Quanta Computer received 1 granted patent in Hardware.
The patent covers an active force feedback button mechanism designed for gaming joysticks, utilizing a motor-driven rotary system to push buttons back against user input. This Hardware technology enables programmable tactile resistance, allowing different levels of physical feedback to be configured for more immersive gaming experiences.
The Hardware patent describes a button mechanism that replaces traditional springs with a motor-controlled system capable of generating variable resistance. When a user presses a button on a gaming joystick, the motor actively pushes back with a force that can change dynamically based on what's happening in the game. This approach allows the controller to simulate context-specific sensations, such as the increasing tension of a trigger being pulled or the graduated pressure of an accelerator pedal being depressed. The motor adjusts its pushback force in real-time, creating haptic effects that correspond to in-game actions rather than providing static, uniform resistance across all button presses.