An Apple patent published today shows Apple may be making a game controller, or at least using an iPhone as a universal remote to pair NFC devices.
The controller seems to interact with an Apple TV - which can currently mirror iOS and Mountain Lion-enabled games over AirPlay. It's yet to be seen whether this controller would interact with only mirrored games or if the Apple TV may be getting comprehensive app and game support in a future update.
The patent shows a controller that has more than a passing resemblance of the Playstation's DualShock, but the design is certain to change in production.
NFC is also on board, allowing you to pair your controllers by tapping devices together. This all but confirms the wireless technology will be coming to Apple products, like the New iPhone, which already supports credit card storage and in iOS 6 through an app called PassBook.
A vast section of today's patent shows an iPhone using NFC to pair with entertainment consoles. An iPhone is shown interacting with an Xbox 360, DVD player, and home theater.
We've reached out to Apple for comment who has yet to comment. We will update as we know more.
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Source : ign[dot]com
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