View source for 18579432. Controller simplified abstract (Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.)

=Controller=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.|Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.]]


[[Category:Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Yuta Koda of Kanagawa (JP)|Yuta Koda of Kanagawa (JP)]][[Category:Yuta Koda of Kanagawa (JP)]]

==Controller - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18579432 titled 'Controller

The abstract of the patent application describes a controller with an operating body that can tilt, featuring a shaft section and a tubular body with a gap between them. An elastic member is placed between the tubular body and the shaft section, making contact with either the inner surface of the tubular body or the shaft section during the tilting operation.

* The controller includes an operating body that can tilt.
* It has a shaft section and a tubular body with a gap between them.
* An elastic member is placed between the tubular body and the shaft section.
* The elastic member makes contact with either the inner surface of the tubular body or the shaft section during the tilting operation.

Potential Applications:
- Gaming controllers
- Remote controls
- Joysticks

Problems Solved:
- Improved ergonomics for users
- Enhanced control precision

Benefits:
- Increased comfort during prolonged use
- Better control responsiveness

Commercial Applications:
Title: Ergonomic Controller Technology for Enhanced User Experience
This technology can be utilized in various consumer electronics products to improve user experience and control precision, leading to increased customer satisfaction and potentially higher sales in the competitive market.

Questions about the technology:
1. How does the elastic member enhance the tilting operation of the controller?
   The elastic member provides resistance and stability, ensuring smooth and precise tilting movements.
2. What are the potential market implications of integrating this technology into gaming consoles and remote controls?
   By enhancing user experience and control precision, this technology can lead to increased sales and customer satisfaction in the consumer electronics market.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A controller includes an operating body whose tilting operation is possible, the operating body having a shaft section, a tubular body having an inner surface that is parallel with a longitudinal direction of the shaft section when the tilting operation of the operating body is not performed and that is provided with a gap between the tubular body and the shaft section, and an elastic member that is provided between the tubular body and the shaft section of the operating body and that comes in contact with at least either the inner surface of the tubular body or the shaft section of the operating body when the tilting operation of the operating body is performed.



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