20240050844. VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER WITH AUDIO CONTROL simplified abstract (Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc.)
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VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER WITH AUDIO CONTROL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Andrew Brian Young of Newport (GB)
Stephen Thomas Bright of Caldicot (GB)
VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER WITH AUDIO CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240050844 titled 'VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER WITH AUDIO CONTROL
Simplified Explanation
The disclosed system allows a user to control the audio of a headset from a game controller. The audio controls are displayed on the screen of the game controller. Additionally, there is an app on a separate device that can also display the audio controls. The controls can be updated through either the game controller or the app while the game controller and headset are in use.
- The system enables audio control of a headset from a game controller.
- The game controller's screen displays the audio controls.
- An external app on a separate device can also display the audio controls.
- The controls can be updated through the game controller or the app while in use.
Potential Applications:
- Gaming: This system can enhance the gaming experience by providing convenient audio control directly from the game controller.
- Virtual Reality (VR): VR headsets often require separate audio control, and this system can simplify the process by integrating it with the game controller.
- Accessibility: Users with limited mobility or dexterity may find it easier to control audio using a game controller rather than reaching for the headset controls.
Problems Solved:
- Convenience: Users no longer need to reach for the headset controls to adjust audio settings, as they can do so directly from the game controller or the app.
- Integration: The system seamlessly integrates audio control with the game controller, eliminating the need for separate controls or devices.
- User Experience: By providing a user-friendly interface on the game controller's screen or the app, the system improves the overall audio control experience.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Gaming Experience: Users can easily adjust audio settings without interrupting gameplay, leading to a more immersive gaming experience.
- Simplified Audio Control: The system eliminates the need for separate audio control devices or reaching for the headset controls, making it more convenient for users.
- Accessibility: The integration of audio control with the game controller can make gaming more accessible for users with physical limitations.
Original Abstract Submitted
this disclosure describes a system that allows a user to control the audio of a headset from a game controller. audio controls are displayed on a screen of the game controller. in addition to the game controller, the disclosed system may comprise an app, on a device external from the game controller, that is also able to display the audio controls. the audio controls may be updated via the game controller or the app while the game controller and headset are being used.