Graphical training decal for video game controller

Abstract

A decal applied to a conventional game controller which makes interaction with the game easier to a player by providing the benefit of labeling single or multiple button functions on the decal that corresponds to functions of the interactive game. The decal is labeled with words, names, symbols, or images relating to the game or game functions. This benefits the player with easier use and faster learning of the control functions for the interactive game.

1 . A controller mask for attaching to a game controller having a surface and one or more functional controls provided thereon, comprising:
 a body having a top surface and a bottom surface adapted for overlapping on said surface of said game controller; and   a learning arrangement comprising a graphic illustration provided on said top surface of said body for direct association of console game software and operational functions.   
   
   
       2 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said graphic illustration contains distinct identification marks related to a video game. 
   
   
       3 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said graphic illustration contains the operation instruction of a video game with respect to said functional control of said game controller. 
   
   
       4 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said graphic illustration contains the operation instruction of a video game with respect to said functional control of said game controller. 
   
   
       5 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said body further contains a plurality of through openings spacedly formed thereon for said functional controls extending through said openings at a position above said top surface of said body. 
   
   
       6 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said body further contains a plurality of through openings spacedly formed thereon for said functional controls extending through said openings at a position above said top surface of said body. 
   
   
       7 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 5 , wherein said graphic illustration is provided on said top surface of said body and is aligned with said openings. 
   
   
       8 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 6 , wherein said graphic illustration is provided on said top surface of said body and is aligned with said openings. 
   
   
       9 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said body is shaped and sized corresponding to a dimension of said surface of said game controller. 
   
   
       10 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 9 , wherein an adhesive is provided on said bottom surface of said body for attaching on said surface on said game controller. 
   
   
       11 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said adhesive is a clear acrylic removable adhesive having a high shear and high removable adhesion. 
   
   
       12 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 9 , wherein the body is made from PVC plastic stock with a matte finish. 
   
   
       13 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said bottom surface of said body contains a cling film adapted for removably clinging on said surface of said game controller by means of tensile force. 
   
   
       14 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said body comprises a controller casing adapted for detachably mounting to said game controller, wherein said controller casing comprises a platform defining said top surface on a top side of said platform and said bottom surface on a bottom side of said platform, and a plurality of engaging clips integrally and spacedly extended from a peripheral edge of said platform for detachably engaging with said game controller at a position that said platform is overlapped on said surface of said game controller. 
   
   
       15 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said graphic illustration is printed on said top surface of said body. 
   
   
       16 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 13 , wherein said graphic illustration is printed on said top surface of said body. 
   
   
       17 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 14 , wherein said graphic illustration is printed on said top surface of said body. 
   
   
       18 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 15 , further comprises a UV gloss coat coating on said top surface of said body. 
   
   
       19 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 16 , further comprises a UV gloss coat coating on said top surface of said body. 
   
   
       20 . The controller mask, as recited in  claim 17 , further comprises a UV gloss coat coating on said top surface of said body.