JP2012055340A - Controller for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the following problems of a controller for a game machine: the structure or arrangement of a standardized controller does not necessarily fit to all users who have different constitutions and habits, that is, it is advantageous to some but not to others due to the structure of the controller in playing a game that requires sensory or instant operation.SOLUTION: The controller for game machine includes a function of adjusting an angle of a key disposed in the controller. Specifically, the controller for game machine includes: a body configured to be held by a player; an operation input part disposed to the body such that the operation input part is operated by a finger of a hand of the player holding the body; and an arrangement change part for changing arrangement of the operation input means to the body so as to fit to the hand of the player.

Description

  The present invention relates to a controller used for playing a game machine with adjustable key angles.

  Conventionally, when playing a game using a game machine, in many cases, the game is often enjoyed by holding a controller connected to the game machine and operating keys provided on the controller.

  By the way, a controller used to play a game using a game machine is generally a standard controller designed by a manufacturer such as a controller having a fixed shape as described in Patent Document 1, for example. Has been.

Japanese Patent No. 3380233

  However, each user who holds a uniformly designed controller has a completely different physique and heel. For example, in the former case, it is the size of the hand, finger length, thickness, etc., in the latter case, the method of gripping the controller, the finger pressing the key or button, or the part is different. .

Therefore, the user does not necessarily operate according to the optimum operation method assumed by the manufacturer that provides the controller.
Thus, the controller does not necessarily have a structure and arrangement suitable for all users. That is, there is a problem that there are advantages and disadvantages depending on the user depending on the button arrangement and the structure of the controller when playing a fighting game, for example, in which a sensory and instantaneous operation is required.

  Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention provides a game machine controller having a function of adjusting the angle of a key arranged on the controller. Specifically, it is a controller for a game machine as follows.

  The first invention includes a main body configured to be gripped by a player who performs a game, and an operation input unit disposed on the main body so as to be operated by a finger of the hand of the player who holds the main body A game machine controller comprising: an arrangement changing unit for changing the arrangement of the operation input means with respect to the main body in order to match the hand of the person who performs the game.

  The second invention is based on the first invention, the operation input unit has cross key means for generating operation information in the up / down / left / right cross directions, and the arrangement changing unit is centered on the substantial center of the cross key means. Provided is a controller for a game machine having a cross change means capable of changing the up / down / left / right push operation position of the cross key means by rotating in a plane.

  The third invention is based on the first invention or the second invention, the operation input unit has a button means that collectively includes a plurality of buttons for generating operation information, and the arrangement changing unit is an abbreviation of the plurality of buttons. Provided is a controller for a game machine having button changing means capable of changing the arrangement of buttons by rotating in-plane around the center.

  The fourth invention is based on the first invention or the second invention, and the operation input section has an analog stick means for operating a 360-degree preferred direction input in a tilt direction of the stick centering on a neutral state which is a non-operation state. The arrangement changing unit provides a controller for a game machine having a standing direction changing means for changing a standing direction with respect to the main body of the neutral stick that is in a non-operating state with respect to the stick.

  It is possible to adjust the key to the optimal arrangement and angle of the key of the user holding the controller by the game machine controller according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an external view illustrating an example of a configuration of the game machine controller according to the first embodiment. The figure showing an example of the angle adjustment of the operation input part in the controller for game machines of Embodiment 1. External view showing an example of angle adjustment of the cross means in the game machine controller of the first embodiment The figure showing an example of the characteristic part of the internal structure of the cross change means in the controller for game machines of Embodiment 1. External view showing an example of angle adjustment of the button means in the game machine controller of the first embodiment The figure showing an example of the characteristic part of the internal structure of the button change means in the controller for game machines of Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is an external view illustrating an example of angle adjustment of the standing direction means in the game machine controller according to the first embodiment. The figure showing an example of the external part of the standing direction change means in the controller for game machines of Embodiment 1, and the characteristic part of an internal structure

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be carried out in various modes without departing from the scope of the invention.
The first embodiment will mainly describe claims 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  Embodiment 1

    <Summary of Embodiment 1>

  The game machine controller of the present embodiment includes an operation input unit in the main body (0101) configured to be gripped as shown in FIG. 1, and can change the arrangement of the operation input unit with respect to the main body. It is the controller for game machines characterized. 1 is an external view of the front of the game machine controller of the present embodiment, and the lower view is an external view from the back.

  The game machine controller of this embodiment includes a cross key means (0102), a “button means”, and an “analog stick means” as an operation input unit, and has a function capable of changing the arrangement of each means ( For example, the operation position of the cross key means can be changed from the state of FIG. 2A (before angle adjustment) as shown in FIG. 2B (after angle adjustment).

  <Embodiment 1: Configuration>

    ≪ (Game console controller) body≫

  The “main body” (0101) is a main body configured to be held by a person who plays a game. Specifically, it is a controller that a user (person who plays a game) holds and operates when playing a game using a game machine. For example, it is a controller used when using various game machines such as PlayStation3 (registered trademark), Wii (registered trademark), and XBOX 360 (registered trademark).

    ≪Operation input section≫

  The “operation input unit” (0102, 0103, 0104) is an input unit arranged on the main body so as to be operated with a finger of a hand of a player who holds the main body. Specifically, an input interface or the like disposed on a controller that is gripped and operated when playing a game using various game machines.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the operation input unit, the cross key, various buttons, and analog stick shown in FIG. 1 are targeted, but the present invention is not limited to this. Any input interface provided in a controller used for playing using various game machines may be used. For example, the “trigger button” on the side of the general controller and the main body of the gun-type controller, the “accelerator button (pedal)” and “brake button (pedal)” of the controller imitating the driver's seat Can be mentioned.

  Here, an example of the input means in the operation input unit of the present embodiment will be described below.

      (Cross key means (cross key))

  "Cross key means" (0102) is a key for generating operation information in the up / down / left / right cross directions. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. The cross key means is generally used to perform a direction instruction operation (for example, an operation of moving a character on the game or an operation of selecting an option output on the screen).

      (Button means (button))

  The “button means” (0103) collectively includes a plurality of buttons for generating operation information. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, it is an aggregate of a plurality of buttons. The button means is generally used to give an operation instruction (for example, determination of an option on the game, cancellation, kick, punch, etc.).

      (Analog stick means (analog stick))

  The “analog stick means” (0104) is a stick that operates a 360-degree preferred direction input in the tilt direction of the stick with the neutral state being a non-operation state as a center. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the stick can process multi-value input from the stick (such as the angle at which the lever is tilted). The analog stick means is generally used to perform a direction instruction operation in the same manner as the cross key means.

  As an example of the operation input unit in the present embodiment, “cross key means”, “button means”, and “analog stick means” are mentioned, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The interface is not limited to this as long as it is arranged in a controller used for playing using various game machines and used for operation input.

    ≪Arrangement change part≫

  The “arrangement changing unit” (0105, 0106, 0107) is an arrangement changing function for changing the arrangement of the operation input means with respect to the main body in order to match the hand of the person who plays the game. Specifically, the arrangement of various input means (for example, a cross key, various buttons, an analog stick, etc.) arranged on a controller used for playing a game using a game machine is arbitrarily set by the user's hand. The arrangement is changed.

  As a specific example, the operation of the arrangement changing unit in the various input means described above will be described below.

      (Cross-change means (cross-key means))

  “Cross change means” (0105) is a function that can change the up / down / left / right push-in operation position of the cross key means by in-plane rotation about the approximate center of the cross key means. Specifically, it has a structure that can freely rotate in the plane around the center of the cross key means, and is provided with a stopper for fixing the cross key means. By using and fixing, the arrangement of the cross key means can be changed.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of actual cross changing means in the controller of the present embodiment. FIG. 3A shows the appearance of the controller (cross change means), and FIG. 3B shows the characteristic part of the internal structure of the cross change means in the controller of this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the cross change means is provided with a structure (0308) for rotating the cross key means in the plane so that the cross key means can be rotated in the plane, and a stopper (0309) for fixing the cross key means is provided on the left side of the controller. Prepare for the surface. Thus, when adjusting the cross key means, the user releases the fixation by the stopper in a state where the stopper is fixed (FIG. 3B (a)) and rotates it to an arbitrary angle (FIG. 3B (b)). After that, by fixing again with the stopper (FIG. 3B (a)), the angle of the cross key means is changed as shown in FIG. 3A.

      (Button change means (button means))

  The “button changing means” (0106) is a function that can change the arrangement of buttons by rotating in-plane around the approximate center of a plurality of buttons. Specifically, it has a structure that can freely rotate in the plane around the center of the button means, and has a stopper for fixing the button means, and uses the stopper by rotating the button changing means in the plane. By fixing, the arrangement of the button changing means can be changed.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of actual button changing means in the controller of the present embodiment. FIG. 4A shows the appearance of the controller (button changing means), and FIG. 4B shows the characteristic part of the internal structure of the button changing means in the controller of this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the button changing means is provided with a structure (0410) for rotating the button means in the plane so that the button means can be rotated in the plane, and a stopper (0411) for fixing the button means is provided on the right side of the controller. I have. As a result, when the user adjusts the button means, the stopper is fixed (FIG. 4B (a)), the user releases the fixing and rotates it to an arbitrary angle (FIG. 4B (b)), and then By fixing with the stopper again (FIG. 4B (a)), the angle of the button means is changed as shown in FIG. 4A.

      (Standing direction changing means (analog stick means))

  “Standing direction changing means” (0107) is a function for changing the standing direction with respect to the main body of the neutral stick which is a non-operation state with respect to the stick. Specifically, it has a structure capable of changing the inclination of the analog stick means, and has a stopper for fixing the analog stick means, and by changing the inclination of the analog stick means and fixing it with the stopper, That is, the inclination can be changed.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of the actual standing direction changing means in the controller of this embodiment. FIG. 5A shows the appearance of the controller (standing direction means), and FIG. 5B shows the appearance of the standing direction changing means in the controller of this embodiment and the characteristic part of the internal structure.

  As shown in FIG. 5B (a), the analog stick means of the controller of the present embodiment is connected to the controller main body via the rotation shaft (0512), and for fixing the analog stick means rotating around the rotation shaft. A stopper (0513) is provided on the back surface (FIG. 5B (a)) of the analog stick means (cross-sectional view: FIGS. 5B (b) and (c)). Thereby, when the user changes the inclination of the analog stick means, the stopper is fixed (FIG. 5B (b)), and the stopper is released and rotated to an arbitrary inclination (FIG. 5B (c) )), And then fix it again with a stopper. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 5A, the standing direction of the analog stick means can be changed.

  In the present embodiment, an example of an arrangement changing unit (cross change unit, button change unit, standing direction change unit) in the operation input unit (cross key unit, button unit, analog stick unit in this embodiment) is shown. Although the form is shown, it is not so limited in practice. The present invention is applicable to any input interface (operation input unit) provided in various game controllers.

<Embodiment 1: Brief description of effect>
As described above, according to the game machine controller of the present embodiment, the angle and arrangement of various operation input units (cross keys, buttons, analog sticks, etc.) of the game machine controller are appropriately set in accordance with the user's physique and bag. Can be adjusted.

0101 Main body 0102 Operation input section (cross key means)
0103 Operation input unit (button means)
0104 Operation input unit (analog stick means)
0105 Arrangement changing unit (cross change means)
0106 Arrangement changing unit (button changing means)
0107 Arrangement changing unit (standing direction changing means)

Claims (4)

A body configured to be gripped by a gamer;
An operation input unit arranged with respect to the main body so as to be operated with fingers of a hand of a player who holds the main body,
An arrangement changing unit for changing the arrangement of the operation input means with respect to the main body in order to match the hands of the game player;
A controller for a game machine. The operation input unit has cross key means for generating operation information in the up / down / left / right cross directions,
2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the arrangement changing unit has a cross change means that can change the up / down / left / right push-in operation position of the cross key means by in-plane rotation about the substantial center of the cross key means. controller. The operation input section
It has a button means comprising a plurality of buttons for generating operation information collectively,
The relocation part
The game machine controller according to claim 1, further comprising: a button changing unit that can change the arrangement of the buttons by rotating in-plane around a substantially center of the plurality of buttons. The operation input section
It has an analog stick means that operates a 360-degree preferred direction input in the tilt direction of the stick with the neutral state being the non-operating state as the center,
The relocation part
4. The game machine controller according to claim 1, further comprising a standing direction changing unit that changes a standing direction with respect to a main body of the neutral stick that is in a non-operating state with respect to the stick. 5.

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