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System and method for converting radio control transmitter and joystick controller signals into universal serial bus signals

  • US 7,010,628 B2
  • Filed: 11/17/2004
  • Issued: 03/07/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for connecting a radio control transmitter to a computer, the method comprising the steps of:

  • connecting with a cable the radio control transmitter to an external joystick controller, wherein the joystick controller is capable of generating and providing a first control signal to an adapter when the radio control transmitter is inactive;

    connecting the joystick controller to the adapter, the adapter being suitable for receiving the first control signal generated by the joystick controller, and for receiving a second control signal generated externally by the radio control transmitter and converting the second control signal into USB format data; and

    connecting the adapter to a USB port, the USB port being suitable for receiving the USB format data and for providing the USB format data to software loaded on the computer.

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