JPH0578286U - Wireless controller - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] A wireless controller capable of setting the arrangement of operation keys and the like as game state input means to an easily operable arrangement according to the physical or posture state of a game player (user), game software, or the like. I will provide a. [Structure] Therefore, a direction indicating key K _{1 on} the upper surface of the wireless controller 4 and other control keys K ₂ , K ₃
Is configured so that it can be rotationally displaced at an arbitrary angle with each central portion as the center of rotation, and the control key K ₄ on the side surface of the controller 4 can be slidably displaced along this side surface.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a wireless controller, particularly a wireless controller for a video game device.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, so-called TV game devices (or computer game devices, which are abbreviated as NES for short) that use home-use television receivers and the like as monitors have become widespread. The controller of this type of conventional game device is generally a wired type, but when actually performing game operations, the distance between the operator and the monitor screen for games such as TVs is the cable (or cord). It is difficult to see because it is restricted by the length, and the gables are an obstacle, and it is inconvenient to clean up when not in use.Therefore, there is a proposal to make these wireless by wireless. For example, it is disclosed in JP-A-63-82688 and JP-A-62-14527.

In the conventional wireless controller of this type including the above-mentioned reference, the arrangement of the operation / control keys and the like as the game state input means is generally fixed, and the position change setting for each user is not possible. Was there.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, these controllers have made it possible to take a comparatively free position and posture by wirelessly reducing the positional restrictions of the user. Depending on the physical condition of the dominant arm or the contents of the game software used, if the control keys are fixedly arranged, smooth operation may be hindered. In addition, for example, when playing in a state where the monitor screen is not directly facing such as a lying posture, the direction on the controller does not match the direction on the screen, which may hinder smooth operation.

The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object thereof is to provide a wireless controller in which a user can set a key layout that is easier to operate depending on the situation.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 Therefore, according to the present invention, a wireless controller including a game state input means and a wireless transmission means for the input information, a wireless reception means for the input information, and the received input information are displayed as an image on a monitor via the game device. In a game device composed of an adapter composed of an interface circuit for transmitting as a voice control signal, the arrangement of the game state input means can be slidably and / or rotationally displaced according to the state of the user. As an example, the direction instruction key and other control keys on the upper surface of the controller as the game status input means are configured to be rotatable and displaceable by arbitrary angles, and the control key on the side surface of the controller is Attempts to achieve the above-mentioned object by making it possible to slide and displace along the side surface. It is intended.

[0007]

[Action]

 With the configuration of the present invention as described above, a game suitable for the user of the wireless controller can be dealt with, for example, in response to the physical condition / posture of the user and the difference in the frequency of use of the game state input means such as the keys by the game software. The arrangement of the state input means can be selected and set, and the game can proceed more smoothly.

[0008]

【Example】

 The present invention will be described below based on embodiments. FIG. 1 shows a basic configuration diagram of a game device provided with an embodiment of a wireless controller according to the present invention. Reference numeral 1 is a video game device (main body) of this type, 2 is an image / sound monitor such as a television receiver to which a signal from the game device 1 is input, and 3 is a radio which is input information from the wireless controller 4. An adapter including a receiving circuit for receiving a signal (only its antenna 3a is shown) and an interface circuit for transmitting this signal as an image / sound control signal on the monitor 2 through the game device 1. is there. The wireless controller 4 has keys K having game state input means such as push buttons. ₁ ~ K_Four And a transmission circuit for wirelessly transmitting the input information (only the antenna 4a is shown).

The feature of this embodiment is that the direction indicating key K _{1 on} the upper surface of the wireless controller 4 and the other control keys K ₂ and K ₃ are configured so that they can be rotationally displaced at an arbitrary angle with their respective centers as rotation centers. The control key K 4 on the side surface of the controller ₄ is configured to be slidable along the side surface.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the wireless controller 4, FIG. 3A is an enlarged plan view of the direction indicating key K ₁ , and FIG. ) Shows a plan view of the electrode 6 on the substrate side (back surface) of the direction indicating key K ₁ , and FIG. 4 shows a side view of the wireless controller 4.

In FIG. 3, 5 is each electrode on the push button side of the direction indicating key K ₁ , 6 is each electrode on the base side, and 7 is each contact. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the control keys K ₁ , K ₂ , and K _{3 on the} upper surface of the controller 4 can be rotated by the user at arbitrary angles in the directions of the arrows shown in FIG. K ₄ is constructed so that it can slide in the direction of the arrow shown.

With the above-described configuration, it is possible to set the key arrangement that is convenient for the player in response to the size of the hand of the gamer, the left and right hands, or the difference in the frequency of use of each control key depending on the game software. A suitable operating environment can be obtained. For example, in the case of a left-handed person, the direction key k ₁ and the other control keys K ₂ , K ₃ etc. on the upper part of the controller 4 are rotated 180 degrees, and the side control key K ₄ is slidably moved. Thus, the direction key K ₁ and the other control keys K ₂ , K _{3 and the} like on the upper part of the controller 4 are left-right switched to make a left-handed controller.

Further, even when the player does not face the screen of the monitor 2 directly, for example, when the player is lying down, the direction indication key K ₁ can be rotationally displaced to change the direction on the screen and the controller 4. The direction of can be matched.

The type of each control key and the rotation / sliding displacement mechanism thereof in the above embodiment are not limited to those shown in the drawings, and it goes without saying that various modifications may be made. is there. Further, a change amount input device other than a key such as a joystick or a trackball may be used, and the wireless communication medium may be infrared rays instead of radio waves.

[0015]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, the game state input means of the wireless controller is configured to be arranged so that the user can easily operate it according to the situation, so the usability can be greatly improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a basic configuration diagram of a game device including a wireless controller according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the wireless controller.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view, vertical sectional view, and rear plan view of the direction key.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the wireless controller.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 game device 2 monitor 3 adapter 4 wireless controller K ₁ direction key (top) (game state input means) k ₂ , K ₃ control key (top) (game state input means) K ₄ control key (side) (game state) Input method)

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A wireless controller comprising a game state input means and a wireless transmission means for the input information, a wireless reception means for the input information, and an image / sound control signal of the received input information on a monitor via a game device. In a game device including an interface circuit for transmitting as a message, an arrangement of the game state input means is configured to be slidable and / or rotationally displaceable according to a state of a user. And a wireless controller. 2. A directional key on the upper surface of the controller and other control keys as the game state input means are configured to be rotatable and displaceable by arbitrary angles,
2. The wireless controller according to claim 1, wherein the control key on the side surface of the controller is configured to be slidably displaced along the side surface.