WO2015129984A1

WO2015129984A1 - Game adjustment device

Info

Publication number: WO2015129984A1
Application number: PCT/KR2014/010753
Authority: WO
Inventors: 강신권
Original assignee: 강신권
Priority date: 2014-02-28
Filing date: 2014-11-10
Publication date: 2015-09-03
Also published as: KR101397457B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a game adjustment device, which is also a computer-integrated input device, having a "pointing device", which can be manipulated using a forefinger, mounted in an ergonomic position to help conveniently perform a mouse function such that not only console games, but also various PC games developed on the basis of mouse manipulation can be manipulated very intuitively and easily and, when a touch screen is mounted on the upper end, a keyboard function, which enables character inputs, various key settings, and other kinds of various information inputs, is integrated with the mouse function and configured by a single device. The game adjustment device, in connection with the configuration, comprises: a casing (1), which is shaped such that an input means can be manipulated using a thumb and a forefinger, which comprises an upper plate (3), a lower plate (5), and a side plate (7), and which has an inner space; a first input means (13), which is installed on the upper plate (3), and which comprises at least one of a button, a stick, a touch pad, and a touch screen; and second input means (15, 15', 15") installed in first, second, and third areas (L1, L2, L3) on the side plate (7) or the lower plate (5), which can be reached by tips of naturally bent forefingers while the left and right sides of the casing (1) are grasped by both hands, wherein the second input means (15, 15', 15") are displacement sensors for acquiring position information in terms of an x-y coordinate value by means of a finger's touch.

Description

Game controller

The present invention relates to a game control device, by mounting a 'pointing device' that can be operated using the index finger and can actively use the index finger away from the functional limits of the thumb, and relates to a game control device that can input a variety of information .

Game controllers are used in console games as well as various PC games. A general game control device can be operated using various input means such as a button and an analog stick installed on both hands. The game controller has a structure that is easy to hold with both hands and has various button or stick input means.

In recent years, a pressure-sensitive or capacitive touch screen has been widely used as an input means. They enable display and input at the same time, helping to maximize ease of use and space efficiency.

In the existing game controller, an analog stick (or pad) that serves as a direction key is located at the position where the thumb touches, and is also called a thumbstick because it is operated using the thumb. While the analog stick serves as a directional key, the thumb is easy to use, but when operating with the "pointing device", ie performing a mouse function, the pointer can be moved quickly and precisely for the purpose of aiming or moving the viewpoint. In this case, the user's operation is inconvenient. Existing game controllers have not escaped the thumb.

This problem is due to the design structure of the analog stick, which acts as a directional key, and at the same time requires the operation of the "pointing device" function, which allows the user to move the pointer precisely and quickly in the desired direction for aiming or moving the viewpoint. When you do, the structure and method that must be manipulated using the thumb will inevitably cause inconvenience to the user.

The relative inconvenience is due to the structure that must be manipulated with the thumb when used as a mouse function, so it can be changed to a general form like a thumbstick or control stick or a pad. Either way, the manipulation of the "pointer" with the thumb reveals the inherent limitations of precision and speed compared to the manipulation with the index finger.

Game controls can be used to play console games as well as PC games. For PC games that are not console-only games, the game controller is designed with the mouse as the primary input device, so that the mouse pointer can be moved quickly and accurately. In many cases, the structure of the existing game control device that requires a thumb to manipulate the movement of the "pointer" in the case of such a game is difficult to proceed with the game using the game control device instead of the mouse.

[ Prior Art Document ]

[ Patent Literature ]

(Patent Document 1) Korean Patent Application No. 10-2008-0073048

(Patent Document 2) Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0114286

An object of the present invention for the above problems, when operating the game control device as a "pointing device", that is, when performing a mouse function to move the pointer quickly and precisely for the purpose of aiming, point of view movement, etc. By ergonomically designing and designing a "pointing device" in the game controller so that it can be operated using the index finger rather than the conventional thumb, the operation precision can be increased and the user's convenience can be enjoyed. Is to help.

In addition, beyond the ability to set only a few game keys, when equipped with a touch screen that allows input of various characters, mouse functions and keyboard functions can be organically integrated into the game controller, replacing the mouse and keyboard. It provides a computer-integrated input device that can be used, and at the same time as the game to enter a text message to communicate with the other party.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game controller to help anyone easily use not only console games but also PC games. In addition, it is possible to operate conveniently in genres such as FPS and RTS that require detailed operation, and to provide a computer integrated controller to easily operate all PC games based on the keyboard and mouse.

The above object, as a form that can operate the input means by using the thumb and index finger in a state held by both hands consisting of a top plate, a bottom plate and a side plate to have an inner space; A first input means installed on the upper plate and including any one of a button, a stick, and a touch screen; A second input means installed in the sensor installation area on the side plate or the bottom plate to which the tip of one index finger naturally bent like a bow in a state in which the left and right sides of the casing are gripped with both hands;

The second input means is a pressure-sensitive, capacitive or optical displacement sensor that obtains positional information in xy coordinate values by the touch of a finger, except for the displacement sensor held in contact with the ball. And a pointing device that performs functions such as clicking, moving the mouse pointer, and the like.

According to a feature of the present invention, the first input means may include a touch screen, and a letter board may be arranged through the touch screen, so that text may be input using a thumb.

According to another feature of the invention, the second input means is a pressure-sensitive, capacitive or optical displacement sensor for obtaining position information in xy coordinate values by finger contact, except for the displacement sensor held in contact with the ball, And an optical trackpad (OTP).

According to another feature of the invention, the second input means in the form of a trigger button (trigger button) is further installed in the sensor installation area on the side plate of the casing, to perform a game key function, as well as to the right of a general mouse You can have a button function.

According to another feature of the invention,

A third input means in the form of a wheel button is further installed in the sensor installation area on the side plate of the casing, which not only performs a game key function but also a right button function of a general mouse.

According to another feature of the invention,

The displacement sensor is installed in the input means seating portion provided in a form protruding from the side plate of the casing; The input means seating portion may be adjusted in the installation position.

According to another feature of the invention,

The left and right sides of the casing may be provided with handles protruding toward the user's body.

According to the above configuration, the 'pointing device' that can be operated by using the index finger is mounted, so that it can be used as a substitute for a mouse, but unlike a conventional mouse that needs to be placed on the floor, it can be used physically and spatially. There's less constraint, and you're provided with a game controller (or integrated computer input) that can be used on your desk, lying on your bed, or sitting on your couch.

In addition, when equipped with a touch screen capable of text entry, the mouse and keyboard functions can be integrated into the game controller, replacing the mouse and the keyboard, and suitable for social functions that meet current trends. An adjusting device (or computer integrated input device) is provided.

1 is a perspective view of a game adjusting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a front view, Figure 3 is a plan view.

4 is a plan view showing a state of use of the game adjustment apparatus that can be used with both hands according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a perspective view of a game adjusting apparatus that can be used with both hands according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a plan view thereof.

7 is a plan view of a game adjusting apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a bottom view of a game adjusting device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the details of the present invention. First, a basic embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, and then other embodiments will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8.

The game controller (hereinafter referred to as a game controller) of the present invention is achieved by organically integrating a keyboard and mouse, which are conventional computer peripherals, into a body called a casing.

The casing 1 has a long rectangular shape in the horizontal direction so that the input means can be operated using the thumb and the index finger in the state of holding with both hands. The casing 1 is composed of an upper plate 3, a lower plate 5, and a side plate 7 to have an inner space. The internal space includes a control unit for receiving a command input from an input unit, generating and outputting an input signal, and a driving unit for transmitting the generated input signal to a computer. These devices are well known.

The specific shape of the casing (1) may vary in nature, but basically it is enough that the general public can hold or hold the left and right sides with both hands for a long time. Too bulky or too bulky is difficult, so the size and shape of a common game controller (or Microsoft's Xbox game controller) widely available on the market can be used to determine the size and shape of the casing.

According to another feature of the invention, the left and right sides of the casing (1) may be a boomerang form provided with a handle portion 9 protruding toward the user's body. The handle 9 is provided in a form similar to a horn and has an egg size. This is to allow the user to grip the casing 1 comfortably for a long time and to enjoy various games provided on the market at the same time.

The first input means 13 is provided on the upper plate of the casing. The first input means 13 may include at least one of a button 13a, a stick 13b, and a touch screen 13c. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a touch screen 13c capable of a display function is installed as one of the first input means in the center of the upper plate. The touch screen 13c has an area corresponding to a screen of a PDA, an electronic notebook, a tablet PC, or a smart phone that is commercially available. Therefore, various game keys can be set and pressed in the form of buttons through the touch screen 13c, and when the screen is changed to a character input keypad screen according to the setting, character input is possible in a manner similar to a conventional keyboard. That is, the first input means 13 can perform a function as a keyboard, and at the same time as the game, it is possible to communicate with the other party through a message through a text input. In this respect, a social media game controller is provided.

The plurality of buttons 13a may be used for instructing a character or manipulating a menu, and the stick 13b may be mainly used for moving a direction key, that is, a game character. They perform the same functions as those used in conventional game controllers and can be controlled with the thumb.

As mentioned, the casing 1 consists of an upper plate 3, a lower plate 5 and a side plate 7. In many cases, the boundaries of the upper plate 3, lower plate 5 and side plate 7 will not be clear. In the present invention, the side plate 7 of the casing 1 may be regarded as a part corresponding to the surface that can be visually observed when observed from both sides, the back side, or the front side of the casing 1 by the orthographic projection method. That is, the part in the section S indicated by the arrow in FIG. 2 which is a front view may be regarded as the side plate 7.

According to the present invention, the second input means 15, 15 ', 15 "are provided in the sensor installation areas L1, L2, L3 on the side plate 7 or the lower plate 5. Sensor installation areas L1, L2, L3) refers to a region centered on the point where the ends of the index finger (F1, F2) naturally bent like a bow while holding the left and right handle 9 of the casing (1) with both hands.

According to a feature of the invention, the second input means (15, 15 ', 15 ") is a displacement sensor for acquiring positional information on the xy coordinates by the touch of a finger. Or both optical touchpads are possible, but more preferred are optical touchpads.

* Optical track pad (OTP), one of the optical touchpads, has a small space enough to move the tip of a finger, but the movement of a finger can move, navigate, click, and scroll through the movement of a finger. You can implement functions like dragging with the mouse cursor.

The basic operation principle is to read the image data of the finger fingerprint obtained by irradiating infrared rays, and then use this data to create an image sensor through an optical module to perform the same function as a mouse. www.crucialtec.com).

Furthermore, one of several types of displacement sensors using the finger contact currently provided may be employed as the second input means, and various displacement sensors to be developed in the future may be replaced as necessary. Therefore, the second input means is not only a single input button as used in a conventional game controller, but also a "pointing device" which can be controlled by the index finger, such as a click and movement of a mouse pointer. You will be able to perform mouse functions.

The sensor installation regions L1, L2, and L3 are composed of a first region L1, a second region L2, and a third region L3. The part where the right detection finger F1 touches is the first region L1. On the side symmetrical with the first area L1, there is a second area L2 (see FIG. 2) centered on the point where the end of the other detection F2 (eg, the left detection) can reach. In some cases, both left and right second input means 15 and 15 'may be provided.

A third input means 19 in a wheel form may be provided in parallel with the second input means 15, 15 'and 15 ". The third input means 19 and 19' serve as a wheel of a mouse. It can be used as an input means.

On the other hand, fourth input means 29, 29 'are provided at the lower ends of the first region L1 and the second region L2 (see FIG. 2). The fourth input means 29, 29 'may be a' trigger button '. The trigger button is a trigger button and performs the same function as that used in a conventional game controller, and can be controlled by the index finger. They can be used to perform the function of the right button of a general mouse.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to input characters and the like through the touch screen (13c) using the thumb (F3 or F4), the second input provided on the side plate 7 of the casing using the index finger (F1 or F2). The means 15 can be used like a mouse. By controlling the second input means 15 with the detection finger F1 or F2 capable of precise and fast movement, the input signal can be generated precisely and quickly to the extent corresponding thereto.

Hereinafter, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 6. According to this embodiment, the input means seating part 23 for installing the second input means 15 of one side plate is provided in front of the side part of the casing 1. The input means seating part 23 is provided in the form which protrudes from the side plate 7 of the casing 1. The input means seating portion 23 may be provided integrally with the casing 1, but may be provided with a form assembled to the casing 1.

According to this embodiment, it can be said that it is suitable when the width | variety of the 2nd input means 15 is somewhat wide.

As an expanded form of the present embodiment, the position or direction of the input means seating portion 23 may be adjusted according to personal needs. A straight or circular rail may be provided in the casing 1 and the input means seating portion may be linearly or rotationally moved along the rail. Of course, while the input means seating portion 23 is moved it will have to maintain the electrical connection with the control unit installed inside the casing (1).

Figure 7 relates to another embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the second input means 15 is installed at a suitable position according to its own needs for both the right hand user and the left hand user. The input means seating portion 23 ′ can be connected to or disconnected from the casing 1 via a connector.

A female connecting terminal 25 is provided on the front right side of the casing 1 for electrical connection and physical coupling with the input means seating portion 23 '. On the back of the input means seating portion 23 ′, a male connecting terminal 27 that can be coupled to the female connecting terminal 25 is provided. A female connecting terminal (not shown) will also be provided on the symmetrical side, and an unused female connecting terminal will be closed by a cover.

A description with reference to FIG. 8 is as follows. 8 is a bottom view of the game adjusting apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. The casing 1 is of a simple rectangular shape unlike the previous embodiment. As shown, the lower input second input means 15 "of the same type as the second input means 15 of the side plate, i.e., the displacement sensor which acquires the position information by the contact of the fingers, is the left and right sides of the casing 1; Is installed in the sensor installation area on the lower plate 5, that is, the third area L3, to which the naturally curved index finger F1 can be touched with both hands. Repeated description is omitted since it may be applied.

As described above, the present invention is to provide a displacement sensor for obtaining position information, i.e. xy coordinate values, on a predetermined plane at a point that can be controlled using the index finger in a place other than the front side of the game controller. do.

The configuration shown and described above is only a preferred embodiment based on the technical spirit of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications based on common technical knowledge, but it should be noted that this may be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Of course, each of the embodiments described above can be implemented in any combination as required, but not shown and described within the scope of the present invention.

[ Description of the Code ]

1: casing 3: top plate

5: lower plate 7: side plate

9: handle portion 13: first input means

15,15 ', 15 ": second input means 19, 19': third input means

23,23 ': Input means seat 25: Female connection terminal

27: male connection terminal 29, 29 ': fourth input means

L1, L2, L3: 1st, 2nd, 3rd area

Claims

A casing having an inner space formed of an upper plate, a lower plate, and a side plate in a form capable of operating the input means by using a thumb and index finger in a state of holding by both hands; A first input means installed on the upper plate and including any one of a button, a stick, and a touch screen; A second input means installed in the sensor installation area on the side plate or the bottom plate to which the tip of one index finger naturally bent like a bow in a state in which the left and right sides of the casing are gripped with both hands;

The second input means is a pressure-sensitive, capacitive or optical displacement sensor that obtains positional information in xy coordinate values by the touch of a finger, and performs functions such as a click and movement of a mouse pointer as well as performing a game key function. Game pointing device characterized in that the pointing device (pointing device) to perform.
The method of claim 1,

The first input means comprises a touch screen, the game control device, characterized in that the input of the character using the thumb is arranged by the dial is arranged through the touch screen.
The method of claim 1,

The second input means is a pressure-sensitive, capacitive or optical displacement sensor for acquiring position information of the x-y coordinate value by finger contact, the game control device, characterized in that it comprises an optical optical trackpad (OTP).
The method of claim 1,

The second input means in the form of a trigger button (trigger button) is further installed in the sensor installation area on the side plate of the casing, not only to perform a game key function, but also to perform a right button function in a general mouse. Game Controller.
The method of claim 1,

The third input means in the form of a wheel button (wheel button) is further installed in the sensor installation area on the side plate of the casing, not only to perform a game key function, but also to perform a right button function in a general mouse. Game Controller.
The method of claim 1,

The displacement sensor is installed in the input means seating portion provided in a form protruding from the side plate of the casing;

Game input device, characterized in that the input means seating portion can be adjusted in the installation position.
The method of claim 1,

Game control device, characterized in that the left and right sides of the casing is provided with a handle portion protruding toward the user's body.