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Two-handed controller for video games and simulations

  • US 5,923,317 A
  • Filed: 06/17/1997
  • Issued: 07/13/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/17/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A controller for a video game or simulation providing both analog and digital capabilities with a single actuating member, the controller comprising:

  • an housing;

    an analog/digital x-y directional actuator located within the housing; and

    an analog/digital mode switch for selecting between an analog mode and a digital mode;

    wherein the analog/digital x-y directional actuator is configured to perform either analog or digital functions depending on the selected mode; and

    wherein the analog/digital x-y directional actuator includes an actuating member comprising a body, a plurality of contacting members interspersed along the periphery of the body, and a plurality of disengagement slots located along the periphery of the body between the contacting members, the disengagement slots for selecting either the analog or digital modes.

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