Wireless game controller with integrated audio system

Abstract

A wireless computer game controller with integrated audio system that sends and receives audio signal via integrated circuitry provided in the controller. The wireless interface (transmitter/receiver) establishes a communication link to facilitate the transmission of both command signals and audio/video signals between the controller and computer device to thereby provide two-way interaction with the stand-alone computer device within a single accessory device. The controller circuitry also incorporates a speaker or headphone jack to deliver audio stimulation. In the preferred embodiment, the controller sends an audio signal to an ear piece where the ear piece includes a separate microphone to transmit audio to a separate receiver or a third party.

1 . A video game controller for interaction with a stand-alone computer gaming system, said controller comprising: 
 a hand held body having a plurality of operation members logistically positioned for manipulation by a user,    transmitter/receiver circuitry integrated into said hand held body for sending and receiving wireless control signals to and from a game console;    audio circuitry capable of sending an audio signal to at least one speaker.    
   
   
       2 . The controller recited in  claim 1 , further comprising an audio port adapted to communicate with a headset that connects with said controller via said audio port, said headset comprising said at least one speaker.  
   
   
       3 . The controller recited in  claim 1 , wherein said audio signal comprises a primary audio signal transmitted by said game controller to a primary audio system.  
   
   
       4 . The controller recited in  claim 3 , wherein said audio signal comprises a secondary audio signal different than said primary audio signal transmitted by said game controller to said main audio system.  
   
   
       5 . The controller recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a microphone incorporated into said headset.  
   
   
       6 . The controller recited in  claim 5 , wherein said microphone transmits player communication between players.  
   
   
       7 . The controller recited in  claim 6 , wherein said microphone transmits said player communication between players through said game console.  
   
   
       8 . The controller recited in  claim 6 , wherein said microphone transmits said player communication between players without sending any audio signal through said game console.  
   
   
       9 . The controller recited in  claim 6 , wherein said microphone transmits said player communication directly to other players sending any audio signal through said game console.