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Directional Game Controller

A technology of game controllers and magnetic sensors, applied in the field of) to solve problems such as not strong enough connecting rods

Active Publication Date: 2016-01-20
GUILLEMOT CORPORATION
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Specifically, for most steering controls, the potentiometric sensor, the fixed part and / or the linkage between the fixed part and the grippable part of the controller is not strong enough

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[0082] 1. General principles and alternatives

[0083] The actuator for a game directional controller is typically a joystick or steering wheel, the angle of rotation of which relative to the base is measured by the interposition of a potentiometer. Of course, other types of actuators can be considered (for example) in order to simulate the control of a ship, spaceship or the like.

[0084] The present invention proposes to measure the rotational displacement (and where applicable, the translational displacement) of the actuator relative to the fixed part of the game controller using a magnetic sensor and a permanent magnet detection unit in such a way that any contact between the measuring members is avoided and to obtain Good precision. Note that this detection unit measures not only the rotation angle of the actuator, but also the rotation speed and direction of rotation of the actuator. In the following, a system based on the Hall effect will be described. However, th...

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Abstract

The controller (1) has an activator (2) that is movable in rotation with respect to a fixed part (3) to simulate control of rotation of a steering column of a simulated vehicle. A detecting unit detects rotational displacement of the activator, where the detecting unit has a magnetoresistive effect or Hall effect detection assembly that comprises a permanent magnet e.g. crown magnet, and a magnetic sensor. The sensor is integrated in rotation to the activator, and the permanent magnet is integrated in rotation to the fixed part. The activator is chosen from a hand wheel, handlebar or ship steering wheel.

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technical field [0001] The field of the invention is that of devices and accessories for interactive leisure activities of microcomputers and game consoles. More precisely, the invention relates to game controllers (for entertainment programs, or for simulation programs, learning programs for vehicle driving or steering, or for Educational games for adults ("serious game" programs, etc.). This element could be, for example, a steering wheel, a joystick, or any other element that can be used in a simulation game to control, inter alia, the displacement of a vehicle. Certain programs or software do implement simulated vehicles cruising in simulated environments. Renditions of simulated vehicles may be realistic reproductions of actual vehicles, but may also be merely inspired by actual vehicles or have no connection to reality. Background technique [0002] It is known to use different types of interfaces, in particular in the form of directional pads or steering wheels, de...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A63F13/245A63F13/21A63F13/803G06F3/0362
CPCA63F13/245A63F13/285A63F13/803A63F2300/1043A63F2300/1062A63F2300/8017G06F3/0362
Inventor 让-伊夫·焦恩
Owner GUILLEMOT CORPORATION