Abstract: A game controller can provide input to a video game (e.g., to control an object or character in the video game) and, optionally, to interact with a graphical user interface (e.g., to select the video game and/or perform other functions). The game controller can be connected with a mobile computing device, such as a mobile phone, and the game can be played locally on the mobile computing device or remotely via the mobile computing device. In one embodiment discussed herein, a platform-customized mobile game controller is provided. In another embodiment discussed herein, a mobile game controller and method are provided for connecting to a wireless audio device.

Abstract: A connected-DRA array including: a plurality of DRAs each having at least one volume of non-gaseous dielectric material; each of the plurality of DRAs having a proximal end and a distal end, and an overall height, H, from the proximal end to the distal end; wherein each of the plurality of DRAs is physically connected to at least one other of the plurality of DRAs via a relatively thin connecting structure being relatively thin as compared to an overall outside dimension of one of the plurality of DRAs, each connecting structure having a cross sectional overall height, h, as observed in the elevation view of the connected-DRA array, that is less than the overall height, H, of a respective connected DRA and being formed of a thin sheet of the at least one volume of non-gaseous dielectric material; wherein the thin sheet extends over a substantial portion of the connected-DRA array as observed in a plan view of the connected-DRA array.

Abstract: Some cloud gaming and other remote game environments require a user to wait in a queue before playing a game. During this time, the user may be concerned that they will lose their place in the queue if they close the window displaying the game to do another task on the computing device. If the user decides to do something away from the computing device while waiting in the queue, it is possible that the user will be unaware when they progress out of the queue and miss their opportunity to play the game. This can be a frustrating experience for the user. The embodiments presented herein can be used to address this situation.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a controller with a user-input element, such as a software service button, that can be programmed to accept various sequenced hardware-initiated input events (e.g., double press) that allow for other actions to overlay on top of default actions of a software service button. This can be accomplished, by way of example, through a custom accessory communication protocol that can receive the input events in the platform operating service application, even when the app is in the background to enable the various overlay actions. Thus, the user can use the overlay actions even when the platform operating service application is not in the foreground.

Abstract: A universal mobile game controller is provided that can interoperate with multiple computing device operating systems (e.g., Android and iOS) in an automatic way through a common connector (e.g., USB-C). With these embodiments, instead of building a separate mobile game controller for each operating system, a single mobile game controller can be used for all operating systems. These embodiments can also enable communication with an application running within the computing device operating system. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: A universal mobile game controller is provided that can interoperate with multiple computing device operating systems (e.g., Android and iOS) in an automatic way through a common connector (e.g., USB-C). With these embodiments, instead of building a separate mobile game controller for each operating system, a single mobile game controller can be used for all operating systems. These embodiments can also enable communication with an application running within the computing device operating system. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: A universal mobile game controller is provided that can interoperate with multiple computing device operating systems (e.g., Android and iOS) in an automatic way through a common connector (e.g., USB-C). With these embodiments, instead of building a separate mobile game controller for each operating system, a single mobile game controller can be used for all operating systems. These embodiments can also enable communication with an application running within the computing device operating system. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: Attaching a mobile game controller to a computing device brings to life an entirely new gaming player device and gaming environment. A combination of a user input device, platform operating service, cloud service, screen, and mobile operating system allows the system to take advantage of a plethora of synergies and offers entirely new experiences. The embodiments described herein can provide a sophisticated and highly-extensible gaming experience that is vastly more than the sum of the parts.

Abstract: Attaching a mobile game controller to a computing device brings to life an entirely new gaming player device and gaming environment. A combination of a user input device, platform operating service, cloud service, screen, and mobile operating system allows the system to take advantage of a plethora of synergies and offers entirely new experiences. The embodiments described herein can provide a sophisticated and highly-extensible gaming experience that is vastly more than the sum of the parts.

Abstract: Many headsets include automatic noise cancellation (ANC) which dramatically reduces perceived background noise and improves user listening experience. Unfortunately, the voice microphones in these devices often capture ambient noise that the headsets output during phone calls or other communication sessions to other users. In response, many headsets and communication devices provide manual muting circuitry, but users frequently forget to turn the muting on and/or off creating further problems as they communicate. To address this, the present inventors devised, among other things, an exemplary headset that detects the absence or presence of user speech, automatically muting and unmuting the voice microphone without user intervention. Some embodiments leverage relationships between feedback and feedforward signals in ANC circuitry to detect user speech, avoiding the addition of extra hardware to the headset.

Abstract: An apparatus can include an audio playback device configured to provide an audio output to a user, and a controller configured to: receive an initial playback position within the audio output; determine that an off-ear event has occurred; identify a time corresponding to the off-ear event; instruct the audio playback device to pause the audio output at the identified time; and calculate a new playback position within the audio output based at least in part on the identified time.

Abstract: A device for editing video gameplay, comprising a display, an interface configured to receive one or more outputs from a game controller concurrently with the video game displayed; and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configure to record a video of the video game displayed on the display; store the one or more outputs from the game controller received concurrently with the video game displayed; determine based on the one or more outputs from the game controller time series data indicating an amount of user activity; and align the time series data with the video of the video game.

Abstract: Many headsets include automatic noise cancellation (ANC) which dramatically reduces perceived background noise and improves user listening experience. Unfortunately, the voice microphones in these devices often capture ambient noise that the headsets output during phone calls or other communication sessions to other users. In response, many headsets and communication devices provide manual muting circuitry, but users frequently forget to turn the muting on and/or off creating further problems as they communicate. To address this, the present inventors devised, among other things, an exemplary headset that detects the absence or presence of user speech, automatically muting and unmuting the voice microphone without user intervention. Some embodiments leverage relationships between feedback and feedforward signals in ANC circuitry to detect user speech, avoiding the addition of extra hardware to the headset.

Abstract: Many headsets include automatic noise cancellation (ANC) which dramatically reduces perceived background noise and improves user listening experience. Unfortunately, the voice microphones in these devices often capture ambient noise that the headsets output during phone calls or other communication sessions to other users. In response, many headsets and communication devices provide manual muting circuitry, but users frequently forget to turn the muting on and/or off, creating further problems as they communicate. To address this, the present inventors devised, among other things, an exemplary headset that detects the absence or presence of user speech, automatically muting and unmuting the voice microphone without user intervention. Some embodiments leverage relationships between feedback and feedforward signals in ANC circuitry to detect user speech, avoiding the addition of extra hardware to the headset.

Abstract: A speaker system includes a case, an audio input, speakers, an accelerometer, and a computer processor. The audio input is structured to receive a program audio signal from an audio device. The speakers are configured to play an audio output based on the program audio signal, the audio output causing a vibration of the case. The accelerometer is configured to detect the vibration of the case as well as a user tap on the case. The computer processor is configured to identify a user gesture that includes the tap on the case, to identify the tap apart from the case vibration by processing the detected vibration of the case and the detected user tap on the case based on information from the program audio signal to separate the detected user tap from the detected vibration, and to commence a particular function associated with the user gesture.

Abstract: A system for detecting and capturing voice commands, the system comprising a voice-activity detector (VAD) configured to receive a VAD-received digital-audio signal; determine the amplitude of the VAD-received digital-audio signal; compare the amplitude of the VAD-received digital-audio signal to a first threshold and to a second threshold; withhold a VAD interrupt signal when the amplitude of the VAD-received digital-audio signal does not exceed the first threshold or the second threshold; generate the VAD interrupt signal when the amplitude of the VAD-received digital-audio signal exceeds the first threshold and the second threshold; and perform spectral analysis of the VAD-received digital-audio signal when the amplitude of the VAD-received digital-audio signal is between the first threshold and the second threshold.

Abstract: A speaker system includes a case, an audio input, speakers, an accelerometer, and a computer processor. The audio input is structured to receive a program audio signal from an audio device. The speakers are configured to play an audio output based on the program audio signal, the audio output causing a vibration of the case. The accelerometer is configured to detect the vibration of the case as well as a user tap on the case. The computer processor is configured to identify a user gesture that includes the tap on the case, to identify the tap apart from the case vibration by processing the detected vibration of the case and the detected user tap on the case based on information from the program audio signal to separate the detected user tap from the detected vibration, and to commence a particular function associated with the user gesture.

Abstract: A speaker system includes a case, an audio input, speakers, an accelerometer, and a computer processor. The audio input is structured to receive a program audio signal from an audio device. The speakers are configured to play an audio output based on the program audio signal, the audio output causing a vibration of the case. The accelerometer is configured to detect the vibration of the case as well as a user tap on the case. The computer processor is configured to identify a user gesture that includes the tap on the case, to identify the tap apart from the case vibration by processing the detected vibration of the case and the detected user tap on the case based on information from the program audio signal to separate the detected user tap from the detected vibration, and to commence a particular function associated with the user gesture.

Abstract: An apparatus can include an audio playback device configured to provide an audio output to a user, and a controller configured to: receive an initial playback position within the audio output; determine that an off-ear event has occurred; identify a time corresponding to the off-ear event; instruct the audio playback device to pause the audio output at the identified time; and calculate a new playback position within the audio output based at least in part on the identified time.

Abstract: Many headsets include automatic noise cancellation (ANC) which dramatically reduces perceived background noise and improves user listening experience. Unfortunately, the voice microphones in these devices often capture ambient noise that the headsets output during phone calls or other communication sessions to other users. In response, many headsets and communication devices provide manual muting circuitry, but users frequently forget to turn the muting on and/or off, creating further problems as they communicate. To address this, the present inventors devised, among other things, an exemplary headset that detects the absence or presence of user speech, automatically muting and unmuting the voice microphone without user intervention. Some embodiments leverage relationships between feedback and feedforward signals in ANC circuitry to detect user speech, avoiding the addition of extra hardware to the headset.