Combination computing device and game controller with flexible bridge section.

(54) Title: COMBINATION OF COMPUTER DEVICE AND GAME CONTROLLER WITH FLEXIBLE BRIDGE SECTION.

(54) Title: COMBINATION COMPUTING DEVICE AND GAME CONTROLLER WITH FLEXIBLE BRIDGE SECTION.

(57) Summary

A device is generally directed at a combination of computing device and input device. The computing device provides a plurality of sides. The input device provides a structural bridge and a pair of control modules. The pair of control modules confines the computing device on at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides. The pair of control modules accommodates, adaptively and tightly, the width of the computing device, and alternately accommodates, adaptively and tightly, the width of a second computing device, the second computing device has the width larger than the width of the computing device. The structural bridge secures the pair of control modules together and accommodates, adaptively and tightly, the length of the computing device and alternately accommodates, adaptively and tightly, the length of the second computing device, the second computing device has the length greater than the length of the computing device.

(57) Abstract

A device generally directed to a combination computing device and input device. The computing device provides a plurality of sides. The input device providing a structural bridge, and a pair of control modules. The pair of control modules confine the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the plurality of sides. The pair of control modules adaptively and snugly accommodate the width of the computing device, and alternatively, adaptively and snugly accommodate a width of a second computing device, the second computing device having a width greater than the width of the computing device. The structural bridge secures the pair of control modules one to the other, and adaptively and snugly accommodate the length of the computing device and alternatively, adaptively and snugly accommodate a length of the second computing device, the second computing device having a length greater than the length of the computing device.

PATENT TITLE No. 360971

Owner (s): WIKIPAD, INC.

Address: 685 Cochran St „Suite 200, Simi Valley, California, 93065, USA

Denomination:

COMBINATION OF COMPUTER DEVICE AND GAME CONTROLLER WITH FLEXIBLE BRIDGE SECTION.

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SIN CHOU: DANIEL P DOOLEY

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COMBINATION OF COMPUTER DEVICE AND GAME CONTROLLER WITH FLEXIBLE BRIDGE SECTION

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In a preferred embodiment, a combination includes at least, but is not limited to, a computing device and an input device. The computing device provides a plurality of sides. The input device provides a structural bridge and a pair of control modules. The pair of control modules confines the computing device on at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides of the computing device. The pair of control modules is configured to adaptively and tightly accommodate the width of the computing device, and alternately accommodates, adaptively and tightly, the width of a second computing device, the second computing device. Computing is wider than the width of the computing device. The structural bridge secures the pair of control modules to each other, and accommodates, adaptively and tightly, the length of the computing device and alternately, accommodates, adaptively and tightly, the length of the second computing device, the second computing device has the length greater than the length of the device

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figure 1 shows a front perspective view, in partial section, of one embodiment of an electronic game control apparatus constructed and operated in accordance with various described embodiments.

A rear plan view of the apparatus of Figure 1 is shown in Figure 2.

Figure 3 shows a right side plan view, in partial section, of the apparatus of Figure 1 constructed in accordance with various embodiments described and claimed herein.

Figure 4 depicts a right side plan view of the apparatus of Figure 1 constructed in accordance with various embodiments described and claimed herein.

A top perspective view of one embodiment of an input device of FIG. 1 constructed in accordance with various embodiments described and claimed herein is illustrated in FIG. 5.

A block diagram of one embodiment of the apparatus of Figure 1 is shown in Figure 6.

A block diagram of an alternate embodiment of the apparatus of Figure 1 is shown in Figure 7.

Figure 8 shows a front perspective view, in partial section, of a combination of the electronic game control and information input device constructed and operated in accordance with various embodiments described and claimed herein.

Figure 9 shows a rear plan view of the combination of Figure 8.

A front perspective view, in partial section, of an alternate embodiment of a combination of the electronic game control and input device constructed and operated in accordance with various embodiments described and claimed herein is illustrated in FIG. 10. .

In Figure 11 a top perspective view of one embodiment of an input device with an integrated point of sale device is shown, the input device is constructed in accordance with various embodiments described and claimed herein.

<td>In</td><td>the</td><td>Figure 12</td><td>is displayed</td><td>a sight</td><td>of</td>

<td>perspective</td><td colspan="3">front, with a partial cut,</td><td colspan="2">of a modality</td>

<td>alternating of</td><td>a</td><td>combination</td><td colspan="3">of the control device</td>

<td>electronic</td><td>of</td><td>games and</td><td>input from</td><td>information,</td><td>the</td>

<td>device</td><td>of</td><td>input from</td><td>information</td><td>provides</td><td>the</td>

<td>device</td><td colspan="2">point of sale</td><td>integrated.</td><td></td><td></td>

<td>In</td><td>the</td><td>Figure 13</td><td>is displayed</td><td>a sight</td><td>of</td>

Front perspective, with a partial cut, of an alternative embodiment of a combination of computing device and electronic game control, the electronic game control includes a pair of control modules linked together by a bridge member.

Figure 14 shows a rear plan view of the combination of computing device and electronic game control of Figure 13.

Figure 15 illustrates a top perspective view of the alternative embodiment of the electronic gaming control and computing device combination of Figure 13.

Figure 16 shows a rear plan view of an alternative combination of the computing device with a communication port secured therein, and an input device coupled with the communication port.

Figure 17 shows a top plan view of the communication port of Figure 16.

Figure 18 shows a side elevation view of the communication port of Figure 16.

Figure 19 shows the front and rear elevational views of a first selected confinement structure from the pair of confinement structures of the communication port of Figure 16.

Figure 20 shows the front and rear elevational views of a second selected confinement structure from the pair of confinement structures of the communication port of Figure 16.

Figure 21 shows a bottom plan view of a first control module adjacent to a selected confinement structure from the pair of confinement structures of the communication port of Figure 16.

Figure 22 shows a bottom plan view of a first control module secured in a selected confinement structure from the pair of confinement structures of the communication port of Figure 16.

Figure 23 shows a side elevation view of a first control module secured in a selected confinement structure from the pair of confinement structures of the communication port of Figure 16.

Figure 24 shows a perspective view of a communication port securing mechanism of Figure 16.

A rear plan view of the combination of electronic gaming control and computing device of FIG. 16 is shown in FIG. 25, revealing, in section, a data storage device and an auxiliary power source.

A front perspective view 25, in partial section, of an alternate embodiment of an electronic game control apparatus constructed and operated in accordance with various embodiments described and claimed herein is shown in FIG. 26.

Figure 27 shows a perspective exploded view of a first control module of an input device of the electronic game control apparatus of Figure 26.

Figure 28 shows a perspective exploded view of a second control module of the input device of the electronic game control apparatus of Figure 26.

A rear perspective view of the electronic game control apparatus of Figure 26 is shown in Figure 29.

A front perspective view of the electronic game control apparatus of Figure 26 is shown in Figure 30 which is configured to accommodate variable size computing devices.

A rear perspective view of the electronic game control apparatus of Figure 26 is shown in Figures 31a and 31b which is configured to accommodate variable size computing devices.

A front perspective view of the second control module of the electronic game control apparatus of Figure 26 is shown in Figure 32 with a maximum staggered computing device for engaging with the first control module.

Figure 33 shows a front perspective view of the second control module of the electronic game control apparatus of Figure 26 with the maximum size computing devices starting the clutch with the first control module.

A front perspective view of the second control module of the electronic game control apparatus of Figure 26 is shown in Figure 34 with the full-size computing devices fully clutched with the first control module.

Figure 35 shows a front view of an alternative embodiment of an electronic game control apparatus constructed and operated in accordance with various embodiments described and claimed herein.

Figure 36 shows a front view of an alternative embodiment of an electronic game control apparatus, and a front perspective view of a computing device, which interfaces with the electronic game control apparatus to form an electronic system. of game.

Figure 37 shows a front perspective view, in partial section, of the alternative embodiment of the electronic game control apparatus of Figure 36 constructed and operated in accordance with various embodiments described and claimed herein.

Figure 38 shows a perspective exploded view of a control module of the input device of the electronic game control apparatus of Figure 37.

Figure 39 shows a front view of the alternative modality of the electronic game system of Figure 36 with a keyboard integrated in the control module of Figure 38.

Figure 40 shows a front view of the alternative modality of the electronic game system of Figure 39, which interacts wirelessly with a screen.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates, generally, to a combination of game controller and information input device that directs the control of electronic games and the input of information to a computing device, which is also referred to herein as a computer. of video games and application games. Preferably, the apparatus includes a computing device, an electronic game that communicates with the computing device, and an input device that controls the movement of a virtual object that is provided by the electronic game and the input of information into the computing device. In a preferred embodiment, the input device includes a pair of opposite side structures adjacent to the opposite sides of the plurality of sides of the computing device. Preferably, the input device further includes a plurality of input switches, wherein the input switches are adjacent to each of at least the two opposite sides of the plurality of sides of the computing device and a bridge structure that is place between the pair of sides to form a three-sided structure. The third structure mitigates the inadvertent removal of the computing device from the three-sided structure when the computing device is fully embedded within the three-sided structure.

Referring to the figures, an example game controller and information input device (G and D) 100 is provided in Figure 1 which is used in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention. Example G&amp;D 100 has at least one computing device 102 (also referred to herein as computing device 102), which provides a plurality of sides 104, 106, 108, and 126. Each of the plurality of sides 104, 106 and 108 is located between an electronic display 110, of the computing device 102, and a rear part 112 (shown by Figure 2) of the computing device 102. Preferably, the G and D 100 further includes input device 114. Computing device 102 may take the form of a tablet computer, smartphone, notebook-type laptop, or other portable computing device.

In a preferred embodiment, input device 114 provides a pair of side frames 116 and 118, with a bridge frame 115 positioned therebetween. One of the pair of side structures, for example 116, is adjacent to and confines computing device 102 on a first side 104 of the plurality of sides 104, 106, 108, and 126 of computing device 102. The second lateral structure of the pair of lateral structures 118 is adjacent and confines the computing device 102 on a second side 108 of the plurality of sides 104, 106, 108 and 126 of the computing device 102, where the first and second sides 104 and 108 of the plurality of sides 104, 106, 108 and 126 of the computing device 102 are the opposite sides of the plurality of sides 104, 106, 108 and 126 of the computing device 102.

In a preferred embodiment, input device 114 further provides a plurality of removable game control modules 12 0 and 122, wherein the removable game control modules 120 and 122 are i, A »AA JL« JJA ^ 1 &lt; O MHICAN0 INSTRUMENT ............................ SSlMlM

DI fROPlEDAD SlQSl | and adjacent to each of at least the two opposite sides 104 and 108 of the plurality of sides 104, 106, 108 and 126 of the computing device 102 and a bridge structure 124 that is located between the pair of side structures 116 and 118 and is adjacent to the third side 126 of the plurality of sides 104, 106, 108 and 126 of the computing device 102.

In a preferred embodiment, the removable game control modules 12 0 and 12 2 can be removed from input device 114 and replaced by removable keyboard modules 164 and 166 of Figure 8. To facilitate module exchange, the Preferably input device provides a pair of input module openings 170. The removable keyboard modules collectively form a full-function keyboard and each provides an auxiliary electronic display (ADS) 168, each ADS 168 having at least the functionality of the lio electronic display.

In the alternate embodiment of Figure 10, the removable keyboard modules 164 and 166 are shown to be a pair of touch sensitive electronic displays 172 and 174, each of the touch sensitive electronic displays having at least the functionality of the Electronic display 110 includes the functionality of mouse pad portions 176 and 178 and selectively displays keyboard keys 180 and 182 for information entry. Preferably, the keys are virtual keys that respond to the user's touch.

Referring to Figure 1, preferably, the bridge structure 124 in combination with the pair of side structures 116 and 118 form a three-sided structure 128 (of Figure 5) (also referred to herein as a structure U-shape 128 of the input device 114), in which the computing device 102 is housed, such that computing device 102 is confined by U-shape structure 128 and U-shape structure 128 mitigates inadvertent removal of computing device 102 from U-shape structure 128 when computing device 102 is fully embedded or housed within the three-sided structure 128.

Preferably the G and D 100 of Figure 1 further includes a video game 130. Preferably, video game 130 provides a virtual object 132 that is displayed by the electronic screen 110, the virtual object 132 is responsive to the input of input device 114. An example of the response of virtual object 132 is the movement of virtual object 132 or the loading of an alternative computer game based on a predetermined signal that is provided by input device 114 or by the appearance of a character. It is observed that in Figure 1 the housings of the plurality of switches are displayed, while at least some of the plurality of switches are shown in the partial section of Figure 3.

In FIG. 2 the rear part 112 of computing device 102 is depicted and disclosed. Further by FIG. 2, input device 114 is shown to provide a pair of trigger switches 136 and 138 that are supported by their corresponding side structures. 116 'and 118, respectively.

In Figure 3 it is shown that a predetermined amount of the plurality of switches 140 collaborate with each other to form an input apparatus 142, the input apparatus 142 controls the display of virtual objects that are displayed on the electronic screen 110 of the input device computing 102. Preferably input apparatus 142 is a game lever 142. In Figure 3 it is further shown that input device 114 provides a plurality of buttons 144 and 119 of removable game control modules 120 that activate corresponding switches 145 and 121. The primary function of the trigger 138, the game lever 142 and the buttons 144 and 119 of the removable game control modules 120 is to govern the movement / actions of a body / object that can be reproduced or influence events in a game video 13 0 (from Figure 1) or a

S-xoyw alternative computer game.

In Figure 4 it is shown that the G and D 100 further includes a second game lever 146 and a second button 148, which are provided in the side structure 116 adjacent to the activator 136. While in Figure 5 the control unit is shown central processing (CPU) 150 of input device 114.

Figure 6 shows that input device 114 includes CPU 150 that interacts with the plurality of switches 152, which preferably include at least switches 119 of removable game control modules 120 (of Figure 1). , the switches 117 of the removable game control modules 122 (of Figures 1), 136, 138, 142, 144, 146 and 148 (of Figures 2 and 3). In Figure 6 it is further shown that input device 114 includes a communication protocol 154 that provides the communication link between computing device 102 and input device 114. In a preferred embodiment, a communication communication protocol is used. Universal Serial Bus (USB). However, as those skilled in the art recognize, communication protocol 154 is not limited to a USB protocol.

Figure 6 further shows that computing device 102 preferably includes at least one CPU.

156 which interacts with the electronic display 110, the video game 130, the device controller 158 facilitates the interaction between the computing device 102 and the input device 114 and a communication protocol 160 that provides the communication link between the communication device computing 102 and input device 114. In a preferred embodiment, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) communications protocol is used. However, as recognized by those skilled in the art, communications protocol 160 is not limited to a protocol

USB.

An alternative embodiment of an example game controller 162 is shown in Figure 7, in which device controller 158 and video game 130 are located at input device 114.

A preferred embodiment is shown in Figure 8, the G&amp;D 100 includes a first camera 184 on a first side of computing device 102, a second camera 186 on the rear side of computing device 102 (shown by Figure 9 ), a third chamber 188 on a first side of input device 114 and a fourth camera 190 on the rear side of input device 114 (shown by Figure 9).

In a preferred embodiment, each of the four cameras operates independently or is used in conjunction with each other, and each of the four cameras 184, 186, 188, and 190 is fully functional for still image and video capture. Additionally and preferably, the first and second cameras 184 and 186 are fully operational even when the computing device 102 is separated from the input device 114, while the third and fourth cameras 188 and 190 are fully functional even when the input device 114 is separate from computing device 102.

In a preferred embodiment, when computing device 102 is embedded or housed in input device 114, the first and second cameras 184 and 186 are sensitive, either independently or simultaneously, to input from either computing device 102 or input device 114, depending on which device is selected to control the first and second cameras 184 and 186. In addition, in the preferred embodiment, each of the computing device 102 and input device 114 is configured with a Bluetooth protocol stacking communication configuration that allows the user to operate the first and second cameras 184 and 186 of the computing device 102 with input device 114, even when computing device 102 is separated from input device 114. Similarly, when computing device 102 and input device 114 are configured with a Bluetooth protocol stacking communication configuration, the user can operate the third and fourth cameras 188 and 190 of input device 114 using the input device. computing 102. In other words, in the preferred embodiment, each of the four cameras 184, 186, 188, and 190 can be selectively operated, individually or collectively, whether or not computing device 102 is housed within input device 114. .

Figure 9 shows that in a preferred embodiment, input device 114 includes an auxiliary power source 192 and an auxiliary data storage device 194 which preferably includes a cache portion 196. Preferably, the auxiliary power source 192 is a lithium ion battery that provides power to input device 114 and computing device 102, when the power source of computing device 102 is removed; and auxiliary data storage device 194 is a solid state hard drive.

In the preferred embodiment, cache 196 is sized for storing the synchronized input of each of cameras 184, 186, 188, and 190 so that auxiliary data storage device 194 can store and retrieve still images or video for i

seamless viewing, which includes simultaneous output of video images recorded by each of cameras 184,

186, 188 and 190.

In a non-limiting example application of cameras 184, 186, 188 and 190, the first camera 184 is directed over the information presenter, while the second camera 186 is directed over a portion of the audience attending the presentation . The third camera 188 is directed over the screen used by the presenter to present his information to the audience, while the fourth camera is directed over an alternate portion of the audience. By simultaneously playing back the recorded presentation, the audience's response to the information and the sequence of information presented can be analyzed to facilitate improvements to the presentation.

An alternate embodiment of a video game controller 200 that provides an integrated transaction card input configuration 202 is shown in FIG. 11. Preferably, the integrated transaction card input configuration 202 includes a card slot. transaction 204 and a transaction card reader 206. In a preferred embodiment, the transaction card reader 206 is a magnetic strip reader, although as recognized by those skilled in the * X Λ. ......................

INSTI, ™ í⁰ «Hkano« eaiBl &amp; 'tM technique, the transaction card reader can be in an alternate situation: an optical character recognition reader, a barcode reader, an object recognition reader or a pattern recognition reader .

In Figure 12 it is shown that in a preferred embodiment, the combination of computing devices and electronic game controller with an integrated point of sale device 210 preferably includes a computing device 212 having a plurality of sides 214, each of the plurality of sides 214 is located between the electronic display 216 of the computing device and the rear 218 of the computing device and an input device 220, in electronic communication with computing device 212. Preferably, input device 220 provides side structures 222 adjacent and confining the computing device on at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides 214 of computing device 212. Preferably, input device 220 further provides input module openings 224, each input module opening 224 selectively accepting any gaming control module 102 and 122 of Figure 1 or a removable keyboard module 226 and 228. Preferably, the input module openings 224 are adjacent to each of at least the two opposite sides of the plurality of sides 214 of the computing device 212.

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212. Selectively, camera 230 captures still or video images, and input device 220 further provides a built-in transaction card input 232 feature that interacts with a transaction card 234 and preferably, the input device is a 220 electronic game controller. Preferably, camera 230 is a first camera that has a lens that faces the user while the user is facing the electronic display 21S and includes at least a second camera 186 or 190 (from Figure 9), which it has a lens that is oriented in a direction opposite to the direction of the first camera 184.

Figure 12 additionally shows an application 236 that is displayed on the electronic screen 216 of the computing device 212. Preferably, application 236, which is displayed on the electronic screen 216 of the computing device 212, is a

ULOOSÍt »point of sale transaction computer application that interacts with the electronic game controller 220. and computing device 212.

An alternative embodiment of a combination of computing and electronic game control device 240 is shown in FIG. 13 (also referred to herein as device 240). Preferably, computing device 242 provides a plurality of sides 244, each of the plurality of sides being positioned between electronic display 246 of computing device 242 and rear 248 of computing device 242.

Preferably, the electronic game controller 250 (also referred to herein as input device 250), is in electronic communication with computing device 242. Preferably, input device 250 provides a pair of control modules 252. The pair of control modules 252 is adjacent and confines computing device 242 on at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides 244 of computing device 242. Preferably, the pair of control modules 252 provides the input module openings 254, each input module opening 254 secures an instruction input device 256. Preferably, the input module openings 254 are adjacent to each one of at least the two opposite sides of the plurality of sides 244 of the computing device

242 .

Figure 14 shows the rear portion 248 of computing device 242 and computing device 242, partially positioned within input device 250. Figure 14 further shows a structural bridge 258 that secures the pair of modules together. control 252 and communicating with rear 248 of computing device 242 in intermediate region 260 of rear 248 of computing device 242.

Figure 14 also shows that the pair of

<td>modules</td><td>control</td><td> 252</td><td>provides</td><td>a</td><td>boss</td><td>of</td>

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<td>provides</td><td>a catch</td><td>of</td><td>support 264.</td><td>The</td><td colspan="2">retaining ring</td>

264 interacts with a retention member 266 to secure the structural bridge 258 in the pair of control modules 252. In a preferred embodiment, the retention member 266 is responsive to a retainer 268 which is preferably a spring activated retainer 268 and the retention member 268 is preferably a spring loaded retention member 268. Still further, in Figure 14 it is shown that in a preferred embodiment, the structural bridge 258 provides a communication link 270 that passes signals between the pair of control modules 252.

Continuing with Figure 14, in a preferred embodiment, the communication link 270 provides a communication module 272 and in the alternative, provides a signal path 274 that passes the signals between the pair of control modules 252. In a preferred embodiment , the 272 communication module is a wireless communication module

272 operating in a 2.4 GHz frequency range. In an alternate preferred embodiment, wireless communication module 272 is a personal area network. As is known to those skilled in the art, a personal area network (PAN) is a network of computers that are used for communication between computerized devices, including telephones and personal digital assistants. PANs are used for communication between personal devices themselves (communication between people) or for connection to a higher level network and the Internet (an uplink). A personal area wireless network (WPAN) is a PAN carried through wireless network technologies such as IrDA, Bluetooth, Wireless USB, ZWave, ZigBee or even the Body Area Network. The range of a WPAN varies from a few centimeters to a few meters. A PAN is also carried through wired computer buses such as USB and FireWire.

In an embodiment that uses signal path 274 as the communication link, signal path 274 may be in the form of a metal conductor, a fiber optic conductor, a conductive polymer, or a conductive layer of a flexible conductor circuit . The skilled person further appreciates that the structural bridge 258 (from Figure 14) or 276 (from Figure 15) can be formed of either a fluted material, such as a fluted polymer, or a flexible material, such as a polymer flexible. In a preferred embodiment, when a flexible material is selected and signal path 274 is a wired path, signal path 274 is externally coupled to structural bridge 276 as shown by Figure 15.

Figure 15 further shows that in a preferred embodiment, the instruction input device 256 is an electronic game control module 278 (which may be removable or fixed) or a keyboard module 280 (of Figure 13, which it can also be removable or fixed).

A rear plan view of an alternative combination 300 is shown in FIG. 16 which preferably includes, but is not limited to, a computing device 302 that provides a plurality of sides 304, each of the plurality of sides being positioned between the electronic display 3 06 (from Figure 13) of the computing device and rear 308 of computing device 302. Preferably, alternative combination 300 further includes a communication port 310 that interacts with computing device 302. In a preferred embodiment, communication port 310 provides a communication link 312 (which for illustration purposes is shown as a wired connection 314, although it is understood that it is a wireless connection in an alternative modality). Preferably, communication port 310 further provides a pair of confining structures

316, the pair of confinement structures 316 is preferred to be adjacent and confine the computing device 302 on at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides 304 of the computing device 302.

Preferably, alternative combination 300 further includes an input device 318 (also referred to herein as input device 114) that is coupled to and is in electronic communication with communication port 310. The input device 318 provides a pair of control modules 252, the pair of control modules 252 provides the input module openings 224 (from Figure 12), each input module opening 224 secures an instruction input device 356 (from Figure 23), or 120 from Figure 11 or 256 from Figure 13. Preferably, the input module openings 224 are adjacent to each of at least

-WírtG-FI the two opposite sides of the plurality of sides 304 of the computing device 302 and where the input device 356 or 120 of Figure 11, or 256 of Figure 13, is a separate and distinct structure from the port of communication

310 they do not form the structural portion of communication port 310.

In Figure 16 it is further shown that in a preferred embodiment, the communication port 310 further includes a clamping mechanism 320 (also referred to herein as the retention mechanism 320). In one embodiment, a soft pull hitch, such as that provided by Southco at 210 N. Brinton Lake Road Concordville PA 19331, is shown to be a useful 320 retention mechanism.

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confining structures 316. Preferably, the structural bridge 322 is secured in a confining structure for selection of the pair of confining structures 316 by means of a solid connection 324 and with the remaining confining structure of the pair of confining structures 316 by means of a sliding fit 326. Preferably, the retention mechanism 320 is securely fixed in a conduit 328 of the structural bridge 322 by means of an anchor member 330, the anchor member 330 is preferably positioned at a location adjacent to the sliding fit 326 and by means of A coupling member 332 (shown in Figure 18) is securely coupled to the remaining confinement structure of the pair of confinement structures 316. Preferably, the coupling member 332 is positioned at a location adjacent to the slide fit 326. The operation of the retention mechanism 320 facilitates the expansion and contraction of the distance between the pair of confinement structures 316. Expanding and contracting the distance between the pair of confining structures 316 facilitates the positioning of computing device 302 between the pair of confining structures 316, it also facilitates the application of a sufficient compression load that is placed on the computing device 302 to safely retain the computing device between the pair of confining structures 316 the ability to remove the compression load and allow removal of the compression device. Computing the communication port 310.

In Figure 17 it is further shown that each of the pair of confinement structures 316 provides a pair of mating terminals for the controller 334, while in Figure 18 it is shown that each of the pair of confinement structures 316 further provides a seat of computing device 336 and confining structure selection of pair of confining structures 316 provides a computing device interconnect configuration 338. Interconnect configuration 338 facilitates at least, but not limited to, the provision of power to computing device 302.

A front view 340 of a first selected confinement structure of the pair of confinement structures 316 is shown in FIG. 19, revealing a plurality of signal input protrusions 342 for use in receiving signals from input device 318 of FIG. 16 and the pair of mating terminals on controller 334.

Also shown in Figure 19 is a rear view 344 of the first selected confinement structure of the pair of confinement structures 316, revealing the computing device interconnect configuration 338, the computing device seat 336 and the slide fit 326 .

A front view 346 of a second selected confinement structure of the pair of confinement structures 316 is shown in FIG. 20, revealing a plurality of signal input protrusions 342 for use in receiving signals from input device 318 of FIG. 16 and the pair of mating terminals on controller 334.

Also shown in Figure 20 is a rear view 348 of the second selected confinement structure of the pair of confinement structures 316 revealing the computing device seat 336 and the solid connection 324.

For purposes of description and consistency of views with the remaining described figures of one embodiment, Figure 21 reveals a right hand bottom plan view of the input device 318 adjacent to the second selected structure of confinement of the pair of structures. of port 316 of communication port 310. Preferably, the control module 252 provides a coupling structure 350 that cooperates with the controller coupling terminals 334 of communication port 310. The coupling structure

350 secures the input device 318 at the communication port 310. In a preferred embodiment, the coupling structure 350 provides a locking slide connection 352 and a fixed locking connection 354. In the presented embodiment, the sliding lock connections

352 interact with controller docking terminals 334 to securely (albeit removably) attach input device 318 to communication port 310. In a preferred embodiment, locking slider connection 352 is selectively adjusted from one position open, shown in dashed lines,

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Figure 22 shows the input device 318 securely attached to the communication port 310 by means of the coupling structure 350, while Figure 23 shows the right control module 252 of the input device 318 with its structure. Attached 350 coupling in locked position and ratio

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Preferred embodiment is a removable 356 input instruction device.

A clearer presentation of a latching portion 358 of the clamping mechanism 320 relative to the coupling member 332 of the clamping mechanism 320 is provided in FIG. 24.

In Figure 25 it is shown that in a preferred embodiment input device 318 includes an auxiliary power source 360 ​​and an auxiliary data storage device 362 which preferably includes a cache portion 364.

A front perspective view, in partial section, of an alternate embodiment of an electronic game control apparatus 400 (also referred to herein as the input device 400), constructed and operated accordingly, is shown in FIG. 26. with various modalities described and claimed herein. The input device 400 includes, but is not limited to, a first control module 402 and a second control module 404. The control modules (402, 404) are adjacent and confine a computing device 406 (of Figure 30) on at least two opposite sides 408 and 410 (each of Figure 30) of the plurality of sides of the computing device 406.

In a preferred embodiment, computing device 406 has length 412 larger than its width 414, as shown by Figure 30. Preferably, the pair of control modules (408, 410) is configured such that the pair of control modules (408, 410) adaptively and tightly accommodate width 414 of computing device 406. Alternately, the pair of control modules (408,410) accommodates, adaptively and tightly, the width 416 (of Figure 30) of a second computing device 418 (of Figure 30). Preferably, the width 416 of the second computing device 418 is larger than the width 414 of the computing device 406 and preferably, the second computing device 418 has the length 420 (from Figure 30) larger than the width 414 of the second computing device 418.

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Preferably, the input device further provides a structural bridge 422 that secures the pair of control modules together (402, 404). Preferably, structural bridge 422 is configured so that structural bridge 422 accommodates, adaptively and tightly, length 412 of computing device 406. Alternately, structural bridge 422 accommodates adaptively and tightly , the length 420 of the second computing device 418. Preferably, length 420 of second computing device 418 is larger than length 412 of computing device 406. Without the limitations imposed by the appended claims, in a preferred embodiment, the structural bridge 422 is formed of a flexible material, such as a flexible polymer, or alternatively, of a semi-ribbed material, such as a semi-ribbed polymer, fiberglass , sheet metal material, carbon fiber or other materials known to those skilled in the art.

Figure 27 shows a perspective exploded view of the first control module 402 of the input device 400 of Figure 26. The first control module 402 of the pair of control modules (402, 404) preferably includes at least, but is not limited to, a retention mechanism 424 that communicates with the structural bridge 422 (of Figure 26), wherein retention mechanism 424 secures structural bridge 422 so that structural bridge 422 adaptively accommodates the length of computing device 406. Alternately, structural bridge 422 adaptively accommodates length 420 of second computing device 418. In a preferred embodiment, length 420 of second computing device 418 is larger than length 412 of computing device 406. .

In Figure 27 it is further shown that the first 10 control module 4 02 provides a base 426 that provides a fit configuration 428. And preferably, the retention mechanism includes at least, but not limited to, a boss 430 that communicates with structural bridge 422 and an adjusting structure 432 that interacts with boss 43 0 by means of adjusting configuration 428. In a preferred embodiment, base 426 is located between adjustment frame 432 and protrusion 424.

Preferably, the first control module 402 provides a constraint 434 that cooperates with the boss 430. As shown by Figure 29, the constraint 434 retains the structural bridge 422 in a first position 436 relative to the base 426 when the structure adjustment 432 is activated in a first direction

438 relative to base 426 when positioned at first position 436 structural bridge 422 accommodates second computing device 418, as shown more clearly in Figure 30.

The adjusting structure 432 further retains the structural bridge 422 in a second position 440 relative to the base 426, when the adjusting structure 436 is activated in a second direction 442 relative to the base 426. When positioned in the second position 440, structural bridge 422 accommodates the first computing device

406, as shown by Figure 30. To accommodate the first position 436 and the second position 440, the boss 432 preferably provides a constraint configuration 444 that cooperates with the base 426. The constraint configuration 444 maintains the structural bridge 422 in the first position 436 relative to the base 426 after activation of the adjusting structure 432 in the first direction 438. Restriction configuration 444 further maintains structural bridge 422 in second position 440 relative to base 426 after activation of trim structure 432 in second direction 442. Second direction 442 is a direction opposite to the first direction 438 and in the preferred embodiment, constraint 434 is an elastic member.

Figure 28 shows a perspective exploded view of the second control module 404 of the device.

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Tension mechanism 446 secures structural bridge 422 in a lower deck 450 of second control module 404, so that structural bridge 422, which cooperates with tension mechanism 446, press-fits length 412 (from Figure 30 ) of computing device 406 (from Figure 30). Alternately, tension mechanism 446 secures structural bridge 422 in lower deck 450 of second control module 404, so that structural bridge 422, which cooperates with tension mechanism 446, press-fits length 420 ( of Figure 30) of the second computing device 418 (of Figure 30). In a preferred embodiment, length 420 of second computing device 418 is larger than length 412 of computing device 406.

In a preferred embodiment, bottom cover 450 provides a position guide 452 and tensioning mechanism 446 includes at least, but not limited to, coupling boss 452 communicating with structural bridge 422, coupling support 456 cooperating with coupling boss 452. Preferably, coupling support 456, in cooperation with coupling boss 452, confines structural bridge 422 in an upright position while allowing lateral movement of structural bridge 422 relative to bottom cover 450.

Preferably, structural bridge 422 is positioned between lower deck 450 and upper deck 458, cooperating with lower deck 450, to facilitate lateral movement of a portion of structural bridge 422, from its position associated with the first position 432 (of Figure 29) of the adjusting structure 432 (of Figure 29), to its position associated with the second position 440 (of Figure 29) of the adjusting structure 432, while a deflection structure 460, which communicates with the coupling support 448 (of Figure 26) provides the variable tension between the structural bridge 422 and the second control module 404, thereby accommodating a predetermined amount of lateral movement of structural bridge 422 relative to lower deck 450, as shown by Figure 26.

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Preferably, each of the pair of control modules 402 of Figure 27 and 404 of Figure 28 includes at least, but not limited to, a sizing mechanism 468 that communicates with a computing device 406 (of Figure 30) also a second computing device 418 (from Figure 30). In a preferred embodiment, sizing mechanism 468 is configured such that sizing mechanism 468 adaptively accommodates width 414 of computing device 406. Alternately, sizing mechanism 468 accommodates adaptively the width 416 of the second computing device 418. In a preferred embodiment, the width 416 of the second computing device 418 is larger than the width 414 of computing device 406.

As shown by Figure 27, control module 402 includes base 426 which provides a sizing switch confinement structure.

470 and a sliding support confinement structure 472. Preferably, sizing mechanism 468 includes at least, but not limited to, a sizing switch 474 that communicates with the sizing switch confining structure 472, a sizing switch constraint 476 that interacts with the sizing structure. sizing switch confinement 472, sizing constraint 476 favors rotation of sizing switch 474 relative to base 426.

In a preferred embodiment, the sizing mechanism further includes a torque structure 478 cooperating with base 426 and acting on sizing switch 474. Torque structure 478 facilitates sizing switch.

474, in a first position under a first torsional force. When in the first position, sizing switches 474 extend vertically from base 450 and control module 402 is configured to accommodate width 410 of computing device 406. Alternately, the structure of torque 478 facilitates sizing switch 474 in a second position under a second torque. When in the second position, the sizing switches 474 are housed in the sizing switch confining structure 472 and the horizontal base 450 and the control module 402 is configured to accommodate the width 416 of the second computing device 418 . Preferably, the second twisting force is larger than the first twisting force, and the width 416 of the second computing device 418 is larger than the width 414 of the computing device 406.

In a preferred embodiment, the control module 402 further provides a computing device slide pad 480 nested or housed in the slide support confining structure 472. The computing device slide pad 480 is configured to supply the minimum slip friction. between the computing device 406 or the second computing device

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Preferably, the torque structure 478 is a coil spring and the dimensioning switch confinement structure 470 provides a friction surface 482 that mitigates inadvertent movement of the dimensioning switch 474 from the first position to the second position when computing device 406 is restricted by input device 400.

Referring to Figures 31a and 31b, Figures 31a and 31b are shown therein. As seen through Figure 31a, the control modules (402, 404) and the structural bridge 422 of the input device 400 are positioned relative to each other to accommodate the computing device 406 (of Figure 30). While as seen by Figure 31b, the control modules (402, 404) and the structural bridge 422 of the input device 400 are positioned relative to each other to accommodate the second computing device 418 of Figure 30.

Figures 32, 33, and 34 illustrate, collectively, the preferred procedure for attaching the second computing device 418 to the control module 404. The first step in the procedure is to align the second computing device 418 with the control module 404, so that the corner of the second computing device 418 is adjacent to the sizing switch 474 as shown by Figure 32. The next step in the procedure is the advancement of the second computing device 418 in contact with the dimensioning switch 474 and the advancement of the second computing device 418 towards the control module 404 is continued, causing the dimensioning switch to rotate. 474 towards the sizing switch confinement structure 470, whereby the second computing device 418 is allowed to be accommodated, adaptively and tightly, by control module 404.

A front view of an alternate embodiment of an electronic game control apparatus 500 (also referred to herein as the input device 500), constructed and operated in accordance with various embodiments described and claimed in Present. The input device 500 includes, but is not limited to, a first control module 502 and a second control module 504. The control modules (502, 504) are adjacent and confine a computing device 506 (of Figure 36) on at least two opposite sides 508 and 510 (each of Figure 36) of the plurality of sides of the computing device 506. Collectively and when joined together by means of a structural bridge 522, the input device 500 and the computing device

506 they form an electronic gaming system 511, as shown in Figure 36.

In a preferred embodiment, control module 504 incorporates the eternal mechanisms and features of control module 4 04 of Figures 26 and 28 that include tension mechanism 446, but without dimensioning mechanism 468. While control module 502 incorporates the eternal mechanisms and characteristics of the module

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variable length and width by incorporating tension mechanism 446 into control module 504 to accommodate length 513 of computing device 560 and configuring control modules (502, 504) to allow sides (508, 510) of device computing devices 506 protrude or extend beyond the confines of length 515, of the control modules (502, 504) in a vertical direction along width 517, of computing device 506.

In a preferred embodiment, as shown by Figure 35, structural bridge 522 secures the pair of control modules (502, 504) together. Preferably, structural bridge 522 is configured such that structural bridge 522 adaptively and tightly accommodates length 513 of computing device 506, as shown in Figure 36.

In a preferred embodiment, as shown by Figure 37, the control module 504 includes at least, but is not limited to, a tension mechanism 546 that communicates with the structural bridge 522. Preferably, the tension mechanism 546 secures structural bridge 522 so that the structural bridge snaps length 513 (from Figure 36) of the computing device

506 (from Figure 36).

In a preferred embodiment, as shown by Figure 35, a communication link 519 is provided by input device 500 that facilitates communication between the pair of control modules (502, 504) and computing device 506 (of Figure 36) and as shown by Figure 35, structural bridge 522 masks the intermediate portion of the rear of the computing device.

Continuing with Figure 35, in a preferred embodiment, the communication link 519 provides a communication module 521 and in the alternative, provides a signal path 523 that passes the signals between the pair of control modules (502, 504). In a preferred embodiment, the communication module 521 is a wireless communication module 521 operating in a frequency range of

2.4 GHz. In an alternate preferred embodiment, the 521 wireless communication module is a personal area network. As those skilled in the art know, a personal area network (PAN) is a network of computers that is used for communication between computerized devices including telephones and personal digital assistants. PANs are used for communication between personal devices themselves (communication between people) or for connection to a higher level network and the Internet (an uplink). A personal area wireless network (WPAN) is a PAN carried through wireless network technologies such as IrDA, Bluetooth, Wireless USB, Z-Wave, ZigBee, or even the Body Area Network. The range of a WPAN varies from a few centimeters to a few meters. A PAN is also carried through wireless computer buses such as USB and

FireWire.

In an embodiment that uses signal path 523 as the communication link 519, signal path 523 may be in the form of a metal conductor, a fiber optic conductor, a conductive polymer, or a conductive layer of a conductor circuit flexible. The skilled person further appreciates that structural bridge 522 is formed from either a fluted material, such as a fluted polymer, or a flexible material, such as a flexible polymer.

A perspective exploded view of the control module 504 of the input device 500 of FIG. 35 is shown in FIG. 38. The control module 504 includes at least, but is not limited to, a tensioning mechanism 546 that communicates with the structural bridge 522 by means of a clamping mechanism 548 (also referred to herein as a coupling support 548) of the tension mechanism 546 secured in the structural bridge 522, as shown by Figure 37.

Tension mechanism 546 secures structural bridge 522 in a lower cover 550 of control module 504, so that structural bridge 522, which cooperates with tension mechanism 546, press-fit length 513 (from Figure 36) of computing device 506 (from Figure 36).

In a preferred embodiment, the bottom cover 550 provides a coupling boss 552 that supports a position guide 554 and the tension mechanism 546 includes at least, but not limited to, the coupling boss 552 that communicates with the structural bridge 522 , the coupling bracket 556 cooperates with the coupling boss 552. Preferably, coupling bracket 556, in cooperation with coupling boss 552, confines structural bridge 522 in an upright position while allowing lateral movement of structural bridge 522 relative to bottom cover 550.

Preferably, structural bridge 522 is located between lower deck 550 and upper deck 558 that cooperates with lower deck 450 to facilitate lateral movement of a portion of structural bridge 522. Preferably, a deflection structure 560, which communicates with the coupling support 548 (of Figure 37), provides the variable tension between the structural bridge 522 and the second control module 504, thereby accommodating a predetermined amount of lateral movement of structural bridge 522 relative to lower deck 550, as shown by Figure 37.

As shown by Figure 37, in a preferred embodiment, the coupling holder 548 includes at least, but not limited to, a guide opening 562, which is preferably slotted, which interacts with the position guide 554 of the coupling boss 552 (from Figure 38). The interaction of the guide opening 562 with the position guide 554 limits the extent of lateral alignment between the structural bridge 522 and the control modules (502, 504). Further as shown by Figure 38, in a preferred embodiment, the coupling bracket 556 further supports a plurality of control switches 564 that interacts with a circuit structure 566, which is preferably a flexible conductor circuit 566 and the deflection structure 560 is preferably a coil spring 460.

In a preferred embodiment, structural bridge 522 provides width 525 less than its length 527, as shown by Figure 37 and the rear of computing device 506 that extends above and below width 525 of structural bridge 522 .

Referring to Figure 36, in a preferred embodiment, input device 500 includes an auxiliary power source 529 and an auxiliary device for data storage 531 which preferably includes a cache portion 533. Preferably, the auxiliary power source 529 is a lithium ion battery that provides power to input device 500 and computing device 506, when the power source of computing device 506 is removed; and preferably, the auxiliary data storage device 531 is a solid state hard drive.

An additional embodiment of the electronic game system 511 is shown in Figure 39, in which input device 500 provides a keyboard module 535 and in which keyboard module 535 passes the signals to computing device 506, the signals they control the images displayed on the screen 537 of the computing device 506.

An additional embodiment of electronic game system 511 is still shown in FIG. 40, in which input device 500 provides keyboard module 535 and in which keyboard module 535 passes signals to computing device 506, the Signals control the images displayed on screen 537 of computing device 506. In Figure 4 0 it is further shown that the communication link 519 by means of a communication module 521 is further configured to communicate with the second screen 541 wirelessly. That is, the second screen 541 is remote and mechanically separated from the electronic screen 537 of the computing device 506.

Continuing with Figure 40, preferably each control module (502, 504) provides a directional control device 543. In a preferred embodiment, each direction control device 543 is configured to provide a first position adjacent to the top cover 558 of the control module 504 or a first position adjacent to a top cover 545 of the control module 502 and a second position, the second position is displaced a predetermined vertical distance away from the first position. Also in the preferred embodiment, each directional control module 543 is a game lever.

It is understood that while numerous features and configurations of various embodiments of the present invention are noted in the foregoing description, along with details of the structure and function of various embodiments of the invention, this detailed description is only illustrative and changes may be made in detail, especially in the matter of the structure and arrangements of the parts within the principles of the present invention to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed. For example, the particular elements may vary depending on the particular computing device without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

It is noted that in relation to this date, a better method known by the applicant to put the aforementioned invention into practice is the one that is clear from the present description of the invention.