Exhibit N: 

Exemplary Infringement of U.S. 

Patent No. 11,185,766 by PS4 

Controller with “Smart Trigger”

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Claim 1 of US 11,185,766

An apparatus for providing a user 

input to a computer program for 

controlling the computer program, the 

apparatus comprising: 

To the extent the preamble is limiting, the Battle Beaver products include this feature. 

The PS4 with Smart Triggers is an apparatus that provides user input to a computer program 

for controlling the computer program. 

For example, the Smart Triggers provide an “input” for computer programs, such as “shooter 

games” including “Halo.” https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/help-center#what-are-smarttriggers-bumpers

Apparatus 

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An outer case; The PS4 controller includes an outer case. 

At least one depressible trigger 

pivotally mounted to the apparatus 

and biased to a resting position when 

the depressible trigger is not 

activated, 

The controller includes at least one depressible trigger mounted to the apparatus, where the 

Trigger is biased to a resting position when not actviated.

Outer case

Depressible 

trigger

Depressible 

trigger

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the depressible trigger having an 

outer surface configured for 

engagement during operation and 

extending outside the outer case, and 

an inner surface opposite the outer 

surface, wherein the inner surface 

defines a travel path in response to 

an activation of the depressible 

trigger, and

The trigger includes an outer surface configured to engagement during operation and 

extending outside of the outer case. 

The trigger includes an inner surface opposite the outer surface, the inner surface defines a 

travel path in response to activation of the trigger. 

Depressible 

trigger

Outer case

Outer surface for 

engagement outside of 

case

Depressible 

trigger

Spring to bias 

trigger to a resting 

position when not 

activated

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A mechanism extending from a plane 

different from the plane of the travel 

path into a void behind the inner 

surface of the depressible trigger, 

wherein the void is defined by the 

outer case, the mechanism 

configured to adjust a length of the 

travel path of the depressible trigger. 

Triggers include a mechanism that adjusts a range of motion of the trigger. The Smart 

Trigger modifies the as-manufactured travel path of the trigger to “remove” travel time actuate 

the button, i.e., shortens or adjusts the range of motion of the trigger. 

Depressible 

trigger

Inner 

surface 

Travel path 

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Depressible 

trigger

Smart Trigger positioned to 

manually adjust original 

trigger motion range 

Travel path 

Void

Case

Plane Smart Trigger 

extends from 

Travel path 

plane 

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Dependent Claims of Claim 1

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein 

the mechanism is manually 

adjustable by a user to adjust a range 

of motion of the depressible trigger 

from a first range of motion to a 

second range of motion.

The PS4 Battle Beaver places the switch within the pathway of the trigger to change the 

motion of the trigger from a first range to a second range. Further, the Battle Beaver product 

is modified to remove the trigger actuation protrusion to allow additional variability in the 

motion path. 

Smart Trigger positioned to 

manually adjust original 

trigger motion range 

Racer Trigger option with 

trigger protrusion removed 

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Options for trigger modifications include “Smart Trigger” and “Racer Trigger,” where the 

Racer Trigger allows 50% of the original trigger movement. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/builder/63

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein 

the computer program is a game 

program.

The PS4 controller provides inputs for game programs, such as Halo. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/help-center#what-are-smart-triggers-bumpers

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein 

the apparatus comprises a game 

controller configured to operate with a 

computing device.

The PS4 is a game controller that operates with a computing device to provide inputs. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/help-center#what-are-smart-triggers-bumpers

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Dependent Claim of Dependent 

Claim 2

6. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein 

adjustment of the range of motion of 

the depressible trigger comprises 

adjustment of an ending position of 

the depressible trigger after 

depression by a user.

The Smart Trigger replaces the original manufactured end point and add a new ending 

position for the trigger. 

Smart Trigger defines new ending 

position for range of motion 

Trigger abuts against 

Smart Trigger

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Dependent Claims of Dependent 

Claim 9

10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein 

the computing device comprises a 

video gaming console.

The PS4 Controller interacts with a PS4, which is a video gaming console. 

11. The apparatus of claim 9, further 

comprising: A second depressible 

trigger pivotally mounted to the 

apparatus and biased to a second 

resting position when the second 

depressible trigger is not activated, 

The PS4 Controller includes two triggers and can include two Smart Triggers (left and right). 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/builder/63

As with the first trigger, the second trigger is pivotably mounted and biased to a second 

resting position. 

Depressible 

trigger

Depressible 

trigger

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the second depressible trigger having 

an outer surface configured for 

engagement during operation and 

extending outside the outer case, and 

an inner surface opposite the outer 

surface, wherein the inner surface 

defines a second travel path in 

response to an activation of the 

second depressible trigger, and

The second trigger is similar to the first trigger and incudes an outer surface configured for 

engagement and extending outside the outer case and an inner surface opposite the outer 

surface. The inner surface defining a second travel path in response to an activation of the 

second trigger. the first surface, the second surface configured to move into a volume 

defined by the outer case when the trigger is depressed. 

Depressible 

trigger

Spring 

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Depressible 

trigger

Second surface, 

moves into volume 

defined by outer case

Outer case

Travel path

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A second mechanism extending from 

a plane different from the plane of the 

second travel path into a second void 

behind the inner surface of the 

second depressible trigger, wherein 

the second void is defined by the 

outer case, the second mechanism 

configured to adjust a length of the 

second travel path of the second 

depressible trigger.

The Smart Trigger adjusts a length of a travel path for the second trigger. The Smart Trigger 

modifies the as-manufactured travel path of the trigger to “remove” travel time actuate the 

button, i.e., shortens or adjusts the range of motion of the trigger. 

Travel path 

plane 

Depressible 

trigger

Smart Trigger positioned to 

manually adjust original 

trigger motion range 

Travel path 

Void

Case

Plane Smart Trigger 

extends from 

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Claim 12 of US 11,185,766

A trigger stop for use in an apparatus 

for supplying user inputs to a 

computer program for controlling the 

computer program, the trigger stop 

comprising:

To the extent the preamble is limiting, the Smart Trigger for the PS4 controller is a trigger 

stop for use in an apparatus for supplying user inputs for controlling a computer program. 

The Smart Trigger is configured to adjust a range of motion of a depressible trigger. 

For example, the Smart Triggers provide an “input” for computer programs, such as “shooter 

games” including “Halo.” https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/help-center#what-are-smarttriggers-bumpers

The Smart Trigger “internally converts the linear trigger into a button. Removes the 

progressive ramp up, and as the shortest and lightest trigger pull available.” In other words, 

the Smart Trigger manually adjusts the depressible range (linear travel) of the trigger. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/builder/63

Apparatus 

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A stop mechanism configured to 

adjust a range of motion of a 

depressible trigger of the apparatus,

The Smart Trigger is positioned within a pathway of the trigger to “remove” travel time 

actuate the button, i.e., adjusts a range of motion by adding a stop within the travel path. 

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Wherein the depressible trigger 

comprises: A first surface located 

outside an outer case of the 

apparatus, the first surface configured 

to provide an engagement surface for 

the user to activate the depressible 

trigger, and

The trigger includes a first surface located outside of the case, the first surface configured to 

provide an engagement surface for the user to activate the trigger. 

Trigger stop positioned in a 

pathway of trigger to change the 

range of motion 

Depressible trigger

Outer case

First surface 

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A second surface opposite the first 

surface, the second surface 

configured to define a pathway in a 

volume defined by the outer case 

when the trigger is activated, wherein 

the stop mechanism is disposed 

within the volume defined by the 

outer case of the apparatus, and 

The trigger includes a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface 

configured to define a pathway in a volume defined by the outer case, where the stop 

mechanism is disposed within the volume defined by the outer case. 

Depressible 

trigger

Second surface, 

defines pathway

Outer case

Volume 

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Wherein the stop mechanism extends 

into the pathway of the second 

surface along plane different from the 

plane of the pathway to adjust the 

range of motion of the depressible 

trigger. 

The Smart Trigger extends into the pathway at a different location to shorten/adjust the range 

of motion of the trigger. 

Depressible 

trigger

Second surface, 

defines pathway

Outer case

Smart Trigger 

positioned in 

pathway to 

adjust motion 

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Dependent Claims of Claim 12

13. The trigger stop of claim 12,

wherein a position of the trigger stop 

is manually adjustable by the trigger 

stop to define at least a first and 

second range of motion of the 

depressible trigger.

The Smart Trigger mechanism is manually adjustable by removing portions of the original 

trigger in order to allow adjust the range of motion of the trigger, from a first range (e.g., 

Smart Trigger) to a second range (e.g., Racer Trigger). 

in the motion path. 

Smart Trigger positioned to 

manually adjust original 

trigger motion range 

Racer Trigger option with 

trigger protrusion removed 

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Options for trigger modifications include “Smart Trigger” and “Racer Trigger,” where the 

Racer Trigger allows 50% of the original trigger movement. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/builder/63

14. The trigger stop of claim 12, 

wherein the computer program is a 

game program.

The PS4 controller provides inputs for game programs, such as Halo. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/help-center#what-are-smart-triggers-bumpers

15. The trigger stop of claim 12, 

wherein the apparatus comprises a 

game controller configured to operate 

with a computing device.

The PS4 controller provides inputs for game programs, such as Halo. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/help-center#what-are-smart-triggers-bumpers

Dependent Claim of Dependent 

Claim 15

16. The trigger stop of claim 15, 

wherein the computing device

comprises a game console.

The PS4 Controller interacts with a PS4, which is a video gaming console.

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Claim 17 of US 11,185,766

A game controlled for controlling an 

electronic game, the game controller 

comprising: 

To the extent the preamble is limiting, the Battle Beaver products include this feature. 

The PS4 Pro is a game controller that controls an electronic game 

For example, the Smart Triggers provide an “input” for electronic games, such as “shooter 

games” including “Halo.” https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/help-center#what-are-smarttriggers-bumpers

Game 

controller 

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A housing;

The PS4 controller includes a housing 

A pivoting trigger at least partially 

disposed within the housing, the 

trigger comprising a first surface 

configured to be engaged by a user 

to depress the trigger and a second 

surface opposite the first surface, the 

second surface defining a pathway 

when the trigger is depressed; 

The PS4 controller includes a pivoting trigger at least partially disposed within the housing 

and includes a first surface configured to be engaged by a user to depress the at least one 

trigger. 

housing

Depressible trigger

housing

First surface 

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The trigger includes a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface defining 

a pathway when the at least one trigger is depressed. 

Electrical circuitry contained within 

the housing, wherein the trigger is in 

operational association with the 

electrical circuitry such that 

depression of the trigger causes 

electrical outputs of the electrical 

circuitry to control operation of the 

electronic game; and 

The controller includes electrical circuitry contained within the housing. The trigger is in 

operational association with the electrical circuitry such that depression of the trigger causes 

electrical outputs to the electrical circuitry to control operation of the electronic game. The 

Smart Trigger includes a switch coupled to a PCB (e.g., electrical circuitry), where the switch 

is controlled by depression of the trigger and generates “inputs” to the PCB, which 

manipulates an electrical signal or output from the PCB to control the electronic games. 

For example, the Smart Triggers provide an “input” for electronic games”. 

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Depressible 

trigger

Second surface, 

defines a pathway

pathway

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A trigger stop disposed within the 

housing in the pathway of the second 

surface of the trigger, the trigger stop 

disposed along plane different from 

the plane of the pathway, the trigger 

stop configured to change a range of 

depressible motion of the trigger. 

The Smart Trigger is a trigger stop disposed within the housing in the pathway of the trigger 

and is disposed along a plane different from the plane of the plane of the pathway. The Smart 

Trigger is configured to change a range of depressible motion of the trigger. 

Depressible 

trigger

Electrical circuitry controlled by 

depression of trigger that 

manipulates electrical outputs of 

the circuity 

Housing

Depressible 

trigger

Pathway

Smart Trigger positioned in 

pathway to change a range 

of depressible motion and 

arranged in different plane 

from plane of pathway 

Travel path 

plane 

Smart Trigger plane

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The Smart Trigger modifies the as-manufactured travel path of the trigger to “remove” travel 

time actuate the button, i.e., shortens or adjusts the range of motion of the trigger. The Smart 

Trigger is positioned within the outer case of the apparatus. 

Dependent Claim of Claim 17

18. The game controller of claim 17, 

wherein the trigger stop is manually 

adjustable by a user to adjust the 

depressible range of motion of the 

trigger from a first range of motion to 

a second range of motion.

The location of the stop is manually adjustable as Battle Beaver controls and can vary the 

height of the stop, such as by optionally removing a protrusion on the trigger to change the 

allowable linear range of the trigger. 

Protrusion that is 

removed to change 

motion 

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Options for trigger modifications include “Smart Trigger” and “Racer Trigger,” where the 

Racer Trigger allows 50% of the original trigger movement. 

https://battlebeavercustoms.com/tools/builder/63 

Racer Trigger option with 

trigger protrusion removed 

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