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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2013
Nyko Technologies, Inc., Los Angeles, CA (US);
Amir Navid, Sherman Oaks, CA (US);
Nyko Technologies, Inc., Los Angeles, CA (US);
Abstract
A video game controller charging system is provided. The video game controller charging system includes a base; at least one structure on the base for providing physical support to at least one video game controller while it is being charged; and at least one DC port on the base configured to couple to and provide DC power to a power input port of the at least one video game controller. The video game controller charging system may also include a current detector, a charging status indicator, at least one docking bay, and/or an AC-to-DC converter adapted to convert externally supplied power to the DC power provided to the power input port of at least one video game controller. The base of a charging station may include a recess having at least one electrical contact and a power input for connection to a power supply.