As used herein, a “preference request” may include a user setting configured with respect to a video game. For example, a preference request may include a request for text to be displayed at a specific size, sounds to be played at a specific volume, colors to be displayed within a specific spectrum, and so on. As used herein, an “accessibility selection” may refer to additional settings configured with respect to a video that are specific to how a player might play the video game. For example, an accessibility selection may include preferences for right-handed or left-handed players, language preferences, and so on.

[0033] As used herein, a “control layout” may refer to a specific arrangement of video game controls. For example, a second display device may display a control layout that includes one or more video game controls that have a predetermined size and are positioned in a predetermined location within the layout. Video game controls may refer to an interactive graphic within a control layout that can be interacted with in specific ways and that is mapped to specific video game-related functions.

[0034] Thus, “control inputs can refer to data that represents how a specific video game controller interacts during gameplay. For example, a control input might indicate that a controller button was pressed and held down for five seconds during gameplay. “Touch gestures can refer to types of interactions that can be detected in connection with video game controllers. For example, a touch gesture can be a tap gesture, a press-and-hold tap gesture, a press-and-swipe tap gesture, a tap gesture Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 29 / 70 14 / 40 with multiple fingers, and / or a variable pressure touch gesture. Control inputs may additionally include recorded or transmitted sound inputs via a microphone on the second display device. Furthermore, gyroscopic inputs may include changes detected in connection with a gyroscope on the second display device indicating that the second display device is being tilted, rotated, flipped, etc.

[0035] As used herein, a “trigger event” can refer to an event pertaining to a video game that requires a change in a control layout on a device that serves as a controller for the video game. In some examples, trigger events can be categorized by a specific “type” that indicates the specific change that occurred. To illustrate, a trigger event might refer to an encounter that occurred within the video game. A trigger event might also refer to a special character that was encountered in the video game. In this way, certain types of encounters (for example, an encounter with a new landscape) may not require a change in control layout, while other types of encounters—such as encountering a special character or item that can only be interacted with via certain video game controllers—may require a change in control layout.In some cases, a trigger event may be based on a specific video game event, as described above. In additional cases, a trigger event may be detected in response to a specific interaction received through the control layout on the second 120-screen device. For example, the control layout on the second 120-screen device may include one or more video game controllers that, when interacted with, may cause a trigger event that leads to a change in the control layout. To illustrate, a control layout... Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 30 / 70 15 / 40 may include a specific video game controller representing a portable radio. In response to a detected selection of this video game controller, the control layout system 102 may update the control layout on the second screen device 120 to include the video game controller that mimics the appearance and operation of a portable radio.

[0036] As mentioned above, FIG. 2 is a flow diagram of an exemplary method implemented by computer 200 to replace a first control layout on the second screen device 120 with a second control layout generated in response to a trigger event detected during video game gameplay. The steps shown in FIG. 2 can be performed by any suitable computer executable code and / or computing system, including the system(s) illustrated in FIG. 5. In one example, each of the steps shown in FIG. 2 can represent an algorithm whose structure includes and / or is represented by several sub-steps, examples of which will be provided in more detail below.

[0037] As illustrated in FIG. 2, in step 202, the control layout system 102 can, in response to a detected selection of a video game via a first display device (e.g., the first display device 118), convert a second display device (e.g., the second display device 120) into a game controller with a first control layout. For example, the digital content system 104—through the application of the digital content system 116—can provide access to a collection of digital video games. In at least one implementation, the application of the digital content system 116 can detect a selection of a specific digital video game title via the first display device. Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 31 / 70 16 / 40 118. In response to the start of the game, the control layout system 102 can convert the second screen device 120 into a game controller associated with the selected digital video game. Thus, the control layout system 102 can cause the game graphics to be displayed on the first screen device 118, while causing the second screen device 120 to display the first control layout, including one or more video game controllers associated with the digital video game.

[0038] As illustrated in FIG. 2, in step 204, the control layout system 102 can receive, from the second screen device and through the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first screen device. For example, the control layout system 102 can receive control inputs indicating that a control button has been pressed, that a control joystick has been slid and held in an extended position, etc. The control layout system 102 can also receive control inputs specific to the second screen device 120. For example, the control layout system 102 can receive control inputs indicating that the second screen device 120 has been tilted / inverted, control inputs including sounds captured by a microphone of the second screen device 120, and so on.

[0039] In step 206, control layout system 102 can detect a trigger event associated with the video game that requires a second control layout for the second display device. For example, control layout system 102 can determine a point, chapter, junction, etc., where the current game has arrived within the digital video game. Based on this determination (and / or one or more control inputs received at that point), the layout system Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 32 / 70 17 / 40 of control 102 can determine that a trigger event has occurred. To illustrate, the control layout 102 system can determine that the game is changing to a new level or new activity, that a specific character, item, mission, etc. has been found within the digital video game, or that a preference request has been received from the player. In response to the detection of the trigger event, the control layout 102 system can generate and provide a second control layout for display and use on the second screen device 120.

[0040] Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 2, in step 208, the control layout system 102 can cause the second display device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout. For example, the control layout system 102 can provide the second control layout to the second display device 120, along with instructions to remove the first control layout from the display of the second display device 120 and render a display of the second control layout. [004 1] As discussed above, the control layout system 102 generates adaptive control layouts during gameplay in response to the detection of trigger events associated with the video game. FIG. 3 illustrates additional details for the sequence of steps executed by the control layout system 102 during this process. For example, in step 302, the control layout system 102 can start a selected video game. For example, the control layout system 102 can provide access to a repository of digital video games stored by the digital content system 104. The control layout system 102 and / or the digital content system 104 can generate a display through the first screen device 118, including options Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 33 / 70 18 / 40 selectable options are associated with some or all digital video game titles. In response to a detected selection of a digital video game title, the control layout system 102 can start the associated video game to play via the first screen device 11 8, providing game data 306 (e.g., game graphics, game audio, and other game data).

[0042] Furthermore, as part of the initialization of the selected video game (e.g., video game 103 as shown in FIG. 1), the control layout system 102 can convert the second screen device 120 into a video game controller. For example, the control layout system 102 can convert the second screen device 120 into a video game controller by replacing a current display (e.g., a digital content system display) on the second screen device 120 with a first control layout associated with the selected video game. To illustrate, the control layout system 102 can identify a first control layout 304 as part of the initialization instructions associated with the digital video game.The first control layout 304 can be dictated by the video game (or rather, by the programming created by the video game developers) in conjunction with the control layout system 102 in response to an opening display or menu included in the video game. The control layout system 102 can identify or generate the first control layout 304 including one or more controls (e.g., buttons, joysticks, trackpads, keyboards) in specified sizes and display locations relative to a display screen of the second screen device 120. It follows that the second screen device 120 can display the first control layout 304 at step 310, while the first screen device 118 displays the game data 306 (e.g.,...). Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 34 / 70 19 / 40 (including game graphics) in step 308.

[0043] After the selected video game starts, the second screen device 120 can detect the game at step 316. The second screen device 120 can detect control inputs 318 associated with the interactions detected with the first control layout 30 4.To illustrate, the second screen device 120 can detect control inputs 318, including, but not limited to, one or more touch gesture inputs in relation to one or more controls within the first control layout 304, press and hold touch gesture inputs in relation to one or more controls within the first control layout 304, press and slide touch gesture inputs in relation to one or more controls within the first control layout 304, multi-finger touch gesture inputs in relation to one or more controls within the first control layout 304, variable pressure touch gesture inputs in relation to one or more controls within the first control layout 304, sound inputs captured by the second screen device 120, and / or gyroscopic inputs detected by the second screen device 120.The second screen device 120 can report the control inputs 3 18 to the control layout system 102 (for example, through the application of the digital content system 1 1 6). During the ongoing game, the control layout system 102 can continuously receive the control inputs 31 8.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 3, in step 320, the control layout system 102 can detect a first trigger event from the received data. For example, the control layout system 102 can analyze the received data, including the game data 314 and / or the control inputs 318, to determine the type of trigger event that occurred. To illustrate, the control layout system Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 35 / 70 20 / 40 102 can determine that a sequence of control inputs in connection with a specific point on a specific level of the video game means that the context of the video game is changing, and this change of context may be indicative of what type of trigger event occurred. For example, the type of trigger event could be a change from game graphics to a menu (a video game menu or a digital content system menu), a change from one game level to another game level, a change in the characters with which one interacts in the video game, a selection of an object or character within the game, a change in user preferences associated with the video game, a change in accessibility options associated with the game, and so on.

[0045] In additional implementations, the 102 control layout system can detect a first trigger event as step 320, detecting a specific interaction with the first control layout. For example, in some implementations, the first control layout may include one or more video game controllers whose functionality includes causing a control layout change. To illustrate, the first control layout may include a button control that represents a portable radio. In response to the detected selection of this button, the 102 control layout system can detect a trigger event and generate a second control layout that mimics the appearance and / or functionality of a portable radio.

[0046] In response to the determination that a trigger event has occurred based on control inputs 318, the control layout system 102 can determine whether the type of trigger event requires a change in the control layout. For example, some types of trigger events—such as changing from one game level to another—may not require a change in the control layout because Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 36 / 70 21 / 40 The same controls in the current control layout can be used in the new game level. Other types of trigger events—such as encountering a character or video game item that can only be interacted with in a specific way—may require a change of control layout because the controls in the current control layout may not allow the specific interaction required by the character or video game item.

[0047] The control layout system 102 can then generate a second control layout in step 322. For example, the control layout system 102 can generate the second control layout in several ways. In one implementation, the control layout system 102 can generate the second control layout based on the video game instructions. For example, the video game might include programming that instructs how a control layout should be generated and which video game controllers should be included in the control layout for a specific type of trigger event. To illustrate, the control layout system 102 might determine that the instructions dictate specific video game controllers, along with their sizes and placement locations. Thus, the control layout system 102 can assemble the specific video game controllers into the second control layout 324 according to these instructions.

[0048] In a further implementation, the control layout system 102 can generate the second control layout 32 4 based on instructions from the digital content system 104. For example, in response to the determination that the trigger event is connected to the digital content system 104 (e.g., a change from the video game display to a digital content system menu), the control layout system 102 can query the digital content system 104 for instructions on how Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 37 / 70 22 / 40 generate the second control layout 324. In a further implementation, the control layout system 102 can generate the second control layout 324 based on a machine learning model or other computational model. For example, the control layout system 102 can use a machine learning model that has been trained to generate control layout predictions based on various types of trigger events within the video game. In this implementation, the control layout system 102 can generate the second control layout 324 based on the control layout prediction generated for the given trigger event.

[0049] The control layout system 102 can then send the second control layout 324 (or instructions pertaining to it) to the second display device 120. For example, the control layout system 102 can send the second control layout 324 for display on the second display device 120 and / or instructions to the second display device 120 to replace the first control layout 304 with the second control layout 324 in step 326. In further implementations, the control layout system 102 can send these instructions along with additional instructions for the type, size, and positioning of the controls within the second control layout 324. In this implementation, the second display device 120 can assemble the second control layout 324 and replace the first control layout 304 with the newly assembled second control layout 324.

[0050] In one or more implementations, the control layout system 102 can generate and display any number of control layouts during continuous gameplay via the first screen device 118 and the second screen device 120. For example, the control layout system Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 38 / 70 23 / 40 102 can continue to receive additional control inputs 330 in response to the second screen device 120 detecting the continuation of the game in step 328.

[0051] As in step 320 above, control layout system 102 can detect a second trigger event in step 336. Control layout system 102 can then generate additional control layouts and / or instructions. For example, in step 338, control layout system 102 can generate the first control layout 304 in response to determining that the trigger event is a context switch to a previous context or state. To illustrate, the player may have completed an interaction with a character in the video game that required replacing the first control layout with the second control layout in step 326.In response to the determination that the trigger event type is to resume normal gameplay after encountering the character, the control layout system 102 can generate the first control layout 304 at step 338, including instructions for the second screen device 120 to replace the second control layout 324 with the first control layout 304 at step 342. [ 0052 ] At this point, as shown in FIG. 3, the control layout system 102 can continue to receive additional control inputs 346 in response to the second screen device 120 detecting additional gameplay in step 34 4. The control layout system 102 can continue to receive the additional control inputs 346 until the video game is paused, terminated, or closed via the digital content system 10 4.

[0053] As discussed above, the control layout system 102 can generate any number of control layouts and have them displayed by the second screen device 120. FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 39 / 70 24 / 40 control layouts generated by the control layout system 102 and displayed on the second screen device 120. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, the control layout system 102 can cause a first control layout 402a to be displayed by the second screen device 120. The control layout system 102 can generate the first control layout 402a, including video game controls 404a, 404b, 404c, 404d, and 404e. To illustrate, the video game control 404a can include a joystick control that responds to touch gesture inputs of pressing and sliding that allow a player to move a character in any direction within three hundred and sixty degrees. The 404b, 404c, 404d, and 404e video game controllers can respond to touch gesture inputs and / or press-and-hold touch gesture inputs that may have variable pressure responses.Each of the 404b-404e video game controllers can be mapped to a different functionality within the video game (for example, being displayed by the first screen device 118). For example, the 404b video game controller can be mapped to a punch action performed by a character within the video game in response to a touch gesture detected in connection with the 404b video game controller. In one or more implementations, the control layout system 102 can generate the first control layout 402a so that combinations of the 404a-404e video game controllers can be selected simultaneously (for example, so that the player can have their video game character punch while running forward).

[0054] In response to the detection of a trigger event associated with the video game, the control layout system 102 can generate a second control layout 402b, as shown in FIG. 4B. For example, based on the type of event Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pp. 40 / 70 Based on the control inputs and other game data received by the control layout system 102, the control layout system 102 can generate the second control layout 402b, including the video game controls 404f, 404g, and 404h. As discussed above, the control layout system 102 can generate the second control layout 402b based on programming within the video game, based on instructions from the digital content system 104, based on a user request, and / or based on predictions from a machine learning model or other computational model. The control layout system 102 can send the second control layout 402b to the second display device 120 and cause the second display device 120 to display the second control layout 402b.As discussed above, the 102 control layout system can cause the second 120 screen device to replace the first 402a control layout with the second 402b control layout during gameplay, without interrupting the player's gaming experience.

[0055] As mentioned above, in some implementations, the control layout system 102 can generate a control layout based on instructions from the digital content system 104. For example, in response to a detected selection of a menu button 406, the control layout system 102 can determine that a system-based trigger event has occurred. In one or more implementations, the control layout system can then generate a new control layout including controls associated with a digital content system menu. [ 005 6 ] In one or more implementations, the 102 control layout system can generate control layouts including standard video game controllers, such as those shown in the first control layout 4 02a and the second Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 41 / 70 26 / 40 control layout 402b in FIGS. 4A and 4B. In further implementations, the 102 control layout system can generate custom video game controllers that are tailored to specific gameplay within a specific video game. For example, as shown in FIG. 4C, the 102 control layout system can generate a 402c control layout including custom video game controllers 404i, 404j, 404k, and 404l. In at least one implementation, the 102 control layout system can generate the custom video game controllers 404i-404l including semantic symbols (e.g., a sword, a shield) that indicate the controller's function to the player.

[0057] To illustrate, the control layout system 102 can generate the custom video game controllers 404i-404l in response to instructions from the video game programming and / or predictions from a machine learning model. Furthermore, the control layout system 102 can generate the custom video game controllers 404i-404l in response to the determination of a functionality that is mapped to each video game controller. For example, in response to the determination that—when selected—the video game controller 404k causes the player character to perform a sword attack, the control layout system 102 can generate the custom video game controller 404k including a sword icon. In one or more implementations, the control layout system 102 can generate the custom video game controllers 404i-404l such that no two video game controllers represent the same semantic symbol.The 102 control layout system can additionally generate a control layout including some standard controls (e.g., A, B, “Select”), and some custom controls representing semantic symbols. Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 42 / 70 27 / 40

[0058] In at least one implementation, the control layout system 102 can additionally generate custom video game controls that represent gameplay elements. For example, in a video game that includes playing cards, the control layout system 102 can generate custom video game controls that depict playing cards that can be manipulated like real playing cards. In other examples, if a video game allows a player to create and use an inventory (e.g., of food, potions, weapons), the control layout system 102 can generate custom video game controls mapped to these inventory items, so that the player can select or rearrange these inventory items. In another example, the control layout system 102 can generate custom video game controls that represent an interactive map or a minigame that must be completed on the second screen device 120.

[0059] As mentioned above and as shown in FIG. 5, the control layout system 102 performs several functions related to detecting trigger events during video game gameplay and, in response, generates an adaptive video game control layout for use on a second display device that is physically separate from a first display device where the video game graphics are displayed. FIG. 5 is a block diagram 500 of the control layout system 102 operating within the memory 106 of the server(s) 112 while performing these functions. Thus, FIG. 5 provides additional details regarding these functions. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the control layout system 102 may include a communication manager 502, a trigger event manager 504, a control layout manager 506, and a digital video game manager 508. As shown in FIG. 5, the Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 43 / 70 28 / 40 additional items 108 can store and maintain digital video game data 510.

[0060] In certain implementations, the control layout system 102 may represent one or more software applications, modules, or programs that, when executed by a computing device, may cause the computing device to perform one or more tasks. For example, and as will be described in greater detail below, one or more of the communication managers 502, trigger event managers 504, control layout managers 506, or digital video game managers 508 may represent software stored and configured to run on one or more computing devices, such as the server(s) 112. One or more of the communication manager 502, trigger event manager 504, control layout manager 506, and digital video game manager 508 of the control layout system 102 shown in FIG.5 can also represent all or parts of one or more special-purpose computers for performing one or more tasks. [ 00 61 ] As mentioned above and as shown in FIG. 5, the control layout system 1 02 may include the communication manager 502. In one or more implementations, the communication manager 502 may receive game data from one or more first-screen devices and / or one or more second-screen devices. For example, as discussed above in relation to FIG. 3, the communication manager 502 may receive and / or detect game data, such as a current video game level being played, objects currently displayed during the game, characters currently encountered, a video game score, and so on. [ 00 62 ] The 502 communication manager can Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 44 / 70 29 / 40 additionally receive and / or detect control inputs from a second display device. For example, the 502 communication manager may receive and / or detect touch gesture inputs, press-and-hold touch gesture inputs, press-and-swipe touch gesture inputs, multi-finger touch gesture inputs, variable-pressure touch gesture inputs, sound inputs, or gyroscopic inputs. In one or more implementations, the 502 communication manager may receive and / or detect such control inputs relating to specific video game controls within a control layout currently displayed by a second display device. Furthermore, the 502 communication manager may receive and / or detect timing information associated with the control inputs indicating how quickly video game controls are selected, a sequence in which video game controls are selected, and so on.

[0063] In one or more implementations, the 502 communication manager can send, transmit, or provide control layouts to second display devices. For example, the 502 communication manager can send a generated control layout to a second display device. In additional implementations, the 502 communication manager can send or transmit instructions that cause the second display device to display the control layout. For example, the 502 communication manager can send instructions that cause the second display device to identify specific video game controls and assemble the specific video game controls into a specific layout. [ 00 64 ] As mentioned above and as shown in FIG. 5, the control layout system 102 may include the trigger event manager 5 04. In one or more s Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 45 / 70 In 30 / 40 implementations, the 504 trigger event handler can analyze video game data and / or second screen device inputs to determine if a trigger event has occurred. For example, the 504 trigger event handler can determine that a particular character, item, level, etc. occurred within a video game and / or that a specific sequence of control inputs indicates that a trigger event has occurred. Additionally, the 504 trigger event handler can analyze control inputs in light of the game data associated with the video game. For example, the 504 trigger event handler can determine that one or more control inputs at a specific point or level within the video game (e.g., indicated by the game data) indicate that a trigger event has occurred.The 504 trigger event handler can perform this analysis in connection with one or more decision trees, point clouds, databases, specified video game rules, and / or machine learning models. As discussed above, the 504 trigger event handler can additionally determine that a trigger event occurred in response to the detection of a specific type of interaction with one or more video game controllers within a control layout currently displayed by the second screen device 120.

[0065] In response to the determination that a trigger event has occurred, the 504 trigger event handler can determine what type of trigger event occurred. For example, the 504 trigger event handler can determine the type of trigger event by analyzing the control inputs and / or game data in more detail. For example, the 504 trigger event handler can determine a specific change occurring in video game 103 and one or more control inputs associated with that change. Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pp. 46 / 70 31 / 40 specific change. To illustrate, the 504 trigger event handler can analyze game data to determine if a specific character was encountered in the 103 video game. By additionally detecting a sequence of control inputs indicating that the player character approached the specific character, the 504 trigger event handler can determine that the trigger event type is a special encounter with a character.

[0066] In some implementations, the trigger event handler 504 can determine the type of trigger event based on the video game 103 programming. For example, the video game 103 might specify that if a player advances to a new level within the video game 103, a new type of level trigger event has occurred. In some implementations, the trigger event handler 504 can determine the type of trigger event in response to input from the digital content system 104. For example, the control layout system 102 might notify the digital content system 104 when a control input indicates access to a digital content system menu. The digital content system 104 might then instruct the control layout system 102 that a trigger event menu access type has occurred.

[0067] In at least one implementation, the 504 trigger event handler can utilize various artificial intelligence techniques to determine the type of trigger event that occurred. For example, the 504 trigger event handler can generate a machine learning model input based on the received game data and control inputs. The 504 trigger event handler can additionally apply a machine learning model to the generated input to generate a trigger event type prediction. For example, the Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pp. 47 / 70 The 32 / 40 trigger event manager 504 can train the machine learning model to generate trigger event type predictions by applying the machine learning model to the training inputs and then propagating the generated training predictions back over multiple training cycles until the accuracy of the training predictions converges.

[0068] The 504 trigger event handler can additionally determine whether a given type of trigger event requires a control layout change. For example, the 504 trigger event handler can access video game programming data that determines which types of trigger events require control layout changes. In further implementations, the 504 trigger event handler can additionally train the machine learning model described above to generate trigger event type predictions that further indicate whether the predicted trigger event type requires a control layout change.

[0069] As mentioned above and as shown in FIG. 5, the control layout system 102 may include the control layout manager 506. In one or more implementations, the control layout manager 506 may generate control layouts when a trigger event type requires a control layout change. For example, the control layout manager 506 may generate a control layout by determining the video game controls associated with the trigger event type and assembling the video game controls into a layout. In some implementations, the control layout manager 506 may access the video game programming that determines a specific layout of video game controls associated with a trigger event type. In additional implementations, the Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pp. 48 / 70 The 33 / 40 control layout manager 506 can additionally train the machine learning model to predict a control layout required by a predicted type of trigger event.

[0070] The 506 control layout manager can generate a control layout including specific video game controls in specific sizes and in specific locations within the control layout. For example, the 506 control layout manager can generate the control layout along with instructions on how the second display device can display the control layout. In another implementation, the 506 control layout manager can generate the control layout as a set of instructions that determine how the second display device can generate and display the determined control layout.

[0071] In at least one implementation, the 506 control layout manager can additionally generate customized video game controllers that include semantic symbols. For example, in response to the determination that a video game controller within a control layout is mapped to a specific function within the video game 103, the 506 control layout manager can customize the video game controller with a semantic symbol representing the specific function. In this way, the 506 control layout manager can further customize the video game controllers within a control layout to improve video game gameplay.

[0072] As mentioned above and as shown in FIG. 5, the control layout system 102 may include the 508 digital video game manager. In one or more implementations, the 508 digital video game manager may load or start a selected video game. For example, the 508 digital video game manager may cause that Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pp. 49 / 70 34 / 40 a first screen device renders video game graphics. Additionally, the 508 digital video game manager can make a second screen device display an initial video game control layout.

[0073] For example, the 508 digital video game manager can convert the second screen device into a video game controller as part of the selected video game launch. For example, the 508 digital video game manager can replace a current display on the second screen device with an initial video game controller layout.

[0074] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the server(s) 112 and the digital content receiver 114 may include one or more physical processors, such as the physical processor 110. The physical processor 110 may generally represent any type or form of processing unit implemented in hardware capable of interpreting and / or executing computer-readable instructions. In one implementation, the physical processor 110 may access and / or modify one or more components of the control layout system 102. Examples of physical processors include, without limitation, microprocessors, microcontrollers, central processing units (CPUs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) implementing softcore processors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), parts of one or more thereof, variations or combinations thereof, and / or any other suitable physical processor. [ 007 5 ] In addition, the server(s) 112 and the digital content receiver 114 may include memory 106. In one or more implementations, memory 106 generally represents any type or form of volatile or non-volatile storage device or medium capable of storing Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pages 50 / 70 35 / 40 computer-readable data and / or instructions. In one example, memory 106 may store, load, and / or maintain one or more components of the control layout system 102. Examples of memory 106 may include, without limitation, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), flash memory, hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), optical disk drives, caches, variations or combinations thereof, and / or any other suitable storage memory.

[0076] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, server(s) 112 and digital content receiver 114 may include additional items 108. On server(s) 112, additional items 108 may include digital video game data 510. In one or more implementations, digital video game data 510 may include digital video games. Digital video game data 510 may additionally include machine learning models for specific digital video games that predict whether a trigger event has occurred, a type of trigger event that has occurred, whether the type of trigger event requires a change in control layout, and / or video game controls that should be included in a new control layout based on the type of trigger event. In some implementations, digital video game data 510 may also include algorithms, tables, databases, decision trees, point clouds, etc.for use in determining whether a trigger event has occurred, in determining the type of trigger event that has occurred, in determining whether the type of trigger event requires a change in control layout, and / or in determining which video game controls should be included in a new control layout based on the type of trigger event. [ 007 7 ] In summary, the 102 control layout system can perfectly generate and provide control layouts. Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pp. 51 / 70 36 / 40 adaptive controls that are tailored to specific trigger events associated with video game gameplay. For example, as discussed above, the 102 control layout system can determine whether a trigger event type requires a control layout change on a second display device that is physically separate from a first display device where video game graphics are displayed. The 102 control layout system can additionally generate a new control layout that may include standard video game controls and / or custom video game controls. In one or more implementations, the 102 control layout system can deliver the new control layout to the second display device in a way that does not interrupt gameplay but rather enriches the gaming experience. Examples of Modalities

[0078] Example 1: A computer-implemented method for generating adaptive control layouts for a second display device while a video game is being played. For example, the method might include, in response to a detected video game selection via a first display device, converting a second display device into a game controller with a first control layout, receiving, from the second display device and via the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device, detecting a trigger event associated with the video game that requires a second control layout for the second display device, and causing the second display device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout.

[0079] Example 2: The computer-implemented method of Example 1, where the first display device is physically separated from the second display device. Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pp. 52 / 70 37 / 40

[0080] Example 3: The computer-implemented method of either Examples 1 and 2, wherein receiving, from the second screen device and via the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first screen device includes receiving one or more touch gesture inputs, press-and-hold touch gesture inputs, press-and-swipe touch gesture inputs, multi-finger touch gesture inputs, variable-pressure touch gesture inputs, sound inputs, or gyroscopic inputs.

[0081] Example 4: The computer-implemented method of any of Examples 1-3, wherein detecting the trigger event associated with the video game that requires the second control layout for the second display device includes determining a type associated with the trigger event and determining that the trigger event type requires a different control layout than the first control layout.

[0082] Example 5: The computer-implemented method of any of Examples 1 through 4, wherein detecting the trigger event associated with the video game that requires the second control layout for the second display device includes detecting at least one predetermined point in the video game, a predetermined level in the video game, a predetermined character in the video game, a predetermined object in the video game, a preference request associated with a user of the second display device, or an accessibility selection received through the first control layout.

[0083] Example 6: The computer-implemented method of any of Examples 1-5, wherein detecting the trigger event associated with the video game that requires the second control layout for the second display device includes Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pp. 53 / 70 38 / 40 detect an interaction with a specific video game controller within the first control layout.

[0084] Example 7: The computer-implemented method of any of Examples 1-6, including additionally, in response to the detection of the trigger event, generating the second control layout for the second screen device based on the trigger event.

[0085] Example 8: The computer-implemented method of any of Examples 1 through 7, wherein generating the second control layout for the second display device based on the trigger event includes determining, based on the video game, one or more video game controls correlated with the trigger event and assembling one or more video game controls into the second control layout.

[0086] Example 9: The computer-implemented method of any of Examples 1 through 8, in which causing the second display device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout includes generating display instructions, including instructions to remove the first control layout from the second display device and instructions to display one or more video game controls on the second control layout and provide the display instructions to the second display device.

[0087] Example 10: The computer-implemented method of any of Examples 1 through 9, including additionally receiving, during the ongoing gameplay of the video game and via the second control layout on the second display device, additional control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device, detecting an additional trigger event associated with the video game that requires the first control layout for the second display device, and causing the second display device to replace the second control layout with the first control layout. Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pp. 54 / 70 39 / 40 control.

[0088] In some examples, a system may include at least one processor and physical memory including computer executable instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause at least one processor to perform various actions.For example, computer executable instructions can cause at least one processor to perform acts that include, in response to a detected selection of a video game via a first display device, converting a second display device into a game controller with a first control layout, receiving, from the second display device and via the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device, detecting a trigger event associated with the video game that requires a second control layout for the second display device, and causing the second display device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout. [008 9] In addition, in some examples, a non-transient computer-readable medium may include one or more computer-executable instructions that, when executed by at least one processor of a computing device, cause the computing device to perform various acts. For example, one or more computer-executable instructions may cause the computing device, in response to a detected selection of a video game via a first display device, to convert a second display device into a game controller with a first control layout, to receive, from the second display device and via the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device, to detect Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pages 55 / 70 40 / 40 is a trigger event associated with the video game that requires a second control layout for the second display device, and causes the second display device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout.

[0090] Unless otherwise indicated, the terms connected and coupled to (and their derivatives), as used in the descriptive report and claims, should be interpreted as allowing both direct and indirect connection (i.e., through other elements or components). Furthermore, the terms a or an, as used in the descriptive report and claims, should be interpreted as meaning at least one of. Finally, for ease of use, the terms including and having (and their derivatives), as used in the descriptive report and claims, are interchangeable and have the same meaning as the word comprising. Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, pp. 56 / 70

Claims

1 / 7 CLAIMS 1. A computer-implemented method, characterized in that it comprises: in response to a detected selection of a video game by means of a first display device, converting a second display device into a game controller with a first control layout; receiving, from the second display device and by means of the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device; detecting a trigger event associated with the video game that requires a second control layout for the second display device; and causing the second display device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout.

2. A computer-implemented method according to claim 1, characterized in that the first screen device is physically separated from the second screen device.

3. A computer-implemented method according to claim 1, characterized in that receiving, from the second screen device and through the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first screen device, comprises receiving one or more touch gesture inputs, press-and-hold touch gesture inputs, press-and-slide touch gesture inputs, multi-finger touch gesture inputs, variable pressure touch gesture inputs, sound inputs, or gyroscopic inputs.

4. A computer-implemented method according to claim 1, characterized in that detecting the trigger event associated with the video game that requires the second control layout for the second screen device comprises: determining a type associated with the trigger event; and determining that the type of trigger event requires a control layout that is different from the first control layout.

5. A computer-implemented method according to claim 1, characterized in that detecting the trigger event associated with the video game that requires the second control layout for the second screen device comprises detecting at least one of: a predetermined point in the video game, a predetermined level in the video game, a predetermined character in the video game, a predetermined object in the video game, a preference request associated with a user of the second screen device, or an accessibility selection received through the first control layout.

6. A computer-implemented method according to claim 1, characterized in that detecting the trigger event associated with the video game that requires the second control layout for the second screen device comprises detecting an interaction with a specific video game controller within the first control layout.

7. A computer-implemented method according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises, in response to the detection of the trigger event, generating the second control layout for the second screen device based on the trigger event.

8. A computer-implemented method according to claim 7, characterized in that generating the second control layout for the second screen device based on the trigger event comprises: Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 58 / 70 3 / 7 determining, based on the video game, one or more video game controls correlated with the trigger event; and assembling the one or more video game controls into the second control layout.

9. A computer-implemented method according to claim 8, characterized in that causing the second screen device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout comprises: generating display instructions comprising instructions for removing the first control layout from the second screen device and instructions for displaying one or more video game controls on the second control layout; and providing the display instructions for the second screen device.

10. A computer-implemented method according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises: receiving, during the ongoing gameplay of the video game and through the second control layout on the second display device, additional control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device; detecting an additional trigger event associated with the video game that requires the first control layout for the second display device; and causing the second display device to replace the second control layout with the first control layout.

11. A system, characterized in that it comprises: at least one physical processor; and physical memory comprising computer executable instructions which, when executed by the at least one physical processor, cause the at least one physical processor to perform acts comprising: Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page 59 / 70 4 / 7 in response to a detected selection of a video game by means of a first display device, converting a second display device into a game controller with a first control layout; receiving, from the second display device and by means of the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device; detecting a trigger event associated with the video game that requires a second control layout for the second display device; and causing the second display device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout.

12. System according to claim 11, characterized in that the first screen device is physically separated from the second screen device.

13. System, according to claim 11, characterized in that receiving, from the second screen device and through the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first screen device, comprises receiving one or more touch gesture inputs, press-and-hold touch gesture inputs, press-and-slide touch gesture inputs, multi-finger touch gesture inputs, variable pressure touch gesture inputs, sound inputs, or gyroscopic inputs.

14. System, according to claim 11, characterized in that detecting the trigger event associated with the video game that requires the second control layout for the second screen device comprises: determining a type associated with the trigger event; and determining that the type of trigger event requires a control layout that is different from the first control layout.

15. System, according to claim 11, characterized in that detecting the trigger event associated with the video game that requires the second control layout for the second screen device comprises detecting at least one of: a predetermined point in the video game, a predetermined level in the video game, a predetermined character in the video game, a predetermined object in the video game, a preference request associated with a user of the second screen device, an accessibility selection received through the first control layout, or an interaction with a specific video game controller within the first control layout.

16. System according to claim 11, characterized in that it further comprises computer executable instructions which, when executed by at least one physical processor, cause at least one physical processor to perform an action comprising, in response to detection of the trigger event, generating the second control layout for the second display device based on the trigger event.

17. System according to claim 16, characterized in that generating the second control layout for the second screen device based on the trigger event comprises: determining, based on the video game, one or more video game controls correlated with the trigger event; and assembling the one or more video game controls in the second control layout.

18. System according to claim 17, characterized in that causing the second screen device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout comprises: generating display instructions comprising instructions to remove the first control layout from the second screen device and instructions to display one or more video game controls on the second control layout; and providing the display instructions for the second screen device.

19. A system according to claim 11, characterized in that it further comprises computer executable instructions which, when executed by at least one physical processor, cause at least one physical processor to perform acts comprising: receiving, during the ongoing game of the video game and by means of the second control layout on the second display device, additional control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device; detecting an additional trigger event associated with the video game that requires the first control layout for the second display device; and causing the second display device to replace the second control layout with the first control layout.

20. Non-transient computer-readable medium, characterized in that it comprises one or more computer-executable instructions that, when executed by at least one processor of a computing device, cause the computing device to: in response to a detected selection of a video game via a first display device, convert a second display device into a game controller with a first control layout; receive, from the second display device and via the first control layout, one or more control inputs associated with the video game displayed on the first display device; detect a trigger event associated with the video game that requires a second control layout for the second display device; and cause the second display device to replace the first control layout with the second control layout. Petition 870250087976, dated 09 / 29 / 2025, page.63 / 70.

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