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    The invention relates to a device which is generally directed to a combination of computer device (102) and input device (114). The input device provides a structural bridge and a pair of control modules (120, 122). The pair of control modules bound the computing device on at least two opposite sides. The pair of control modules (120, 122) adaptively and appropriately accommodate the width of the computing device (102) and, alternatively, adaptively and appropriately accommodate a width of a second computing device, the second computing device having a width greater than the width of the second computing device Computer device is. The structural bridge fixes the pair of control modules (120, 122) together and accommodates the length of the computing device (102) adaptively and appropriately.
    公开号:CH711533A2
    申请号:CH01129/16
    申请日:2016-08-31
    公开日:2017-03-15
    发明作者:Townley Fraser；Chin Feng Lee；Hsin Chou Wang；P Dooley Daniel
    申请人:Wikipad Inc；
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    专利说明:

    Summary of the Invention In a preferred embodiment, a combination includes, but is not limited to, at least one computing device and input device. The computing device provides a variety of pages. The input device provides a structural bridge and a pair of control modules. The pair of control modules bound the computing device on at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides of the computing device. The pair of control modules is configured to adaptively and appropriately accommodate the width of the computing device and, alternatively, to adaptively and adaptively receive a width of a second computing device, wherein the second computing device has a width that is greater than the width of the computing device. The structural bridge fixes the pair of control modules together and adaptively and conveniently accommodates the length of the computing device and, alternatively, adaptively and appropriately accommodates a length of the second computing device, the second computing device having a length greater than the length of the computing device ,
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    [0002]<Tb> FIG. Figure 1 is a front perspective view, partially cut away, of one embodiment of an electronic game control device constructed and operated according to various disclosed embodiments.<Tb> FIG. 2 <SEP> shows a rear plan view of the device of FIG. 1.<Tb> FIG. FIG. 3 shows a plan view from the right side, partially cut away, of the device of FIG. 1 constructed according to various embodiments disclosed and claimed herein.<Tb> FIG. FIG. 4 shows a plan view from the right side of the device of FIG. 1 constructed according to various embodiments disclosed and claimed herein.<Tb> FIG. Figure 5 shows a top perspective view of one embodiment of an input device of Figure 1 constructed in accordance with various embodiments disclosed and claimed herein.<Tb> FIG. 6 <SEP> is a block diagram of one embodiment of the device of FIG. 1.<Tb> FIG. 7 <SEP> is a block diagram of an alternative embodiment of the device of FIG. 1.<Tb> FIG. Figure 8 shows a front perspective view, partially cut away, of a combined electronic game control and information input device constructed in accordance with various embodiments disclosed and claimed herein.<Tb> FIG. 9 <SEP> shows a rear plan view of the combination of FIG. 8.<Tb> FIG. Figure 10 shows a front perspective view, partially cut away, of an alternative embodiment of a combined electronic game control and information input device constructed in accordance with various embodiments disclosed and claimed herein.<Tb> FIG. Figure 11 shows a top perspective view of one embodiment of an input device with an integrated teller device, the input device constructed according to various embodiments disclosed and claimed herein.<Tb> FIG. Figure 12 shows a front perspective view, partially cut away, of an alternative embodiment of a combined electronic game control and information input device, the information input device providing the integrated ticket device.<Tb> FIG. Figure 13 shows a front perspective view, partially cut away, of an alternative embodiment of a combination computer device and electronic game controller, the electronic game controller having a pair of control modules interconnected via a bridge member.<Tb> FIG. FIG. 14 <SEP> is a rear plan view of the combination computer apparatus and electronic game controller of FIG. 13.<Tb> FIG. FIG. 15 <SEP> is an upper perspective view of the alternative embodiment of the combination computing device and electronic game controller of FIG. 13. FIG.<Tb> FIG. Fig. 16 <SEP> shows a rear elevational view of an alternative combination computing device having a communication port fixed thereto and an input device attached to the communication port.<Tb> FIG. 17 <SEP> shows a top plan view of the communication port of FIG. 16.<Tb> FIG. FIG. 18 shows a side elevational view of the communication port of FIG. 16. FIG.<Tb> FIG. 19 <SEP> shows front and rear views, in elevation, of a first selected boundary structure of the pair of boundary structures of the communication port of FIG. 16.<Tb> FIG. Fig. 20 <SEP> shows front and rear views, in elevation, of a second selected boundary structure of the pair of boundary structures of the communication port of Fig. 16.<Tb> FIG. 21 <SEP> shows a bottom plan view of a first control module adjacent to a selected boundary structure of the pair of boundary structures of the communication port of FIG. 16.<Tb> FIG. 22 <SEP> shows a bottom plan view of a first control module attached to a selected restriction structure of the pair of boundary structures of the communication port of FIG. 16.<Tb> FIG. FIG. 23 <SEP> shows a side elevational view of a first control module attached to a selected restriction structure of the pair of boundary structures of the communication port of FIG. 16.<Tb> FIG. 24 <SEP> is a perspective view of a fixing mechanism of the communication terminal of FIG. 16.<Tb> FIG. Fig. 25 <SEP> shows a rear plan view of the combination computing device and electronic game controller of Fig. 16, showing in section a data storage device and an auxiliary power source.<Tb> FIG. Figure 26 shows a front perspective view, partially cut away, of an alternative embodiment of an electronic game control device constructed and operated according to various disclosed embodiments.<Tb> FIG. FIG. 27 <SEP> is an exploded perspective view of a first control module of an input device of the electronic game control device of FIG. 26. FIG.<Tb> FIG. 28 <SEP> is an open perspective view of a second control module of the input device of the electronic game control device of FIG. 26.<Tb> FIG. 29 <SEP> is a rear perspective view of the electronic game control device of FIG. 26.<Tb> FIG. Fig. 30 <SEP> shows a front perspective view of the electronic game control device of Fig. 26 adapted for receiving computer devices of various sizes.<Tb> FIG. Fig. 31 <SEP> shows a rear perspective view of the electronic game control device of Fig. 26 adapted for receiving computer devices of various sizes.<Tb> FIG. Fig. 32 <SEP> shows a front perspective view of the second control module of the electronic game control device of Fig. 26 with a maximum size computing device mounted for engagement with the first control module.<Tb> FIG. Fig. 33 <SEP> shows a front perspective view of the second control module of the electronic game control device of Fig. 26 with the maximum size computing device starting to engage the first control module.<Tb> FIG. Fig. 34 <SEP> shows a front perspective view of the second control module of the electronic game control device of Fig. 26 with the maximum size computing device fully engaged with the first control module.<Tb> FIG. Fig. 35 shows a front view of an alternative embodiment of an electronic game control device constructed and operated according to various disclosed embodiments.<Tb> FIG. Fig. 36 <SEP> shows a front view of an alternative embodiment of an electronic game control device and a front perspective view of a computer device interfaced with the electronic game control device to form an electronic gaming system.<Tb> FIG. FIG. 37 shows a front perspective view, partially cut away, of the alternative embodiment of the electronic game control device of FIG. 36 constructed and operated according to various embodiments disclosed and claimed herein.<Tb> FIG. 38 <SEP> is an open perspective view of a control module of the input device of the electronic game control device of FIG. 37.<Tb> FIG. Fig. 39 <SEP> shows a front view of the alternative embodiment of the electronic gaming system of Fig. 36 with a keyboard integrated into the control module of Fig. 38.<Tb> FIG. Fig. 40 <SEP> shows a front view of the alternative embodiment of the electronic gaming system of Fig. 39 in wireless interaction with a display.
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    [0003] The present disclosure generally relates to a combined game control and information input device for controlling electronic games and inputting information into a computing device, also referred to herein as video games, computer games, and application games. The apparatus preferably includes a computing device, an electronic game communicating with the computing device, and an input device for controlling movement of a virtual object provided by the electronic game and inputting information into the computing device. In a preferred embodiment, the input device comprises a pair of opposing side structures adjacent opposite sides of the plurality of sides of the computing device. The input device preferably further includes a plurality of input switches, wherein the input switches are adjacent each of the at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides of the computing device, and a bridge structure disposed between the pair of sides to form a three-sided structure. The third structure reduces unintentional removal of the computing device from the three-sided structure when the computing device is fully inserted into the three-sided structure.
    Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows an exemplary Game Control and Information Input Device ("G & D") 100 that may be used in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention. The exemplary G & D 100 has at least one computing device 102 (also referred to herein as computing device 102) that provides a plurality of pages, such as 104, 106, 108, and 126. Each of the plurality of sides 104, 106 and 108 is disposed between an electronic screen 110 of the computing device 102 and a back side 112 (shown in FIG. 2) of the computing device 102. The G & D 100 preferably further includes an input device 114. The computing device 102 may be in the form of a tablet, smartphone, notebook, or other portable computing device.
    In a preferred embodiment, the input device 114 provides a pair of side structures 116 and 118 with a bridge structure 115 disposed therebetween. One of the pair of side structures, for example, 116, is adjacent to and limits the computing device 102 on a first side, such as 104, of the plurality of sides 104, 106, 108, and 126 of the computing device 102. The second side structure of the pair of side structures, e.g., 118 is adjacent to and limits the computing device 102 on a second side, such as 108, of the plurality of sides 104, 106, 108, and 126 of computing device 102, wherein the first and second sides, such as 104 and 108, of the plurality of pages 104, 106, 108 and 126 of the computing device 102 are opposite sides of the plurality of sides 104, 106, 108 and 126 of the computing device 102.
    [0006] In a preferred embodiment, the input device 114 further provides a plurality of removable game control modules 120 and 122, the removable game control modules 120 and 122 adjacent each of the at least two opposing sides 104 and 108 of the plurality of sides 104, 106, 108 and 126 of the computing device 102, and wherein a bridge structure 124 is disposed between the pair of side structures 116 and 118 and adjacent the third side 126 of the plurality of sides 104, 106, 108, and 126 of the computing device 102.
    In a preferred embodiment, the removable game control modules 120 and 122 may be removed from the input device 114 and replaced with removable keyboard modules 164 and 166 of FIG. 8. In order for the modules to be replaced more easily, the input device preferably provides a pair of input module ports 170. The removable keyboard modules together form a fully functional keyboard and each provides an auxiliary electronic display ("ADS") 168, with each ADS 168 having at least the functionality of the electronic display 110.
    In an alternative embodiment of FIG. 10, the removable keyboard modules 164 and 166 are a pair of touch-responsive electronic screens 172 and 174, each of the touch-responsive electronic screens having at least the functionality of the electronic display 110, including the functionality of FIG Mouse pad sections 176 and 178, and selectively shows the keys of a keyboard 180 and 182 for inputting information. Preferably, the keys are virtual keys responsive to a touch by a user.
    Referring back to FIG. 1, the bridge structure 124 in combination with the pair of side structures 116 and 118 preferably forms a three-sided structure 128 (from FIG. 5) (also referred to herein as a U-shaped structure 128 of the input device 114), in FIG the computing device 102 is seated such that the computing device 102 is bounded by the U-shaped structure 128 and the U-shaped structure 128 reduces inadvertent removal of the computing device 102 from the U-shaped structure 128 when the computing device 102 is completely immersed in the three-sided structure 128 is pushed.
    The G & D 100 of FIG. 1 further preferably includes a video game 130. Preferably, the video game 130 provides a virtual object 132 displayed by the electronic screen 110, wherein the virtual object 132 is responsive to an input from the input device 114. An example of a response of the virtual object 132 would be movement of the virtual object 132 or loading of another computer game based on a predetermined signal provided by the input device 114, or the appearance of a character. It should be noted that FIG. 1 shows the housings of the plurality of switches, while at least some of the plurality of switches are seen in the partial detail of FIG.
    Fig. 2 shows the back side 112 of the computing device 102. Also shown in Fig. 2 is the input device 114, which provides a pair of trigger switches 136 and 138 which are supported by their respective side structures 116 and 118, respectively.
    Fig. 3 shows that a predetermined number of the plurality of switches 140 cooperate to form an input device 142, wherein the input device 142 controls the display of virtual objects that are displayed on the electronic screen 110 of the computing device 102. Preferably, the input device 142 is a joystick 142. FIG. 3 further illustrates that the input device 114 provides a plurality of buttons 144 and 119 of the removable game control modules 120 that activate respective switches 145 and 121. The main function of the trigger 138, the joystick 142, and the buttons 144 and 119 of the removable game control modules 120 is to direct the movement / actions of a playable body / object or otherwise affect events in a video game 130 (of FIG. 1) or other computer game.
    Fig. 4 shows the G & D 100, further comprising a second joystick 146 and a second button 148 provided on the side structure 116 adjacent the trigger 136, while Fig. 5 shows the processor (CPU) 150 of the input device 114 ,
    Fig. 6 shows the input device 114 with the CPU 150 interacting with the plurality of switches 152, preferably including at least switches 119 of the removable game control modules 120 (of Fig. 1), switches 117 of the removable game control modules 122 (of Fig. 1). 1), 136, 138, 142, 144, 146 and 148 (from Figs. 2 and 3). FIG. 6 further illustrates the input device 114 having a communication protocol 154 that provides the communication link between the computing device 102 and the input device 114. In a preferred embodiment, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) communication protocol is used. One skilled in the art will recognize, however, that communication protocol 154 is not limited to a USB protocol.
    FIG. 6 further shows that the computing device 102 preferably includes at least one CPU 156 that communicates with the electronic display 110, the video game 130, a device driver 158 that facilitates interaction between the computing device 102 and the input device 114, and a computer Communication protocol 160 that provides the communication link between a computing device 102 and the input device 114. In a preferred embodiment, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) communication protocol is used. One skilled in the art will recognize, however, that communication protocol 160 is not limited to a USB protocol.
    FIG. 7 shows an alternative embodiment of an exemplary game controller 162 in which the device driver 158 and the video game 130 are located in the input device 114.
    Fig. 8 shows in a preferred embodiment the G & D 100 with a first camera 184 on a first side of the computing device 102, a second camera 186 on the back of the computing device 102 (seen in Fig. 9), a third camera 188 on a first side of the input device 114 and a fourth camera 190 on the back side of the input device 114 (seen in Fig. 9).
    In a preferred embodiment, each of the four cameras may selectively operate independently or may be used in conjunction with each other, and each of the four cameras 184, 186, 188 and 190 is fully functional for capturing still and video images. Additionally, and preferably, the first and second cameras 184 and 186 are fully functional even though the computing device 102 is detached from the input device 114, while the third and fourth cameras 188 and 190 are fully functional, even though the input device 114 is remote from the computing device 102 is removed.
    When the computing device 102 is inserted into the input device 114 in a preferred embodiment, the first and second cameras 184 and 186 either independently or simultaneously respond to input from the computing device 102 or the input device 114, depending on which device to control the first and second cameras 184 and 186. In the preferred embodiment, the computing device 102 and the input device 114 are each configured with a Bluetooth protocol stack communication feature that allows the user to operate the first and second cameras 184 and 186 of the computing device 102 with the input device 114, even if the computing device 102 has been removed from the input device 114. When the computing device 102 and the input device 114 are configured with a Bluetooth protocol stack communication feature, the user may also operate the third and fourth cameras 188 and 190 of the input device 114 with the computing device 102. In other words, in the preferred embodiment, each of the four cameras 184, 186, 188, and 190 may be selectively operated individually or together regardless of whether the computing device 102 is inserted into the input device 114.
    FIG. 9 shows that in a preferred embodiment, the input device 114 includes an auxiliary power source 192 and an auxiliary data storage device 194, which preferably includes a cache memory portion 196. Preferably, the auxiliary power source 192 is a lithium-ion battery that powers the input device 114 and the computing device 102 when the power source of the computing device 102 is depleted; and the auxiliary data storage device 194 is a solid state hard disk.
    In the preferred embodiment, the cache memory 196 has a size for buffering synchronized inputs from each of the cameras 184, 186, 188 and 190 so that the auxiliary data storage device 194 can seamlessly store and retrieve still or video images for display, including concurrent output from Video images recorded by each of the cameras 184, 186, 188 and 190.
    In a non-limiting example application of the use of the cameras 184, 186, 188 and 190, the first camera 184 could be directed to an information presenter while the second camera 186 is directed to a portion of the audience listening to the presentation , The third camera 188 could be directed to a screen used by the presenter to present his information to the audience while the fourth camera is directed to another part of the audience. By simultaneously playing the recorded presentation, an audience's response to the information and the order of presented information can be evaluated to enhance presentation enhancements.
    FIG. 11 shows an alternate embodiment of a video game controller 200 that provides an integrated transaction card input feature 202. Preferably, the integrated transaction card input feature 202 includes a transaction card slot 204 and a transaction card reader 206. In a preferred embodiment, the transaction card reader 206 is a magnetic stripe reader, but one skilled in the art will recognize that the transaction card reader may alternatively be one of the following: a text recognition reader; a bar code reader; a reader for recognizing objects; or a reader for recognizing patterns.
    Fig. 12 shows that in a preferred embodiment, a combination computer device and electronic game controller with an integrated checkout device 210 preferably includes a computing device 212 having a plurality of pages 214, each of the plurality of sides 214 being interposed between an electronic display 216 of the Computer device and a rear side 218 of the computer device is arranged, and an input device 220 is in electronic communication with the computer device 212. The input device 220 preferably provides page structures 222 disposed adjacent to, and limited to, the computing device on at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides 214 of the computing device 212. The input device 220 also preferably provides input module openings 224, with each input module opening 224 selectively receiving either a game control module such as 102 and 122 of FIG. 1 or a removable keyboard module such as 226 and 228. Preferably, the input module openings 224 are adjacent each of the at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides 214 of the computing device 212.
    12 further shows that in a preferred embodiment, the combination of computing device and electronic game controller with integrated cash register device 210 preferably includes a camera 230 in communication with both the input device 220 and the computing device 212. The camera 230 selectively captures still or video images, and the input device 220 further provides an integrated transaction card input feature 232 that cooperates with a transaction card 234, and the input device is preferably an electronic gaming controller 220. Preferably, the camera 230 is a first camera with a video recorder Lens facing the user while the user is looking at the electronic screen 216, and includes at least one second camera, such as 186 or 190 (of FIG. 9) with a lens facing in a direction opposite to the first camera 184.
    FIG. 12 additionally shows an application 236 displayed on the electronic screen 216 of the computing device 212. Preferably, the application 236 displayed on the electronic screen 216 of the computing device 212 is a point-of-sale transaction computer application that interacts with the electronic game controller 220 and the computing device 212.
    FIG. 13 shows an alternate embodiment of a combination computer device and electronic gaming controller 240 (also referred to herein as device 240). The computing device 242 preferably provides a plurality of pages 244, wherein each of the plurality of pages is disposed between an electronic screen 246 of the computing device 242 and a back surface 248 of the computing device 242.
    Preferably, the electronic game controller 250 (also referred to herein as input device 250) is in electronic communication with the computing device 242. Preferably, the input device 250 provides a pair of control modules 252. The pair of control modules 252 is located adjacent to and limits the computing device 242 on at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides 244 of the computing device 242. The pair of control modules 252 preferably provide input module openings 254, each input module opening 254 fixing an instruction input device 256. Preferably, the input module openings 254 are adjacent each of the at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides 244 of the computing device 242.
    FIG. 14 shows the back side 248 of the computing device 242 and the computing device 242 partially disposed in the input device 250. 14 further illustrates a structural bridge 258 which secures the pair of control modules 252 together and connects to the back 248 of the computing device 242 in a central region 260 of the back 248 of the computing device 242.
    FIG. 14 further illustrates that the pair of control modules 252 provide a bounding lug 262, and that the bounding lug 262 provides an attachment lock 264. The attachment lug 264 interacts with a support member 266 for fixing the structural bridge 258 to the pair of. Control Modules 252. In a preferred embodiment, the retainer 266 is responsive to a latch 268, which is preferably a spring activated latch 268, and the support member 268 is preferably a spring biased support member 268. Further, FIG. 14 shows that the structural bridge 258 in a preferred embodiment provides a communication link 270 that transmits signals between the pair of control modules 252.
    Continuing with FIG. 14, in a preferred embodiment, the communication link 270 provides a communication module 272, and in the alternative, provides a signal path 274 for passing signals between the pair of control modules 252. In a preferred embodiment, the communication module 272 is a wireless communication module 272 operating in a frequency range of 2.4 GHz. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the wireless communication module 272 is a personal area network. As known to those skilled in the art, a personal area network (PAN) is a computer network used for communication among computerized devices among themselves, including telephones and minicomputers. PANs can be used to communicate between the devices themselves (intrapersonal communication) or to connect to a parent network and the Internet (uplink). A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a PAN with transmission over wireless network technologies, such as wireless LAN. IrDA, Bluetooth, Wireless USB, Z-Wave, ZigBee or even Body Area Network. The range of a WPAN varies between a few centimeters and a few meters. A PAN may also be connected via wired computer buses, such as a computer. USB and FireWire are transmitted.
    In one embodiment using the signal path 274 as a communication link, the signal path 274 may be in the form of a metal conductor, a fiber optic conductor, a conductive polymer, or the conductive layer of a flex circuit board. It will be further understood by those skilled in the art that the structural bridge 258 (of FIG. 14) or 276 (of FIG. 15) may be formed from either a rigid material such as a rigid polymer or a flexible material such as a flexible polymer can. If a flexible material is chosen and the signal path 274 is a cabled signal path, in a preferred embodiment, the signal path 274 may be externally connected to the structural bridge 276, as seen in FIG.
    Fig. 15 further shows that the instruction input device 256 may be an electronic game control module 278 (which may be either removable or fixed) or a keyboard module 280 (of Fig. 13, which may be either removable or fixed) ,
    16 shows a rear elevational view of an alternative combination 300 that preferably includes, but is not limited to, a computing device 302 that provides a plurality of pages 304, each of the plurality of pages being between an electronic display 306 (FIG. 13) of the computer device and a rear side 308 of the computer device 302. Preferably, the alternative combination 300 further includes a communication port 310 that cooperates with the computing device 302. In a preferred embodiment, the communication port 310 provides a communication link 312 (illustratively shown as a wired connection 314, but in an alternative embodiment is to be understood as a wireless connection). Preferably, the communication port 310 further provides a pair of delimiting structures 316, wherein the pair of delimiting structures 316 are preferably disposed adjacent and at least opposite the computing device 302 on at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides 304 of the computing device 302.
    The alternative combination 300 also preferably includes an input device 318 (also referred to herein as input device 114) attached to the communication port 310 and in electronic communication therewith. The input device 318 provides a pair of control modules 252, the pair of control modules 252 providing input module ports 224 (of FIG. 12), each input module port 224 including an instruction input device 356 (of FIG. 23) or e.g. 120 of FIG. 11 or 256 of FIG. 13 fixed. Preferably, the input module openings 224 are adjacent each of the at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides 304 of the computing device 302, and wherein the input device 356 or e.g. 120 of FIG. 11, or 256 of FIG. 13 is a separate structure separate from the communication port 310, which does not constitute a structural portion of the communication port 310.
    FIG. 16 further illustrates that the communication port 310 in a preferred embodiment includes a mounting mechanism 320 (also referred to herein as a retaining mechanism 320). In one embodiment, a soft draw latch has been used, e.g. from Southco, 210 N. Brinton Lake Road Concordville, PA 19331, is shown as a useful retention mechanism 320.
    FIG. 17 shows an upper view of the communication port 310, which preferably includes a structural bridge 322 that secures the pair of restriction structures 316 together. The structural bridge 322 is preferably secured to a selected perimeter structure of the pair of perimeter structures 316 via a fixed connection 324 and to the remaining perimeter structure of the pair of perimeter structures 316 via a push fit 326. The retention mechanism 320 is preferably securely attached to a conduit 328 of the structural bridge 322 via an anchor member 330, with the anchor member 330 preferably located at a location adjacent the sliding seat 326, and is via a fastener 332 (seen in FIG is securely attached to the remaining boundary structure of the pair of boundary structures 316. The fastening element 332 is preferably arranged next to the sliding seat 326. Operation of the retention mechanism 320 facilitates expansion and contraction of the distance between the pair of restriction structures 316. The expansion and contraction of the distance between the pair of restriction features 316 facilitates placement of the computing device 302 between the pair of restriction structures 316, with sufficient compressive force on the abutment Computer device 302 is applied to securely hold the computing device between the pair of restricting structures 316, and wherein the compressive force can be removed to allow the computing device to be removed from communication port 3l0.
    FIG. 17 further illustrates that each of the pair of bounding structures 316 provides a pair of control docking pins 334, while FIG. 18 illustrates that each of the pair of bounding structures 316 further provides a computing device mount 336 and that a selected one Limiting structure of the pair of limiting structures 316, a computing device interface feature 338 provides. The interface feature 338 facilitates, at least, the supply of power to the computing device 302, but is not limited thereto.
    FIG. 19 shows a front view 340 of a first selected boundary structure of the pair of boundary structures 316 that includes a plurality of signal input areas 342 for use in receiving signals from the input device 318, FIG. 16, and the pair of control dock pins 334 shows.
    FIG. 19 further illustrates a rear view 344 of the first selected bounding structure of the pair of bounding structures 316, showing the computing device interface feature 338, the computing device mount 336, and the sliding seat 326.
    FIG. 20 shows a front view 346 of a second selected boundary structure of the pair of boundary structures 316 that includes a plurality of signal input areas 342 for use in receiving signals from the input device 318, FIG. 16, and the pair of control dock pins 334 shows.
    FIG. 20 further illustrates a rear view 348 of the second selected bounding structure of the pair of bounding structures 316, showing the computing device mount 336 and fixed link 324.
    21, for purposes of disclosure and uniformity of views with the remaining disclosed figures of one embodiment, shows a bottom right-side view of the input device 318 adjacent to the second selected boundary structure of the pair of boundary structures 316 of the communication port 310. Preferably, the control module provides 252 provides a mounting structure 350 that cooperates with the control dock pins 334 of the communications port 310. The attachment structure 350 secures the input device 318 to the communication port 310. In a preferred embodiment, the attachment structure 350 provides a slidable latch rocker arm 352 and a fixedly mounted latch rocker arm 354. In the illustrated embodiment, the slidable latch rocker arms 352 interact with the control dock pins 334 to securely (but removably) secure the input device 318 to the communication port 310. In a preferred embodiment, the slidable lock rocker arm 352 is selectively adjustable from an open position, shown in dashed lines, to a closed or locked position, as shown in solid lines.
    Fig. 22 shows the input device 318 securely attached to the communication port 310 via a mounting structure 350, while Fig. 23 shows the right control module 252 of the input device 318 with its associated mounting structure 350 in a locked position and the specific relationship of the control module 252 with respect to the delimiting structure 316. Fig. 23 further shows an instruction input device 356, such as e.g. 120 of FIG. 11 or 256 of FIG. 13, which in a preferred embodiment is a removable instruction input device 356.
    FIG. 24 provides a more revealing presentation of a latch portion 358 of the attachment mechanism 320 relative to the attachment member 332 of the attachment mechanism 320.
    FIG. 25 shows that in a preferred embodiment, the input device 318 includes an auxiliary power source 360 and an auxiliary data storage device 362, which preferably includes a cache memory portion 364.
    Figure 26 is a front perspective view, partially cut away, of an alternate embodiment electronic game control device 400 (also referred to herein as input device 400) constructed and operative in accordance with various embodiments disclosed and claimed herein. The input device 400 includes, but is not limited to, a first control module 402 and a second control module 404. The control modules (402, 404) are adjacent to and limiting a computing device 406 (shown in FIG. 30) on at least two opposite sides 408 and 410 (each from FIG. 30) of the plurality of sides of the computing device 406.
    In a preferred embodiment, the computing device 406 has a length 412 that is greater than its width 414, as seen in FIG. The pair of control modules (408, 410) is preferably configured such that the pair of control modules (408, 410) adaptively and appropriately accommodate the width 414 of the computing device 406. Alternatively, the pair of control modules (408, 410) adaptively and appropriately receives a width 416 (from FIG. 30) of a second computing device 418 (from FIG. 30). Preferably, the width 416 of the second computing device 418 is greater than the width 414 of the computing device 406, and preferably, the second computing device 418 has a length 420 (from FIG. 30) that is greater than the width 414 of the second computing device 418.
    Preferably, the input device further provides a structural bridge 422 that secures the pair of control modules (402, 404) together. The structural bridge 422 is preferably configured such that the structural bridge 422 adaptively and appropriately accommodates the length 412 of the computing device 406. Alternatively, the structural bridge 422 adaptively and appropriately accommodates the length 420 of the second computing device 418. Preferably, the length 420 of the second computing device 418 is greater than the length 412 of the computing device 406. Without limiting the appended claims, in a preferred embodiment, the structural bridge 422 is made of a flexible material, such as a plastic. from a flexible polymer, or alternatively from a semi-rigid material, such as a semi-rigid polymer, glass fiber, metallic plate material, carbon fiber or other materials known to those skilled in the art.
    FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of the first control module 402 of the input device 400 of FIG. 26. FIG. The first control module 402 of the pair of control modules (402, 404) preferably includes, but is not limited to, a holding mechanism 424 that communicates with the structural bridge 422 (from FIG. 26), the holding mechanism 424 fixing the structural bridge 422, so the structural bridge 422 adaptively accommodates the length of the computing device 406. Alternatively, the structural bridge 422 adaptively accommodates the length 420 of the second computing device 418. In a preferred embodiment, the length 420 of the second computing device 418 is greater than the length 412 of the computing device 406.
    FIG. 27 further illustrates that the first control module 402 provides a base 426 that provides an adjustment feature 428. And, the retention mechanism preferably includes, but is not limited to, a lug 430 that communicates with the structural bridge 422 and an adjustment structure 432 that interacts with the lug 430 via the adjustment feature 428. In a preferred embodiment, the base 426 is disposed between the adjustment structure 432 and the neck 424.
    The first control module 402 preferably provides a holding device 434 that cooperates with the hub 430. As seen in FIG. 29, when the adjustment structure 432 is activated in a first direction 438 relative to the base 426, the holding device 434 holds the structural bridge 422 in a first position 436 with respect to the base 426. In the first position 436, the structural bridge 422 receives the second computing device 418, as can be seen more clearly in FIG.
    The adjustment structure 432 further maintains the structural bridge 422 in a second position 440 relative to the base 426 when the adjustment structure 436 is activated in a second direction 442 relative to the base 426. In the second position 440, the structural bridge 422 receives the first computing device 406, as seen in FIG. For receiving the first position 436 and the second position 440, the lug 432 preferably provides a retention means 444 which cooperates with the base 426. The retention means 444 holds the structural bridge 422 in the first position 436 with respect to the base 426 after activation of the adjustment structure 432 in the first direction 438. The retention means 444 holds the structural bridge 422 further in the second position 440 with respect to the base 426 upon activation the adjustment direction 432 in the second direction 442. The second direction 442 is a direction opposite to the first direction 438, and in the preferred embodiment, the support 434 is a spring element.
    FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of the second control module 404 of the input device 400 of FIG. 26. The second control module 404 includes, but is not limited to, a tensioning mechanism 446 associated with the structural bridge 422 via a fastening mechanism 448 (also referred to herein as attachment anchor 448) of the tensioning mechanism 446 attached to the structural bridge 422 is as shown in Fig. 26.
    The tensioning mechanism 446 fixes the structural bridge 422 to a bottom cover 450 of the second control module 404 such that the structural bridge 422 cooperating with the tensioning mechanism 446 measures the length 412 (from FIG. 30) of the computing device 406 (of FIG. 30). fittingly absorbs. Alternatively, the tensioning mechanism 446 fixes the structural bridge 422 to a bottom cover 450 of the second control module 404 such that the structural bridge 422 cooperating with the tensioning mechanism 446 mates the length 420 (of FIG. 30) of the second computing device 418 (of FIG. 30) receives. In a preferred embodiment, the length 420 of the second computing device 418 is greater than the length 412 of the computing device 406.
    In a preferred embodiment, the bottom cover 450 provides a position guide 452, and the tensioning mechanism 446 includes at least, but not limited to, the mounting boss 452 that communicates with the structural bridge 422, with a mounting bracket 456 connected to the mounting bracket 456 Mounting lug 452 cooperates. Preferably, the mounting bracket 456, in cooperation with the mounting boss 452, vertically limits the structural bridge 422, but allows lateral movement of the structural bridge 422 with respect to the bottom cover 450.
    Preferably, the structural bridge 422 is disposed between the lower cover 450 and an upper cover 458 that cooperates with the lower cover 450 to allow lateral movement of a portion of the structural bridge 422 out of position associated with the first position 432 (FIG. 29) of the adjustment structure 432 (of FIG. 29) in position relative to the second position 440 (of FIG. 29) of the adjustment structure 432, while a biasing structure 460 connected to the attachment anchor 448 (shown in FIG. 26) provides a variable voltage between the structural bridge 422 and the second control module 404, thereby accounting for a predetermined amount of lateral movement of the structural bridge 422 relative to the lower cover 450, as seen in FIG.
    In a preferred embodiment, the attachment anchor 448 includes, but is not limited to, a guide aperture 462, which is preferably slotted and interacts with a position guide 454 of the attachment lug 452. The interaction of the guide aperture 462 with the position guide 454 limits the extent of lateral alignment between the structural bridge 422 and the second control module 404. As further shown in FIG. 28, in a preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket 456 further supports a plurality of control switches 464. which interact with a circuit structure 466, which is preferably a flex circuit 466, wherein the biasing structure 460 is a coil spring 460.
    Preferably, each of the pair of control modules 402 in Figures 27 and 404 in Figure 28 includes, but is not limited to, at least one sizing mechanism 468 coupled to a computing device 406 (of Figure 30) or a second computing device 418 (from FIG. 30) communicates. In a preferred embodiment, the sizing mechanism 468 is configured such that the sizing mechanism 468 adaptively receives the width 414 of the computing device 406. Alternatively, the sizing mechanism 468 adaptively receives the width 416 of the second computing device 418. In a preferred embodiment, the width 416 of the second computing device 418 is greater than the width 414 of the computing device 406.
    As can be seen in FIG. 27, the control module 402 includes the base 426, which provides a sizing rocker arm limiting structure 470 and a slidable support limiting structure 472. Preferably, the sizer mechanism 468 includes, but is not limited to, at least one sizing rocker arm 474 that communicates with the sizing rocker arm limiting structure 472, a sizing rocker arm support 476 that interacts with the sizing rocker arm limiting structure 472, wherein the sizing holder 476 permits rotation of the sizing rocker arm 474 relative to the base 426.
    In a preferred embodiment, the sizing mechanism further includes a rotational force structure 478 that cooperates with the base 426 and acts on the sizing rocker arm 474. The rotational force structure 478 assists the sizing rocker arm 474 in a first position below a first rotational force. In the first position, the sizing rocker arm 474 extends vertically from the base 450 and the control module 402 is configured to receive the width 410 of the computing device 406. Alternatively, the rotational force structure 478 assists the sizing rocker arm 474 in a second position below a second rotational force. In the second position, the sizing rocker arm 474 fits within the sizing rocker arm limiting structure 472 and horizontally in the base 450, and the control module 402 is configured to receive the width 416 of the second computing device 418. Preferably, the second rotational force is greater than the first rotational force and the width 416 of the second computing device 418 is greater than the width 414 of the computing device 406.
    In a preferred embodiment, the control module 402 further provides a computing device sliding pad 480 inserted in the slidable support limiting structure 472. The computing device sliding pad 480 is configured to provide minimal sliding friction between the computing device 406 or the second computing device 418 and the control module 402 when one of the computing devices (406, 418) is inserted into the control module 402. Similarly, the sizing rocker arm 474 is configured to provide minimum sliding friction between the computing device 406 or the second computing device 418 and the control module 402 when one of the computing devices (406, 418) is inserted into the control module 402.
    The rotational force structure 478 is preferably a helical spring and the sizing rocker arm limiting structure 470 provides a friction surface 482 that reduces inadvertent movement of the sizing rocker arm 474 from the first position to the second position when the computing device 406 is away from the input device 400 is detained.
    Referring to Fig. 31, Figs. 31a and 31b are shown therein. As can be seen in FIG. 31 a, the control modules (402, 404) and the structural bridge 422 of the input device 400 are arranged with respect to each other for receiving the computing device 406 (from FIG. 30). As can be seen in FIG. 31b, the control modules (402, 404) and the structural bridge 422 of the input device 400 are arranged relative to each other for receiving the second computing device 418 (of FIG. 30).
    Figures 32, 33 and 34 together show a preferred method of connecting the second computing device 418 to the control module 404. The first step in the method is aligning the second computing device 418 with the control module 404 such that the corner of the second Computing device 418 is adjacent to the sizing rocker arm 474, as shown in Fig. 32. The next step in the method is to advance the second computing device 418 into contact with the sizing rocker arm 474 and further advance the second computing device 418 into the control module 404, thereby rotating the sizing rocker arm 474 into the sizing rocker arm limiting structure 470. such that the second computing device 418 may be adaptively and appropriately received by the control module 404.
    Fig. 35 shows a front view of an alternative embodiment of an electronic game controller 500 (also referred to herein as input device 500) constructed and operative in accordance with various embodiments disclosed and claimed herein. The input device 500 includes, but is not limited to, a first control module 502 and a second control module 504. The control modules (502, 504) are adjacent to, and limited to, a computing device 506 (of FIG. 36) on at least two opposite sides 508 and 510 (each from FIG. 36) of the plurality of sides of the computing device 506. When connected to each other via a structural bridge 522, the input device 500 and the computing device 506 together form an electronic gaming system 511, as seen in FIG.
    In a preferred embodiment, the control module 504 includes the perpetual mechanisms and features of the control module 404 of FIGS. 26 and 28 with the tensioning mechanism 446, but without the sizing mechanism 468, while the control module 502 includes the eternal mechanisms and features of the control module 402 of FIG 26 and 27, but without adjustment feature 428 and sizing mechanism 468. Thus, input device 500 may accommodate varying length and width computing devices by capturing clamping mechanism 446 in control module 504 to acquire a length 513 of computing device 560 and the control modules (502, 504) are configured such that the sides (508, 510) of the computing device 506 project or extend beyond the boundaries of a length 515 of the control modules (502, 504) in a vertical direction along a width 517 of the computing device 506 can extend.
    In a preferred embodiment, as seen in Figure 35, the structural bridge 522 fixes the pair of control modules (502, 504) together. Preferably, the structural bridge 522 is configured such that the structural bridge 522 adaptively and appropriately accommodates the length 513 of the computing device 506, as seen in FIG.
    In a preferred embodiment, as seen in FIG. 37, the control module 504 includes, but is not limited to, a tensioning mechanism 546 that communicates with the structural bridge 522. Preferably, the tensioning mechanism 546 fixes the structural bridge 522 so that the structural bridge fits the length 513 (from FIG. 36) of the computing device 506 (from FIG. 36).
    In a preferred embodiment, as seen in FIG. 35, a communication link 519 is provided by the input device 500 that controls communication between the pair of control modules (502, 504) and the computing device 506 (shown in FIG. 36) ), and as seen in Fig. 35, the structural bridge 522 masks a central portion of the back side of the computing device.
    Continuing with Figure 35, in a preferred embodiment, the communication link 519 provides a communication module 521, and in the alternative, provides a signal path 523 for passing signals between the pair of control modules (502, 504). In a preferred embodiment, the communication module 521 is a wireless communication module 521 operating in a frequency range of 2.4 GHz. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the wireless communication module 521 is a personal area network. As known to those skilled in the art, a personal area network (PAN) is a computer network used for communication among computerized devices among themselves, including telephones and minicomputers. PANs can be used to communicate between the devices themselves (intrapersonal communication) or to connect to a parent network and the Internet (uplink). A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a PAN with transmission over wireless network technologies, such as wireless LAN. IrDA, Bluetooth, Wireless USB, Z-Wave, ZigBee or even Body Area Network. The range of a WPAN varies between a few centimeters and a few meters. A PAN may also be connected via wired computer buses, such as a computer. USB and FireWire are transmitted.
    In one embodiment using the signal path 523 as the communication link 519, the signal path 523 may be in the form of a metal conductor, a fiber optic conductor, a conductive polymer, or the conductive layer of a flex circuit board. It will be further understood by those skilled in the art that the structural bridge 522 may be formed from either a rigid material such as a rigid polymer or a flexible material such as a flexible polymer.
    Fig. 38 is an exploded perspective view of the control module 504 of the input device 500 of Fig. 35. The control module 504 includes, but is not limited to, at least one tensioning mechanism 546 associated with the structural bridge 522 via a fastening mechanism 548 (also referred to herein as attachment anchor 548) of the tensioning mechanism 546 attached to the structural bridge 522 is as shown in Fig. 37.
    The tensioning mechanism 546 fixes the structural bridge 522 to a lower cover 550 of the control module 504 so that the structural bridge 522 cooperating with the tensioning mechanism 546 mates the length 513 (from FIG. 36) of the computing device 506 (from FIG. 36) receives.
    In a preferred embodiment, the lower cover 550 provides a mounting boss 552 that supports a position guide 554, and the tensioning mechanism 546 includes, but is not limited to, the mounting boss 552 that communicates with the structural bridge 522 wherein a mounting bracket 556 cooperates with the mounting boss 552. Preferably, the mounting post 556, in cooperation with the mounting boss 552, vertically limits the structural bridge 522, but allows lateral movement of the structural bridge 522 with respect to the bottom cover 550.
    Preferably, the structural bridge 522 is disposed between the lower cover 550 and an upper cover 558 that cooperates with the lower cover 450 to facilitate lateral movement of a portion of the structural bridge 522. Preferably, a biasing structure 560 that communicates with the mounting bracket 548 (of FIG. 37) provides variable voltage between the structural bridge 522 and the second control module 504, thereby allowing a predetermined amount of lateral movement of the structural bridge 522 relative to the bottom cover 550 is as shown in Fig. 37.
    As can be seen in FIG. 37, in a preferred embodiment, the attachment anchor 548 includes, but is not limited to, a guide aperture 562, which is preferably slotted, and with the position guide 554 of the attachment tab 552 (shown in FIG. 38). interacts. The interaction of the guide opening 562 with the position guide 554 limits the amount of lateral alignment between the structural bridge 522 and the control modules (502, 504). As further shown in FIG. 38, in a preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket 556 further supports a plurality of control switches 564 that interact with a circuit structure 566, which is preferably a flex circuit 566, wherein the biasing structure 560 is preferably a Spiral spring 460 is.
    In a preferred embodiment, the structural bridge 522 provides a width 525 that is smaller than its length 527, as shown in FIG. 37, and on the back of the computing device 506 above and below the width 525 of the structural bridge 522 extends.
    Referring again to FIG. 36, in a preferred embodiment, the input device 500 includes an auxiliary power source 529 and an auxiliary data storage device 531, which preferably includes a cache memory portion 533. Preferably, the auxiliary power source 529 is a lithium-ion battery that powers the input device 500 and the computing device 506 when the power source of the computing device 506 is depleted; and the auxiliary data storage device 531 is preferably a solid state hard disk.
    Fig. 39 shows another embodiment of the electronic gaming system 511 in which the input device 500 provides a keyboard module 535 and in which the keyboard module 535 forwards signals to the computing device 506, the signals controlling images displayed on the computer Screen 537 of the computing device 506.
    Fig. 40 shows another embodiment of the electronic gaming system 511 in which the input device 500 provides the keyboard module 535 and in which the keyboard module 535 forwards signals to the computing device 506, the signals controlling images displayed on the computer Screen 537 of the computing device 506. 40 further shows that the communication link 519 is also configured for communicating wirelessly with a second display 541 via the communication module 521. This second display 541 is remote from the electronic screen 537 of the computing device 506 and is not mechanically connected thereto.
    Continuing with FIG. 40, each control module (502, 504) preferably provides a direction control device 543. In a preferred embodiment, each directional control device 543 is configured to facilitate a first position adjacent the top cover 558 of the control module 504 or a first position adjacent an upper cover 545 of the control module 502 and a second position, the second position being a predetermined vertical distance moved from the first position. Further, in the preferred embodiment, each directional control module 543 is a joystick.
    It should be understood that while numerous features and configurations of various embodiments of the present invention have been set forth in the foregoing description, this detailed description, along with details of the structure and functions of various embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, and variations are possible Details, in particular with respect to the structure and arrangements of the parts within the principles of the present invention to the full extent as suggested by the broad general meaning of the terms in the appended claims. For example, the particular elements may vary depending on the particular computing device without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
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    Claims (30)
    [1]
    A device comprising:a computing device, the computing device comprising a plurality of pages, each of the plurality of pages disposed between an electronic screen of the computing device and a back of the computing device, the computing device having a length greater than a width of the computing device;an input device in electronic communication with the computing device, the input device having a pair of control modules, the pair of control modules adjacent to the computing device being bounded on at least two opposite sides of the plurality of sides of the computing device, wherein the pair of control modules is configured to the pair of control modules adaptively and appropriately receives the width of the computing device, the pair of control modules alternatively adaptively and appropriately accommodating a width of a second computing device, wherein the width of the second computing device is greater than the width of the computing device, and wherein the second computing device is a length which is larger than the width of the second computer device; anda structural bridge that fixes the pair of control modules together, wherein the structural bridge is configured such that the structural bridge adaptively and appropriately accommodates the length of the computing device, and wherein the structural bridge alternatively adapts and fits the length of the second computing device; the length of the second computing device is greater than the length of the computing device.
    [2]
    2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first module of the pair of control modules comprises a retention mechanism in communication with the structural bridge, the retention mechanism fixing the structural bridge such that the structural bridge adaptively receives the length of the computing device, and alternatively, the structural bridge adaptively receives the length of the second computing device, wherein the length of the second computing device is greater than the length of the computing device.
    [3]
    3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a second module of the pair of control modules includes a tensioning mechanism in communication with the structural bridge, the tensioning mechanism fixing the structural bridge such that the structural bridge that cooperates with the tensioning mechanism is the length the computer device receives fitting, and that the structural bridge, which cooperates with the clamping mechanism, alternatively accommodates the length of the second computer device fitting, wherein the length of the second computer device is greater than the length of the computer device.
    [4]
    4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each module of the pair of control modules includes a sizing mechanism that communicates with the computing device, wherein each of the sizing mechanisms is configured so that each sizing mechanism adaptively receives the width of the computing device, and alternatively each sizing mechanism adjusts the width of the second Computer device adaptively receives, wherein the width of the second computer device is greater than the width of the computer device.
    [5]
    5. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first module of the pair of control modules provides a base with a adjustment feature and an upper base-associated cover, and wherein the retention mechanism comprises:an approach associated with the structural bridge;an adjustment structure that interacts with the lug via the adjustment feature, the base being disposed between the adjustment structure and the lug; anda mating bracket, wherein the bracket holds the structural bridge in a first position relative to the base when the adjustment structure is activated in a first direction relative to the base, the adjustment structure further maintaining the structural bridge in a second position relative to the base when the adjustment structure is activated in a second direction with respect to the base.
    [6]
    6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the lug provides a restraint cooperating with the base, wherein the restraint holds the structural bridge in the first position with respect to the base after activation of the adjustment structure in the first direction.
    [7]
    7. Apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the holder is a spring element.
    [8]
    The device of claim 7, wherein the second direction is a direction opposite to the first direction.
    [9]
    9. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the second module of the pair of control modules comprises a bottom cover and a top cover cooperating with the bottom cover, the bottom cover providing position guidance, and wherein the tensioning mechanism comprises:a mounting boss associated with the structural bridge;a mounting anchor cooperating with the mounting boss, the mounting anchor cooperating with the mounting boss defining the structural bridge, the structural bridge being disposed between the bottom cover and the top cover; anda biasing structure associated with the attachment anchor, the biasing structure providing a variable voltage between the structural bridge and the second of the pair of control modules.
    [10]
    10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein a mounting bracket includes a guide aperture interacting with the position guide, wherein the interaction of the guide aperture with the position guide maintains alignment between the structural bridge and the second of the pair of control modules.
    [11]
    11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the guide opening is a slotted opening.
    [12]
    12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the biasing structure is a coil spring, and wherein the cooperation between the top cover and the bottom cover includes moving the structural bridge from a first position to a first position of a trim structure cooperating with the bottom cover second position in connection with a second position of the adjustment structure easier.
    [13]
    13. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the first of the pair of control modules provides a base having a sizing rocker limiting structure and a slidable support limiting structure, the sizing mechanism comprising:a sizing rocker arm in communication with the sizing rocker arm limiting structure;a sizing rocker arm bracket interacting with the sizing rocker arm limiting structure, the sizing bracket assisting rotation of the sizing rocker arm relative to the base; anda rotational force structure cooperating with the base and acting on the sizing rocker arm, the rotational force structure facilitating the sizing rocker arm in a first position below a first rotational force, alternatively, the rotational force structure facilitates the sizing rocker arm in a second position below a second rotational force wherein the second rotational force is greater than the first rotational force.
    [14]
    14. The apparatus of claim 13, further comprising a computing device sliding pad inserted in the slidable support limiting structure.
    [15]
    15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the rotational force structure is a coil spring.
    [16]
    16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the sizing rocker arm limiting structure provides a friction surface, wherein the friction surface reduces inadvertent movement of the sizing rocker arm from the first position to the second position when the computer device is held by the input device.
    [17]
    17. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein a second module of the pair of control modules includes a tensioning mechanism in communication with the structural bridge, the tensioning mechanism fixing the structural bridge such that the structural bridge fits the length of the computing device, and the structural bridge alternatively accommodates the length of the second computing device appropriately, the length of the second computing device being greater than the length of the computing device.
    [18]
    18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein each module of the pair of control modules includes a sizing mechanism that communicates with the computing device, wherein each of the sizing mechanisms is configured such that each sizing mechanism adaptively receives the width of the computing device, and alternatively each sizing mechanism adjusts the width of the second Computer device adaptively receives, wherein the width of the second computer device is greater than the width of the computer device.
    [19]
    19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the first module of the pair of control modules provides a base with an adjustment feature, and wherein the retention mechanism comprises:an approach associated with the structural bridge;an adjustment structure that interacts with the lug via the adjustment feature, the base being disposed between the adjustment structure and the lug; anda mating bracket, wherein the bracket holds the structural bridge in a first position relative to the base when the adjustment structure is activated in a first direction relative to the base, the adjustment structure further maintaining the structural bridge in a second position relative to the base when the adjustment structure is activated in a second direction with respect to the base.
    [20]
    20. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the lug provides a restraining means cooperating with the base, wherein the restraining means holds the structural bridge in the first position with respect to the base upon activation of the adjustment structure in the first direction.
    [21]
    21. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the holder is a spring element.
    [22]
    22. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the second direction is opposite to the first direction.
    [23]
    23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the second module of the pair of control modules includes a bottom cover, the bottom cover providing position guidance, and wherein the tensioning mechanism comprises:a mounting boss associated with the structural bridge;a mounting post cooperating with the mounting boss, the mounting post cooperating with the mounting boss securing the structural bridge, the structural bridge being disposed between the mounting boss and the mounting post; anda biasing structure associated with the mounting post, wherein the biasing structure provides a voltage between the structural bridge and the second of the pair of control modules.
    [24]
    24. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the mounting post includes a guide aperture interacting with the position guide, wherein the interaction of the guide aperture with the position guide maintains alignment between the structural bridge and the second of the pair of control modules.
    [25]
    25. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein the guide opening is a slotted opening.
    [26]
    26. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein the biasing structure is a coil spring.
    [27]
    27. The apparatus of claim 26, wherein the first module of the pair of control modules provides a base having a sizing rocker limiting structure and a slidable support limiting structure, the sizing mechanism comprising:a sizing rocker arm in communication with the sizing rocker arm limiting structure;a sizing rocker arm bracket interacting with the sizing rocker arm limiting structure, the sizing bracket assisting rotation of the sizing rocker arm relative to the base; anda rotational force structure cooperating with the base and acting on the sizing rocker arm, the rotational force structure facilitating the sizing rocker arm in a first position below a first rotational force, and alternatively, the rotational force structure facilitating the sizing rocker arm in a second position below a second rotational force wherein the second rotational force is greater than the first rotational force.
    [28]
    28. The apparatus of claim 27, further comprising a computing device sliding pad inserted in the slidable support limiting structure.
    [29]
    29. The apparatus of claim 28, wherein the rotational force structure is a coil spring.
    [30]
    30. The apparatus of claim 29, wherein the sizing rocker arm limiting structure provides a friction surface, wherein the friction surface reduces inadvertent movement of the sizing rocker arm from the first position to the second position when the computer device is held by the input device.
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