Robert Michael Lyden

A single Hardware patent describes a game controller where nearly every input component can be removed and replaced by the user. The modular system extends beyond thumbsticks and faceplates to include the triggers and bumpers themselves, allowing players to swap between different input technologies on the same controller. Touch-sensitive controls can detect input with as little as 10 to 50 grams of actuation force, while capacitive sensors respond to finger proximity without requiring any physical contact at all. This approach allows the same controller Hardware to accommodate both competitive players seeking minimal input lag and users who need reduced force thresholds for accessibility purposes.