Exhibit J: 

Exemplary Infringement of U.S.

Patent No. 10,596,455 by PS4 

Controller with “Smart Trigger”

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Claim 1 of US 10,596,455

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 Controller 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 resiliently 

biased to a first position, 

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

Trigger is resilient biased to a first position by a spring.

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; 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. 

Depressible 

trigger

Spring 

Depressible 

trigger

Outer case

Outer surface for 

engagement outside of 

case

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A mechanism for adjustment of a range 

of motion of the at least one 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 to 

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

Depressible 

trigger

Inner 

surface 

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Wherein, the mechanism is configured to 

be inserted into a void behind the inner 

surface of the depressible trigger wherein 

the void is defined by the outer case, and 

The Smart Trigger is configured to be inserted into a void behind the inner surface of the 

trigger where the void is defined by the outer case. 

Depressible 

trigger

Smart Trigger positioned to 

manually adjust original 

trigger motion range 

Depressible 

trigger

Smart Trigger positioned in 

void behind inner surface 

of trigger

Void

Case

Inner 

surface 

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Wherein the mechanism is configured 

such that when the mechanism is 

inserted, the inner surface of the 

depressible trigger contacts the 

mechanism to adjust the range of motion 

of the depressible trigger by changing a 

degree of rotation of the depressible 

trigger.

The Smart Trigger is configured such that when inserted into the void, the inner surface of 

the trigger contacts the Smart Trigger to adjust the range of motion of the trigger 

by changing a degree of rotation of the depressible trigger. 

DISENGAGED ENGAGED

Smart Trigger positioned in 

void behind inner surface 

of trigger

Inner 

surface 

Smart Trigger 

changes a 

degree of 

rotation of the 

depressible 

trigger. 

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Dependent Claims of Claim 1

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the 

mechanism for adjustment of the range of 

motion of the at least one depressible 

trigger is manually adjustable by a user to 

adjust the range of motion of the at least 

one 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

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7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the 

adjustment of the range of motion of the 

at least one depressible trigger 

comprises adjustment of an ending 

position of the at least one depressible 

trigger after depression by a user.

8. 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

10. The apparatus of claim 1, 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 

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11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein 

the computing device comprises a video 

gaming console.

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

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

Claim 12 of US 10,596,455

A trigger stop for use in an apparatus for 

supplying user inputs to a computer 

program for controlling the computer 

program, the trigger stop configured to 

adjust a range of motion of a depressible 

trigger, 

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. 

Smart Trigger adjusts 

an ending position of 

the at least one 

depressible trigger 

after depression by a 

user.

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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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Wherein the depressible trigger 

comprises a first surface located outside 

an outer case of the apparatus and a 

second surface opposite the first surface, 

the second surface configured to move 

into a volume defined by the outer case 

when the trigger is depressed, 

The trigger includes a first surface located outside of the case and a second surface 

configured to move into a volume defined by the outer case when the trigger is depressed. 

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

configured to move into a volume defined by the outer case when the trigger is depressed. 

Depressible trigger

Outer case

First surface 

Depressible 

trigger

Second surface, 

moves into volume 

defined by outer case

Outer case

Outer case

Volume 

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Wherein the trigger stop is disposed 

within the volume defined by the outer 

case of the apparatus and in a pathway 

of the second surface of the depressible 

trigger and, 

The Smart Trigger is disposed within the volume defined by the outer case and within the 

pathway of the second surface of the trigger. 

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

Trigger stop positioned in a 

pathway of second surface 

Second surface, 

moves into volume 

Pathway defined by outer case

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

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

The Smart Trigger is positioned within the outer face of the apparatus. 

Wherein the trigger stop is configured to 

engage the inner surface of the 

depressible trigger of the apparatus to 

adjust a range of motion of the 

depressible trigger. 

The Smart Trigger is configured to engage the inner surface of the trigger to adjust a range of 

motion.

Trigger stop engages inner surface 

to adjust range of motion 

Inner surface

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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 to define at least a first and 

second range of motion of the 

depressible trigger.

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

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14. The trigger stop of claim 12, wherein 

the trigger stop defines an ending point 

for the range of motion of the depressible 

trigger.

The Smart Trigger acts as an ending point for the range of motion of the trigger. 

15. 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

16. 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

Trigger stop defines ending point 

for range of motion 

Trigger abuts against 

Smart Trigger

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Claim 17 of US 10,596,455

A game controller 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 controller 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 

At least one depressible trigger at least 

partially disposed within the housing 

comprising a first surface configured to 

be engaged by a user to depress the at 

least one trigger and a second surface 

opposite the first surface, the second 

surface defining a pathway when the at 

least one trigger is depressed; 

The trigger is 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. 

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

a pathway when the at least one trigger is depressed. 

housing

Depressible trigger

housing

First surface 

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Electrical circuitry contained within the 

housing, wherein the at least one 

depressible trigger is in operational 

association with the electrical circuitry 

such that depression of the at least one 

depressible trigger causes electrical 

outputs of the electrical circuity 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”. 

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

Depressible 

trigger

Second surface, 

defines a pathway

pathway

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A trigger adjustment system disposed 

within the housing in the pathway of the 

second surface of the at least depressible 

trigger and in communication with the at 

least one depressible trigger, the trigger 

adjustment system configured to adjust a 

range of depressible motion of the at 

least one depressible trigger. 

The Smart Trigger is a trigger adjustment system disposed within the housing in the pathway 

of the trigger and is in communication with 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 adjust trigger 

motion range 

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

time to 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 Claims of Claim 17

18. The game controller of claim 17, 

wherein the trigger adjustment system is 

manually adjustable by a user to adjust 

the depressible range of motion of the at 

least one 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 

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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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