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System and method for communicating game information between a portable gaming device and a game controller

  • US 8,376,858 B2
  • Filed: 02/20/2009
  • Issued: 02/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system, comprising:

  • a game console;

    a game controller coupled to the game console through a first interface and configured to generate and process control information, the game controller being further configured to control a gaming application; and

    a local hand-held game device coupled to the game console through a second interface and configured to receive, through the game console, control information transmitted by the game controller, the control information including information that controls actions of the gaming application, the control information being generated by the game controller based on user input received at the game controller;

    wherein the local hand-held game device is configured to execute, at least in part, the gaming application; and

    wherein the local hand-held game device receives from the game controller, via the game console, user input for controlling the gaming application.

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