JP3241838U - Combination handle and virtual reality device - Google Patents

Abstract

A combination handle and virtual reality device that eliminates the need to replace the handle and effectively reduces the cost of use. A combination handle (100) is detachably connected to a handgrip (110) and to the handgrip, and is provided with a first connector and a second connector, the first connector electrically connecting to an internal circuit of the handgrip. and an operation unit 130 configured to be connected, wherein the second connector is configured to be electrically connected to the portable game machine. The combination handle and virtual reality device can be used in both head-mounted displays and portable game consoles, reducing usage costs. [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD This application relates to the technical field of virtual reality devices, and in particular to combination handles and virtual reality devices.

A virtual reality (VR) device includes a head-mounted display and a control handle, and when a user enjoys the VR device, the head-mounted display is worn on the head and the hand manipulates the control handle. In the prior art, control handles are usually designed for head-mounted displays, so in general, handles that apply to head-mounted displays can be applied to virtual reality devices, but not to portable game machines. Therefore, when the user uses the portable game machine, it is necessary to replace the handle, which increases the cost of use.

In order to solve the above technical problems, the embodiments of the present application provide a combination handle that can be used in both a head-mounted display and a portable game machine, eliminates the need to replace the handle, and effectively reduces the cost of use. Providing virtual reality devices.

According to one aspect of the present application, a grip and a first connector and a second connector removably connected to the grip are provided, the first connector electrically connecting an internal circuit of the grip. and an operation unit configured to be electrically connected to the portable game machine, the second connector being configured to be electrically connected to the portable game machine.

According to one aspect of the present application, the grip portion is provided with an engagement groove, the operation portion is slidably fitted into the engagement groove, and the operation portion of the first connector is engaged with the engagement groove. and electrically connected to the internal circuitry of the grip.

According to one aspect of the present application, the length direction of the engagement groove is inclined with respect to the height direction of the grip portion so that the bottom wall of the engagement groove receives the operating portion.

According to one aspect of the present application, an inertial sensor is provided within the operating portion, and the inertial sensor is configured to collect posture data of the operating portion.

According to one aspect of the present application, the combination handle includes an annular case and an infrared lamp circuit, the annular case is connected to the grip portion, the infrared lamp circuit is provided on the annular case, and a head-mounted display is provided. It further includes a positioning ring that emits infrared light markers to acquire an image represented by the infrared light markers.

According to one aspect of the present application, the portable game machine is provided with a third connector, the third connector includes a plurality of connection pins, the second connector includes a plurality of connection holes, the plurality of connection pins. are inserted into the plurality of connection holes in one-to-one correspondence.

According to one aspect of the present application, the operation section includes an operation case in which the first connector and the second connector are provided, and an operation case provided in the operation case to electrically connect the first connector and the second connector. a connected controller; a power supply provided in the operating case and configured to supply electrical energy to the controller; an operating button provided in the operating case and electrically connected to the controller; including.

According to one aspect of the present application, the grip portion is provided with a detection sheet, the detection sheet is electrically connected to an internal circuit of the grip portion, detects a finger touch operation, and emits a detection signal. .

According to one aspect of the present application, the operating section is provided with a first magnetic body, the portable game machine is provided with a second magnetic body, and the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body are magnetically attracted to each other. be done.

According to another aspect of the present application, there is further provided a virtual reality device including a head-mounted display and said combination handle with said manipulator being communicatively connected to said head-mounted display.

In the combined handle and virtual reality device according to the present application, the operating part is applicable to the virtual reality device and attached to the portable game machine when attached to the grip by the grip detachably connected to the operating part. If so, it will be applicable to portable game machines. In other words, this combination handle can be used for both portable game consoles and virtual reality devices, and users do not need to prepare two types of handles, which effectively reduces the cost of use, improve the convenience of

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the more detailed description of the embodiments of the present application with reference to the drawings. The drawings are provided for a further understanding of the embodiments of the present application, and are intended to be part of the specification, to be interpreted together with the embodiments of the present application, and not to limit the present application. In the drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same elements or steps.
FIG. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a combination handle according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application; FIG. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of an operating part according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application; FIG. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a combination handle according to another exemplary embodiment of the present application; 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a portable game machine according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application; FIG. FIG. 4 is a structural block diagram of an operating unit according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application; FIG. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a grip according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application; FIG. 4 is a structural block diagram of a controller according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application;

Exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments of the present application, and it should be understood that the present application is not limited by the example embodiments described herein.

The present application provides a virtual reality device including a head-mounted display and a combination handle, the combination handle communicatively connected to the head-mounted display. In actual use, the user can use the corresponding virtual reality game by wearing the above-mentioned head-mounted display on the head and grasping the above-mentioned combination handle.

FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a combination handle according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG. 1 , the combination handle 100 according to the embodiment of the present application may include a grip part 110 and an operation part 130, the grip part 110 provides the user with a comfortable grip, convenient to use, Manipulator 130 is removably connected to grip 110 to facilitate use with a variety of devices.

Specifically, when it is necessary to use the virtual reality device, the operation unit 130 is attached to the hand grip 110, and in this way the operation unit 130 is electrically connected to the head-mounted display, and the head-mounted display and the head-mounted display are connected. signal can be transmitted. Also, when it is necessary to use the portable game machine, the operation part 130 is removed from the grip part 110, and the operation part 130 is attached to the portable game machine. Once connected, the user can use the operation unit 130 to perform related operations, and the operation unit 130 transmits operation signals for controlling the portable game machine, and outputs corresponding control commands to the portable game machine. to execute.

In one embodiment, an inertial sensor is provided within the operating portion 130 . When the operation part 130 is attached to the grip part 110, the inertial sensor collects posture data of the operation part 130 in the process of the user operating the grip part 110 to move the operation part 130, and then, Posture data is transmitted to the head-mounted display to predict the position and posture of the head-mounted display. It can be dynamically calibrated and can also perform operations such as temperature compensation.

FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of an operating part according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG. 2 , the operating portion 130 is provided with a first connector 133 and a second connector 136 , and when the operating portion 130 is attached to the grip portion 110 , the first connector 133 is connected to the inside of the grip portion 110 . It may be electrically connected to a circuit, thus transmitting signals between the operating portion 130 and the gripping portion 110 . Also, when using a portable game machine, the second connector 136 may be electrically connected to the portable game machine, thus transmitting signals between the operation unit 130 and the portable game machine.

In the combination handle 100 and virtual reality device according to embodiments herein, the operating portion 130 is removably connected to the gripping portion 110 such that the operating portion 130, when attached to the gripping portion 110, functions as a virtual reality device. can be applied to a portable game machine, and can be applied to a portable game machine. That is, the combination handle 100 can be used for both portable game machines and virtual reality devices, and the user does not need to prepare two handles, which effectively reduces the usage cost and reduces the usage. Make it simple.

As shown in FIG. 1, the grip portion 110 is provided with an engagement groove 111, and the operation portion 130 is slidably fitted into the engagement groove 111, thus facilitating attachment and detachment of the operation portion 130 and the grip portion 110. done. Also, when the operating portion 130 is engaged with the engaging groove 111 , the engaging groove 111 restricts the operating portion 130 and prevents the operating portion 130 from coming off the grip portion 110 .

In actual use, the operating portion 130 is engaged with the engaging groove 111, and the first connector 133 is electrically connected to the internal circuit of the grip portion 110, thereby improving attachment efficiency. improve effectively.

In one embodiment, gripping portion 110 may be provided with a first fastener and operating portion 130 may be provided with a second fastener, gripping portion 110 and operating portion 130 having the first and second fasteners. It may be removably connected by a tool.

In one embodiment, the grip part 110 may be provided with a rotation shaft and the operation part 130 may be provided with a connection hole, and the grip part 110 and the operation part 130 are fitted with the connection hole through the rotation shaft.

As shown in FIG. 1, in one embodiment, the lengthwise direction of the engaging groove 111 is inclined with respect to the height direction of the gripping portion 110, and in this way the operating portion 130 is positioned in the engaging groove 111. , and the operation part 130 engaged with the engaging groove 111 at an angle abuts obliquely against the bottom wall of the engaging groove 111, and the bottom wall of the engaging groove 111 is It plays a role of supporting the operation part 130 and makes it difficult for the operation part 130 to slip out of the engagement groove 111 .

In one embodiment, the length direction of the engagement groove 111 may be perpendicular to the height direction of the grip portion 110 .

As shown in FIG. 1, in one embodiment, the opening of the engaging groove 111 faces upward, and the operation part 130 slides into the engaging groove 111 from the top to the bottom when mounting. and effectively improve the installation efficiency.

FIG. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a combined handle according to another exemplary embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG. 3, the combination handle 100 includes a ring case 121 and an infrared lamp circuit 122, the ring case 121 is connected to the grip part 110, the infrared lamp circuit 122 is provided on the ring case 121, and a head-mounted display is provided. further includes a positioning ring 120 that emits the infrared light markers to acquire the infrared light markers and display the image represented by the infrared light markers to the user.

In one embodiment, there may be a plurality of infrared lamp circuits 122, the plurality of infrared lamp circuits 122 are distributed in the circumferential direction of the annular case 121, and the plurality of infrared lamp circuits 122 emit infrared light from different directions. may be emitted, which allows the head-mounted display to acquire a more detailed image.

As shown in FIG. 3 , in one embodiment, the operating portion 130 passes through the positioning ring 120 , i.e., a portion of the operating portion 130 is located within the positioning ring 120 , and thus is defined by the positioning ring 120 . The space is fully utilized and the space utilization rate is improved.

FIG. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a portable game machine according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the portable game machine 200 is provided with a third connector 210, the third connector 210 may include a plurality of connection pins, and the second connector 136 may include a plurality of connection holes. , the plurality of connection pins are inserted into the plurality of connection holes in one-to-one correspondence, thereby efficiently assembling the second connector 136 and the third connector 210, and the plurality of connection pins and the plurality of connections. By fitting the holes, connection stability is enhanced, and poor contact between the second connector 136 and the third connector 210 is less likely to occur.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the operation unit 130 is provided with the first magnetic body 137. In this case, the portable game machine 200 is provided with the second magnetic body 220, and the first magnetic body 137 is the second magnetic body. It may be magnetically attracted to the magnetic body 220, and thus the operation unit 130 can be quickly assembled to the portable game machine 200, and the installation efficiency between the operation unit 130 and the portable game machine 200 is effective. substantially improved.

FIG. 5 is a structural block diagram of an operating unit according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the operation part 130 may include an operation case 131 and a controller 132, the operation case 131 is detachably connected to the grip part 110, and the first connector 133 and the second connector are connected. 136 are all provided in the operation case 131 , the controller 132 is provided in the operation case 131 , the operation case 131 serves to protect the controller 132 , and the controller 132 electrically connects the first connector 133 and the second connector 136 . are connected so that the controller 132 can receive signals transmitted from the first connector 133 and the second connector 136, and can also transmit signals corresponding to the first connector 133 and the second connector 136. can.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, in one embodiment, the operation unit 130 may further include a power supply 134 provided within the operation case 131, the operation case 131 serves to protect the power supply 134, and also protects the power supply 134. 134 can supply electrical energy to the controller 132 .

In one embodiment, the power source 134 may be a battery, power socket, or the like.

2 and 5, in one embodiment, the operation unit 130 may further include an operation button 135, the operation button 135 is provided on the operation case 131, and the operation button 135 is electrically connected to the controller 132. The user may operate the corresponding operation button 135 to send a corresponding control signal to the controller 132, and after the controller 132 processes the corresponding control signal, the head-mounted display or portable game machine may implement the corresponding control signal.

FIG. 6 is a structural schematic diagram of a grip according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG. 6, in one embodiment, the grip 110 is provided with a sensing sheet 113, and the sensing sheet 113 is electrically connected to the internal circuitry of the grip 110, thus allowing the user to sense When the sheet 113 is touched, the detection sheet 113 emits a detection signal, and the detection signal may be transmitted to the controller 132 of the operation unit 130 via the internal circuit of the grip part 110 and the first connector 133, and the controller 132 detects A corresponding controller command may be sent based on the sensing signal emitted from the seat 113 .

In one embodiment, there may be one, two, three, etc. sensing sheets 113 .

FIG. 7 is a structural block diagram of a controller according to one exemplary embodiment of the present application. A controller 132 according to an embodiment of the present application is described with reference to FIG. The controller 132 may be either or both of the first device and the second device, or separate stand-alone devices thereof that communicate with the first device and the second device to collect Input signals may be received from these.

As shown in FIG. 7, controller 132 may include one or more processors 1321 and memory 1322 .

Processor 1321 may be a central processing unit (CPU) or other form of processing device having data processing and/or instruction execution capabilities, or other configuration within controller 132 to perform the desired functions. elements can be controlled.

Memory 1322 may include one or more computer program products, which may include various forms of computer readable storage media such as volatile and/or nonvolatile memory. The volatile memory may include, for example, random access memory (RAM) and/or cache memory (cache). The non-volatile memory may include, for example, read-only memory (ROM), hard disk, flash memory, and the like. The computer readable storage medium may store one or more computer program instructions for processor 1321 to implement the control methods and/or other desired functionality of the various embodiments of the present application described above. may be performed to Various contents such as input signals, signal components, noise components, etc. may also be stored on the computer-readable storage medium.

In one example, controller 132 may include input device 1323 and input device 1324, which are interconnected via a bus system and/or other form of connection mechanism (not shown).

If the controller is a stand-alone device, the input device 1323 may receive collected input signals from first and second devices via communication network connectors.

Additionally, the input device 1323 may include, for example, a keyboard, mouse, and the like.

The input device 1324 may externally input various information such as determined distance information and direction information. The input devices 1324 may include, for example, displays, speakers, printers, communication networks and remote input devices connected thereto.

Of course, for the sake of brevity, only some of the components relevant to the present application in the controller 132 are shown in FIG. 7, and components such as buses, input/input interfaces, etc. are omitted. Additionally, controller 132 may include any other suitable components, depending on the particular application.

The computer program product may have program code written in any combination of one or more programming languages to perform the operations of the embodiments of the present application, and the programming languages may include Java, C++, etc. Object-oriented programming languages are included, as are traditional procedural programming languages such as the "C" language and similar programming languages. The program code may reside entirely on the user's computing device, partially on the user's computing device, as a separate software package, partially on the user's computing device, partially on a remote computing device, or entirely on the user's computing device. may be executed on a remote computing device or server.

The computer readable storage medium may employ any combination of one or more readable media. A readable medium may be a readable signal medium or a readable storage medium. A readable storage medium may include, for example, an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus or device, or any combination thereof. Not limited. More specific examples of readable storage media (non-exhaustive list) include electrical connections with one or more leads, portal discs, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM ), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portal compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination of the foregoing.

The foregoing description has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, there is no intention to limit the embodiments of the present application to the form disclosed herein. While several exemplary aspects and examples have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize several variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and subcombinations thereof.

100 Combination Handle 110 Grip Part 111 Engagement Groove 113 Detection Sheet 120 Positioning Ring 121 Annular Case 122 Infrared Lamp Circuit 130 Operation Part 131 Operation Case 132 Controller 1321 Processor 1322 Memory 1323 Input Device 1324 Input Device 133 First Connector 134 Power Supply 135 Operation Button 136 Second connector 137 First magnetic body 200 Portable game machine 210 Third connector 220 Second magnetic body

Claims (10)

A combination handle,
a gripping portion;
a first connector and a second connector removably connected to the grip, wherein the first connector is configured to be electrically connected to an internal circuit of the grip; and the second connector and an operating portion configured to be electrically connected to a portable game machine. The grip portion is provided with an engagement groove, the operation portion is slidably fitted into the engagement groove, and the operation portion of the first connector is engaged with the engagement groove, and the grip portion is engaged with the engagement groove. 2. The combination handle of claim 1, electrically connected to an internal circuit. 3. The lengthwise direction of the engaging groove is inclined with respect to the height direction of the grip portion so that the bottom wall of the engaging groove receives the operation portion. combination handle. A combination handle according to any preceding claim, wherein an inertial sensor is provided within the operating portion, the inertial sensor being configured to collect posture data of the operating portion. comprising an annular case and an infrared lamp circuit, wherein the annular case is connected to the grip, the infrared lamp circuit is provided on the annular case, and a head-mounted display acquires an image represented by the infrared light marker. 4. The combination handle of any one of claims 1-3, further comprising a positioning ring configured to illuminate an infrared light marker on the handle. The portable game machine is provided with a third connector, the third connector includes a plurality of connection pins, the second connector includes a plurality of connection holes, and the plurality of connection pins are connected to the plurality of connection holes. Combination handle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that they are fitted correspondingly in pairs. The operation unit is
an operation case provided with the first connector and the second connector;
a controller provided in the operation case and electrically connected to the first connector and the second connector;
a power source provided within the operating case and configured to supply electrical energy to the controller;
and an operation button provided on the operation case and electrically connected to the controller. 2. A detection sheet is provided in said grip portion, said detection sheet is electrically connected to an internal circuit of said grip portion, detects a touch operation of a finger, and emits a detection signal. 4. The combination handle according to any one of 1 to 3. 3. The operating portion is provided with a first magnetic body, the portable game machine is provided with a second magnetic body, and the first magnetic body and the second magnetic body are magnetically attracted to each other. 4. The combination handle according to any one of 1 to 3. a head-mounted display and
A virtual reality device, comprising: the combination handle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the operation unit is communicatively connected to the head mounted display.

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