WO2017067387A1

WO2017067387A1 - Handle type gesture recognition device

Info

Publication number: WO2017067387A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/101555
Authority: WO
Inventors: 覃政
Original assignee: 北京蚁视科技有限公司
Priority date: 2015-10-19
Filing date: 2016-10-09
Publication date: 2017-04-27
Also published as: CN205427764U

Abstract

A handle type gesture recognition device comprises a conveniently-handheld housing and a distance sensor module. The housing has a column-shaped structure; the column diameter size is suitable for enabling the column-shaped structure to be held by a single hand of a user and meanwhile enabling all fingers to be in contact with different areas of a side surface of the column-shaped structure; the distance sensor module comprises a plurality of sets of distance sensors, the distance sensors being arranged on the side surface of the column-shaped structure of the housing, and each set of distance sensors corresponding to a position where each finger of the user is located when the user holds the column-shaped structure; and the distance sensors are used for detecting the distances between the fingers of the user and the distance sensors or the change of the distances. The device is light in weight and simple in operation, and facilitates the game operation of a user.

Description

Handle gesture recognition device

Technical field

The present invention relates to a game operating device, and more particularly to a handle type gesture recognition device.

Background technique

With the development of science and technology, the video game industry is changing with each passing day. Virtual reality games have entered people's daily game life. Usually, in the existing game control devices, there are only some simple basic actions of simulating people, such as moving and shooting. Jumping, etc. If you need more delicate movements, such as the gripping action of the hand and the gripping action of the hand, it is difficult for the current device to do the above operation.

Therefore, there is a need for an effective game operating device to solve the above problems.

Summary of the invention

It is an object of the present invention to provide a handle type gesture recognition device. The distance sensor senses the hand motion of the game user to achieve effective control. The device is light in weight, simple in operation, and easy for the user to play.

A handle type gesture recognition device includes a housing for easy hand-held, a distance sensor module, wherein the outer casing has a columnar structure, and the column diameter is suitable for a user to hold the palm in one hand while contacting each finger with the side of the columnar structure. a different area; the distance sensor module includes a plurality of sets of distance sensors, the distance sensors are arranged on the side of the outer column structure of the outer casing, and each set of distance sensors corresponds to a position corresponding to each finger when the user holds the hand, and the distance sensor is used for A change in the distance or distance between the user's finger and the distance sensor is detected.

Preferably, the plurality of sets of distance sensors are a plurality of individual distance sensors or a plurality of sets of distance sensor arrays.

Preferably, the distance sensor is a contact distance sensor such as a capacitive touch distance sensor.

Preferably, the distance sensor is a non-contact distance sensor, such as optical distance sensing. Or electromagnetic proximity sensor.

Preferably, the device adopts an optical distance sensor, and an LED light emitting infrared light or visible light is disposed around the optical distance sensor of the outer casing.

Preferably, the outer casing has a length of from 100 mm to 150 mm.

Preferably, the outer casing has a diameter of 40 mm to 60 mm.

Preferably, the outer casing has a cylindrical or prismatic structure.

Preferably, the device further includes a trigger and a plurality of function buttons supporting the game.

Preferably, the device transmits the signal to the gaming device by wire or wirelessly.

It is to be understood that the foregoing general descriptions

DRAWINGS

Further objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be made apparent by the following description of the embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of a handle type gesture recognition device of the present invention.

2 is a schematic view showing the structure of an embodiment of the handle type gesture recognition device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view showing another embodiment of the handle type gesture recognition device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a method of using a capacitive touch distance sensor in the handle type gesture recognition device of the present invention.

5a and 5b are schematic views showing a method of using the optical distance sensor of the handle type gesture recognition device of the present invention.

detailed description

Objects and functions of the present invention, and methods for achieving the objects and functions will be clarified by referring to the exemplary embodiments. However, the invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments disclosed below; it can be implemented in various forms. The essence of the description is merely to assist those skilled in the relevant art to understand the specific details of the invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the figures, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same or similar parts, or the same or similar steps.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of a handle type gesture recognition device of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1,

A handle type gesture recognition device 100 includes a housing 101 for easy hand-held, a distance sensor module 102, wherein the housing 101 has a columnar structure, and the column diameter is suitable for the user to hold the palm in one hand while the fingers are in contact with each other. Different areas on the side of the columnar structure.

The distance sensor module 102 includes a plurality of sets of distance sensors 104 arranged on the side of the columnar structure of the outer casing 101, and each set of distance sensors 104 corresponds to a corresponding finger of the user's hand. Position, the distance sensor 104 is used to detect a change in the distance or distance between the user's finger and the distance sensor 104.

Preferably, the handle type gesture recognition device housing 101 has a length of 100 mm to 150 mm.

Preferably, the handle type gesture recognition device housing 101 has a diameter of 40 mm to 60 mm.

Preferably, the handle type gesture recognition device housing 101 has a cylindrical or prismatic structure.

Preferably, the handle gesture recognition device 100 further includes a trigger 105 and a plurality of function buttons 106 supporting the game.

Preferably, the hand gesture recognition device 100 transmits signals to the gaming device by wire or wirelessly.

The plurality of sets of distance sensors 104 of the hand gesture recognition device are a plurality of individual distance sensors or a plurality of sets of distance sensor arrays, and the distance sensor 104 can be a contact distance sensor, such as a capacitive touch distance sensor. The distance sensor 104 can be a non-contact distance sensor, such as an optical distance sensor or an electromagnetic proximity sensor. The specific structure will be explained in detail in the following examples.

2 is a schematic view showing the structure of an embodiment of the handle type gesture recognition device of the present invention. as shown in picture 2,

In this embodiment, the distance sensor module 102 of the device 100 uses a contact distance sensor, for example, a capacitive touch distance sensor 201. The hand grip on the outer casing 101 of the device 100 has a curved surface, and the distance sensor module 102 includes multiple groups. The capacitive touch distance sensor 201, the plurality of capacitive touch distance sensors 201 are evenly arranged on the side of the columnar structure to form a capacitive touch distance sensor array, the user's hand is gradually gripped, and the capacitive touch distance sensor 201 of different parts is touched to realize the game. Hand game action, in which multiple sets of capacitive touch distances The sensors 201 may include a capacitive touch distance sensor 201 for each group, or each group includes a plurality of capacitive touch distance sensors 201 to form a plurality of sets of capacitive touch distance sensor arrays. The specific operation will be explained in detail in the following examples.

Preferably, the array of capacitive touch distance sensors 201 is arranged in four rows, each row corresponding to the user's hand.

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view showing another embodiment of the handle type gesture recognition device of the present invention. As shown in Figure 3,

In this embodiment, the distance sensor module of the handle type gesture recognition device uses a non-contact distance sensor. For example, an optical distance sensor 301 and an electromagnetic proximity sensor may be used. Taking the optical distance sensor 301 as an example, the distance sensor module 102 includes a plurality of sets of optical distance sensors 301, wherein the plurality of sets of optical distance sensors 301 may include one optical distance sensor 301 per group, or each group includes a plurality of optical distance sensors 301 to form a plurality of sets of optical Distance sensor array. The optical distance sensor 301 is disposed on the side of the columnar structure of the outer casing 101. As seen in Fig. 3a, the optical distance sensor 301 is disposed on the side of the columnar structure, and the optical distance sensor 301 senses the optical distance of the user's hand. The distance and angle of the sensor 301, or the change of the distance and the angle, determine the action of the user's hand, and achieve the purpose of controlling the hand movement in the game. The specific operation will be elaborated in the following embodiments.

Preferably, an optical LED 302 that emits visible or infrared light is disposed around the optical distance sensor 301.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a method of using a capacitive touch distance sensor in the device handle gesture recognition device of the present invention. As shown in Figure 4,

According to the distance from the palm of the hand when the user is holding, the capacitive touch distance sensor 201 is divided into several regions from near to far, for example, six regions in FIG. 4, which are respectively the first region capacitive touch distance sensor 201a and the second region. The area capacitive touch distance sensor 201b, the third area capacitive touch distance sensor 201c, the fourth area capacitive touch distance sensor 201d, the fifth area capacitive touch distance sensor 201e, and the sixth area capacitive touch distance sensor 201f, wherein each area capacitive touch distance The sensor includes one or more distance capacitive touch distance sensors. The user's hand 401 holds the side of the columnar structure of the device casing. First, the finger will first contact the first area capacitive touch distance sensor 201a. As the hand angle changes, the user's hand 401 will gradually contact the second area capacitance. Touch distance sensor 201b, third area The capacitive touch distance sensor 201c, the fourth area capacitive touch distance sensor 201d, the fifth area capacitive touch distance sensor 201e, and the sixth area capacitive touch distance sensor 201f finally achieve the grip, and the device transmits the control signal to the game device through wireless or wired. In the game, the virtual hand movements in the game, such as grasping, gripping, etc., are implemented.

In addition, a seventh area capacitive touch distance sensor 201g is also included, in which the user can touch by the thumb to implement the corresponding hand motion in the game.

5a and 5b are schematic views showing a method of using the optical distance sensor of the handle type gesture recognition device of the present invention. As shown in Figure 5a and Figure 5b,

As shown in FIG. 5a, first, the user places the handle type gesture recognition device in the hand 401, and the curved surface portion of the side surface of the columnar structure of the optical distance sensor 501 is placed on the side away from the palm, and the user's finger gradually bends. The optical distance sensor realizes a corresponding motion change in the game by sensing a change in the distance between the user's hand 401 and the optical distance sensor 501. When the user finally is in the state shown in FIG. 5b, the user is in a grip state. Corresponding game corresponding to complete the corresponding action. The handle type gesture recognition device transmits the control signal to the game device wirelessly or by wire, thereby realizing virtual hand movements in the game, such as grasping, gripping, and the like.

In addition, the curved surface near the palm further includes an optical distance sensor 501 that senses the change in the distance of the user's thumb to achieve the corresponding hand motion in the game.

The advantages of the utility model are at least:

1. Using the distance sensor to recognize the movement of the hand, it is possible to sense the fine movements of the hand and accurately control the operation in the game.

2. The handle type gesture recognition device is light in weight, simple in operation, and easy for user game operation.

Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the <RTIgt; The description and the examples are to be considered as illustrative only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are defined by the claims.

Claims

A handle type gesture recognition device, comprising a housing for easy hand-held, a distance sensor module, wherein

The outer casing has a columnar structure, and the cylindrical diameter is suitable for the user to hold in the palm with one hand while contacting each finger with a different area on the side of the columnar structure;

The distance sensor module includes a plurality of sets of distance sensors, the distance sensors are arranged on a side of the housing column structure, and each set of distance sensors corresponds to a position corresponding to each finger when the user holds the hand, the distance The sensor is for detecting a change in the distance or distance between the user's finger and the distance sensor.
The handle type gesture recognition apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of sets of distance sensors are a plurality of individual distance sensors or a plurality of sets of distance sensor arrays.
The handle type gesture recognition device according to claim 1, wherein the distance sensor is a contact distance sensor such as a capacitive touch distance sensor.
The handle type gesture recognition device according to claim 1, wherein the distance sensor is a non-contact distance sensor, such as an optical distance sensor or an electromagnetic proximity sensor.
The handle type gesture recognition device according to claim 4, wherein the device employs an optical distance sensor, and an LED light emitting infrared light or visible light is disposed around the optical distance sensor of the outer casing.
The handle type gesture recognition device according to claim 1, wherein the outer casing has a length of 100 mm to 150 mm.
The handle type gesture recognition device according to claim 1, wherein the outer casing has a diameter of 40 mm to 60 mm.
The handle type gesture recognition device according to claim 1, wherein the outer casing has a cylindrical or prismatic structure.
A handle type gesture recognition apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said apparatus further comprises a trigger and a plurality of function keys supporting the game.
A handle type gesture recognition apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said apparatus transmits a signal to the game device by wire or wirelessly.