Video game console pedestal and multi-media hub

Abstract

A case of a size to match a respective gaming console application (with a main box assembly and removable/replaceable front facade) providing a pedestal base for the gaming system and storage or retention of additional elements and functions. The case itself carries storage in discrete pockets for gaming system accessories such as remote control devices and memory cards. Gaming console game controllers are stored and displayed in a rod and badge feature, the badge of which lights from within when assembled to the rods. The badge and its its jewel element are removable and replaceable allowing customization and collection of various styles and designs. The case carries front and rear Universal Serial Bus (USB) hub features, as well as rear ethernet features, for expansion of the gaming console's Multi-Media capabilities with respect to both in/out devices, wired controllers, local area network communication, and external data access and storage. Power from the USB hub also serves as multiple recharging points for the recharging of battery-operated (wireless) game controllers.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to videogame consoles and, more particularly, to a companion unit for display, storage, and recharging of system and system accessories and for expansion of system data and multi-media capabilities.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Modern gaming systems come with numerous controls and accessories but provide nowhere to store or display them for the prevention of hazzards, damage, or for easily locating them when needed. Gaming systems are also turning towards the HTPC media center paradigm (Home Theatre Personal Computer) but have very few input and output options for media and outboard devices. A companion unit is required to fill this void, for safe storage and display of the controls and accessories and to expand the scope and possibillities of the gaming systems as multi-media centers.

This is a new field. Gaming systems have always had contollers and accessories, which have forever been scattered around the user's living environment—but the turn of new gaming systems towards HTPC multi-media capabilites has created a new area of potential problems and limitations for the user to be addressed in addition to the previously scattered controllers and accessories. A few attempts have been made into the area but none so complete and elegant as required. The prior attempts limit themselves in one or more ways short of a complete solution: to a holding the gaming system in a vertical orientation with very little accessory storage and no multi-media or network functions; Or a design with some storage in a horizontal orientation but no display provisions nor networking nor multi-media capabilities; Or a design focusing only on video-switching for the gaming system itself with no storage capability whatsoever and still no multi-media or network advancing functionality. Available market information shows the foregoing styles as coming from companies: Intec, Pelican, and Joytech in the current marketspace with no grants or pregrant references yet evident.

The vertical designs from Intec and Pelican are mainly for the retaining of gaming systems in an upright orientation. They provide no storage nor recharging for the system's controllers, and no means of improving system functionality through networking or multi-media data hub switching and expansion. The horizontal storage design from Intec provides two pop-out drawers for storage of small flat items and has video selector buttons for choosing among different display devices but it does not store larger system accessories, does not store, display, or recharge game controllers, and has no multi-media data hub or network capabilities. The video-switching design from Joytech provides several video source translators and outputs, it can function in a vertical or horizontal orientation, but provides no storage nor display of system accessories, no recharging of system controllers, and no networking or multi-media data hub switching and expansion.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide storage for a gaming console's controllers and accessories in a single solution.

It is another object of the invention to be a pedestal for the gaming console and be complimentary in appearance through customizations of detachable faceplates.

It is another object of the invention to expand a gaming console's Multi-Media device and data storage capability through additional numbers of ports having USB functionality.

It is another object of the invention to expand a gaming console's communicationas and data utility through a provided Ethernet functionality.

It is another object of the invention to provide additional points for game controller recharging by way of the power function of the USB hubs.

It is a further object of the invention to provide additional points for attaching and using game controllers of a wired non-rechargeable style by way of the onboard USB functionality.

It is another object of the invention to provide additional customizeable elements and aesthetic appeal by way of its removeable internally-illuminating rod-and-badge game controller display features.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a case of a size to match a respective gaming console application with a main box assembly and removable/replaceable front facade. Said case forms a pedestal base for the gaming system and stores, displays, or retains additional gaming system accessory elements and controller equipment. The case itself carries storage in discrete recesses for gaming system accessories such as remote control devices and memory cards. Gaming console game controllers are stored and displayed in a rod-and-badge feature, the badge of which lights from within when assembled to the rods, the badge and its jewel element are removable and replaceable allowing customization and collection of various styles and designs. The case carries front and rear Universal Serial Bus (USB) hub features, as well as rear Ethernet features, for expansion of the gaming console's Multi-Media capabilities with respect to both in/out devices, local area network communication, and external data access and storage. Power from the USB hub also serves as multiple recharging points for the recharging of battery-operated (wireless) game controllers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered in conjunction with the subsequent, detailed description, in which:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pedestal assembly in accordance with the invention;

FIG. 2 is a top detail explode view of a rod-and-badge provision of the invention in relation to the main pedestal assembly;

FIG. 3 is a front detail view of a detachable front faceplate shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top exploded view of a case, faceplate, rods, and badge as shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a left detail view of a rod and badge assembly in accordance with the invention;

FIG. 6 is a left detail view of a badge unit and covering lens as seen in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of a rear assembly, case, and faceplate in accordance with the invention; and

FIG. 8 is a left perspective view of a pedestal unit from FIG. 1, shown without main case.

For purposes of clarity and brevity, like elements and components will bear the same designations and numbering throughout the Figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a complete pedestal assembly in accordance with the present invention. Pedestal assembly (FIG. 1) rests on a suitable surface such as a tabletop or other reference surface and provides its own further suitable top surface for placement of a game system console. Pedestal assembly (FIG. 1) stores or retains standard game system accessories such as memory cards and remote controllers in discrete recesses within the Forward Case Member 10 of an appropriate size and in a manner consistent with but not limited to providing some amount of visible display while stored. The storage elements are depicted in FIG. 1 as Memory Card Openings 16, and a Remote Controller Opening 18. Game system controllers may reside in a game controller display and holder provision formed as a subassembly referred to as the rod-and-badge assembly (FIG. 5). The rod-and-badge assembly (FIG. 5) is coupled to the pedestal assembly (FIG. 1) through the Rod Receiver Ports 24 in the Detachable Faceplate 12 (FIG. 3). Provided also from the pedestal's Detachable Faceplate 12 are Forward USB Cutouts 26 allowing access to Forward USB Ports 22.

Alternately, another embodiment could turn the pedestal 90 degrees into a vertical orientation as a side-by-side companion unit to a gaming system more particularly than a pedestal upon which the gaming system is placed. In a vertical orientation, features of the invention known as the Rod Member 14 and Badge Member 20 would also need to turn by the same 90 degrees into vertical. This could be accomplished either as a production design by a simple 90 degree rearrangment of contacts for the Rod Member Contact Detent 32 points (FIG. 5), or dynamically (either horizontal or vertical) by having the entire area of the Rod Receiver Ports 24 (FIG. 3) in a rotating mount capable of being pivoted into either orientation.

FIG. 2 is a top detail view of a complete pedestal assembly in accordance with the present invention depicting rod-and-badge assemblies (FIG. 5) for the storing and display of game system controllers, shown in both coupled and exploded views. Game system controllers ensconce at the juntion of a Rod Member 14 pair and a Badge Member 20 at the resultant Badge V Member 30 feature. Each electrically conductive Rod Member 14 when inserted through the Detachable Faceplate 12 into the Forward Case Member 10 crosses either a positive or negative electrical contact at a contact detent feature, bringing the electrical circuit pair forward to an LED system within the Badge Member 20 by way of an electrically conductive attachment clip.

FIG. 3 is a front detail view of a Detachable Faceplate 12 , which is purposed through replacement, alteration, or adornments to provide a customizeable front facade. The Detachable Faceplate 12 provides openings for the passage of game system accessories at the Memory Card Openings 16 and the Remote Controller Opening 18 to concomitant storage recesses within the main case element (FIG. 2, Forward Case Member 10) and provides further ports and reliefs as the Rod Receiver Ports 24 and Forward USB Cutouts 26 which allow functions in accordance with the present invention. Faceplate Mount 44 elements are present which are operative to produce forces on the main case (FIG. 2, Forward Case Member 10) consistent with positive rention of Detachable Faceplate 12 until so functioned in a manner as to cause release.

FIG. 4 is a top exploded view of a Forward Case Member 10, Detachable Faceplate 12, Rod Member 14 pair, and Badge Member 20. Visible on the rearplane of the Detachable Faceplate 12 (FIG. 3) are Interstitial Bosses 46 of a purpose to form passageways bridging the distance between the surface of the Detachable Faceplate 12 rearwards to storage recesses and device functions within the Forward Case Member 10. Alternately, another embodiment could have this interstitial distance bridged by forward bosses coming from and extending beyond the front plane of the Forward Case Member 10 but production considerations and the need for some freedom of motion in removing and replacing the Detachable Faceplate 12 member seem preferable of the present style.

FIG. 5 is a left detail view of a rod-and-badge assembly consisting of a Rod Member 14 pair and Badge Member 20 attached by means of an electrically conductive Badge Attachment Clip 28, which receives power forwards from a contact point at the Rod Member Contact Detent 32. The Badge Attachment Clip 28 is further of a design to positively retain Badge Member 20 to Rod Member 14 against the combined weight of Badge Member 20 and a game controller and further of a design to retain attachment beyond any torsional or tensional stresses involved with normal use of placing, storing, and removing game controllers. Game controllers sit in a cradle feature formed by the junction of a Rod Member 14 pair with a Badge Member 20. Said cradle provides multiple points of contact to stably retain a game controller. Game controller is supported on its back, bottom, and front sides at dual points by the a V-cradle feature resultant from the shape of the Rod Member 14 and the Badge V Member 30. Badge V Member 30 proceeds aft of Badge Member 20 rear plane in a declining and vertexing wing element for the purposes of forming the forward half of a V-cradle game controller storage feature (See FIG. 6 and FIG. 4) preferably of a non-slip material or non-slip upper face covering material for further positive rention of game controller. Additionally, said combined V-cradle feature further supports and retains game controller by impingement of game controller during attempts at lateral motion. Alternately, another embodiment could feature parallel channels of a conductive material or containing conductive contacts in place of the Badge Attachment Clip 28 design, assembling down onto open rod ends and retaining position on the rods by physical envelopement rather than by a spring-loaded clipping force.

FIG. 6 is a left detail view of a Badge Member 20 and Badge Jewel Element 36. The Badge Jewel Element 36 is of a material to allow function as a protective display cover, further it defines the front of an open interior space for the containment and protection of various customizeable displays, and when in place forms a transparent or translucent front to the Badge Member 20. The Badge Jewel Element 36 can be glued or otherwise affixed permanently into place for any particular determined design or left removeable for user customizations in or upon which customizeable and collectable designs or logos can be cut, etched, or covered. The Badge Jewel Element 36 and any particular matter of design for display are backlit by the Badge LED system 34. In use, rod pairs (Rod Member 14—FIG. 2, FIG. 5) are assembled through the faceplate (Detachable Faceplate 12—FIG. 4) where inside the main cae (Forward Case Member 10—FIG. 4) they receive either a positive or a negative voltage by way of contacts atop the front powered element (Front Data Hub Assembly 42—FIG. 8) and provide this power forward into the Badge Member 20 and Badge LED system 34 by way of an electrically conductive Badge Attachment Clip 28 per rod. The Badge LED system 34 provides space for: variations in the number of LEDs implemented; for control features to cover a wide range of LED sizes and voltage requirements by means of resistors or capacitors as necessary for any particular implementation or desired display effect; or for other illumination technologies within the voltage capabilities of the invention, or for motorizations of the internal free space allowing for physical movement of internal or external Badge Member 20 or Badge Jewel Element 36 variations, and further, for control circuits which may be added to allow for rotating schemes among multiple LEDs or for programmed switching periods between the colors of multi-colored LEDs. Also in this view is the Badge V Member 30 for forming the front half of a gaming system controller v-cradle feature as discussed for FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of a Powered Rear Part 38 assembly with included networking and data hubs (the Front Data Hub Assembly 42 and the Rear Network and Data Hubs Assembly 40), a Forward Case Member 10, and a Detachable Faceplate 12. These elements together, along with the rod-and-badge units (FIG. 5), comprise a complete pedestal assembly in accordance with the invention similar but not limited to a design as illustrated in FIG. 1. The Powered Rear Part 38 has been designed to be the only power-bearing element of the invention. By way of this design, all electric and electronic components are assembled to a single part of gainly size in an easily accessible manner including data and power functions carried forward to and even beyond the physical front of the pedestal unit. The forward projection of the Powered Rear Part 38, upon which mounts the Rear Network and Data Hubs Assembly 40 and Front Data Hub Assembly 42, connects and mounts into the Forward Case Member 10 by way of sliding forwards into a tab and slot relationship between stand and boss elements on the interior of the Forward Case Member 10. Rear Network and Data Hubs Assembly 40 and Front Data Hub Assembly 42 are themselves connected to the forward projection of the Powered Rear Part 38 by screws or glue or any standard or future means acceptable to proper rention and function. This positively locates and assembles the forward interior elements of the invention and the pedestal unit itself using only said tab and slot design and four screw points on the backplane. Another embodiment could feature more or less fasteners, or an alternate means of pedestal assembly such as gluing or laser welding, or even having the Powered Rear Part 38 comprise the back and bottom of the pedestal, in which arrangement the unit would assemble from the bottom and have fasteners and fastener receiving bosses attendant to a bottom-loading design.

Electromotive power is received to the invention through the area of the Rear Network and Data Hubs Assembly 40 by means of an internally mounted or external power-brick style transformer of any particular type or brand (Not Shown) capable of supplying power of a sufficient amount and nature for the purposes of maintaining proper function of the electric and electronic components in accordance with uniform standards and the requirements of the invention. Power is carried forward from the Rear Network and Data Hubs Assembly 40 to the Front Data Hub Assembly 42, which then further provides the positive and negative voltage contacts, generally from but not limited to the +5/−5 Volt DC function of a Universal Serial Bus, for powering the illumination feature (Badge LED system 34—FIG. 6) by way of contacts atop the Front Data Hub Assembly 42, USB and Ethernet hub features are of a design such as to meet industry standards with respect to connectivity, data integrity, and range of media and host/client recognition. For the purposes of recharging wireless game system controllers, the USB hub will be of a design such as to provide outward power without polling of the load request, and further, the hubs and main power rail will be of an Always-On design. A level of Off functionality is provided for the illuminated or animated feature by way of a cutout switch, which interupts the power supplied to the relevant power contacts. The Rear Switch 48 cutout is to be evident by touch and provide a haptic and/or audible cue when functioned.

The preferred front communications, media, and data embodiment is of a split front hub feature (Forward USB Ports 22 FIG. 1, Forward USB Cutouts 26 FIG. 3) due to issues presented by the storage of game controllers in the rod-and-badge assemblies (FIG. 2, FIG. 1). When stored, game controllers can block the view and proper access of other USB port arrangements. In this split design, the front USB ports are plainly available at all times. Alternately, another embodiment could feature the front USB ports in another position, orientation, and amount, as well as no front USB ports at all, but on multiple counts proper function seems to favor the present style. Another embodiment of the invention could feature zero or several powered case elements but ease of production and best feature-set considerations seem to favor the present style. Another embodiment could feature a Rear Network and Data Hubs Assembly 40 without both types of hubs (Ethernet or USB) or with different port counts or orienatations or direct-view availabilities of the hubs. Best feature-set and utility of the invention as a Multi-Media Hub for Management and Display of System Accessories and Expansion of Multi-Media Capabilities favors the present style but could be varied with regards to less port requirements within a functional range or for production cost considerations. Another embodiment could provide variation of wireless game system controller recharging through retractable internal reel mechanisms for the addition of and for the internal storage of wireless game system controller recharging cables, or a design whereby recharging cables are present, with or without internal storage reels, useably when game system controllers are stored in the means provided per the invention.

FIG. 8 is a lower left perspective view of an assembled pedestal per the invention with all parts present in their place except for the Forward Case Member 10 which in this view (FIG. 8) is missing to allow for a sectional “x-ray” analysis of the remaining pedestal elements in their relations. FIG. 8 depicts a Powered Rear Part 38 upon which are the attached members: a Rear Network and Data Hubs Assembly 40 and a Front Data Hub Assembly 42, The Powered Rear Part 38 is shown in its relation to the Detachable Faceplate 12, points of Faceplate Mount 44, inserted protrusions of the Rod Member 14 elements, Badge Attachment Clip 28 elements, and Badge Member 20 elements. Not visible in this view (FIG. 8): tab-and-slot securement points provided by bosses on the front interior wall of the Forward Case Member 10. Another embodiment could feature game cartridge case or game data disc storage in side recesses of the pedestal, or game data disc storage through the front of the pedestal above the rod insertion points into recesses within the main pedestal body (FIG. 3, FIG. 4).

Since other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operating requirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the invention is not considered limited to the example chosen for purposes of disclosure, and covers all changes and modifications which do not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of this invention.

Having thus described the invention, what is desired to be protected by Letters Patent is presented in the subsequently appended claims.

Claims

1. A video game console pedestal and multi-media hub for management and display of system accessories and expansion of multi-media capabilities, comprising:

means for forming a sturdy case shell by extrusion or stampings or other suitable methods providing a form allowing attachment of all other elements, providing the majority of the pedestal form, internal repositing of gaming system accessories, and containment and attachment of powered rear part and its electronic elements;

means for providing a facade for bridging between the forward case member and the rod and badge elements, allowing for passage of system accessories into their respective storage recesses within the forward case member such as providing a portal to memory card storage recesses within the forward case member and providing a portal to a remote controller storage recess within the forward case member, allowing access to forward usb ports, and for detaching to allow for customized replacements and effects;

means for inserting a conductive curved rod through faceplate element into foward case member, connecting to a power contact upon the inside of forward case member at the powered rear part, conducting power forwards to a badge element, forming of rearward v-cradle feature in rention of game system controllers, holding of conductive attachment clips and attachement and rention of badge element;

means for attaching to and detaching from rod members by way of a conductive clip, completing the rod members formation of a cradle for holding game system controllers, connecting positive and negative powered rods by means of conductive clips, directing said power to a badge LED or motor system, internally lighting a customizeable badge jewel element;

means for providing expansion of gaming system media and data functionality through connectors for an onboard universal serial bus feature for media and data connectivity and switching purposes, providing additional attachment points for wired game controllers, providing additional recharging points for wireless game controllers;

means for allowing passage of a rod member to interior retaining bosses and power contacts;

means for providing an attachment method for the connection of a badge member to rod member pairs by way of an electrically conductive clip;

means for allowing a badge member to continue aft of its own rear plane in a declining and vertexing wing element for the purposes of forming the forward half of a v-cradle game controller storage feature, providing a non-slip material or upper face material for further positive rention of game controller;

means for providing a rod member with a relieved point of coincidence to raised power contacts on a forward projection of a powered rear member;

means for badge element removability and retention, receiving incoming power, illuminating a badge feature from within, backlighting a jewel element, holding all LED types and sizes, powering all led types by way of added resistors if necessary per type, powering non-led illumination types, an animating circuit feature for timed behaviour of leds or rotation schemes for multiple or dual color leds, powering motorized physical or lighting effects;

means for providing a protective display lens of which customizeable and collectable designs or logos can be cut, etched, or covered, forming a transparent or translucent front to an internally illuminated badge, defining the front of an open interior space for the containment and protection of various customizeable diplays, being affixed in either permanent or removable variants;

means for providing a backplane for a pedestal case, containing or receiving electromotive force, producing an elegant single element for the holding or providing of all power, networking, and usb features, providing attachment provisions for surface mounting communications/data hubs and contacts, providing a forward projection for positive interlocking between internal main case structures, providing power forward to an illuminating badge element, providing fastener reliefs for assembly from a single rearward plane, providing usb power functions without load polling, remaining in an always-on state when powered, deactivating illumination and/or motorization features by way of an interupt switch, connecting wired game system controllers to a game system by way of usb functionality, recharging of wireless controller batteries by way of usb functionality;

means for providing power for the invention by distribution of power from internal or external transformers, distributing said power to rear hubs, forward hubs and rod member power contacts, handling all ethernet functionality, handling usb functionality at the backplane, having provisions for affixing to a powered rear part, having always-on funtionality, carrying all backplane ports, switches, and functions;

means for handling forward usb data and media functionality and the providing of usb power for rod member illumination and/motorization features; and

means for connecting and releasing detachable faceplate from forward case member.

2. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for forming a sturdy case shell by extrusion or stampings or other suitable methods providing a form allowing attachment of all other elements, providing the majority of the pedestal form, internal repositing of gaming system accessories, and containment and attachment of powered rear part and its electronic elements comprises a shell of a reasonably sturdy material consistant with functioning as a gaming console pedestal forward case member, having an opening at rear for receiving powered rearplane element and openings in front to receive system components and elements passed through detachable faceplate.

3. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing a facade for bridging between the forward case member and the rod and badge elements, allowing for passage of system accessories into their respective storage recesses within the forward case member such as providing a portal to memory card storage recesses within the forward case member and providing a portal to a remote controller storage recess within the forward case member, allowing access to forward usb ports, and for detaching to allow for customized replacements and effects comprises a means for attaching to and detaching from forward case member, of a reasonably sturdy material having proper structural rigidity while maintaining a manner or mechanism for flexibility at attachment points consistent with a detachable faceplate, having openings concomitant to concuring openings and recesses within the Forward Case Member.

4. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for inserting a conductive curved rod through faceplate element into foward case member, connecting to a power contact upon the inside of forward case member at the powered rear part, conducting power forwards to a badge element, forming of rearward v-cradle feature in rention of game system controllers, holding of conductive attachment clips and attachement and rention of badge element comprises an electrically conductive and suppotive structure, forms rearward half of v-cradle feature, provides dual insertion point for locating rod positively into a perpendicular orientation, or a reasonably rigid material consitent with rention of curved form while maintaining function as an electrically conductive rod member.

5. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for attaching to and detaching from rod members by way of a conductive clip, completing the rod members formation of a cradle for holding game system controllers, connecting positive and negative powered rods by means of conductive clips, directing said power to a badge LED or motor system, internally lighting a customizeable badge jewel element comprises a design for the creation of the forward cradle feature, provides jewel element for display of various designs, has internal LED system, attaches to and detaches by way of conductive clips, of a reasonaby sturdy non-conductive material consistent with proper function as a badge member.

6. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing expansion of gaming system media and data functionality through connectors for an onboard universal serial bus feature for media and data connectivity and switching purposes, providing additional attachment points for wired game controllers, providing additional recharging points for wireless game controllers comprises a forward communications system for expanded data and media ulitilty, wherein the power function remains active for wireless controller recharging, the system does not poll before filling load requests, and is typical to latest usb specs for connectivity, data utility, and transfer speed consistent with use as forward usb ports.

7. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for allowing passage of a rod member to interior retaining bosses and power contacts comprises a set of necessary portals of a size to provide slight interference fit when rod members are inserted through, keep rod members in a perpedicular plane to pedestal orientation, and positively locate and support rod members in a manner consitent with function as rod receiver ports.

8. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing an attachment method for the connection of a badge member to rod member pairs by way of an electrically conductive clip comprises a means for positively retaining badge members to rod members against combined weight of badge members and game controllers while also functioning as an electrical contact in a manner proper to function as a badge attachment clip.

9. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for allowing a badge member to continue aft of its own rear plane in a declining and vertexing wing element for the purposes of forming the forward half of a v-cradle game controller storage feature, providing a non-slip material or upper face material for further positive rention of game controller comprises a method for controlling and preventing game controller motion by being permanently affixed to rear of badge member, and serving function as a physical holder element while providing a non-slip forward feature to the v-cradle design in a manner consistent with use for game controller rention by way of a badge v member.

10. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing a rod member with a relieved point of coincidence to raised power contacts on a forward projection of a powered rear member comprises a means for further locking the rod member into its proper assembled position, giving the rod member a haptic feature whereby the user can feel when a rod member has locked into place, and transfers power from the power contact into the rod member in a manner consistent with use as a rod member contact detent.

11. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for badge element removability and retention, receiving incoming power, illuminating a badge feature from within, backlighting a jewel element, holding all LED types and sizes, powering all led types by way of added resistors if necessary per type, powering non-led illumination types, an animating circuit feature for timed behaviour of leds or rotation schemes for multiple or dual color leds, powering motorized physical or lighting effects comprises a capable of holding all LED types, capable powering all led types by means of added resistors if necessary per type, provision for animating circuit feature for timed behaviour of the led or rotation schemes for multiple or dual color leds badge led system.

12. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing a protective display lens of which customizeable and collectable designs or logos can be cut, etched, or covered, forming a transparent or translucent front to an internally illuminated badge, defining the front of an open interior space for the containment and protection of various customizeable diplays, being affixed in either permanent or removable variants comprises a forms a transparent or translucent front to the badge, defines the front of an open interior space for the containment and protection of various customizeable diplays, can be glued in place for any particular determined design or left removeable for user customization badge jewel element.

13. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing a backplane for a pedestal case, containing or receiving electromotive force, producing an elegant single element for the holding or providing of all power, networking, and usb features, providing attachment provisions for surface mounting communications/data hubs and contacts, providing a forward projection for positive interlocking between internal main case structures, providing power forward to an illuminating badge element, providing fastener reliefs for assembly from a single rearward plane, providing usb power functions without load polling, remaining in an always-on state when powered, deactivating illumination and/or motorization features by way of an interupt switch, connecting wired game system controllers to a game system by way of usb functionality, recharging of wireless controller batteries by way of usb functionality comprises a has attachment provisions for internal hubs and contacts powered rear part.

14. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing power for the invention by distribution of power from internal or external transformers, distributing said power to rear hubs, forward hubs and rod member power contacts, handling all ethernet functionality, handling usb functionality at the backplane, having provisions for affixing to a powered rear part, having always-on funtionality, carrying all backplane ports, switches, and functions comprises a rear network and data hubs assembly, having provision for affixing to Powerd Rear Part.

15. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for handling forward usb data and media functionality and the providing of usb power for rod member illumination and/motorization features comprises a front data hub assembly, having provisions for attachment to forward section of Rear Extrusion.

16. The video game console pedestal and multi-media hub in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for connecting and releasing detachable faceplate from forward case member comprises an area of material capable of applying a compressive outward force without being frangible in use as a faceplate mount.

17. A video game console pedestal and multi-media hub for management and display of system accessories and expansion of multi-media capabilities, comprising:

a shell of a reasonably sturdy material consistant with functioning as a gaming console pedestal forward case member, having an opening at rear for receiving powered rearplane element and openings in front to receive system components and elements passed through detachable faceplate, for forming a sturdy case shell by extrusion or stampings or other suitable methods providing a form allowing attachment of all other elements, providing the majority of the pedestal form, internal repositing of gaming system accessories, and containment and attachment of powered rear part and its electronic elements;

a means for attaching to and detaching from forward case member, of a reasonably sturdy material having proper structural rigidity while maintaining a manner or mechanism for flexibility at attachment points consistent with a detachable faceplate, having openings concomitant to concuring openings and recesses within the Forward Case Member, for providing a facade for bridging between the forward case member and the rod and badge elements, allowing for passage of system accessories into their respective storage recesses within the forward case member such as providing a portal to memory card storage recesses within the forward case member and providing a portal to a remote controller storage recess within the forward case member, allowing access to forward usb ports, and for detaching to allow for customized replacements and effects;

an electrically conductive and suppotive structure, forms rearward half of v-cradle feature, provides dual insertion point for locating rod positively into a perpendicular orientation, or a reasonably rigid material consitent with rention of curved form while maintaining function as an electrically conductive rod member, for inserting a conductive curved rod through faceplate element into foward case member, connecting to a power contact upon the inside of forward case member at the powered rear part, conducting power forwards to a badge element, forming of rearward v-cradle feature in rention of game system controllers, holding of conductive attachment clips and attachement and rention of badge element;

a design for the creation of the forward cradle feature, provides jewel element for display of various designs, has internal LED system, attaches to and detaches by way of conductive clips, of a reasonaby sturdy non-conductive material consistent with proper function as a badge member, for attaching to and detaching from rod members by way of a conductive clip, completing the rod members formation of a cradle for holding game system controllers, connecting positive and negative powered rods by means of conductive clips, directing said power to a badge LED or motor system, internally lighting a customizeable badge jewel element;

a forward communications system for expanded data and media ulitilty, wherein the power function remains active for wireless controller recharging, the system does not poll before filling load requests, and is typical to latest usb specs for connectivity, data utility, and transfer speed consistent with use as forward usb ports, for providing expansion of gaming system media and data functionality through connectors for an onboard universal serial bus feature for media and data connectivity and switching purposes, providing additional attachment points for wired game controllers, providing additional recharging points for wireless game controllers;

a set of necessary portals of a size to provide slight interference fit when rod members are inserted through, keep rod members in a perpedicular plane to pedestal orientation, and positively locate and support rod members in a manner consitent with function as rod receiver ports, for allowing passage of a rod member to interior retaining bosses and power contacts;

a means for positively retaining badge members to rod members against combined weight of badge members and game controllers while also functioning as an electrical contact in a manner proper to function as a badge attachment clip, for providing an attachment method for the connection of a badge member to rod member pairs by way of an electrically conductive clip;

a method for controlling and preventing game controller motion by being permanantly affixed to rear of badge member, and serving function as a physical holder element while providing a non-slip forward feature to the v-cradle design in a manner consistent with use for game controller rention by way of a badge v member, for allowing a badge member to continue aft of its own rear plane in a declining and vertexing wing element for the purposes of forming the forward half of a v-cradle game controller storage feature, providing a non-slip material or upper face material for further positive rention of game controller;

a means for further locking the rod member into its proper assembled position, giving the rod member a haptic feature whereby the user can feel when a rod member has locked into place, and transfers power from the power contact into the rod member in a manner consistent with use as a rod member contact detent, for providing a rod member with a relieved point of coincidence to raised power contacts on a forward projection of a powered rear member;

a capable of holding all LED types, capable powering all led types by means of added resistors if necessary per type, provision for animating circuit feature for timed behaviour of the led or rotation schemes for multiple or dual color leds badge led system, for badge element removability and retention, receiving incoming power, illuminating a badge feature from within, backlighting a jewel element, holding all LED types and sizes, powering all led types by way of added resistors if necessary per type, powering non-led illumination types, an animating circuit feature for timed behaviour of leds or rotation schemes for multiple or dual color leds, powering motorized physical or lighting effects;

a forms a transparent or translucent front to the badge, defines the front of an open interior space for the containment and protection of various customizeable diplays, can be glued in place for any particular determined design or left removeable for user customization badge jewel element, for providing a protective display lens of which customizeable and collectable designs or logos can be cut, etched, or covered, forming a transparent or translucent front to an internally illuminated badge, defining the front of an open interior space for the containment and protection of various customizeable diplays, being affixed in either permanent or removable variants;

a has attachment provisions for internal hubs and contacts powered rear part, for providing a backplane for a pedestal case, containing or receiving electromotive force, producing an elegant single element for the holding or providing of all power, networking, and usb features, providing attachment provisions for surface mounting communications/data hubs and contacts, providing a forward projection for positive interlocking between internal main case structures, providing power forward to an illuminating badge element, providing fastener reliefs for assembly from a single rearward plane, providing usb power functions without load polling, remaining in an always-on state when powered, deactivating illumination and/or motorization features by way of an interupt switch, connecting wired game system controllers to a game system by way of usb functionality, recharging of wireless controller batteries by way of usb functionality;

a rear network and data hubs assembly, having provision for affixing to Powerd Rear Part, for providing power for the invention by distribution of power from internal or external transformers, distributing said power to rear hubs, forward hubs and rod member power contacts, handling all ethernet functionality, handling usb functionality at the backplane, having provisions for affixing to a powered rear part, having always-on funtionality, carrying all backplane ports, switches, and functions;

a front data hub assembly, having provisions for attachment to forward section of Rear Extrusion, for handling forward usb data and media functionality and the providing of usb power for rod member illumination and/motorization features; and

an area of material capable of applying a compressive outward force without being frangible in use as a faceplate mount, for connecting and releasing detachable faceplate from forward case member.

18. A video game console pedestal and multi-media hub for management and display of system accessories and expansion of multi-media capabilities, comprising:

a shell of a reasonably sturdy material consistant with functioning as a gaming console pedestal forward case member, having an opening at rear for receiving powered rearplane element and openings in front to receive system components and elements passed through detachable faceplate, for forming a sturdy case shell by extrusion or stampings or other suitable methods providing a form allowing attachment of all other elements, providing the majority of the pedestal form, internal repositing of gaming system accessories, and containment and attachment of powered rear part and its electronic elements;

a means for attaching to and detaching from forward case member, of a reasonably sturdy material having proper structural rigidity while maintaining a manner or mechanism for flexibility at attachment points consistent with a detachable faceplate, having openings concomitant to concuring openings and recesses within the Forward Case Member, for providing a facade for bridging between the forward case member and the rod and badge elements, allowing for passage of system accessories into their respective storage recesses within the forward case member such as providing a portal to memory card storage recesses within the forward case member and providing a portal to a remote controller storage recess within the forward case member, allowing access to forward usb ports, and for detaching to allow for customized replacements and effects;

an electrically conductive and suppotive structure, forms rearward half of v-cradle feature, provides dual insertion point for locating rod positively into a perpendicular orientation, or a reasonably rigid material consitent with rention of curved form while maintaining function as an electrically conductive rod member, for inserting a conductive curved rod through faceplate element into foward case member, connecting to a power contact upon the inside of forward case member at the powered rear part, conducting power forwards to a badge element, forming of rearward v-cradle feature in rention of game system controllers, holding of conductive attachment clips and attachement and rention of badge element;

a design for the creation of the forward cradle feature, provides jewel element for display of various designs, has internal LED system, attaches to and detaches by way of conductive clips, of a reasonaby sturdy non-conductive material consistent with proper function as a badge member, for attaching to and detaching from rod members by way of a conductive clip, completing the rod members formation of a cradle for holding game system controllers, connecting positive and negative powered rods by means of conductive clips, directing said power to a badge LED or motor system, internally lighting a customizeable badge jewel element;

a forward communications system for expanded data and media ulitilty, wherein the power function remains active for wireless controller recharging, the system does not poll before filling load requests, and is typical to latest usb specs for connectivity, data utility, and transfer speed consistent with use as forward usb ports, for providing expansion of gaming system media and data functionality through connectors for an onboard universal serial bus feature for media and data connectivity and switching purposes, providing additional attachment points for wired game controllers, providing additional recharging points for wireless game controllers;

a set of necessary portals of a size to provide slight interference fit when rod members are inserted through, keep rod members in a perpedicular plane to pedestal orientation, and positively locate and support rod members in a manner consitent with function as rod receiver ports, for allowing passage of a rod member to interior retaining bosses and power contacts;

a means for positively retaining badge members to rod members against combined weight of badge members and game controllers while also functioning as an electrical contact in a manner proper to function as a badge attachment clip, for providing an attachment method for the connection of a badge member to rod member pairs by way of an electrically conductive clip;

a method for controlling and preventing game controller motion by being permanently affixed to rear of badge member, and serving function as a physical holder element while providing a non-slip forward feature to the v-cradle design in a manner consistent with use for game controller rention by way of a badge v member, for allowing a badge member to continue aft of its own rear plane in a declining and vertexing wing element for the purposes of forming the forward half of a v-cradle game controller storage feature, providing a non-slip material or upper face material for further positive rention of game controller;

a means for further locking the rod member into its proper assembled position, giving the rod member a haptic feature whereby the user can feel when a rod member has locked into place, and transfers power from the power contact into the rod member in a manner consistent with use as a rod member contact detent, for providing a rod member with a relieved point of coincidence to raised power contacts on a forward projection of a powered rear member;

a capable of holding all LED types, capable powering all led types by means of added resistors if necessary per type, provision for animating circuit feature for timed behaviour of the led or rotation schemes for multiple or dual color leds badge led system, for badge element removability and retention, receiving incoming power, illuminating a badge feature from within, backlighting a jewel element, holding all LED types and sizes, powering all led types by way of added resistors if necessary per type, powering non-led illumination types, an animating circuit feature for timed behaviour of leds or rotation schemes for multiple or dual color leds, powering motorized physical or lighting effects;

a forms a transparent or translucent front to the badge, defines the front of an open interior space for the containment and protection of various customizeable diplays, can be glued in place for any particular determined design or left removeable for user customization badge jewel element, for providing a protective display lens of which customizeable and collectable designs or logos can be cut, etched, or covered, forming a transparent or translucent front to an internally illuminated badge, defining the front of an open interior space for the containment and protection of various customizeable diplays, being affixed in either permanent or removable variants;

a has attachment provisions for internal hubs and contacts powered rear part, for providing a backplane for a pedestal case, containing or receiving electromotive force, producing an elegant single element for the holding or providing of all power, networking, and usb features, providing attachment provisions for surface mounting communications/data hubs and contacts, providing a forward projection for positive interlocking between internal main case structures, providing power forward to an illuminating badge element, providing fastener reliefs for assembly from a single rearward plane, providing usb power functions without load polling, remaining in an always-on state when powered, deactivating illumination and/or motorization features by way of an interupt switch, connecting wired game system controllers to a game system by way of usb functionality, recharging of wireless controller batteries by way of usb functionality;

a rear network and data hubs assembly, having provision for affixing to Powerd Rear Part, for providing power for the invention by distribution of power from internal or external transformers, distributing said power to rear hubs, forward hubs and rod member power contacts, handling all ethernet functionality, handling usb functionality at the backplane, having provisions for affixing to a powered rear part, having always-on funtionality, carrying all backplane ports, switches, and functions;

a front data hub assembly, having provisions for attachment to forward section of Rear Extrusion, for handling forward usb data and media functionality and the providing of usb power for rod member illumination and/motorization features; and

an area of material capable of applying a compressive outward force without being frangible in use as a faceplate mount, for connecting and releasing detachable faceplate from forward case member.