Abstract: A detachable user input controller having the ability to input control signals into a hand-held electronic device. The controller can be configured to operate similarly to a gun having a trigger and gun-type handle. A mounting connector is formed on the top surface of the gun controller to mount the hand-held electronic device such as a portable electronic game such as a PSP brand or PLAYSTATION PORTABLE brand hand-held electronic game. A releasable collar is provided to secure the game to the controller. The controller includes a three-dimensional motion sensor to detect motion of the controller and generate corresponding signal commands to the game. The controller also provides a number of ergonomically placed buttons allowing further user input corresponding to one or more of the buttons available on the game housing.

Abstract: A continuously electrically-conductive container (104) contains an electrically-insulating support (110) for holding an electric-field-sensitive article (112), such as a reticle, so that the article is shielded from external electric fields and is not in electrical contact with a conductive container wall (106). A SMIF pod (302, 510) comprises an electrically conductive container for holding an electric-field-sensitive article. A system (502) has boundary walls (504) that form a chamber (506) for a controlled environment. The system includes a load port (508) for receiving a SMIF pod and an end effector (522) made of insulating material for moving a field-sensitive article (516) within the chamber to and from the SMIF pod. An ionizer (542) neutralizes electric charges on the field-sensitive article.