Games Controller Side-Wall Controls for Simultaneous Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional game controllers require users to switch between controls on the front and top surfaces, causing loss of control and reduced efficiency, especially in games requiring precise aiming or additional actions.
Innovation Solution
The addition of ergonomic controls on the side walls of the controller, accessible by the user's index fingers, allowing simultaneous operation without altering hand alignment, and optionally featuring switch mechanisms, pivotable designs, and removable customization options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If controls are only provided on the front and top surfaces of the controller, then the controller maintains a simple and conventional design, but the user must switch between controls requiring hand repositioning, causing loss of control and reduced efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds controls on the side walls of the controller, transitioning from traditional front/top surface controls to multi-surface controls including lateral surfaces. This dimensional expansion allows index fingers to access additional controls without repositioning the hand, enabling simultaneous operation of front, top, and side controls during gaming
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional controls are added to the controller, then control functionality is enhanced, but the controller structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is divided into distinct functional zones: front face controls operated by thumbs, top surface controls operated by index fingers, and side wall controls also operated by index fingers. This segmentation allows each surface to serve specific control functions, enhancing versatility while maintaining a structured and manageable design
Data Source
AI summary
The invention provides an improved controller (110) for a games console. The invention is a games controller (110) that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller (1). The controller of the invention (110) may comprise a plurality of controls (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107A, 107B, 107C, 108, 109) on the front and top of the controller (110). The controller of the present invention (10) is advantageous as it additionally comprises at least one additional control (120, 122) located on the side walls of the controller (110) in a position to be operated by the index fingers of a user (12).