GB2310481B - Controller for a video game console - Google Patents

Controller for a video game console

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Publication number
GB2310481B
GB2310481B GB9603783A GB9603783A GB2310481B GB 2310481 B GB2310481 B GB 2310481B GB 9603783 A GB9603783 A GB 9603783A GB 9603783 A GB9603783 A GB 9603783A GB 2310481 B GB2310481 B GB 2310481B
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Prior art keywords
controller
video game
game console
console
video
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
GB9603783A
Other versions
GB2310481A (en
GB9603783D0 (en
Inventor
Chou Cheng
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Top Game and Co Ltd
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Top Game and Co Ltd
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Application filed by Top Game and Co Ltd filed Critical Top Game and Co Ltd
Priority to GB9603783A priority Critical patent/GB2310481B/en
Publication of GB9603783D0 publication Critical patent/GB9603783D0/en
Publication of GB2310481A publication Critical patent/GB2310481A/en
Application granted granted Critical
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Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
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Classifications

    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/90Constructional details or arrangements of video game devices not provided for in groups A63F13/20 or A63F13/25, e.g. housing, wiring, connections or cabinets
    • A63F13/98Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/20Input arrangements for video game devices
    • A63F13/23Input arrangements for video game devices for interfacing with the game device, e.g. specific interfaces between game controller and console
    • A63F13/235Input arrangements for video game devices for interfacing with the game device, e.g. specific interfaces between game controller and console using a wireless connection, e.g. infrared or piconet
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/20Input arrangements for video game devices
    • A63F13/24Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/10Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals
    • A63F2300/1043Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals being characterized by constructional details
    • GPHYSICS
    • G11INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11BINFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B23/00Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
    • G11B23/28Indicating or preventing prior or unauthorised use, e.g. cassettes with sealing or locking means, write-protect devices for discs
    • G11B23/287Indicating or preventing prior or unauthorised use, e.g. cassettes with sealing or locking means, write-protect devices for discs by mechanical lock

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Selective Calling Equipment (AREA)
GB9603783A 1996-02-22 1996-02-22 Controller for a video game console Expired - Fee Related GB2310481B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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GB9603783A GB2310481B (en) 1996-02-22 1996-02-22 Controller for a video game console

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GB9603783A GB2310481B (en) 1996-02-22 1996-02-22 Controller for a video game console

Publications (3)

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GB9603783D0 GB9603783D0 (en) 1996-04-24
GB2310481A GB2310481A (en) 1997-08-27
GB2310481B true GB2310481B (en) 1999-05-05

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Effective date: 20000222