WO2020200025A1

WO2020200025A1 - Control method for gaming handle and device

Info

Publication number: WO2020200025A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/081327
Authority: WO
Inventors: 代仁军
Original assignee: 华为技术有限公司
Priority date: 2019-03-29
Filing date: 2020-03-26
Publication date: 2020-10-08
Also published as: CN109999486B; CN109999486A

Abstract

A control method for a gaming handle. The positional relationship between the gaming handle and an electronic device connected thereto can be a first positional relationship and can also be a second positional relationship. When the positional relationship between the gaming handle and the electronic device connected thereto is the first positional relationship or the second positional relationship, same can correspond to different instructions. As such, the gaming handle can not only be mounted on a first side of the electronic device to trigger the electronic device to execute a first instruction; but can also be mounted on a second side of the electronic device to trigger the electronic device to execute a second instruction. Same gaming handle can be mounted and used at different positions of the electronic device, thus reducing use costs for a user, and production and servicing costs for a manufacturer.

Description

Control method and equipment of game handle

This application claims the priority of a Chinese patent application filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China, the application number is 201910253426.0, and the invention title is "a method and device for controlling a gamepad" on March 29, 2019, the entire content of which is incorporated by reference In this application.

Technical field

This application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a method and device for controlling a game handle.

Background technique

A gamepad is an input device of an electronic device. When a user is playing a game on an electronic device, the user can control the simulated characters in the game by manipulating the buttons of the gamepad. The experience of using traditional handheld gamepads is relatively poor, and more and more users choose to use unilateral controllers.

Generally, a single-sided handle is installed on one side of an electronic device. For example, a single-sided handle can be installed on the left side of a mobile phone when it is used in a horizontal screen. One hand of the user manipulates the single-sided handle to control the game, and the other hand controls the game by touching the screen. Sometimes, users expect to use two unilateral handles to achieve a bilateral combination, so as not to touch the screen and use two unilateral handles to control the game. Generally, the functions of the left and right handles of the bilateral handles are different. When users need to use bilateral handles, they need to purchase two different unilateral handles, which increases the cost of use. Game controller manufacturers also need to prepare two different sets of molds to produce left and right controllers respectively, which increases production and maintenance costs.

Summary of the invention

The embodiment of the present invention provides a method for controlling a game handle. A single-sided handle can be used alone; two identical single-sided handles can also be used in combination to realize the function of a double-sided handle; thereby reducing the user's cost and the manufacturer Production and maintenance costs.

In the first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a method for controlling a gamepad. The method may include: establishing a connection between the gamepad and an electronic device; detecting the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device; If the positional relationship of the connected electronic device is the first positional relationship, the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the first instruction; in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the second positional relationship, the The first operation key corresponds to the second instruction; wherein, the first position relationship is different from the second position relationship, and the first instruction is different from the second instruction.

In this method, the game handle can be connected to different positions of the electronic device, so that its operation keys correspond to different instructions. In this way, the same gamepad can be installed in different positions of the electronic device to achieve different functions. Moreover, two gamepads can be used in combination. The use of gamepads is flexible, and the same gamepad can achieve different functions. Reduce the user's use cost, as well as the manufacturer's production and maintenance costs.

In a possible design, the first positional relationship is that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic device; the second positional relationship is that the gamepad is installed on the second side of the electronic device; where the first side and the second side are different .

In a possible design, the game controller includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, and the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the game controller. If it is determined that the first magnetic sensor has an output signal, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic device; if it is determined that the second magnetic sensor has an output signal, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the second side of the electronic device. In this method, by detecting the output signals of the magnetic sensors installed on the left and right sides of the gamepad, it is determined on which side of the electronic device the gamepad is installed.

In a possible design, the game handle includes a shift switch to detect the current gear position of the shift switch; in response to detecting that the shift switch is in the first gear position, the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the first command; In response to detecting that the shift switch is in the second gear position, the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the second command. In this way, the current gear position of the shift switch is detected to determine which side of the electronic device the game handle is installed on.

In a possible design, in response to detecting that the position relationship between the game controller and the connected electronic device is the third position relationship, the first operation key of the game controller corresponds to the third instruction. In this way, the game handle can be connected to the third position of the electronic device for use. The use of gamepads is more flexible.

In a possible design, when the game controller is turned on, if it is determined that the game controller is not installed on the first side or the second side of the electronic device, it is determined that the positional relationship between the game controller and the connected electronic device is the third Positional relationship; where the first side is different from the second side. This method provides a specific method for determining that the position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the third position relationship.

In a possible design, the gamepad includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor. The first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the gamepad; if the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are determined If there is no output signal from the sensor, it is determined that the position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the third position relationship.

In a possible design, in response to detecting that the shift switch is in the third gear, the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the third command.

In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a game controller, which may include one or more processors and memories. The processor is configured to support the game handle to perform the corresponding function in the above-mentioned first aspect method. The memory is used for coupling with the processor, which stores the necessary program instructions and data of the speaker. In addition, the game controller may also include a communication interface for supporting communication between the game controller and other electronic devices. The communication interface can be a transceiver or a transceiver circuit. The game handle may also include at least one button and/or joystick.

In a possible design, the communication interface is used to establish the connection between the gamepad and the electronic device; the processor is used to detect the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device; in response to detecting the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device Is the first positional relationship, it is determined that the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the first instruction; in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the second positional relationship, it is determined that the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to The second instruction; where the first positional relationship is different from the second positional relationship, and the first instruction is different from the second instruction. At least one button and/or joystick is used to receive user input to control the virtual object displayed on the electronic device.

In a possible design, the gamepad includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor. The first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the gamepad to detect the position of the gamepad and the connected electronic device. The relationship includes: determining the output signal of the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor; if it is determined that the first magnetic sensor has an output signal, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic device; if it is determined that the second magnetic sensor has an output signal, It is determined that the game handle is installed on the second side of the electronic device.

In a possible design, the gamepad includes a toggle switch to detect the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device; in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the first positional relationship, the game is determined The first operation key of the handle corresponds to the first instruction; in response to detecting that the position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the second position relationship, determining that the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the second instruction includes: detecting a shift switch In response to detecting that the gear switch is in the first gear position, it is determined that the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the first instruction; in response to detecting that the gear switch is in the second gear position, the game handle is determined The first operation key corresponds to the second instruction.

In a possible design, the processor is further configured to determine that the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the third instruction in response to detecting that the position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the third position relationship.

In a possible design, when the gamepad is turned on, if the processor determines that the gamepad is not installed on the first side or the second side of the electronic device, it determines that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is The third positional relationship; wherein the first side is different from the second side.

In a possible design, the gamepad includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor. The first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the gamepad. The processor is also used to determine the first magnetic sensor. And the output signal of the second magnetic sensor; the processor is further configured to determine that the position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is a third position relationship if it is determined that there is no output signal from the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor.

In a possible design, the processor is further configured to determine that the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the third command in response to detecting that the shift switch is in the third gear position.

The embodiment of the present application also provides a computer storage medium, the computer storage medium includes computer instructions, when the computer instructions run on the electronic device, the electronic device is caused to execute the game as described in the first aspect and its possible design methods The control method of the handle.

The embodiments of the present application also provide a computer program product, which when the computer program product runs on a computer, causes the computer to execute the game handle control method as described in the first aspect and its possible design methods.

The embodiment of the present application also provides a chip system including a processor for implementing the method described in any of the above aspects.

Any device or computer storage medium, computer program product, or chip system provided above is used to execute the corresponding method provided above. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the corresponding method provided above The beneficial effects of the corresponding solutions will not be repeated here.

Description of the drawings

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a use example of a game handle;

Figure 2 is a second schematic diagram of a use example of a game handle;

3 is a schematic diagram 1 of a scenario example of a method for controlling a game handle provided by an embodiment of the application;

4 is a schematic diagram of a system framework to which the method for controlling a game handle provided by an embodiment of the application is applicable;

5 is a schematic diagram of the composition of the hardware structure of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the application;

6 is a schematic diagram of the composition of a hardware structure of a game handle provided by an embodiment of the application;

FIG. 7 is a second schematic diagram of a scenario example of a method for controlling a game handle provided by an embodiment of the application;

Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a Hall sensor circuit;

9A is a schematic diagram 1 of the relative positions of a magnetic sensor of a game controller and a magnet of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the application;

9B is a second schematic diagram of the relative positions of a magnetic sensor of a game controller and a magnet of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the application;

FIG. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a shift switch of a game handle provided by an embodiment of the application;

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram 3 of a scenario example of a method for controlling a game handle provided by an embodiment of the application;

12A is a fourth schematic diagram of a scenario example of a method for controlling a game handle provided by an embodiment of the application;

12B is a schematic diagram 5 of a scenario example of a method for controlling a game handle provided by an embodiment of the application;

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram 6 of a scenario example of a method for controlling a game handle provided by an embodiment of the application;

14 is a schematic diagram 1 of an example of a system framework provided by an embodiment of this application;

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram 2 of an example of a system framework provided by an embodiment of this application.

detailed description

When a user is playing a game on an electronic device, he can control the simulated characters in the game by manipulating the buttons and joysticks of the game controller. The following description takes the electronic device as a mobile phone as an example.

Traditional game handles are generally divided into left and right sides. It should be noted that the left and right mentioned in the embodiments of the present application are based on the orientation of the user facing the mobile phone; that is, when the user faces the mobile phone, the left hand side is the left side, and the right hand side is the right side. Please refer to Figure 1. The game controller in Figure 1 is a double-sided controller. The button distribution of the left handle and the right handle of the bilateral handle is different, and the functions of the buttons on the left handle and the buttons on the right handle are different. For example, the joystick and buttons on the left handle are used to control the relatively large movements of the game simulation character, and the joystick and buttons on the right handle are used to control finer movements. Exemplarily, the left handle is provided with a joystick 1 and the right handle is provided with a joystick 6; the joystick 1 can be used to control the action direction of the game simulation character, and the joystick 6 can be used to control the aiming direction of the game simulation character .

More and more users choose to use unilateral handles. Please refer to Figure 2. The game controller in Figure 2 is a unilateral controller. For example, the unilateral handle is installed on the left side of the mobile phone, and the joystick and buttons on the handle are used to control the large-scale actions of the game simulation character. The user's right hand can directly operate on the screen to control the finer movements of the game simulation character.

Sometimes, users expect to use two single-sided controllers in combination so as not to touch the screen, and use two single-sided controllers to achieve the function of a two-sided controller to control the game. Generally, the functions of the left and right handles of the bilateral handles are different, as shown in Figure 1. To use two single-sided handles in combination, users need to purchase two different single-sided handles, which increases the cost of use. Game controller manufacturers also need to prepare two different sets of molds to produce left and right controllers respectively, which increases production and maintenance costs.

Please refer to FIG. 3, a method for controlling a game handle provided in an embodiment of the present application. When the unilateral handle is installed on the left side of the mobile phone, as shown in Figure 3(a), the rocker and buttons of the unilateral handle are executed according to the first mode setting. For example, when the unilateral handle is installed on the left side of the mobile phone, the joystick and buttons on the unilateral handle are used to control the large-scale actions of the game simulation character. When the unilateral handle is installed on the right side of the mobile phone, as shown in Figure 3(b), the rocker and buttons of the unilateral handle are executed according to the second mode settings. For example, when the unilateral handle is installed on the right side of the mobile phone, the joysticks and buttons on the unilateral handle are used to control finer movements. As shown in Figure 3(c), if you install a single-sided handle on the left and another identical single-sided handle on the right, you can combine two single-sided handles into a double-sided handle.

Please continue to refer to Fig. 3, as shown in Fig. 3(d). In some embodiments, the unilateral handle may not be installed on the side of the mobile phone. The joystick and buttons of the unilateral handle are executed according to the third mode. The setting of the single-sided handle in the third mode may be the same as the first mode or the second mode, or may be different from the first mode or the second mode. For example, the unilateral handle may not be installed on the side of the mobile phone, but is held by the user alone for remote control of the game on the mobile phone. Exemplarily, the joystick and buttons on the unilateral handle are used to simulate gestures in the game.

In the game handle control method provided by the embodiments of this application, a single-sided handle can be used as a left handle; it can also be used as a right handle; or it is not used as a left handle or a right handle, but is independent of Mobile phone, remote control operation of mobile phone. Therefore, one single-sided handle can be used alone, or two identical single-sided handles can be used in combination. In this way, the same single-sided handles of multiple users can be used in combination, and the user can also use a single-sided handle alone, which is flexible in usage and saves use costs. Gamepad manufacturers can also reduce production and maintenance costs.

The control method of the game controller provided by the embodiment of the present application can be applied to the system shown in FIG. 4. The system may include an electronic device 100 and a game controller 200. The electronic device 100 and the game controller 200 may be connected by wireless connection or wired connection. The user can control the game in the electronic device 100 through the gamepad 200. For example, the user can control the simulated characters in the game on the electronic device 100 by operating the joystick or the buttons on the game controller 200.

The electronic device 100 may be a portable computer (such as a mobile phone, etc.), a notebook computer, a personal computer (PC), a tablet computer, a TV, etc. The specific form of the electronic device 100 is not particularly limited in the embodiment of the present application. The game controller 200 may be a single-sided controller.

Please refer to FIG. 5, which shows a hardware architecture of the electronic device 100. The electronic device 100 may include a processor 110, a wireless communication module 120, and a display screen 130.

It can be understood that the structure illustrated in the embodiment of the present invention does not constitute a specific limitation on the electronic device 100. In other embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 100 may include more or fewer components than those shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or split certain components, or arrange different components. The illustrated components can be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

The processor 110 may include one or more processing units. For example, the processor 110 may include an application processor (AP), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a controller, a memory, and a video codec. Digital signal processor (digital signal processor, DSP), etc. Among them, the different processing units may be independent devices or integrated in one or more processors.

Among them, the controller may be the nerve center and command center of the electronic device 100. The controller can generate operation control signals according to the instruction operation code and timing signals to complete the control of fetching and executing instructions. For example, the controller may be used to convert the received key signal of the game controller 200 into a control signal of the game.

A memory may also be provided in the processor 110 to store instructions and data. In some embodiments, the memory in the processor 110 is a cache memory. The memory can store instructions or data used or recycled by the processor 110. If the processor 110 needs to use the instruction or data again, it can be directly called from the memory. Repeated accesses are avoided, the waiting time of the processor 110 is reduced, and the efficiency of the system is improved.

Video codecs are used to compress or decompress digital video. The electronic device 100 may support one or more video codecs. In this way, the electronic device 100 can play or record videos in a variety of encoding formats, such as: moving picture experts group (MPEG) 1, MPEG2, MPEG3, MPEG4, and so on.

Digital signal processors are used to process digital signals. In addition to digital image signals, they can also process other digital signals.

The wireless communication function of the electronic device 100 can be realized by an antenna, a wireless communication module 120, and the like.

The antenna is used to transmit and receive electromagnetic wave signals. Each antenna in the electronic device 100 can be used to cover a single or multiple communication frequency bands. Different antennas can also be reused to improve antenna utilization.

The wireless communication module 120 can provide applications on the electronic device 100 including wireless local area networks (WLAN) (such as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) networks), bluetooth (BT), and global navigation satellites. System (global navigation satellite system, GNSS), frequency modulation (frequency modulation, FM), near field communication (near field communication, NFC), ZigBee (ZigBee), infrared technology (infrared, IR) and other wireless communication solutions. For example, the wireless communication module 120 may be used to implement communication between the electronic device 100 and the game controller 200 in the embodiment of the present application. The wireless communication module 120 may be one or more devices integrating at least one communication processing module. The wireless communication module 120 receives electromagnetic waves via an antenna, modulates and filters the electromagnetic wave signals, and sends the processed signals to the processor 110. The wireless communication module 120 may also receive the signal to be sent from the processor 110, perform frequency modulation, amplify, and convert it into electromagnetic waves to radiate through the antenna.

The electronic device 100 implements a display function through a GPU, a display screen 130, and an application processor. The GPU is a microprocessor for image processing, connected to the display screen 130 and the application processor. The GPU is used to perform mathematical and geometric calculations for graphics rendering. The processor 110 may include one or more GPUs, which execute program instructions to generate or change display information.

The display screen 130 is used to display images, videos, etc. The display screen 130 includes a display panel. The display panel can adopt liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light-emitting diode (OLED), active-matrix organic light-emitting diode or active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode). AMOLED, flexible light-emitting diode (FLED), Miniled, MicroLed, Micro-oLed, quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED), etc. In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include 1 or N display screens 130, and N is a positive integer greater than 1.

In this application, the display screen 130 may display an application interface (such as a game interface).

In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may further include a magnet 140. For example, the magnet 140 may be a magnet. The magnet 140 can be used in conjunction with the magnetic sensor of the gamepad 200 to provide magnetism to the magnetic sensor. The two magnets 140 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the electronic device 100 to match the position of the magnetic sensor of the gamepad 200; that is, the magnets can be sensed by the magnetic sensor. In some embodiments, the magnet 140 may be installed inside the housing of the electronic device 100.

Please refer to FIG. 6, which shows a hardware architecture of the game controller 200. The game controller 200 may include a processor 210, a wireless communication module 220, and operation keys 230.

It can be understood that the structure illustrated in the embodiment of the present invention does not constitute a specific limitation on the game controller 200. In other embodiments of the present application, the gamepad 200 may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine some components, or split some components, or arrange different components. The illustrated components can be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

The processor 210 is the control center of the gamepad 200, and can generate operation control signals according to instruction operation codes and timing signals, and complete the control of fetching and executing instructions. For example, the processor 210 may be used to receive a signal from a magnetic sensor to identify the operating mode of the gamepad 200 (for example, the first mode or the second mode). For example, the processor 210 may also be used to receive the output of a toggle switch to identify the working mode of the gamepad 200. For example, the processor 210 may also be used to report the operating mode of the game controller 200 to the electronic device 100. For example, the processor 210 may be used to report the operation information of the operation key 230 in the corresponding working mode to the electronic device 100.

The processor 210 may also be provided with a memory for storing instructions and data. The memory can store instructions or data used or recycled by the processor 210. If the processor 210 needs to use the instruction or data again, it can be directly called from the memory. Repeated access is avoided, the waiting time of the processor 210 is reduced, and the efficiency of the system is improved.

The wireless communication function of the gamepad 200 can be realized by an antenna, a wireless communication module 220, and the like.

The antenna is used to transmit and receive electromagnetic wave signals.

The wireless communication module 220 can provide applications on the gamepad 200 including wireless local area networks (WLAN) (such as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) networks), Bluetooth (bluetooth, BT), and global navigation satellites. System (global navigation satellite system, GNSS), frequency modulation (frequency modulation, FM), near field communication (near field communication, NFC), ZigBee (ZigBee), infrared technology (infrared, IR) and other wireless communication solutions. For example, the wireless communication module 220 may be used to implement communication between the game controller 200 and the electronic device 100 in the embodiment of the present application. The wireless communication module 220 may be one or more devices integrating at least one communication processing module. The wireless communication module 220 receives electromagnetic waves via an antenna, modulates and filters the electromagnetic wave signals, and sends the processed signals to the processor 210. The wireless communication module 220 may also receive the signal to be sent from the processor 210, perform frequency modulation, amplify, and convert it into electromagnetic waves to radiate through the antenna.

The operation keys 230 include rockers, buttons, and the like. The gamepad 200 can receive the input of the operation key 230, and generate key signal input related to the user setting and function control of the operation key 230. The keys and/or joysticks of the operation keys 230 can receive user input to control the virtual objects displayed on the electronic device 100. The operation key 230 may be a mechanical key. In some embodiments, the operation key 230 may also be a touch key. For example, the gamepad 200 further includes a touch sensor 260 and a display screen 270. The display screen 270 can be used to display text, images, etc.; the display screen 270 includes a display panel. The touch sensor 260 is also called a “touch panel” and can be provided on the display screen 270; a touch screen composed of the touch sensor 260 and the display screen 270 is also called a “touch screen”. The touch sensor 260 may be used to detect touch operations acting on or near it. The touch sensor can transmit the detected touch operation to the processor to determine the type of touch event. It is also possible to provide visual output related to the touch operation through the display screen 270. In some examples, the touch sensor 260 may also be disposed on the surface of the gamepad 200, which is different from the position of the display screen 270. Or, in some examples, the surface of the gamepad 200 is provided with a touch sensor 260 instead of a display screen.

In some embodiments, the gamepad 200 may also include two magnetic sensors 240. The magnetic sensor 240 includes a Hall sensor. In some embodiments, the magnetic sensor 240 may be used in conjunction with the magnet 140 of the electronic device 100, and the gamepad 200 may use the magnetic sensor 240 to detect the magnet 140 to determine the operating mode of the gamepad. For example, the two magnetic sensors 240 can be respectively placed on the left and right sides of the inner side of the housing of the game controller 200 (single-sided controller). The magnetic sensor 240 matches the position of the magnet 140 of the electronic device 100; that is, the magnetic sensor can sense the magnet.

In other embodiments, the gamepad 200 may further include a switch 250. For example, the switch 250 may be a shift switch. The shift switch may include multiple gear positions. When the shift switch is in different gear positions, different output signals can be output. For example, the shift switch can be a level meter or a potentiometer; when the shift switch is in different gear positions, it can output different voltages. For example, the switch 250 may be provided on the surface of the game controller 200 (single-sided controller). In this application, the processor 210 may receive the output signal of the switch 250, and determine the corresponding working mode according to the different output signals output by the switch 250.

It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the side where the display screen is mounted on the electronic device 100 is the front side, and the side opposite to the front side is the back side. The side on which the operation keys are installed on the game handle 200 is the front side, and the side opposite to the front side is the back side. When the front of the electronic device 100 or the gamepad 200 faces the user, the left hand side of the user is the left side, and the right hand side of the user is the right side.

The following specifically introduces the control method of the game handle provided by the embodiment of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In some embodiments, the gamepad can work in different working modes depending on whether it is installed on the left or right side of the electronic device. The working mode of the game controller includes a first mode and a second mode, and the first mode and the second mode are different. When the gamepad determines that it is installed on the first side of the electronic device, the working mode of the gamepad is the first mode, and the operation keys of the gamepad work according to the first mode; when the gamepad determines that it is installed on the second side of the electronic device, the game The working mode of the handle is the second mode, and the operation keys of the game handle work according to the second mode. For example, the first side is the left side, and the second side is the right side.

The game handle can be installed on the side of the electronic device. For example, a card slot is provided on the side of the game handle, and the game handle can be stuck on the side of the electronic device through the card slot. When using a gamepad, first establish a connection between the gamepad and the electronic device. For example, the game controller can be connected to the electronic device wirelessly; for example, the game controller can be connected to the electronic device via Bluetooth. For another example, a gamepad can be wired to an electronic device.

In one implementation, the gamepad detects the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device, and determines whether it is installed on the first side or the second side of the electronic device according to the positional relationship between the gamepad and the electronic device. The positional relationship between the game handle and the electronic device may include: a first positional relationship and a second positional relationship; wherein the first positional relationship is different from the second positional relationship. For example, the first positional relationship is that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic device (as shown in Figure 3(a)); the second positional relationship is that the gamepad is installed on the second side of the electronic device (as shown in Figure 3(b)). ). Determine the positional relationship between the game handle and the electronic device, that is, determine that the game handle is installed on the first side of the electronic device, or the game handle is installed on the second side of the electronic device.

It should be noted that Figure 3 takes the horizontal screen placement of the mobile phone as an example. In some embodiments, the electronic device can also be placed in a portrait orientation. Exemplarily, the gamepad is installed on the left side of the electronic device, as shown in FIG. 7(a); the gamepad is installed on the right side of the electronic device, as shown in FIG. 7(b).

The embodiment of the present application provides a method for determining the working mode of the game controller through a magnetic sensor.

In an implementation manner, the gamepad includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, and the gamepad determines whether the gamepad is installed on the left or right side of the electronic device through the output signal of the first magnetic sensor or the second magnetic sensor. For example, two magnetic sensors are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the game handle (exemplarily, the first magnetic sensor is arranged on the left side of the game handle, and the second magnetic sensor is arranged on the right side of the game handle). Correspondingly, two magnets are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the electronic device (for example, the first magnet is arranged on the left side of the electronic device, and the second magnet is arranged on the right side of the electronic device). The position of the magnetic sensor of the gamepad on the gamepad matches the position of the magnet of the electronic device on the electronic device; that is, when the gamepad is installed on the left or right side of the electronic device, the first magnetic sensor or the second magnetic sensor of the gamepad The magnetic sensor can sense a magnet of the electronic device.

In some embodiments, if it is determined that there is an output signal at at least one output port of the magnetic sensor, it is determined that the magnetic sensor senses a magnet. Exemplarily, taking the magnetic sensor as a Hall sensor as an example, FIG. 8 shows a Hall sensor circuit. The Hall sensor circuit includes Hall sensor, switching chopper, chopper amplifier, comparator, polarity discriminator, output buffer, output port 1, output port 2, and can also include biasers, oscilloscopes, clocks, etc. When the Hall sensor detects the magnetic south pole (S pole) of the magnet, the output port 1 outputs a signal; when the Hall sensor detects the magnetic north pole (N pole) of the magnet, the output port 2 outputs a signal. If the output port 1 or the output port 2 outputs a signal, it is determined that the Hall sensor senses a magnet.

Please refer to FIG. 9A. When the game controller is installed on the left side of the electronic device, the first magnetic sensor of the game controller senses the first magnet of the electronic device. At this time, the first magnetic sensor has an output signal.

Please refer to FIG. 9B. When the game controller is installed on the right side of the electronic device, the second magnetic sensor of the game controller senses the second magnet of the electronic device. At this time, the second magnetic sensor has an output signal.

It should be noted that the arrangement of the relative position between the magnetic sensor and the magnet in FIGS. 9A-9B is only an exemplary description. In practical applications, there can be other settings, as long as it satisfies that the two magnetic sensors are arranged on opposite sides of the gamepad, and the two magnets are arranged on opposite sides of the electronic device, so that the gamepad is located on the electronic device. When on both sides, different magnetic sensors can sense the magnet. For example, in FIGS. 9A-9B, the first magnet and the second magnet are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the horizontal screen of the electronic device. In actual use, it can also be arranged that the first magnet and the second magnet are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the vertical screen of the electronic device; or they can be arranged on both the left and right sides of the horizontal screen and the vertical screen. The specific setting method will not be repeated here.

If the gamepad determines that the first magnetic sensor has an output signal, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the left side of the electronic device; if the gamepad determines that the second magnetic sensor has an output signal, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the right side of the electronic device.

Exemplarily, when the gamepad 200 is connected to the electronic device 100, the first magnetic sensor 240 or the second magnetic sensor 240 of the gamepad 200 outputs a signal. When the gamepad 200 is installed on the left side of the electronic device 100, the first magnetic sensor 240 outputs a signal and transmits the output signal to the processor 210 of the gamepad 200; after the processor 210 receives the output signal of the first magnetic sensor 240, Confirm that the gamepad 200 is installed on the left side of the electronic device 100. When the gamepad 200 is installed on the right side of the electronic device 100, the second magnetic sensor 240 outputs a signal and transmits the output signal to the processor 210 of the gamepad 200; after the processor 210 receives the output signal of the second magnetic sensor 240, Confirm that the gamepad 200 is installed on the right side of the electronic device 100.

Further, the game controller works in different working modes depending on whether it is installed on the left or right side of the electronic device. For example, if the game controller determines that it is installed on the left side of the electronic device, it works in the first mode. If the game controller determines that it is installed on the right side of the electronic device, it works in the second mode. For example, the first mode is the left mode, and the second mode is the right mode; that is, if the gamepad detects that it is installed on the left side of the electronic device, it will work in the left mode, if the gamepad detects that it is installed on the electronic device On the right side, it works in the right mode.

Exemplarily, when the processor 210 of the gamepad 200 receives the output signal of the first magnetic sensor 240, it is determined that the gamepad 200 is installed on the left side of the electronic device 100, and the working mode of the gamepad 200 is determined to be the first mode. When the processor 210 of the game controller 200 receives the output signal of the second magnetic sensor 240, it is determined that the game controller 200 is installed on the right side of the electronic device 100, and the working mode of the game controller 200 is determined to be the second mode.

The embodiment of the present application also provides a method for determining the working mode of the game handle through the shift switch.

In one implementation, the game handle includes a shift switch, and the shift switch includes a first gear position and a second gear position. The user can set the gear position of the shift switch by turning the shift switch. Exemplarily, FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a shift switch. The shift switch may include a button and an output terminal. In response to the user's toggle operation on the button of the shift switch, the shift switch can be set to different gear positions; when the shift switch is in different gear positions, the output terminal outputs different output signals. For example, in response to the user's first toggle operation on the button of the shift switch, the shift switch is set to the first gear position; when the shift switch is in the first gear position, the output terminal outputs the first output signal (for example, the first Level); in response to the user's second toggle operation on the toggle switch button, the toggle switch is set to the second gear; when the toggle switch is in the second gear, the output terminal outputs a second output signal (for example, The second level). Among them, the first toggle operation is to toggle the button to the first position, and the second toggle operation is to toggle the button to the second position. The first position is not the same as the second position.

The game handle can detect the current gear position of the shift switch to determine the positional relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device. In response to detecting that the shift switch is in the first gear, it is determined that the positional relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the first positional relationship; in response to detecting that the shift switch is in the second gear, it is determined that the detected The position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the second position relationship.

The game controller determines that the output terminal of the shift switch outputs the first output signal, and then determines that the shift switch is in the first position, and the working mode of the game controller is the first mode; the game controller determines that the output terminal of the shift switch outputs the second output signal , It is determined that the shift switch is in the second gear and the working mode of the game handle is the second mode.

Exemplarily, the processor 210 of the gamepad 200 may receive the output signal of the switch 250. If the processor 210 determines that the output signal of the switch 250 is the first output signal, it determines that the working mode of the gamepad 200 is the first mode; if the processor 210 determines that the output signal of the switch 250 is the second output signal, it determines that the gamepad 200 is the second output signal. The working mode is the second mode.

It should be noted that the embodiment of the present application takes the first mode as the left mode and the second mode as the right mode as an example for description. In actual use, the user can also set the game handle mode on the electronic device as needed. For example, the modes of the gamepad include left-handed mode and right-handed mode. In the left-handed mode, the first mode is the right mode, and the second mode is the left mode; that is, if the gamepad detects that it is installed on the left side of the electronic device, the working mode of the gamepad is determined to be the right mode, if When the game controller detects that it is installed on the right side of the electronic device, it is determined that the working mode of the game controller is the left mode. In the right-handed mode, the first mode is the left mode, and the second mode is the right mode; that is, if the gamepad detects that it is installed on the left side of the electronic device, the working mode of the gamepad is determined to be the left mode, if When the gamepad detects that it is installed on the right side of the electronic device, it is determined that the working mode of the gamepad is the right side mode.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 11, the electronic device 100 may receive a user's click operation (such as a click operation) on the "settings" application icon. In response to the user's click operation on the “settings” application icon, the electronic device 100 may display the setting interface in FIG. 11. The setting interface may include "airplane mode" option, "WLAN" option, "Bluetooth" option, "mobile network" option, and "gamepad" option 801. Among them, the specific functions of the "airplane mode" option, the "WLAN" option, the "Bluetooth" option, and the "mobile network" option can be referred to the specific description in the conventional technology, which will not be repeated here in the embodiment of the application.

The electronic device 100 may receive a user's click operation (such as a single click operation) on the "gamepad" option 801. In response to the user's click operation on the "gamepad" option 801, the electronic device 100 may display the gamepad interface in FIG. 11. The gamepad interface includes a "dominant hand" option 802. The electronic device 100 may receive a user's click operation (such as a single click operation) on the "dominant hand" option 802. In response to the user's clicking operation on the "dominant hand" option 802, the electronic device 100 may display the dominant hand interface in FIG. 11. The dominant hand interface includes a "left-handed" option 803 and a "right-handed" option 804. For example, in response to a user's clicking operation on the "left-handed" option 803, the electronic device 100 may be set to a left-handed mode. In response to the user's clicking operation on the "right-handed" option 804, the electronic device 100 may be set to a right-handed mode.

Further, the electronic device 100 sends the set mode information to the game controller 200. The gamepad 200 receives the mode information, and can set the gamepad to a left-handed mode or a right-handed mode according to the mode information.

In the first mode (left mode) or the second mode (right mode), the operation keys of the gamepad can respectively correspond to different functions. For example, in the left mode, the operation keys of the gamepad are used to control the larger movements of the game simulation character; in the right mode, the operation keys of the gamepad are used to control the finer movements of the game simulation character. In the application program (for example, game) of the electronic device, the function corresponding to each operation key is defined, that is, the instruction corresponding to each operation key is defined. For example, each instruction can correspond to an action of a simulated character in the game.

The user can realize the corresponding function by manipulating the operation keys of the gamepad. For example, the user's manipulation of the operation keys of the game handle may include: the user's pushing operation of the joystick, the user's pressing operation of the key, and so on. The game handle is installed on the left or right side of the electronic device, and in response to the user's manipulation of the same operation key, the electronic device can be triggered to execute different instructions. For example, in response to detecting that the position relationship between the game controller and the connected electronic device is the first position relationship, the game controller works in the first mode, and in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the game controller triggers the electronic device to execute the first instruction In response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the second positional relationship, the gamepad works in the second mode, and in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the second instruction. Wherein, the first operation key is any operation key of the gamepad.

In one implementation, the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the first operation signal in the left mode (for example, the operation signal may be an encoded signal); in the right mode, it corresponds to the second operation signal; where the first operation The signal is different from the second operation signal. When the gamepad detects the user's manipulation of the first operation key, if it is determined that the gamepad is working in the left mode, it can respond to the user's manipulation of the first operation key and output the first operation signal; if it is determined that the gamepad is working on the right Mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the second operation signal can be output. The game handle transmits the first operation signal or the second operation signal to the electronic device. The electronic device (or the application of the electronic device) stores a first rule, and the first rule includes an instruction corresponding to each operation signal. After receiving the first operation signal or the second operation signal, the electronic device can execute a corresponding instruction in an application of the electronic device according to the first rule. For example, the application may be an application currently running on the processor of the electronic device; or, the application may be an application currently displayed on the display interface of the electronic device.

For example, in response to the user's manipulation of an operation key of a gamepad, the operation key outputs manipulation information. The processor of the gamepad generates a corresponding operation signal according to the working mode of the gamepad and the control information; and transmits the operation signal to the wireless communication module of the gamepad; the wireless communication module of the gamepad transmits the operation signal to the electronic device Wireless communication module. After receiving the operation signal, the wireless communication module of the electronic device transmits the operation signal to the processor of the electronic device. After receiving the operation signal, the processor of the electronic device executes a corresponding instruction in an application of the electronic device according to the first rule.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 12A, the game controller includes button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4, and joystick 5. When the game handle is installed on the left side of the phone, button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4, and joystick 5 correspond to operation signal 1, operation signal 2, operation signal 3, operation signal 4, and operation signal 5, respectively. When the game handle is installed on the right side of the phone, button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4, and joystick 5 correspond to operation signal 6, operation signal 7, operation signal 8, operation signal 9, and operation signal 10, respectively. When the game controller confirms that it is installed on the left side of the mobile phone, it receives the user's pressing operation on button 1, and in response to the user's pressing operation on button 1, outputs operation signal 1; the mobile phone receives operation signal 1, according to the first rule, confirm The instruction corresponding to the operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to change game equipment in the game. When the game handle confirms that it is installed on the right side of the phone, it receives the user's pressing operation on button 1, and in response to the user pressing button 1, outputs an operation signal 6; the phone receives an operation signal 6, and according to the first rule, confirm The instruction corresponding to the operation signal 6 is to control the game simulation character to pick up the game equipment in the game.

In this way, when the game handle is installed on the left or right side of the mobile phone, different commands are executed in response to the user's manipulation of the same operation key.

In another implementation manner, one operation key of the game controller corresponds to one operation signal. When the game handle detects the user's manipulation of an operation key, it transmits the work mode information of the game handle and the operation signal output in response to the user's manipulation of an operation key to the electronic device. A second rule is stored in the electronic device (or an application of the electronic device), and the second rule includes an instruction corresponding to each operation signal in a different gamepad working mode. For example, for the first operation signal, the left mode corresponds to instruction 1, and the right mode corresponds to instruction 2. After the electronic device receives the first operation signal and the work mode information of the gamepad, it determines the work mode of the gamepad according to the work mode information of the gamepad; and according to the received first operation signal, the work mode of the gamepad and the second rule , Execute the corresponding command in an application of the electronic device. For example, the application may be an application currently running on the processor of the electronic device; or, the application may be an application currently displayed on the display interface of the electronic device.

For example, in response to the user's manipulation of an operation key of a gamepad, the operation key outputs manipulation information. The processor of the gamepad generates the corresponding operation signal according to the control information, and transmits the operation signal and the work mode information of the gamepad to the wireless communication module of the gamepad; the wireless communication module of the gamepad transmits the operation signal and the game The operating mode information of the handle is transmitted to the wireless communication module of the electronic device. After the wireless communication module of the electronic device receives the operation signal and the working mode information of the game handle, it transmits the operation signal and the working mode information of the game handle to the processor of the electronic device. The processor of the electronic device receives the operation signal and the work mode information of the gamepad, and executes the corresponding instruction in an application of the electronic device according to the operation signal, the work mode information of the gamepad and the second rule.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 12A, the game handle includes button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4, and rocker 5, which correspond to operation signal 1, operation signal 2, operation signal 3, operation signal 4, and operation signal 5, respectively. The game handle receives the user's pressing operation on the button 1, and outputs an operation signal 1 in response to the user's pressing operation on the button 1. The gamepad transmits the operation signal 1 and the working mode information of the gamepad to the mobile phone. The mobile phone receives the operation signal 1 and the work mode information of the gamepad, and determines the work mode of the gamepad according to the work mode information of the gamepad. For example, the mobile phone confirms that the working mode of the gamepad is the left mode, and according to the second rule, the instruction corresponding to the confirmation operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to change the game equipment in the game. The mobile phone confirms that the working mode of the game handle is the right mode. According to the second rule, the instruction corresponding to the confirmation operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to pick up the game equipment in the game.

In the method for controlling the game handle provided by the embodiment of the present application, the game handle is installed on the left side of the electronic device, and it works in the first mode (for example, the left side mode); when the game handle is installed on the right side of the electronic device, it works in the first mode. Two modes (for example, the right mode). In different working modes, the operation keys of the gamepad correspond to different functions. Therefore, the same gamepad can be installed on the left side of the electronic device and work in the first mode; it can also be installed on the right side of the electronic device and work in the second mode. In addition, two game controllers can be installed on the left side of the electronic device to work in the first mode; the other installed on the right side of the electronic device to work in the second mode; the two game controllers can be combined into a double-sided controller for use. The use of gamepads is flexible, and the same gamepad can achieve different functions. Reduce the user's use cost, as well as the manufacturer's production and maintenance costs.

In some embodiments, the working mode of the gamepad may further include a third mode; the third mode is different from the first mode or the second mode. In the third mode, the operation keys of the gamepad work according to the third mode. For example, the third mode is the free mode. Exemplarily, as shown in (d) of FIG. 3, the user can hold the game handle alone for remote control of the game on the electronic device.

In an implementation manner, if the game controller determines that its working mode is neither the first mode nor the second mode, it is determined that its working mode is the third mode. For example, when the gamepad is turned on, the gamepad determines that it is not installed on the first side of the electronic device, and if it is determined that it is not installed on the second side of the electronic device, then determine the position of the gamepad and the connected electronic device The relationship is the third position relationship, and its working mode is the third mode.

In an example, the gamepad includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, and the gamepad determines whether the gamepad is installed on the left or right side of the electronic device through the output signal of the first magnetic sensor or the second magnetic sensor. If the gamepad determines that the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor have no output signal (that is, it is determined that the working mode of the gamepad is neither the first mode nor the second mode), then determine the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device It is the third positional relationship, and the working mode of the game handle is the third mode.

Exemplarily, the processor 210 of the gamepad 200 determines that the gamepad 200 is in the power-on state, and determines that there is no output signal from the first magnetic sensor 240 and the second magnetic sensor 240, and then determines that the working mode of the gamepad 200 is the third mode .

In another implementation manner, the game handle includes a shift switch, and the shift switch includes a first gear, a second gear, and a third gear. The shift switch may include a button and an output terminal. In response to the user's toggle operation on the button of the shift switch, the shift switch can be set to different gear positions; when the shift switch is in different gear positions, the output terminal outputs different output signals. For example, in response to the user's first toggle operation on the button of the shift switch, the shift switch is set to the first gear position; when the shift switch is in the first gear position, the output terminal outputs the first output signal (for example, the first Level); in response to the user's second toggle operation on the toggle switch button, the toggle switch is set to the second gear; when the toggle switch is in the second gear, the output terminal outputs a second output signal (for example, The second level); in response to the user's third toggle operation on the button of the shift switch, the shift switch is set to the third gear; when the shift switch is in the third gear, the output terminal outputs a third output signal ( For example, the third level). Wherein, the first toggle operation is to toggle the button to the first position, the second toggle operation is to toggle the button to the second position, and the third toggle operation is to toggle the button to the third position.

The game handle can detect the current gear position of the shift switch to determine the positional relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device. In response to detecting that the shift switch is in the first gear, it is determined that the positional relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the first positional relationship; in response to detecting that the shift switch is in the second gear, it is determined that the detected The position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the second position relationship; in response to detecting that the shift switch is in the third gear, it is determined that the position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the third position relationship.

The game controller determines that the output terminal of the shift switch outputs the first output signal, and then determines that the shift switch is in the first position, and the working mode of the game controller is the first mode; the game controller determines that the output terminal of the shift switch outputs the second output signal , It is determined that the shift switch is in the second gear position, and the working mode of the game handle is the second mode; the game controller determines that the output terminal of the shift switch outputs the third output signal, and then it is determined that the shift switch is in the third gear position. The working mode is the third mode.

Exemplarily, the processor 210 of the gamepad 200 may receive the output signal of the switch 250. If the processor 210 determines that the output signal of the switch 250 is the first output signal, it determines that the working mode of the gamepad 200 is the first mode; if the processor 210 determines that the output signal of the switch 250 is the second output signal, it determines that the gamepad 200 is the second output signal. The working mode of is the second mode; if the processor 210 determines that the output signal of the switch 250 is the third output signal, it determines that the working mode of the gamepad 200 is the third mode.

In a possible design, in the third mode, the operation keys of the gamepad correspond to different functions in the first mode and the second mode. When the game controller is in the first mode, the second mode, or the third mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the same operation key, the electronic device can be triggered to execute different instructions. For example, in response to detecting that the position relationship between the game controller and the connected electronic device is the first position relationship, the game controller works in the first mode, and in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the game controller triggers the electronic device to execute the first instruction In response to detecting that the position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the second position relationship, the game handle works in the second mode, and in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the game handle triggers the electronic device to execute the second instruction; In response to detecting that the position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the third position relationship, the game handle works in the third mode, and in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the game handle triggers the electronic device to execute the third instruction. Wherein, the first operation key is any operation key of the gamepad.

In one implementation, the first operation key of the game controller corresponds to the first operation signal in the left mode; corresponds to the second operation signal in the right mode; and corresponds to the third operation signal in the free mode. Wherein, the third operation signal is different from the first operation signal or the second operation signal. When the game handle detects the user's manipulation of the first operation key, if it is determined that the working mode of the game handle is the free mode, the third operation signal can be output in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key. The game handle transmits the third operation signal to the electronic device. The electronic device (or the application of the electronic device) stores a first rule, and the first rule includes an instruction corresponding to each operation signal. After receiving the third operation signal, the electronic device can execute a corresponding instruction in an application of the electronic device according to the first rule. For example, the application may be an application currently running on the processor of the electronic device; or, the application may be an application currently displayed on the display interface of the electronic device.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 12B, the game controller includes button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4, and joystick 5. When the game handle is installed on the left side of the phone, button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4, and joystick 5 correspond to operation signal 1, operation signal 2, operation signal 3, operation signal 4, and operation signal 5, respectively. When the game handle is installed on the right side of the phone, button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4, and joystick 5 correspond to operation signal 6, operation signal 7, operation signal 8, operation signal 9, and operation signal 10, respectively. When the game controller is in free mode, button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4, and joystick 5 correspond to operation signal 11, operation signal 12, operation signal 13, operation signal 14, and operation signal 15, respectively. When the game controller confirms that it is installed on the left side of the mobile phone, it receives the user's pressing operation on button 1, and in response to the user's pressing operation on button 1, outputs operation signal 1; the mobile phone receives operation signal 1, according to the first rule, confirm The instruction corresponding to the operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to change game equipment in the game. When the game handle confirms that it is installed on the right side of the phone, it receives the user's pressing operation on button 1, and in response to the user pressing button 1, outputs an operation signal 6; the phone receives an operation signal 6, and according to the first rule, confirm The instruction corresponding to the operation signal 6 is to control the game simulation character to pick up the game equipment in the game. When the game controller confirms that it is in the free mode, it receives the user's pressing operation on button 1, and in response to the user's pressing operation on button 1, outputs an operation signal 11; the mobile phone receives the operation signal 11, and determines the operation signal 11 according to the first rule The corresponding instruction is to control the game simulation character to squat in the game.

In this way, when the game handle is installed on the left or right side of the mobile phone or is independent of the mobile phone, different commands are executed in response to the user's manipulation of the same operation key.

In another implementation manner, one operation key of the game controller corresponds to one operation signal. When the game handle detects the user's manipulation of an operation key, it transmits the work mode information of the game handle and the operation signal output in response to the user's manipulation of an operation key to the electronic device. A second rule is stored in the electronic device (or an application of the electronic device), and the second rule includes an instruction corresponding to each operation signal in a different game handle working mode. For example, for the first operation signal, the left mode corresponds to command 1, the right mode corresponds to command 2, and the free mode corresponds to command 3. After the electronic device receives the first operation signal and the work mode information of the gamepad, it determines the work mode of the gamepad according to the work mode information of the gamepad; and according to the received first operation signal, the work mode of the gamepad and the second rule , Execute the corresponding command in an application of the electronic device. For example, the application may be an application currently running on the processor of the electronic device; or, the application may be an application currently displayed on the display interface of the electronic device.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 12B, the game handle includes button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4, and rocker 5, which correspond to operation signal 1, operation signal 2, operation signal 3, operation signal 4, and operation signal 5, respectively. The game handle receives the user's pressing operation on the button 1, and outputs an operation signal 1 in response to the user's pressing operation on the button 1. The gamepad transmits the operation signal 1 and the working mode information of the gamepad to the mobile phone. The mobile phone receives the operation signal 1 and the work mode information of the gamepad, and determines the work mode of the gamepad according to the work mode information of the gamepad. For example, the mobile phone confirms that the working mode of the gamepad is the left mode, and according to the second rule, the instruction corresponding to the confirmation operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to change the game equipment in the game. The mobile phone confirms that the working mode of the game handle is the right mode. According to the second rule, the instruction corresponding to the confirmation operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to pick up the game equipment in the game. The mobile phone confirms that the working mode of the gamepad is the free mode, and according to the second rule, the instruction corresponding to the confirmation operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to squat in the game.

In some embodiments, the function of the operation keys of the gamepad in the third mode may be the same as the function of the gamepad in the first mode or the second mode. For example, in the first mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the first instruction; in the second mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute The second instruction; in the third mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the first instruction. Or, in the first mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the first instruction; in the second mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute The second instruction; in the third mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the second instruction.

In the method for controlling the game handle provided by the embodiment of the present application, the game handle is installed on the left side of the electronic device, and it works in the first mode (for example, the left side mode); when the game handle is installed on the right side of the electronic device, it works in the first mode The second mode (for example, the right mode); the gamepad is independent of the electronic device, that is, if it is not installed on the left side of the electronic device or on the right side of the electronic device, it works in the third mode (for example, free mode). In different working modes, the operation keys of the gamepad can correspond to different functions. Therefore, the same gamepad can be installed on the left side of the electronic device and work in the first mode; it can also be installed on the right side of the electronic device and work in the second mode; it can also work in the third mode independently of the electronic device. In addition, two game controllers can be installed on the left side of the electronic device to work in the first mode; the other installed on the right side of the electronic device to work in the second mode; the two game controllers can be combined into a double-sided controller for use. The use of gamepads is flexible, and the same gamepad can achieve different functions. Reduce the user's use cost, as well as the manufacturer's production and maintenance costs.

In some embodiments, the gamepad can also transmit information about its working mode to the electronic device. The electronic device confirms the working mode of the game handle according to the information of the working mode of the game handle. In addition, the electronic device can display prompt information of the working mode of the gamepad.

Exemplarily, the processor 210 of the game controller 200 sends the information about the working mode of the game controller 200 to the electronic device 100 through the wireless communication module 220 of the game controller 200. The wireless communication module 120 of the electronic device 100 receives the information about the working mode of the game controller 200 and transmits the information to the processor 110 of the electronic device 100. The processor 110 of the electronic device 100 may determine the operating mode of the gamepad 200 according to the information of the operating mode of the gamepad 200. In addition, the display screen 130 of the electronic device 100 may display prompt information of the working mode of the gamepad 200.

In an example, as shown in FIG. 13, the electronic device 100 may receive a user's click operation (such as a click operation) on the "gamepad" option 801. In response to the user's click operation on the "gamepad" option 801, the electronic device 100 may display the gamepad interface in FIG. 13. The gamepad interface includes an option 802 of “dominant hand” and a prompt message 805 of “working mode”. For example, the game controller confirms that it is working in the left-hand mode, and correspondingly, the “working mode” prompt message 805 of the electronic device is displayed as “left-hand mode”. The gamepad confirms that it is working in the right-hand mode, and correspondingly, the "working mode" prompt message 805 of the electronic device is displayed as the "right-hand mode". The gamepad confirms that it is working in the free mode, and correspondingly, the "working mode" prompt message 805 of the electronic device is displayed as "free mode".

It should be noted that different electronic devices have different designs. For example, in some electronic devices, the aforementioned "gamepad" option 801 may be included in the Bluetooth interface. For example, the way the electronic device displays the gamepad interface includes responding to the operation of the user clicking "settings-gamepad". For example, the way the electronic device displays the gamepad interface may also be in response to the operation of the user clicking "Settings-Bluetooth-Gamepad".

In one embodiment, take a mobile phone and a gamepad as examples. As shown in Figure 14, the game controller includes nRF52832, RKJXY10006, two AK8789-L and so on. Among them, the Nordic ^TM nRF52832 is a chip designed with a combination of a processor and a Bluetooth module, which can realize the functions of the processor and the wireless communication module of the game controller in the embodiment of the present application. ALPS RKJXY10006 is a handle rocker, which can realize the function of the operation keys in the embodiments of this application. AKM AK8789-L is a Hall sensor, which is respectively arranged on the left and right ends of the game handle, which can realize the function of the magnetic sensor in the embodiment of the present application. Of course, the game handle may also include buttons, touch pads, and display screens, which are not shown in FIG. 14. Mobile phones include Hi3680, Hi1103, magnets, mobile phone cases, etc. The phone case is installed on the phone. Hisilicon ^TM Hi3680 is a processor that can implement the functions of the processor of the mobile phone in the embodiments of the present application. Hi1103 is a Bluetooth module, which can realize the function of the wireless communication module of the mobile phone in the embodiment of this application. The magnets are arranged on the phone case of the mobile phone, respectively on the left and right sides of the phone case, and the position of the magnet matches the position of AK8789-L.

When the gamepad is connected to the mobile phone, one of the two Hall sensors AK8789-L senses the magnetic signal of the magnet on the mobile phone and has an output signal. For example, the Hall sensor AK8789-L installed on the right side of the gamepad senses the magnetic signal of the magnet on the mobile phone. The Hall sensor AK8789-L installed on the right side of the gamepad transmits the output signal to the processor nRF52832 of the gamepad; after the processor nRF52832 receives the corresponding output signal, it can be confirmed that the gamepad is working in the left mode. The processor nRF52832 of the game controller transmits the working mode information of the game controller to the Bluetooth module Hi1103 of the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module nRF52832. After receiving the working mode information of the gamepad, the Bluetooth module Hi1103 of the mobile phone transmits the information to the processor Hi3680 of the mobile phone; the processor Hi3680 of the mobile phone can determine the working mode of the gamepad according to the working mode information of the gamepad, and set the information The working mode of the gamepad is displayed in.

When the joystick of the game handle RKJXY10006 detects the user's operation, it outputs corresponding control information in response to the user's manipulation of RKJXY10006. The processor nRF52832 of the gamepad receives the manipulation information, encodes it according to the manipulation information and the working mode of the gamepad, generates an encoded signal, and transmits the encoded signal to the Bluetooth module Hi1103 of the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module nRF52832. The Bluetooth module Hi1103 of the mobile phone transmits the received coded signal to the processor Hi3680 of the mobile phone. After receiving the coded signal, the processor Hi3680 of the mobile phone executes the corresponding command in the current application according to the coded signal and preset rules.

In one embodiment, take a mobile phone and a gamepad as examples. As shown in Figure 15, the game controller includes nRF52832, RKJXY10006, and shift switch. Nordic ^TM nRF52832 is a chip designed with a combination of a processor and a Bluetooth module, which can realize the functions of the processor and the wireless communication module of the game controller in the embodiment of the present application. ALPS RKJXY10006 is a handle rocker, which can realize the function of the operation keys in the embodiments of this application. The shift switch is a commonly used three-gear switch. Mobile phones include Hi3680, Hi1103, etc. Hisilicon ^TM Hi3680 is a processor that can implement the functions of the processor of the mobile phone in the embodiments of the present application. Hi1103 is a Bluetooth module, which can realize the function of the wireless communication module of the mobile phone in the embodiment of this application.

When the gamepad is connected to the mobile phone, the processor nRF52832 of the gamepad receives the output signal of the shift switch, and determines the working mode of the gamepad according to the output signal of the shift switch. For example, when the processor nRF52832 receives the first level, it determines that the gamepad is working in the left mode. The processor nRF52832 of the game controller transmits the working mode information of the game controller to the Bluetooth module Hi1103 of the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module nRF52832. After receiving the working mode information of the gamepad, the Bluetooth module Hi1103 of the mobile phone transmits the information to the processor Hi3680 of the mobile phone; the processor Hi3680 of the mobile phone can determine the working mode of the gamepad according to the working mode information of the gamepad, and set the information The working mode of the gamepad is displayed in.

In some other embodiments of the present application, the embodiments of the present application disclose a game controller, which includes a processor, and a memory and a communication interface connected to the processor. Optionally, the game controller may further include a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor. Optionally, the game handle may also include a shift switch. For example, the processor may be the processor 210 in FIG. 6, the memory may be the memory in the processor 210, the communication interface may be the wireless communication module 220 in FIG. 6, and the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor may be The magnetic sensor 240 in 6 and the shift switch may be the switch 250 in FIG. 6. One or more computer programs are stored in the foregoing memory and configured to be executed by the processor, and the one or more computer programs include instructions, and the foregoing instructions may be used to execute various steps in the foregoing method embodiments.

The embodiments of the present application also provide a computer storage medium in which computer program code is stored. When the processor of the electronic device executes the computer program code, the electronic device executes each step in the foregoing method embodiment.

The embodiments of the present application also provide a computer program product, which when the computer program product runs on a computer, causes the computer to execute each step in the foregoing method embodiment.

Among them, the game controllers, computer storage media, or computer program products provided in the embodiments of the present application are all used to execute the corresponding methods provided above. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the corresponding methods provided above The beneficial effects in the process will not be repeated here.

Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that for the convenience and brevity of the description, only the division of the above-mentioned functional modules is used as an example for illustration. In practical applications, the above-mentioned functions can be allocated as needed. It is completed by different functional modules, that is, the internal structure of the device is divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. For the specific working process of the system, device, and unit described above, reference may be made to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiment, which is not repeated here.

The functional units in the various embodiments of the embodiments of the present application may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist alone physically, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit. The above-mentioned integrated unit can be implemented in the form of hardware or software functional unit.

If the integrated unit is implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application essentially or the part that contributes to the prior art or all or part of the technical solutions can be embodied in the form of software products, and the computer software products are stored in a storage The medium includes several instructions for causing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) or a processor to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of the present application. The aforementioned storage media include: flash memory, mobile hard disk, read-only memory, random access memory, magnetic disk or optical disk and other media that can store program codes.

The above are only specific implementations of the embodiments of the present application, but the protection scope of the embodiments of the present application is not limited to this. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the embodiments of the present application shall be covered by this Within the protection scope of the application embodiments. Therefore, the protection scope of the embodiments of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

A method for controlling a game handle, characterized in that the method includes:

Establishing a connection between the game controller and the electronic device;

Detecting the positional relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device;

In response to detecting that the position relationship between the game controller and the connected electronic device is the first position relationship, the first operation key of the game controller corresponds to the first instruction;

In response to detecting that the position relationship between the game controller and the connected electronic device is the second position relationship, the first operation key of the game controller corresponds to the second instruction;

Wherein, the first positional relationship is different from the second positional relationship, and the first instruction is different from the second instruction.
The method according to claim 1, wherein:

The first positional relationship is that the game handle is installed on the first side of the electronic device;

The second positional relationship is that the game handle is installed on the second side of the electronic device;

Wherein, the first side is different from the second side.
The method according to claim 2, wherein the game controller includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, and the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the game controller. On both sides, the method further includes:

If it is determined that the first magnetic sensor has an output signal, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic device;

If it is determined that the second magnetic sensor has an output signal, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the second side of the electronic device.
The method according to claim 1, wherein the game handle comprises a toggle switch, and the detection of the positional relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device; in response to detecting that the game handle and the connected electronic device If the positional relationship is a first positional relationship, the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the first instruction; in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the second positional relationship, the first operation key of the gamepad One operation key corresponding to the second instruction includes:

Detecting the current gear position of the shift switch;

In response to detecting that the shift switch is in the first gear position, the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the first instruction;

In response to detecting that the shift switch is in the second gear position, the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the second instruction.
The method of claim 1, wherein the method further comprises:

In response to detecting that the position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the third position relationship, the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the third instruction.
The method of claim 5, wherein the method further comprises:

When the game controller is turned on, if it is determined that the game controller is not installed on the first side or the second side of the electronic device, it is determined that the position relationship between the game controller and the connected electronic device is the third position relationship ; Wherein, the first side is different from the second side.
The method according to claim 6, wherein the game controller includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, and the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the game controller. On both sides, the method further includes:

If it is determined that neither the first magnetic sensor nor the second magnetic sensor has an output signal, it is determined that the positional relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is a third positional relationship.
The method according to claim 4, wherein the method further comprises:

In response to detecting that the shift switch is in the third gear position, the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the third command.
A game handle, characterized in that it comprises:

A communication interface for establishing a connection between the game controller and the electronic device;

The processor is configured to detect the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device; in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the first positional relationship, determine the first operation key of the gamepad Corresponding to the first instruction; in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the second positional relationship, determining that the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the second instruction;

Wherein, the first positional relationship is different from the second positional relationship, and the first instruction is different from the second instruction.
The game controller according to claim 9, wherein:

The first positional relationship is that the game handle is installed on the first side of the electronic device;

The second positional relationship is that the game handle is installed on the second side of the electronic device;

Wherein, the first side is different from the second side.
The game controller according to claim 10, wherein the game controller further comprises a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, and the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are respectively arranged on the game controller On the left and right sides of the, the detecting the positional relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device includes:

Determining output signals of the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor;

If it is determined that the first magnetic sensor has an output signal, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic device; if it is determined that the second magnetic sensor has an output signal, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the The second side of the electronic device.
The game controller according to claim 9, characterized in that the game controller further comprises a shift switch, said detecting the positional relationship between the game controller and the connected electronic device; in response to detecting the game controller and the connected electronic device If the positional relationship of the device is a first positional relationship, it is determined that the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the first instruction; in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is a second positional relationship, the The second command corresponding to the first operation key of the game controller includes:

Detecting the current gear position of the shift switch;

In response to detecting that the shift switch is in the first gear position, determining that the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the first instruction;

In response to detecting that the shift switch is in the second gear position, it is determined that the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the second instruction.
The game controller according to claim 9, wherein:

The processor is further configured to determine that the first operation key of the game controller corresponds to the third instruction in response to detecting that the position relationship between the game controller and the connected electronic device is a third position relationship.
The game controller according to claim 13, wherein:

In the case that the gamepad is turned on, if the processor determines that the gamepad is not installed on the first side or the second side of the electronic device, it determines that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is The third positional relationship; wherein, the first side is different from the second side.
The game controller according to claim 14, wherein the game controller further comprises a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, and the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are respectively arranged on the game controller On the left and right sides,

The processor is further configured to determine output signals of the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor;

The processor is further configured to determine that the position relationship between the game controller and the connected electronic device is a third position relationship if it is determined that there is no output signal from the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor.
The game controller according to claim 12, wherein:

The processor is further configured to determine that the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the third instruction in response to detecting that the shift switch is in the third gear position.
A game handle, which is characterized by comprising a communication interface, a memory, one or more processors, at least one button and/or joystick, and one or more programs; wherein the one or more programs are stored in the The memory; characterized in that, the game handle is used to perform the method according to any one of claims 1-8.
A computer storage medium, characterized by comprising computer instructions, which when the computer instructions run on an electronic device, cause the electronic device to execute the method according to any one of claims 1-8.
A computer program product, characterized in that, when the computer program product runs on a computer, the computer is caused to execute the method according to any one of claims 1-8.