Wireless game controller with integrated audio system

Abstract

A wireless computer game controller with integrated audio system that sends and receives audio signal via integrated circuitry provided in the controller. The wireless interface (transmitter / receiver) establishes a communication link to facilitate the transmission of both command signals and audio / video signals between the controller and computer device to thereby provide two-way interaction with the stand-alone computer device within a single accessory device. The controller circuitry also incorporates a speaker or headphone jack to deliver audio stimulation. In the preferred embodiment, the controller sends an audio signal to an ear piece where the ear piece includes a separate microphone to transmit audio to a separate receiver or a third party.

Description

[0001] This application claims the benefit of provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 659,106, which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the invention [0003] The present invention relates to video game controllers and more specifically to a wireless controller with integrated audio system for providing an interactive video game. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Computer video games are well known in the art. Such devices range from small hand held all-in-one units, to larger stand-alone units which interact with stand alone controllers and stand alone video display devices. Small hand held devices are very portable. However, the graphics and sophistication game play are substantially inferior to stand alone units due limited processing power and associated peripherals. For more sophisticated play, stand alone computer units provide tremendous processing power and work with associated peripheral devices, such as a remote contr...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] The present invention is directed to a wireless computer game controller with integrated audio system that sends and receives audio signal via integrated circuitry provided in the controller. The wireless interface (transmitter/receiver) establishes a communication link to facilitate the transmission of both command signals and audio/video signals between the controller and computer device t

Problems solved by technology

However, the graphics and sophistication game play are substantially inferior to stand alone units due limited processing power and associated peripherals.

However, these wireless controllers are limited in their audio capabilities.

These prior art retro-fit systems are not integrated into the controller circuitry and require additional components in the form of the memory card shaped unit with an audio jack.

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