18355791. Handheld Controllers with Charging and Storage Systems simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

Handheld Controllers with Charging and Storage Systems

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Paul X. Wang of Cupertino CA (US)

Ian P. Colahan of San Jose CA (US)

Christopher T. Eubank of Santa Barbara CA (US)

Christopher K. Ewy of San Francisco CA (US)

Patrick T. Ryan of San Francisco CA (US)

Emery A. Sanford of Hillsborough CA (US)

Robert D. Silfvast of Belmont CA (US)

Handheld Controllers with Charging and Storage Systems - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18355791 titled 'Handheld Controllers with Charging and Storage Systems

Simplified Explanation

• An electronic device system includes a head-mounted device and a handheld controller.
• The handheld controller has an elongated shaft with first and second tip portions.
• The handheld controller has power receiving circuitry to receive power from a power source.
• The power source can be integrated into an electronic device or a wireless charging dock, battery case, or head-mounted device.
• Power can be supplied through terminals that form ohmic contacts or wirelessly using capacitive coupling or inductive charging.
• Magnets are used to hold and align the handheld controller on the power source.

Potential Applications

• Virtual reality gaming
• Augmented reality applications
• Remote control devices

Problems Solved

• Convenient and efficient power supply for electronic devices
• Secure attachment of handheld controller to power source
• Versatile power transmission options

Benefits

• Enhanced user experience with uninterrupted power supply
• Simplified charging process
• Improved usability and functionality of electronic devices

Original Abstract Submitted

A system may include an electronic device such as a head-mounted device and a handheld controller for controlling the electronic device. The handheld controller may have a housing with an elongated shaft extending between first and second tip portions. The handheld controller may have power receiving circuitry configured to receive power from a power source. The power source may be incorporated into an electronic device such as a wireless charging dock or stick, a battery case, or a head-mounted device. The power source may supply power through terminals that form ohmic contacts with mating terminals in the finger device or may transmit power wirelessly using capacitive coupling or inductive charging arrangements. Magnets may be used to hold and align the elongated shaft of the handheld controller on the power source.