TWI802441B

TWI802441B - Handheld controller

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Publication number: TWI802441B
Application number: TW111121926A
Authority: TW
Inventors: 張立勳; 鐘于勛
Original assignee: 宏達國際電子股份有限公司
Priority date: 2022-06-14
Filing date: 2022-06-14
Publication date: 2023-05-11
Also published as: TW202349179A

Abstract

A handheld controller is suitable for controlling an electronic device. The handheld controller includes a first body, a second body and a connecting portion. The first body is adapted to be held by a user’s hand. The connecting portion connect the first body and the second body. The second body is electrically connected to the first body through the connecting portion, and the connecting portion is suitable for being clamped between the fingers of the user.

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handheld controller

本發明是有關於一種控制器，且特別是有關於一種手持控制器。The present invention relates to a controller, and in particular to a handheld controller.

使用者可通過手持控制器對電子裝置進行操控。為了避免動作過大或過於激烈時造成手持控制器從使用者的手中脫離，同時讓手持控制器在不使用時仍可停留在使用者的手上，手持控制器可以綁帶綁住手掌的方式或讓手指穿過綁帶的方式被固定在使用者的手上。然而，這兩種方式都不便於使用者穿脫手持控制器，且容易造成使用者手部疲累，導致使用的舒適度下降。The user can control the electronic device through the handheld controller. In order to prevent the hand-held controller from being separated from the user's hand when the action is too large or too intense, and to allow the hand-held controller to stay on the user's hand when not in use, the hand-held controller can be strapped to the palm or The finger is secured to the user's hand by means of the strap. However, these two methods are inconvenient for the user to put on and take off the handheld controller, and are likely to cause hand fatigue of the user, resulting in reduced comfort in use.

本發明提供一種手持控制器，其用於操控電子裝置。The invention provides a hand-held controller for controlling an electronic device.

本發明的手持控制器適於操控一電子裝置。手持控制器包括一第一本體、一第二本體以及一連接部。第一本體適於被一使用者的手所握持。連接部連接第一本體與第二本體。第二本體經由連接部電性連接第一本體，且連接部適於被夾持於使用者的手指之間。The handheld controller of the present invention is suitable for controlling an electronic device. The handheld controller includes a first body, a second body and a connection part. The first body is suitable for being held by a user's hand. The connection part connects the first body and the second body. The second body is electrically connected to the first body through the connection part, and the connection part is suitable for being clamped between fingers of a user.

基於上述，在本發明中，手持控制器可以利用指夾的方式固定在手上，使用者可以輕易地將手持控制器固定在手上，且即使有較大的動作也不易脫落。另外，由於手指張開的角度有限，且在自然的情況下手指會彎曲，因此手指會一直維持在第一本體與第二本體之間。當使用者不需使用手持控制器時，可以輕鬆地將手持控制器固定在手上而不會掉落。Based on the above, in the present invention, the handheld controller can be fixed on the hand by means of finger clips, and the user can easily fix the handheld controller on the hand, and it is not easy to fall off even if there is a large movement. In addition, since the opening angle of the fingers is limited, and the fingers will bend naturally, the fingers will always be kept between the first body and the second body. When the user does not need to use the handheld controller, the handheld controller can be easily fixed on the hand without falling.

請參考圖1A與圖1B，在本實施例中，手持控制器100適於操控一電子裝置10。手持控制器100包括一第一本體110、一連接部120以及一第二本體130。第一本體110適於被使用者的手所握持。連接部120連接第一本體110與第二本體130。連接部120適於被夾持在使用者的手指之間。第二本體130經由連接部120電性連接第一本體110。也就是說，第一本體110與第二本體130可利用連接部120傳遞訊號。在本實施例中，手持控制器100還可包括一微控制器140、一傳輸模組150以及一定位模組160，其中傳輸模組150電性連接至微控制器140，且定位模組160電性連接至微控制器140。當使用者使用手持控制器100並移動時，定位模組160會將所偵測的定位資訊(positioning information)傳遞至微控制器140，再經由傳輸模組150傳遞至電子裝置10。Please refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B , in this embodiment, a handheld controller 100 is suitable for controlling an electronic device 10 . The handheld controller 100 includes a first body 110 , a connecting portion 120 and a second body 130 . The first body 110 is suitable to be held by a user's hand. The connection part 120 connects the first body 110 and the second body 130 . The connection part 120 is adapted to be held between the user's fingers. The second body 130 is electrically connected to the first body 110 via the connecting portion 120 . That is to say, the first body 110 and the second body 130 can use the connection part 120 to transmit signals. In this embodiment, the handheld controller 100 may further include a microcontroller 140, a transmission module 150 and a positioning module 160, wherein the transmission module 150 is electrically connected to the microcontroller 140, and the positioning module 160 Electrically connected to the microcontroller 140 . When the user uses the handheld controller 100 and moves, the positioning module 160 transmits the detected positioning information to the microcontroller 140 , and then to the electronic device 10 through the transmission module 150 .

在本實施例中，定位模組160可包括一慣性測量單元(Inertial measurement unit, IMU)。舉例而言，定位模組160可以是六軸的慣性測量單元。六軸包含X、Y、Z軸的加速度計以及X、Y、Z軸的陀螺儀。定位模組160也可以是九軸的慣性測量單位。九軸包含X、Y、Z軸的加速度計、X、Y、Z軸的陀螺儀以及X、Y、Z軸的磁力計。換言之，X、Y、Z軸的加速度計用以輸出X、Y、Z軸的加速度值、X、Y、Z軸的陀螺儀用以輸出X、Y、Z軸的角速度值以及X、Y、Z軸的磁力計用以輸出X、Y、Z軸的磁力值。In this embodiment, the positioning module 160 may include an inertial measurement unit (IMU). For example, the positioning module 160 may be a six-axis inertial measurement unit. Six axes include accelerometers for X, Y, and Z axes and gyroscopes for X, Y, and Z axes. The positioning module 160 can also be a nine-axis inertial measurement unit. Nine axes include accelerometers for X, Y, and Z axes, gyroscopes for X, Y, and Z axes, and magnetometers for X, Y, and Z axes. In other words, the accelerometers of the X, Y, and Z axes are used to output the acceleration values of the X, Y, and Z axes, the gyroscopes of the X, Y, and Z axes are used to output the angular velocity values of the X, Y, and Z axes, and the X, Y, and The magnetometer of the Z axis is used to output the magnetic force values of the X, Y, and Z axes.

請參考圖1C至圖1E，在本實施例中，第一本體110可具有相對的一第一端110a與一第二端110b，且連接部120位於第一端110a與第二端110b之間。第一本體110還具有第一握持部111與第二握持部112，且第一握持部111位於連接部120至第一端110a之間，第二握持部112位於連接部120至第二端110b之間。第一握持部111適於被使用者的食指握持，且第二握持部112適於至少被使用者的中指與無名指握持。因此，連接部120至第一端110a之間的距離（即食指的寬度）可小於連接部120至第二端110b之間的距離（即中指及無名指的寬度總和或中指、無名指及小指的寬度總和）。當使用者的手指夾持連接部120時，第一本體110位於使用者的掌心20，且第二本體130位於使用者的掌背30。當使用者的手指夾持連接部120時，第二本體130也可以位於使用者的掌心20，且第一本體110位於使用者的掌背30。Please refer to FIG. 1C to FIG. 1E. In this embodiment, the first body 110 may have a first end 110a and a second end 110b opposite to each other, and the connecting portion 120 is located between the first end 110a and the second end 110b. . The first body 110 also has a first holding portion 111 and a second holding portion 112, and the first holding portion 111 is located between the connecting portion 120 and the first end 110a, and the second holding portion 112 is located between the connecting portion 120 and the first end 110a. between the second ends 110b. The first gripping portion 111 is suitable for being gripped by a user's index finger, and the second gripping portion 112 is suitable for being gripped by at least a user's middle finger and ring finger. Therefore, the distance between the connecting portion 120 and the first end 110a (ie, the width of the index finger) may be smaller than the distance between the connecting portion 120 and the second end 110b (ie, the sum of the widths of the middle finger and the ring finger or the width of the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger). sum). When the user's fingers grip the connecting portion 120 , the first body 110 is located at the palm 20 of the user, and the second body 130 is located at the back of the palm 30 of the user. When the user's fingers clamp the connecting portion 120 , the second body 130 can also be located at the user's palm 20 , and the first body 110 can be located at the back of the user's palm 30 .

請參考圖2A與圖2B，其所繪示的另一個實施例與圖1A的實施例大致相同。兩者的差異在於，手持控制器100的傳輸模組150還包括一天線151，且天線151設置在第二本體130內。當使用者使用手持控制器100並移動時，定位模組160會將所偵測的訊號傳遞至微控制器140，再經由傳輸模組150透過天線151傳遞至電子裝置10。Please refer to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B , another embodiment shown therein is substantially the same as the embodiment in FIG. 1A . The difference between the two is that the transmission module 150 of the handheld controller 100 further includes an antenna 151 , and the antenna 151 is disposed in the second body 130 . When the user uses the handheld controller 100 and moves, the positioning module 160 transmits the detected signal to the microcontroller 140 , and then transmits the detected signal to the electronic device 10 through the transmission module 150 through the antenna 151 .

請參考圖3A與圖3B，其所繪示的另一個實施例與圖1A的實施例大致相同。兩者的差異在於，圖3A及圖3B的手持控制器100還包括一相機模組(camera module)170，且相機模組170設置在第二本體130。相機模組170可作為偵測元件以偵測外界環境，並且由於相機模組170設置在第二本體130，可以避免被手指遮擋。另外，當相機模組170偵測到訊號時，將訊號傳遞至微控制器140，並利用傳輸模組150傳遞至電子裝置10。更詳細而言，基於相機模組170所擷取的影像也可以產生定位資訊。因此，基於定位模組160所產生的定位資訊以及基於相機模組170所擷取的影像而產生的定位資訊，計算出手持控制器100在空間中的座標。Please refer to FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B , another embodiment shown therein is substantially the same as the embodiment in FIG. 1A . The difference between the two is that the handheld controller 100 in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B further includes a camera module 170 , and the camera module 170 is disposed on the second body 130 . The camera module 170 can be used as a detection element to detect the external environment, and since the camera module 170 is arranged on the second body 130, it can avoid being blocked by fingers. In addition, when the camera module 170 detects a signal, it transmits the signal to the microcontroller 140 and transmits the signal to the electronic device 10 through the transmission module 150 . In more detail, positioning information can also be generated based on images captured by the camera module 170 . Therefore, based on the positioning information generated by the positioning module 160 and the positioning information generated based on the images captured by the camera module 170 , the coordinates of the handheld controller 100 in space are calculated.

請參考圖4A與圖4B，其所繪示的另一個實施例與圖1A的實施例大致相同。兩者的差異在於，圖4A及圖4B的手持控制器100還包括一相機模組170，且相機模組170設置在第一本體110。當相機模組170設置在第一本體110時，可作為偵測裝置並偵測使用者臉部或嘴唇狀態等。另外，當相機模組170偵測到訊號時，將訊號傳遞至微控制器140，並利用傳輸模組150傳遞至電子裝置10。Please refer to FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B , another embodiment shown therein is substantially the same as the embodiment in FIG. 1A . The difference between the two is that the handheld controller 100 in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B further includes a camera module 170 , and the camera module 170 is disposed on the first body 110 . When the camera module 170 is installed on the first body 110, it can be used as a detection device to detect the state of the user's face or lips. In addition, when the camera module 170 detects a signal, it transmits the signal to the microcontroller 140 and transmits the signal to the electronic device 10 through the transmission module 150 .

請參考圖5A及圖5B，其所繪示的另一個實施例與圖1A的實施例大致相同。兩者的差異在於，圖5A及圖5B的手持控制器100可包括多個感測元件181。感測元件181可以是至少一按鍵181a、一觸控模組181b或一生物感測器181c。感測元件181可以提供使用者利用手指操作選擇，或偵測手掌大小、手指位置或手勢狀態。當感測元件181偵測到訊號時，感測元件181可將訊號傳遞至微控制器140，並利用傳輸模組150傳遞至電子裝置10。圖5A及圖5B的手持控制器100還可包括震動器182，以提供震動讓使用者感受。Please refer to FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B , another embodiment shown therein is substantially the same as the embodiment in FIG. 1A . The difference between the two is that the handheld controller 100 in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B may include a plurality of sensing elements 181 . The sensing element 181 can be at least one button 181a, a touch module 181b or a biosensor 181c. The sensing element 181 can provide the user with finger operation selection, or detect the palm size, finger position or gesture state. When the sensing element 181 detects a signal, the sensing element 181 can transmit the signal to the microcontroller 140 , and transmit the signal to the electronic device 10 through the transmission module 150 . The handheld controller 100 in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B may further include a vibrator 182 to provide vibration for the user to feel.

請參考圖6A及圖6B，其所繪示的另一個實施例與圖1A的實施例大致相同。兩者的差異在於，圖6A及圖6B的手持控制器100可包括多個光感測器191a，其設置在第一本體110及/或第二本體130上。這些光感測器191a用以偵測外界的光訊號。在本實施例中，這些光感測器191a分布在第一本體110與第二本體130上，以增加可追蹤的體積以及在使用時避免被遮擋。詳細地說，這些光感測器191a可用於偵測由外部的多個光發射器40所發出的光訊號。舉例而言，光發射器40可以發出紅外光。當電子裝置10透過這些光發射器40所發出的光訊號被這些光感測器191a所偵測時，可得知這些光感測器191a的方位。更詳細而言，這些光感測器191a的相對位置是固定的，基於光感測器191a偵測到光訊號的時間差，計算出這些光感測器191a的定位資訊。因此，基於定位模組160所產生的定位資訊以及基於光感測器191a所產生的定位資訊，計算出手持控制器100在空間中的座標。Please refer to FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B , another embodiment shown therein is substantially the same as the embodiment in FIG. 1A . The difference between the two is that the handheld controller 100 in FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B may include a plurality of light sensors 191 a disposed on the first body 110 and/or the second body 130 . The light sensors 191a are used to detect external light signals. In this embodiment, the light sensors 191 a are distributed on the first body 110 and the second body 130 to increase the trackable volume and avoid being blocked during use. In detail, the light sensors 191 a can be used to detect the light signals emitted by the external light emitters 40 . For example, the light emitter 40 can emit infrared light. When the light signals emitted by the electronic device 10 through the light emitters 40 are detected by the light sensors 191a, the orientations of the light sensors 191a can be known. In more detail, the relative positions of the light sensors 191a are fixed, and the location information of the light sensors 191a is calculated based on the time difference between the light signals detected by the light sensors 191a. Therefore, based on the positioning information generated by the positioning module 160 and the positioning information generated by the light sensor 191a, the coordinates of the handheld controller 100 in space are calculated.

請參考圖7A及圖7B，其所繪示的另一個實施例與圖1A的實施例大致相同。兩者的差異在於，圖7A及圖7B的手持控制器100可包括多個光發射器191b，其設置在第一本體110及/或第二本體130上。這些光發射器191b用以提供光訊號至外界。在本實施例中，這些光發射器191b分布在第一本體110與第二本體130上，以增加可追蹤的體積以及在使用時避免被遮擋。舉例而言，光發射器191b可以是一點光源、一點光源陣列或一圖案化光源。詳細地說，這些光發射器191b可用於提供光訊號讓外部的光感測器50偵測。當電子裝置10透過光感測器50(例如是相機模組)偵測這些光發射器191b所提供的光訊號時，可得知這些光發射器191b的方位。由於這些光發射器191b的相對位置是固定的，因此可以基於光感測器50所擷取的影像而計算出這些光發射器191b的定位資訊。因此，基於定位模組160所產生的定位資訊以及基於光發射器191b所產生的定位資訊，計算出手持控制器100在空間中的座標。Please refer to FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B , another embodiment shown therein is substantially the same as the embodiment in FIG. 1A . The difference between the two is that the handheld controller 100 in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B may include a plurality of light emitters 191 b disposed on the first body 110 and/or the second body 130 . The light emitters 191b are used to provide light signals to the outside world. In this embodiment, the light emitters 191b are distributed on the first body 110 and the second body 130 to increase the trackable volume and avoid being blocked during use. For example, the light emitter 191b can be a point light source, an array of point light sources or a patterned light source. In detail, the light emitters 191b can be used to provide light signals for detection by the external light sensor 50 . When the electronic device 10 detects the light signals provided by the light emitters 191b through the light sensor 50 (such as a camera module), the orientation of the light emitters 191b can be obtained. Since the relative positions of the light emitters 191b are fixed, the location information of the light emitters 191b can be calculated based on the images captured by the light sensor 50 . Therefore, based on the positioning information generated by the positioning module 160 and the positioning information generated by the light transmitter 191b, the coordinates of the handheld controller 100 in space are calculated.

綜上所述，在本發明中，由於手持控制器可以利用指夾的方式固定在手上，使用者可以輕易地將手持控制器固定在手上，且即使有較大的動作也不易脫落。另外，由於手指張開的角度有限，且在自然的情況下手指會彎曲，因此手指會一直維持在第一本體與第二本體之間。當使用者不需使用手持控制器時，可以輕鬆地將手持控制器固定在手上而不會掉落。再者，手持控制器可以具有一慣性測量單元、一點光源、一點光源陣列、一圖案化光源、一光感測陣列或是至少一個相機模組，以便於應用至各種定位技術。To sum up, in the present invention, since the hand-held controller can be fixed on the hand by means of finger clips, the user can easily fix the hand-held controller on the hand, and even if there is a large movement, it is not easy to fall off. In addition, since the opening angle of the fingers is limited, and the fingers will bend naturally, the fingers will always be kept between the first body and the second body. When the user does not need to use the handheld controller, the handheld controller can be easily fixed on the hand without falling. Moreover, the handheld controller can have an inertial measurement unit, a point light source, a point light source array, a patterned light source, a light sensing array or at least one camera module, so as to be applied to various positioning technologies.

10:電子裝置 20:掌心 30:掌背 40:光發射器 50:光感測器 100:手持控制器 110:第一本體 110a:第一端 110b:第二端 111:第一握持部 112:第二握持部 120:連接部 130:第二本體 140:微控制器 150:傳輸模組 151:天線 160:定位模組 170:相機模組 181:感測元件 181a:按鈕 181b:觸控元件 181c:生物感測器 182:震動器 191a:光感測器 191b:光發射器10: Electronic device 20: palm 30: palm back 40: Optical transmitter 50: Light sensor 100: handheld controller 110: The first body 110a: first end 110b: second end 111: The first holding part 112: the second grip part 120: connection part 130: The second body 140: microcontroller 150: Transmission module 151: Antenna 160: Positioning module 170: Camera module 181: Sensing element 181a: button 181b: Touch element 181c: Biosensor 182: vibrator 191a: Light sensor 191b: Optical Transmitter

圖1A是本發明的一實施例的手持控制器的示意圖。圖1B是圖1A的手持控制器的控制系統的方塊圖。圖1C是圖1A的手持控制器被夾持在使用者手上的示意圖。圖1D是圖1C的手持控制器被夾持在使用者手上於另一視角的示意圖。圖1E是圖1A的手持控制器成對地被使用者操作的示意圖。圖2A是本發明的另一實施例的手持控制器的示意圖。圖2B是圖2A的手持控制器的控制系統的方塊圖。圖3A是本發明的另一實施例的手持控制器的示意圖。圖3B是圖3A的手持控制器的控制系統的方塊圖。圖4A是本發明的另一實施例的手持控制器被夾持在使用者手上的示意圖。圖4B是圖4A的手持控制器的控制系統的方塊圖。圖5A是本發明的另一實施例的手持控制器被夾持在使用者手上的示意圖。圖5B是圖5A的手持控制器的控制系統的方塊圖。圖6A是本發明的另一實施例的手持控制器的示意圖。圖6B是圖6A的手持控制器的控制系統的方塊圖。圖7A是本發明的另一實施例的手持控制器的示意圖。圖7B是圖7A的手持控制器的控制系統的方塊圖。 FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of a handheld controller according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a block diagram of the control system of the handheld controller of FIG. 1A . FIG. 1C is a schematic diagram of the handheld controller of FIG. 1A being clamped on a user's hand. FIG. 1D is a schematic diagram of the handheld controller of FIG. 1C being clamped on the user's hand from another perspective. FIG. 1E is a schematic diagram of the handheld controllers in FIG. 1A being operated in pairs by a user. FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram of a handheld controller according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2B is a block diagram of the control system of the handheld controller of FIG. 2A. Fig. 3A is a schematic diagram of a handheld controller according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3B is a block diagram of the control system of the handheld controller of FIG. 3A. FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention in which the handheld controller is clamped on the user's hand. FIG. 4B is a block diagram of the control system of the handheld controller of FIG. 4A. FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention with a handheld controller clamped on a user's hand. FIG. 5B is a block diagram of the control system of the handheld controller of FIG. 5A. Fig. 6A is a schematic diagram of a handheld controller according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6B is a block diagram of the control system of the handheld controller of FIG. 6A. Fig. 7A is a schematic diagram of a handheld controller according to another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 7B is a block diagram of the control system of the handheld controller of Fig. 7A.

100:手持控制器 100: handheld controller

110:第一本體 110: The first body

120:連接部 120: connection part

130:第二本體 130: The second body

Claims

A handheld controller suitable for controlling an electronic device, the handheld controller comprising: a first body adapted to be held by a user's hand; a second entity; and A connection part connects the first body and the second body, wherein the second body is electrically connected to the first body through the connection part, and the connection part is suitable for being clamped between fingers of the user.

The handheld controller as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting part transmits signals between the first body and the second body.

The handheld controller as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first body has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the connecting portion is located between the first end and the second end, and the connecting portion is connected to The distance between the first ends is smaller than the distance between the connecting portion and the second end.

The handheld controller according to claim 3, wherein the first body further has a first gripping portion and a second gripping portion, the first gripping portion is located between the connecting portion and the first end, The second gripping part is located between the connecting part and the second end, the first gripping part is suitable for being gripped by the user's index finger, and the second gripping part is suitable for being held by at least the user's Middle finger and ring finger hold.

The handheld controller as claimed in claim 1, wherein when the user's fingers grip the connecting part, the first body is located in the palm of the user, and the second body is located in the back of the palm of the user.

The handheld controller as described in claim 1, further comprising: a microcontroller; a transmission module electrically connected to the microcontroller; and A positioning module, electrically connected to the microcontroller, wherein when the user uses the hand-held controller and moves, the positioning module will transmit the detected positioning information to the microcontroller, and then through the The transmission module is transmitted to the electronic device.

The handheld controller as described in claim 1, further comprising: An antenna is arranged on the second body, and is used for transmitting the signal of the handheld controller to the electronic device through the antenna.

The handheld controller as described in claim 1, further comprising: A camera module is arranged on the second body to detect the external environment.

The handheld controller as described in claim 1, further comprising: A camera module is arranged on the first body to detect the user's facial state.

The handheld controller as described in claim 1, further comprising: At least one sensing element is disposed on the first body to detect the user's finger position or gesture state.

The handheld controller as claimed in claim 10, wherein the sensing element includes at least one button, a touch module or a biosensor.

The handheld controller as described in claim 1, further comprising: A vibrator is arranged on the first body to provide vibration.

The handheld controller as described in claim 1, further comprising: A plurality of light sensors are arranged on the first body and/or the second body to detect external light signals.

The handheld controller as described in claim 1, further comprising: A plurality of light emitters are arranged on the first body and/or the second body to provide light signals to the outside world.