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SPHERICAL ENDED CONTROLLER WITH CONFIGURABLE MODES

  • US 20100105480A1
  • Filed: 10/22/2009
  • Published: 04/29/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An input device for interfacing with a game console to interact with a computer program, comprising:

  • a controller having a handle;

    a spherical object connected to a first end of the handle;

    a circuit for identifying position of the handle, the circuit further including communication logic to communicate the identified position to the game console during interaction with the computer program; and

    control input connected to a second end of the handle, wherein the spherical object is placed in contact with a surface when held by the handle, the circuit defined to update the identified position of the handle as the handle is pivoted on the surface, the control input providing commands that are exchanged with the game console to further interact with the computer program.

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