This month saw 6 filed patent applications across Hardware & Devices from Guangdong Jinfu Intelligent Technology, Qualcomm, Shenzhen Deone Innovation Technology, Shenzhen Yuyuanxin Electronic Technology Co., Sony, and Tuoman International, each contributing 1 filing.
The applications focus on mobile and console gaming peripherals, with Sony describing RFID-enabled headphone attachments that unlock in-game modifications and Qualcomm detailing a PID controller system for mobile GPU/CPU frequency management to stabilize framerates. Guangdong Jinfu Intelligent Technology filed for a mobile controller combining wireless charging with thermoelectric cooling, while Shenzhen Deone Innovation Technology and Shenzhen Yuyuanxin Electronic Technology Co. described ergonomic grip solutions and docking-capable gamepads respectively. Tuoman International's application covers a spring-tension adjustment mechanism for joystick force feedback.
Tuoman International received 1 patent for a mobile game controller that combines wireless charging, thermoelectric cooling, and an adaptive clamping system in a single device. The controller addresses overheating and battery drain during extended play by actively cooling the phone while simultaneously charging it. A heat-insulating gap between the main body and the grip prevents the cooling system from making the controller uncomfortable to hold, keeping thermal management away from the user's hands.
Guangdong Jinfu Intelligent Technology received 1 patent describing a manual adjustment system for joystick resistance that eliminates the need for motors or electronics. The mechanism uses a rotating outer shell connected to a cam-and-groove system that raises or lowers a disc to compress the spring, allowing players to dial in their preferred joystick tension without requiring control software or a power source. This approach simplifies variable force feedback for gaming controllers and drone remotes by relying entirely on mechanical components.
Sony received 1 patent for a system that uses RFID-equipped attachments on headphones to trigger in-game modifications and unlocks. Players can physically attach decorative elements like earcup covers or figurines to their headphones, and the gaming system reads the identifier to activate cheat codes, customizations, or other game alterations without keyboard or controller input. The headphone acts as the authentication bridge between the physical token and the running game.
Qualcomm received 1 patent applying PID control theory to mobile gaming performance management. The system monitors framerate stability and adjusts CPU and GPU frequencies dynamically, distributing those frequency changes across processing clusters based on each cluster's current load ratio rather than applying uniform adjustments. This per-cluster, load-weighted approach differs from traditional governor-based frequency scaling by treating framerate as a control target and using proportional-integral-derivative feedback to maintain it.
Shenzhen Yuyuanxin Electronic Technology Co. received 1 patent for a gamepad that incorporates the full functionality of a docking station for the Nintendo Switch. The controller provides HDMI video output, a USB 3.0 hub, and Power Delivery fast charging in a single unit, allowing players to connect their Switch to a television and use peripherals without the official dock. This combination of gamepad and video switching capabilities in one plug-and-play device eliminates the need to swap between handheld and docked modes using separate hardware.
Shenzhen Deone Innovation Technology received 1 patent for a gamepad case with interchangeable ergonomic grips that attach via sliding rails. The symmetrical rail system and latching module allow users to swap grips without tools, letting them customize the controller's shape to fit different hand sizes. This addresses the common problem of fixed, flat-backed controller designs that do not accommodate varied ergonomic preferences.
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