Quanta Computer received 1 granted patent this quarter in Hardware (1).
The patent covers an active force feedback mechanism designed for gaming joystick buttons. This Hardware development employs a motor-driven rotary system that pushes buttons back against the user, enabling programmable tactile resistance for enhanced gaming immersion.
The Hardware patent describes a button mechanism for gaming joysticks that generates tactile feedback through active motor control rather than passive springs. A motor-driven rotary system applies variable resistance as the user presses a button, with the pushback force adjustable in real-time based on what's happening in the game. This approach allows the joystick to simulate context-specific sensations, such as the increasing resistance of pulling a gun trigger or pressing down an accelerator pedal. The motor's ability to modify force levels dynamically distinguishes this design from conventional spring-based returns that provide fixed, unchanging resistance.
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