Pivotable Gaming Controller Pedal System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional control interfaces on portable electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets, are not ideal for gamers due to their difficulty in use for immersive gaming experiences.
Innovation Solution
A gaming controller with a handgrip, elongated portion, and pedal system, where the pedal is pivotally coupled to the handgrip, allowing it to be selectively positioned between multiple states, and a communications interface to transmit inputs to a portable gaming device based on the pedal's position, enhancing control functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional control interfaces (touchscreens, physical buttons) are used on portable electronic devices, then the device structure remains simple, but the ease of operation for immersive gaming deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pedal system is nested within the aperture of the handgrip, with the pedal disposed along the forward facing surface and coupled to the pivot point. This nesting approach allows the control mechanism to be integrated into the existing handheld structure without adding significant external complexity, while still providing enhanced operational capability for immersive gaming
2Adaptability or versatility
If a pedal system with multiple pivotable positions is added to enhance control functionality, then the ease of operation for gaming improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pedal is coupled to the pivot point such that it is selectively pivotable between a nominal position, a first position in response to pivoting in a first direction, and a second position in response to pivoting in an opposing second direction. This dynamic, multi-position design provides adaptable control functionality for different gaming scenarios while maintaining a relatively simple mechanical structure through the use of a single pivot point
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AI summary
A gaming controller includes a pedal system, and a communications interface. The pedal system is disposed on a rear facing portion of the gaming controller. The pedal system includes a pedal disposed along the rear facing surface of outer portions or wings of the gaming controller. The pedal has a first end proximate the elongated portion and an opposing second end spaced from the elongated portion. The pedal is coupled to a pivot point within the controller such that the pedal is selectively pivotable between a nominal position, a first position, and a second position. The communications interface is configured to facilitate transmitting inputs to the portable gaming device based on a current position of the pedal.