GB2270965A - Video game machine with radio link. - Google Patents

Video game machine with radio link. Download PDF

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GB2270965A
GB2270965A GB9220196A GB9220196A GB2270965A GB 2270965 A GB2270965 A GB 2270965A GB 9220196 A GB9220196 A GB 9220196A GB 9220196 A GB9220196 A GB 9220196A GB 2270965 A GB2270965 A GB 2270965A
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Jiunn-Guey Wang
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TXC Corp
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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
    • A63F13/90—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
    • A63F13/95—Storage media specially adapted for storing game information, e.g. video game cartridges
    • 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
    • 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
    • A63F13/92—Video game devices specially adapted to be hand-held while playing
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • A63F2300/20—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 characterised by details of the game platform
    • A63F2300/204—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 characterised by details of the game platform the platform being a handheld device
    • 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
    • A63F2300/20—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 characterised by details of the game platform
    • A63F2300/206—Game information storage, e.g. cartridges, CD ROM's, DVD's, smart cards
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02—Bases, casings, or covers
    • H01H9/0214—Hand-held casings

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Abstract

The video game machine comprises a casing (1, 2) shaped to be gripped at opposite ends by the hands of a player and containing video game control circuitry (3); game playing control keys (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19) positioned towards the opposite ends of the casing so as to be operable by the player when gripping the opposite ends of the casing; and a radio signal transmitter (21) provided on or in the casing for transmitting a game signal by radio transmission to a receiver for a television set This construction removes the need for wires between the control keys and the control circuitry, and between the control circuitry and the television set. <IMAGE>

Description

VIDEO GAME MACHINE The present invention relates generally to a video game machine and in particular to a video game machine with game playing control keys built therein.
Video game machines usually comprise a host machine with at least a control set in electrical connection therewith via electrical wires. Signal lines are connected between the host machine and a television set to transmit a game signal to the television set and thus display the game program on the television screen. The control set provides communication between the host machine and the player. Generally, a control set comprises a casing on which a START key, a SELECT key, direction control keys and other function control keys are disposed.
Although the host machine and the control set are -electrically connected together, they are physically separated from each other. This makes the whole video game machine occupy a large space. Further, the connecting wires therebetween cause trouble when players are installing the machine and playing the video game.
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a video game machine comprising: a casing for video game control means, game playing control keys positioned on the casing, and a radio signal transmitter provided on or in the casing for transmitting a game signal by radio transmission to a receiver for a television set.
By incorporating the control keys with the host machine casing, the total space occupied by the video game machine is reduced and the problems caused by the wires connecting the host machine to the control keys are eliminated.
By providing radio (i.e. wireless) communication with a television set to display the game program on the television, the problems caused by signal lines connecting the video game machine to the television set are eliminated.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the video game machine comprises a host machine encased within a casing having a game cartridge slot, a power inlet, a radio frequency transmitter, a secondary joystick connector, a one/two player selection switch and/or an earphone socket as for a conventional video game host machine. However, the casing further comprises a direction control key, a reset key, a select key and/or a turbo key, a select key and a start key disposed thereon to serve as the conventional control set. The circuit for the control keys is incorporated in the circuit board of the host machine so as to provide a single unit video game machine.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment taken in connection with the attached drawings, in which: Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a video game machine made in accordance with the present invention; and Fig. 2 is fragmentary view, viewed from a different orientation, of the video game machine shown in Fig. 1.
Referring to the drawings, wherein a video game machine in accordance with the present invention is shown, the video game machine comprises a cover piece 1 and a bottom piece 2 which together define a casing inside which a circuit board 3 (Fig. 2) which actuates a game cartridge (not shown) and Initiates the game program of the game cartridge is mounted.
The cover piece 1 has two opposite end sides. On an area in the proximity of one of the two opposite end sides, a direction control key il, a reset key 18 and a select key 19 are mounted in a conventional way. On an area close to the other end side of the cover piece 1, action keys 12 and 13, turbo keys 14 and 15 and a start key 16 are mounted in a conventional way used to construct a conventional control set.
The size of the casing is suitable for a player to grip and hold with two hands, the left hand controlling moving direction of the game and the right hand taking suitable action in the game with the action keys 12 and 13, just as a conventional control set. This is similar to the arrangement and use of a conventional control set and no detail will be further given herein.
The casing of the present video game machine further comprises a lateral side surface connecting the cover piece I to the bottom piece 2. The lateral side surface has a plurality of openings to define a speed selecting switch 26, a one/two player selecting switch 27, a secondary joystick connector 28 and an earphone socket 29 (Fig. 1) and also a radio frequency signal transmitter 21 which transmits a game signal to a receiver (not shown) connected to the television set, a game cartridge slot 22 which is formed within a recess 23 suitable to receive and hold therein the game cartridge, and a power inlet 24 (Fig. 2). The arrangement of these openings and/or elements may be in a conventional form which is known to those skilled in the art or in any other suitable way to provide a handy and convenient disposition thereof.
From the above description, it is understood that the present invention provides a video game machine which incorporates the game playing control keys which are conventionally disposed as a control set on the casing of a host machine so as to reduce the space that is occupied.
It is apparent the circuit board 3 should be modified to provide thereon electrical contacts for the game playing control keys or to provide thereon signal generation devices corresponding to these control keys. This, however, can be done easily by those skilled in the art and thus no discussion will be given herein in order to simplify the description and illustration of the present video game machine. It is also apparent that although the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, those skilled in the art may make changes to certain features of the preferred embodiment without departing from the invention.

Claims (11)

1. A video game machine comprising: a casing for video game control means, game playing control keys positioned on the casing, and a radio signal transmitter provided on or in the casing for transmitting a game signal by radio transmission to a receiver for a television set.
2. A video game machine according to claim 1, wherein the casing is gripable at opposite ends by the hands of a player and the control keys are positioned towards the opposite ends of the casing so as to be operable by the player when gripping the opposite ends of the casing.
3. A video game machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a game cartridge connector positioned in a recess of the casing and arranged to securely hold a game cartridge and to connect the game cartridge to the control means.
4. A video game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a power inlet provided on or in the casing and connectable to an external power source for powering the control means.
5. A video game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising video game control circuitry provided in the casing for acting as the video game control means.
6. A video game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the game playing control keys comprise a direction control key, a reset key and a select key positioned towards one of the opposite ends of the casing.
7. A video game machine according to claim 6, wherein the game playing control keys further comprise action keys, turbo keys and a start key positioned towards the other one of the opposite ends of the casing.
8. A video game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a secondary joystick connector and a one/two player selection switch provided in or on the casing.
9. A video game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising an earphone socket provided in or on the casing.
10. A video game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a game speed selection switch provided in or on the casing.
11. A video game machine substantially as herein described with reference to, or with reference to and as illustrated in, the accompanying drawings.
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