U.S. Pat. No. 12,533,573
DEVICES AND METHODS FOR A GAME CONTROLLER
AssigneeSony Interactive Entertainment LLC
Issue DateFebruary 13, 2023
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Abstract
Device and process configurations are provided for game controllers. A game controller can include an input control sensor having an input surface and at least one optical sensor to detect input to the input surface. The game controller can also include a controller coupled to the input control sensor to receive game controller input, identify at least one input command, and output a control signal. Input control sensors allow for input based on one or more of touch, tap, swipe, press, pinch and joystick inputs to one or more surfaces of the controller. Input can include a pretouch relative to the input surface, the pretouch including input approaching the input surface and input prior to engagement with a surface. A game controller can present at least one reference point for an input control including illumination and use of a touch screen to detect one or more of heat and pressure.
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