This month's Hardware & Devices category includes 6 granted patents from Guangzhou Chicken Run Network Technology Co.
(2), Fa Teng Technology (1), Goertek (1), Guangdong K-Silver Industrial (1), and Sony (1). The patents focus heavily on gaming controller accessibility and customization, with Guangzhou Chicken Run Network Technology Co. developing eye-tracking control systems and spring-loaded universal mobile phone adapters, while Sony describes a wearable glove controller featuring repositionable contact pads. Goertek's patent covers adjustable damping mechanisms for thumbstick resistance customization, and Guangdong K-Silver Industrial addresses mobile gaming thermal management through external power integration. Fa Teng Technology's patent describes transparent LED-illuminated joystick structures using acrylic light guidance.
Goertek received 1 patent describing an eye-tracking gamepad system that allows players to control mobile games through eye movements instead of relying solely on physical inputs. The design combines traditional gamepad buttons with real-time gaze detection, creating a hybrid control scheme intended for situations where space is limited or for players with physical disabilities who may struggle with conventional controllers.
Guangdong K-Silver Industrial received 1 patent covering an adjustable damping thumbstick that lets players change joystick resistance on the fly without tools. A rotatable knob on the exterior of the gamepad adjusts the tension level, offering multiple resistance settings with directional indicators, which differs from traditional thumbsticks that require physical spring replacement to modify feel.
Guangzhou Chicken Run Network Technology Co. received 2 patents addressing mobile gamepad design challenges. The first describes a gamepad with integrated phone cooling that eliminates the internal battery by drawing power from an external source, reducing weight and cost while operating a cooling system that only activates when both the phone and power supply are connected. The second patent covers a spring-loaded USB interface assembly that automatically adjusts to fit mobile phones of different sizes, using resilient components to push the connector toward the device and accommodate varying dimensions without manual alignment.
Sony received 1 patent for a wearable glove controller with repositionable contact pads that allow users to place input buttons wherever they choose on the garment. The system uses connectors that provide both mechanical attachment and electrical connectivity, enabling full customization of button layout without requiring tools or rewiring.
Fa Teng Technology received 1 patent describing a transparent joystick structure that channels LED light through acrylic materials to create illuminated visual effects. The design uses a transparent post-and-nut fastening mechanism combined with a centrally positioned multi-LED circuit board that directs light through the joystick body, preventing external light leakage while integrating the mechanical and light-guiding functions into a single assembly.
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