TODAY’S PATENT – GAME CONTROLLER ON MOBILE TOUCH-ENABLED DEVICES

The said invention (US10035063B2) was invented by Monty Lee Hammontree, Tyler Edward Gibson & Emmanuel John Athans. It was patented by USPTO on July 31^st, 2018. Currently, it stands assigned to Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC. 

The innovation aims to solve the problem of diminished user satisfaction when playing console-based games on mobile devices with touch-enabled screens. The gadget has adaptable control technology, such as a thumb stick area that can be reassigned and a mode selection button on the device’s display. Users can manipulate game functions via different touch gestures and ongoing touch recognition, accompanied by visual cues such as changes in thumb stick height.

In addition, the toggle button enables the user to swap between a thumb stick and a directional pad, increasing the range of control options. The game incorporates device sensors such as the gyroscope, accelerometer, and camera to enable control via tilt detection and gestures, resulting in a gaming experience that is more immersive and intuitive. This breakthrough provides improved haptic feedback and sophisticated control systems, closing the gap between console and mobile gaming experiences.