Information display faceplate for a video game controller

Abstract

A faceplate for a video game controller used to convey instructional information to the user. The faceplate is designed to be attached and to be removed from the controller both quickly and easily. The faceplate can either mask the surface of a controller or house the controller in a jacket-like manner. The faceplate can attach to the controller either by adhering to the surface of the controller or attaching to a portion of the controller. Additionally, the faceplate can either mask the surface of the controller in a continuous manner or can contain holes to allow buttons and sections of the controller to protrude through the faceplate.

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       49 . A system for conveying useful information on an electronic device comprising: 
 a faceplate with a top surface, a bottom surface, and one or more side surfaces;    a viscid material for attaching said faceplate to said electronic device; and,    wherein said top surface of said faceplate comprises information pertinent to said electronic device.    
   
   
       50 . A system as described in  claim 49  wherein said information is selected from the group consisting of instructional information about using said electronic device, instructional information about a video game, advertising, programming material, and graphical information.  
   
   
       51 . A system as described in  claim 49  wherein said top surface is continuous.  
   
   
       52 . A system as described in  claim 49  wherein said top surface comprises holes for allowing at least a portion of said electronic device to protrude therethrough.  
   
   
       53 . A system as described in  claim 49  wherein said top surface conforms to at least a portion of said electronic device.  
   
   
       54 . A system as described in  claim 49  wherein said faceplate comprises portions that add gripping area to said electronic device.  
   
   
       55 . A system as described in  claim 49  wherein said faceplate comprises portions that add additional surface area to said electronic device.  
   
   
       56 . A system as described in  claim 49  wherein said electronic device is selected from the group consisting of a wired video game controller, a wireless video game controller, a personal digital assistant (PDA), an MP3 player, a remote control unit, a cellular telephone, and a portable computing device.  
   
   
       57 . A system as described in  claim 49  wherein said viscid material is selected from the group consisting of reusable glue, peelable adhesive, rubber-based adhesive, pressure sensitive adhesive, and permanent glue.  
   
   
       58 . A system for conveying useful information on an electronic device comprising: 
 a housing comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, a front portion, a back portion, and side portions;    means for attaching said housing to said electronic device;    wherein said top portion is attached to said bottom portion along said side portions and said housing is shaped to enclose at least a portion of said electronic device; and,    wherein said front surface of said top portion comprises information pertinent to said electronic device.    
   
   
       59 . A system as described in  claim 58  wherein said information is selected from the group consisting of instructional information about using said electronic device, instructional information about a video game, advertising, programming material, and graphical information.  
   
   
       60 . A system as described in  claim 58  wherein said means for attaching said housing to said electronic device comprises a “snap-on” mechanism.  
   
   
       61 . A system as described in  claim 58  wherein said means for attaching said housing to said electronic device comprises a viscid material applied to at least a portion of said housing.  
   
   
       62 . A system as described in  claim 58  wherein said means for attaching said housing to said electronic device comprises an aperture in said housing for securing at least a portion of said electronics device within said housing.  
   
   
       63 . A system as described in  claim 62  wherein said aperture comprises a flexible opening in said housing.  
   
   
       64 . A system as described in  claim 62  wherein said aperture comprises a Velcro opening and closing means.  
   
   
       65 . A system as described in  claim 62  wherein said aperture comprises a zipper opening and closing means.  
   
   
       66 . A system as described in  claim 62  wherein said aperture comprises a snap-button opening and closing means.  
   
   
       67 . A system as described in  claim 58  wherein said means for attaching said housing to said electronic device comprises a resealable flap for securing said electronic device within said housing.  
   
   
       68 . A system as described in  claim 67  wherein said resealable flap comprises a zipper.  
   
   
       69 . A system as described in  claim 67  wherein said resealable flap comprises a snap-button.  
   
   
       70 . A system as described in  claim 58  wherein said front surface of said top portion is continuous.  
   
   
       71 . A system as described in  claim 58  wherein the front surface of said top portion contains holes for allowing at least a portion of said electronic device to protrude therethrough.  
   
   
       72 . A system as described in  claim 58  wherein said electronic device is selected from the group consisting of a wired video game controller, a wireless video game controller, a personal digital assistant (PDA), an MP3 player, a remote control unit, a cellular telephone, and a portable computing device.  
   
   
       73 . A method for decorating an electronic device, the method comprising the steps of: 
 providing a housing with a top portion, a bottom portion, a front portion, a back portion, and side portions;    attaching said housing to at least a portion of said electronic device; and,    wherein said housing allows for the display of information pertinent to said electronic device.    
   
   
       74 . A method as described in  claim 73  wherein said housing allows for the addition of an ornamental object.