Michelle L Shu

US Patent:

20110190056, Aug 4, 2011

Filed:

Jan 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/697128

Inventors:

Qiang Xu - San Diego CA, US
Michelle Liu Shu - Saratoga CA, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
G06F 3/02

US Classification:

463 36, 345169

Abstract:

Improved motion-sensing controllers of the invention comprise: a base that allows the motion-sensing controller to transmit any necessary signals remotely; at least one primary button configured for continual actuation of the motion-sensing controller upon being pressed and released; and, optionally, at least one auxiliary button. A motion-sensing controller apparatus of the invention comprises: a case for insertion of a motion-sensing controller therein; at least one retainer capable of securing the motion-sensing controller in the case; optionally, at least one retainer button coupled to the retainer for mechanically facilitating continual and/or momentary actuation of the motion-sensing controller; optionally, at least one connector mechanically coupled to the case for attaching the case to at least one piece of simulated sports, recreation, or similar equipment or portion thereof; and, optionally, at least one retaining clip mechanically coupled to the case for attaching the apparatus to at least one piece of actual sports, recreation, or similar equipment. Various embodiments of apparatus of the invention comprise different combinations and details of such components. Assemblies of the invention comprise such apparatus attached to at least one piece of actual or simulated sports, recreation, or similar equipment or portion thereof. Methods of using controllers and assemblies of the invention to play video games are also disclosed.