Patent ID: 6461242
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: A63F,G05G,G06F

Abstract:
An operating device for use with an image processing apparatus which displays an image on a display screen and controls the image, said operating device comprising:a hand-holdable housing having a shape capable of being grasped by a left hand and a right hand; a first operating device formed on said housing; a second operating device formed on said housing, one of said first operating device and said second operating device being operable for use as a first moving direction designation input device which designates a moving direction of said image and the other of said first operating device and said second operating device being operable for use as an action designation input device which designates other actions of said image; a receiving portion which is operable, in use, to receive a function expansion device; and a connector associated with said receiving portion for connecting to a function expansion device, whereby a function expansion device, for providing an expanded function for said image processing apparatus by sending data to and receiving data from said image processing apparatus, is detachably attached to said connector and received by said receiving portion when attached.