GAME CONTROLLER ADAPTED FOR A MULTITUDE OF GAMING PLATFORMS

摘要

The present invention relates in general to a game controller that stores pairing information for multiple host devices and includes a module that enables switching communication between the controller and the multiple host devices in near real-time. In one embodiment of the present invention, a game controller includes a pairing module and a switching module that facilitates near real-time switching communication between gaming platforms, the communication occurring through means such as, but not limited to, radio frequency communication or Bluetooth® communication. A controller according to the invention enables users to circumvent initial pairing procedures required when switching between gaming platforms that may host a compatible gaming controller.

主权项

1. A wireless game controller, comprising:
a processor for enabling one or more modules; a memory for storing one or more pairing details related to one or more host devices; a pairing module for retrieving the one or more pairing details stored in the memory; a communications module for wirelessly communicating with the one or more host devices, when one of the one or more host devices is in a paired communication with the wireless game controller; and a switching module for switching communication, in near real-time, between one of the one or more host devices and the game controller wherein the switching module is configured to communicate with the pairing module.