Enhanced Automated Controller Configuration Recommendation System

Publication ID: 24-11857868_0001_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Automated Controller Configuration Recommendation System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857868_0001_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857868_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,868.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel system that leverages machine learning, real-time analysis, and social network integration to provide personalized and adaptive controller settings, enhancing user experience and performance.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Automated controller configuration recommendation system', addressed the limitation of generic controller settings for users. However, it had inherent limitations, such as lack of real-time adaptation, limited data sources, and static assignment of controller settings. The new inventive concept solves these limitations by incorporating machine learning, real-time analysis, and social network integration to provide a more personalized and efficient controller configuration recommendation system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Enhanced Automated Controller Configuration Recommendation System utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze user behavior and adapt controller settings in real-time. This is achieved through the integration of telemetry data, user performance metrics, and social network information. The system dynamically adjusts controller assignments based on the user's current game state, providing optimal performance. Additionally, the system incorporates natural language processing to receive voice commands from the user, allowing for seamless customization. The system's ability to analyze historical gameplay data and identify trends and patterns enables it to provide personalized controller settings, further enhancing the user experience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces several novel features, including the use of machine learning for real-time adaptation, integration with social networks, and natural language processing for voice commands. These features, combined with the dynamic adjustment of controller assignments and analysis of historical gameplay data, provide a non-obvious and innovative solution to the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Enhanced Automated Controller Configuration Recommendation System could include the use of other data sources, such as biometric sensors or eye-tracking technology, to further personalize controller settings. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other industries, such as simulation training or accessibility applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Enhanced Automated Controller Configuration Recommendation System has significant commercial potential in the gaming industry, particularly in the areas of esports and cloud gaming. Additionally, the system's adaptability and personalization capabilities make it an attractive solution for industries such as simulation training and accessibility applications.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63F13/23
A A63 A63F13/22
A A63 A63F13/42
G G06 G06N20/00

Field of Art

Human-computer interaction, specifically controller configuration systems for interactive software, with expertise in machine learning, telemetry analysis, and user interface optimization across gaming and simulation platforms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A software engineer with 3-5 years experience in user experience design, machine learning applications, and interactive system configuration, familiar with adaptive interface technologies and data-driven personalization techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's machine learning and real-time adaptation techniques are logical extensions of the source patent's core controller configuration recommendation framework. The additional features like social network integration and voice command processing represent predictable technological improvements using standard techniques in human-computer interaction. The fundamental goal of optimizing user experience remains consistent between the source patent and the PTD, with the variations representing incremental rather than transformative innovations.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Identifying user characteristics and preferences for controller configuration
PTD Variation
Integrating machine learning algorithms to dynamically analyze and adapt controller settings in real-time
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to existing user profiling techniques is a known approach for enhancing personalization, representing an obvious design optimization using standard predictive modeling techniques
Source Patent Element
Gathering user performance data through telemetry
PTD Variation
Analyzing historical gameplay data to identify trends and patterns for controller setting recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending telemetry analysis to include historical trend identification is a predictable application of data analysis techniques, providing more sophisticated but obvious performance optimization
Source Patent Element
Comparing user profiles to provide suggested adjustments
PTD Variation
Integrating social network information to gather additional user preference and performance data
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding profile comparison to include social network data represents a straightforward extension of existing user profiling methodologies, using readily available information sources
Source Patent Element
Controller configuration for interactive software
PTD Variation
Implementing natural language processing for voice-based controller customization
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating voice command interfaces is a well-established interaction technique, representing an obvious user interface enhancement for configuration systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857868 and the disclosed variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed controller configuration enhancements obvious and anticipated, particularly given the predictable combination of known techniques in machine learning, user profiling, and interactive system design. The PTD demonstrates that the claimed innovations represent routine technological improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,868
TitleAutomated controller configuration recommendation system
Assignee(s)Electronic Arts Inc.