FR2849227A1 - User interface for electronic games, comprises thin display screen with tactile detection tile superimposed on user side also handle which houses control circuits able to respond to tactile detector - Google Patents

User interface for electronic games, comprises thin display screen with tactile detection tile superimposed on user side also handle which houses control circuits able to respond to tactile detector Download PDF

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FR2849227A1
FR2849227A1 FR0216077A FR0216077A FR2849227A1 FR 2849227 A1 FR2849227 A1 FR 2849227A1 FR 0216077 A FR0216077 A FR 0216077A FR 0216077 A FR0216077 A FR 0216077A FR 2849227 A1 FR2849227 A1 FR 2849227A1
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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
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    • 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
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    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • A63F13/2145—Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads the surface being also a display device, e.g. touch screens
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    • A63F13/533—Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game for prompting the player, e.g. by displaying a game menu
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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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
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Abstract

The user interface consists of a thin display screen (10) which has a tactile detection tile on the user side able to respond to user touch in order to change the order of cards and exchange them with other players or a virtual card table. The screen has a validation button (22) and a handle (20) which houses control circuits able to respond to the detection tile and interface with a central system such as a personal computer An Independent claim is also included for : An electronic game system which has a central unit with screen to show card table and a number of the user interfaces

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La présente invention concerne d'une façon générale le domaine des jeux électroniques, et en particulier une nouvelle interface utilisateur pour des jeux de cartes, jeux de société mettant en jeu des cartes, etc mis en 5 oeuvre par programme sur une console ou plateforme de jeu dédiée, ou encore sur un ordinateur personnel.  The present invention relates generally to the field of electronic games, and in particular to a new user interface for card games, board games involving cards, etc. implemented by program on a console or platform. dedicated game, or even on a personal computer.

D'une façon générale, les jeux de cartes actuels ne bénéficient que très peu de l'innovation technologique apportée dans le domaine des jeux électroniques Ainsi 10 existe-t-il actuellement d'une part les jeux de cartes en papier cartonné qui présentent l'inconvénient de prendre de la place, sachant qu'il est nécessaire d'avoir autant de jeu de cartes que de type de jeux (Bridge, Tarot, 7 familles, etc), et d'autre part les jeux de cartes 15 électroniques sur des écrans virtuels, qui sont utilisés principalement avec une souris et le cas échéant un clavier alphanumérique.  Generally speaking, current card games benefit very little from the technological innovation brought about in the field of electronic games. Thus there are currently, on the one hand, cardboard card games which present the disadvantage of taking up space, knowing that it is necessary to have as many decks of cards as there are types of decks (Bridge, Tarot, 7 families, etc.), and on the other hand the decks of electronic cards on virtual screens, which are mainly used with a mouse and, where appropriate, an alphanumeric keyboard.

Ainsi ces derniers n'offrent pas la convivialité qu'offrent les jeux de cartes classiques.  Thus the latter do not offer the friendliness that classic card games offer.

La présente invention vise à tirer parti des avantages des jeux électroniques, et notamment de la possibilité d'avoir dans une même machine dédiée un grand nombre de jeux de cartes électroniques différents, tout en obtenant une convivialité proche de celle des jeux de 25 carte en carton.  The present invention aims to take advantage of the advantages of electronic games, and in particular the possibility of having in a single dedicated machine a large number of different electronic card games, while obtaining a user-friendliness close to that of card games in cardboard.

A cet effet, l'invention propose selon un premier aspect un dispositif d'interface utilisateur pour jeux électroniques mettant en jeu des cartes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un écran d'affichage mince, une dalle 30 de détection tactile superposée à l'écran, des circuits de pilotage pour agir sur un affichage de cartes par l'écran en réponse à des actions détectées par la dalle de détection, et une interface avec un système central apte à exécuter des jeux électroniques.  To this end, the invention proposes according to a first aspect a user interface device for electronic games involving cards, characterized in that it comprises a thin display screen, a touch-sensitive detection panel 30 superimposed on the screen, control circuits for acting on a display of cards by the screen in response to actions detected by the detection panel, and an interface with a central system capable of executing electronic games.

Certains aspects préférés mais facultatifs de ce dispositif sont les suivants: l'écran et la dalle présentent une concavité tournée, en utilisation, vers l'utilisateur.  Some preferred but optional aspects of this device are as follows: the screen and the panel have a concavity turned, in use, towards the user.

l'écran d'affichage et la dalle de détection sont montés sur une poignée.  the display screen and the detection panel are mounted on a handle.

la poignée abrite les circuits de pilotage de 10 l'interface.  the handle houses the control circuits of the interface.

la poignée porte un bouton de validation d'un choix effectué tactilement.  the handle carries a validation button for a choice made by touch.

l'écran d'affichage et la dalle tactile présentent un contour en forme générale de secteur circulaire.  the display screen and the touch screen have an outline in the general shape of a circular sector.

l'écran d'affichage et la dalle tactile présentent un contour de forme générale rectangulaire.  the display screen and the touch screen have a generally rectangular contour.

Selon un deuxième aspect, l'invention propose un Système de jeu électronique, apte à exécuter des jeux électroniques mettant en jeu des cartes, caractérisé en 20 ce qu'il comprend: un système central comportant un écran d'affichage apte à représenter un tapis de jeu, et une pluralité de dispositifs d'interface utilisateur tels que définis ci- dessus, reliés au système 25 central.  According to a second aspect, the invention proposes an electronic game system, capable of executing electronic games involving cards, characterized in that it comprises: a central system comprising a display screen capable of representing a carpet and a plurality of user interface devices as defined above, connected to the central system.

D'autres aspects, buts et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront mieux à la lecture de la description détaillée suivante de formes de réalisation préférées de celle-ci, donnée à titre d'exemple non 30 limitatif et faite en référence aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels: La figure 1 est une vue de face d'un dispositif d'interface utilisateur pour jeu électronique selon une première forme de réalisation de l'invention, La figure 2 est une vue de dessus du dispositif de la figure 1, et La figure 3 est une vue de face d'un dispositif d'interface utilisateur selon une deuxième forme de réalisation de l'invention.  Other aspects, objects and advantages of the present invention will appear better on reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments thereof, given by way of nonlimiting example and made with reference to the accompanying drawings, on which: Figure 1 is a front view of a user interface device for an electronic game according to a first embodiment of the invention, Figure 2 is a top view of the device of Figure 1, and Figure 3 is a front view of a user interface device according to a second embodiment of the invention.

On notera à titre préliminaire que l'invention 10 s'applique en particulier à une plateforme électronique de jeu telle que décrite dans le document WO 02 20110 A au nom de la Demanderesse, mais qu'elle peut s'appliquer aussi à d'autres systèmes de jeu électronique, notamment à écran vertical (téléviseur ou écran d'ordinateur 15 personnel).  As a preliminary note, the invention 10 applies in particular to an electronic gaming platform as described in document WO 02 20110 A in the name of the Applicant, but that it can also be applied to other electronic game systems, in particular with vertical screen (television or personal computer screen).

La plateforme électronique de jeu du document WO 02 20110 A comprend un écran plat qui peut représenter un tapis de jeu sur lequel le programme du jeu peut provoquer l'affichage de cartes virtuelles extraites de 20 leur jeu par les joueurs respectifs.  The electronic game platform of document WO 02 20110 A comprises a flat screen which can represent a game mat on which the game program can cause the display of virtual cards extracted from their game by the respective players.

L'invention propose à cet effet un dispositif d'interface permettant une manipulation des cartes de manière intuitive et proche de la manipulation des cartes classiques. Ainsi le dispositif illustré sur les figures 1 et 2 comprend un écran mince 10 incorporant une fonction tactile, selon des technologies connues en elles-mêmes L'écran 10 est destiné à afficher un jeu de cartes déployé en éventail, à la manière d'un jeu de cartes 30 cartonnées classiques, et l'écran présente ici une forme correspondante, en forme de secteur circulaire d'une étendue par exemple comprise entre 60 et 150 La dalle tactile est incorporée à l'écran du côté de l'affichage, c'est-à-dire face à l'utilisateur en position de l'utilisateur, de telle sorte que ce dernier puisse sélectionner une carte en l'effleurant à l'aide d'un 5 doigt, ou encore déplacer les cartes les unes par rapport aux autres pour organiser son jeu.  To this end, the invention proposes an interface device allowing manipulation of the cards intuitively and close to the manipulation of conventional cards. Thus, the device illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 comprises a thin screen 10 incorporating a tactile function, according to technologies known in themselves. The screen 10 is intended to display a deck of cards deployed in a fan-like fashion. deck of 30 classic cardboard cards, and the screen here has a corresponding shape, in the form of a circular sector with an extent for example between 60 and 150 The touch screen is incorporated into the screen on the display side, c that is to say facing the user in the user's position, so that the latter can select a card by touching it with a finger, or even move the cards one by one compared to others to organize his game.

L'écran 10 est réalisé par exemple en technologie à cristaux liquides, OLED, etc. Selon le logiciel de jeu utilisé, il est apte à la 10 représentation de toutes sortes de jeux de cartes, existants ou à venir.  The screen 10 is produced for example in liquid crystal technology, OLED, etc. Depending on the game software used, it is suitable for the representation of all kinds of card games, existing or future.

Comme le montre la figure 2, l'écran présente une concavité tournée vers l'utilisateur de manière à assurer la confidentialité du jeu Un tel écran est réalisé par 15 exemple avec les technologies d'afficheurs souples à polymères luminescents.  As shown in FIG. 2, the screen has a concavity turned towards the user so as to ensure the confidentiality of the game. Such a screen is produced for example with flexible display technologies using luminescent polymers.

Le dispositif comporte également une poignée 20 dotée d'un bouton poussoir de validation 22, destiné typiquement à extraire la carte sélectionnée du jeu et de 20 la placer (l'afficher) sur l'écran de la plateforme, ou également, dans certains types de jeux, à transférer la carte vers un dispositif identique d'un autre utilisateur. Avantageusement, la poignée 20 abrite les circuits 25 électroniques de pilotage de l'écran 10 et de la dalle tactile, ainsi que les circuits d'interfaçage avec le système central (plateforme ou console de jeu, ou encore ordinateur personnel).  The device also comprises a handle 20 provided with a validation push button 22, typically intended to extract the selected card from the game and to place it (display it) on the screen of the platform, or also in certain types. games, to transfer the card to an identical device of another user. Advantageously, the handle 20 houses the electronic circuits 25 for controlling the screen 10 and the touch screen, as well as the circuits for interfacing with the central system (platform or game console, or even personal computer).

La communication entre le dispositif et le système 30 central peut être réalisée par câble, par liaison infrarouge, par liaison radiofréquence, etc. Les programmes de jeu exécutés sur le système central sont conçus de manière à assurer les échanges nécessaires entre ledit système et chacun des dispositifs selon l'invention.  Communication between the device and the central system can be carried out by cable, by infrared link, by radio frequency link, etc. The game programs executed on the central system are designed so as to ensure the necessary exchanges between said system and each of the devices according to the invention.

La figure 3 illustre une autre forme de réalisation de l'invention, o l'écran d'affichage 10 muni de la dalle tactile est de forme rectangulaire, les cartes affichées étant dans ce cas déployées de façon linéaire et non plus en éventail.  FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of the invention, where the display screen 10 provided with the touch screen is of rectangular shape, the cards displayed in this case being deployed in a linear fashion and no longer in a fan shape.

De nombreuses variantes et modifications peuvent être apportées à l'invention.  Many variations and modifications can be made to the invention.

Notamment, on peut doter le dispositif d'un ou plusieurs autres boutons (boutons directionnels, boutons d'actions spécifiques, boutons marchearrêt, etc).  In particular, the device can be equipped with one or more other buttons (directional buttons, specific action buttons, stop buttons, etc.).

Selon une autre variante, tout ou partie des boutons sont implémentés dans des zones dédiées de l'écran à fonction tactile, zones dans lesquelles les indicateurs associés sont affichés.  According to another variant, all or part of the buttons are implemented in dedicated areas of the touch screen, areas in which the associated indicators are displayed.

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REVENDICATIONS 1 Dispositif d'interface utilisateur pour jeux électroniques mettant en jeu des cartes, caractérisé en 5 ce qu'il comprend un écran d'affichage mince ( 10), une dalle de détection tactile superposée à l'écran, des circuits de pilotage pour agir sur un affichage de cartes par l'écran en réponse à des actions détectées par la dalle de détection, et une interface avec un système 10 central apte à exécuter des jeux électroniques.  1 User interface device for electronic games involving cards, characterized in 5 that it comprises a thin display screen (10), a touch-sensitive detection panel superimposed on the screen, control circuits for acting on a map display by the screen in response to actions detected by the detection panel, and an interface with a central system capable of executing electronic games. 2 Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'écran d'affichage ( 10) et la dalle présentent une concavité tournée, en utilisation, vers 15 l'utilisateur.  2 Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the display screen (10) and the slab have a concavity turned, in use, towards the user. 3 Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que l'écran d'affichage ( 10) et la dalle de détection sont montés sur une poignée ( 20). 20 4 Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la poignée ( 20) abrite les circuits de pilotage de l'interface. 5 Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que la poignée ( 20) porte un bouton ( 22) de validation d'un choix effectué tactilement.  3 Device according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the display screen (10) and the detection panel are mounted on a handle (20). 20 4 Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the handle (20) houses the control circuits of the interface. 5 Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the handle (20) carries a button (22) for validation of a choice made by touch. 6 Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que l'écran d'affichage ( 10) et la dalle tactile présentent un contour en forme générale de secteur circulaire.  6 Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the display screen (10) and the touch screen have an outline in the general shape of a circular sector. 7 Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que l'écran d'affichage ( 10) et la dalle tactile présentent un contour de forme générale rectangulaire. 8 Système de jeu électronique, apte à exécuter des jeux électroniques mettant en jeu des cartes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend: un système central comportant un écran d'affichage apte à représenter un tapis de jeu, et une pluralité de dispositifs d'interface utilisateur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, reliés au système central.  7 Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the display screen (10) and the touch screen have an outline of generally rectangular shape. 8 Electronic game system, capable of performing electronic games involving cards, characterized in that it comprises: a central system comprising a display screen capable of representing a play mat, and a plurality of devices user interface according to one of claims 1 to 7, connected to the central system.
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