Systems and methods for quickly selecting video games
First Claim
1. A method for operating a computing device, comprising:
- detecting that a detachable faceplate associated with a user is attached to the computing device, the computing device having stored thereon a plurality of software applications, and the detachable faceplate comprising authorization information, an identification of a target software application, and information about the user;
authenticating the detachable faceplate based on the authorization information;
determining, based on the identification, that the target software application is one of the plurality of software applications stored on the computing device;
determining user preferences based on the information about the user; and
enabling the user preferences on the computing device and launching the target software application.
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Abstract
A video game controller is equipped with an electronic input that can read a game identification code from an electronic key. When the user presents the key to the game controller, it relays the game ID to the game console. This electronic key may be read via RFID from a detachable faceplate for the controller. The game console utilizes the game ID to quickly find and launch the game from game storage. The game console itself may also be equipped with such an electronic input. The game storage can be built into the console, or on a server accessed through a home network or through the internet. Such use of an electronic key and detachable faceplate is extended to rapid and easy personalization, customization, and function enhancement of entertainment and other consumer electronics devices as well.
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15 Claims
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1. A method for operating a computing device, comprising:
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detecting that a detachable faceplate associated with a user is attached to the computing device, the computing device having stored thereon a plurality of software applications, and the detachable faceplate comprising authorization information, an identification of a target software application, and information about the user; authenticating the detachable faceplate based on the authorization information; determining, based on the identification, that the target software application is one of the plurality of software applications stored on the computing device; determining user preferences based on the information about the user; and enabling the user preferences on the computing device and launching the target software application. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An adapter device for a video game controller comprising:
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electronic circuitry configured to read data from a detachable faceplate that attaches to the video game controller, the detachable faceplate being associated with an online gaming service, the data comprising recognition of a user and an identification of the online gaming service; wherein the electronic circuitry is further configured to access at least one function of the online gaming service based on the recognition of the user and the identification of the online gaming service; and an interface configured to communicate the data to the video game controller through an auxiliary port on the video game controller. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. A system for modifying functionality of a computing device comprising:
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means for detecting that a detachable faceplate associated with a user is attached to the computing device, the computing device having stored thereon a plurality of software applications, and the detachable faceplate comprising an an identification of a target software application and information about the user; means for determining, based on the identification, that the target software application is one of the plurality of software applications stored on the computing device; means for determining user preferences based on the information about the user; and means for enabling the user preferences on the computing device and launching the target software application. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A video game controller system comprising:
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a video game controller having a housing; a detachable auxiliary device comprising an electronic key, the key having identification data stored thereon, the identification data comprising information about a user and information about an online gaming service; an interface enabling electronic communication between the electronic key and the video game controller, the interface configured to ascertain the identification data; means for communicating from the video game controller to a video game console the identification data stored on the electronic key; means for determining the online gaming service from the identification data and communicating the information about the user to the online gaming service; and means for accessing at least one function of the online gaming service based on the identification data. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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