Sharing buffered gameplay in response to an input request

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11771981-B2
Application number	US-202117380725-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Jul 20, 2021
Priority date	Nov 23, 2011
Publication date	Oct 3, 2023
Grant date	Oct 3, 2023

Abstract

A controller for interfacing with a computing device is provided, including: a main body; a first extension extending from a first end of the main body; a second extension extending from a second end of the main body; and, wherein the first extension and the second extension are configured as handles; a button positioned on a surface of the main body, the button being configured to enable capture of a previous portion of gameplay video.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A controller for interfacing with a computing device, comprising:
a main body;
a first extension extending from a first end of the main body;
a second extension extending from a second end of the main body;
wherein the first extension and the second extension are configured as handles;
a button positioned on a surface of the main body, the button being configured to enable capture of a previous portion of gameplay video.

2. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the previous portion is configured to have a prescribed duration.

3. The controller of claim 2 , wherein the prescribed duration is adjustable by a user according to a preference setting.

4. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the previous portion is a buffered portion of gameplay video recorded prior to pressing of the button.

5. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the button further enables access to an interface for customization of the previous portion of gameplay video.

6. The controller of claim 1 , further comprising:
a touch panel having a touch surface that defines at least part of a top surface of the main body.

7. The controller of claim 1 , further comprising:
a first set of buttons disposed on the top surface of the main body proximate to the first extension; and,
a second set of buttons disposed on the top surface of the main body proximate to the second extension.

8. The controller of claim 1 , further comprising:
one or more joysticks positioned along the top surface of the main body.

9. The controller of claim 1 , further comprising:
a speaker positioned along the top surface of the main body.

10. The controller of claim 1 , further comprising:
an inertial sensor, the inertial sensor configured for detecting motion data of the controller.

11. A controller for interfacing with a computing device, comprising:
a main body;
a first extension extending from a first end of the main body;
a second extension extending from a second end of the main body;
wherein the first extension and the second extension are configured as handles;
a button positioned on a surface of the main body, wherein pressing and holding of said button triggers capture of a screenshot of gameplay.

12. The controller of claim 11 , wherein the button further enables access to an interface for customization of the previous portion of gameplay video.

13. The controller of claim 11 , further comprising:
a touch panel having a touch surface that defines at least part of a top surface of the main body.

14. The controller of claim 11 , further comprising:
an inertial sensor, the inertial sensor configured for detecting motion data of the controller.

15. A controller for interfacing with a computing device, comprising:
a main body;
a first extension extending from a first end of the main body;
a second extension extending from a second end of the main body;
wherein the first extension and the second extension are configured as handles;
a button positioned on a surface of the main body, the button being configured to enable initiation of live streaming of gameplay.

16. The controller of claim 15 , wherein the live streaming of gameplay enables viewing of the gameplay through a website.

17. The controller of claim 16 , wherein the button further enables access to an interface for customization of the live streaming of gameplay.

18. The controller of claim 16 , further comprising:
a touch panel having a touch surface that defines at least part of a top surface of the main body.

19. The controller of claim 16 , further comprising:
an inertial sensor, the inertial sensor configured for detecting motion data of the controller.

20. The controller of claim 15 , wherein the live streaming of gameplay enables viewing of the gameplay through social media or a gaming platform.

Assignees

• Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

Inventors

• Gary Nathan

Classifications

• A63F13/24 Primary

  Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles · CPC title

• A63F13/21

  characterised by their sensors, purposes or types · CPC title

• A63F13/211

  using inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers or gyroscopes · CPC title

• A63F13/213

  comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells (A63F13/219 takes precedence) · CPC title

• A63F13/214

  for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads · CPC title