Patent ID: 7976392
Filing Date: 2011-07-12
Classification: A63F,G06F

Abstract:
1. A gaming peripheral device configured to connect to an interface of a home video game system, wherein the interface provides access to a processing system of the home video game system and comprises first and second power supply lines having different voltages, first and second ground lines, an input signal line normally at a first level, a serial data out line, a serial data in line, a select signal line, a clocking signal line, and an interrupt signal line, and wherein the home video game system detects that the gaming peripheral device is connected to the interface when the input signal line is at a second level different than the first level, the gaming peripheral device comprising: a memory card including a memory and configured for insertion into a port provided in a housing of the home video game system; and a connector coupled to the memory, wherein the connector comprises: wherein the input signal line is supplied with a signal from the sixth connecting element of the connector which causes the input signal line to be at the second level when the gaming peripheral device is connected to the interface of the home video game system.