Hardware & Devices

Sintokogio received 1 patent covering a force plate controller designed to keep VR and game players safe during immersive sessions. The system monitors the center of foot pressure in real-time and delivers proactive alerts when users drift toward the edge of the platform, addressing the spatial disorientation that often occurs in virtual reality. Rather than simply cutting off input after someone has already stepped off, the technology warns players before a fall happens, maintaining both safety and gameplay continuity.

Nintendo received 1 patent for a magnetic snap-on game controller that uses magnets in both the host device and the controller buttons themselves. When the controller attaches, the buttons are physically pulled toward the device by magnetic force, creating a distinctive pre-travel pull sensation that differs from traditional spring-return mechanisms. The dual-magnetic design also allows the controller to function as a mouse-style input device when detached and placed on a flat surface.

Zhengzhou Zhangyu Electronic Technology Co. received 1 patent describing a modular gamepad connector that allows Nintendo Switch players to experience TV-mode picture quality while maintaining handheld portability, without needing an indoor power outlet. The design uses a slide-rail connector architecture that physically and electrically integrates different gaming peripherals into a unified handheld unit. A removable limit piece adapts the connector to fit different console models, eliminating the need to choose between high-quality TV mode and portable play.