JPH067795U - Wireless controller - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] In a video game device having a wireless controller, the advantage of being able to freely move the controller in any direction by releasing the restriction of wiring is taken full advantage of the conventional push-button type. A means for realizing not only an input operation but also a more dynamic new game operation mode is provided. Therefore, for example, the wireless controller 5 has a built-in tilt sensor S that outputs a voltage value corresponding to a change in capacitance, for example, a change in liquid level, and changes the video / audio of the monitor according to the tilt state. Configured to let.

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, 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 cable is an obstacle, and it is inconvenient to clean up even when it is 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.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, with the above proposed example, by changing the controller to wireless, there is no restriction on the cable length and it is possible to play away from the monitor screen appropriately. The conventional push-button type key switch etc. is used as it is for the control method, and the advantage of being able to freely move the controller in any direction / posture by releasing the wiring restrictions by making it wireless is fully utilized. There was envy not doing.

The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and by making the most of the above advantages, not only the push button type operation by the conventional fingertip but also a new and more dynamic game operation can be performed. The purpose is to provide means capable of realizing the aspect.

[0005]

Therefore, in this invention, in the present invention, a wireless controller including a game state input means such as a key switch and a wireless transmission means of the input information, and a wireless reception means of the input information and In the wireless controller of the game device, which comprises an adapter including an interface circuit for transmitting the received input information to the monitor as image / sound control means via the game device, the tilted state of the wireless controller It is intended to achieve the above-mentioned object by providing a detection means for detecting the above, and by configuring the detection output thereof as the input information of the game state.

[0006]

[Action]

 With the wireless controller configuration as described above, the built-in tilt detection means detects the tilt status of the controller or the tilt status of a specific part of the controller, so that the monitor screen and voice are not only used for fingertip operation input but also for other human bodies. By using parts and the like, or by moving the controller, a dynamic game operation mode with movement can be realized. Also, people with disabilities who cannot input with their fingers will be able to enjoy the game.

[0007]

【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 of a television receiver or the like to which a signal is input from the game device 1, and 3 is a state input means such as a push button. A reception circuit (the antenna 3a thereof) for receiving a game operation input signal from a wireless controller 5 including a keypad 4 having the keypad 4 and a wireless transmission circuit (only the antenna 10a is shown) for transmitting the input information. Only)) and an interface circuit for transmitting this signal as an image / sound signal on the monitor 2 via the game apparatus 1. A feature of this embodiment is that the wireless controller 5 has a built-in tilt sensor S of a type that outputs a change in liquid level as a voltage value corresponding to a change in capacitance.

As shown in a block diagram of an example of the tilt state input unit in FIG. 2, the tilt sensor S has a voltage value that is proportional to the tilt of the controller 5 or that represents a relative relationship with the tilt. Is output, and this input signal is converted into a readable digital signal by the A / D converter 6 and sent to the arithmetic unit 7 to generate a data code according to the inclination, and the state from the keypad 4 is output. The data is output to the control circuit 9 (FIG. 3 described later) of the controller 5 together with the data code obtained by the arithmetic processing of the input signal from the input device 8 and is transmitted to the wireless reception circuit in the adapter 3 through the antennas 10a and 3a by the wireless transmission circuit 10. By transmitting and changing signals such as images and sounds on the monitor 2 according to these signals, the game can be progressed.

FIG. 3 shows a circuit configuration diagram of the wireless controller 5 except for the tilt state input unit shown in FIG. 4a is each key switch of the keypad 4, 9 is the control circuit, 10 is a wireless transmission circuit, 11 is a battery, 12 is its charging terminal, 13 is a charge detection circuit, a is a power supply line, and b is a switch control line. Indicates.

(Other Embodiments) The arithmetic unit 7 of FIG. 2 in the above configuration can also be used as the control unit 9 of FIG. Further, the wireless communication medium may be infrared rays or the like instead of radio waves. Further, the system does not have to be a system that periodically transmits from the wireless controller 5, and in this case, the warning LED and the buzzer are not necessary. Further, the inclination sensor S may be a mechanical type using a gyro or the like. Further, if necessary, the key switch 4a may be omitted and a game operation type using only the tilt sensor S may be used. Further, the tilt sensor S may be of a type that activates a switch when a predetermined tilt is detected in addition to inputting the tilt numerically. In this case, the A / D converter 6 and the arithmetic unit 7 are unnecessary. Become.

[0012]

As described above, according to the present invention, the monitor image / audio signal can be controlled by changing the tilted state of the wireless controller or the tilted state of a specific portion of the controller. A person can realize a game of inputting not only by operating a fingertip as in the past, but also by using other parts of the body, for example, arms, legs or the whole body. Therefore, it is possible to realize a dynamic game that uses movements of arms and legs, or a movement game that moves a controller. In addition, people with physical disabilities who cannot input with their fingers will be able to enjoy the game.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram of an example of a tilt state input unit of the wireless controller.

FIG. 3 is a circuit configuration diagram of the wireless controller other than the portion shown in FIG. 2;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Game Device 2 Monitor 3 Adapter 4a Key Switch 5 Wireless Controller 9 Control Circuit S Tilt Sensor

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A wireless controller comprising a game state input means such as a key switch and a wireless transmission means for the input information thereof, a wireless reception means for the input information and the received input information on a monitor via a game device. In the wireless controller of the game device configured with an adapter including an interface circuit for transmitting as voice control means, a detection means for detecting a tilted state of the wireless controller is provided,
A wireless controller characterized in that the detection output thereof is used as input information of the game state.