Video game controller with light feedback mechanism
OwnerJason Bihellerinventor
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Abstract
A video game controller including lights for providing visual feedback responsive to actions taking place in a video game. The visual feedback may be in terms of flashing lights, stationary lights, and the like. The lights are coupled to a rumble/vibration circuitry that controls any rumble/vibration motors that may be included in the game controller. If included, the rumble/vibration motors cause a rumble/vibration feeling in the controller during game play. Because the lights are coupled to the rumble/vibration circuitry, the lights are actuated each time signals are provided by the rumble/vibration circuitry, providing visual feedback that may complement or replace any tactile feedback from the rumble/vibration motors.
Claims17
A video game controller for controlling a video game comprising:
- a controller housing;
- one or more light sources coupled inside the housing for emanating light through the housing;
- one or more input devices coupled to the exterior of the housing providing user input for controlling the video game;
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- circuitry coupled to the one or more light sources for actuating the one or more light sources responsive to actions occurring in the video game.
A video game system comprising:
- a video console configured to execute game software for playing a video game, the game software providing a feedback signal responsive to an occurrence in the video game;
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- a controller coupled to the video console configured to provide user input for controlling progression of the video game, the controller including a controller housing, one or more light sources coupled to the housing, and circuitry for actuating the one or more light sources responsive to the feedback signal.
A method for providing feedback via a video controller coupled to a video console during a video game, the method comprising:
- generating a feedback signal responsive to an occurrence in the video game;
- processing the feedback signal and generating an output signal configured to control one or more vibration motors;
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- actuating one or more light sources in the video controller responsive to the output signal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.