TWM548013U - Remote-control assembly and an auxiliary device for remote controller - Google Patents

Abstract

A remote-control assembly includes a remote controller and an auxiliary device. The remote controller includes a remote-control body, a first fastening structure disposed on the remote-control body, and a first electrical connector disposed on the remote-control body. The auxiliary device is detachably disposed on the remote controller. The auxiliary device includes a holding frame, a second fastening structure disposed on the holding frame and configured to fastening on the first fastening structure, and a second connector disposed on the holding frame and configured to connected to the first electrical connector.

Description

Remote control unit and auxiliary device for remote control

This creation is mainly about a remote control, especially a remote control component with a remote control.

When the user executes the game software on the game host, the remote controller sends a control signal to the game host to operate the game software. Some remote controls have a gyroscope to detect the angle of rotation of the remote control in a particular direction. The remote controller transmits the sensing signal to the game console according to the detection of the gyroscope, so the remote controller can operate the game software in a specific direction of rotation. In other words, the game software can get the information of a degree of freedom (DOF) of the remote control.

Due to the popularity of virtual reality devices and software in recent years, virtual reality software needs to obtain more information on the degree of freedom of the remote control to achieve better interactive effects. For example, get the three of the remote control or six degrees of freedom information. However, the user has to purchase a new remote controller in order to be able to execute the virtual reality software, thereby increasing the burden on the user.

Therefore, although the current remote control is in line with its purpose of use, it has not yet met many other requirements. Therefore, there is a need to provide an improved solution for the remote control.

This creation provides a remote control component. The user can add an auxiliary device to the remote control to increase the function of the remote control, and also obtain more information about the degree of freedom of the remote controller.

The present invention provides a remote control assembly including a remote control and an auxiliary device. The remote controller includes a remote control body; a first fastening structure disposed on the remote control body; and a first electrical connector disposed on the remote control body. The auxiliary device is detachably disposed on the remote controller. The auxiliary device includes a fixing frame including an inner surface; a second fastening structure disposed on the inner surface for engaging the first fastening structure; and a second electrical connector disposed on the inner surface For connecting to the first electrical connector.

The present invention provides an auxiliary device for a remote controller, comprising a fixed frame, a second fastening structure, and a second electrical connector. The fixed frame includes an inner surface. The second fastening structure is disposed on the inner surface. A second electrical connector is disposed on the inner surface. The second fastening structure and the second electrical connector are located on opposite sides of the inner surface.

In summary, the remote control component of the present invention uses an auxiliary device to increase the function of the remote controller, and can also obtain more information on the degree of freedom of the remote controller.

1‧‧‧Remote control components

10‧‧‧Remote control

11‧‧‧Remote body

111‧‧‧ grip

112‧‧‧Operation Department

113‧‧‧ alignment slot

12‧‧‧ Input Module

13‧‧‧First fastening structure

14‧‧‧First positioning structure

15‧‧‧First electrical connector

151‧‧‧First terminal

16‧‧‧ Processor

17‧‧‧ Sensor

18‧‧‧Wireless Transmission Module

20‧‧‧Auxiliary devices

21‧‧‧Fixed frame

211‧‧‧ outer surface

212‧‧‧ inner surface

213‧‧‧ first edge

214‧‧‧ second edge

22‧‧‧Second fastening structure

221‧‧‧Bound body

2211‧‧‧Extension

222‧‧‧Flexible arm

223‧‧‧ card hook

224‧‧‧Second positioning structure

225‧‧‧ Pressing elements

23‧‧‧Second electrical connector

231‧‧‧ alignment block

232‧‧‧second terminal

24‧‧‧ Sensor

25‧‧‧Lighting elements

A1‧‧‧Electronic device

A11‧‧‧Wireless Transmission Module

AX1‧‧‧ central axis

C1‧‧ Center

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the remote control assembly of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded view of the remote control component of the creation.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of another perspective of the remote control assembly of the present invention.

Figure 4 is an exploded view of another perspective of the remote control assembly of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a system diagram of the remote control component of the creation.

The following description provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different features of the present invention. The elements and permutations described in the following specific examples are only used to simplify the present invention, which is merely an example and is not intended to limit the present invention. For example, the description of the structure of the first feature on or above a second feature includes direct contact between the first and second features, or another feature disposed between the first and second features such that The first and second features are not in direct contact.

The vocabulary of the first and second words of this specification are for the purpose of clarity of explanation and are not intended to be construed as limiting. In addition, the first feature and the second feature are not limited to the same or different features.

Spatially related terms used herein, such as above or below, are used to simply describe one element or the relationship of one feature to another. In addition to the orientations described in the drawings, the devices are used or operated in different orientations. The shapes, dimensions, and thicknesses of the drawings may not be drawn to scale or simplified for the purpose of clarity of description, and are merely illustrative.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the remote control unit 1 of the present invention. Figure 2 is an exploded view of the remote control assembly 1 of the present invention. Figure 3 is a perspective view of another perspective of the remote control assembly 1 of the present invention. Figure 4 is an exploded view of another perspective of the remote control assembly 1 of the present invention. Figure 5 is a system diagram of the remote control component 1 of the present invention. The remote control unit 1 can be used to remotely control an electronic device A1 (as shown in Fig. 5). In an embodiment, the electronic device A1 can be a personal computer or a game console. The remote control unit 1 can transmit a remote control signal to the electronic device A1. The electronic device A1 executes the software according to the remote control signal.

The remote control assembly 1 can include a remote control 10 and an auxiliary device 20. The remote controller 10 can be used to transmit a remote control signal to the electronic device A1. The remote controller 10 is detachably disposed to the auxiliary device 20. The auxiliary device 20 can be held by the user and can be used to increase the function of the remote controller 10, and can also obtain more information about the degree of freedom (DOF) of the remote controller 10.

In some embodiments, the remote controller 10 can detect three degrees of freedom when the remote controller itself moves, and when the auxiliary device 20 is mounted on the remote controller, the remote control assembly 1 can detect the six degrees of freedom of the remote control assembly 1 itself.

For example, when the user moves the remote controller 10, the sensor 17 in the remote controller 10 can sense the moving direction of the remote controller 10, but cannot sense the rotation or tilt of the remote controller 10. When the remote controller 10 is mounted on the auxiliary device 20, the remote control unit 1 can be simulated as another object, such as a steering wheel, thereby increasing the function of the remote controller 10. In addition, the remote control component 1 can sense the rotation or inclination of the remote control component 1 independently or in combination with the sensor built in the auxiliary device 20, thereby obtaining more degrees of freedom of the remote controller 10. News.

The remote controller 10 includes a remote control body 11 , a plurality of input modules 12 , a first fastening structure 13 , a plurality of first positioning structures 14 , and a first electrical connector 15 . In a specific embodiment, the remote control body 11 can be an elongated structure. The remote control body 11 can include a grip portion 111 and an operating portion 112.

The grip portion 111 is available for the user to hold. In this embodiment, the grip portion 111 can be an elongated structure. The operation unit 112 is provided at one end of the grip portion 111. In the embodiment, the operation portion 112 may be a dish type structure.

The input module 12 is provided in the operation unit 112. The input modules 12 can be respectively disposed on opposite sides of the operation portion 112. In some embodiments, the input module 12 At least one button, at least one rocker, and/or at least one trackpad may be included. In the embodiment, the input module 12 includes a button and a touch panel disposed on opposite sides of the operating portion 112. When the input module 12 is operated, the input module 12 can generate an operation signal. In one embodiment, the input module 12 can include a microphone.

The first fastening structure 13 can be disposed on the operating portion 112 for fastening to the auxiliary device 20 . In this embodiment, the first fastening structure 13 can be a fastening groove. The first positioning structure 14 can be disposed on the operating portion 112 for positioning with the auxiliary device 20. The first fastening structure 13 is located between the first positioning structures 14 . In this embodiment, the first positioning structure 14 can be a positioning slot.

The first electrical connector 15 can be disposed at one end of the grip portion 111. The first fastening structure 13 and the first electrical connector 15 are located on opposite sides of the remote control body 11. In this embodiment, the remote control body 11 can have a pair of bit slots 113. The alignment groove 113 may be located at one end of the grip portion 111. The first electrical connector 15 is located within the alignment slot 113.

In this embodiment, the first electrical connector 15 is located at the center of the alignment slot 113, and the first electrical connector 15 can be an elongated structure. The first electrical connector 15 can include a plurality of first terminals 151.

The auxiliary device 20 can include a fixed frame 21, a second fastening structure 22, and a second electrical connector 23. The fixing frame 21 can be a thin structure and can be a ring structure. In the present embodiment, when the remote controller 10 is mounted to the auxiliary device 20, the remote control unit 1 can be modeled as a steering wheel. The user can simulate the operation of the steering wheel by holding the fixed frame 21, thereby increasing the function of the remote controller 10.

However, the shape of the fixing frame 21 is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the shape of the fixed frame 21 can be a gun type structure or a sporting article such as a tennis racket. The fixing frame 21 can be made of a plastic material.

In this embodiment, the fixing frame 21 can include an outer surface 211, an inner surface 212, a first edge 213, and a second edge 214. The outer surface 211, the inner surface 212, the first edge 213, and the second edge 214 may each have an annular structure. The outer surface 211 is opposite the inner surface 212 and the first edge 213 is opposite the second edge 214. The outer surface 211 connects the first edge 213 and the second edge 214, and the inner surface 212 connects the first edge 213 and the second edge 214.

In the present embodiment, the inner surface 212 faces a center C1 of the fixed frame 21, and the central axis AX1 passes through the center C1. The distance between the inner surface 212 and the central axis AX1 is gradually increased from the first edge 213 toward the second edge 214. In other words, the inner surface 212 and the outer surface 211 are inclined with respect to the direction in which the central axis AX1 extends.

The second fastening structure 22 is disposed on the inner surface 212 of the fixing frame 21 for fastening to the first fastening structure 13 . The second fastening structure 22 can be made of a plastic material. In the embodiment, the second fastening structure 22 can be integrally formed with the fixing frame 21.

The second fastening structure 22 includes a fastening body 221 , a resilient arm 222 , a hook 223 , a plurality of second positioning structures 224 , and a pressing member 225 . The fastening body 221, the elastic arm 222, the hook 223, and the pressing member 225 may be integrally formed.

The fastening body 221 is coupled to the inner surface 212 of the fixing frame 21. In this embodiment, the fastening body 221 can be a U-shaped structure and can be a thin structure. The fastening body 221 can have a curved surface and fits on the operating portion 112 of the remote control body 11 . shape. In addition, the fastening body 221 may have two extending portions 2211 extending substantially toward the center C1 of the fixing frame 21 and separated from each other.

The elastic arm 222 is coupled to the fastening body 221 and located between the two extensions 2211. The resilient arms 222 can be in the form of a sheet. The elastic arm 222 can have a curved surface that fits the arc of the fastening body 221 and the shape of the operating portion 112 of the remote control body 11. Further, the elastic arm 222 extends substantially toward the center C1 of the fixed frame 21.

The hook 223 is disposed on the elastic arm 222 for fastening to the first fastening structure 13 . In this embodiment, the hook 223 is disposed at one of the free ends of the elastic arm 222. The hook 223 card extends substantially perpendicular to the resilient arms 222. In this embodiment, the first fastening structure 13 can be a fastening groove. When the remote controller 10 is mounted on the auxiliary device 20, the hook 223 is fastened in the fastening groove.

The second positioning structure 224 is disposed on the extension 2211 of the fastening body 221 . When the remote controller 10 is mounted to the auxiliary device 20, the first positioning structure 14 is coupled to the second positioning structure 224. In the embodiment, the first positioning structure 14 can be a positioning groove, and the positioning groove is formed on the surface of the operating portion 112. The second positioning structure 224 can be a positioning block. When the remote controller 10 is mounted to the auxiliary device 20, the positioning block is located in the positioning groove.

The pressing member 225 is disposed on the elastic arm 222, and the pressing member 225 and the hook 223 are located on opposite sides of the elastic arm 222. The pressing member 225 can be a curved structure. The pressing member 225 is for moving one end of the elastic arm 222. When the remote controller 10 is mounted to the auxiliary device 20, the pressing member 225 can move one end of the elastic arm 222 away from the operating portion 112 of the remote controller 10.

In addition, since the hook 223 is disposed on the elastic arm 222, the hook 223 can be moved to the fastening groove (the first fastening structure 13) by pressing the member 225. The position in the middle releases the buckled state between the hook 223 and the first fastening structure 13. The user can easily separate the hook 223 from the first fastening structure 13.

The second electrical connector 23 is disposed on the inner surface 212 for connecting to the first electrical connector 15 . In this embodiment, the second fastening structure 22 and the second electrical connector 23 are located on opposite sides of the inner surface 212. The second electrical connector 23 includes a plurality of alignment blocks 231 and a plurality of second terminals 232. The second terminal 232 is located between the alignment blocks 231. In this embodiment, the alignment block 231 has two, located on opposite sides of the second terminal 232.

When the remote controller 10 is mounted on the auxiliary device 20, the alignment block 231 is located in the alignment slot 113 and is located around the first electrical connector 15. In this embodiment, the alignment block 231 is matched with the inner sidewall of the alignment slot 113 and the shape of the first electrical connector 15, so that the first electrical connector 15 and the second electrical connector 23 can provide the remote controller 10 and the auxiliary device. The function of the alignment between the 20s.

When the user wants to combine the remote controller 10 with the auxiliary device 20, the bottom of the remote controller 10 can be first inserted into the second electrical connector 23 of the auxiliary device 20 to insert the first electrical connector 15 into the alignment position. The area between the blocks 231, and the alignment block 231 is interposed in the area between the alignment slot 113 and the first electrical connector 15.

Then, the operating portion 112 of the remote control body 11 is pressed against the second fastening structure 22 to engage the hook 223 with the first fastening structure 13 and the second positioning structure 224 with the first positioning structure 14 . Therefore, the remote controller 10 can be easily attached to the auxiliary device 20 by the configuration of the remote controller 10 and the auxiliary device 20.

When the user wants to separate the remote controller 10 from the auxiliary device 20, the pressing member 225 can be pressed to release the structure of the hook 223 and the first fastening structure 13 In the engaged state, the operation portion 112 can be separated from the second fastening structure 22 at this time. Thereafter, the user can move the remote controller 10 to separate the first electrical connector 15 from the second electrical connector 23. At this time, the first electrical connector 15 is drawn out of the area between the alignment blocks 231, and the second electrical connector 23 can be detached from the alignment groove 113. Therefore, the remote control and the auxiliary device 20 can be easily separated by the configuration of the remote controller 10 and the auxiliary device 20.

Referring to FIG. 2, the auxiliary device 20 may further include a sensor 24 and a plurality of light emitting elements 25. The sensor 24 is electrically connected to the second electrical connector 23 for transmitting a sensing signal to the remote controller 10. The sensor 24 is disposed in the second electrical connector 23 and/or the fixed frame 21 . In the embodiment, the sensor 24 is disposed in the second electrical connector 23.

The light emitting element 25 is disposed on the auxiliary device 20 and electrically connected to the second electrical connector 23. The light-emitting element 25 is used to emit a light. In a specific embodiment, the electronic device A1 can calculate the position and orientation of the remote control component 1 by detecting the position of the light-emitting component 25.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the remote controller 10 further includes a processor 16, a plurality of sensors 17, and a wireless transmission module 18. The processor 16 , the sensor 17 , and the wireless transmission module 18 can be disposed in the grip portion 111 and/or the operating portion 112 of the remote control body 11 .

The processor 16 is electrically connected to the first electrical connector 15 , the sensor 17 , and the wireless transmission module 18 . Processor 16 can be a central processor. The sensor 17 is configured to generate a sensing signal to the processor 16 . After the processor 16 processes the sensing signal, the sensing signal is transmitted to the wireless transmission module 18.

The sensor 17 can be used to sense the orientation, direction of movement, acceleration, and/or direction of rotation of the remote control 10. The sensor 17 can be a gyroscope, a gravity sensor, and/or an acceleration sensor.

The wireless transmission module 18 is configured to perform wireless communication with the electronic device A1. The wireless transmission module 18 can transmit the sensing signal to the wireless transmission module A11 of the electronic device A1.

When the auxiliary device 20 is mounted to the remote controller 10, the second electrical connector 23 is connected to the first electrical connector 15. Therefore, the sensing signal detected by the sensor 24 of the auxiliary device 20 can be transmitted to the processor 16 via the first electrical connector 15. Further, the light emitting element 25 can receive power from the remote controller 10 via the first electrical connector 15 and the second electrical connector 23 to generate light.

In some embodiments, the sensor 17 can include an X-direction acceleration sensor, a Y-direction acceleration sensor, and a Z-direction gyroscope. Therefore, the first sensor 17 can sense the movement of the remote controller 10 in the X direction and the Y direction and the rotation in the Z direction. When the auxiliary device 20 is not installed on the remote controller 10, the remote controller 10 can only detect the information of the three degrees of freedom when the remote controller 10 itself.

In some embodiments, the sensor 24 can include a Z-direction acceleration sensor, an X-direction gyroscope, and a Y-direction gyroscope. Therefore, the sensor 24 can sense the movement of the remote controller 10 in the Z direction, and the rotation in the X direction and the Y direction. Therefore, the auxiliary device 20 can detect the information of the other three degrees of freedom of the remote control component 1. Therefore, when the auxiliary device 20 is mounted on the remote controller 10, the information of the degree of freedom that the remote control unit 1 can detect can be increased to six by the auxiliary device 20.

In summary, the remote control component of the present invention uses an auxiliary device to increase the function of the remote controller, and can also obtain more information on the degree of freedom of the remote controller.

The present invention is disclosed in the above embodiments, but it is merely an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can make some changes without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. With retouching. Therefore, the above embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

1‧‧‧Remote control components

10‧‧‧Remote control

11‧‧‧Remote body

111‧‧‧ grip

112‧‧‧Operation Department

12‧‧‧ Input Module

17‧‧‧ Sensor

20‧‧‧Auxiliary devices

21‧‧‧Fixed frame

211‧‧‧ outer surface

213‧‧‧ first edge

214‧‧‧ second edge

23‧‧‧Second electrical connector

25‧‧‧Lighting elements

AX1‧‧‧ central axis

C1‧‧ Center

Claims (10)

A remote control assembly includes: a remote controller comprising: a remote control body; a first fastening structure disposed on the remote control body; and a first electrical connector disposed on the remote control body; and an auxiliary device detachable The second remote control is disposed on the remote controller, and includes: a fixed frame, including an inner surface; a second fastening structure disposed on the inner surface for fastening to the first fastening structure; and a second electrical connection And disposed on the inner surface and configured to be connected to the first electrical connector. The remote control assembly of claim 1, wherein the second fastening structure and the second electrical connector are located on opposite sides of the inner surface, and the first fastening structure and the first electrical connector Located on opposite sides of the remote control body. The remote control component of claim 1, wherein the auxiliary device comprises a sensor and a light-emitting component electrically connected to the second electrical connector, wherein the sensor is configured to transmit a sensing Signal to the remote. The remote control assembly of claim 1, wherein the second fastening structure comprises: a fastening body; a resilient arm disposed on the fastening body; A hook is disposed on the elastic arm for fastening to the first fastening structure. The remote control assembly of claim 4, wherein the second fastening structure further comprises a pressing member disposed on the elastic arm, and the pressing member and the hook are located on opposite sides of the elastic arm, wherein When the pressing member is pressed, the hook releases the state of being engaged with the first fastening structure. The remote control unit of claim 4, wherein the remote control further comprises a first positioning structure disposed on the remote control body, and the second fastening structure further comprises a second one disposed on the fastening body. a positioning structure, wherein the first positioning structure is coupled to the second positioning structure when the remote controller is mounted to the auxiliary device. The remote control assembly of claim 1, wherein the remote control body has a pair of bit slots, the first electrical connector is disposed in the alignment slot, and the second electrical connector includes a pair of bit blocks. Wherein, when the remote controller is mounted on the auxiliary device, the alignment block is located in the alignment slot and is located around the first electrical connector. An auxiliary device for a remote control, comprising: a fixing frame including an inner surface; a second fastening structure disposed on the inner surface; and a second electrical connector disposed on the inner surface, wherein the The second fastening structure and the second electrical connector are located on opposite sides of the inner surface. One of the remote control devices as described in item 8 of the patent application scope The auxiliary device, wherein the second fastening structure comprises: a fastening body; a resilient arm disposed on the fastening body; and a hook disposed on the elastic arm. An auxiliary device for a remote controller according to claim 9, wherein the auxiliary device further includes a pressing member disposed on the elastic arm, and the pressing member and the hook are opposite to the elastic arm. The side, wherein when the pressing member is pressed, the position of the hook is moved.