A keyboard and mouse converter and key mapping method thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of computer accessories, and in particular to a keyboard and mouse converter and a key mapping method thereof, comprising a keyboard and a mouse inserted into an interface USB IN, and inserted into an output port USB OUT used in a game console; the converter is provided with a main MCU chip, and a built-in buzzer for reminding during mapping, if it is necessary to map a handle key to a keyboard key, long press the handle key, the buzzer sounds, and then press the corresponding keyboard key, the buzzer sounds twice short, release the handle and keyboard keys, and complete the key mapping setting. The existing external converter for converting keyboard and mouse into handle signals solves the problem that the fixed type setting method has a fixed mapping scheme that cannot be well adapted to all types of games, and the software setting type requires downloading software and adding a chip with corresponding functions. The external mapping method does not require installation of software or App, and the mapping scheme is stored in the device, and power failure, changing the game console, and changing the keyboard and mouse do not affect the mapping scheme.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of computer accessories, and in particular to a keyboard and mouse converter and a key mapping method thereof. Background Art

[0002] At present, some professional game consoles use game controllers for control, especially shooting games. Some users are still accustomed to the operation mode of keyboard and mouse. The mouse can achieve fast viewing angle and precise aiming that the game controller cannot achieve, so there is an external converter that converts the keyboard and mouse into the game controller signal. The number and name of the buttons on the keyboard and mouse do not correspond to those on the game controller, so they need to be set up.

[0003] There are two types of settings for converters on the market, including a fixed type: the keyboard and mouse buttons are fixed to correspond to the game controller buttons at the factory. The advantage is that no settings are required, but the user needs to read the instructions to familiarize themselves with and get used to this correspondence. In addition, different game types and operating methods are different, so a fixed mapping solution cannot adapt well to all types of games.

[0004] Software setting: This type of converter has a computer software or a handle App software to set the button correspondence of the converter. The advantage is that you can define the mapping scheme according to user habits. The disadvantage is that you must download and install the software and be familiar with the software operation, which is obviously not friendly to ordinary users. If it is a mobile phone App solution, you also need to add a Bluetooth chip communication, which increases the product size and cost. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention discloses a keyboard and mouse converter and a key mapping method thereof, which are used to solve the problems of the existing external converter for converting keyboard and mouse into handle signals. The fixed type setting method has a fixed mapping scheme that cannot adapt well to all types of games, and the software setting type requires downloading software and adding chips with corresponding functions, which has the technical problem of increasing product volume and cost.

[0006] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] In the first aspect, the present invention discloses a keyboard and mouse converter, comprising a keyboard and mouse insertion interface USB IN, which is inserted into an output port USB OUT used in a game console; the converter is provided with a main MCU chip and a built-in buzzer for reminding during mapping. If it is necessary to map a handle key to a keyboard key, long press the handle key, the buzzer sounds, and then press the corresponding keyboard key, the buzzer sounds twice short, release the handle and keyboard keys, and the key mapping setting is completed.

[0008] Furthermore, the main MCU chip integrates USB power supply, data interface, power management chip, USB HUB chip and buzzer.

[0009] Furthermore, the power management chip is used to manage the power supply of the main MCU chip, USB power supply, data interface and USBHUB chip;

[0010] The USB power supply and data interface is externally connected to the USB interface of the game console;

[0011] The USB HUB chip manages at least one USB interface in a centralized manner.

[0012] Furthermore, by pressing a key on the keyboard, the game console can receive the handle key function of the controller.

[0013] Furthermore, the converter can be connected to the game console using a wired connection or a wireless connection without affecting the use of the mapping function.

[0014] Furthermore, the converter stores the mapping scheme in the main MCU chip.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present invention discloses a method for key mapping of a keyboard and mouse converter, wherein the mapping method uses the keyboard and mouse converter described in the first aspect and comprises the following steps:

[0016] S1 is powered on, the chip parameters are initialized, and the key value parameters corresponding to the handle buttons and keyboard and mouse in the main MCU chip are read to map the key value table;

[0017] S2 scans the controller, keyboard, mouse and other devices, reads the key values, and determines whether any button on the controller is pressed;

[0018] If S3 is pressed, read the current handle key value data and control the buzzer to sound a reminder; if it is not pressed, read the current keyboard, mouse and other status data, and return to the previous step according to the keyboard, mouse and other status data;

[0019] S4 reads the keyboard and mouse button key value data, and writes the keyboard or mouse button key value corresponding to the handle button into the mapping key value table to overwrite the original data;

[0020] After S5 is written, it controls the vibration motor to vibrate once to remind the user that the calibration is successful and the button mapping setting is completed.

[0021] Furthermore, in S1, the initialized chip parameters include main MCU chip parameters, USB HUB chip parameters and power management chip parameters.

[0022] Furthermore, in S3, the current status data of the keyboard, mouse, etc. are read, and the coded data of the corresponding handle is sent to an output port such as a USB port or Bluetooth according to the status data of the keyboard, mouse, etc.

[0023] Furthermore, in the method, after the buzzer beeps twice shortly, releasing the handle and keyboard keys indicates that the key mapping setting has been successfully completed.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0025] The present invention uses an external mapping method and does not require the installation of software or App, and the mapping scheme is stored in the device. Power failure, replacement of game consoles, or replacement of keyboards and mice will not affect the mapping scheme, and the present invention has a strong market application prospect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The drawings constituting a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of this application, so that other features, purposes and advantages of this application become more obvious. The schematic embodiment drawings and their descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an improper limitation on this application. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 It is a hardware block diagram of a keyboard and mouse converter;

[0028] Figure 2 The invention is a flow chart of a key mapping method of a keyboard and mouse converter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present application, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequential order. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described here. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device comprising a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0031] In the present application, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the present application and its embodiments, and are not used to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0032] In addition, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings in addition to indicating orientation or positional relationship. For example, the term "on" may also be used to express a certain dependency or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] In addition, the term "plurality" shall mean two or more.

[0034] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] This embodiment discloses Figure 1 A keyboard and mouse converter is shown, taking mapping the handle △ key to the keyboard R key as an example, including a keyboard and mouse inserted into the USB IN interface, and inserted into the USB OUT output port used in the game console; the converter is provided with a main MCU chip and a built-in buzzer for reminding when mapping. If it is necessary to map the handle △ key to the keyboard R key, long press the handle △ key, the buzzer sounds, and then press the corresponding keyboard R key, the buzzer sounds twice short, release the handle and keyboard keys, and the key mapping setting is completed.

[0037] The main MCU chip of this embodiment integrates USB power supply, data interface, power management chip, USB HUB chip and buzzer.

[0038] The power management chip is used to manage the power supply of the main MCU chip, USB power supply, data interface and USB HUB chip; the USB power supply and data interface are connected to the USB interface of the external game console; the USB HUB chip manages at least one USB interface in a centralized manner.

[0039] In this embodiment, by pressing the R key on the keyboard, the game console can receive the handle △ key function of the handle.

[0040] In this embodiment, the converter can be connected to the game console using a wired connection or a wireless connection, and the use of the mapping function will not be affected.

[0041] In this embodiment, the converter stores the mapping scheme in the main MCU chip.

[0042] This embodiment solves the problem of an external converter that converts the existing keyboard and mouse into handle signals. The fixed type setting method has a fixed mapping scheme that cannot adapt well to all types of games. The software setting type requires downloading software and adding a chip with corresponding functions, which has the technical problem of increasing product size and cost.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] This embodiment discloses Figure 2 A key mapping method of a keyboard and mouse converter is shown, comprising the following steps:

[0045] S1 is powered on, the chip parameters are initialized, and the key value parameters corresponding to the handle buttons and keyboard and mouse in the main MCU chip are read to map the key value table;

[0046] S2 scans the controller, keyboard, mouse and other devices, reads the key values, and determines whether any button on the controller is pressed;

[0047] If S3 is pressed, read the current handle key value data and control the buzzer to sound a reminder; if it is not pressed, read the current keyboard, mouse and other status data, and return to the previous step according to the keyboard, mouse and other status data;

[0048] S4 reads the keyboard and mouse button key value data, and writes the keyboard or mouse button key value corresponding to the handle button into the mapping key value table to overwrite the original data;

[0049] After S5 is written, it controls the vibration motor to vibrate once to remind the user that the calibration is successful and the button mapping setting is completed.

[0050] In this embodiment, the initialized chip parameters include main MCU chip parameters, USB HUB chip parameters and power management chip parameters.

[0051] In this embodiment, the current status data of the keyboard, mouse, etc. are read, and the coded data of the corresponding handle is sent to an output port such as a USB port or Bluetooth according to the status data of the keyboard, mouse, etc.

[0052] In this embodiment, after the buzzer beeps twice, releasing the handle and keyboard keys indicates that the key mapping setting has been successfully completed.

[0053] In summary, the present invention does not need to install software or App through external mapping, and the mapping scheme is stored in the device. Power failure, changing the game console, or changing the keyboard and mouse will not affect the mapping scheme, and has a strong market application prospect.

[0054] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A keyboard and mouse converter, comprising a keyboard and mouse insertion interface USB IN, and an output port USB OUT used in a game console; characterized in that: The converter is equipped with a main MCU chip and a built-in buzzer for mapping reminders. If you need to map a handle key to a keyboard key, long press the handle key, the buzzer sounds, then press the corresponding keyboard key, the buzzer sounds twice, release the handle and keyboard keys, and the key mapping setting is completed; The main MCU chip integrates USB power supply, data interface, power management chip, USB HUB chip and buzzer; The power management chip is used to manage the power supply of the main MCU chip, USB power supply, data interface and USB HUB chip; The USB power supply and data interface is externally connected to the USB interface of the game console; The USB HUB chip manages at least one USB interface in a centralized manner.

2. A keyboard and mouse converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: During normal use, by pressing the keys on the keyboard, the game console will receive the handle key functions of the controller.

3. A keyboard and mouse converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The converter can be connected to the game console using a wired connection or a wireless connection without affecting the use of the mapping function.

4. The keyboard and mouse converter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The converter stores the mapping scheme in the main MCU chip.

5. A method for key mapping of a keyboard and mouse converter, the mapping method using the keyboard and mouse converter according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The mapping method comprises the following steps: S1 is powered on, the chip parameters are initialized, and the key value parameters corresponding to the handle buttons and keyboard and mouse in the main MCU chip are read to map the key value table; S2 scans the controller, keyboard, and mouse, reads the key values, and determines whether any buttons on the controller are pressed; If S3 is pressed, read the current handle key value data and control the buzzer to sound a reminder; if it is not pressed, read the current keyboard status data and mouse status data, and return to the previous step according to the keyboard status data and mouse status data; S4 reads the keyboard and mouse button key value data, and writes the keyboard or mouse button key value corresponding to the handle button into the mapping key value table to overwrite the original data; After S5 is written, it controls the vibration motor to vibrate once to remind the user that the calibration is successful and the button mapping setting is completed.

6. The key mapping method of the keyboard and mouse converter according to claim 5, characterized in that: In S1, the initialized chip parameters include main MCU chip parameters, USB HUB chip parameters and power management chip parameters.

7. The key mapping method of the keyboard and mouse converter according to claim 5, characterized in that: In S3, the current keyboard status data and mouse status data are read, and the corresponding handle coding data is sent to the USB port or the Bluetooth output port according to the keyboard status data and the mouse status data.

8. The key mapping method of the keyboard and mouse converter according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the method, after the buzzer beeps twice, releasing the handle and keyboard keys indicates that the key mapping setting has been successfully completed.

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