KR100768901B1 - interface for computer game control using radio control regulator - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an input device and interface for game operation such as a joystick used in a computer, and in particular, a USB communication module for USB data communication through a USB port of a computer; A RC regulator communication module for performing wired communication with a conventional RC receiver; A data matching unit for matching data between the USB communication module and the RC controller communication module to convert data generated by the RC controller into data recognizable by the computer and to transmit data through the USB communication module; And providing a computer game control interface using a radio control controller, characterized in that it comprises a data matching control unit for controlling the operation of the data matching unit can be used as a joystick substitute RC controller in all PC games supporting the joystick.

radio control, computer, game, joystick, interface

Description

Interface for computer game control using radio control regulator}

1 and 2 is an exemplary view for explaining the operation of the conventional radio control controller

3 is a block diagram illustrating the structure of a computer game control interface using a radio control controller according to the present invention.

4 and 5 are screen examples of a window control window for explaining a process that is recognized on the computer when connecting the computer game control interface using the radio control controller according to the present invention

<Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings>

310: USB interface 320: USB data codec unit

340: Radio control (RC) receiver signal codec section

350: data matching unit 360: data matching control unit

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an input device and interface for game operation, such as a joystick used in a computer, and more particularly, to a remote control transmitter module for remotely controlling a radio control (hereinafter referred to as RC) automobile or airplane as a computer game joystick. The present invention relates to an interface for controlling a computer game using a radio control controller for more precisely controlling a control object of a computer game and increasing the satisfaction of a game user using the same.

In general, since a computer collects various kinds of information from the outside and performs a task, most computers usually use two kinds of input devices to directly input information.

There are a keyboard for inputting symbolic information such as letters and numbers, a mouse for inputting arbitrary location information on a display screen, a mouse, an optical pen, a trackball, a pointing stick, a touch screen, a voice recognition system, a joystick, and the like.

These conventional input devices have their advantages and disadvantages for any particular application or user, and keyboards and mice are generally used for input devices currently used in computers (personal computers, notebooks, etc.). In particular, due to the rapid spread of Windows, almost all programs support the Graphical User Interface (GUI) function, and thus the use of the mouse is increasing.

However, in the case of the above-described mouse or keyboard, the function as a general-purpose input device is faithful, whereas the joystick is widely used as a user interface for gaming because there is a lack in operating a computer game that is gradually spreading and growing rapidly. Increasingly, even a general computer has an interface for connecting and using a joystick.

The above-described joystick is briefly described as follows: a position control lever which the user holds by hand to control the operation of the computer screen, a main body provided with the position control lever and various auxiliary switches, and a signal from the lever and the switch to process the computer. And a signal processing circuit provided to the electronic device.

In this case, the position control lever typically uses one lever, and the lever can rotate to control the moving direction of the control object in any direction of 360 ° as well as the X axis and the Y axis with respect to the center axis. Therefore, while providing convenience, a game requiring sophisticated movement control has a problem in that a control target on the game may be moved in a direction that the user does not want.

In addition, a typical example of the joystick as described above is a RC controller for remote control of a RC car or RC boat or RC tank or RC airplane using a remote control.

At this time, the above-described RC controller is only occupied in the room because the above-mentioned remote control control target is typically for outdoor leisure because of its large running speed and operating area, and moreover, such RC regulator is expensive. The problem is that it is not suitable for use in an environment where outdoor activities are difficult for the consumer, but outdoor activities are difficult (weather, personal circumstances, etc.).

An object of the present invention for solving the above problems relates to an input device and interface for game operation such as a joystick used in a computer, and in particular, a remote control transmitter module for remotely controlling a radio control car or an airplane as a joystick for a computer game. The present invention provides a computer game control interface using a radio control controller to more precisely control the control object of the computer game and to increase the satisfaction of the user using the same.

Features of the computer game control interface using the radio control controller according to the present invention for achieving the above object, USB communication module for USB data communication through the USB port of the computer; A RC regulator communication module for performing wired communication with a conventional RC receiver; A data matching unit for matching data between the USB communication module and the RC controller communication module to convert data generated by the RC controller into data recognizable by the computer and to transmit data through the USB communication module; And a data matching control unit for controlling the operation of the data matching unit.

As an additional feature of the computer game control interface using the radio control controller according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the USB communication module includes a USB interface for performing data communication through the USB port of the computer; And a USB data codec unit for transmitting arbitrary data through the USB interface.

As another additional feature of the computer game control interface using the radio control controller according to the present invention for achieving the above object, in order to increase the compatibility in the PC game, when converting the data generated in the USB communication module to a USB joystick signal In order to change the purpose of the USB joystick signal by pressing a button of the USB communication module.

The above object and various advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the preferred embodiments of the present invention described below with reference to the accompanying drawings by those skilled in the art.

First, a brief description of the technical concept applied to the present invention, Figure 1 is attached to the RC controller for the conventional RC airplane adjustment, the radio control controller, that is, the transmitter 101 shown in the two sticks (102, 103 is rotatably provided in the direction of arrow A, B, arrow C, and D, respectively.

By rotating the stick 102 in the directions of arrows A and B, the elevator rudder and the rudder of the airplane, which is the controlled object, are respectively controlled. In addition, by rotating the stick 103 in the directions of arrows C and D, the air regulator and the auxiliary blades are respectively controlled. 104 and 106 are horizontal retainers for fine-adjusting the neutral position of the stick 102 with respect to the elevating rudder and the rudder, respectively. 105 and 107 are horizontal holders by fine-adjusting the neutral position of the stick 103 with respect to an air regulator and an auxiliary wing, respectively. 114 is an indicator which displays the voltage etc. of a battery.

The columnar operation knobs 201 and 202 are knobs for an exponential function that change exponentially the control characteristics of the sticks 102 and 103 for the rudder and air conditioner, respectively. 112 is an antenna for radio wave transmission. The fragment display unit 203 and the set switch 204 are provided below the transmitter 101. On the display unit 203, the current time, elapsed time, etc. are displayed in alphabetical and numeric terms in accordance with the operation of the setting switch 204. FIG.

In the case of adjusting the adjuster using the above-described transmitter, the level holders 104 to 107 and the handles 201 and 202 are appropriately set in accordance with the scales installed near them, and then the sticks 102 and 103 are operated. Do it.

Also shown in FIG. 2 is a pistol-type RC controller for a conventional RC car adjustment. In the illustrated radio control controller, that is, the transmitter 401, one wheel 402 and one trigger 403 are respectively shown. Rotation is provided freely in the directions of arrows A and B.

By rotating the wheel 402 in the direction of the arrow AB, the direction of the front wheels of the vehicles, which are each to be controlled, is controlled. The speed of the vehicle is controlled by rotating the trigger 403 in the arrow B direction. Reference numerals 404 and 405 denote horizontal holders for fine-adjusting the neutral positions of the wheel 402 and the trigger 403 with respect to the front wheel of the vehicle and the speed of the vehicle, respectively.

Such an RC controller enables very fine control.

Therefore, such a RC controller can also be viewed as a single joystick, so if a computer provides an interface for performing data exchange during a normal RC control period with an input of a computer that receives a general joystick input, instead of a joystick used for playing a computer game, It was conceived that the RC controller could be used to manipulate the control object in the computer game.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a structure of a computer game control interface using a radio control controller according to the present invention. The USB interface 310 performs data communication through a USB port of a computer, and the USB interface. A USB data codec unit 320 for providing arbitrary data to the computer through the 310 and a conventional RC controller as shown in FIG. Radio control controller signal codec unit 340 for converting and processing various manipulation signals into digital signals, and performing data matching between the USB data codec unit 320 and the radio control (RC) controller signal codec unit 340. A data matching unit 350 for converting the data sent from the RC regulator side into data recognizable by the computer side, and the data It consists of the operation of the engagement (350) with the data registration control unit 360 for controlling.

Referring to FIG. 4 to FIG. 5 attached to the operation of the computer game control interface using the radio control controller configured as described above, the interface shown in FIG. 3 is hereinafter abbreviated as PC-200.

Using a USB cable, connect the USB interface 310 of the PC-200 to the USB port of your computer. When you first connect to the USB port, the computer's operating system automatically detects and waits for the installation to complete.

When the RCJoyCon PC-200 appears in the game controller window of the control panel as shown in FIG. 4, it is normally installed. Then, the cover of the PC-200 is opened to connect the two-channel receiver for the RC car.

At this time, as shown in Figure 3 attached by wire.

In case of the receiver to be connected for the first time, it needs to be adjusted for normal operation.

Then move the RC controller's handles and triggers a few full ranges for data matching and system setup, then center the handles and triggers until the adjustment is complete.

At this time, in order to increase compatibility in the PC game, when Throtle, Break / Reverse (acceleration, break / reverse) is not possible on the Y-axis depending on the game, when the data generated by the USB communication module is converted into a USB joystick signal, the USB If you press the button of communication module, you can change the trigger of RC controller to Z axis brake / reverse and YR axis acceleration.

Also, press it again to use the RC controller's trigger as the Y axis.

Therefore, it is possible to change the purpose of the USB joystick signal, which can be summarized as follows.

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Wheel trigger Mode 1 X axis Y axis (acceleration, brake / reverse) Mode 2 X axis Z axis (brake reverse), YR axis (acceleration)

While the invention has been shown and described in connection with specific embodiments thereof, it is well known in the art that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as indicated by the claims. Anyone who owns it can easily find out.

By providing an interface for controlling a computer game using the radio control controller according to the present invention as described above, it is possible to use the RC controller as a substitute for the joystick in all PC games supporting the joystick.

Claims (3)

A USB communication module for USB data communication through a USB port of a computer; A RC regulator communication module for performing wired communication with a conventional RC receiver; A data matching unit for matching data between the USB communication module and the RC controller communication module to convert data generated by the RC controller into data recognizable by the computer and to transmit data through the USB communication module; And a data matching controller for controlling the operation of the data matching unit. The outside has a pistol shape with a trigger for controlling the speed of the controlled object, a wheel for controlling the direction of movement of the controlled object, and a USB button for switching the function of the trigger to Z-axis brake / reverse and Y-axis acceleration. Computer game control interface using a radio control controller, characterized in that the configuration. The method of claim 1, The USB communication module includes a USB interface for performing data communication through a USB port of the computer; And a USB data codec unit for transmitting arbitrary data through the USB interface. delete

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