Hand-gripped manual controller with impact resistant multi-layer casing

Abstract

A damage resistant manual controller for manipulating images or symbols on a display is made of impact resistant material such as dense foam rubber to resist damage resulting from accidental or intentional impact caused by throwing, dropping, or other insult. Damage resistance entails maintaining the operational integrity of the electronics and the structural integrity of the manual controller.

1 . An impact resistant hand-gripped manual controller for manipulating images or symbols on a display, comprising:
 a multi-layer exoskeletal casing having a foam rubber outer layer and an interior region configured to confine an internal electronics assembly, the internal electronics assembly operatively connected to control actuators and including electrical components that cooperate with the control actuators to produce signals for manipulating images or symbols on the display, and the control actuators being positioned for direct or indirect manipulation by a user to cause production of the signals.