FI13469Y1 - Claw game controller - Google Patents

Abstract

Game controller intended specifically, but not exclusively, for playing computer and console games. The game controller is used with two hands and the game controller comprises an upper surface (7), a front surface (8), a lower surface (9) and a rear surface (10). In a position of use, the front surface (8) is further from the body and the rear surface (10) is closer to the body. The game controller is characterized in that the game controller's upper surface (7) exhibits only analog joysticks (1, 2) and all function buttons (4), crosshair buttons (3) and bumper/trigger type buttons (5, 6) on the game controller are operated without moving the thumbs from the analog joysticks (1, 2) on the upper surface, and that the front surface (8) of the game controller has the function buttons (4) and the joystick buttons (3), which are operated with the left and right index fingers, and the lower surface of the game controller (9 ) features the bumper/trigger type buttons (5, 6), which are operated with the left and right middle fingers.

Description

CLAW GAME CONTROLLER

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates particularly, but not exclusively, to a game controller intended for playing computer and console games.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

To play computer and console games, game controllers are used whose basic operating principle and user interface are standardized to guarantee compatibility.

There are many different designs of game controllers, but they are used with standardized buttons and analog sticks, and their placement in the controllers is standardized on the top and front surfaces of the game controller.

As games have developed, playing and managing game characters has become even more complicated. We have moved to three-dimensional game worlds where complex simultaneous actions are performed, often competing in real time against other human players. Analog switches and additional buttons have been added to the controllers, but the operating principle of the game controllers has remained unchanged and the use of increased simultaneous functions is no longer possible with a standard game controller, its button layout and game grip.

N These limitations have caused a situation where players use standard controllers

N with a special claw grip that enables several simultaneous functions

Using S 30. However, the standard game controller is designed to be used with a standard grip and

The N claw grip causes stress injuries to the player's fingers, wrists and arms. The grip is also not optimal for gaming because the buttons have to be used on the sides of the fingers and the buttons do not hit the ends of the fingers. These ergonomic and functional

S problems make playing difficult and slow.

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PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the Claw game controller according to the invention is to solve the problems of the standard game controller and claw game grip according to the known technology presented above. The Claw game controller enables playing with a customized claw grip, avoiding the functional and ergonomic problems and limitations of a standard controller.

The Claw game controller maintains the compatibility of the standard game controller, but changes the layout of the button surfaces of the game controller so that the functional and ergonomic problems and limitations of playing with a claw grip are removed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

When playing with a standard game controller according to known technology and its standard game grip, the control of the movement and gaze of the game character with the analog sticks is interrupted because the thumbs are also used to press the grid and function buttons on the upper surface.

During movement and gaze control, the player can only use the buttons on the buttons and the bumper/trigger-type buttons on the front surface of the controller. This limits what simultaneous actions the player can perform in the game. This is especially harmful in competitive gaming, where a player with a standard game controller and a standard game grip becomes the underdog due to these limitations. ’ Claw grip tries to solve standard grip problems with known technology

When playing with a standard game controller according to N. The gameplay of the controller is changed so that

N's wrists are turned at an angle, so that the sides of the index fingers reach to press the upper surface

S 30 function buttons and middle fingers reach to press front surface bumper/trigger type

N buttons. x a

Thanks to the O Claw grip, the player does not have to move their thumbs away from the analog frets

S to press the grid and action buttons on the top surface, and then the player can

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However, a standard game controller according to known technology is designed to be used with a standard grip, and the claw grip causes stress injuries to the player's fingers, wrists and arms. The grid and function buttons on the upper surface also have to be pressed on the sides of the index fingers. The bumper/trigger type buttons on the front surface have to be pressed with the middle fingers, which do not hit the ends of the middle fingers in the claw grip. These ergonomic and functional problems make gaming difficult and slow.

The Claw game controller according to the invention solves the problems of the standard game controller and the claw game grip according to known technology. The function buttons and grid buttons on the upper surface are located on the front surface of the controller, where they are easy to use with your index fingers. The bumperf/trigger-type buttons on the front surface are located on the lower surface of the controller, where they are used with the middle fingers.

During movement and eye control (left and right analog stick), the player has all the buttons (14 pcs) used for playing with the controller. The Claw game controller enables playing with an optimal claw grip so that the functional and ergonomic problems and limitations of the standard game controller and claw game grip according to known technology are avoided. The player's wrists remain in a straight position and the controller has a natural grip.

PICTURE LIST

In the following, the invention is explained in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

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N Figure 1 shows a standard game controller according to known technology, with a standard game grip.

S 30 Figure 2 shows a standard gaming controller according to known technology, with a claw grip.

N Figure 3 shows the Claw game controller according to the invention with a customized claw

E with game grip. o Figure 4 shows a standard game controller according to known technology.

S Figure 5 shows a standard game controller according to known technology.

O 35 Figure 6 shows the Claw game controller according to the invention. > Figure 7 shows the Claw game controller according to the invention.

Figure 8 shows the Claw game controller according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A standard game controller according to known technology has an upper surface, a lower surface, a front surface and a back surface. In the operating position, the front surface is located farther from the body and the back surface is located closer to the body.

In a standard game controller according to known technology (prior art), two analog sticks (1,2), four cross buttons (3), four function buttons (4) and four bumperf/trigger type buttons (5,6) are used for playing. Game controllers also have other buttons, which are used, for example, to open game menus or change controller settings. These buttons are not directly used for playing. The design and technical implementation of analog sticks and buttons vary in controllers from different manufacturers.

The analog knobs (1,2) on the upper surface (7) have an additional button function when the knob is pressed to the bottom towards the upper surface of the controller. On the upper surface (7), the grid buttons (3) are usually located on the left side and the function buttons (4) on the right side. The buttons located on the front surface (8) are commonly called bumper or trigger-type buttons (5,6). The bumper-type button works like a normal button, i.e. recognizes a single press.

The trigger-type button is analog and recognizes how deeply the button is pressed.

Generally, the upper buttons on the front surface (8) are bumper-type and the lower ones are trigger-type. In some controllers, all buttons on the front surface (8) are bumper-type.

Figure 4 and Figure 5 show button surfaces and buttons of a standard game controller (prior art) according to known technology. The button surfaces of the standard game controller are the top surface (7) and the front surface; (8). On the upper surface (7) there are analog buttons (1,2), grid buttons (3) and function buttons (4).

N Bumper/trigger type buttons (5,6) are located on the front surface (8). The back surface (10) is

N user side.

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N Figure 1 shows the principle of a standard game controller according to known technology (prior art)

E from use with a standard game grip. In operating position o, the right and left hands grasp the game controller from the user's side, i.e. from the back (10), so that both hands

S thumbs are placed on the analog sticks (1,2) on the top surface (7) of the game controller,

O 35 for grid buttons (3) or function buttons (4), the index fingers are placed on the bumper/ > trigger-type buttons (5,6) on the front surface (8).

Figure 2 shows the principle of using a standard game controller (prior art) according to current technology with a claw grip. In the operating position, the right and left hands grasp the game controller 5 from the user's side, i.e. the back side (10), so that the thumbs of both hands are placed on the analog buttons (1,2) on the top surface of the game controller, the sides of the index fingers are placed on the grid buttons (3) and function buttons (4) on the top surface, the middle fingers on the front surface bumper/ for trigger-type buttons (5,6).

Figure 6, Figure 7 and Figure 8 show the Claw game controller according to the invention. In the Claw game controller, only the analog pins (1,2) are located on the top surface (7). The grid buttons (3) and function buttons (4) are located on the front surface (8). Bumper/trigger type buttons (5,6) are located on the bottom surface (9). The back surface (10) is the user side.

Figure 3 shows the principle of using the Claw game controller according to the invention. In the operating position, the right and left hands grasp the game controller from the user's side, i.e. from the back (10), so that the thumbs of both hands are placed on the analog sticks (1,2) on the top surface (7) of the game controller. The index fingers are placed on the grid buttons (3) and function buttons (4) on the front surface (8). Middle fingers for the bumper/trigger type buttons (5,6) on the lower surface (9).

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Claims (1)

PROTECTION REQUIREMENT 1. A game controller intended specifically, but not exclusively, for playing computer and console games. The game controller is used with two hands and the game controller has an upper surface (7), a front surface (8), a lower surface (9) and a back surface (10). In the operating position, the front surface (8) is located farther from the body and the rear surface (10) is located closer to the body. The game controller is known for the fact that only the analog sticks (1,2) are located on the top surface (7) of the game controller and all function buttons (4), grid buttons (3) and bumperf/trigger type buttons (5,6) of the game controller are used without moving the thumbs away from the top surface from the analog tracks (1,2), and that the function buttons (4) and grid buttons (3), which are used with the left and right index fingers, are located on the front surface (8) of the game controller, and the bumper/trigger type buttons (5,6) are located on the bottom surface of the game controller (9) , which are used with the left and right middle fingers. N N O N O <Q 30 00 N I Ao 2 o + O o N S 35 N >”