KR20120058961A - cradle device for enhanced haptic effect and control method thereof - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a cradle device and a method for controlling the same, wherein the cradle device is connected to a mobile communication terminal to perform an extended function, and the tactile performance is improved. And a microphone for receiving audio output from the speaker of the mobile communication terminal, wherein the audio input unit is configured to acquire an audio signal from the input audio, and amplifies and noises of the audio signal input through the audio input unit. A filter unit for removing and converting an audio signal transmitted from the filter unit into a digital signal, identifying characteristics of the audio signal, outputting a corresponding standard vibration signal and a sound control signal, and executing a plurality of specific softwares. Characteristics of each audio signal input by A control unit for generating and storing vibration data corresponding to the control unit, a power supply unit which is charged by receiving power from an external source and supplies the charged power by identifying a battery level of the mobile communication terminal, and a vibration control signal output from the control unit It is configured to include a vibration output unit for receiving the vibration driving unit and a sound output unit for receiving the sound control signal output from the controller and output through the speaker.
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BACKGROUND OF THE
As mobile communication terminals including smart phones become more common, the screens of mobile communication terminals become larger, and as the touch panel is applied, various game software and music contents can be used. Accordingly, the demand for improving the enjoyment of various contents or games using a mobile communication terminal has been steadily increasing from the user.
In particular, there is an increasing demand for tactile sensations that can directly feel the game, high quality sound, improved battery performance, and smooth linkage with game software.
Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and in particular, it is possible to use specific software executed in the mobile communication terminal more pleasantly and realistically by improving the tactile performance in performing the extension function by connecting to the mobile communication terminal. It is an object of the present invention to provide a cradle device and a control method of the mobile communication terminal having improved tactile performance that can meet the needs of the user.
The cradle device of a mobile communication terminal having improved tactile performance according to the problem to be solved by the present invention is a cradle device which performs an extended function by connecting to a mobile communication terminal, by executing specific software on the mobile communication terminal. An audio input unit including a microphone for receiving audio output from a speaker of the mobile communication terminal, the audio input unit for obtaining an audio signal from the input audio; A filter unit for removing amplification and noise of an audio signal input through the audio input unit; Converts the audio signal transmitted from the filter unit into a digital signal, grasps the characteristics of the audio signal, outputs a corresponding standard vibration signal and a sound control signal, and executes a plurality of specific softwares for each audio signal input. A controller for generating vibration data corresponding to the characteristic and storing the vibration data in a memory; A power supply unit which is charged by receiving power from the outside and checks the remaining battery capacity of the mobile communication terminal to supply charged power; A vibration output unit which receives the vibration control signal output from the controller and drives the vibration element; And a sound output unit which receives a sound control signal output from the controller and outputs the sound control signal through a speaker.
In addition, the apparatus may further include a setting unit for setting a volume, an intensity of vibration, and a pattern. In this case, the controller may output a vibration control signal and a sound control signal corresponding to an operation signal input from the setting unit. .
The audio input unit may further include an optimization circuit for constantly outputting audio input from the microphone according to a predetermined reference.
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vibrating element is at least two linear vibration motors.
The controller may search for and select an optimum vibration data corresponding to audio output from a specific software executed in the mobile communication terminal in the memory and output an optimum vibration control signal through the corresponding vibration data and a standard vibration signal. Is characteristic.
The specific software executed in the mobile communication terminal mentioned in the present invention may be any one of a game, a video, and music.
The apparatus may further include a key input unit for controlling and manipulating the specific software in association with the specific software executed in the mobile communication terminal.
Here, the mobile communication terminal referred to in the present invention is a multimedia device that is portable and has a specific software installed therein so as to execute a game or video through the terminal, and is provided with a user interface such as a display or a keypad. (Personal Digital Assistants) and Portable Multmedia Player (PMP).
On the other hand, the control method of the cradle device of the mobile communication terminal with improved tactile performance according to the problem to be solved of the present invention, in the control method of the cradle device for performing an extended function by connecting to the mobile communication terminal, in the mobile communication terminal Receiving audio output from a specific software to be executed through a microphone; Analyzing audio input from the microphone to obtain an audio signal; Amplifying the acquired audio signal and removing noise; Receiving the audio signal from which the noise is removed, converting the digital signal into a digital signal, identifying a characteristic of the audio signal, and outputting a vibration control signal and a sound control signal corresponding thereto; And driving the vibrating element and the speaker according to the vibration control signal and the sound control signal output from the controller.
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit is characterized in that it further comprises the step of supplying power to determine the remaining battery capacity of the mobile communication terminal.
Further, in the step of driving the vibration element, the strength of the vibration element is characterized in that it is changed by the user's operation.
The control unit may further include generating a plurality of vibration data according to amplitude, peak, and frequency characteristics of each audio signal input by executing a plurality of specific software, and storing the same in the memory.
The outputting of the vibration control signal may include: identifying, by the controller, characteristics of an audio signal including a magnitude, a peak, and a frequency of the audio signal; Outputting a standard vibration signal corresponding to a characteristic of the audio signal; Retrieving and selecting vibration data having one vibration characteristic corresponding to that of the audio signal in a memory in which a plurality of vibration data are stored; And outputting an optimal vibration control signal through the selected vibration data and the standard vibration signal.
At this time, the step of searching and selecting the vibration data is characterized in that the user is directly searched and selected through a setting unit, or automatically searched and selected by the control unit.
As described in detail above, a cradle device and a control method of a mobile communication terminal having improved tactile performance according to the present invention are connected to a mobile communication terminal to perform an extended function, but are output from audio output from specific software running in the mobile communication terminal. By improving the tactile performance through the enhancement of the standard vibration and the special vibration corresponding to the user, there is an advantage that can satisfy the user's needs because the user can use the multimedia running in the mobile communication terminal more pleasantly and realistically.
1A to 1C are perspective views illustrating a cradle device of a mobile communication terminal having improved tactile performance of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a cradle device of a mobile communication terminal with improved tactile performance of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a vibration output unit and a sound output unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a cradle device of a mobile communication terminal having improved tactile performance of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of outputting a vibration control signal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The present invention is a cradle device that is configured to accommodate the
1A to 1C are perspective views illustrating a cradle device of a mobile communication terminal having improved tactile performance of the present invention. First, the configuration according to the appearance of the cradle device according to the present invention includes a
The
In addition, an
The
Herein, the
In addition, the
And according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is provided on the
As an example, the
The
In addition, a volume control button for adjusting the volume of the sound and a vibration setting button for setting the pattern of the vibration may be provided.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 1C, a
Examples of such operation buttons may include Play, Pause, Power on / off, Call function, Vibration key up / down, etc. Buttons that may be provided when the game is executed are Left / Right, Up / Down, Start / Stop and Selection may be included.
The
On the other hand, the cradle device is provided with an
In addition, at least one
Finally, the
2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a cradle device of a mobile communication terminal having improved tactile performance according to the present invention.
The component of the cradle device according to the present invention includes an
The
The
Specifically, the
In this case, the specific software executed in the
The
Here, although not shown in the drawing, the
The optimization circuit generates an optimal vibration intensity from the audio signal acquired by the
Meanwhile, the
The
In detail, the
The A / D converter converts an analog audio signal transmitted from the
This standard vibration signal means a vibration signal corresponding to audio that changes in real time in the specific software.
In addition, the
Therefore, when a plurality of specific software is executed in the
The
At this time, the vibration data is selected by the user through the setting
Meanwhile, the
In addition, the
3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the
The vibration control signal output from the
The
At this time, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vibrating
The linear vibration motor is a miniature motor in which vibration is generated through linear motion, unlike a general vibration motor that performs a circular motion. The linear vibration motor is a component that makes vibration feel in a vertical direction when a control signal is input. It is an electronic device that is widely applied to screen mobile phones.
The
In this case, the audio reproduced through the
The cradle device according to the present invention may further include a
The user can operate the
For example, when the user presses the volume control button, the
In addition, when a user inputs a button for setting a vibration option such as a vibration intensity or a pattern, an operation signal for a change in the vibration intensity or a pattern is transmitted to the
On the other hand, the cradle device includes a
The
Specifically, the
At this time, the operation button of the
Examples of functions in which specific software is performed through these operation buttons may include Play, Pause, Power on / off, Call function, Vibration key up / down, Left / Right, Up / Down, Start / Stop, and Selection. .
Accordingly, the user can operate and control a game or a video by using only the
4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of a cradle device of a mobile communication terminal having improved tactile performance according to the present invention.
Looking at the control method for providing a tactile function of the cradle device according to the present invention,
The cradle device is electrically connected to the
Thereafter, the audio analyzer of the
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the connection of the
When the
In addition, the
The audio signal from which amplification and noise are removed is transmitted to the
In addition, the
The vibration control signal and the sound control signal output from the
At this time, when the vibration element is driven, the strength of the vibration element may be changed by the user's manipulation through the setting
Separately, the
5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of outputting a vibration control signal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Looking specifically at the method for providing a tactile effect according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figure 5, first, the
The
The standard vibration signal refers to a vibration signal corresponding to the real-time response generated when a user touches or manipulates specific software executed in the
Subsequently, the
The various types of vibration data previously stored in the memory are to create an atmosphere suitable for various genres in executing a specific software. For example, the vibration data may include action, adventure, simulation, sports, and other genre vibration data. have.
An example of a method of searching for vibration data having one vibration characteristic by the
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the method for searching and selecting the vibration data can be made by the function of the
Thereafter, the
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the detailed description of the specification but should be defined by the claims.
10: interface unit 20: audio input unit
30: filter unit 40: control unit
50: power supply unit 60: vibration output unit
70: sound output unit 80: setting unit
90: key input unit
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An audio input unit including a microphone for receiving audio output from a speaker of the mobile communication terminal when specific software is executed in the mobile communication terminal, and obtaining an audio signal from the input audio;
A filter unit for removing amplification and noise of an audio signal input through the audio input unit;
Converts the audio signal transmitted from the filter unit into a digital signal, grasps the characteristics of the audio signal, outputs a corresponding standard vibration signal and a sound control signal, and executes a plurality of specific softwares for each audio signal input. A controller for generating vibration data corresponding to the characteristic and storing the vibration data in a memory;
A power supply unit which is charged by receiving power from the outside and checks the remaining battery capacity of the mobile communication terminal to supply charged power;
A vibration output unit which receives the vibration control signal output from the controller and drives the vibration element; And
And a sound output unit configured to receive a sound control signal output from the controller and output the sound control signal through a speaker.
Further comprising a setting unit for setting the volume, the intensity and vibration of the vibration,
The control unit cradle device of the mobile communication terminal with improved tactile performance, characterized in that for outputting a vibration control signal and a sound control signal corresponding to the operation signal input from the setting unit.
The audio input unit
The cradle device of the mobile communication terminal with improved tactile performance, characterized in that it further comprises an optimization circuit for constantly outputting the audio input from the microphone according to a predetermined reference.
The vibration device is a cradle device of a mobile communication terminal with improved tactile performance, characterized in that at least two or more linear vibration motor.
The controller may search for and select the optimum vibration data corresponding to the audio output from the specific software executed in the mobile communication terminal in the memory and output the optimum vibration control signal through the corresponding vibration data and the standard vibration signal. A cradle device for a mobile communication terminal having improved tactile performance.
The cradle device of the mobile communication terminal with improved tactile performance, wherein the specific software executed in the mobile communication terminal is any one of a game, a video, and music.
And a key input unit for controlling and manipulating the specific software in association with the specific software executed in the mobile communication terminal.
Receiving audio output from a specific software executed in the mobile communication terminal through a microphone;
Analyzing audio input from the microphone to obtain an audio signal;
Amplifying the acquired audio signal and removing noise;
Receiving the audio signal from which the noise is removed, converting the digital signal into a digital signal, identifying a characteristic of the audio signal, and outputting a vibration control signal and a sound control signal corresponding thereto; And
And driving the vibrating element and the speaker according to the vibration control signal and the sound control signal output from the control unit.
The control method of the cradle device of the mobile communication terminal with improved tactile performance, characterized in that it further comprises the step of supplying power by determining the remaining battery of the mobile communication terminal in the power supply.
In the step of driving the vibrating element, the intensity of the vibrating element is controlled by the user's operation characterized in that the control device of the cradle device of the mobile communication terminal with improved tactile performance.
And generating a plurality of vibration data according to amplitude, peak, and frequency characteristics of each audio signal input by executing a plurality of specific software in the controller and storing the same in a memory. Cradle device control method of the improved mobile communication terminal.
Outputting the vibration control signal,
Grasping, by the controller, characteristics of the audio signal including the magnitude, peak, and frequency of the audio signal;
Outputting a standard vibration signal corresponding to a characteristic of the audio signal;
Retrieving and selecting vibration data having one vibration characteristic corresponding to that of the audio signal in a memory in which a plurality of vibration data are stored; And
And outputting an optimum vibration control signal through the selected vibration data and the standard vibration signal.
Searching and selecting the vibration data,
A control method of a cradle device of a mobile communication terminal having improved tactile performance, wherein the user is directly searched and selected through a setting unit, or is automatically searched and selected by a control unit.
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