Microsoft had 59 patents in gaming during Q4 2023. Microsoft Corp’s Q4 2023 patents include input devices with self-adjusting gripping mechanisms, personalized channel parameters for streaming content based on user preferences, machine learning techniques for enhancing accessibility features in games, a cloud-based personalization service for creating and managing user profiles, and a computing system for identifying events in video games during esports competitions using machine vision technologies. GlobalData’s report on Microsoft gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Microsoft grant share with gaming as a theme is 47% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Adaptable input devices (Patent ID: US20230415031A1)
The patent filed by Microsoft Corp. describes input devices with self-adjusting gripping mechanisms that can securely hold and control various devices. The input device includes a housing with controls on the top surface and a recess with upper and lower surfaces that can accommodate devices of varying thicknesses. The self-adjusting gripping mechanism extends into the recess through the lower surface and is biased towards the upper surface, allowing it to grip individual devices within the range of thicknesses securely.
The patent claims detail a system comprising left and right game controllers with self-adjusting gripping mechanisms designed to impinge on recesses and grasp devices securely. The gripping mechanisms are configured to accommodate devices of varying thicknesses and include components like arms, springs, contact members, cam rollers, ratchet gears, and user control elements for manual adjustment. The system also includes a release mechanism for disengaging the gripping mechanism when needed. Additionally, the patent describes an input device with a similar self-adjusting gripping mechanism that includes a roller biased by a spring and elements like ratchet gears and pawls to limit rotation and ensure secure grip on devices. The system can be used with game controllers that are not physically connected, providing flexibility and ease of use for controlling various devices.
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