Universal Mobile Game Controller With Automatic Multi-OS USB-C Pairing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing game controllers require separate hardware solutions for different computing device operating systems, leading to inefficiencies in product development and user ambiguity in identifying the correct version.
Innovation Solution
A universal game controller system that uses a USB-C connector to automatically interoperate with multiple operating systems like Android and iOS, employing USB device descriptors and vendor interfaces to facilitate seamless communication and authentication, allowing a single hardware solution to support both platforms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate hardware solutions are used for different operating systems, then compatibility with each specific system is ensured, but device complexity and product development inefficiency increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal game controller that can connect to multiple operating systems (Android, iOS, Windows, macOS) through a single hardware design. The controller uses USB-C connector and implements both HID and vendor-specific interfaces that are automatically recognized by different operating systems, eliminating the need for separate hardware versions for each platform.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller dynamically adapts its interface presentation based on the connected operating system. During USB enumeration, the controller can present different descriptor configurations or activate different interface modes depending on which OS detects it first, allowing a single hardware device to serve multiple functions across different platforms.
2Reliability
If separate hardware solutions are used for different operating systems, then system-specific optimization is achieved, but user confusion and difficulty in identifying correct version increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a single universal controller design that works across multiple operating systems, eliminating the need for users to identify and select between different versioned products. The controller maintains USB-C connectivity and supports both HID and vendor interfaces that are compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS platforms.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller automatically detects and adapts to the connected operating system without requiring user intervention. During the USB enumeration process, the controller presents appropriate interfaces that the host OS can automatically recognize and configure, eliminating the need for manual user setup or version selection.
3Reliability
If manual user intervention is required for configuration, then precise system matching is achieved, but ease of operation and user intuitiveness decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The controller implements automatic OS detection and configuration during the USB connection process. The controller monitors the USB enumeration sequence and automatically presents the appropriate interface configuration based on which operating system initiates the connection, completely eliminating the need for manual user configuration or system matching.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller prepares multiple interface configurations in advance and automatically selects the appropriate one during USB enumeration based on the host OS's detection sequence. This preliminary preparation allows the controller to seamlessly adapt to different operating systems without requiring user intervention during the connection process.
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AI summary
A universal mobile game controller is provided that can interoperate with multiple computing device operating systems (e.g., Android and iOS) in an automatic way through a common connector (e.g., USB-C). With these embodiments, instead of building a separate mobile game controller for each operating system, a single mobile game controller can be used for all operating systems. These embodiments can also enable communication with an application running within the computing device operating system. Other embodiments are provided.