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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 15, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2006
Albert J. Pennello, Jr., Kirkland, WA (US);
Edward C. Giaimo, Iii, Bellevue, WA (US);
Hugh E. Mcloone, Jr., Bellevue, WA (US);
James Damon Trim, Sammamish, WA (US);
Manuel U. Bronstein, Redmond, WA (US);
Richard H. Irving, Kirkland, WA (US);
William J. Lauby, Mukilteo, WA (US);
Jeffery M. Reents, Carnation, WA (US);
William Lawrence, Duvall, WA (US);
Albert J. Pennello, Jr., Kirkland, WA (US);
Edward C. Giaimo, III, Bellevue, WA (US);
Hugh E. McLoone, Jr., Bellevue, WA (US);
James Damon Trim, Sammamish, WA (US);
Manuel U. Bronstein, Redmond, WA (US);
Richard H. Irving, Kirkland, WA (US);
William J. Lauby, Mukilteo, WA (US);
Jeffery M. Reents, Carnation, WA (US);
William Lawrence, Duvall, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A video game controller is equipped with an electronic input that can read a game identification code from an electronic key. When the user presents the key to the game controller, it relays the game ID to the game console. This electronic key may be read via RFID from a detachable faceplate for the controller. The game console utilizes the game ID to quickly find and launch the game from game storage. The game console itself may also be equipped with such an electronic input. The game storage can be built into the console, or on a server accessed through a home network or through the internet. Such use of an electronic key and detachable faceplate is extended to rapid and easy personalization, customization, and function enhancement of entertainment and other consumer electronics devices as well.