JP3236499U - Trackball device and gaming device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a trackball device and a gaming device which improve the operation feel, improve the operation accuracy of a game, and improve the game experience.
A gaming device includes a trackball device, which includes a trackball 1, a first sensing device, a second sensing device, and an MCU module. The first sensing device and the second sensing device come into contact with the trackball 1 and are electrically connected to the MCU module. The angle between the first sensing device and the second sensing device is an acute angle or a right angle. The rotation of the trackball 1 generates electric signals corresponding to the first sensing device and the second sensing device, the MCU module converts and processes the electric signals, and the display device is provided with displacement information corresponding to the rotation of the trackball 1. Occurs.
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Description

The present invention relates to the technical field of gaming devices, and particularly to trackball devices and gaming devices.

Among gaming devices that need to realize direction and steering motion control in a game, common direction control devices include a game handle and a trackball. The trackball has the advantages of accurate positioning and resistance to shaking by rolling the ball with a finger to move the pointer on the screen to move the corresponding position. In addition, it is not necessary to move the entire arm during game operation, and the degree of fatigue of the entire hand can be reduced.

When a conventional trackball rotates, there is a large resistance due to the carrier structure of the trackball and the like, so that a phenomenon that the conventional trackball does not move smoothly tends to occur. Operations on the screen of a game console often cannot keep up with complex game changes, and cannot achieve the expected effect of smooth operation and accurate operation.

In the process of implementing the present invention, the present inventor has discovered that the conventional technique has at least the following problems.
Existing trackballs are uncomfortable to operate and their operational accuracy cannot meet the needs of some games, affecting the player's gaming experience.

The present invention is a trackball device and a trackball device that solves the technical problem that the operation feel of a trackball existing in the prior art is poor, the operation accuracy cannot meet the needs of some games, and the game experience of the player is affected. We aim to provide gaming devices. Of the many technical means provided by the present invention, the many technical effects brought about by the preferred technical means are described below.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical means.

The present invention provides a kind of trackball device, including a trackball, a first sensing device, a second sensing device and an MCU module, and the first sensing device and the second sensing device abut on the trackball, and the MCU It is electrically connected to the module, and the angle between the first sensing device and the second sensing device is sharp or perpendicular, and the rotation of the trackball causes electricity corresponding to the first sensing device and the second sensing device. A signal is generated, the MCU module can convert and process the electrical signal, and the display device can generate displacement information corresponding to the rotation of the trackball.

Preferably, the first sensing device and the second sensing device each include an infrared transmitting module, an infrared receiving module, and a roller, and the infrared transmitting module and the infrared receiving module are provided in pairs, and both sides of the roller are provided. The roller can be rotated by the rotation of the trackball.

Preferably, the roller comprises a passing portion and a shielding portion, the passing portion can pass infrared rays transmitted by the infrared transmitting module, and the shielding unit can shield infrared rays transmitted by the infrared transmitting module. The passing portion and the shielding portion are provided separately.

Preferably, the passage is openwork or transparent, and the plurality of passages and shields are uniformly distributed along the radial direction of the roller.

Preferably, the number of the infrared transmitting module and the infrared receiving module is two pairs.

Preferably, the trackball device further comprises a balance kit, the balance kit comprising a carrier ring, a bearing and a bearing housing, the carrier ring abutting on the bottom of the trackball, the bearing housing fixing the bearing. , The bearing abuts on the side of the trackball.

Preferably, the trackball device further comprises a PCBA board, and the MCU module is provided on the PCBA board.

Preferably, the trackball device further comprises a housing in which the housing positions the trackball and is fixedly connected to a first sensing device, a second sensing device, a PCBA board and a balance kit.

A type of gaming device, said gaming device comprising the trackball device described in any of the aforementioned.

Preferably, the gaming device comprises a control knob.

By implementing any of the above technical means in the present invention, the following advantages or beneficial effects can be obtained.

In the present invention, the first sensing device and the second sensing device come into contact with the trackball to improve the operation feel of the trackball, and the combination of the first sensing device and the second sensing device at an arbitrary position in the game. It is possible to acquire displacement information, improve the operation accuracy of the game, and improve the game experience of the player.

In order to more clearly explain the technical means of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. As will be appreciated, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort. ..
FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional view of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a first viewing angle internal structure diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a second viewing angle internal structure diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention.

In order to better clarify the objectives, technical means and advantages of the present invention, the various exemplary embodiments described below need to refer to the corresponding drawings. These drawings form part of an exemplary embodiment, in which various exemplary embodiments that may be employed to implement the present invention are described. Unless otherwise stated, the same numbers in different drawings indicate the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not representative of all embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. It should be noted that, as detailed in the appended claims, these are just examples of flows, methods and devices, etc. that are consistent with some aspects disclosed by the present invention, as well as others. It is not possible to deviate from the scope and essence of the present invention to use the examples or to modify the structure and function of the examples listed here.

In the description of the present invention, terms such as "center", "vertical", and "horizontal" are used only for the convenience and simplification of the description of the present invention based on the orientation or the positional relationship shown in the drawings. , The parts shown do not indicate or suggest that they have a particular orientation, are configured in a particular orientation, and must be operated. Terms such as "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and indicate or suggest relative importance or implicitly indicate the number of technical features displayed. I can't understand that. The term "plurality" means two or more. The terms "and connection" and "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, fixed connection, detachable connection, integral connection, mechanical connection, electrical connection, communication connection, direct connection, indirect connection via intermediate medium. It may be an internal communication of two parts or an interaction relationship of two parts. The term "and / or" includes any or all combinations of one or more related items. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

In order to explain the technical means described in the present invention, the following will be described with specific examples, and only a part related to the examples of the present invention will be shown.

Example 1
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the present invention includes a trackball 1, a first sensing device, a second sensing device 3, and an MCU module (not shown, the MCU module includes an MCU and necessary peripheral circuits, and the MCU is an existing one. Provided is a trackball 1 apparatus equipped with a processing chip, and specific model numbers include an STM32 chip, an 8051 one-chip microcomputer, and the like). The first sensing device 2 and the second sensing device 3 abut on the trackball 1, and the trackball 1 generates frictional resistance corresponding to the first sensing device 2 and the second sensing device 3 during rotation, and operates like a game. Can bring a touch. Since the first sensing device 2 and the second sensing device 3 are electrically connected to the MCU module, the MCU module can receive the electric signals generated from the first sensing device 2 and the second sensing device 3. The angle between the first sensing device 2 and the second sensing device 3 is an acute angle or a right angle (specifically, the angle between the roller 23 of the first sensing device 2 and the roller 23 of the second sensing device 3). As long as the first sensing device 2 and the second sensing device 3 are not parallel (that is, collinear), they can be generated by combining signals at various positions. The angle between the two is preferably 90 degrees in order to quickly convert to the corresponding displacement information in the game. By the rotation of the track ball 1, the first sensing device 2 and the second sensing device 3 can generate a corresponding electric signal (original analog small signal), and the MCU module converts the electric signal (AD conversion of the signal, original analog). Converts a signal into a digital signal that the MCU can directly recognize) ・ Processes (allows the MCU to calculate for the signal, such as signal amplification and filtering), enables the MCU module to calculate for the signal, and displays it. The device is made to generate the displacement information corresponding to the rotation of the track ball 1. In the present invention, the first sensing device 2 and the second sensing device 3 come into contact with the trackball 1 to improve the operation feel of the trackball 1, and at the same time, the first sensing device 2 and the second sensing device 3 are combined to play a game. Displacement information of an arbitrary position in the inside can be obtained, the operation accuracy of the game is improved, and the game experience of the player is improved.

As an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, both the first sensing device 2 and the second sensing device 3 include an infrared transmitting module 21, an infrared receiving module 22, and a roller 23. The infrared transmitting module 21 and the infrared receiving module 22 are existing technologies, and they are provided as a pair and are located on both sides of the roller 23. The positions of the two are facing each other, which facilitates accurate transmission / reception of infrared rays. Let me. The roller 23 can rotate according to the trackball 1, and the roller 23 comes into contact with the trackball 1. Therefore, when the trackball 1 rotates, unless the direction of rotation is completely perpendicular to the roller 23, a component force is applied to the roller 23, and the roller 23 rotates accordingly.

As an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the roller 23 includes a passing portion 24 and a shielding portion 25. The passing unit 24 can pass the infrared rays transmitted by the infrared transmitting module 21, and at this time, the infrared receiving module 22 receives the infrared rays and produces a high level or a low level. The blocking unit 25 can block the infrared rays transmitted by the infrared transmitting module 21, and at this time, the infrared receiving module 22 receives the level signal opposite to that of the passing unit, for example, the infrared receiving module 22 receives the infrared rays. When a high level signal is generated, a low level signal is generated when the infrared receiving module 22 is not receiving infrared rays. It is preferable that the passing portion 24 and the shielding portion 25 are provided apart from each other and have the same shape and dimensions. The passing portion 24 and the shielding portion 25 are both a plurality of, and an array is formed to form a grid. The higher the installation density of the passing portion 24 and the shielding portion 25, the higher the accuracy. When the roller 23 rotates, the passing section 24 and the blocking section 25 alternately pass to form alternating high-level signals and low-level signals, and the number of signals and the corresponding angles of the passing section 24 and the blocking section 25 on the roller 23. Based on the above, the rotational displacement of the roller 23 can be obtained. The passage 24 has a watermark or transparent structure, the infrared is an electromagnetic wave having a wavelength close to that of visible light, and can pass through a transparent object, so that the infrared receiving module 22 receives the infrared transmitted from the infrared transmitting module 21. Yes, if the passing portion 24 has an openwork structure, infrared rays can pass naturally. The plurality of passing portions 24 and the shielding portions 25 are uniformly distributed along the radial direction of the roller 23. The number of infrared transmitting modules 21 and infrared receiving modules 22 is two pairs, and it is possible to obtain more accurate displacement data by calculating the average value of the two pairs of data, and the pair of infrared transmitting modules 21 and infrared receiving. In the event of a module 22 failure, another pair can be enabled to increase device redundancy.

As an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the trackball 1 device further includes a balance kit 4, the balance kit 4 supports and positions the trackball 1, and the trackball 1 is the first sensing device 2 and the first. 2 It abuts on the sensing device 3 and ensures that it rotates within a narrow range, thus causing the first sensing device 2 and the second sensing device 3 to generate corresponding electrical signals. The balance kit 4 includes a carrier ring 41, a bearing 42 and a bearing housing 43. The carrier ring 41 abuts on the bottom of the trackball 1, and the openwork portion in the center of the carrier ring 41 allows the trackball 1 to rotate freely, lowering operational resistance and improving the game experience. The bearing housing 43 fixes the bearing 42, the bearing housing 43 supports the bearing 42, positions the rotation of the bearing 42, abuts the bearing 42 on the side of the track ball 1, and the bearing while the track ball 1 is rotating. Ensure that 42 rotates synchronously. It is preferable that the bearing 42, the roller 23 of the first sensing device 2 and the roller 23 of the second sensing device 3 are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction of the trackball 1, that is, the sandwich angle between the two rollers is 120 °. There, the trackball 1 is positioned so that the trackball 1 receives forces uniformly from three directions during rotation, smoothing the rotation process of the trackball 1 and improving the player's gaming experience.

As an optional embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 3, in order to realize the specific functions of the present invention, the trackball 1 device is further provided with the PCBA board 5, and the MCU module is provided on the PCBA board 5. The PCBA board 5 is fixed to the housing 6 by a connecting screw 61, and the PCBA board 5 is further provided with electronic devices matching the MCU module, and these electronic devices are electrically connected to the MCU module.

As an optional embodiment, the trackball 1 device further comprises a housing 6, the housing 6 comprising an upper housing and a lower housing, and a fixed space between the upper housing and the lower housing by screws or engagement. It is connected. The housing 6 positions the trackball 1. That is, the housing 6 is provided with a matching through hole in the shape and size of the trackball 1, and the housing 6 abuts on the trackball 1 at the position of the through hole, and a part of the trackball 1 is partially formed in the housing 6. Expose above. Specific proportions can be set as needed to facilitate manual work. Of course, the housing 6 protects the trackball 1. The housing 6 is also fixedly connected to the first sensing device 2, the second sensing device 3, the PCBA board 5, and the balance kit 4. As shown in FIG. 3, the housing 6, the first sensing device 2, and the second sensing device 3 are engaged and connected by a positioning pin 27, and the first sensing device 2 and the second sensing device 3 are fixed. There is. Further, the housing 6 also performs screw connection, engagement connection, adhesion, etc. to the carrier ring 41 and the bearing housing 43 of the balance kit 4 to realize the fixing of the balance kit 4.

The examples are merely special examples, and the present invention does not indicate that it is a single embodiment.

Example 2
It is a kind of gaming device, and as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the gaming device includes the trackball device provided by the present invention, and further includes a control knob 7. The trackball device is used in combination with the control knob 7 and can be used as a game handle of a gaming device to more accurately control movement operations during a game and improve the player's gaming experience.

The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and one of ordinary skill in the art can make various changes or equivalent replacements to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Also, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and examples may be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For this reason, the invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments contained within the claims of the invention fall within the scope of the invention.

In the figure, 1: Trackball 2: First sensing device, 21: Infrared transmitting module, 22: Infrared receiving module, 23: Roller, 24: Passing part, 25: Shielding part, 26: Protective case, 27: Positioning pin 3: 2nd sensing device 4: Balance kit, 41: Carrier ring, 42: Bearing, 43: Bearing housing, 5: PCBA board, 6: Housing, 61: Connection screw, 7: Control knob be.

Claims (10)

A trackball, a first sensing device, a second sensing device and an MCU module are provided, and the first sensing device and the second sensing device abut on the trackball and are electrically connected to the MCU module, and the first sensing is provided. The angle between the device and the second sensing device is an acute angle or a right angle, and the rotation of the trackball generates an electric signal corresponding to the first sensing device and the second sensing device, and the MCU module is the electric signal. The trackball device is characterized in that it can convert and process the above and generate displacement information corresponding to the rotation of the trackball on the display device. The first sensing device and the second sensing device each include an infrared transmitting module, an infrared receiving module, and a roller, and the infrared transmitting module and the infrared receiving module are provided in pairs and are located on both sides of the roller. The trackball device according to claim 1, wherein the roller can be rotated by the rotation of the trackball. The roller includes a passing portion and a shielding portion, the passing portion can pass infrared rays transmitted by the infrared transmitting module, and the shielding portion can shield the infrared rays transmitted by the infrared transmitting module, and the passing portion and the passing portion. The trackball device according to claim 2, wherein the shielding portions are provided apart from each other. The trackball device according to claim 3, wherein the passing portion has an openwork or a transparent structure, and the plurality of passing portions and the shielding portion are uniformly distributed along the radial direction of the roller. The trackball device according to claim 2, wherein the number of the infrared transmitting module and the infrared receiving module is two pairs. The trackball device further comprises a balance kit, the balance kit including a carrier ring, a bearing and a bearing housing, the carrier ring abutting on the bottom of the trackball, the bearing housing fixing the bearing and the bearing. The trackball device according to claim 1, wherein is abutting on a side portion of the trackball. The trackball device according to claim 1, wherein the trackball device further includes a PCBA board, and the MCU module is provided on the PCBA board. The trackball device further includes a housing, which is characterized in that the trackball is positioned and fixedly connected to a first sensing device, a second sensing device, a PCBA board, and a balance kit. The trackball device according to claim 7. A gaming device comprising the trackball device according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The gaming device according to claim 9, wherein the gaming device includes a control knob.

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