Game console notification system
First Claim
1. A gaming controller, comprising:
- a plurality of buttons; and
a visual indicator, wherein the visual indicator is illuminated to notify a user of messages and warnings.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing notifications to players of a gaming console of messages and system notifications. A controller and the gaming console include a four quadrant LED indicator. Each quadrant of the ring may be illuminated individually or together using an LED to indicate the messages and notifications. The quadrants may be illuminated in one of three colors and/or in patterns to indicate different types of notifications. Onscreen displays may be used to supplement the LED indicators to convey information to users. A method of binding and discovering a controller is also provided where the controller may be bound to a gaming console. After a controller is bound to a console, the controller may be discovered by the gaming console where it is assigned a virtual port and enabled for game play.
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20 Claims
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1. A gaming controller, comprising:
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a plurality of buttons; and
a visual indicator, wherein the visual indicator is illuminated to notify a user of messages and warnings. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of providing notifications in a gaming system, comprising:
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providing a visual indicator on a gaming controller;
providing onscreen notifications; and
indicating individual ones of said notifications via a predetermined sequence displayed by said visual indicator. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of associating a gaming controller to a gaming console, comprising:
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initiating a bind sequence;
recognizing said gaming controller by said gaming console; and
storing, in said gaming controller, binding information. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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