Patent ID: 8939838
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: A63F,G06F

Abstract:
1. A game accessory to attach to a portable electronic device, the game accessory comprising: a body; a recess formed in the body and sized to physically receive an entire width or length of the portable electronic device; a plurality of input controls positioned on the body outside of the recess such that the plurality of input controls may be actuated by a user while playing a game with the portable electronic device inserted in the recess; first circuitry to communicate information relating to manipulation of the plurality of input controls to the portable electronic device; second circuitry configured to authenticate the game accessory with the portable electronic device; a connector insert to mate to a connector receptacle located on the portable electronic device, the connector insert and the connector receptacle forming a path for the communication; and a battery configured to provide power to both the game accessory and the portable electronic device, wherein the portable electronic device includes a screen, wherein the game provides a graphics image on the screen, wherein the game runs on a processor located on the portable electronic device.