DE4237867A1 - Cableless computer or video game joystick without pushbuttons - uses free-moving metal ball in enclosure to actuate contacts and trigger infra-red transmission - Google Patents

Cableless computer or video game joystick without pushbuttons - uses free-moving metal ball in enclosure to actuate contacts and trigger infra-red transmission

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DE4237867A1
DE4237867A1 DE4237867A DE4237867A DE4237867A1 DE 4237867 A1 DE4237867 A1 DE 4237867A1 DE 4237867 A DE4237867 A DE 4237867A DE 4237867 A DE4237867 A DE 4237867A DE 4237867 A1 DE4237867 A1 DE 4237867A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H30/00—Remote-control arrangements specially adapted for toys, e.g. for toy vehicles
    • A63H30/02—Electrical arrangements
    • A63H30/04—Electrical arrangements using wireless transmission
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/20—Input arrangements for video game devices
    • A63F13/23—Input arrangements for video game devices for interfacing with the game device, e.g. specific interfaces between game controller and console
    • A63F13/235—Input arrangements for video game devices for interfacing with the game device, e.g. specific interfaces between game controller and console using a wireless connection, e.g. infrared or piconet
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0346—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • A63F13/20—Input arrangements for video game devices
    • A63F13/24—Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • A63F13/20—Input arrangements for video game devices
    • A63F13/24—Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
    • A63F13/245—Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles specially adapted to a particular type of game, e.g. steering wheels
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/10—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals
    • A63F2300/1025—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals details of the interface with the game device, e.g. USB version detection
    • A63F2300/1031—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals details of the interface with the game device, e.g. USB version detection using a wireless connection, e.g. Bluetooth, infrared connections
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • A63F2300/10—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals
    • A63F2300/1043—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals being characterized by constructional details
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/10—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals
    • A63F2300/1062—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals being specially adapted to a type of game, e.g. steering wheel

Abstract

The metal ball (3) is contained in a V-shaped angled tube with spring contacts (5) covered by plastics film (6) on the inner face. Tube ends are closed (9) and contain plastic foam inserts (4) to ensure good contact. Contacts are mounted on a post (7) with insulator spacers (8) and are coupled to an infra-red transmitter to send commands to a video game or computer when the contacts are actuated by metal ball. USE/ADVANTAGE - Avoids cable connection and provides interesting effects in video-games.

Description

Es ist seit langem bekannt und üblich, z. B. Videogeräte und Fernsehgeräte mittels kabelloser Fernbedienung - Sender zu steuern. Auch gibt es seit kurzem Fernbedienungen - Sender für z. B. Videospielcomputer, auch Infrarot-Joystick genannt. Der Sender ist in einem Joypad integriert und durch Betätigen von Kontakten per Hand, z. B. Knöpfe drücken, entsteht ein Signal für einen Steuerbefehl der Sender übermittelt das Signal für den Steuerbefehl, z. B. mit Infrarot an den Empfänger der z. B. mit dem Videospielcomputer verbunden ist, nun führt der z. B. Videospielcomputer den Befehl aus und im Monitor oder Bildschirm wird z. B. ein Gegenstand und/oder eine Figur ggfs. dreidimensional bewegt.It has long been known and common, e.g. B. Video devices and televisions using wireless Remote control - control transmitter. Remote controls - transmitters for e.g. B. video game computer, also called infrared joystick. The transmitter is in a joypad integrated and by operating contacts by hand, e.g. B. Pressing buttons creates a Signal for a control command the transmitter transmits the signal for the control command, e.g. B. with infrared to the receiver of the z. B. is connected to the video game computer, now leads the z. B. video game computer the command and in the monitor or screen z. B. an object and / or a figure may be moved three-dimensionally.

Nun ist es bei einem z. B. Joystick/Joypad nötig eine Vielzahl von z. B. Knöpfen zu drücken, um mit einem Videospielcomputer zu spielen, also z. B. bei einem Videospiel mit Flugzeugen, müßen z. B. Knöpfe gedrückt werden um das Flugzeug, im Monitor und/oder Bildschirm, ggfs. dreidimensional zu steuern. Dabei ist eine solche Steuerung sehr unrealistisch, denn bei einem richtigen Flugzeug ist zum Steuern der Richtung z. B. links-rechts, rauf-runter ein "Steuerlenkrad" vorhanden.Now it is at a z. B. Joystick / Joypad necessary a variety of z. B. press buttons to play with a video game computer, e.g. B. in a video game with airplanes, need z. B. buttons are pressed around the aircraft, in the monitor and / or screen, if necessary to control three-dimensionally. Such control is very unrealistic, because with a real airplane to control the direction z. B. left-right, up-down a "steering wheel" available.

Diese Probleme werden durch die im Patentanspruch aufgeführten Merkmale gelöst. Die mit der Erfindung erzielten Vorteile bestehen insbesondere darin, daß statt eine Vielzahl von Knöpfen zu drücken nun nur noch der Sender verschwenkt werden muß und ein Signal für einen Steuerbefehl wird übermittelt. Dadurch kann der Sender jeder beliebigen Form angepaßt werden und ein z. B. Videospiel ist sehr realistisch. Bei einem z. B. Videospiel mit Flugzeugen ist der Sender z. B. ein "Steuerlenkrad" aus einem Flugzeug.These problems are solved by the features listed in the claim. The advantages achieved with the invention are, in particular, that instead of a variety pushing buttons now only the transmitter has to be pivoted and a signal for a control command is transmitted. This allows the transmitter to be adapted to any shape be and a z. B. Video game is very realistic. With a z. B. video game with Aircraft is the transmitter z. B. a "steering wheel" from an airplane.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und werden im folgenden näher beschrieben.Embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are in following described in more detail.

Fig. 1 Originalgröße und Längsschnitt des Ausführungsbeispiels. Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel befindet sich eine Metallkugel in einem Winkelrohr. Wird nun der Sender zur Seite geneigt, rollt die Kugel zu den Federstahlstreifen, es entsteht ein Kontakt und löst einen Steuerbefehl aus. Fig. 1 original size and longitudinal section of the embodiment. In the exemplary embodiment, there is a metal ball in an angle tube. If the transmitter is now tilted to the side, the ball rolls to the spring steel strips, contact is made and triggers a control command.

Punkt 3: MetallkugelPoint 3 : metal ball

Punkt 4: Schaumstoffstreifen zum Verhindern von Klappergeräuschen und für besseren Kontakt.Point 4 : Foam strips to prevent rattling noises and for better contact.

Punkt 5: Federstahlstreifen für den Kontakt zum Steuerbefehl auslösen.Point 5 : Trigger spring steel strips for the contact to the control command.

Punkt 6: Folie, die zur Isolierung auf den Federstahlstreifen aufgeklebt ist.Point 6 : foil that is glued to the spring steel strip for insulation.

Punkt 7: Stab zum Befestigen der FederstahlstreifenPoint 7 : rod for attaching the spring steel strips

Punkt 8: Kunststoffplättchen zum Isolieren und zum Abstandhalten der FederstahlstreifenPoint 8 : Plastic plates for isolating and keeping the spring steel strips apart

Punkt 9: Deckel zum Verschließen des RohresPoint 9 : cover for closing the pipe

Fig. 2 Ausführungsbeispiel eine Seite und von oben gesehen Fig. 2 embodiment one side and seen from above

Fig. 3 Rohr mit Öffnung für die Federstahlstreifen. Fig. 3 tube with opening for the spring steel strips.

Claims (1)

Sender zur kabellosen Übermittlung von Steuerbefehlen durch ggfs. Infrarot und durch ggfs. Drücken eines Knopfes per Hand, entstehen durch die Kontakte des Knopfes Signale, die über ggfs. Infrarot zum Empfänger übermittelt werden und der Empfänger empfängt die durch ggfs. Infrarot übermittelten Steuerbefehle und leitet die Signale der Steuerbefehle zu dem Steuerbefehl ausführenden Teil dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Sender zur kabellosen Übermittlung von Steuerbefehlen durch ggfs. Infrarot und durch Betätigen eines Kontaktes über ein Masseelement, daß bei ggfs. dreidimensionaler Verschwenkung des Senders ausschlägt und dadurch die Kontakte betätigt und so Signale für Steuerbefehle entstehen, die über ggfs. Infrarot zum Empfänger übermittelt werden und der Empfänger leitet die übermitelten Signale zu dem Steuerbefehl ausführenden Teil, ggfs. Computeranlage.Transmitters for the wireless transmission of control commands by possibly infrared and by pressing a button by hand if necessary, the contacts of the button generate signals which are transmitted to the receiver via possibly infrared and the receiver receives and directs the control commands transmitted by possibly infrared the signals of the control commands to the part carrying out the control command, characterized in that the transmitter for wireless transmission of control commands by infrared, if necessary, and by actuating a contact via a mass element, which deflects when there is a three-dimensional pivoting of the transmitter and thereby actuates the contacts and thus signals arise for control commands which may be transmitted to the receiver via infrared and the receiver directs the transmitted signals to the part executing the control command, possibly a computer system.
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