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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 08, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2005
Michael W. Baseflug, Duvall, WA (US);
Daniel J. Blase, Everett, WA (US);
Brigitta M. Suwandana, Woodinville, WA (US);
Michael W. Baseflug, Duvall, WA (US);
Daniel J. Blase, Everett, WA (US);
Brigitta M. Suwandana, Woodinville, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A link mechanism of a game controller connecting a user-activated control to an analogue input device located a distance away. The link mechanism is adapted to provide linear or near linear rotational characteristics between the user-activated control and the analogue input device. The link mechanism can be curved, or curved over a portion of its length. Or, a slot disposed in the link mechanism to slidably engage a post of the user-activated control can be curved to facilitate desired linearity. Or, the slot can be angled. Or, the slot can be aligned so that its longitudinal axis does not intersect a pivot point of the analogue input device. Or, a distance between a pivot point of the user-activated control and the post can equal a distance between the post and a rotational pivot point of the analogue input device. Or, any combination of the above characteristics could be employed.