Described herein are controllers with sensor-rich controls for enhanced controller functionality. An example control may include a pressure sensor that is configured to detect an amount of a force of a press on a cover of the control based at least in part on a proximity of a metal layer to the pressure sensor. This control may further include a touch sensor for detecting an object contacting the cover of the control. Additional embodiments disclose, among other things, integrated trackpads and D-pads, as well as backlighting features that indicate a functional state of the controller.

Described herein are controllers with sensor-rich controls for enhanced controller functionality. An example control may include a pressure sensor that is configured to detect an amount of a force of a press on a cover of the control based at least in part on a proximity of a metal layer to the pressure sensor. This control may further include a touch sensor for detecting an object contacting the cover of the control. Additional embodiments disclose, among other things, integrated trackpads and D-pads, as well as backlighting features that indicate a functional state of the controller.

A method for controlling game character is applied to a touch control terminal capable of rendering a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface includes a virtual character and at least part of a game scene. The method includes: at least one target virtual object that satisfies a prompt trigger event is determined (S1410); a sub-identifier corresponding to each of the at least one target virtual object in a first graphical identifier is determined, wherein the sub-identifier is used for graphically displaying the prompt trigger event on the graphical user interface (S1430); in response to a visual field adjustment touch instruction, a first presentation visual field of the game screen is changed to a second presentation visual field of the game screen determined according to direction information corresponding to the sub-identifier (S1450). An apparatus for controlling game character, an electronic device and a computer storage medium are also disclosed.

A handheld controller may include controls that are actuatable by a user. The handheld controller may further include one or more sensors that are configured to detect an object in proximity to certain controls, and/or that sense a grip or position of a hand on a handle portion of the controller. Based on data from a sensor(s), certain controls may be enabled and/or disabled. The sensors may therefore be used to determine which controls are being used or are intended to be used, and/or which controls are likely accessible or inaccessible to the user based on sensor data, and to cause one or more controls of the handheld controller to be enabled and/or disabled accordingly.

A handheld controller may include controls that are actuatable by a user. The handheld controller may further include one or more sensors that are configured to detect an object in proximity to certain controls, and/or that sense a grip or position of a hand on a handle portion of the controller. Based on data from a sensor(s), certain controls may be enabled and/or disabled. The sensors may therefore be used to determine which controls are being used or are intended to be used, and/or which controls are likely accessible or inaccessible to the user based on sensor data, and to cause one or more controls of the handheld controller to be enabled and/or disabled accordingly.

Based on strain data corresponding to deformation of an input apparatus that is partially elastically deformable in response to an external force applied thereto, and motion data corresponding to a motion and/or orientation of the input apparatus, a predetermined game process is executed based on the motion data while the deformation of the input apparatus is detected.

An electronic game board that simulates moves of one or more players includes a top cover that includes a play area onto which game pieces are arranged for facilitating a game. The electronic game board further includes a drive system located beneath the top cover for simulating the moves on the play area by moving at least one game piece from a first position on the play area to a second position on the play area. The drive system includes a robotic arm and first and second actuators for controlling movement of the robotic arm. To simulate the move, the first and second actuators control the movement of the robotic arm such that the game piece is moved from the first position to the second position by way of the robotic arm.

An electronic game board that simulates moves of one or more players includes a top cover that includes a play area onto which game pieces are arranged for facilitating a game. The electronic game board further includes a drive system located beneath the top cover for simulating the moves on the play area by moving at least one game piece from a first position on the play area to a second position on the play area. The drive system includes a robotic arm and first and second actuators for controlling movement of the robotic arm. To simulate the move, the first and second actuators control the movement of the robotic arm such that the game piece is moved from the first position to the second position by way of the robotic arm.

A portable gaming device comprises an electronic device comprising a processor configured to run application software. The gaming device also comprises a cover which is storeable in combination with the electronic device, and which is attachable and detachable from the electronic device. The cover comprises an input device comprising a touch sensitive device configured to measure a position and magnitude of an applied force. The touch sensitive device is also configured to provide an input signal to the application software in response to such an applied force.

A portable gaming device comprises an electronic device comprising a processor configured to run application software. The gaming device also comprises a cover which is storeable in combination with the electronic device, and which is attachable and detachable from the electronic device. The cover comprises an input device comprising a touch sensitive device configured to measure a position and magnitude of an applied force. The touch sensitive device is also configured to provide an input signal to the application software in response to such an applied force.