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Granted Patent B2
US 12,194,375 · App. 17/524,373 · Granted Jan 14, 2025

Game controller

Inventor: Kieran S. Lyden (Portland, OR)
A63F13/24A63F13/214A63F13/235
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Patent No.
US 12,194,375
App. No.
17/524,373
Granted
Jan 14, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

A game controller for controlling the play of computerized games and other related control systems includes a plurality of pressure sensitive touch controls, capacitive controls, and touch pad controls which are configured to initiate commands and perform other desired operations and functions. The sensitivity of the controls can be adjusted and their function can be programmed and customized.

Claims (39)

1. A game controller comprising:

a case comprising a top side, a bottom side, a front side, a rear side, a left side, a left shoulder portion, a left handle portion, a right side, a right shoulder portion, a right handle portion, and a middle portion; and

a plurality of touch controls supported by the case, the plurality of touch controls comprising a first electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control disposed proximate said left shoulder portion, a second electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control disposed proximate said left shoulder portion, said first electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control disposed above said second electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control and proximate said top side, said second electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control disposed below said first electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control and proximate said bottom side, a third electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control disposed proximate said right shoulder portion, and a fourth electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control disposed proximate said right shoulder portion, said third electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control disposed above said fourth electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control and proximate said top side, said fourth electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control disposed below said third electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control and proximate said bottom side.

2. The game controller according to claim 1 , wherein the range of force required to actuate each of said first electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control, said second electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control, said third electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control, and said fourth electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control is in the range between 10-50 grams when measured pursuant to ASTM 1578.

3. The game controller according to claim 1 , wherein the range of force required to actuate each of said first electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control, said second electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control, said third electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control, and said fourth electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control is in the range between 15-30 grams when measured pursuant to ASTM 1578.

4. The game controller according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of said first electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control, said second electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control, said third electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control, and said fourth electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control, comprises means for selectively adjusting the sensitivity of said at least two of said electrically resistive first pressure sensitive touch control, said second electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control, said third electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control, and, said fourth electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch control.

5. The game controller according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of touch controls comprises a fifth touch control disposed on said left handle portion, and a sixth touch control disposed on said right handle portion, wherein each of said fifth touch control and said sixth touch control is configured to distinguish a touch of multiple independent fingers, each touch control being configured to initiate a command.

6. The game controller according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of touch controls comprises a seventh touch control disposed on said middle portion proximate to said left handle portion, and an eighth touch control disposed on said middle portion proximate to said right handle portion.

7. The game controller according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of touch controls further comprises a touch pad control disposed on said middle portion on said top side.

8. The game controller according to claim 1 , and further comprising at least one thumbstick control comprising a push button control, said at least one thumbstick control being supported by the case.

9. The game controller according to claim 1 , and further comprising at least two thumbstick controls located on said top side of said case and arranged in a symmetrical or asymmetrical configuration relative to said left handle portion, said middle portion, and said right handle portion.

10. The game controller according to claim 1 , and further comprising a plurality of other additional controls selected from the group consisting of: an on/off control, a keyboard control, a master control, a menu control, a control remapping control, a camera control, a back control, a chat control, at least one shift control, at least one bumper control, at least one trigger control, at least one hair trigger lock control, at least one sensitivity control, at least one cross-shaped directional control, at least one paddle control, at least one push button control, at least one touch screen control, at least one touch pad control, at least one joystick control, at least one thumbstick control, and, at least one action button control.

11. The game controller according to claim 1 , and further comprising means for communication with at least one of a game console and a game platform, said means for communication selected from the group consisting of: a wire, a fiber optic cable, and a wireless connection.

12. A game controller comprising:

a case comprising a top side, a bottom side, a front side, a rear side, a left side, a left shoulder portion, a left handle portion, a right side, a right shoulder portion, a right handle portion, and a middle portion; and

a plurality of capacitive controls supported by the case, the plurality of capacitive controls comprising a first capacitive control disposed proximate said left shoulder portion, a second capacitive control disposed proximate said left shoulder portion, said first capacitive control disposed above said second capacitive control and proximate said top side, said second capacitive control disposed below said first capacitive control and proximate said bottom side, a third capacitive control disposed proximate said right shoulder portion, and a fourth capacitive control disposed proximate said right shoulder portion, said third capacitive control disposed above said fourth capacitive control and proximate said top side, said fourth capacitive control disposed below said third capacitive control and proximate said bottom side.

13. The game controller according to claim 12 , wherein the distance required to actuate each of said first capacitive control, said second capacitive control, said third capacitive control, and said fourth capacitive control is in the range between and including direct contact of a finger of a user and a distance of said finger of said user equal to or less than ¼ inch or 6.35 mm from each of said first capacitive control, said second capacitive control, said third capacitive control, and said fourth capacitive control.

14. The game controller according to claim 12 , wherein the distance required to actuate each of said first capacitive control, said second capacitive control, said third capacitive control, and said fourth capacitive control is in the range between and including direct contact of a finger of a user and a distance of said finger of said user equal to or less than ⅛ths inch or 3.175 mm from each of said first capacitive control, said second capacitive control, said third capacitive control, and said fourth capacitive control.

15. The game controller according to claim 12 , wherein at least two of said first capacitive control, said second capacitive control, said third capacitive control, and said fourth capacitive control, comprises means for selectively adjusting the sensitivity of said at least two of said first capacitive control, said second capacitive control, said third capacitive control, and said fourth capacitive control.

16. A game controller comprising:

a case comprising a top side, a bottom side, a front side, a rear side, a left side, a left shoulder portion, a left handle portion, a right side, a right shoulder portion, a right handle portion, and a middle portion; and

a plurality of controls supported by the case, the plurality of controls comprising a first control disposed proximate said left shoulder portion, a second control disposed proximate said left shoulder portion, said first control disposed above said second control and proximate said top side, said second control disposed below said first control and proximate said bottom side, a third control disposed proximate said right shoulder portion, and a fourth control disposed proximate said right shoulder portion, said third control disposed above said fourth control and proximate said top side, said fourth control disposed below said third control and proximate said bottom side, wherein at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control comprise electrically resistive pressure sensitive touch controls, and at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control comprise capacitive controls.

17. The game controller according to claim 16 , wherein the range of force required to actuate each of said at least two electrically resistive pressure sensitive controls is in the range between 10-50 grams when measured pursuant to ASTM 1578.

18. The game controller according to claim 16 , wherein the distance required to actuate one of said at least two capacitive controls is in the range between and including direct contact of a finger of a user and a distance of said finger of said user equal to or less than ¼ inch or 6.35 mm from said one of said at least two capacitive controls.

19. The game controller according to claim 16 , wherein the distance required to actuate one of said at least two capacitive controls is in the range between and including direct contact of a finger of a user and a distance of said finger of said user equal to or less than ⅛ths inch or 3.175 mm from said one of said at least two capacitive controls.

20. The game controller according to claim 16 , wherein said at least two capacitive controls and said at least two electrically resistive pressure sensitive controls comprises means for selectively adjusting the sensitivity of said at least two capacitive controls and said at least two electrically resistive pressure sensitive controls.

21. The game controller according to claim 1 , wherein said case further comprises a plurality of receptacles each receptacle comprising a first portion of a mechanical coupling and a first portion of a two-part electrical connector, and at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control each comprise a second portion of said mechanical coupling and a second portion of said two-part electrical connector such that at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control are configured to be removed and replaced.

22. The game controller according to claim 21 , wherein said mechanical coupling comprises at least one of a tongue structure, a groove structure, and/or at least one snap fit structure.

23. The game controller according to claim 21 , wherein at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control comprise bumper controls, and at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control comprise trigger controls.

24. The game controller according to claim 12 , wherein said case further comprises a plurality of receptacles each receptacle comprising a first portion of a mechanical coupling and a first portion of a two-part electrical connector, and at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control each comprise a second portion of said mechanical coupling and a second portion of said two-part electrical connector such that at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control are configured to be removed and replaced.

25. The game controller according to claim 24 , wherein said mechanical coupling comprises at least one of a tongue structure, a groove structure, and/or at least one snap fit structure.

26. The game controller according to claim 24 , wherein at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control comprise bumper controls, and at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control comprise trigger controls.

27. The game controller according to claim 16 , wherein said case further comprises a plurality of receptacles each receptacle comprising a first portion of a mechanical coupling and a first portion of a two-part electrical connector, and at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control each comprise a second portion of said mechanical coupling and a second portion of said two-part electrical connector such that at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control are configured to be removed and replaced.

28. The game controller according to claim 27 , wherein said mechanical coupling comprises at least one of a tongue structure, a groove structure, and/or at least one snap fit structure.

29. The game controller according to claim 27 , wherein at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control comprise bumper controls, and at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control comprise trigger controls.

30. A game controller comprising:

a case comprising a top side, a bottom side, a front side, a rear side, a left side, a left shoulder portion, a left handle portion, a right side, a right shoulder portion, a right handle portion, and a middle portion; and a plurality of controls supported by the case, the plurality of controls comprising a first control disposed proximate said left shoulder portion, a second control disposed proximate said left shoulder portion, said first control disposed above said second control and proximate said top side, said second control disposed below said first control and proximate said bottom side, a third control disposed proximate said right shoulder portion, and a fourth control disposed proximate said right shoulder portion, said third control disposed above said fourth control and proximate said top side, said fourth control disposed below said third control and proximate said bottom side, wherein said case further comprises a plurality of receptacles each receptacle comprising a first portion of a mechanical coupling and a first portion of a two-part electrical connector, and at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control each comprise a second portion of said mechanical coupling and a second portion of said two-part electrical connector, such that at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control are configured to be removed and replaced.

31. The game controller according to claim 30 , wherein said mechanical coupling comprises at least one of a tongue structure, a groove structure, and/or at least one snap fit structure.

32. The game controller according to claim 30 , wherein at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control comprise bumper controls, and at least two of said first control, said second control, said third control, and said fourth control comprise trigger controls.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 29, 2025
From: LYDEN, KIERAN SEAN
To: LYDEN, ROBERT MICHAEL
Reel/Frame 072406/0662 →
Continuity (5)
Continuation In Part 16681059 · Nov 12, 2019
Continuation 15415728 · Jan 25, 2017
Provisional Application 63125548 · Dec 15, 2020
Provisional Application 63117674 · Nov 24, 2020
Related Publication 20220062756A1 · Mar 3, 2022
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