Hardware & Devices

Nintendo received 1 patent for a directional pad that uses optical sensors instead of traditional rubber switches. Photo sensors detect movement without physical contact between electrical components, while mechanical stoppers maintain the tactile feel players expect. The sensor placement on the outer edge of the detection target allows the component to be smaller and reduces false inputs compared to earlier designs.

Hisense Visual Technology received 1 patent for a display system that adjusts image quality settings automatically based on what type of game signal it receives and how the player interacts with the content. Instead of switching between fixed gaming presets, the technology calculates display parameters in real time by combining signal-specific baseline settings with adjustments for the current interaction mode, adapting to different gameplay scenarios without requiring manual changes.

Apple received 1 patent for a hand tracking system that pairs smartwatch sensors with cameras operating at variable frame rates. The smartwatch detects hand motion and signals the camera when detailed image capture is needed, reducing power consumption by 60% to 80% compared to systems that run cameras continuously at high frame rates. This hybrid approach enables gesture controls while extending battery life.

Razer (Asia-Pacific) received 1 patent for a haptic feedback system that processes multiple audio and video streams at once, generating distinct vibration patterns for each source simultaneously. Machine learning analyzes stream content in real time to adjust the tactile signals dynamically, allowing each player in a multiplayer environment to receive individualized haptic responses rather than a single combined feedback signal.

Hasbro received 1 patent for a magnetic tracking system that identifies individual game pieces on electronic boards. Each piece contains magnets with different strengths or polarity arrangements, allowing the board to distinguish between specific characters and tokens rather than simply detecting that something is present at a location. This enables hybrid gameplay that combines physical pieces with digital functionality.

Honda received 1 patent for a dongle that repurposes vehicle controls as virtual reality game inputs. The system connects through the OBD port to disable ignition while allowing the steering wheel, pedals, and shifter to function as controllers for driving games. This transforms the actual vehicle interior into a racing simulator during charging or downtime without requiring separate gaming hardware.

Gamer Cycle Fitness received 1 patent for an exercise bike with a desktop surface designed for playing console video games. The dual-angle desk and pedal positioning maintain comfortable posture for gaming while cycling, allowing users to play any standard console game rather than specialized exercise software. The design targets players who spend an average of 8.5 hours per week gaming.

Robert Michael Lyden received 1 patent for a game controller where triggers, bumpers, thumbsticks, and grips can be removed and swapped independently. The system includes touch-sensitive controls requiring only 10 to 50 grams of actuation force and capacitive sensors that activate without physical contact. This extends modularity beyond existing designs by making the trigger and bumper mechanisms themselves interchangeable, including different input types.

Setex Technologies received 1 patent for a thumbstick cover made from 2 compliant materials throughout the entire structure. Both layers absorb impact forces rather than using a rigid base with a soft top layer, preventing hard stop forces from transferring back to the user's hand and reducing repetitive strain during extended gaming sessions.

LYMB.iO received 1 patent for a squash wall system that calculates a real-time fitness score and adjusts difficulty to match the player's current physical condition. The system actively blocks target positions that would result in balls the player cannot reach based on biometric data and position tracking, preventing premature game endings by personalizing each shot rather than using random or scheduled target placement.