JP3089139U - Wireless transmission light gun for home video game console - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Modified) [Problem] To provide a wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine. SOLUTION: A wireless transmission light gun 20 of a home video game machine is connected to a video game machine 30 and has a radio transmission device 50 having a receiving unit therein, and a data transmission cycle of the radio transmission device and game control. And a wireless light gun 20 to perform. Thus, the light gun is not restricted by the conducting wires, so that the movable use range is expanded and the light gun is convenient for storage when not in use.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a kind of wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine, and in particular, does not need to control signal transmission using a lead wire, can increase a game distance, and increase the convenience of a light gun game. A wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Existing home video game machines and their game control light guns are connected by wires and use wires to transmit control signals. However, such mobile phones have created many limitations and inconveniences in the game.

[0003] In such a well-known home video game facility as shown in FIG. 1, a video game machine 10 and a display (television receiver or computer) connected to the video game machine 10 by a lead 11 are provided. Display 12 is included. The light guns 13 and 14 are further connected to the video game machine 10 by conducting wires 15 and 16, respectively.

[0004] The light guns 13 and 14 in such a well-known video game facility are connected to the video game machine 10 through conductors 15 and 16, so that the convenience of the operation is affected, and the light guns 13 and 14 are also affected. The range of movement was also limited by the length of the conductors 15,16. While playing the game with the light guns 13 and 14, the player often pulls the wires 15 and 16 with strong force. The machine 10 falls to the ground. This may cause the game to be interrupted prematurely or the normal functioning of the video game machine to be impaired. Furthermore, since the light guns 13 and 14 are connected by a conducting wire, storage after use is troublesome and inconvenient.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 It is an object of the present invention to provide a kind of wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine, which is free from the restriction and restriction of wires by using such a light gun, and the light gun game. The operations inside will be more convenient.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to enable the player to extend the front, rear, left and right movement range when using the player.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to prevent damage to equipment due to strong pulling when the game is intense, or to prevent the game from being stopped.

[0008] Yet another object of the present invention is to eliminate the need to use a conducting wire for the light gun and to make its storage when not in use more clean, fast and convenient.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The invention of claim 1 is a wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine, wherein one end of the video game machine is connected to a display by a lead, and another end of the video game machine has an internal receiving unit. A device for transmitting, receiving, demodulating and detecting wireless radio waves is provided inside the wireless light gun, and sends data to the above wireless transmitting device by means of the lever or key of the wireless light gun to circulate data transmission for game control. It is a wireless transmission light gun for home video game machines characterized by being provided. According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine according to the first aspect, wherein the wireless transmission device and the light gun perform infrared transmission. Light gun. According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a home-use video game machine according to the first aspect, wherein the wireless transmission device and the light gun perform transmission in a Bluetooth system. Wireless transmission light gun. The invention of claim 4 is that in the wireless transmission light gun for a home television game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the wireless transmission device is a cradle type having a charging groove. It features a wireless transmission light gun for home video game machines. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the wireless transmission light gun for a home television game machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the wireless transmission device is directly inserted into and connected to the joystick interface of the video game machine. It is a wireless transmission light gun for home video game machines. According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine according to the first aspect, a display position detecting device located at a muzzle portion of the light gun and a signal transmitting device located below a gun tube are provided. A wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine, characterized in that a battery chamber having a battery cover on the bottom of the handle is provided. The invention according to claim 7 is the wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine according to claim 6, wherein a charging electrode is provided between a muzzle of the light gun and a device below the muzzle. And a wireless transmission light gun for video game consoles.

[0010]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 In the present invention, a wireless transmission device including a receiving unit is provided therein, and is connected to a television game machine by a lead, and another end of the video game machine is connected to a display by a lead. In addition, a light gun capable of emitting and receiving wireless signals is provided to perform data transmission circulation with the above-described transmission device, thereby controlling the progress of the game.

In a preferred embodiment, the transmission between the transmission device and the light gun is performed by infrared, Bluetooth or other suitable wireless method.

In a preferred embodiment, the transmission device is a gun cradle type, and a charging groove is provided so that the charging device can be accommodated in the charging groove when the light gun is not used.

In a preferred embodiment, the transmission device is simplified and connected to a joystick interface of a video game machine by a joystick interface connector provided on the transmission device.

[0014]

【Example】

 As shown in FIG. 2, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the present invention includes one or more light guns 20, one TV game machine 30, and a TV 40 and a charging groove, respectively, with wires. It is connected to a cradle-type infrared transmission device 50.

As shown in FIG. 3, the light gun 20 includes an operation control lever 21 and related operation keys 22, a channel selection switch 23, a power switch 24, and a display position detecting device 25 at its muzzle portion. , And an infrared signal transmission device 26 below the gun tube. In the meantime, one charging electrode 27 is provided. Further, a battery cover 28 for storing a battery or a secondary battery is provided at the bottom end of the handle, and the battery is used as a power source.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the infrared transmission device 50 is most preferably of a cradle type and has charging grooves 51 and 52, with the light gun 20 having the muzzle facing downward. It can be charged by inserting it into This use state is convenient not only for charging, but also for storing the light gun when not in use (see FIG. 6).

According to another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the present invention uses a non-cradle type simplified wireless transmission device 60. The simplified wireless transmission device 60 is a bidirectional infrared transmission device, and a joystick interface connector 61 and a channel selection key 62 are provided at the rear end. This embodiment can also be directly connected to the joystick interface of the video game machine without using a conductor.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the light gun 10 of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a circuit flowchart of an embodiment of the receiving unit of the infrared transmission device 50 of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when the infrared transmitting device 50 receiving unit transmits the horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals to the light gun 10 by transmitting the infrared waves transmitted from the modulator 501 and the infrared emitting device 502 to the light gun 10, Reference numeral 10 denotes an infrared reception demodulator 102 which demodulates an infrared wave by passing through an infrared reception detector 101 and a demodulator 102 to generate horizontal and vertical synchronization signals. Further, the light spot passes through the decoder 104, the modulator 105, and the infrared emitting device 106 via a control device such as the lever 11 or a key, and is transmitted as an infrared wave to the receiving unit of the transmission device 50. After receiving the infrared wave transmitted by the light gun 10, the receiving unit of the transmission device 50 decodes data such as light spots, levers, and keys with the demodulator 503 and the decoder 504, and further transmits the data to the video game machine 30. Thereby, the data transmission circulation between the light gun 10 and the transmission device 50 is completed.

As shown in FIG. 9, according to the above-described structure, the transmission device 50 is effectively placed about 1 to 4 meters in front of the television 40, and the movement angle A thereof is set to about 120 degrees. In this way, the player's front, rear, left, and right movement ranges are clearly increased.

In the above-described embodiment, transmission is performed by infrared rays. However, transmission by a Bluetooth method or wireless transmission by another method is possible.

[0021]

[Effect of the invention]

 Thus, the present invention eliminates such restrictions on the wires of a home video game machine, is convenient for operation, expands the operation range, prevents damage to equipment, and is convenient for storage after use of a light gun. Has advantages.

The embodiments described above are provided for explaining the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the claims of the present invention. Modification or modification of details that can be made based on the present invention will Also belong to the claims of the present invention.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a combination state diagram of a video game facility using a known light gun.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a use state in which the present invention is combined.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the light gun of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which the light gun of FIG. 3 is prepared for insertion into an infrared transmission device.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a state after insertion of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a view showing a state after the light gun of FIG. 2 is inserted.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing another simplified infrared transmission device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged three-dimensional view of the simplified infrared transmission device of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the light gun of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the transmission receiving apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an electric circuit flowchart of the transmission and reception apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 20 light gun 60 simplified wireless transmission device 21 lever 61 interface connector 22 key 62 channel selection key 23 channel switch 101 infrared reception detector 24 power switch 102 modulation demodulator 25 display position detection device 103 detection device 26 signal transmission device 104 encoder 27 Charging electrode 105 Modulator 28 Battery cover 106 Launching device 30 Video game machine 501 Modulator 40 Television 502 Launching device 50 Wireless transmission device 503 Demodulator 51, 52 Charging groove 504 Decoder

Claims (7)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine, wherein one end of the video game machine is connected to a display via a lead, and another end of the video game machine is connected to a wireless transmission device having an internal receiving unit. A device for transmitting / receiving, demodulating, and detecting a radio wave is provided inside the wireless light gun, and data is transmitted to the above-mentioned wireless transmission device by a lever or a key of the wireless light gun and is used for data transmission circulation of game control. A wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine. 2. The wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine according to claim 1, wherein the wireless transmission device and the light gun perform infrared transmission. . 3. The wireless transmission light for a home video game machine according to claim 1, wherein the wireless transmission device and the light gun perform transmission in a Bluetooth system. Light gun. 4. The wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine according to claim 1, wherein the wireless transmission device is a cradle type having a charging groove. Wireless transmission light gun for home video game consoles. 5. The wireless transmission light gun according to claim 1, wherein the wireless transmission device is directly inserted into and connected to a joystick interface of the video game machine. A wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine. 6. The wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a display position detection device located at a muzzle portion of the light gun; and a signal transmission device located below a gun tube. A wireless transmission light gun for a home video game machine, wherein a battery chamber having a battery lid is provided at the bottom of the handle. 7. The home television according to claim 6, wherein a charging electrode is provided between the muzzle of the light gun and a device below the light gun. Wireless transmission light gun for game consoles.