TWI445567B - Hand-held controlling device and game player - Google Patents

Description

Handheld operation control device and game machine

The present invention relates to a palm-type operation control device and an electronic game machine using the palm-type operation control device.

With the advancement of information technology, various electronic devices, such as computers, mobile phones, and personal digital assistants, have gradually entered the lives of everyone (see A Practical Control Scheme for a Series Controller to Enhance the Quality of Power Supplied to a Mobilephone Telecom Station, Power Electronics Specialists Conference, 2005. PESC '05. IEEE 36th, Xiao yu Wang). Electronic game consoles have also become an important entertainment tool in people's daily lives.

The existing electronic game machines mostly use a handle controller as their operation control device. Generally, the handle controller includes two handles for holding by both hands and a plurality of function buttons, and the operator controls the actions and progress of the characters or objects in the video game by pressing the plurality of function buttons.

However, the above-mentioned handle controller usually needs to hold both hands at the same time, and the buttons on the handle controller are many, which are difficult to recognize, and bring a lot of inconvenience to the operator.

In view of this, it is necessary to provide a palm-type operation control device and a game machine which are easy to operate.

A palm-type operation control device includes a package housing, a first gas pressure sensor, a second gas pressure sensor and a processing wafer. a first mounting slot and a second mounting slot are defined in a side of the package housing, the first gas pressure sensor is mounted in the first mounting slot and the sensing end is outward, and the first gas pressure sensor is used The pressure value in the first direction is sensed. The second mounting slot extends from the side of the package housing toward the package housing in a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the second gas pressure sensor is disposed in the second mounting The second gas pressure sensor is used to sense the air pressure value along the second direction. The processing chip is electrically connected to the first gas pressure sensor, and the processing chip is configured to receive the air pressure value measured by the first gas pressure sensor and the second gas pressure sensor, and determine the air pressure value according to the air pressure value. Whether the palm-type operation control device moves in the first direction and the second direction and generates a corresponding operation control signal.

A game machine comprising the above-mentioned palm-type operation control device, a game machine host electrically connected to the processing chip of the palm-type operation control device, and a display screen electrically connected to the game machine host, the palm type operation control device is used for completing The operation control command issued by the game machine host.

The palm-type operation control device of the embodiment performs operation control by waving, and the operation is simple, and can be performed by holding with one hand, which is more convenient to use.

The game machine using the palm-type operation control device only needs to swing the palm-type operation control device to achieve control of the game content, and the operation is simple and the use is more convenient.

100,200,300,400‧‧‧ palm type operation control device

10‧‧‧Marks

12,22,32,42‧‧‧Installation housing

14‧‧‧First gas pressure sensor

16‧‧‧Second gas pressure sensor

18‧‧‧Processing wafer

122‧‧‧First installation slot

124‧‧‧Second installation slot

24‧‧‧ Third gas pressure sensor

222‧‧‧ Third installation slot

34‧‧‧Fourth gas pressure sensor

36‧‧‧Fifth gas pressure sensor

322‧‧‧fourth installation slot

324‧‧‧Fifth mounting slot

48‧‧‧ Sixth gas pressure sensor

422‧‧‧ sixth installation slot

500‧‧‧game machine

52‧‧‧game console

54‧‧‧ display screen

56‧‧‧Data line

1 is a perspective view of a palm-type operation control device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view of a palm-type operation control device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing a palm type operation control device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a perspective view of a palm-type operation control device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic view of a gaming machine in accordance with a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

The invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a first embodiment of the present invention provides a palm-type operation control device 100 including a mounting housing 12 , a first gas pressure sensor 14 , a second gas pressure sensor 16 , and a processing unit. Wafer 18.

In this embodiment, the mounting housing 12 is pen-shaped for easy hand holding. The mounting housing 12 has a central axis O ₁ . The mounting housing 12 can also have other shapes and is not limited to this embodiment. A first mounting slot 122 and a second mounting slot 124 are defined in a side of the mounting housing 12, and the two mounting slots 122 and 124 extend from the side of the mounting housing 12 to the inside, and the two mounting slots 122 and 124 extend. The directions are perpendicular to each other and are perpendicular to the central axis O _{1 of the} mounting housing 12, respectively. In this embodiment, the first mounting groove 122 extends along the X axis shown in FIG. 1 , and the second mounting groove 124 extends in the Y axis direction shown in FIG. 1 , and the Z axis in FIG. 1 and the central axis of the mounting housing 12 . O1 is parallel. In this embodiment, the shapes of the first and second mounting slots 122 and 124 are cylindrical. It can be understood that the first and second mounting slots 122 and 124 can also have other shapes, such as a rectangular parallelepiped, a polygonal prism, and the like. It is not limited to this embodiment.

In this embodiment, the first and second gas pressure sensors 14 and 16 are each a gas pressure sensor. The first gas pressure sensor 14 is mounted in the first mounting groove 122 and the sensing end is outward for sensing the air pressure in the X direction; the second gas pressure sensor 16 is mounted in the second mounting groove 124 and feels The measuring end is outward for sensing the air pressure in the Y direction. Understandably, The first and second gas pressure sensors 14 and 16 may also be a pressure sensor. When the gas in the first mounting groove 122 and the second mounting groove 124 flows, the gas has a sense of pressure on the first and second gases. The pressures of the detectors 14 and 16 are varied and sensed by the first and second gas pressure sensors 14 and 16. The first and second gas pressure sensors 14 and 16 are not limited to the gas pressure sensor or the pressure sensor exemplified in the present embodiment as long as the gas pressure changes in the X direction and the Y direction can be sensed.

The processing chip 18 is mounted in the mounting housing 12 and is separately coupled to the first and second gas pressure sensors 14 and 16 respectively. The processing chip 18 is configured to receive the pressure information about the X-axis and the Y-axis transmitted by the first and second gas pressure sensors 14 and 16, and analyze and process the air pressure information, and generate an output information to the terminal. The device (such as the host 52 of the gaming machine 500 shown in FIG. 5). It can be understood that the processing chip 18 can also be installed in a terminal device, and is not limited to the embodiment.

The palm-type operation control device 100 may further include a marker 10 disposed on the side of the mounting housing 12, and the line connecting the marker 10 and the center of the opening of the second mounting slot 124 is parallel or located with the central axis O1. On the same plane. The marker 10 is used to indicate the position of the second mounting slot 124 to be distinguished from the first mounting slot 122, so that the X direction and the Y direction can be easily distinguished, which brings convenience to the operator. The marker 10 can adopt the switch button of the palm type operation control device 100, so that the structure of the palm type operation control device 100 can be made simpler. It can be understood that the marker 10 can also be somewhere near the second mounting slot 124 as long as it can function differently from the first mounting slot 122.

The principle that the palm-type operation control device 100 reaches the operation control function is as follows:

First, the palm-type operation control device 100 is in a stationary state, and the first and second gas pressure sensors 14 and 16 respectively sense the air pressures in the X-axis and the Y-axis directions as initial pressures in the X-axis and Y-axis directions; Hand-held and swinging the palm-type operation control device 100, such as waving the palm-type operation control device 100 along the X-axis direction, because the palm-type operation control device 100 moves relative to the air in the X-axis direction during the movement, so that the first installation slot The air pressure sensed by the first gas pressure sensor 14 in the 122 is increased. Since the wave direction is along the X axis, the air pressure sensed by the second gas pressure sensor 16 is substantially unchanged.

When the first gas pressure sensor 14 senses that the gas pressure value is greater than a predetermined threshold value, the processing wafer 18 processes the change in the gas pressure value sensed by the first gas pressure sensor 14 and generates An operation control signal is sent to a terminal device. The terminal device can be a gaming machine. For example, in a game, the game machine issues an instruction to make a drum beat in a drum game, and the user can swing the palm-type operation control device 100 along the X axis, because the airflow generated during the swing will cause the first A gas pressure sensor 14 senses an increase in gas pressure. When the gas pressure value is greater than a predetermined threshold value, the processing wafer 18 processes the change in the gas pressure value sensed by the first gas pressure sensor 14. And generating an operation control signal to the game machine, and the program in the game machine can complete the instruction of drumming the drum in the corresponding drum game. In addition, the air pressure value sensed by the different first gas pressure sensors 14 can be correlated with the drum sound. For example, the air pressure value is divided into small and large P1 to P10, respectively, corresponding to the drum sound from small to large, respectively. When the palm-type operation control device 100 is swung at different speeds, different air pressure values can be achieved, so that drum sounds of different sound sizes can be struck. In another fighting game, when the palm type operation control device 100 is swung along the X axis, the action of swinging to the left is performed, and when the palm type operation control device 100 is swung along the Y axis, the action of swinging to the right is performed, and the swinging speed is different. It can also correspond to different punching powers.

It can be understood that the palm-type operation control device 100 can also be a case with only one mounting slot and one gas pressure sensor, as applicable in the above-mentioned drumming game, and at the same time It is also possible to switch the game interface and other operations.

The palm-type operation control device 100 of the present embodiment performs operation control by waving, and can be performed by holding with one hand, and the operation is simple and the use is more convenient.

Referring to FIG. 2, a second embodiment of the present invention provides a palm-type operation control device 200. The palm-type operation control device 200 of the present embodiment is similar to the palm-type operation control device 100 of the first embodiment, except that the palm-type operation control device 200 further includes a third gas pressure sensor 24, a palm type A third mounting groove 222 is defined in one end surface of the mounting housing 22 of the operation control device 200. The third mounting groove 222 extends in a Z-axis direction parallel to the central axis O2 of the mounting housing 22, and the third gas pressure sensor 24 is mounted in the third mounting groove 222 and the sensing end is outward. Used to sense the air pressure in the Z-axis direction. The third gas pressure sensor 24 is electrically coupled to the processing wafer 18. The palm-type operation control device 200 is similar to the operation control principle of the palm-type operation control device 100 of the first embodiment. The palm-type operation control device 200 of the present embodiment can perform three-dimensional operation control, such as control in a three-dimensional fighting game. The fighters punched in three directions.

Referring to FIG. 3, a third embodiment of the present invention provides a palm-type operation control device 300. The palm-type operation control device 300 of the present embodiment is similar to the palm-type operation control device 100 of the first embodiment, except that the fourth gas pressure sensor 34 and the fifth gas pressure sensor 36 are further included. A fourth mounting slot 322 and a fifth mounting slot 324 are further defined in the side of the mounting housing 32 of the palm-type operation control device 300. The fourth mounting groove 322 extends in the opposite direction of the X-axis and is axially symmetric with the first mounting groove 122 on the central axis O3 of the mounting housing 32. The fifth mounting groove 324 extends in the opposite direction of the Y-axis and is mounted in the second direction. The groove 124 is axially symmetrical with respect to the central axis O3 of the mounting housing 32. The fourth gas pressure sensor 34 and the fifth gas pressure sensor 36 are respectively disposed in the fourth safety The slots 322 and the fifth mounting slots 324 are outwardly sensed to sense the air pressure in the opposite directions of the X-axis and the opposite direction of the Y-axis. The palm-type operation control device 300 is similar to the operation control principle of the palm-type operation control device 100 of the first embodiment, and the palm-type operation control device 300 of the present embodiment can perform the swing operation control in four directions.

Referring to FIG. 4, a fourth embodiment of the present invention provides a palm-type operation control device 400. The palm-type operation control device 400 of the present embodiment is similar to the palm-type operation control device 200 of the second embodiment, and further includes a fourth gas pressure sensor 34, a fifth gas pressure sensor 36, and A sixth gas pressure sensor 48. The fourth gas pressure sensor 34 and the fifth gas pressure sensor 36 have been described in the third embodiment and will not be described again. A sixth mounting slot 422 is defined in the other end surface of the mounting housing 42 of the palm-type operation control device 400 opposite to the third mounting slot 222. The sixth mounting slot 422 extends in the opposite direction of the Z-axis, and the sixth gas pressure is sensed. The detector 48 is mounted in the sixth mounting slot 422 and has a sensing end outward for sensing the air pressure in the opposite direction of the Z-axis. The sixth gas pressure sensor 48 is electrically connected to the processing wafer 18. The palm-type operation control device 400 is similar to the operation control principle of the palm-type operation control device 100 of the first embodiment, and the palm-type operation control device 400 of the present embodiment can perform the swing operation control in six directions.

Referring to FIG. 5, a fifth embodiment of the present invention provides a gaming machine 500. The gaming machine 500 includes a palm-type operation control device 100, a game console host 52, and a display screen 54 of the first embodiment. The game machine host 52 is electrically connected to the processing chip 18 (the processing chip 18 shown in FIG. 1) of the palm-type operation control device 100 via a data line 56. The palm-type operation control device 100 is used to complete the game console by waving. The command issued by 52, such as the operation control of the action of the person or object in the game scene displayed on the display screen 54. It can be understood that the handheld operation control device 100 can also be The palm-type operation control devices 200, 300, and 400 of the second to fourth embodiments are replaced.

It can be understood that the game machine main unit 52 can also be integrally formed with the display screen 54. Alternatively, the processing chip 18 can be mounted in the game machine main body 52, and is not limited to the mounting case 12 of the embodiment.

In summary, the present invention has indeed met the requirements of the invention patent, and has filed a patent application according to law. However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and it is not possible to limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. Equivalent modifications or variations made by persons skilled in the art in light of the spirit of the invention are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.

100‧‧‧Handheld operation control device

10‧‧‧Marks

12‧‧‧Installation housing

14‧‧‧First gas pressure sensor

16‧‧‧Second gas pressure sensor

18‧‧‧Processing wafer

122‧‧‧First installation slot

124‧‧‧Second installation slot

Claims (8)

A palm-type operation control device includes a package housing, a first gas pressure sensor, a second gas pressure sensor and a processing chip, and a first mounting slot and a side are defined on a side of the package housing a second mounting groove, the first gas pressure sensor is installed in the first mounting groove and the sensing end is outward, the first gas pressure sensor is configured to sense a gas pressure value in a first direction, the second The mounting slot extends from the side of the package housing toward the inside of the package housing in a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the second gas pressure sensor is disposed in the second mounting slot The sensing end is outward, the second gas pressure sensor is configured to sense a gas pressure value along the second direction, and the processing wafer is electrically connected to the first gas pressure sensor and the second gas pressure sensor. The processing chip is configured to receive a gas pressure value measured by the first gas pressure sensor and the second gas pressure sensor, and determine, according to the air pressure value, the palm-type operation control device in the first direction and the second direction Does the upper system move and produce phase The operation control signal. The palm-type operation control device of claim 1, further comprising a third gas pressure sensor, wherein the outer surface of the package housing further defines a third mounting groove, and the extending direction of the third mounting groove The third gas pressure sensor is mounted in the third mounting groove and the sensing end is outward in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, respectively, and the third gas pressure sensor is used Sensing a gas pressure value along the third direction, the third gas pressure sensor is electrically coupled to the processing wafer. The handheld operation control device of claim 1, further comprising a fourth gas pressure sensor and a fifth gas pressure sensor, wherein the outer surface of the package housing further defines a fourth mounting groove and a fifth mounting slot, the extending direction of the fourth mounting slot is parallel to the extending direction of the first mounting slot and the opening direction is away from the opening direction of the fifth mounting slot The extending direction of the second mounting groove is parallel and the opening direction is opposite to each other, and the fourth gas pressure sensor and the fifth gas pressure sensor are respectively installed in the fourth mounting groove and the fifth mounting groove, and the sensing end is The fourth gas pressure sensor and the fifth gas pressure sensor respectively use a gas pressure value in a direction opposite to the first direction and the second direction, and the fourth gas pressure sensor and the first Five gas pressure sensors are electrically connected to the processing wafer, respectively. The palm-type operation control device of claim 3, further comprising a third gas pressure sensor and a sixth gas pressure sensor, wherein the outer surface of the package housing further has a third mounting groove and a sixth mounting slot, the extending direction of the third mounting slot and the sixth mounting slot are respectively perpendicular to the first mounting slot and the second mounting slot, and the third mounting slot extends along a third direction, the sixth mounting The slot extends in a direction opposite to the third direction, and the third mounting slot is opposite to the opening direction of the sixth mounting slot, and the third gas pressure sensor and the sixth gas pressure sensor are respectively mounted on the first The third gas pressure sensor is configured to sense the air pressure value in the third direction, and the sixth gas pressure sensor is configured to sense the third direction. The gas pressure value in the opposite direction, the third gas pressure sensor and the sixth gas pressure sensor are electrically connected to the processing wafer, respectively. The handheld operation control device of claim 1, wherein the processing chip is mounted in the package housing. The handheld operation control device of claim 1, wherein an outer side of the package housing is disposed adjacent to the second installation slot, and the identifier is used to distinguish the second installation slot from the first installation slot. To distinguish the first direction from the second direction. The palm-type operation control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the gas pressure sensor is a gas pressure sensor or a pressure sensor. A game machine comprising a palm-type operation control device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6 , a game machine host electrically connected to a processing chip of the palm-type operation control device, and an electrical connection with the game machine host Display screen, the palm type operation control device is used to complete the tour The operation control command issued by the machine host.