Game controllers

Abstract

The present invention discloses a game controller. The game controller includes a first handle body, a first support module, a second handle body, and a second support module. The first support module and the first handle body are interlocked. A third connection portion of the first support module is electrically connected to a fourth connection portion of the first support module. The fourth connection portion is used to connect to a mobile device. The second support module and the second handle body are interlocked.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a game controller, in particular to a game controller that is easy to assemble. Background Art

[0002] Today's game controllers can be paired with mobile devices using a controller body to enhance the user experience. However, user usage is becoming increasingly diverse. Therefore, simply pairing the controller body with a mobile device is relatively monotonous.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a game controller with multiple usage modes has become one of the important issues that this business wants to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a game controller in response to the deficiencies of the existing technology, characterized in that it includes: a first handle body, including: a first control module; a first operation interface, electrically connected to the first control module; a first connecting part, electrically connected to the first operation interface; and a second connecting part, electrically connected to the first control module; a first handle shell, the first control module is arranged in the first handle shell, the first operation interface is arranged on a first side of the first handle shell, the first connecting part is arranged on a second side of the first handle shell, the first handle shell includes a first handle groove, arranged on the second side of the first handle shell, and the first connecting part is arranged in the first handle groove; a first supporting module, including: a first supporting groove; a third connecting part; and a fourth connecting part, the first supporting module utilizes the first supporting groove to connect with the first handle shell of the first The handle grooves are interlocked with each other, the third connection part is electrically connected to the first connection part, the third connection part is electrically connected to the fourth connection part, and the fourth connection part is used to connect a mobile device; a second handle body, including: a second control module; a second operation interface, electrically connected to the second control module; a fifth connection part, electrically connected to the second operation interface, the fifth connection part is electrically connected to the second connection part of the first handle body; and a second handle shell, the second control module is arranged in the second handle shell, the second operation interface is arranged on a first side of the second handle shell, the second handle shell includes a second handle groove, arranged on a second side of the second handle shell, and the fifth connection part is arranged on one side of the second handle shell; and a second support module, including a second support groove, the second support module utilizes the second support groove to interlock with the second handle groove of the second handle shell.

[0005] Preferably, the mobile device is arranged between the first supporting module and the second supporting module.

[0006] Preferably, the second connecting portion is provided on a third side of the first handle housing, and the fifth connecting portion is provided on a third side of the second handle housing.

[0007] Preferably, the first handle housing further includes a first cable reel, the second connection portion is connected to the first control module via a connection wire, the connection wire is wound and stored on the first cable reel, and the second connection portion is connected to the fifth connection portion via the extended connection wire.

[0008] Preferably, the second handle housing further includes a second cable reel, the fifth connection portion is connected to the second control module via a connection wire, the connection wire is wound and stored on the second cable reel, and the fifth connection portion is connected to the second connection portion via the extended connection wire.

[0009] Preferably, the fifth connection portion of the second handle body is electrically connected to the second connection portion of the first handle body via a connecting wire.

[0010] Preferably, the first handle body further includes a first fixing module, which is provided on the second side of the first handle housing and is used for fixedly connecting to the first supporting module.

[0011] Preferably, the first handle body further includes a second fixing module, which is provided on the second side of the second handle housing and is used for fixedly connecting to the second supporting module.

[0012] Preferably, when the first handle body is connected to the second handle body through the second connecting part and the fifth connecting part, the first control module of the first handle body transmits a signal to be verified to the second handle body, and the second handle body transmits a device verification code to the first handle body according to the signal to be verified, and the first control module of the first handle body determines whether the device verification code matches the first handle body.

[0013] Preferably, the second handle body further includes a second control module, and the second control module sends the device verification code of the second handle body to the first handle body according to the signal to be verified.

[0014] Preferably, the first control module and the second control module transmit a plurality of signals having a serial peripheral interface communication protocol or an integrated circuit bus communication protocol to the second control module and the first control module respectively.

[0015] Preferably, it further includes: a function expansion module, which is arranged between the first handle body and the second handle body, and the function expansion module is connected to the first handle body or the second handle body.

[0016] Preferably, the first handle body is electrically connected to a function expansion connection portion of the function expansion module through the first connection portion or the second connection portion.

[0017] Preferably, the first handle body also includes a first control module and a first wireless communication module, the first wireless communication module, the first operation interface and the third connection part are electrically connected to the first control module, the second handle body includes a second wireless communication module, the first control module sends multiple first control signals to the second wireless communication module of the second handle body through the first wireless communication module, the second wireless communication module transmits the received multiple first control signals to the second control module, the second control module sends multiple second control signals to the first wireless communication module of the first handle body through the second wireless communication module, the first wireless communication module transmits the received multiple second control signals to the first control module, the first wireless communication module transmits the received multiple second control signals to the first control module, the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module are used to communicate and connect the mobile device.

[0018] Preferably, the first handle body also includes a first battery module, which is electrically connected to the first control module and provides power to the first control module, the first wireless communication module and the first operation interface; the second handle body also includes a second battery module, which is electrically connected to the second wireless communication module and provides power to the second wireless communication module and the second operation interface.

[0019] Preferably, the function expansion module is a wireless communication circuit, the game controller provides power to the function expansion module through a third connection part, the game controller is connected to a first electronic device through the first wireless communication module or the second wireless communication module, and the game controller provides multiple function expansion communication signals to the first electronic device through the function expansion module.

[0020] Preferably, the function expansion module is a remote control circuit, the game controller provides power to the function expansion module through the first connection part or the second connection part, and the game controller provides multiple auxiliary remote control signals to a first electronic device through the function expansion module to control the first electronic device, and the auxiliary remote control signal is an infrared remote control signal, a Wi-Fi remote control signal or a Bluetooth remote control signal.

[0021] Preferably, when the function expansion module is a remote control circuit, the function expansion module is a button-type remote control circuit or a touch-type remote control circuit.

[0022] Preferably, the function expansion module is a display circuit, the game controller is connected to a first electronic device through the first wireless communication module or the second wireless communication module, and the first electronic device transmits a display image information or a control image information to the function expansion module for display through the first wireless communication module or the second wireless communication module.

[0023] Preferably, when the function expansion module is a touch-type display circuit, multiple touch control signals of the function expansion module are transmitted to the first electronic device through the function expansion connection part, the third connection part of the first handle body and the first wireless communication module for control or display.

[0024] Preferably, when the function expansion module is an authentication function unit, the authentication function unit captures authentication information of a user and transmits the authentication information to an electronic device through the first handle body or the second handle body to perform an authentication procedure.

[0025] Preferably, the authentication function unit is a card reader, a fingerprint identifier, an iris identifier, a voiceprint identifier, a subcutaneous vein identifier, or a handwriting identifier.

[0026] The present invention also discloses a game controller, characterized in that it includes: a first handle body, including: a first control module; a first operation interface, electrically connected to the first control module; a first connection part, electrically connected to the first operation interface; and a second connection part, electrically connected to the first control module; a first handle shell, the first control module is arranged in the first handle shell, the first operation interface is arranged on a first side of the first handle shell, the first connection part is arranged on a second side of the first handle shell, the first handle shell includes a first handle groove, arranged on the second side of the first handle shell, the first connection part is arranged in the first handle groove; a first support module, including: a first support groove; a first support connection part; and a second support connection part, the first support module uses the first support groove to interlock with the first handle groove of the first handle shell, the first support connection part is electrically connected to the first connection part, the first support connection part is electrically connected to the second support connection part, and the second support connection part is used to connect a mobile device a second handle body, comprising: a second control module; a second operation interface, electrically connected to the second control module; a fifth connection part, electrically connected to the second operation interface, the fifth connection part electrically connected to the second connection part of the first handle body; and a second handle shell, the second control module is arranged in the second handle shell, the second operation interface is arranged on a first side of the second handle shell, the second handle shell includes a second handle groove, arranged on a second side of the second handle shell, and the fifth connection part is arranged on one side of the second handle shell; and a second support module, comprising a second support groove and a third support connection part, the second support module utilizes the second support groove to interlock with the second handle groove of the second handle shell; wherein, the first control module and the second control module are electrically connected through the first connection part of the first handle body, the first support connection part of the first support module, the fifth connection part of the second handle body, the third support connection part of the second support module and a connecting wire.

[0027] Preferably, the connecting wire is housed in the first supporting module or the second supporting module.

[0028] One of the benefits of the present invention is that the game controller provided by the present invention can not only provide mobile device support through the combination of the handle body and the support module, but also increase the diversity of game controller assembly and reduce the difficulty of assembly of various combinations.

[0029] To further understand the features and technical contents of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings provided are only for reference and illustration and are not intended to limit the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game controller according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 FIG1 is a functional block diagram of a game controller according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3 FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of the game controller according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of the game controller according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game controller according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 6 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a game controller equipped with a function expansion module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 7 FIG. 2 is another schematic diagram of a game controller equipped with a function expansion module according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 8 FIG. 2 is another schematic diagram of a game controller equipped with a function expansion module according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 9 FIG. 2 is another schematic diagram of a game controller equipped with a function expansion module according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 10 FIG. 2 is another schematic diagram of a game controller equipped with a function expansion module according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 11 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a game controller according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 12 FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of a game controller according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 13 FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of a game controller according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The following is an explanation of the implementation of the "game controller" disclosed in the present invention through specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the present invention. In addition, the drawings of the present invention are only simple schematic illustrations and are not depicted in actual size. It is stated in advance. The following embodiments will further explain the relevant technical content of the present invention in detail, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, the term "or" used in this article may include any one or more combinations of the associated listed items depending on the actual situation.

[0044] [First embodiment]

[0045] See also Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 , Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game controller according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 FIG1 is a functional block diagram of a game controller according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] In this embodiment, a game controller 1 is provided. The game controller 1 includes a first handle body 11 , a second handle body 12 , a first supporting module 13 , and a second supporting module 14 .

[0047] The first handle body 11 includes a first handle housing 110 , a first control module 111 , a first operation interface 112 , a first connection portion 113 , a second connection portion 114 , a first communication module 115 and a first battery module 116 .

[0048] The first control module 111 is electrically connected to the first operation interface 112 , the first connection portion 113 , the second connection portion 114 , the first communication module 115 , and the first battery module 116 . The first control module 111 , the first communication module 115 , and the first battery module 116 are disposed in the first handle housing 110 .

[0049] In this embodiment, the first operation interface 112 is disposed on a first side of the first handle housing 110. The first connection portion 113 is disposed on a second side of the first handle housing 110, and the second connection portion is disposed on a third side of the first handle housing 110. The first side, the second side, and the third side of the first handle housing are adjacent to each other.

[0050] The first handle housing 110 includes a first handle groove 1101 disposed on a second side of the first handle housing 110. The first connecting portion 113 is disposed in the first handle groove 1101. The first support module 13 includes a first support groove 131, a third connecting portion 132, and a fourth connecting portion 133. The first support module 13 interlocks with the first handle groove 1101 of the first handle housing 110 via the first support groove 131.

[0051] When the first support module 13 and the first handle housing 110 are interlocked, the third connection portion 132 is electrically connected to the first connection portion 113. Furthermore, the third connection portion 132 and the fourth connection portion 133 are electrically connected to each other. The fourth connection portion 133 is used to connect to a mobile device MD.

[0052] The first connection portion 113, the second connection portion 114, the third connection portion 132, and the fourth connection portion 133 can be a metal contact area, a USB connector, or a Lightning connector. When the first connection portion 113, the second connection portion 114, the third connection portion 132, and the fourth connection portion 133 are USB connectors, they can be a micro USB connector, a Type-A USB connector, or a Type-C USB connector.

[0053] The second handle body 12 includes a second handle housing 120 , a second control module 121 , a second operation interface 122 , a fifth connecting portion 123 , a second communication module 125 and a second battery module 126 .

[0054] The second control module 121 is electrically connected to the second operation interface 122 and the fifth connection portion 123. The fifth connection portion 123 is electrically connected to the second connection portion 114 of the first handle body 11.

[0055] The second control module 121 is disposed in the second handle housing 120. The second operation interface 122 is disposed on a first side of the second handle housing 120. The second handle housing 120 includes a second handle groove 1201. The second handle groove 1201 is disposed on a second side of the second handle housing 120. The fifth connection portion 123 is disposed on a side of the second handle housing 120. That is, the fifth connection portion 123 can be disposed on the second side or a third side of the second handle housing 120. In this embodiment, the fifth connection portion 123 is disposed on the third side of the second handle housing 120.

[0056] The second supporting module 14 includes a second supporting groove 141 . The second supporting module 14 is engaged with the second handle groove 1201 of the second handle housing 120 via the second supporting groove 141 .

[0057] In this embodiment, the mobile device MD is disposed between the first supporting module 13 and the second supporting module 14 .

[0058] In this embodiment, the fifth connection portion 123 of the second handle body 12 is electrically connected to the second connection portion 114 of the first handle body 11 via a connection wire CAB1. That is, the connection wire CAB1 includes two connectors at both ends, connecting the second connection portion 114 and the fifth connection portion 123 respectively.

[0059] In addition, the first handle body 11 further includes a first fixing module 118 . The first fixing module 118 is disposed on the second side of the first handle housing 110 and is used for fixing the first supporting module 13 .

[0060] Similarly, the second handle body 12 further includes a second fixing module 128 . The second fixing module 128 is disposed on the second side of the second handle housing 120 and is used for fixing the second supporting module 14 .

[0061] In this embodiment, the first fixing module 118 and the second fixing module 128 may be spring balls, and the first supporting module 13 and the second supporting module 14 are provided with a mechanism design for fixing the first fixing module 118 and the second fixing module 128 .

[0062] See also Figure 3 , Figure 3 FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of the game controller according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] The first handle body 11 further includes a first cable reel 117. The first cable reel 117 is disposed in the first handle housing 120. The second connection portion (not shown) is connected to the first control module 111 via a connection wire CAB2. The connection wire CAB2 is wound and stored on the first cable reel 117. The second connection portion (not shown) is connected to the fifth connection portion 123 via an extended connection wire CAB2. Figure 3 , the second connection portion (not shown) can be directly connected to the fifth connection portion 123.

[0064] See also Figure 4 , Figure 4 FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of the game controller according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Similarly, the second handle body 12 also includes a second cable drum 127. The fifth connection portion (not shown) is connected to the second control module 121 via a connection wire CAB3. The connection wire CAB2 is wound and stored on the second cable drum 127. The fifth connection portion (not shown) is connected to the second connection portion 114 via an extended connection wire CAB3. Figure 4 In the embodiment, the fifth connection portion (not shown) can be directly connected to the second connection portion 114 by using the extended connection wire CAB3.

[0066] When the first handle body 11 is connected to the second handle body 12 via the second connection portion 114 and the fifth connection portion 123, the first control module 111 of the first handle body 11 transmits a signal to be verified to the second control module 121 of the second handle body 12, and the second control module 121 of the second handle body 12 transmits a device verification code to the first handle body 11 based on the signal to be verified. The first control module 111 of the first handle body 11 then determines whether the device verification code matches the first handle body 11. In addition, the second control module 121 of the second handle body 12 may also send a signal to be verified to the first control module 111 of the first handle body 11, and determine whether the device verification code transmitted back by the first handle body 11 matches the second control module 121 of the second handle body 12.

[0067] In this embodiment, the first control module 111 transmits a plurality of signals using a serial peripheral interface communication protocol (SPI) or an integrated circuit bus communication protocol (I2C) to the second control module 121. Similarly, the second control module 121 also transmits a plurality of signals using a serial peripheral interface communication protocol (SPI) or an integrated circuit bus communication protocol (I2C) to the first control module 111.

[0068] That is, the first handle body 11 and the second handle body 12 can verify each other. Further, the user can use a third handle body (not shown) to verify with the first handle body 11 or the second handle body 12 to perform other usage modes.

[0069] [Second embodiment]

[0070] See also Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 7 、 Figure 8 、 Figure 9 as well as Figure 10 , Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game controller according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a game controller equipped with a function expansion module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7FIG. 2 is another schematic diagram of a game controller equipped with a function expansion module according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 FIG. 2 is another schematic diagram of a game controller equipped with a function expansion module according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 FIG. 2 is another schematic diagram of a game controller equipped with a function expansion module according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 FIG. 2 is another schematic diagram of a game controller equipped with a function expansion module according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] The game controller 2 includes a first handle body 21, a second handle body 22, and a function expansion module 23. The second handle body 22 and the first handle body 21 are connected to each other and together form a receiving space AS. The function expansion module 23 is disposed in the receiving space AS between the first handle body 21 and the second handle body 22. The function expansion module 23 is connected to either the first handle body 21 or the second handle body 22.

[0072] In this embodiment, the function expansion module 23 is connected to the first handle body 21 or the second handle body 22 in a communication connection manner or an electrical connection manner.

[0073] The first handle body 21 includes a first operation interface 212, a first handle connection portion 213, and a third handle connection portion 214. The first operation interface 212 is electrically connected to the first handle connection portion 213 and the third handle connection portion 214. The second handle body 22 includes a second operation interface 222 and a second handle connection portion 223. The second operation interface 222 is electrically connected to the second handle connection portion 223. The function expansion module 23 includes at least one function expansion connection portion (not shown).

[0074] In this embodiment, the first handle body 21 and the second handle body 22 may be connected to each other via the first handle connecting portion 213 and the fifth connecting portion 223 .

[0075] The second connection portion 214 of the first handle body 21 is electrically connected to a function expansion connection portion (not shown) of the function expansion module 23 .

[0076] The first handle body 21 further includes a first control module 211 , a first wireless communication module 215 , and a first battery module 216 . The first control module 211 is electrically connected to the first operation interface 212 , the first connection portion 213 , the third connection portion 214 , the first wireless communication module 215 , and the first battery module 216 .

[0077] The second handle body 22 further includes a second control module 221 , a second wireless communication module 225 , and a second battery module 226 . The second control module 221 is electrically connected to the second operation interface 222 , the fifth connection portion 223 , the second wireless communication module 225 , and the second battery module 226 .

[0078] The first control module 211 sends a plurality of first control signals to the second wireless communication module 225 of the second handle body 22 via the first wireless communication module 215 . The second wireless communication module 225 then transmits the received plurality of first control signals to the second control module 221 .

[0079] Similarly, the second control module 221 can also send multiple second control signals to the first wireless communication module 215 of the first handle body 21 via the second wireless communication module 225. The first wireless communication module 215 then transmits the received multiple second control signals to the first control module 211. The first wireless communication module 215 and the second wireless communication module 225 can be used to communicate with a mobile device MD.

[0080] The first battery module 216 provides power to the first control module 211 , the first wireless communication module 215 and the first operation interface 212 .

[0081] The first battery module 216 of the first handle body 21 provides power to the second handle body 22 through the first connection portion 213 and the second connection portion 223. The first battery module 216 provides power to the function expansion module 23 through the second connection portion 214 and the function expansion connection portion (not shown).

[0082] Here, the second connection portion 214 of the first handle body 21 is electrically connected to a function expansion connection portion (not shown) of the function expansion module 23 .

[0083] The second battery module 226 of the second handle body 22 is electrically connected to the second wireless communication module 225. The second battery module 226 can provide power to the second wireless communication module 225, the second control module 221, and the second operation interface 222. The second battery module 226 of the second handle body 12 provides power to the first handle body 21 via the first connection portion 213 and the fifth connection portion 223.

[0084] In this embodiment, the first handle body 21 and the second handle body 22 can transmit electrical energy to each other to improve the performance of the game controller 2 .

[0085] The first connection portion 213, the second connection portion 214, the fifth connection portion 223, and the function expansion connection portion (not shown) can be a metal contact area, a USB connector, or a Lightning connector. When the first connection portion 213, the second connection portion 214, the fifth connection portion 223, and the function expansion connection portion (not shown) are USB connectors, the first connection portion 213, the second connection portion 214, the fifth connection portion 223, and the function expansion connection portion (not shown) can be a micro USB connector, a Type-A USB connector, or a Type-C USB connector.

[0086] The first control module 211 and the second control module 221 are a central processing unit (CPU), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or a microprocessor (MCU).

[0087] The first battery module 216 and the second battery module 226 are a lithium-ion battery, a lithium-manganese battery, a lithium polymer battery, or a nickel-metal hydride battery.

[0088] The first wireless communication module 215 and the second wireless communication module 225 can be a Wi-Fi communication unit, a Bluetooth communication unit, a Zigbee communication unit, a LoRa communication unit, a Sigfox communication unit, or a NB-IoT communication unit.

[0089] The first operation interface 212 and the second operation interface 222 can be a button, a joystick, or a touch interface, respectively, which is not limited in the present invention.

[0090] See also Figure 7 The function expansion module 23 is a wireless communication circuit. The game controller 2 provides power to the function expansion module 23 through the second connection portion 214 .

[0091] The game controller 2 is connected to the function expansion module 23 via the first wireless communication module 215 or the second wireless communication module 225 , so as to be connected to a first electronic device ED1 .

[0092] The game controller 2 provides a plurality of function expansion communication signals to the first electronic device ED1 through the function expansion module 23 .

[0093] The function expansion module 23 can be a Wi-Fi communication unit, a Bluetooth communication unit A Zigbee communication unit, a LoRa communication unit, a Sigfox communication unit, or an NB-IoT communication unit.

[0094] That is, the game controller 2 can communicate with the mobile device MD via the first wireless communication module 215 or the second wireless communication module 225. The game controller 2 can also communicate with other electronic devices (such as the first electronic device ED1) via the function expansion module 23. In this way, the game controller 2 can not only communicate with the mobile device MD, but also communicate with other electronic devices via the function expansion module 23.

[0095] See also Figure 8 The function expansion module 23' is a remote control circuit.

[0096] The game controller 2 connects to the function expansion connection portion 231' via the second connection portion 214 to provide power to the function expansion module 23. The game controller 2 provides multiple auxiliary remote control signals to a first electronic device ED1 via the function expansion module 23 to control the first electronic device ED1. The auxiliary remote control signal can be an infrared remote control signal, a Wi-Fi remote control signal, or a Bluetooth remote control signal.

[0097] When the function expansion module 23 ′ is a remote control circuit, the function expansion module 23 can be a button-type remote control circuit or a touch-type remote control circuit.

[0098] See also Figure 9 The function expansion module 23 ″ is a display circuit. The game controller 2 is connected to the function expansion module 23 via the first wireless communication module 215 or the second wireless communication module 225 to connect to the first electronic device ED1 .

[0099] The first electronic device ED1 can transmit a display image information or a control image information to the function expansion module 23 ″ for display via the first wireless communication module 215 or the second wireless communication module 225 . That is, the game controller 2 can receive the display image information or the control image information transmitted by the first electronic device ED1 or the mobile device MD.

[0100] In other embodiments, the game controller 2 may also transmit display image information or control image information to the function expansion module 23 ″ through the second connection portion 214 of the first handle body 21 and the function expansion connection portion 231 ″ of the function expansion module 23 ″.

[0101] When the function expansion module 23 ″ is a display circuit, multiple touch control signals of the function expansion module can be transmitted to the first electronic device ED1 through the function expansion connection portion 231 ″, the second connection portion 214 of the first handle body 21 or the first wireless communication module 215 for control or display.

[0102] In this embodiment, the function expansion module 23 is a touch display circuit, a liquid crystal display circuit, or a light emitting diode display circuit.

[0103] See also Figure 10 The function expansion module 23'' can also be an authentication function unit. When the function expansion module 23 is an authentication function unit, the function expansion module 23, a device having an authentication function unit, can capture a user's authentication information and transmit the authentication information to an electronic device ED1 through the first handle body 21 or the second handle body 22 to perform an authentication procedure.

[0104] When the function expansion module 23'' is an authentication function unit, the function expansion module 23'' is a card reader, a fingerprint identifier, an iris identifier, a voiceprint identifier, a subcutaneous vein identifier, or a handwriting identifier.

[0105] [Third embodiment]

[0106] See also Figure 11 、 Figure 12 as well as Figure 13 , Figure 11 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a game controller according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of a game controller according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 13 FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of a game controller according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0107] In this embodiment, a game controller 3 is provided. The game controller 3 includes a first handle body 31 , a second handle body 32 , a first supporting module 33 , and a second supporting module 34 .

[0108] The first handle body 31 includes a first handle housing 310 , a first control module (not shown), a first operation interface 312 , a first connection portion 313 , a first communication module (not shown) and a first battery module (not shown).

[0109] The first control module (not shown) is electrically connected to the first operating interface 312, the first connection portion 313, the first communication module (not shown), and the first battery module (not shown). The first control module (not shown), the first communication module (not shown) 5, and the first battery module (not shown) are disposed in the first handle housing 310.

[0110] In this embodiment, the first operation interface 312 is disposed on a first side of the first handle housing 310. The first connection portion 313 is disposed on a second side of the first handle housing 310. The first side, the second side, and the third side of the first handle housing 310 are adjacent to each other.

[0111] The first handle housing 310 includes a first handle groove (not shown) disposed on a second side of the first handle housing 310. The first connecting portion 313 is disposed in the first handle groove (not shown).

[0112] The first support module 33 includes a first support groove (not shown), a first support connection portion 332, and a second support connection portion 333. The first support module 33 is interlocked with the first handle groove (not shown) of the first handle housing 310 via the first support groove (not shown).

[0113] When the first support module 33 and the first handle housing 310 are interlocked, the first support connection portion 332 is electrically connected to the first connection portion 313. Furthermore, the first support connection portion 332 and the second support connection portion 333 are electrically connected to each other. Specifically, a metal connecting wire is disposed between the first support connection portion 332 and the second support connection portion 333, embedded within the first support module 33. Furthermore, the second support connection portion 333 is used to connect to a mobile device MD.

[0114] The first connection portion 313, the first supporting connection portion 332, and the second supporting connection portion 333 can be a metal contact area, a USB connector, or a Lightning connector. When the first connection portion 313, the first supporting connection portion 332, and the second supporting connection portion 333 are USB connectors, they can be a micro USB connector, a Type-A USB connector, or a Type-C USB connector.

[0115] The second handle body 32 includes a second handle housing 320 , a second control module (not shown), a second operation interface 322 , a fifth connection portion 323 , a second communication module (not shown) and a second battery module (not shown).

[0116] The second control module (not shown) is electrically connected to the second operation interface 322 and the fifth connection portion 323 .

[0117] The second control module (not shown) is disposed in the second handle housing 320. The second operation interface 322 is disposed on a first side of the second handle housing 320. The second handle housing 320 includes a second handle groove (not shown). The second handle groove (not shown) is disposed on a second side of the third handle housing 320. The fifth connecting portion 323 is disposed on a second side of the second handle housing 320.

[0118] The second support module 34 includes a second support groove (not shown) and a third support connection portion 342. The second support module 34 interlocks with the second handle groove 3201 of the second handle housing 320 via the second support groove (not shown). When the second support module 34 and the second handle body 32 are interlocked, the fifth connection portion 323 of the second handle body 32 is electrically connected to the third support connection portion 342 of the second support module 34.

[0119] In this embodiment, the mobile device MD is disposed between the first supporting module 33 and the second supporting module 34 .

[0120] In this embodiment, the first supporting connection portion 332 of the first supporting module 33 is connected to the third supporting connection portion 342 via a supporting connection wire SCAB.

[0121] The supporting connection wire SCAB may be a detachable connection wire having two connectors. The connectors at both ends of the supporting connection wire SCAB may be connected to the first supporting connection portion 332 and the third supporting connection portion 342 , respectively.

[0122] In other embodiments, the supporting connecting wire SCAB may be disposed in the first supporting module 33 or the second supporting module 34. Similar to the previous embodiment, the supporting connecting wire SCAB may be disposed on a wire reel of the first supporting module 33 or the second supporting module 34.

[0123] When the supporting connection wire SCAB is disposed in the first supporting module 33, it is connected to the first supporting connection portion 332 and serves as an extension wire of the first supporting connection portion 332. At this time, the first supporting connection portion 332 is directly electrically connected to the third supporting connection portion 342 via the supporting connection wire SCAB.

[0124] When the supporting connection wire SCAB is disposed in the second supporting module 34, it is connected to the third supporting connection portion 342 and serves as an extension wire of the third supporting connection portion 342. Similarly, at this time, the third supporting connection portion 342 is directly electrically connected to the first supporting connection portion 332 using the supporting connection wire SCAB.

[0125] Similarly, the first handle body 31 further includes a first fixing module (not shown). The first fixing module (not shown) is disposed on a second side of the first handle housing 310 and is configured to securely connect to the first support module 33. The second handle body 32 further includes a second fixing module (not shown). The second fixing module (not shown) is disposed on a second side of the second handle housing 320 and is configured to securely connect to the second support module 34.

[0126] In this embodiment, the first fixing module (not shown) and the second fixing module (not shown) can be a spring ball, and the first supporting module 33 and the second supporting module 34 are provided with a mechanism design for fixing the first fixing module (not shown) and the second fixing module (not shown).

[0127] [Beneficial Effects of Embodiments]

[0128] One of the benefits of the present invention is that the game controller provided by the present invention can not only provide mobile device support through the combination of the handle body and the support module, but also increase the diversity of game controller assembly and reduce the difficulty of assembly of various combinations.

[0129] The contents disclosed above are only preferred feasible embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using the contents of the description and drawings of the present invention are included in the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

Claims

1. A game controller, characterized in that: include: A first handle body, comprising: a first control module; a first operation interface electrically connected to the first control module; a first connecting portion, electrically connected to the first operation interface; and a second connecting portion, electrically connected to the first control module; a first handle housing, wherein the first control module is disposed in the first handle housing, the first operation interface is disposed on a first side of the first handle housing, the first connecting portion is disposed on a second side of the first handle housing, the first handle housing includes a first handle groove disposed on the second side of the first handle housing, and the first connecting portion is disposed in the first handle groove; A first support module, comprising: a first supporting groove; a third connecting portion; and a fourth connection portion, wherein the first support module interlocks with the first handle groove of the first handle housing using the first support groove, the third connection portion is electrically connected to the first connection portion, and the third connection portion is electrically connected to the fourth connection portion, and the fourth connection portion is used to connect to a mobile device; A second handle body, comprising: a second control module; a second operation interface, electrically connected to the second control module; a fifth connection portion electrically connected to the second operation interface, wherein the fifth connection portion is electrically connected to the second connection portion of the first handle body; and a second handle housing, wherein the second control module is disposed in the second handle housing, the second operation interface is disposed on a first side of the second handle housing, the second handle housing includes a second handle groove disposed on a second side of the second handle housing, and the fifth connecting portion is disposed on a side of the second handle housing; and a second supporting module comprising a second supporting groove, wherein the second supporting module is engaged with the second handle groove of the second handle housing via the second supporting groove; Among them, when the first handle body is connected to the second handle body through the second connecting part and the fifth connecting part, the first control module of the first handle body transmits a signal to be verified to the second handle body, and the second handle body transmits a device verification code to the first handle body according to the signal to be verified, and the first control module of the first handle body determines whether the device verification code matches the first handle body.

2. The game controller according to claim 1, wherein The mobile device is disposed between the first supporting module and the second supporting module.

3. The game controller according to claim 2, wherein: The second connecting portion is disposed on a third side of the first handle housing, and the fifth connecting portion is disposed on a third side of the second handle housing.

4. The game controller according to claim 3, wherein The first handle housing also includes a first winding reel, the second connecting portion is connected to the first control module via a connecting wire, the connecting wire is wound and stored on the first winding reel, and the second connecting portion is connected to the fifth connecting portion via the extended connecting wire.

5. The game controller according to claim 3, wherein: The second handle housing also includes a second winding reel, the fifth connecting portion is connected to the second control module via a connecting wire, the connecting wire is wound and stored on the second winding reel, and the fifth connecting portion is connected to the second connecting portion via the extended connecting wire.

6. The game controller according to claim 3, wherein: The fifth connection portion of the second handle body is electrically connected to the second connection portion of the first handle body via a connection wire.

7. The game controller according to claim 3, wherein: The first handle body further includes a first fixing module, which is disposed on the second side of the first handle housing and is used for fixedly connecting to the first supporting module.

8. The game controller according to claim 4, wherein: The first handle body further includes a second fixing module, which is disposed on the second side of the second handle housing and is used for fixedly connecting to the second supporting module.

9. The game controller according to claim 1, wherein: The second handle body further includes a second control module, and the second control module sends the device verification code of the second handle body to the first handle body according to the signal to be verified.

10. The game controller according to claim 9, wherein The first control module and the second control module transmit a plurality of signals having a serial peripheral interface communication protocol or an integrated circuit bus communication protocol to the second control module and the first control module respectively.

11. The game controller according to claim 3, wherein: Also includes: A function expansion module is disposed between the first handle body and the second handle body, and the function expansion module is connected to the first handle body or the second handle body.

12. The game controller according to claim 11, wherein The first handle body is electrically connected to a function expansion connection portion of the function expansion module through the first connection portion or the second connection portion.

13. The game controller according to claim 12, wherein: The first handle body also includes a first control module and a first wireless communication module. The first wireless communication module, the first operation interface and the third connection part are electrically connected to the first control module. The second handle body includes a second wireless communication module. The first control module sends multiple first control signals to the second wireless communication module of the second handle body through the first wireless communication module. The second wireless communication module transmits the received multiple first control signals to the second control module. The second control module sends multiple second control signals to the first wireless communication module of the first handle body through the second wireless communication module. The first wireless communication module transmits the received multiple second control signals to the first control module. The first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module are used to communicate and connect the mobile device.

14. The game controller according to claim 13, wherein: The first handle body also includes a first battery module, which is electrically connected to the first control module and provides power to the first control module, the first wireless communication module and the first operation interface. The second handle body also includes a second battery module, which is electrically connected to the second wireless communication module and provides power to the second wireless communication module and the second operation interface.

15. The game controller according to claim 14, wherein: The function expansion module is a wireless communication circuit, the game controller provides power to the function expansion module through a third connection part, the game controller is connected to a first electronic device through the first wireless communication module or the second wireless communication module, and the game controller provides multiple function expansion communication signals to the first electronic device through the function expansion module.

16. The game controller according to claim 14, wherein: The function expansion module is a remote control circuit, and the game controller provides power to the function expansion module through the first connection part or the second connection part. The game controller provides multiple auxiliary remote control signals to a first electronic device through the function expansion module to control the first electronic device. The auxiliary remote control signal is an infrared remote control signal, a Wi-Fi remote control signal, or a Bluetooth remote control signal.

17. The game controller according to claim 14, wherein: When the function expansion module is a remote control circuit, the function expansion module is a button-type remote control circuit or a touch-type remote control circuit.

18. The game controller according to claim 14, wherein: The function expansion module is a display circuit, and the game controller is connected to a first electronic device through the first wireless communication module or the second wireless communication module. The first electronic device transmits a display image information or a control image information to the function expansion module for display through the first wireless communication module or the second wireless communication module.

19. The game controller according to claim 14, wherein When the function expansion module is a touch display circuit, multiple touch control signals of the function expansion module are transmitted to the first electronic device through the function expansion connection part, the third connection part of the first handle body and the first wireless communication module for control or display.

20. The game controller according to claim 14, wherein When the function expansion module is an authentication function unit, the authentication function unit captures authentication information of a user and transmits the authentication information to an electronic device through the first handle body or the second handle body to perform an authentication procedure.

21. The game controller according to claim 20, wherein The authentication function unit is a card reader, a fingerprint identifier, an iris identifier, a voiceprint identifier, a subcutaneous vein identifier or a handwriting identifier.

22. A game controller, characterized in that: include: A first handle body, comprising: a first control module; a first operation interface electrically connected to the first control module; a first connecting portion, electrically connected to the first operation interface; and a second connecting portion, electrically connected to the first control module; a first handle housing, wherein the first control module is disposed in the first handle housing, the first operation interface is disposed on a first side of the first handle housing, the first connecting portion is disposed on a second side of the first handle housing, the first handle housing includes a first handle groove disposed on the second side of the first handle housing, and the first connecting portion is disposed in the first handle groove; A first support module, comprising: a first supporting groove; a first supporting connection portion; and a second supporting connection portion, wherein the first supporting module interlocks with the first handle groove of the first handle housing via the first supporting groove, the first supporting connection portion is electrically connected to the first connection portion, the first supporting connection portion is electrically connected to the second supporting connection portion, and the second supporting connection portion is used to connect to a mobile device; A second handle body, comprising: a second control module; a second operation interface, electrically connected to the second control module; a fifth connection portion electrically connected to the second operation interface, wherein the fifth connection portion is electrically connected to the second connection portion of the first handle body; and a second handle housing, wherein the second control module is disposed in the second handle housing, the second operation interface is disposed on a first side of the second handle housing, the second handle housing includes a second handle groove disposed on a second side of the second handle housing, and the fifth connecting portion is disposed on a side of the second handle housing; and a second supporting module comprising a second supporting groove and a third supporting connection portion, wherein the second supporting module is engaged with the second handle groove of the second handle housing via the second supporting groove; The first control module and the second control module are electrically connected through the first connection portion of the first handle body, the first support connection portion of the first support module, the fifth connection portion of the second handle body, the third support connection portion of the second support module, and a connecting wire. Among them, when the first handle body is connected to the second handle body through the second connecting part and the fifth connecting part, the first control module of the first handle body transmits a signal to be verified to the second handle body, and the second handle body transmits a device verification code to the first handle body according to the signal to be verified, and the first control module of the first handle body determines whether the device verification code matches the first handle body.

23. The game controller according to claim 22, wherein The connecting wire is received in the first supporting module or the second supporting module.

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