Netflix has 1 granted patent in 1 category: UI/UX (1). The patent covers technology that transforms second-screen devices like phones and tablets into dynamic game controllers.
These controllers feature context-aware layouts that adapt in real-time based on gameplay events occurring on the primary screen.
Netflix's single UI/UX patent addresses the challenge of creating flexible game controllers using secondary devices. The system goes beyond simple virtual button layouts by intelligently reconfiguring the controller interface as gameplay progresses, responding to specific events happening in the game. This approach also enables asymmetric gameplay mechanics where different players can see different information on their respective devices, with certain data intentionally hidden from some participants while visible to others. The controller morphs its structure dynamically rather than presenting a fixed interface throughout a gaming session.
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