CN1194402A - 同时操作数据处理系统中多个手持控制装置的方法和系统 - Google Patents
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Abstract
控制数据处理系统的方法和系统采用第一和第二无线位置控制设备和控制基本单元。第一无线位置控制设备包括发送第一声载波信号的声传感器,该声载波信号上加有由该设备产生的X-Y位置和/或其它动作控制信号。第二无线位置控制设备包括发送第二声载波信号的声传感器,该声载波信号上加有由第二控制设备产生的X-Y位置和/或其它动作控制信号。第一和第二声载波信号的频率不同。显示控制信号用于驱动显示设备。两个使用者可以同时控制显示设备。
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本发明总的来说涉及数据处理的方法和系统,具体地说涉及数据处理系统的用户接口的改进的方法和系统。更具体地说,本发明涉及同时操作多个显示控制装置如一对游戏棒的改进的方法和系统。
以低廉的价格访问国际互联网具有极大的诱惑力。虽然大多数计算机现在已经预先具有访问国际互联网所需的配置,但是许多家庭目前还没有个人计算机。因此,现在提出了一种很象VCR的数据处理系统,可以与电视机相连,用来代替个人计算机,通过与系统单元关联的常规的遥控设备访问万维网(World Wide Web)。这样的系统能够使电视机实际上变成“Web”应用。采用遥控单元,观看者可以迅速地在常规的电视和国际互联网访问之间进行切换。所有常规的“国际互联网”访问工具和引导功能最好能够装入系统中,这样用户是看不见的。
用于控制Web应用的遥控单元用电池供电,一般包括红外线光源,如发光二极管(LED),它与接收器单元中的光电管配合,传送应用的控制信号。然而,红外线控制不适用于控制计算机游戏,计算机游戏采用游戏棒或手套控制设备,许多这样的游戏包括多个游戏者。当用于相同的物理环境时,多个红外线遥控设备将相互干扰。当连续使用时,红外线光源还造成很可观的电源损耗,从而缩短了电池的寿命。因此,需要通过导线将游戏控制设备直接与计算机相连。然而这是不可取的。这在Web应用中尤其如此,在Web应用中需要降低设备的复杂程度,以及用户所需的机械互连。
因此,本发明的主要目的是提供个人计算机中无线显示控制的方法和系统。
本发明的另一个主要目的是提供计算机游戏的控制系统,包括适合于两个人同时使用和不会相互干扰的一对无线遥控设备。
本发明的第三个目的是采用调谐到不同的非干扰频率的超声波无线控制设备,提高对数据处理系统的控制能力。
本发明的第四个目的是通过取消线控设备,提高计算机系统的娱乐价值。
本发明的第五个目的是提供简单和价格低廉的个人计算机中红外线控制设备的替代物。
本发明的第六个目的是提供数据处理系统中用户接口的改进的方法和系统。
这些目的和其它目的在用于控制数据处理系统的显示设备的系统中体现出来。该系统包括第一和第二无线位置控制设备,如一对游戏棒控制器,以及与数据处理系统关联的控制基本单元,如个人计算机。第一无线位置控制设备包括一个用于发送第一声载波信号的声传感器,该声载波信号上加有由该设备产生的X-Y位置和/或其它动作控制信号。第二无线位置控制设备包括一个用于发送第二声载波信号的声传感器,该声载波信号上加有由第二控制设备产生的X-Y位置和/或其它动作控制信号。第一和第二声载波信号具有不同的频率,在系统环境的物理条件或屏幕窗口的显示特性中是互不干扰的。与数据处理系统关联的控制基本单元包括适当的电路,用于接收和辨别第一和第二声载波信号,以便产生解码的X-Y位置控制信号和/或其它动作控制信号。然后,用解码的X-Y位置控制信号和/或动作控制信号驱动显示设备。具体地说,从第一无线位置控制设备接收的位置控制和动作控制信号使得第一动作和/或事件被显示,而从第二无线位置控制设备接收的位置控制和动作控制信号使得第二动作和/或事件被显示。第一和第二动作或事件便于显示多个游戏者、交互式游戏或练习。
根据本发明,还提供了控制数据处理系统的显示的方法。根据该方法,从相应的第一和第二手持无线控制设备发送上面加有控制信号的第一和第二声载波信号。每台设备是用电池供电的。最好控制信号包括X-Y位置控制信号、动作控制信号或二者都包括。在接收机处,对第一和第二声载波信号进行辨别和处理,以便产生显示控制信号。然后用显示控制信号驱动数据处理系统的显示设备。这样,第一和第二无线控制设备的使用者可以相互配合使用,而不会产生干扰。
通过以下结合附图对实施例的详细描述,可以更好地理解本发明的目的和优点,附图中:
图1A表示与常规的电视机相连以构成“Web”应用的数据处理系统单元;
图1B表示数据处理系统单元的前面板;
图1C表示数据处理系统单元的后面板;
图1D表示与数据处理系统单元关联的遥控单元;
图2是“Web”应用的一个无线游戏棒设备的透视图;
图3是图2的无线游戏棒设备的电路的示意图;
图4是图1的数据处理系统的系统单元的框图;
图5是用于接收由一对无线游戏棒设备产生的控制信号的数据处理系统的接收电路的框图。
实施本发明的具有代表性的计算机环境是“Web”应用。即使如此,本发明也可以应用于任何数据处理系统,甚至可应用于单独使用的游戏设备,而不管实际的计算机、网络或其它系统环境。
具有代表性的数据处理系统或所谓“Web”应用示于图1A-1D和图4。图1A是数据处理系统整体示意图。实例中的数据处理系统100向用户提供价格低廉的硬件,以便访问国际互联网。数据处理系统100包括数据处理单元102。数据处理单元102的大小最好能够装入典型的娱乐中心,并提供个人计算机中能够很容易地找到的全部所需功能,使用户能够浏览国际互联网。此外,数据处理单元102能够提供其它通用功能,如作为应答机或接收传真。
数据处理单元102与显示图形信息的电视104相连。电视104可以是任何普通的电视,尽管具有S输入端子的彩色电视机能够提供更好的图形信息。数据处理单元102可以通过标准的同轴电缆与电视104相连。遥控单元106使用户能够与数据处理单元102联系并控制数据处理单元102。遥控单元106发射红外线信号,该信号最好用不同于控制普通电视机、立体声音响和VCR的红外线遥控设备的代码的控制码调制,以避免干扰。遥控单元106提供常规个人计算机中的指示设备(如鼠标、指针、轨迹球等)的功能,能够在显示器上移动光标和选项。
根据本发明,如图1A所示,还可以提供一个或多个无线遥控设备101和103,用于数据处理系统。无线遥控设备101和103中的每一个产生加在声信号上的控制信号,与红外光不同。无线遥控设备101和103最好采用超声波范围内的载波信号,该频率范围一般被认为是大于20千赫。例如,一个设备的载波频率可以是40千赫,另一个可以是60千赫,因此它们在使用时不会相互干扰。采用超声波载波信号还确保了由无线遥控设备101和103产生的控制信号不干扰由遥控单元106、任何红外线键盘或其它控制设备产生的控制信号。
图1B表示数据处理单元102的前面板。前面板包括用于接收来自遥控单元106的信号和发送红外线信号的红外线窗口108。前面板还包括声传感器窗口109,用于接收来自一个或多个无线控制设备的控制信号,这在以后说明。数据处理单元102可以发送从物体表面反射的红外线信号,使得数据处理单元102自动控制电视104和其它红外线遥控设备。音量控制110用来调整从数据处理单元102中的扬声器或电视104发出的声音。当数据处理单元102通电时,多个发光二极管(LED)指示器112向用户提供指示,用户是否具有信息,是否使用调制解调器/电话线,或数据处理单元102是否需要服务。
图1C表示数据处理单元102的后面板。三根(包括地线)绝缘线114穿过后面板。后面板上的标准的电话插座116和118提供从电话线到调制解调器的输入,并提供向手机(未示出)的输出。后面板还提供标准的计算机键盘连接部分120、鼠标口122、计算机监视器口124、打印机口126和附加的串行口128。这些连接部分用来使数据处理单元102能以常规的个人计算机方式运行。后面板上的游戏口130提供与游戏棒或其它游戏控制设备的有线连接,尽管如前面已经说明并在以下还要说明的那样,设备的前面板包括用于接收声控制信号的窗口109。红外线扩展插座132使将要使用的红外线LED发送红外线信号。话筒插座134使外部话筒与数据处理单元102相连。
作为标准的同轴电缆连接器的视频连接部分136与电视104或盒式磁带录像机(未示出)的视频输入端相连。左右音频插座138与相应的电视104或立体声音响(未示出)的音频输入连接器相连。如果用户具有S端子输入,那么可以用S视频连接部分140与电视104相连,提供比全电视信号更好的图像质量。如果电视104没有视频输入,那么可以将外部频道3/4调制器(未示出)与天线连接部分相连。
图1D表示遥控单元106。与标准的电话键盘相似,遥控单元106包括数字0至9的按钮142,星号(*)和井号(#)。遥控单元106还包括选择观看电视广播的电视按钮144和开始浏览国际互联网或脱机浏览硬盘驱动器的Web按钮146。例如,按下“Web”按钮146将使数据处理单元102起动调制解调器对用户国际互联网服务提供者拨号,并显示国际互联网浏览器的起始屏幕。
最好是跟踪指示或按钮指示的指示设备147包括在遥控单元106中,使用户操纵电视104的显示器上的光标。“向前”和“向后”按钮148和150分别使用户能够进行选择或返回到前一个选择。“帮助”按钮151提供显示的内容帮助。“菜单”按钮152提供将要显示的所选择的内容菜单,“更新”按钮153根据用户输入,更新显示的选择,而起始位置按钮154使用户返回选择的默认显示。“向上翻页”和“向下翻页”按钮156和158使用户能够以显示的大小改变显示的内容,而不是以滚动的方式来改变。信息按钮160使用户能够检索信息。
除了遥控单元106,带有一个集中指示设备的红外线键盘(未示出)可以用来控制数据处理单元102。键盘可以通过加在声载波信号上的控制命令与数据处理单元联系。集中指示设备最好是跟踪点或按钮型指示设备。也可以通过键盘连接部分120利用有线键盘(未示出),通过鼠标口122可以利用如鼠标或轨迹球那样的有线指示设备。当用户具有一个或多个遥控单元106、红外线键盘、有线键盘和/或有线指示设备时,动作设备可以将其它设备锁定,直到经过规定的不动作时期。
如上所述,一个或多个无线遥控设备101和103用于数据处理系统。一种有代表性的无线控制设备是简要地示于图2的游戏棒。众所周知,将信息输入至计算机或控制视频游戏中的图画或目标的运动,采用游戏棒是必要的。游戏棒310包括可旋转地安装在上壳部分314内的旋转座313中的手把312。上壳314与下壳316装在一起。手把312便于用手向计算机输入坐标信息或视频游戏,在两个正交方向上移动手把位置,控制输入坐标信息。因此,手把312便于用手操作,使其围绕旋转座313在任何方向上运动或旋转,以便使控制部分317产生不同的运动,即在X-Y坐标平面上运动。当操纵手把时,控制部分317与开关318、320、322和324接触,产生数字信息。开关相互间隔90度,代表手把312在X-Y坐标平面的+X、-X、+Y和-Y方向上的运动。实际的游戏棒最好不采用图2所示的“物理”开关,而是采用装在万向机构上的一对可变电阻(或电容)来确定游戏棒的位置。两个可变电阻测量游戏棒的X-Y位置,并产生与X-Y平面中的游戏棒位置对应的值。这些信号被送至计算机。游戏棒一般包括操作者实际起动按钮329和330,当按下这些按钮时,控制或起动另外的开关,这些开关将信号送至计算机或游戏机,以便起动一个事件。于是,按钮329和330产生动作控制信号,影响在显示屏上显示的事件或动作。
图3是图2的游戏棒的电路的示意图。电阻网络代表上述一对电阻。电阻网络的输出送至信号处理电路334,该电路还接收起动按钮329和330的输出。信号处理电路334输出一个脉冲信号,该脉冲信号具有代表X-Y位置值的给定位数(例如12位),和代表按钮值的给定位数(例如4位)。该脉冲信号还可以包括一位奇偶检验位。然后,该脉冲信号被送至超声波传感器电路336,用于调制由陶瓷传感器338产生的超声波载波信号。所述电路还包括对设备供电的电池和相关电路340。
操纵游戏棒手把,使得相应的光标、图形指针或其它游戏显示单元在显示设备上做X-Y运动,在这种情况下,显示设备是电视监视器。此外,显示设备也可以是常规的计算机监视器。同样,起动游戏棒上的控制按钮可以使某些显示单元改变状态。游戏棒101和103一般与某些程序源结合使用,如在机器上运行的计算机游戏或其它软件应用程序。
通过游戏棒中的超声波传感器,X-Y位置控制信号和动作控制信号被加在超声波载波信号上。传感器最好是以第一载波频率振动的陶瓷片。用起动按钮产生的X-Y位置控制信号和/或任何动作控制信号进行调制。控制信号通过空中传送至基本单元,基本单元使设备确定各种控制单元的状态。另一操作者可以以类似方式使用控制设备,只是设备中的传感器被调谐到另一载波频率,以便可以同时使用一对设备。
根据本发明,每个无线遥控设备包括一个调谐到不同载波频率的超声波传感器,因此可以同时使用一对控制设备,控制显示器上的图形单元。最好声传感器产生一个超声波载波,使得控制信号听不到。本领域的一般技术人员将理解,游戏棒设备101和103可由两个游戏者同时使用,以便在相互不干扰的情况下改变显示,或可以用遥控单元106产生的任何红外线信号。
现在参照图4,图中画出了数据处理单元102的主要部件。作为常规的个人计算机,数据处理单元102包括具有与系统总线280相连的处理器204和存储器206的母板202。处理器205最好至少是486处理器,工作频率在100兆赫以上。存储器206可以包括高速缓冲存储器和/或视频RAM。处理器205、存储器206和系统总线208以与常规数据处理系统中的相应部件相同的方式工作。
位于母板202上并与系统总线208相连的视频/电视转换器210产生用于计算机监视器的计算机视频信号、全电视信号和S视频信号。视频/电视转换器210的功能可以通过例如Trident TVG9685视频芯片和模拟器件AD722转换器芯片实现。视频/电视转换器210需要装入特殊的操作系统设备驱动器。
母板202上的键盘/遥控接口单元212通过控制器214接收键盘码,而不管是采用有线键盘/指示设备还是红外线键盘/遥控器。红外线遥控单元106发送信号,该信号最终送至串行口作为常规的鼠标或指示设备运动产生的控制信号。遥控单元106上的两个按钮与常规的鼠标上的两个按钮相同,而其余按钮发送对应于红外线键盘上击键的信号。遥控单元106具有由红外线键盘提供的功能。
母板202上的连接器/指示器216提供某些上述数据处理单元102上的连接和指示。其它连接与另外的部件有关,并可在另外的部件上找到。例如,电话插座116和118位于调制解调器222上。连接器/指示器216中的电源指示器由控制器214控制。
示例中母板202以外的部分是电源218、硬盘驱动器220、调制解调器222和扬声器224。除了接收来自控制器214的控制信号以外,电源218是常规的电源,控制器214将关闭给母板202、硬盘驱动器220和调制解调器222的所有电源。电源218根据来自控制器214的信号,能够切断数据处理单元102的电源和重新起动数据处理单元102。
控制器214最好是805X系列中的一种或多种控制器。控制器214接收并处理来自红外线遥控器106、红外线键盘、有线键盘或有线鼠标的输入信号。当采用一个键盘或指示设备时,其它所有的都锁定,直到在规定的时间内无动作。于是,第一键盘或指示设备产生锁定其它所有动作的动作。控制器214还直接控制除指示调制解调器外的全部LED指示器。
硬盘驱动器220含有数据处理单元102用的操作系统和应用软件,最好包括IBM的IBM DOS 7.0;微软公司的Windows 3.1(或更高版本);Netscape通信公司的Navigator(1.0版或更高版本)。硬盘驱动器220上的软件还可以支持SMTP机构,以提供电子邮件,FTP机构,以便于从国际互联网FTP侧传送文件,以及其它TCP/IP,所有这些都是已知的。当然,上述软件指示示意性的。
调制解调器222可以是任何用于常规的数据处理系统的调制解调器,只是最好是支持V.42bis、V.43、V.17 Fax、MNP 1-5和AT命令组的33.6kbps调制解调器。为了使数据处理单元102保持低的高度,调制解调器222最好插入母板202侧面的槽中。调制解调器222与通信链路227相连,通信链路227与国际互联网(未示出)相连。
数据处理单元102还包括接收由控制设备101和103产生的声控制信号。该电路示于图5。接收器最好包括驱动选择前置放大器352的超声波传感器电路350。由传感器接收的声信号被转换成电波形信号,被选择前置放大器352放大,然后施加给一对带通滤波器354和356。滤波器354调谐到控制设备101的载波频率。滤波器356调谐到控制设备103载波频率。因此,滤波器354通过由控制设备101产生的信号,而滤波器356通过由控制设备103产生的信号。滤波器的输出通过一对解调器358和360,解调器去除载波信号。解调器的输出通过解码器362和364,产生用于控制显示设备的经解码的显示控制信号。本领域的一般技术人员应理解,带通滤波器、解调器和解码器电路可以整体或部分地以硬件或软件来实现。
本领域的一般技术人员还应理解,图1A至1D中的部件对于具体应用或实施例来说可以改变。这些改变仍将属于本发明的精神和范围。例如,数据处理系统可以是台式或笔记本式个人计算机,例如IBM(或在OS/2下运行的IBM兼容机)ThinkPad,或Intel x86或Pentium计算机,能够运行Windows 3.1或更高版本。
本发明具有许多有用的优点。利用一对无线控制设备,减少了控制连接器等的数量,使得“Web”应用更实用、更有趣。无线控制设备采用与红外线不同的声能,因此消耗的电能比常规的红外线控制设备少。这是个很大的优点,因为游戏控制设备经常处于通电状态,而不是关断状态。在一对设备中采用超声波传感器允许在互不干扰或干扰其它红外线控制设备的情况下同时使用多个设备。
控制设备采用现有的红外型电子线路,用调谐到不同载波频率的超声波传感器代替红外元件(LED和光电管),这是个优点。用于驱动红外LED(在常规的遥控单元中)的幅度大的信号足以产生相同调制信号的超声波变化。此外,光电管已经进入接收电路的选择前置放大器中,因此,不需要用任何不同方式处理控制信号。
本领域的一般技术人员应理解,本发明不限于一对手持无线设备,系统可以包括多个这样的手持设备,每个被调谐到单独的载波频率。其中一些可以是游戏棒,而另一些可以是游戏手套、指示设备、鼠标等。因此,本发明允许有多个用户控制显示设备,而不是仅两个。本发明可以用于需要多个用户控制显示和/或提供交互信息的场合。
本发明的另一应用是在计算机网络如国际互联网或万维网上玩交互式游戏。一旦上述数据处理系统与这样的网络相连,就将从服务器上下载交互式游戏显示信息。一个或多个游戏者将以上述方式使用无线控制设备,操纵一个或多个游戏单元,最好保持与网络的动态连接。另外,第一个用户可以位于一台计算机处,第二个用户可以位于第二台计算机处。
虽然以上结合具体实施例描述了本发明,但是本领域的一般技术人员应理解,本发明不限于此,在不脱离本发明的精神和范围的前提下可做各种形式和细节的改进。
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1.一种用于控制数据处理系统的显示设备的系统,包括:
第一无线输入设备,该设备包括用于发送上面加有第一控制信号的第一声载波信号的装置;
第二无线输入设备,该设备包括用于发送上面加有第二控制信号的第二声载波信号的装置,第一和第二声载波信号具有不同的频率;
与数据处理系统关联的接收机,包括用于接收和辨别第一和第二声载波信号,以便产生第一和第二显示控制信号的装置;以及
根据第一和第二显示控制信号控制显示设备的装置。
2.根据权利要求1的系统,其特征在于第一输入设备是游戏棒。
3.根据权利要求2的系统,其特征在于第一控制信号包括X-Y位置控制信号,用于控制显示设备上的屏幕单元的X-Y位置。
4.根据权利要求3的系统,其特征在于第一控制信号包括动作控制信号,用于影响显示设备上的事件。
5.根据权利要求2的系统,其特征在于第二无线输入设备是游戏棒。
6.根据权利要求5的系统,其特征在于第一和第二输入设备是用电池供电的。
7.根据权利要求1的系统,其特征在于用于第一无线输入设备发送的装置是陶瓷传感器。
8.根据权利要求1的系统,其特征在于用于辨别第一和第二声载波信号的装置包括第一和第二带通滤波器,第一带通滤波器调谐到第一声载波信号,第二带通滤波器调谐到第二声载波信号。
9.一种能够使第一和第二用户同时控制数据处理系统显示的系统,包括:
第一无线游戏棒,包括用于发送上面加有第一控制信号的第一超声波载波信号的超声波传感器;
第二无线游戏棒,包括用于发送上面加有第二控制信号的第二超声波载波信号的超声波传感器,第一和第二超声波载波信号具有不同的频率;
接收和辨另第一和第二超声波载波信号的电路装置,并据此产生经解码的显示控制信号;以及
根据显示控制信号驱动数据处理系统的显示设备的装置。
10.根据权利要求9的系统,其特征在于第一控制信号包括X-Y位置控制信号,用于控制显示设备上的屏幕单元的X-Y位置。
11.根据权利要求10的系统,其特征在于第一控制信号包括动作控制信号,用于影响显示设备上的事件。
12.根据权利要求9的系统,其特征在于第一和第二无线游戏棒是用电池供电的。
13.根据权利要求9的系统,其特征在于用于第一无线游戏棒发送的装置是陶瓷传感器。
14.根据权利要求9的系统,其特征在于用于辨别第一和第二超声波载波信号的装置包括第一和第二带通滤波器,第一带通滤波器调谐到第一超声波载波信号,第二带通滤波器调谐到第二超声波载波信号。
15.一种控制数据处理系统的方法,包括以下步骤:
发送上面加有第一控制信号的第一超声波载波信号;
发送上面加有第二控制信号的第二超声波载波信号,第一和第二超声波载波信号具有不同的频率;
接收和辨别第一和第二超声波载波信号,以便产生经解码的控制信号;以及
将该经解码的控制信号送至数据处理系统。
16.根据权利要求15的方法,其特征在于第一超声波载波信号是由第一无线位置控制装置产生的。
17.根据权利要求15的方法,其特征在于第二超声波载波信号是由第二无线位置控制装置产生的。
18.根据权利要求15的方法,其特征在于第一控制信号包括X-Y位置控制信号,用于控制显示设备上的屏幕单元的X-Y位置。
19.根据权利要求15的方法,其特征在于第一控制信号包括动作控制信号,用于影响显示设备上的事件。
20.一种用于显示控制系统的输入控制设备,显示控制系统控制数据处理系统的显示,显示控制系统包括接收器,其中输入控制设备包括:
能够在X-Y坐标平面中移动的控制单元;
根据控制单元的位置,产生与X-Y坐标平面中的控制单元位置对应的控制信号的装置;
至少一个控制按钮,用于产生动作控制信号;
向接收器发送被控制信号和动作控制信号调制的声载波信号的装置,从而控制数据处理系统的显示。
21.根据权利要求20的输入控制设备,其特征在于用于发送控制信号的装置是陶瓷传感器。
22.根据权利要求20的输入控制设备,其特征在于控制单元是游戏棒。
23.根据权利要求20的输入控制设备,其特征在于产生控制信号的装置包括一对可变电阻。
24.一种用于控制数据处理系统显示的显示控制系统中的接收器,显示控制系统包括至少一对无线控制设备,该无线控制设备产生加在具有不同频率的第一和第二超声波载波信号上的第一和第二位置控制信号,该接收器包括:
接收上面加有第一和第二位置控制信号的第一和第二超声波载波信号的装置;
与接收装置相连的信号处理装置,用于产生控制数据处理系统显示的第一和第二显示控制信号,信号处理装置包括:
第一带通滤波器装置,与接收装置相连并调谐到第一超声波载波信号的频率,用于滤除第二超声波载波信号;
与第一带通滤波器装置相连的第一解调器,用于去除第一超声波载波信号和产生第一控制信号;
与第一解调器相连的第一解码器,用于接收第一控制信号和产生第一显示控制信号;
第二带通滤波器装置,与接收装置相连并调谐到第二超声波载波信号的频率,用于滤除第一超声波载波信号;
与第二带通滤波器装置相连的第二解调器,用于去除第二超声波载波信号和产生第二控制信号;以及
与第二解调器相连的第二解码器,用于接收第二控制信号和产生第二显示控制信号。
25.根据权利要求24的接收器,其特征在于用于接收的装置是陶瓷传感器。
26根据权利要求24的接收器,其特征在于信号处理装置包括由数据处理系统执行的计算机程序。
27.一种与计算机一起使用的游戏系统,能够使第一和第二游戏系统的用户同时控制计算机的显示,包括:
适于第一用户手持的第一无线游戏棒,包括一个声传感器,用于发送上面加有第一控制信号的第一超声波载波信号;
适于第二用户手持的第二无线游戏棒,包括一个声传感器,用于发送上面加有第二控制信号的第二超声波载波信号,第一和第二超声波载波信号具有不同的频率;以及
接收和辨别第一和第二超声波载波信号的电路装置,并据此产生经解码的显示控制信号,用于控制计算机的显示。
28.一种控制与具有服务器的计算机网络相连的数据处理系统显示的方法,包括以下步骤:
在数据处理系统和服务器之间建立动态连接;
将信息下载到数据处理系统,使第一游戏单元输出在显示器上;
使数据处理系统的至少第一用户使用第一无线控制设备,该第一无线控制设备用于发送上面加有第一控制信号的第一超声波载波信号;
接收和辨别第一超声波载波信号,以便产生经解码的第一显示控制信号;
以及采用经解码的第一显示控制信号驱动显示器,同时保持动态连接,从而操纵第一游戏单元。
29.根据权利要求28的方法进一步包括以下步骤:
使数据处理系统的至少第二用户使用第二无线控制设备,该第二无线控制设备用于发送上面加有第二控制信号的第二超声波载波信号;
接收和辨别第二超声波载波信号,以便产生经解码的第二显示控制信号;
以及采用经解码的第二显示控制信号驱动显示器,同时保持动态连接,从而操纵第二游戏单元。
30.一种数据处理系统的输入控制设备,其特征在于该输入控制设备包括:
控制单元:
根据控制单元的动作产生控制信号的装置;
发送由控制信号调制的声载波信号的装置,由此控制数据处理系统。
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