Motion-Sensing Controller, Related Apparatus and Methods
First Claim
1. A motion-sensing controller comprising:
- 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 when pressed and continuing after the primary button is released; and
optionally, at least one auxiliary button.
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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.
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26 Claims
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1. A motion-sensing controller comprising:
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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 when pressed and continuing after the primary button is released; and optionally, at least one auxiliary button. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 24)
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8. A motion-sensing controller apparatus comprising:
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a case for insertion of the motion-sensing controller therein; at least one retainer capable of securing the motion-sensing controller in the case, wherein the motion-sensing controller is secured between the at least one retainer and the case when the motion-sensing controller is inserted in the case; at least one retainer button coupled to the at least one 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 other 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 other similar equipment. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 25)
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12. A motion-sensing controller apparatus comprising:
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a case for insertion of the motion-sensing controller therein; at least one retainer capable of securing the motion-sensing controller in the case; at least one retainer button coupled to the at least one retainer for mechanically facilitating continual 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 other 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 other similar equipment. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 26)
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16. A motion-sensing controller apparatus comprising:
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a case for insertion of the 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 at least one retainer for mechanically facilitating continual and/or momentary actuation of the motion-sensing controller; at least one connector mechanically coupled to the case for attaching the case to a handle comprising a gripping portion of at least one piece of simulated sports, recreation, or other similar equipment; and optionally, at least one retaining clip mechanically coupled to the case for attaching the apparatus to at least one piece of actual sport, recreation, or other similar equipment. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A motion-sensing controller apparatus comprising:
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a case for insertion of the 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 at least one 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 other similar equipment, or portion thereof; and at least one retaining clip mechanically coupled to the case for attaching the apparatus to at least one piece of actual sports, recreation, or other similar equipment. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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