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Reporter : 張祥峯 MA3L0102

Lens accessory for video game sensor device(US 8123622 B1)

OUTLINE

• Abstract

• Background

• Claims

• Method of avoiding

• References

Abstract

• A lens accessory for a video game sensor device and a method of adjusting a sensing distance of a video game sensor device. A lens accessory for a video game sensor device includes a first lens configured to cover an infrared light emitter of the video game sensor device, a second lens configured to cover an infrared light receiver of the video game sensor device, and a body portion coupling the first lens and the second lens together, the body portion being removably attachable to the video game sensor device, and the first lens and the second lens having a magnification for adjusting a sensing distance of the video game sensor device.

Background

• As the computer gaming market continues to grow, improvements to existing gaming systems as well as new systems are introduced. One computer gaming device recently introduced to the market is the KINECT sensor device for use with the XBOX 360 video game platform, both produced by Microsoft Corporation. KINECT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Wash. XBOX 360 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Wash. The KINECT sensor device allows a user to control and interact with the XBOX 360 through the use of gestures and spoken commands, without the need to touch a game controller. The KINECT sensor device uses an infrared depth sensor for three-dimensional motion capture of a user, and the user must remain within a certain range of distance from the sensor device, depending on the user's body height.

Background

• In addition to the computer gaming market continuing to grow in popularity, with the increasing transportability and the decreasing costs of video game systems and video display devices for use therewith, it has become common to play video games in a variety of locations other than one's living room. For example, a user may wish to play a video game in a small space, such as in an office, a vehicle, or simply a small room, where physical constraints require that the user be in close proximity to a sensor device of the video game system. As such, for use of some systems including a video game sensor device such as the KINECT, it is desirable to be able to adjust a playing distance between the user and the video game sensor device.

Claims

1. A lens accessory for a video game sensor device, the lens accessory comprising : a first lens configured to cover a lens of an infrared light emitter of the video game sensor device ; a second lens configured to cover a lens of an infrared light receiver of the video game sensor device; and a body portion coupled to at least one of the first lens and the second lens, the body portion being removably attachable to a casing of the video game sensor device housing the infrared light emitter and the infrared light receiver there in, wherein the first lens and the second lens have a magnification for adjusting a sensing distance of the video game sensor device.

Claims

11. A video game sensor device comprising : an infrared light emitter configured to emit infrared light ; an infrared light receiver configured to receive infrared light; and a lens apparatus comprising a first lens covering a lens of the infrared light emitter and a second lens covering a lens of the infrared light receiver, the first lens and the second lens having a magnification for adjusting a sensing distance of the video game sensor device.

16. A method of adjusting a sensing distance of a video game sensor device, the method comprising : providing first and second lenses having a magnification for adjusting the sensing distance; and covering a lens of an infrared light emitter of the video game sensor device with the first lens, and covering a lens of an infrared light receiver of the video game sensor device with the second lens.

Method of avoiding

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References

• https://www.google.com/patents/US8123622?dq=xbox+kinect&hl=zh-TW&sa=X&ei=7tcfVL-PNInj8AWMgILADQ&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAg

• http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect• http://www.techbang.com/posts/2936-get-to-know-how-it-works-kinect• http://walterchang73.wordpress.com/2010/11/30/kinect-xbox-360%E7%94

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Form-fitting electronic game controller cover(US 7762553 B2)

OUTLINE

• Abstract

• Background

• Claims

• Method of avoiding

• References

Abstract

• A cover for a video game controller for precision gaming therewith, the cover being formed as a holster defined by opposing lobes for seating the respective lobes of the controller, with a central strap joined integrally on one side of the holster and fastenable around it by opposing hook and loop fastening pads. The cover is defined by one or more stretch fabric insets to impart a degree of resiliency, thereby ensuring a taught form-fitting configuration. The cover fabric is a two-layer or three-layer sandwich with faux leather exterior and optional padding. The combination of the elastic inset(s) and adjustable fold-over strap afford a snug tailored fit for precision gaming with Xbox360™, Nintendo Wii™ and PlayStation 3™ controllers, among others, either cable or wireless versions.

Background

• The invention relates accessories for electronic games and, more particularly, to a game controller cover having a trim, taut, skin-tight, form-fitting construction to improve the tactile feel of the game controller.

Claims

1. A cover for a video game controller having a left-hand lobe, right-hand lobe, and central portion with opposing thumb controls, comprising : a holster formed of three overlying layers including a vinyl faux leather exterior layer, a padded middle layer and an inner vinyl gripping layer, said holster being defined by opposing lobes for seating said left-hand and right-hand lobes of said controller; a central strap formed integrally with said holster and extending upward between the opposing lobes thereof, wrapping up across the central section of the controller and overtop; opposing hook and loop fastening pads, one mounted on the distal backside of said strap and one on the backside of the holster for securing said strap around said controller; a stretch fabric inset fully interrupting said strap to impart a degree of lengthwise resiliency; a pair of gussets interrupting the backside of said holster, each said gusset comprising a triangular stretch-fabric section sewn into a triangular cutout in the rear of the controller cover between said central strap and said lobes; whereby said controller cover is affixed to said controller in a taut form-fitting configuration by seating the controller in the holster and pulling the strap up and around back, pulling taut, and pushing the strap against the controller.

8. A cover for a video game controller having a left-hand lobe, right-hand lobe, and central portion with opposing thumb controls, comprising: a holster defined by opposing lobes for seating said left-hand and right-hand lobes of said controller; a central strap formed integrally with said holster and attached between the opposing lobes thereof for attachment over the central section of the controller; a stretch fabric inset fully interrupting said strap to impart a degree of lengthwise resiliency; opposing hook and loop fastening pads, one mounted on the distal backside of said strap and one on the backside of the holster for securing said strap around said controller; a pair of gussets interrupting the backside of said holster, each said gusset comprising a triangular stretch-fabric section sewn into a triangular cutout in the rear of the controller cover between said central strap and said lobes; whereby said controller cover is affixed to said controller in a taut form-fitting configuration by seating the controller in the holster and pulling the strap up and around back, pulling taut, and pushing the strap against the controller.

Claims

16. A cover for a video game controller having a left-hand lobe, right-hand lobe, and central portion with opposing thumb controls, comprising : a holster formed of a plurality of layers of material including an inner vinyl gripping layer, said holster being defined by opposing lobes for seating said left-hand and right-hand lobes of said controller; a central strap formed integrally with said holster and extending upward between the opposing lobes thereof, wrapping up across the central section of the controller cover and overtop; opposing hook and loop fastening pads, one mounted on the distal backside of said strap and one on the backside of the holster for securing said strap around said controller; a pair of stretch-fabric gussets interrupting the backside of said holster, each said gusset sewn into a cutout in the rear of the controller between said central strap and said lobes; whereby said controller cover is affixed to said controller in a taut form-fitting configuration by seating the controller in the holster and pulling the strap up and around back, pulling taut, and pushing the strap against the controller.

Claims

Method of avoiding

• 改變皮套的構造 ( 包覆範圍、形狀 )• 改變皮套的材料

References

• https://www.google.com/patents/US7762553?dq=XBOX+360&hl=zh-TW&sa=X&ei=t6kjVND7IMyA8gWMx4KAAg&ved=0CBwQ6AEwAA

Portable electronic device with near field communication function

(US 8570226 B2)

OUTLINE

• Abstract

• Background

• Claims

• Method of avoiding

• References

Abstract

• A portable electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing to the first housing, a circuit board, a display module, a touch panel, a near field communication (NFC) module, and a NFC antenna. The circuit board, the display module, the touch panel, the NFC module and the NFC antenna are orderly mounted in a space between the first housing and the second housing. The NFC antenna is set around the touch panel or at one side of the touch panel or the NFC module.

Background

• NFC technology has become an increasingly popular form of connectivity technology. A portable electronic devices integrated with NFC function usually includes an NFC module connected to an NFC antenna. The NFC antenna includes a plurality of coiled wire loops connected to the NFC module. The NFC antenna is commonly mounted at an inner side of a rear housing of the portable electronic device. However, metal elements such as logos on rear housing may interfere with signals transmitted by the NFC antenna. In addition, when the portable electronic device is held by the user or put on a desk, signals transmitted by NFC antenna can be blocked by the hand of the user or the desk. Thus, the portable electronic device may have a weak and unstable NFC communication quality. Therefore, there is room for improvement within the art.

Claims

1. A portable electronic device, comprising: a first housing ; a second housing assembled to the first housing; a circuit board; a display module; a touch panel; a near field communication (NFC) module; and a NFC antenna; wherein the circuit board, the display module, the touch panel, the NFC module and the NFC antenna are orderly mounted in a space between the first housing and the second housing, the NFC antenna is set around the touch panel or at one side of the touch panel or the NFCmodule.

Method of avoiding

• 改使用 RFID 技術

References

• https://www.google.com/patents/US8570226?dq=HTC+NFC&hl=zh-TW&sa=X&ei=LdcfVIa_Hs2n8AW41YGIDQ&ved=0CCUQ6AEwAQ

• http://s90304a123.pixnet.net/blog/post/37873677-%E4%BD%95%E8%AC%82nfc%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%98%AFnfc%E7%9A%84%E6%87%89%E7%94%A8%E5%8A%9F%E8%83%BD%E4%BB%A5%E5%8F%8A%E6%8A%80%E8%A1%93%E8%A6%8F%E6%A0%BC

• http://www.htc.com/tw/support/%E6%96%B0-htc-one/howto/350992.html