DEVICE FOR ENHANCING OPERATION OF A GAME CONTROLLER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
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1. A device for enhancing operation of a game controller including at least one actuable element, the device comprising:
- a skin configured to overlay at least a portion of the game controller;
at least one actuator supported by said skin with a first end disposed over the at least one actuable element and a second end distal from said first end; and
said at least one actuator arranged on the skin such that actuation of said second end in a first direction causes said first end to engage and actuate the at least one actuable element.
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Abstract
A device for enhancing operation of a game controller is provided. The device includes at least one actuator cooperating with a game controller for adding functions to be controlled with parts of the hand other than the thumbs, such as the side or tip of the index finger, while using the thumbs for other functions. A skin is placed onto part or all of the controller for permitting additional functions to be carried out.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for enhancing operation of a game controller including at least one actuable element, the device comprising:
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a skin configured to overlay at least a portion of the game controller; at least one actuator supported by said skin with a first end disposed over the at least one actuable element and a second end distal from said first end; and said at least one actuator arranged on the skin such that actuation of said second end in a first direction causes said first end to engage and actuate the at least one actuable element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An accessory for enhancing operation of a game controller including at least one actuable element, the accessory comprising:
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a skin configured to overlay at least a portion of the game controller, the skin including a top housing and a housing bottom, said top housing engaging said bottom housing to maintain the game controller therebetween; at least one actuator mounted to said skin proximal to the at least one actuable element; said at least one actuator configured such that actuation of a first part of the actuator causes a second part of the actuator to engage and actuate the at least one actuable element. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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