Nintendo files another generic 'information processing' patent for Switch

Nintendo continues to do some patent housekeeping, as has been the trend in recent weeks. The latest is yet another patent that applies to Switch, and basically focuses in on main functions of the Switch itself. To get technical, the patent aims to allow an information processing device (Switch) to be used in a plurality of modes by using a main body device including a display, and attachable / detachable operation devices (Joy-Con) with the Switch operational with Joy-Con either attached or detached.