Wireless game controller with integrated audio system

• US 20070202950A1
• Filed: 01/08/2007
• Published: 08/30/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 03/04/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Intec Incorporated (G Holdings Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: Intec Incorporated (G Holdings Incorporated)
• Inventors: Hussaini, Saied, Iacovelli, Marc
• Application Number:
  US11/650,584
• Publication Number:
  US 20070202950A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 463/39
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/06 using player-operated means for controlling the position of a specific area display
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/20 Input arrangements for video game devices
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/215 comprising means for detecting acoustic signals, e.g. using a microphone
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/23 for interfacing with the game device, e.g. specific interfaces between game controller and console
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/235 using a wireless connection, e.g. infrared or piconet
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/24 Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/245 specially adapted to a particular type of game, e.g. steering wheels
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/28 responding to control signals received from the game device for affecting ambient conditions, e.g. for vibrating players' seats, activating scent dispensers or affecting temperature or light controlling the output signals based on the game progress A63F13/50
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/335 using Internet
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/71 using secure communication between game devices and game servers, e.g. by encrypting game data or authenticating players
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/87 Communicating with other players during game play, e.g. by e-mail or chat
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/1025 details of the interface with the game device, e.g. USB version detection
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/1031 using a wireless connection, e.g. Bluetooth, infrared connections
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/1043 being characterized by constructional details
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/1062 being specially adapted to a type of game, e.g. steering wheel
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/1081 Input via voice recognition
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/302 specially adapted for receiving control signals not targeted to a display device or game input means, e.g. vibrating driver's seat, scent dispenser
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/401 Secure communication, e.g. using encryption or authentication
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/407 Data transfer via internet
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/532 using secure communication, e.g. by encryption, authentication
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/6063 : for sound processing

Abstract

A wireless computer game controller with integrated audio system that sends and receives audio signal via integrated circuitry provided in the controller. The wireless interface (transmitter/receiver) establishes a communication link to facilitate the transmission of both command signals and audio/video signals between the controller and computer device to thereby provide two-way interaction with the stand-alone computer device within a single accessory device. The controller circuitry also incorporates a speaker or headphone jack to deliver audio stimulation. In the preferred embodiment, the controller sends an audio signal to an ear piece where the ear piece includes a separate microphone to transmit audio to a separate receiver or a third party.

Claims

1. A video game controller for interaction with a stand-alone computer gaming system, said controller comprising:

a hand held body having a plurality of operation members logistically positioned for manipulation by a user,

transmitter/receiver circuitry integrated into said hand held body for sending and receiving wireless control signals to and from a game console;

audio circuitry capable of sending an audio signal to at least one speaker.

2. The controller recited in claim 1, further comprising an audio port adapted to communicate with a headset that connects with said controller via said audio port, said headset comprising said at least one speaker.

3. The controller recited in claim 1, wherein said audio signal comprises a primary audio signal transmitted by said game controller to a primary audio system.

4. The controller recited in claim 3, wherein said audio signal comprises a secondary audio signal different than said primary audio signal transmitted by said game controller to said main audio system.

5. The controller recited in claim 1, further comprising a microphone incorporated into said headset.

6. The controller recited in claim 5, wherein said microphone transmits player communication between players.

7. The controller recited in claim 6, wherein said microphone transmits said player communication between players through said game console.

8. The controller recited in claim 6, wherein said microphone transmits said player communication between players without sending any audio signal through said game console.

9. The controller recited in claim 6, wherein said microphone transmits said player communication directly to other players sending any audio signal through said game console.

12. The controller recited in claim 1, further comprising an audio port adapted to communicate with a headset that connects with said controller via said audio port, said headset comprising said at least one speaker.

13. The controller recited in claim 1, wherein said audio signal comprises a primary audio signal transmitted by said game controller to a primary audio system.

14. The controller recited in claim 3, wherein said audio signal comprises a secondary audio signal different than said primary audio signal transmitted by said game controller to said main audio system.

15. The controller recited in claim 1, further comprising a microphone incorporated into said headset.

16. The controller recited in claim 5, wherein said microphone transmits player communication between players.

17. The controller recited in claim 6, wherein said microphone transmits said player communication between players through said game console.

18. The controller recited in claim 6, wherein said microphone transmits said player communication between players without sending any audio signal through said game console.

19. The controller recited in claim 6, wherein said microphone transmits said player communication directly to other players sending any audio signal through said game console.

10. A wireless video game controller adapted to operated and interact with a stand-alone computer gaming system with wired controllers connected thereto, said controller comprising:

a hand held body having a plurality of operation members logistically positioned for manipulation by a user, transmitter/receiver circuitry integrated into said hand held body for sending and receiving wireless control signals to and from a game console;

audio circuitry capable of sending an audio signal to at least one speaker; and

a wireless conversion interface device provided to convert said stand-alone computer gaming system with wired controllers to wirelessly transmit said control and audio signals to said hand held body.

11. The controller recited in claim 10, wherein said wireless conversion interface includes a plurality of differently configures ports configured for hard wire connection to a selected one of a plurality of different type of gaming platforms.