Mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller
The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller solves the problems of traditional touch screen control reducing the retro experience and external controller reducing portability, realizes enhanced portability and flexibility, and provides a seamless gaming experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422336555.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-25
AI Technical Summary
When playing traditional retro games on smartphones, the use of touchscreen controls reduces the authentic retro experience, and external game controllers are bulky and reduce portability.
A mobile phone protective cover with an integrated game controller is designed, which includes a protective upper cover, a lower cover, a circuit board and input components. It integrates buttons, function keys, direction control components, etc. and is easy to install and remove through an interlocking mechanism. The circuit board communicates with the mobile phone to provide game control functions.
Providing a seamless gaming experience, it enhances the retro gaming experience on smartphones, simplifies game settings, improves portability and flexibility, and users can easily switch between protection and gaming modes.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to a game controller more specifically, it relates to a kind of mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller. BACKGROUND
[0002] Retro-style games are a class of electronic games designed to evoke nostalgia by replicating the gameplay, controls and visual effects of classic games from the past. These games are typically adapted for modern platforms, allowing players to relive their childhood entertainment experiences. Initially, retro games were played using physical controllers or consoles to move characters and perform actions.
[0003] With significant advancements in mobile functionality, smartphones have become the dominant platform for gaming. Many users now prefer to play a variety of games, including retro-style games, on their mobile devices. These classic games are often executed through emulator software, which replicates old consoles, allowing users to play the games through the touchscreen of a smartphone.
[0004] However, traditional retro games are controlled using a steering wheel or joystick for movement and action buttons for character commands. Playing these games through a touchscreen or virtual keyboard on a mobile device reduces the authentic retro experience. While external game controllers provide a solution, they are often bulky, reducing the convenience offered by mobile gaming.
[0005] Therefore, it would be advantageous to provide a solution that overcomes the aforementioned challenges. SUMMARY
[0006] To solve the above technical problems, a mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller is proposed, which is achieved by the following technical solutions:
[0007] The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller includes:
[0008] A protective upper cover including a first outer wall and a first inner wall, the first inner wall opposite the first outer wall;
[0009] A protective lower cover having a second outer wall and a second inner wall, the second inner wall opposite the second outer wall;
[0010] A circuit board, wherein the circuit board is mounted between the second outer wall and the second inner wall of the protective lower cover; and
[0011] A set of input elements mounted to the protective lower cover, wherein each input element has a bottom surface and an upper surface, wherein the bottom surface of each input element faces the second inner wall of the protective lower cover and is adapted to engage with the circuit board, and wherein the upper surface of each input element protrudes through the second outer wall of the protective lower cover, each input element controlling the operation of the circuit board.
[0012] Preferably, wherein said protective upper cover further comprises a first set of sidewalls partially surrounding said first inner wall.
[0013] Preferably, wherein said protective lower cover further comprises a second set of sidewalls partially surrounding said second inner wall.
[0014] Preferably, wherein said protective lower cover and said protective upper cover have interlocking mechanisms to facilitate their attachment and detachment.
[0015] Preferably, wherein said circuit board is fixedly mounted with at least one power source, at least one control chip, and at least one connection module.
[0016] Preferably, further comprising: a back plate, wherein said back plate has a first end adapted to receive at least said circuit board, said power source, said control chip, and said connection module, and a second end forming a second inner wall of said protective lower cover.
[0017] Preferably, wherein said at least one control chip is adapted to receive signals from said input elements.
[0018] Preferably, wherein said at least one control chip is adapted to transmit signals to a mobile phone via said connection module.
[0019] Preferably, wherein said set of input elements comprises at least one of a button, a function key, a directional control component, a motion control component, a joystick, a combination thereof.
[0020] Preferably, wherein at least one input element of said set of input elements comprises a conductive silicone button, wherein said conductive silicone button is mounted to said circuit board, and wherein said input element is adapted to said conductive silicone button.
[0021] Preferably, wherein said protective lower cover further comprises: at least one heat dissipation opening formed in the protective lower cover.
[0022] Preferably, wherein said protective lower cover further comprises: at least one power source opening adapted for a power source of the circuit board. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0023] The subject matter disclosed herein is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the conclusion of the specification. The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the disclosed embodiments will be apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0024] Figure 1 is a front view of a phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to one embodiment, showing a detached state.
[0025] Figure 2is a back view of a mobile phone protective case with integrated game controller according to an embodiment, showing an assembled state.
[0026] Figure 3 is a front view of a mobile phone protective case with integrated game controller according to an embodiment, showing an assembled state.
[0027] Figure 4 is a back view of a mobile phone protective case with integrated game controller according to an embodiment, showing an assembled state.
[0028] Figure 5 is an exploded back view of a mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to an embodiment.
[0029] Figure 6 is a schematic view of a circuit board according to an embodiment.
[0030] Figure 7 is a front view of a mobile phone protective case with integrated game controller partially mounted on the front end of a mobile phone according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] It is important to note that the embodiments disclosed herein are only examples of the many advantageous uses of the innovative teachings herein. In general, statements that
[0032] A mobile phone protective case with integrated game controller is disclosed. The mobile phone protective cover includes a protective upper cover and a protective lower cover adapted to attach and detach from each other. The mobile phone protective cover further includes a circuit board. The circuit board is mounted between an outer wall and an inner wall of the protective lower cover. The mobile phone protective cover further includes a set of input elements. Each input element has a first end and a second end, the first end of each input element pointing to the inner wall and adapted to engage with the circuit board, the second end of each input element protruding through the outer wall. Each input element controls the operation of the circuit board. In addition, the mobile phone protective case is adapted to transmit signals to the mobile phone, thus allowing a user to play mobile phone games using the mobile phone protective case.
[0033] Figures 1-2 A front view of a disassembled mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller (hereinafter referred to as mobile phone protective case (MPPC) 100) according to an embodiment is shown. The MPPC 100 includes at least a protective upper cover 110, a protective lower cover 210, a circuit board 235, and a set of input elements 220.
[0034] The protective upper cover 110 has a first outer wall 111 and a first inner wall 112. The first inner wall 112 is opposite the first outer wall 111. The protective upper cover 110 further includes a first set of side walls 113 that partially surround the first inner wall 112. The protective upper cover 110 is designed to accommodate the upper rear end of a mobile phone into the first inner wall 112, thereby providing protection for the rear end of the mobile phone (not shown). The protective upper cover 110 can further include a camera opening, such as camera opening 117.
[0035] The protective lower cover 210 has a second outer wall 211 and a second inner wall 212. The second inner wall 212 is opposite the second outer wall 211. The protective lower cover 210 further includes a second set of side walls 214 that partially surround the second inner wall 212. The protective lower cover 210 further includes a set of designated input element openings that are adapted to receive input elements 220 and allow the input elements to contact a circuit board 235, as discussed further herein.
[0036] The protective lower cover 210 is designed to achieve two objectives. The first objective is to provide protection for the lower rear end of a mobile phone (not shown). To this end, the protective lower cover 210 is designed to accommodate the lower rear end of the mobile phone between the side walls 214, such that the lower rear end of the mobile phone is directed towards the inner wall 212. The second objective of the protective lower cover 210 is to serve as a game controller for mobile games and retro games performed using the mobile phone.
[0037] To this end, the protective lower cover 210 is designed to accommodate the lower front end of the mobile phone between the side walls 214, such that the lower front end of the mobile phone, i.e. the lower end of the mobile phone screen, is directed towards the inner wall 212, as shown in Figure 7 .
[0038] Reference is now made to Figure 6 . Among other components, the circuit board 235 can include a power source 235-1, at least one control chip 235-2, and at least one connection module 235-3. The power source 235-1 can be, for example, a battery, an external power source, and the like. The power source 235-1 is configured to power the circuit board 235, thereby allowing operation of the circuit board 235.
[0039] The control chip 235-2 is configured to receive signals from the input elements 220 and to send operational signals to the mobile phone (not shown). The connection module can include, for example, wired or wireless communication, such as, but not limited to, Bluetooth, near field communication (NFC), and the like. The control chip 235-2 is adapted to send signals to the mobile phone through the connection module 235-3, thereby allowing the execution of user selections and game actions initiated by the user of the mobile phone.
[0040] The input elements 220 can be connected or communicatively connected to the control chip 235-2. It should be noted that the various components of the circuit board 235 can be connected through the bus 235-4. In another embodiment, the circuit board 235 is mounted between the second outer wall 211 and the second inner wall 212 of the protective lower cover 210.
[0041] According to one embodiment, the circuit board 235 and its additional components, such as the power source 235-1, the control chip 235-2, the connection module 235-3, etc., are mounted on a back plate, such as the back plate 230 of Figure 5 . The back plate 230 has a first end 230-1 adapted to house at least the circuit board 235 and its components and a second end 230-2 that forms the second inner wall 212 of the protective lower cover 210 when attached to the protective lower cover 210.
[0042] The set of input elements 220 can include, for example, one or more buttons, one or more function keys, one or more directional control components, one or more motion control components, at least one joystick, combinations thereof, etc. It should be noted that the set of input elements 220 shown in Figure 1 is provided for ease of understanding only and should not be interpreted as limiting the number or nature of these elements. Various modifications to the input elements can be made without departing from the scope of the present application.
[0043] In one embodiment, each input element 220 of the set of input elements 220 is mounted to the protective lower cover 210. The circuit board 235, and more specifically the control chip 235-2, is adapted to receive a signal from each input element 220. Thus, each input element 220 is adapted to control the operation of the circuit board 235.
[0044] In one embodiment, each input element 220 has an upper surface 220-1 to 220-9 (as shown in Figure 1 ) and a bottom surface 240-1 to 240-5 (as shown in Figure 5 ). The bottom surface 240-1 to 240-5 of each input element 220 is directed towards the second inner wall 212 and is connected to the circuit board 235. As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the upper surface 220-1 to 220-9 of each input element 220 passes through the designated input element opening and over the second outer wall 211 of the protective lower cover 210. Thus, the input elements 220 are visible and the user can press, move and operate the input elements 220.
[0045] Reference is now made to Figure 5According to one embodiment, at least one conductive silicone button, such as conductive silicone button 501 and conductive silicone button 502, is mounted to the circuit board 235. In addition, one or more input elements 220 are adapted to one or more conductive silicone buttons. The input elements and the conductive silicone buttons can be connected through the bottom surface of the input elements. For example, the conductive silicone button 501 is connected to the bottom surface 240-2 of the input element 220, and the conductive silicone button 502 is connected to the bottom surface 240-5 of the input element 220. The conductive silicone buttons facilitate electrical contact when pressed by the input elements 220.
[0046] Reference is now made to Figure 2 In one embodiment, the protective lower cover and the protective upper cover have interlocking mechanisms that facilitate their attachment and detachment. According to one embodiment, the interlocking mechanisms include a male connector 115 extending from the bottom edge of the protective upper cover 110 and a female connector 215 located at the top edge of the protective lower cover 210.
[0047] According to another embodiment, the interlocking mechanisms include a male connector extending from the top edge of the protective lower cover 210 and a female connector located at the bottom edge of the protective upper cover 110. It should be noted that the interlocking mechanisms can be implemented in various forms, such as male and female connectors integrated into the protective lower cover and the protective upper cover, magnetic male and female connectors, one or more fasteners, one or more straps, one or more buttons, etc.
[0048] Reference is now made to Figure 3 According to one embodiment, at least one heat dissipation opening, such as heat dissipation opening 217, is formed in the protective lower cover. The heat dissipation opening 217 is used to prevent the mobile phone and the circuit board assembly from overheating and to maintain the performance of both.
[0049] Reference is now made to Figure 5 In one embodiment, the protective lower cover 210 also includes at least one power source opening, such as power source opening 250, adapted to the power source 235-1, at least one power port opening, such as power port opening 252, for charging the mobile phone, and at least one speaker opening, such as speaker opening 254, adapted to the mobile phone speaker.
[0050] Reference is now made to Figure 4 , Figure 4 The protective upper cover 110 and the protective lower cover 210 are shown interconnected, demonstrating an assembled state. In this assembled state, the first inner wall 112 and the second inner wall 212 form a flat surface designed to accommodate the entire back end (not shown) of the mobile phone. This state provides protection for the phone from physical impact and accidental drops, but it is not the game mode.
[0051] Reference is now made to Figure 7When the user is ready to start playing a game on their mobile phone, the protective upper cover 110 remains in its original position at the upper rear end of the mobile phone 700, allowing the user to see the screen. At the same time, the protective lower cover 210 is manually detached from the lower rear end of the mobile phone and repositioned at the lower front end of the mobile phone. This arrangement ensures that the upper front end of the mobile phone 700 remains visible to the user, while the second outer wall 211 of the protective lower cover 210 and the input elements 220 that allow the user to control the game are located below the upper front end of the phone 700.
[0052] The main advantage of the present utility model is that the game controller is integrated into the phone cover, providing a seamless solution to enhance the gaming experience on a smartphone. By combining the protection function and the interaction function into a single device, the present disclosure solves several challenges related to mobile gaming. Traditional external game controllers often compromise the portability and convenience of mobile devices, while touch screen controls can reduce the nostalgia and tactile experience of classic retro games. This approach eliminates the need for separate accessories, simplifying game setup and making it easier for users to use.
[0053] The disclosed phone cover also prioritizes user convenience and flexibility. The protective cover can be easily installed and detached from the phone, allowing the user to easily switch between protection mode and game mode. This modular approach ensures that the user can maintain the protective effect of the cover when not playing games, while still enjoying the full functionality of a dedicated game controller when needed.
[0054] It is important to note that the embodiments disclosed herein are merely examples of the many useful applications of the innovative teachings herein. Generally, the statements recited in the claims of this application are not meant to be limiting as to any of the various claimed embodiments. Also, some statements can apply to some inventive features but not to others. Generally, singular elements can be pluralized, and vice versa, unless otherwise stated. In the drawings, like numerals through several views represent the same or similar components.
[0055] All examples and conditional language recited herein are intended to be construed to cover all equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. The following aspects are illustrative only: aspects described in independent claims are intended to open the scope of the claims as actually set forth. Further, any range of values described herein is intended to include all values and sub-ranges within the range. Also, any reference to a number of steps in a method is intended to include variations that can involve the same number of steps in a different order, or a different number of steps.
[0056] It should be understood that any reference to an element or elements in this text using a designation such as "first", "second" and so on does not limit the quantity or order of those elements, unless such a limitation is explicitly stated. Rather, these designations are used herein as a convenient method of distinguishing between two or more elements or instances of an element. Thus, a reference to first and second elements does not mean that there can be only two elements, nor does it imply that the first element must precede the second element in some manner. Also, unless otherwise specified, a set of elements includes one or more elements.
[0057] As used herein, the phrase "at least one of' followed by a listing of items means that any of the listed items can be used individually, or any combination of two or more of the listed items can be used. For example, if a system is described as including "at least one of a, B, and C," the system can include a alone; B alone; C alone; 2A; 2B; 2C; 3A; a combination of A and B; a combination of B and C; a combination of A and C; a combination of A, B, and C; 2A and C; A, 3B, and 2C; and so on.
Claims
1. A mobile phone protective cover with an integrated game controller, characterized in that: include: a protective upper cover comprising a first outer wall and a first inner wall, wherein the first inner wall is opposite to the first outer wall; a protective lower cover having a second outer wall and a second inner wall, the second inner wall being opposite to the second outer wall; a circuit board, wherein the circuit board is mounted between the second outer wall and the second inner wall of the protective lower cover; and A set of input elements are mounted to the protective lower cover, wherein each input element has a bottom end and an upper surface, wherein the bottom surface of each input element faces the second inner wall of the protective lower cover and is adapted to engage with the circuit board, and wherein the upper surface of each input element protrudes through the second outer wall of the protective lower cover, each input element controlling operation of the circuit board.
2. The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective cover further includes a first set of side walls that partially surround the first inner wall.
3. The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective lower cover further includes a second set of side walls partially surrounding the second inner wall.
4. The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective lower cover and the protective upper cover have an interlocking mechanism for facilitating their attachment and detachment.
5. The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit board is fixedly mounted with at least one power supply, at least one control chip and at least one connection module.
6. The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A back plate, wherein the back plate has a first end adapted to receive at least the circuit board, the power supply, the control chip and the connection module, and a second end forming a second inner wall of the protective lower cover.
7. The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to claim 5, characterized in that: The at least one control chip is adapted to receive a signal from the input element.
8. The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to claim 5, characterized in that: in, The at least one control chip is adapted to transmit signals to the mobile phone via the connection module.
9. The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: in, The set of input elements includes at least one of a button, a function key, a direction control component, a motion control component, a joystick, or a combination thereof.
10. The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: in, At least one input element of the set of input elements comprises a conductive silicone button, wherein the conductive silicone button is mounted on the circuit board, and wherein the input element is adapted to fit within the conductive silicone button.
11. The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective lower cover further comprises: at least one heat dissipation opening formed in the protective lower cover.
12. The mobile phone protective cover with integrated game controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective lower cover further comprises: at least one power supply opening suitable for the power supply of the circuit board.