KR20140030390A - Input device having different usability according to grip condition - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a method which enables a user, who wants to use a remote control as a joystick by changing the grip state of the remote controller or by inputting a predetermined operation such as KEY or motions, to enjoy various functions such as conveniently playing a game using a motion function in a joystick grip state by changing standard setting values of sensors in the remote control. [Reference numerals] (300) Output a sensor value; (400) Output other input values; (500) Output to an operation unit; (AA) Start; (BB) Determine and process GRIP with a sensor input value and other input states; (CC) Transmit a remote controller mode value; (DD) Transmit a joystick game mode value; (EE) Generate a change to other input values; (FF) Check the sensor value and other input values in real time; (GG) No change in other input values; (HH) Output an existing reference value

Description

Input device having different usability according to grip condition}

The present invention relates to an input device, and more particularly, to an input device whose usability varies depending on the grip state.

Recently, the motion remote controller has been developed to provide various functions, and the user wants to use the motion remote controller more easily. Accordingly, there is a demand for a method for allowing a user to intuitively and easily use a function of a motion remote controller.

However, conventional motion remote control products, after the coordinate values of the internal sensor is initially set, the user can control the screen in one grip form according to the set criteria. That is, the motion remote control has been used only with a standardized grip even when performing a simple control function, for example, moving the screen cursor or playing a game.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention, by varying the usability of the remote control (input device) according to the grip (Grip), the user is optimal in controlling the target device It is to provide a user environment.

More specifically, when changing the remote control to the use of the joystick through the grip state or a specific input (KEY, operation), etc., the motion function is conveniently used in the joystick grip state by changing the standard setting values of the sensors inside the remote control. It is to provide a way to implement various functions such as games.

Input devices whose usability depends on their grip state.

According to the present invention, an optimal user environment may be provided when a user controls a target device (eg, a TV) using a motion remote controller.

1 to 4 are diagrams for explaining the input device according to the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings in which: FIG. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are denoted by like reference characters throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when an element is referred to as " comprising ", it means that it can include other elements as well, without excluding other elements unless specifically stated otherwise.

In addition, the term " part","… The term “module” and “module” refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented by hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" with another part, this includes not only a case where the part is directly connected, but also a case where another system is connected in the middle.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The input device according to the present invention includes a transmitter 100, a DATA processor 200, a sensor unit 300, other input unit 400, and an operation unit 500.

The transmitter 100 transmits the data processed by the input device to the HOST device (TV, SETTOP, PC, etc.) via wired or wireless. The transmission unit 100 may compress and transmit the wired and various wireless (ZIGBEE, WI-FI, BLUETOOTH, etc.).

The transmitter 100 and the DATA processor 200 may process the transmission or processing of input values in one or two or more complex structures.

The DATA processor 200 processes a DATA and a signal input from the sensor unit 300 and the other input unit 400 and transmits the signal to the transmitter 100, and has a complex structure with the transmitter 100.

The DATA processing unit 200 collects and reprocesses the DATA of various sensors so that the input DATA can be processed to meet the purpose (conversion of the reference coordinate value according to GRIP) and delivers the data to the transmission unit 100. Representatively, the motion algorithm processing according to the change of coordinate axis of motion functions (gyro sensor, acceleration sensor) is implemented.

In order to recognize the change of the standard coordinates and the reference values of the present invention performs a function of transmitting the change of the GRIP to the transmission unit 100 to change the function of the operation unit 500 or perform other functions.

For example, when the changed GRIP is recognized, a simple four-way key of the operation unit 500 is changed, and then changed into a key of a shot function such as a game and the like.

GRIP-A: A reference coordinate + HOST device control (~ 600),

GRIP-B: B reference coordinate + HOST device control (~ 700)

The sensor unit 300 also includes a module type including various sensors and processing algorithms capable of transmitting the input DATA values to the DATA processing unit 200. Gyro sensor, acceleration sensor, optical sensor, geomagnetic sensor, touch sensor, etc. can be composed of individual and combination structure of various sensors.

The other input unit 400 performs other functions such as KEY, SW, etc. except for the SENSOR unit 300, and transmits an input signal to the DATA processing unit 200 together with the SENSOR unit 300. It recognizes and transmits the change of GRIP to recognize the change of the standard coordinates and the reference values of the present invention. For example, the TOUCH SENSOR at the GRIP position, or a specific switch or key can give the device information about the reference value change.

The operation unit 500 is an input means composed of one or two or more combinations of various input devices (KEY, TOUCH, VOICE, etc.) and is not limited in form and quantity.

4 is a flowchart illustrating the present invention.

As soon as the device starts operating,

1) Output value of SENSOR part + output value of other input part + output value of control part are input to DATA processing part.

2) The DATA processor determines the combination of input values and transfers the set standard coordinate values and function values to the transmitter.

3) Transmitter transmits received data to HOST device or counterpart device with various solutions of wired and wireless.

4) The DATA processing unit checks the input value change of the sensor and other inputs in real time as the operation proceeds.

5) When a change occurs, it is converted into set DATA values corresponding to the changed values and transferred to the transmission unit.

The input device according to the present invention is basically a device that can change and use two modes of a remote controller function and a joystick function by changing a grip.

It is to be understood that the foregoing description of the disclosure is for the purpose of illustration and that those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other embodiments may be readily devised without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the disclosure will be. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single entity may be distributed and implemented, and components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

It is to be understood that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description and that all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalents thereof are included in the scope of the present invention .

Claims (1)

Input devices whose usability depends on their grip state.

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