TWI587174B - Remote controller and associated control method - Google Patents
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本發明係為一種遙控裝置與應用於其上的控制方法,特別是根據一位置(方位)資訊而決定操作模式之遙控裝置與應用於其上的控制方法。The present invention is a remote control device and a control method applied thereto, particularly a remote control device that determines an operation mode based on a position (orientation) information and a control method applied thereto.
為了讓使用者操作時更為便利,許多電子裝置都提供了利用遙控器進行遠端控制的功能。然而,因應受控裝置的不同而提供的各種遙控器,一旦遙控器的數量增加時,對於使用者而言卻衍生了不易使用的困擾,為了改善此種問題,習用技術提供了結合不同遙控功能的作法。In order to make the user more convenient to operate, many electronic devices provide remote control using the remote control. However, various remote controllers provided in response to different controlled devices, once the number of remote controllers increases, are detrimental to the user, and in order to improve such problems, the conventional technology provides a combination of different remote control functions. Practice.
舉例來說,習用技術提供了一種具空中滑鼠功能的遙控器,其中整合了空中滑鼠與紅外線遙控功能。然而,此種作法僅是將兩者的功能合併於相同的遙控器內,即,這兩種獨立的功能雖然可由同一遙控本體提供,但兩種功能均為彼此獨立而未被整合。也就是說,該種具有空中滑鼠功能的遙控器,在架構外觀上看似一體化,但在操作時,滑鼠功能與遙控器功能是彼此獨立而不相關的。For example, the conventional technology provides a remote control with aerial mouse function, which integrates the air mouse and infrared remote control function. However, this is only to combine the functions of the two into the same remote control, that is, the two independent functions can be provided by the same remote control body, but the two functions are independent of each other and are not integrated. That is to say, the remote controller with the air mouse function seems to be integrated in the appearance of the architecture, but in operation, the mouse function and the remote control function are independent of each other and are not related.
也因此,當使用者操作空中滑鼠功能時,此種具有空中滑鼠功能的遙控器僅作為空中滑鼠使用,使用者只能單純的以滑鼠操作方式操控螢幕上的游標,此時遙控器功能幾乎無從發揮。Therefore, when the user operates the aerial mouse function, the remote control with the air mouse function is only used as an air mouse. The user can simply manipulate the cursor on the screen by the mouse operation mode. The function of the device is almost impossible to play.
相反的,當使用者進行遙控器功能操作時,此種具有空中滑鼠功能的遙控器便如同一般的紅外線遙控器般,僅能對視訊裝置進行選台及聲音調整等操作。即便電視螢幕提供了游標操作的功能,這種遙控器仍無法控制游標的移動。On the contrary, when the user performs the function of the remote controller, the remote controller with the air mouse function can be used only for the selection and sound adjustment of the video device like the general infrared remote controller. Even if the TV screen provides the function of cursor operation, the remote controller still cannot control the movement of the cursor.
根據上述說明可以發現,目前習用技術雖然發展出包含空中滑鼠功能的遙控器,但其控制方式仍未能被整合而有待改善。According to the above description, it can be found that although the conventional technology has developed a remote controller including the function of the air mouse, the control method has not been integrated and needs to be improved.
本發明之一方面係為一種遙控裝置,對一受控裝置進行控制,該遙控裝置包含:一遙控本體;一感測模組,設置於該遙控本體之一側,其係感測而得該遙控本體之一位置(方位)資訊;一控制模組,電連接於該感測模組,根據該位置(方位)資訊而決定該受控裝置所對應之一操作模式;以及一通訊介面,電連接於該控制模組並信號連接於該受控裝置,其係傳送與該操作模式對應之一控制信號予該受控裝置。One aspect of the present invention is a remote control device for controlling a controlled device. The remote control device includes: a remote control body; a sensing module disposed on one side of the remote control body, which is sensed a position (orientation) information of the remote control body; a control module electrically connected to the sensing module, determining an operation mode corresponding to the controlled device according to the position (orientation) information; and a communication interface, electricity Connected to the control module and signally connected to the controlled device, which transmits a control signal corresponding to the operating mode to the controlled device.
根據上述構想,本發明所述之遙控裝置,其中該操作模式係可為一雙手操作模式或一單手操作模式。According to the above concept, the remote control device of the present invention, wherein the operation mode can be a two-hand operation mode or a one-hand operation mode.
根據上述構想,本發明所述之遙控裝置,其中該感測模組係根據該位置(方位)資訊而感測該遙控本體之一偏轉狀態、一俯仰狀態、一翻滾狀態。According to the above concept, the remote control device of the present invention, wherein the sensing module senses one of a deflection state, a pitch state, and a roll state of the remote control body according to the position (orientation) information.
根據上述構想,本發明所述之遙控裝置,其中該控制模組係根據該感測模組所得出之該位置(方位)資訊而調整一感測靈敏度。According to the above concept, the remote control device of the present invention, wherein the control module adjusts a sensing sensitivity according to the position (orientation) information obtained by the sensing module.
根據上述構想,本發明所述之遙控裝置,其中該感測靈敏度係對應於一空中滑鼠應用或一運動感應式遙控器應用。According to the above concept, the remote control device of the present invention, wherein the sensing sensitivity corresponds to an aerial mouse application or a motion sensing remote control application.
本發明之另一方面係為一種控制方法,應用於對一受控裝置進行控制之一遙控裝置上,該控制方法包含以下步驟:感測一位置(方位)資訊並據此而決定一操作模式;以及傳送與該操作模式對應之一控制信號予該受控裝置。Another aspect of the present invention is a control method applied to a remote control device for controlling a controlled device, the control method comprising the steps of: sensing a position (orientation) information and determining an operation mode according thereto And transmitting a control signal corresponding to the operating mode to the controlled device.
根據上述構想,本發明所述之控制方法,其中該操作模式係可為一雙手操作模式或一單手操作模式。According to the above concept, the control method of the present invention, wherein the operation mode can be a two-hand operation mode or a one-hand operation mode.
根據上述構想,本發明所述之控制方法,其中更包含以下步驟:根據該位置(方位)資訊而感測該遙控裝置之一偏轉狀態、一俯仰狀態、一翻滾狀態。According to the above concept, the control method of the present invention further includes the step of sensing a deflection state, a pitch state, and a roll state of the remote control device based on the position (orientation) information.
根據上述構想,本發明所述之控制方法,其中更包含以下步驟:根據該位置(方位)資訊而調整一感測靈敏度。According to the above concept, the control method of the present invention further includes the step of: adjusting a sensing sensitivity according to the position (orientation) information.
根據上述構想,本發明所述之控制方法,其中該感測靈敏度係對應於一空中滑鼠應用或一運動感應式遙控器應用。According to the above concept, the control method of the present invention, wherein the sensing sensitivity corresponds to an aerial mouse application or a motion sensing remote control application.
為讓本發明之上述和其他目的、特徵和優點能更明顯易懂,下文特舉較佳實施例,並配合所附圖式,作詳細說明如下。The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more <RTIgt;
根據本發明的構想,以下較佳實施例所提供的遙控器(遙控裝置)可同時提供空中滑鼠功能及運動感應式遙控器功能。即便使用者臨時起意,希望由選台操作改為游標移動操作時,遙控裝置仍可即時而迅速的因應使用者的需要而提供不同的功能操作。According to the concept of the present invention, the remote controller (remote control device) provided by the following preferred embodiments can simultaneously provide the air mouse function and the motion sensing remote controller function. Even if the user temporarily assumes that it is desired to change the channel selection operation to the cursor movement operation, the remote control device can provide different functional operations in an immediate and rapid manner in response to the user's needs.
請參見第一圖,其係本發明構想之較佳實施例,為同時具有空中滑鼠功能與運動感應式遙控器之遙控裝置示意圖。本發明讓遙控裝置1同時具有空中滑鼠及運動感應式遙控器之操作功能。Referring to the first figure, which is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is a schematic diagram of a remote control device having both an air mouse function and a motion-sensing remote controller. The present invention allows the remote control device 1 to simultaneously have the operational functions of an airborne mouse and a motion-sensing remote control.
在第一圖中,遙控裝置1之外觀可與一般的遙控裝置類似,即,具有一個提供各種按鍵的遙控本體10。這些按鍵可能包含:電源鍵、選台所使用的數字鍵、控制方向使用的方向鍵、音量控制按鍵、當作空中滑鼠使用時的滑鼠功能左、右鍵等。In the first figure, the remote control device 1 can be similar in appearance to a general remote control device, i.e., has a remote control body 10 that provides various buttons. These buttons may include: power button, number button used for channel selection, direction button for controlling direction, volume control button, left and right buttons for mouse function when used as an air mouse.
在此較佳實施例中,遙控裝置1首先感測其遙控本體10的位置(方位)資訊(代表位置或方位資訊),根據這個位置(方位)資訊而判斷使用者所希望採用的操作模式。之後,遙控裝置1便能因應使用者希望進行之操作模式的不同,而傳送與操作模式對應之遙控信號予電視等受控裝置。In the preferred embodiment, the remote control device 1 first senses the position (orientation) information (representing position or orientation information) of the remote control body 10, and determines the operation mode that the user desires to use based on the position (orientation) information. Thereafter, the remote control device 1 can transmit a remote control signal corresponding to the operation mode to a controlled device such as a television in response to a different operation mode desired by the user.
根據本發明之構想而實現的遙控裝置1,可以利用即時自動切換,或是指定切換的方式進行滑鼠功能模式與遙控器功能模式的轉換。為了更進一步說明本發明的構想,以下的圖式中,首先說明本發明之遙控裝置的內部功能方塊圖,接著說明遙控裝置1用以判斷遙控本體10之位置(方位)資訊的方法。The remote control device 1 implemented according to the concept of the present invention can perform the automatic automatic switching or the switching mode to switch between the mouse function mode and the remote control function mode. In order to further explain the concept of the present invention, in the following drawings, the internal function block diagram of the remote control device of the present invention will be first described, and then the method for determining the position (orientation) information of the remote control device 10 by the remote control device 1 will be described.
請參見第二圖,其係根據本發明所提出之遙控裝置的功能方塊示意圖。此處的遙控裝置係根據使用者的需要而對受控裝置進行控制。其中遙控裝置1與受控裝置20之間係可利用各種類型之無線傳輸方式作為信號連結使用。Please refer to the second figure, which is a functional block diagram of a remote control device according to the present invention. The remote control device here controls the controlled device according to the needs of the user. The remote control device 1 and the controlled device 20 can be used as signal connections by using various types of wireless transmission methods.
在第二圖中,遙控裝置除了遙控本體10外,還另外包含:彼此電連接的感測模組102、控制模組101與通訊介面104。通常來說,遙控本體10會是一個具有許多按鍵的殼體,而感測模組102、控制模組101與通訊介面104均設置於其內側。然而,這些元件的相對位置並不需要受到限制。In the second figure, in addition to the remote control body 10, the remote control device further includes: a sensing module 102, a control module 101 and a communication interface 104 electrically connected to each other. Generally, the remote control body 10 is a housing having a plurality of buttons, and the sensing module 102, the control module 101, and the communication interface 104 are disposed on the inner side thereof. However, the relative positions of these elements need not be limited.
感測模組102的用途係感測而得遙控本體10之位置(方位)資訊;控制模組101則在取得位置(方位)資訊後,根據遙控本體10之位置(方位)資訊而決定受控裝置20所對應之操作模式為雙手操作模式或單手操作模式;而通訊介面104由於信號連接於受控裝置20,因此其功能為傳送與操作模式對應之控制信號予受控裝置20。The purpose of the sensing module 102 is to sense the position (orientation) information of the remote control body 10; after obtaining the position (orientation) information, the control module 101 determines the controlled according to the position (orientation) information of the remote control body 10 The operation mode corresponding to the device 20 is a two-hand operation mode or a one-hand operation mode; and the communication interface 104 is connected to the controlled device 20 by a signal, so its function is to transmit a control signal corresponding to the operation mode to the controlled device 20.
需注意的是,實現第二圖的功能方塊時,可以根據應用的需要而調整作法。It should be noted that when the function block of the second figure is implemented, the method can be adjusted according to the needs of the application.
舉例來說,感測模組102可以包含加速度計(Accelerometer)、陀螺儀(Gyroscope)及電子羅盤(e-Compass)等不同類型的感應器。For example, the sensing module 102 can include different types of sensors such as an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and an e-Compass.
控制模組101可以利用微控制器(MCU)來實現,其中設定了運算法(Algorithms)及操作程序(Operation Procedures),用來判讀加速度計,陀螺儀及電子羅盤所感測到的運動及姿態以對應遙控器板面上數字按鍵(#1,#2,#3,…等)等按鍵之功能。The control module 101 can be implemented by using a microcontroller (MCU), in which algorithms and operation procedures are set to interpret the motion and posture sensed by the accelerometer, the gyroscope and the electronic compass. Corresponds to the functions of the buttons such as the numeric buttons (#1, #2, #3, ..., etc.) on the remote control panel.
此外,通訊介面104則可利用無線射頻(Radio Frequency,簡稱為RF)、藍芽(Bluetooth)、WiFi或ZigBee等傳輸模組。而與通訊介面104信號連接的受控裝置20則可以是個人電腦、機上盒,電視或其他的視聽設施。In addition, the communication interface 104 can utilize a radio frequency (Radio Frequency, RF for short), Bluetooth, WiFi, or ZigBee transmission module. The controlled device 20 connected to the communication interface 104 can be a personal computer, a set-top box, a television or other audiovisual facility.
透過感測模組102的使用,遙控裝置1可以感測使用者握持遙控本體10的姿勢為單手握持或雙手握持。這是因為當使用者在握持遙控本體10時,遙控本體10在使用者手中的位置(方位)與角度均有所改變,而對應產生不同的位置(方位)資訊。據此,控制模組101便能根據遙控本體10所對應的位置(方位)資訊,進而判斷使用者希望對受控裝置20進行的操作模式,例如:使用者希望進行雙手操作模式或是單手操作模式。Through the use of the sensing module 102, the remote control device 1 can sense that the user's posture of holding the remote control body 10 is one-handed or two-handed. This is because when the user holds the remote control body 10, the position (orientation) and angle of the remote control body 10 in the user's hand are changed, and corresponding position (orientation) information is generated correspondingly. Accordingly, the control module 101 can determine the operation mode that the user desires to perform on the controlled device 20 according to the position (orientation) information corresponding to the remote control body 10, for example, the user desires to perform the two-hand operation mode or the single Hand operation mode.
當使用者選擇以單手或雙手握持操作遙控本體10時,這兩種握持操作的方式具有不同的運動感測靈敏度。其原因是:當使用者以單手操作模式握持遙控本體10時,使用者主要以手腕關節運動操控;另一方面,若使用者係以雙手操作模式握持遙控本體10時,使用者係以小臂關節搭配手腕關節之協調運動操作為主。When the user chooses to operate the remote control body 10 with one hand or both hands, the manner of the two gripping operations has different motion sensing sensitivities. The reason is that when the user holds the remote control body 10 in the one-hand operation mode, the user mainly controls the wrist joint movement; on the other hand, if the user holds the remote control body 10 in the two-hand operation mode, the user It is based on the coordinated movement of the arm joint with the wrist joint.
對於一般使用者而言,當使用者採用單手操作模式握持著遙控本體10時,會較以雙手操作模式握持的更容易操作。因此,感測模組102若根據遙控本體10的位置(方位)資訊判斷得出使用者希望進行單手操作模式時,便需要提供較雙手操作模式更較精確之運動感測靈敏度。For the average user, when the user holds the remote control body 10 in the one-hand operation mode, it is easier to operate than in the two-hand operation mode. Therefore, if the sensing module 102 determines that the user desires to perform the one-hand operation mode according to the position (orientation) information of the remote control body 10, it is necessary to provide a more accurate motion sensing sensitivity than the two-hand operation mode.
請參見第三圖(a),其係根據本發明構想之較佳實施例,於遙控裝置提供單手握持操作之示意圖。在此種操作模式下,使用者的拇指係按壓於遙控本體10上的a1區域,其餘的四根手指則扶持於遙控本體10背面的a2區域。Referring to the third diagram (a), which is a schematic diagram of a one-hand grip operation in a remote control device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this mode of operation, the thumb of the user is pressed against the a1 area of the remote control body 10, and the remaining four fingers are supported by the a2 area of the back of the remote control body 10.
請參見第三圖(b),其係根據本發明構想之較佳實施例,於遙控裝置提供雙手握持操作之示意圖。在此操作模式下,使用者的雙手拇指係按壓於遙控本體10上的b1區域,雙手的其餘手指則扶持於遙控本體10背面的b2區域。Referring to FIG. 3(b), a schematic diagram of a two-hand grip operation is provided in the remote control device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this mode of operation, the user's thumb is pressed against the b1 area of the remote control body 10, and the remaining fingers of the hands are supported by the b2 area of the back of the remote control body 10.
也就是說,使用者相當於將第三圖(a)中的遙控本體10以順時針方向旋轉了九十度後,將拇指分別在遙控本體10正面的左下方與右下方角落,而使用者的其餘手指則位於遙控本體10背面的左上方與右上方角落。That is to say, after the user rotates the remote control body 10 in the third figure (a) by 90 degrees in the clockwise direction, the thumb is respectively placed at the lower left and the lower right corner of the front surface of the remote control body 10, and the user The remaining fingers are located at the upper left and upper right corners of the back of the remote control body 10.
在此種操作模式下,感測模組102可被用於感測遙控本體10之按鍵操作狀態。並藉由控制模組101對應這些按鍵操作狀態而產生控制信號,其後再藉由通訊介面104來傳送對應於按鍵的控制信號至受控裝置20。In this mode of operation, the sensing module 102 can be used to sense the state of operation of the button of the remote control body 10. The control signal is generated by the control module 101 corresponding to the operation states of the buttons, and then the control signal corresponding to the button is transmitted to the controlled device 20 through the communication interface 104.
除了判斷遙控本體10係由使用者以雙手或單手握持外,根據本發明的構想,感測模組102還能更進一步判斷其握持的狀態為偏轉狀態(yaw)、俯仰狀態(pitch)或翻滾狀態(roll)。In addition to determining that the remote control body 10 is held by the user with both hands or one hand, according to the concept of the present invention, the sensing module 102 can further determine that the state of the gripping state is the yaw state and the tilt state ( Pitch) or roll state.
當搖控本體10被使用者握持於手中時,其位置(方位)資訊會因應其受使用者以偏轉狀態、俯仰狀態或翻滾狀態控制而有所不同。偏轉狀態、俯仰狀態及翻滾狀態皆由不同位置的手部肢體關節主導,而不同位置的手部肢體關節具有不同的靈活程度。譬如手臂之運動靈敏度,愈近末梢愈靈敏,如手指比手掌靈活,手掌比小臂靈活等。When the remote control body 10 is held by the user in the hand, its position (orientation) information may be different depending on whether the user is controlled by the user in a deflected state, a tilted state, or a rolled state. The yaw state, the pitch state, and the tumbling state are all dominated by the hand limb joints at different positions, and the hand limb joints at different positions have different degrees of flexibility. For example, the sensitivity of the arm movement, the closer the tip is more sensitive, such as the finger is more flexible than the palm, the palm is more flexible than the arm.
進一步探究這三種運動模式時可以得知,偏轉運動主要是手腕搭配小臂關節之協調運動,操作靈敏度較低;俯仰運動是由小臂肌肉搭配手腕關節之協調運動,操作靈敏度居中;就翻滾運動而言,使用者的肢體在進行翻滾運動時,主要是利用腕關節協調運動,此時的操作靈敏度較高。Further exploration of these three modes of motion reveals that the yaw movement is mainly the coordinated movement of the wrist with the arm joint, and the operational sensitivity is low; the pitching motion is coordinated movement of the arm muscles with the wrist joints, and the operational sensitivity is centered; In other words, when the user's limb performs the tumbling motion, the wrist joint is mainly used for coordinated movement, and the operation sensitivity at this time is high.
承上所述,當使用者選擇以雙手或單手操作遙控裝置1時,遙控本體10將對應產生不同的位置(方位)資訊,而控制模組101便可以根據遙控本體10的位置(方位)資訊而判斷使用者所採用的操作模式為雙手操作模式或單手操作模式中的何者。其後再因應操作模式的不同而提供不同的感測靈敏度,以及遙控本體10上的功能按鍵或位置(方位)移動變化所對應之控制信號的改變。As described above, when the user selects to operate the remote control device 1 with two hands or one hand, the remote control body 10 will correspondingly generate different position (orientation) information, and the control module 101 can be based on the position (orientation) of the remote control body 10. The information is used to determine which of the two-hand operation mode or the one-hand operation mode the user employs. Thereafter, different sensing sensitivities are provided depending on the mode of operation, and changes in control signals corresponding to changes in function buttons or position (azimuth) movements on the remote control body 10 are provided.
換言之,在使用者操作遙控裝置1時,內建之感測模組102可以因應各種使用者對遙控本體10之運動操作,調整並提供相對應的感測靈敏度。簡言之,即根據遙控本體10的位置(方位)資訊而調整感測靈敏度。根據操作模式而採用相對應之感測靈敏度配置,進而判斷使用者的肢體操作為單手操作模式或雙手操作模式,以及若為單手操作模式時,再更進一步判斷使用者希望進行的是空中滑鼠應用或運動感應遙控器應用。In other words, when the user operates the remote control device 1, the built-in sensing module 102 can adjust and provide corresponding sensing sensitivity according to the movement operation of the remote control body 10 by various users. In short, the sensing sensitivity is adjusted according to the position (orientation) information of the remote control body 10. According to the operation mode, the corresponding sensing sensitivity configuration is adopted, thereby determining whether the user's limb gymnastics is a one-hand operation mode or a two-hand operation mode, and if the one-hand operation mode is used, further determining that the user wishes to perform is Aerial mouse application or motion sensing remote control application.
例如:當操作模式為單手操作模式時,感測模組102便需要被用來感測遙控本體10之偏轉狀態、俯仰狀態、翻滾狀態等,並以此作為判斷使用者希望進行游標控制或是運動軌跡控制。但若操作模式為雙手操作模式時,便不適合使用過於精密的感測靈敏度,否則遙控本體10的位置(方位)資訊可能產生錯誤。For example, when the operation mode is the one-hand operation mode, the sensing module 102 needs to be used to sense the deflection state, the tilt state, the roll state, and the like of the remote control body 10, and use this as a judgment that the user desires to perform cursor control or It is the motion track control. However, if the operation mode is the two-hand operation mode, it is not suitable to use an excessively precise sensing sensitivity, or the position (orientation) information of the remote control body 10 may be incorrect.
更進一步來說,這樣的靈敏度感測配置方式,將能讓使用者在各式運動操作下,以具有一致性的均衡感來提供遙控裝置的感測靈敏度或靈活性。為了更清楚說明根據本發明構想之遙控裝置的作法,以下利用第四圖來說明。Furthermore, such a sensitivity sensing configuration mode will enable the user to provide sensing sensitivity or flexibility of the remote control device with a uniform sense of balance under various motion operations. In order to more clearly illustrate the operation of the remote control device according to the present invention, the following description will be made using the fourth figure.
請參見第四圖,其係根據本發明構想之較佳實施例中,根據遙控本體之位置(方位)資訊而進行控制模式切換的流程圖。以下以判斷雙手操作模式,以及單手操作模式下為空中滑鼠操作或運動感測式遙控操作為例。當然,若感測模組102的感測能力越佳,且控制模組101的判斷能力提升的時候,使用者針對遙控本體10所進行的其他種類之操作也成為應用的一環。Please refer to the fourth figure, which is a flow chart of control mode switching according to the position (orientation) information of the remote control body in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The following is an example of judging the two-hand operation mode and the one-hand operation mode for the aerial mouse operation or the motion sensing type remote operation. Of course, if the sensing capability of the sensing module 102 is better, and the judgment capability of the control module 101 is improved, other types of operations performed by the user on the remote control body 10 also become a part of the application.
首先,遙控本體10內的感測模組102動態地感測遙控本體10目前的位置(方位)資訊(步驟S11),並根據感測到的位置(方位)資訊而判斷使用者目前的操作行為是否為雙手操作(步驟S12)。當判斷結果為雙手操作時,便對應的進入雙手握持之操作模式的操作流程(步驟S13)。First, the sensing module 102 in the remote control body 10 dynamically senses the current position (orientation) information of the remote control body 10 (step S11), and determines the current operating behavior of the user based on the sensed position (orientation) information. Whether it is a two-hand operation (step S12). When the result of the judgment is the two-hand operation, the operation flow of the operation mode of the two-handed grip is entered (step S13).
另一方面,倘若步驟S12的判斷結果為進入單手操作模式時,則開始根據遙控本體10的位置(方位)資訊而感測使用者操作遙控本體10的偏轉狀態、俯仰狀態、翻滾狀態(步驟S14),並判斷使用者是否利用遙控裝置1來進行空中滑鼠操作(步驟S15)。On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S12 is that the one-hand operation mode is entered, the user starts to operate the deflection state, the tilt state, and the roll state of the remote control body 10 according to the position (orientation) information of the remote control body 10 (steps). S14), and determining whether the user performs the aerial mouse operation using the remote control device 1 (step S15).
就單手操作來說,使用者可能以遙控裝置1進行空中滑鼠操作或運動感應式操作功能。這兩者的感測靈敏度也不盡相同。For one-handed operation, the user may perform the aerial mouse operation or the motion sensing operation function with the remote control device 1. The sensing sensitivity of the two is also different.
當遙控裝置1被用來當作空中滑鼠時,其用途是控制螢幕中的游標運動,因此操作者的操作手感順暢感,與操作者所感受的游標運動靈活性及穩定性須相符一致。When the remote control device 1 is used as an aerial mouse, its purpose is to control the movement of the cursor in the screen, so that the operator's operation feels smooth, and the operator's perceived movement flexibility and stability of the cursor must be consistent.
另一方面,運動感應式遙控功能則是以手勢姿態或是運動來取代遙控本體10上的某些特定按鍵功能,此時,該些手勢姿態或是運動具有較為明確性的脈絡、軌跡可以依循,因此在判斷使用者的動作時,也相對容易。On the other hand, the motion-sensing remote control function replaces certain specific button functions on the remote control body 10 by gesture gestures or motions. At this time, the gestures or movements have clearer contexts and tracks can follow. Therefore, it is relatively easy to judge the user's movements.
舉例來說,在提供運動感應式遙控功能時,將單手握持遙控本體10向右揮動來取代向右按鍵(→)的功能,或是以打勾的運動來取代輸入鍵(enter)的功能。For example, when the motion-sensing remote control function is provided, the one-handed remote control body 10 is swung to the right instead of the right-key (→) function, or the tick-in motion is substituted for the enter key. Features.
承上所述,適合空中滑鼠操作功能的感測靈敏度,與適合運動感應式遙控功能所需的靈活度需求並不相同。所以步驟S15可以根據遙控本體10的位置(方位)變化資訊,判斷使用者所希望採用遙控裝置1所進行的操作為空中滑鼠或運動感應式遙控器。無論空中滑鼠操作功能或運動感應式遙控器操作功能,皆可根據使用者對遙控本體10的運動(位置或方位資訊的改變),或手部姿態的方式操控螢幕上的游標運動。As mentioned above, the sensing sensitivity suitable for the operation function of the air mouse is not the same as the flexibility required for the motion sensing remote control function. Therefore, step S15 can determine, according to the position (orientation) change information of the remote control body 10, that the operation that the user desires to use the remote control device 1 is an air mouse or a motion-sensing remote controller. Regardless of the aerial mouse operation function or the motion-sensing remote control operation function, the cursor movement on the screen can be manipulated according to the user's movement of the remote control body 10 (change of position or orientation information) or hand gesture.
若步驟S15的判斷結果為,確認進行空中滑鼠操作時,便將感測模組102的感測靈敏度設定成為對應空中滑鼠操作模式(步驟S16)。倘若步驟S15的判斷結果為,使用者希望進行運動感應式遙控操作時,則對應將感測模組102的感測靈敏度設定為運動感應式遙控器的操作模式(步驟S20),接著便進行運動感應式遙控器的相關控制流程(步驟S21)。If the result of the determination in step S15 is that the air mouse operation is confirmed, the sensing sensitivity of the sensing module 102 is set to the corresponding air mouse operation mode (step S16). If the result of the determination in step S15 is that the user desires to perform the motion-sensing remote control operation, the sensing sensitivity of the sensing module 102 is set to the operation mode of the motion-sensing remote controller (step S20), and then the motion is performed. The related control flow of the inductive remote controller (step S21).
再者,若使用者希望進行空中滑鼠操作時,則進一步判斷是否需要進行即時操作(步驟S17)。若是,則因應啟動了即時操作的設定而開始進行即時的游標感測(步驟S18),否則便以動態方式進行游標感測(步驟S19)。Furthermore, if the user desires to perform an aerial mouse operation, it is further determined whether an immediate operation is required (step S17). If so, the instant cursor sensing is started in response to the setting of the immediate operation (step S18), otherwise the cursor sensing is performed in a dynamic manner (step S19).
根據步驟S17可以得知,本發明的較佳實施例係將螢幕上的游標操作模式區分為即時模式(Real time mode)及全時模式(Full Time mode)。而即時模式與全時模式的切換可以根據系統應用而改變,或由使用者來定義。舉例來說,遙控本體10上可以提供一個特定按鍵,並根據使用者對於此特定按鍵的操作來切換。According to step S17, the preferred embodiment of the present invention divides the cursor operation mode on the screen into a real time mode and a full time mode. The switching between the immediate mode and the full-time mode can be changed according to the system application or defined by the user. For example, a specific button can be provided on the remote control body 10 and switched according to the user's operation of the particular button.
因此,在即時模式下,只有在該特定按鍵被按壓時,游標才會受運動或是姿態控制,釋放此特定按鍵後,游標並不會隨著操作者的運動而運動,而是定位在螢幕上。Therefore, in the immediate mode, the cursor is only controlled by motion or posture when the specific button is pressed. After the specific button is released, the cursor does not move with the movement of the operator, but is positioned on the screen. on.
此外,在全時模式下,螢幕游標將隨時跟隨操作者的手部運動或姿態變化而運動。而全時模式的設定方式可以連續按壓釋放此特定按鍵兩次後而啟動,之後便不用再需要按壓此特定按鍵。In addition, in full-time mode, the screen cursor will move at any time following the operator's hand movement or posture changes. The full-time mode can be set by continuously pressing and releasing the specific button twice, and then there is no need to press this specific button.
當然,前述用來切換即時模式與全時模式的按鍵,以及控制按鍵的方式並不需要被限制,而可根據使用者的需要或操作習慣而調整。Of course, the above-mentioned buttons for switching between the instant mode and the full-time mode, and the manner of controlling the buttons are not limited, but can be adjusted according to the needs or operating habits of the user.
承上所述,適合空中滑鼠功能的感測靈敏度,與適合運動感應式功能所需的靈活度需求並不相同。所以本發明所提出的遙控裝置1,可以根據應用的需要而設定不同的感測靈敏度,進而據此來判斷各種不同操作模式與需求。As mentioned above, the sensitivity of the sensing function suitable for the airborne mouse function is not the same as the flexibility required for the motion sensing function. Therefore, the remote control device 1 proposed by the present invention can set different sensing sensitivities according to the needs of the application, and then judge various different operating modes and requirements accordingly.
除了以自動感測的方式切換空中滑鼠操作功能與運動感應式操作功能外,也可以透過按壓特定按鍵的方式,來切換空中滑鼠或是運動感應式遙控器功能。也就是利用按鍵來動態切換本發明之遙控裝置1為空中滑鼠及遙控器混合操作狀態,空中滑鼠操作狀態及運動感應式遙控器操作狀態中的何者。當然,利用按鍵來切換此些操作狀態的作法並不需要被限定,可以以單一按鍵來循序切換,也可以利用組合按鍵的方式來切換等,此處不再贅述。In addition to switching the air mouse operation function and the motion sensing operation function in an automatic sensing manner, the function of the air mouse or the motion sensor type remote controller can also be switched by pressing a specific button. That is, the remote control device 1 of the present invention is dynamically switched by the button to be the mixed operation state of the air mouse and the remote controller, the operation state of the air mouse and the operation state of the motion sensor type remote controller. Certainly, the method of switching the operation states by using the buttons does not need to be limited, and may be sequentially switched by a single button, or may be switched by using a combination of buttons, and details are not described herein again.
再者,本發明的較佳實施例更進一步提供讓操作者可以各種操作手勢對應於操作功能的設定方式。在此種定義模式下,遙控本體10因應使用者的操作而產生之特定的運動軌跡或位置(方位)資訊的變化量或其等之組合,可被對應於遙控本體10上既有的的按鍵功能。Furthermore, the preferred embodiment of the present invention further provides a manner in which the operator can assign various operational gestures to the operational functions. In this definition mode, the specific motion trajectory or the change amount of the position (orientation) information generated by the remote control body 10 in response to the user's operation or the combination thereof may be corresponding to the existing button on the remote control body 10. Features.
舉例來說,首先按壓運動姿態對應功能鍵,譬如OK鍵或是預設的功能鍵,之後按壓→鍵(向右方向按鍵),接著再按下姿態感測鍵(Gesture),接著握持遙控本體10向右揮動,並接著按下OK鍵,如此按鍵及運動姿態的對應設定便完成。For example, first press the motion gesture corresponding function key, such as the OK button or the preset function button, then press the → button (the right button), then press the gesture sensor button (Gesture), and then hold the remote control. The body 10 is swung to the right, and then the OK button is pressed, so that the corresponding settings of the button and the motion posture are completed.
之後,若感測模組102感測到使用者係以同樣方式握持遙控本體10向右揮動時,控制模組101便會將其對應於→鍵(向右方向按鍵)。當然,為了提升判斷的精準度,設定的過程也可重複數次,即,當使用者按下姿態感測鍵後,重複進行數次向右揮動的操作,增加運動姿態的輸入數據作為歸納,以利之後實際操作的成功鑑別度。Thereafter, if the sensing module 102 senses that the user is holding the remote control body 10 to the right in the same manner, the control module 101 will correspond to the → key (rightward button). Of course, in order to improve the accuracy of the judgment, the setting process may be repeated several times, that is, when the user presses the posture sensing key, the operation of waving to the right is repeated several times, and the input data of the motion posture is increased as induction. The success of the actual operation after the profit.
另外,前述的設定操作可以搭配一相關功能軟體(Application Software,簡稱為AP),搭配螢幕上的圖形者操作介面(Graphic User Interface,簡稱為GUI)來進行,也就是利用一套操作對應的學習軟體來感測使用者的操作模式,作為後續判斷時使用。In addition, the foregoing setting operation can be combined with a related function software (Application Software, referred to as AP), and is matched with a graphical user interface (Graphic User Interface, referred to as GUI) on the screen, that is, using a set of operations corresponding learning. The software senses the user's operation mode and uses it as a subsequent judgment.
根據本發明構想的另一個較佳實施例,則是在遙控本體10上提供一個鍵盤護蓋,當鍵盤護蓋被打開時,感測模組102便可以據此而判斷使用者希望使用遙控裝置1的運動感應式遙控功能;當鍵盤護蓋被關閉時,感測模組102便可以據此而判斷使用者希望使用遙控裝置1的空中滑鼠功能。也就是說,因應鍵盤護蓋之開啟或關閉,控制模組101將選擇進行不同的操作模式。According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a keyboard cover is provided on the remote control body 10. When the keyboard cover is opened, the sensing module 102 can determine that the user desires to use the remote control device. The motion-sensing remote control function of 1; when the keyboard cover is closed, the sensing module 102 can determine the user's desire to use the aerial mouse function of the remote control device 1 according to this. That is, the control module 101 will select to perform different modes of operation in response to the opening or closing of the keyboard cover.
請參見第五圖,其係根據本發明構想之較佳實施例中,利用鍵盤護蓋而切換遙控裝置操作模式之示意圖。根據本發明的構想,在鍵盤護蓋10b上提供一個切換開關(圖中未顯示),讓控制模組101可以因應鍵盤護蓋10b的開啟與否,而決定啟動空中滑鼠功能或運動感應式遙控器功能。Referring to the fifth drawing, which is a schematic diagram of switching the operation mode of the remote control device using the keyboard cover in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. According to the concept of the present invention, a switch switch (not shown) is provided on the keyboard cover 10b, so that the control module 101 can decide to activate the air mouse function or the motion sensing type according to whether the keyboard cover 10b is turned on or not. Remote control function.
當鍵盤護蓋10b打開時,控制模組101便將空中滑鼠的功能關閉,以避免後續操作時誤觸動。When the keyboard cover 10b is opened, the control module 101 turns off the function of the air mouse to avoid accidental touch during subsequent operations.
當遙控裝置1係作為運動感應式遙控器使用時,游標一開始可先被自動定位於螢幕中心,並閃動顯示。此時遙控裝置1是處在以運動控制來移動游標的預備狀態;移動游標時,游標可以繼續閃動顯示,或是變換另一種顏色並持續閃爍,或是不再閃爍,此功能使用者可自行設定。When the remote control device 1 is used as a motion-sensing remote controller, the cursor can be automatically positioned at the center of the screen and flashed at the beginning. At this time, the remote control device 1 is in a standby state for moving the cursor by motion control; when the cursor is moved, the cursor can continue to flash display, or change another color and continue to blink, or no longer blink, the function user can Set it yourself.
在鍵盤10a的功能啟動的狀態下,游標可以從圖形介面上的操作游標在文字符號輸入區域,變換成可以鍵盤10a操作之文字符號輸入游標,操作者可進行文字符號等的輸入作業。In a state where the function of the keyboard 10a is activated, the cursor can be converted from the operation cursor on the graphic interface to the character symbol input area into a character symbol input cursor that can be operated by the keyboard 10a, and the operator can perform an input operation such as a character symbol.
根據本發明的構想,空中滑鼠及遙控器的功能能被整合在一起,且遙控裝置可以自動感測使用者所進行的操作類型。因此,使用者在進行單手游標操縱、單手運動感應式操作、雙手遙控器按鍵操作等各種情形時,這些應用功能間的切換可以更為平順、直觀。According to the concept of the present invention, the functions of the aerial mouse and the remote controller can be integrated, and the remote control device can automatically sense the type of operation performed by the user. Therefore, when the user performs various situations such as one-handed cursor manipulation, one-handed motion sensing operation, and two-hand remote control key operation, the switching between these application functions can be smoother and more intuitive.
雖然本發明已以較佳實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何熟習此技藝者,在不脫離本發明之精神和範圍內,當可作些許之更動與潤飾,因此本發明之保護範圍當視後附之申請專利範圍所界定者為準。While the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.
本案圖式中所包含之各元件列示如下:The components included in the diagram of this case are listed as follows:
1...遙控裝置1. . . Remote control device
10...遙控本體10. . . Remote control body
102...感測模組102. . . Sensing module
101...控制模組101. . . Control module
104...通訊介面104. . . Communication interface
20...受控裝置20. . . Controlled device
10a...鍵盤10a. . . keyboard
10b...鍵盤護蓋10b. . . Keyboard cover
a1、a2、b1、b2...區域A1, a2, b1, b2. . . region
S11~S21...步驟S11~S21. . . step
本案得藉由下列圖式及說明,俾得一更深入之了解:This case can be obtained through a more in-depth understanding of the following diagrams and descriptions:
第一圖,其係本發明構想之較佳實施例,為同時具有空中滑鼠功能與運動感應式遙控器功能之示意圖。The first figure, which is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, is a schematic diagram of the function of the air mouse function and the motion sensor type remote controller at the same time.
第二圖,其係根據本發明構想所提出之遙控裝置的功能方塊示意圖。The second figure is a functional block diagram of a remote control device proposed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
第三圖(a),其係根據本發明構想之較佳實施例,於遙控裝置提供單手握持操作之示意圖。The third diagram (a) is a schematic diagram of a one-hand grip operation in a remote control device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
第三圖(b),其係根據本發明構想之較佳實施例,於遙控裝置提供雙手握持操作之示意圖。Figure 3(b) is a schematic illustration of a two-handed grip operation in a remote control device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
第四圖,其係根據本發明構想之較佳實施例中,根據遙控本體之位置(方位)資訊而進行控制模式切換的流程圖。The fourth figure is a flow chart for controlling mode switching according to the position (orientation) information of the remote control body in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
第五圖,其係根據本發明構想之較佳實施例中,利用鍵盤護蓋而切換遙控裝置操作模式之示意圖。Figure 5 is a schematic illustration of switching the mode of operation of the remote control device using a keyboard cover in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
S11~S21...步驟S11~S21. . . step
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