FR2826589A1 - DEVICE FOR IMPROVING THE PROGRESSIVE ANALOGUE JOYSTICKS OF GAMES AND COMPUTER CONTROLLERS - Google Patents

DEVICE FOR IMPROVING THE PROGRESSIVE ANALOGUE JOYSTICKS OF GAMES AND COMPUTER CONTROLLERS Download PDF

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FR2826589A1
FR2826589A1 FR0108486A FR0108486A FR2826589A1 FR 2826589 A1 FR2826589 A1 FR 2826589A1 FR 0108486 A FR0108486 A FR 0108486A FR 0108486 A FR0108486 A FR 0108486A FR 2826589 A1 FR2826589 A1 FR 2826589A1
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Olivier Remi Yvon Aresi
Samuel Leonce Duplan
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    • 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
    • A63F13/24—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
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/90—Constructional details or arrangements of video game devices not provided for in groups A63F13/20 or A63F13/25, e.g. housing, wiring, connections or cabinets
    • A63F13/98—Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers
    • 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
    • A63F2300/1043—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

Abstract

The invention relates to an adaptive, removable device that is used to improve the smooth engagement of analogue joysticks. The inventive device, once installed on the joystick, forces the user gradually to increase the force that he/she exerts on the joystick in order to increase the inclination of said joystick. The device consists of a body (1) which is made from a compressible elastic material and which is characterised in that it comprises a central opening (2) which is used to install said device on, or remove it from, the joystick (4+5) by means of elasticity. Once the device has been installed, the joystick lever (5) passes through the centre of the body (1) thereof, said body being compressed between the projecting part (4) and the housing (6) of the joystick (4+5). When the user tilts the joystick (4+5), he/she exerts a counteracting force to that from the body of the device (1). According to the invention, the device is intended, in particular, to improve the smooth engagement of analogue joysticks of gamepad-type levers for computer and game consoles.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif permettant d'améliorer la progressivité des joysticks analogiques des manettes de consoles de jeu ou d'ordinateur, permettant ainsi une meilleure interface homme/machine.  The present invention relates to a device making it possible to improve the progressiveness of the analog joysticks of the joysticks of game consoles or computers, thus allowing a better man / machine interface.

Les joysticks analogiques fonctionnent de la manière suivante, le joystick est programmé pour avoir une action précise à l'écran, il est inclinable dans toutes les directions, à chaque direction peut correspondre une action. L'action à l'écran est proportionnelle au degré d'inclinaison du joystick.  Analog joysticks work in the following way, the joystick is programmed to have a precise action on the screen, it is tiltable in all directions, each action can correspond to an action. The action on the screen is proportional to the degree of tilt of the joystick.

L'action maximale correspond à la butée du joystick. The maximum action corresponds to the joystick stop.

Le joystick analogique est muni d'un ressort de rappel qui le remet en position neutre dès qu'on le lâche, interrompant ainsi l'action à l'écran.  The analog joystick is fitted with a return spring which returns it to the neutral position as soon as it is released, thereby interrupting the action on the screen.

La valeur de résistance de ce ressort ne varie pas quel que soit le degré d'inclinaison du joystick. De ce fait il est difficile pour l'utilisateur de doser l'action car le joystick n'offre pas une résistance croissante et progressive comme le fait par exemple une pédale ou un levier de frein. The resistance value of this spring does not vary regardless of the degree of inclination of the joystick. Therefore it is difficult for the user to measure the action because the joystick does not offer an increasing and progressive resistance as does for example a pedal or a brake lever.

Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de remédier à ce problème. Il se présente sous la forme d'une rondelle de matière synthétique ou naturelle compressible et élastique présentant un orifice central qui permet de l'enfiler sur le joystick par élasticité. Après installation le dispositif est coincé entre le bâti et la partie proéminente du joystick, il est traversé en son centre par le levier du joystick. De ce fait il a un rôle de ressort sur 3600.  The device according to the invention overcomes this problem. It is in the form of a washer of synthetic or natural compressible and elastic material having a central hole which allows it to be threaded on the joystick by elasticity. After installation the device is wedged between the frame and the protruding part of the joystick, it is crossed in its center by the joystick lever. Therefore it has a role of spring on 3600.

Dorénavant l'utilisateur doit progressivement augmenter la force qu'il exerce sur le joystick pour l'incliner jusqu'à une force maximale qui correspond à la butée du joystick et à l'action maximale à l'écran.  From now on the user must gradually increase the force he exerts on the joystick to tilt it up to a maximum force which corresponds to the stop of the joystick and the maximum action on the screen.

Selon des modes particuliers de réalisation : - l'orifice central peut avoir un diamètre inférieur à celui du levier du joystick - Le dispositif peut être de base circulaire ou polygonale d'un diamètre maximum égal au diamètre du bâti du joystick.  According to particular embodiments: - the central orifice can have a diameter smaller than that of the joystick lever - The device can be circular or polygonal with a maximum diameter equal to the diameter of the joystick frame.

- Le dispositif peut être de base circulaire ou polygonale d'un diamètre minimum égal à 1,7 fois le diamètre du levier du joystick. - The device can be circular or polygonal with a minimum diameter equal to 1.7 times the diameter of the joystick lever.

- L'épaisseur du dispositif peut être choisie en fonction de la compressibilité de la matière qui le constitue, avec une valeur maximale égale à 2 fois la hauteur du levier du joystick.  - The thickness of the device can be chosen according to the compressibility of the material which constitutes it, with a maximum value equal to 2 times the height of the joystick lever.

- Un biseau peut être pratiqué sur le périmètre supérieur du dispositif. - A bevel can be made on the upper perimeter of the device.

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Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention : La figure 1 représente le dispositif de l'invention en vue de dessus.  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention: Figure 1 shows the device of the invention in top view.

La figure 2 représente le dispositif de l'invention en vue de face, avec côtes comparatives à la figure 4. FIG. 2 represents the device of the invention in front view, with comparative dimensions in FIG. 4.

La figure 3 représente en coupe une variante du dispositif après installation. Figure 3 shows in section a variant of the device after installation.

La figure 4 représente en coupe le dispositif après installation, avec côtes comparatives à la figure 2. FIG. 4 represents in section the device after installation, with comparative dimensions in FIG. 2.

En référence à ces dessins, le corps (1) du dispositif est constitué de matière compressible et élastique, il présente un orifice central (2) qui permet le passage de la partie proéminente (4) du joystick (4+5) par élasticité lors de l'installation.  With reference to these drawings, the body (1) of the device is made of compressible and elastic material, it has a central orifice (2) which allows the passage of the prominent part (4) of the joystick (4 + 5) by elasticity during of the installation.

Après installation le dispositif est coincé entre la partie proéminente (4) et le bâti (6) du joystick, il est traversé en son centre (2) par le levier (5) du joystick (4+5). Le dispositif est alors solidaire du joystick (4+5) mais pas du bâti (6).  After installation the device is wedged between the prominent part (4) and the frame (6) of the joystick, it is crossed in its center (2) by the lever (5) of the joystick (4 + 5). The device is then secured to the joystick (4 + 5) but not to the frame (6).

Lorsque l'utilisateur incline le joystick (4+5) il exerce une force antagoniste à celle du corps du dispositif (1), de ce fait le dispositif a un rôle de ressort sur 360 . When the user tilts the joystick (4 + 5) it exerts a force antagonistic to that of the body of the device (1), therefore the device has a role of spring on 360.

Le diamètre (y) de l'orifice central (2) est inférieur au diamètre (y') du levier (5) afin d'éviter tout jeu entre les deux parties. The diameter (y) of the central orifice (2) is less than the diameter (y ') of the lever (5) in order to avoid any play between the two parts.

La base du dispositif est circulaire d'un diamètre (x) maximum égal au diamètre (x') du bâti (6) du joystick afin d'éviter tout contact entre le corps (1) du dispositif et d'autres touches de la manette.  The base of the device is circular with a maximum diameter (x) equal to the diameter (x ') of the frame (6) of the joystick in order to avoid any contact between the body (1) of the device and other keys of the joystick .

Selon une variante non illustrée, la base du dispositif peut être polygonale.  According to a variant not illustrated, the base of the device can be polygonal.

Dans la forme de réalisation selon la figure 3, le diamètre (x) de la base du dispositif a une valeur minimale égale à 1,7 fois le diamètre (y') du levier (5) de joystick, afin d'éviter tout déchirement du corps (1) du dispositif lors de l'installation.  In the embodiment according to FIG. 3, the diameter (x) of the base of the device has a minimum value equal to 1.7 times the diameter (y ') of the joystick lever (5), in order to avoid any tearing from the body (1) of the device during installation.

L'épaisseur (e) du dispositif sera choisie en fonction de la compressibilité de la matière constituant le corps (1) du dispositif, avec une valeur maximale égale à 2 fois la distance (e') entre la partie proéminente (4) et le bâti (6) du joystick, afin d'avoir une installation aisée et une bonne souplesse de fonctionnement.  The thickness (e) of the device will be chosen according to the compressibility of the material constituting the body (1) of the device, with a maximum value equal to 2 times the distance (e ') between the prominent part (4) and the frame (6) of the joystick, in order to have an easy installation and a good flexibility of operation.

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Un biseau (3) d'un angle (a) est pratiqué sur le périmètre supérieur du dispositif lorsque le diamètre (x) du dispositif est supérieur au diamètre (z') de la partie préhensible (4) du joystick, pour une meilleure ergonomie et pour limiter l'usure de la matière au niveau du périmètre supérieur.  A bevel (3) of an angle (a) is made on the upper perimeter of the device when the diameter (x) of the device is greater than the diameter (z ') of the gripping part (4) of the joystick, for better ergonomics and to limit the wear of the material at the upper perimeter.

A titre d'exemple non limitatif : - Le dispositif sera usiné dans du néoprène de type tranché d'épaisseur 7,8 mm avec une face supérieure lisse et une face inférieure Iycra.  By way of nonlimiting example: - The device will be machined in neoprene of the sliced type of thickness 7.8 mm with a smooth upper face and an Iycra lower face.

- Le dispositif aura les dimensions suivantes : diamètre (x) du corps (1) : 26 mm diamètre (y) de l'orifice central (2) : 8 mm épaisseur (e) : 7,8 mm
Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à améliorer la progressivité des joysticks analogiques des manettes de console de jeu ou d'ordinateur.- The device will have the following dimensions: diameter (x) of the body (1): 26 mm diameter (y) of the central orifice (2): 8 mm thickness (e): 7.8 mm
The device according to the invention is particularly intended to improve the progressiveness of the analog joysticks of the game console or computer joysticks.

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Revendicationsclaims 1) Dispositif permettant d'améliorer la progressivité des joysticks analogiques caractérisé par son corps (1) constitué de matière compressible et élastique présentant un orifice central (2) qui permet de l'enfiler sur le joystick (4+5) par élasticité. 1) Device making it possible to improve the progressiveness of analog joysticks characterized by its body (1) made of compressible and elastic material having a central orifice (2) which makes it possible to thread it on the joystick (4 + 5) by elasticity. 2) Dispositif selon la revendication 1) caractérisé en ce que son orifice central (2) a un diamètre (y) inférieur au diamètre (y') du levier (5) du joystick (4+5).  2) Device according to claim 1) characterized in that its central orifice (2) has a diameter (y) less than the diameter (y ') of the lever (5) of the joystick (4 + 5). 3) Dispositif selon les revendications 1) et 2) caractérisé par un corps (1) de base circulaire ou polygonale d'un diamètre (x) maximum, égal au diamètre (x') du bâti (6) du joystick (4+5).  3) Device according to claims 1) and 2) characterized by a body (1) of circular or polygonal base with a diameter (x) maximum, equal to the diameter (x ') of the frame (6) of the joystick (4 + 5 ). 4) Dispositif selon les revendications 1) et 2) caractérisé par un corps (1) de base circulaire ou polygonale d'un diamètre (x) minimum, égal à 1.7 fois le diamètre (y') du levier (5) du joystick (4+5).  4) Device according to claims 1) and 2) characterized by a body (1) of circular or polygonal base with a minimum diameter (x), equal to 1.7 times the diameter (y ') of the lever (5) of the joystick ( 4 + 5). 5) Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que son épaisseur (e) est choisie en fonction de la compressibilité de la matière qui le constitue.  5) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that its thickness (e) is chosen as a function of the compressibility of the material which constitutes it. 6) Dispositif selon la revendication 3) caractérisé par un biseau (3) d'un angle (a) pratiqué sur le périmètre supérieur du dispositif.  6) Device according to claim 3) characterized by a bevel (3) of an angle (a) formed on the upper perimeter of the device. 7) Dispositif selon la revendication 1) caractérisé en ce que, après installation, il est traversé en son centre (2) par le levier (5) et coincé entre la partie proéminente (4) et le bâti (6).  7) Device according to claim 1) characterized in that, after installation, it is crossed in its center (2) by the lever (5) and wedged between the prominent part (4) and the frame (6).
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