Folding controller
By designing a folding controller, the mouse's functions can be switched in different states, solving the problems of limited functionality and poor interactivity of existing mice, improving portability and applicability, and making it suitable for various operating scenarios.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423025358.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing mice have limited functionality and poor interactivity with external terminals, making it difficult to meet users' needs for efficient, convenient, and intelligent operation.
Design a folding controller that uses a first touch hinge and a second touch hinge connected through the hinge body. It can switch between open and closed states and automatically switch according to different postures of the control body. It has photoelectric sensors and a main control unit to capture movement signals or gesture data and generate control commands.
The controller's portability and applicability have been improved, allowing it to be quickly deployed and used when needed. It is suitable for operational needs in different scenarios, such as games and presentations, and enhances flexibility and interactivity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer peripheral technology, and more specifically, to a folding controller. Background Technology
[0002] The mouse, as an indispensable external input device in computer systems, greatly simplifies the computer operation process through its unique design, enabling users to control the movement of the cursor on the screen more intuitively and conveniently, thereby executing various commands and effectively replacing the cumbersome input method of the early keyboard.
[0003] Mice can be broadly categorized into mechanical mice and optical mice based on their working principles. The core components of a mechanical mouse include a ball, rollers, and an optical sensor. When the user drags the mouse, the ball rotates, which in turn drives the rollers to rotate. The optical sensor at the end of the rollers captures this rotational motion and generates corresponding photoelectric pulse signals. These signals accurately reflect the mouse's displacement changes in the vertical and horizontal directions. After further processing and conversion by the computer's internal programs, the movement of the cursor on the screen is ultimately controlled.
[0004] In contrast, optical mice employ more advanced sensing technology. They abandon the ball and roller structure of mechanical mice, instead using photoelectric sensors to detect mouse movement. When the mouse moves, the photoelectric sensor captures changes in the stripes or dots on the mousepad and converts them into electrical pulse signals. These signals are then processed and analyzed by a computer program to achieve precise movement of the cursor on the screen. Optical mice not only improve positioning accuracy and speed but also reduce wear and tear and failure rates because they eliminate the need for physical contact. However,
[0005] Although the mouse plays a crucial role in computer operation, existing mice still exhibit certain limitations in practical applications. Specifically, traditional mice have relatively limited functions, primarily serving as auxiliary tools for computer operation and lacking deep interactive capabilities with the computer terminal. This restricts the mouse's flexibility and practicality in complex application scenarios, making it difficult to meet users' demands for a more efficient, convenient, and intelligent operating experience. Utility Model Content
[0006] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a foldable controller to solve the problems of existing control devices such as mice having relatively simple functions, poor interaction with external terminals, and being inconvenient to carry.
[0007] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A folding controller includes: a control body, the control body including a first touch hinge, a second touch hinge, and a hinge body for connecting the first touch hinge and the second touch hinge. Both the first touch hinge and the second touch hinge can rotate relative to the hinge body. A photoelectric sensor is provided on the hinge body, and a wireless transmitter and a main control unit are provided inside the hinge body. The photoelectric sensor and the wireless transmitter are both connected to the main control unit. The control body can switch between an open state and a closed state. When the first touch hinge and the second touch hinge are unfolded outward and the opening of the control body faces downward, the photoelectric sensor is used to capture the movement signal of the control body; when the first touch hinge and the second touch hinge are unfolded outward and the opening of the control body faces upward, the photoelectric sensor is used to capture gesture data.
[0008] Furthermore, the first touch hinge is provided with at least one first touch key, and the second touch hinge is provided with at least one second touch key, with each first touch key and each second touch key being symmetrically arranged.
[0009] Furthermore, the first touch hinge and / or the second touch hinge are provided with a charging port, and a battery unit is installed inside the hinge body. The battery unit can be electrically connected to an external power source through the charging port.
[0010] Furthermore, both the first touch hinge and the second touch hinge are equipped with micro switches, which are used to send touch signals to the main control unit.
[0011] Furthermore, a Bluetooth module is provided inside the hinge body, and the Bluetooth module is connected to the main control unit. The Bluetooth module is used to connect with an external terminal via Bluetooth.
[0012] Furthermore, a motion acquisition sensor is provided inside the hinge body, the motion acquisition sensor including a three-axis gyroscope and a three-axis accelerometer 82.
[0013] Furthermore, the battery unit is a lithium battery with a storage capacity between 20mAh and 30mAh.
[0014] Furthermore, the Bluetooth module is a WRAPTHOR2022-1 transceiver chip.
[0015] Furthermore, the first touch hinge includes a first touch body and a first cylinder, the first touch body and the first cylinder are fixedly connected, and the first cylinder and the hinge body are coaxially arranged.
[0016] Furthermore, the second touch hinge includes a second touch body and a second cylinder, the second touch body and the second cylinder are fixedly connected, and the second cylinder and the hinge body are coaxially arranged.
[0017] The advantages of this utility model based on the above solution are as follows: The folding controller provided by this utility model employs a design where a first touch hinge and a second touch hinge are connected through the hinge body, allowing the controller to freely switch between open and closed states. This design significantly improves the portability of the controller, making it easy for users to carry and quickly unfold when needed, and fold up to save space when not in use. Secondly, the controller automatically switches to the corresponding function based on the different postures of the control body (opening downwards or upwards). When the opening is downwards, it captures movement signals and sends control commands to the paired device; when the opening is upwards, it captures gesture data and parses it into control commands. This is suitable for scenarios requiring precise operation or gesture control, such as games and demonstrations, thereby enhancing the applicability and flexibility of the controller. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolding of the folding controller in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the folding controller in gesture recognition mode in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the folding controller in touch mode in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a folding diagram of the folding controller in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of the folding controller in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0024] In the diagram, 1. Control unit; 11. First touch hinge; 111. First touch key; 112. First touch unit; 113. First cylinder; 12. Second touch hinge; 121. Second touch key; 122. Second touch unit; 123. Second cylinder; 13. Hinge unit; 2. Photoelectric sensor; 3. Wireless transmitter; 4. Main control unit; 5. Charging port; 6. Micro switch; 7. Bluetooth module; 8. Motion acquisition sensor; 81. Three-axis gyroscope; 82. Three-axis accelerometer. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following detailed description of the embodiments and the accompanying drawings are used to illustrate the principles of the present invention by way of example, but should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention, that is, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments.
[0026] To better understand this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, will further illustrate the present utility model:
[0027] See Figures 1-5 As shown, the present invention provides a folding controller, including a control body 1, the control body 1 including a first touch hinge 11, a second touch hinge 12, and a hinge body 13 for connecting the first touch hinge 11 and the second touch hinge 12.
[0028] In this embodiment, both the first touch hinge 11 and the second touch hinge 12 can rotate relative to the hinge body 13. A photoelectric sensor 2 is provided on the hinge body 13, and a wireless transmitter 3 and a main control unit 4 are provided inside the hinge body 13. Both the photoelectric sensor 2 and the wireless transmitter 3 are connected to the main control unit 4. The control body 1 can switch between an open state and a closed state. When the first touch hinge 11 and the second touch hinge 12 are unfolded outward and the opening of the control body 1 faces downward, the photoelectric sensor 2 converts the captured movement signal into an electrical signal and transmits it to the main control unit 4. The main control unit 4 generates a control command and sends the control command to the paired device through the wireless transmitter 3. When the first touch hinge 11 and the second touch hinge 12 are unfolded outward and the opening of the control body 1 faces upward, the photoelectric sensor 2 captures gesture data and transmits the gesture data to the main control unit 4. The main control unit 4 parses and recognizes the gesture data captured by the photoelectric sensor 2 and converts the recognized gesture action into a corresponding control command.
[0029] In this embodiment, the folding controller has an automatic start function, as detailed below:
[0030] When the system is in standby mode, the folding controller is in a low-power standby state, waiting for the hinge to unfold. The main control unit 4 is configured with photoelectric sensor 2 in wake-up mode, waiting to detect a change in light. When the first touch hinge 11 and the second touch hinge 12 are unfolded, the photoelectric sensor 2 begins to sense the change in light due to the change in occlusion, based on the ambient light intensity S. env Change to S blocked The photoelectric sensor 2 converts changes in light intensity into changes in electrical signals, i.e., from V... env Change to V blocked Electrical signal V blocked The analog electrical signal is collected by photoelectric sensor 2 and transmitted to main control unit 4. The ADC (analog-to-digital converter) of main control unit 4 converts the collected analog electrical signal into a digital signal D. blocked The main control unit 4 will process the pre-processed digital signal D filtered Compared with the preset light intensity change threshold θ on Comparison: Determine the digital signal D filtered Does the threshold apply when the digital signal D is exceeded? filtered Exceeding the threshold θ on When the controller is powered on, the system performs a self-test and confirms that all sensors and components are in normal condition.
[0031] It should be noted that the specific process by which the folding controller transitions from a low-power standby state to a working state is common knowledge in the field. Those skilled in the art can refer to existing technologies to design a folding controller with an automatic start-up function.
[0032] In this embodiment, when the first touch hinge 11 and the second touch hinge 12 are unfolded outwards and the opening of the control body 1 faces downwards, the controller is in touch mode and can be used as a mouse. The various sensors in the control body 1 continuously monitor the movement of the folding controller on the plane, including horizontal movement (simulating the horizontal movement of a mouse). The photoelectric sensor 2 converts the captured movement signals into electrical signals, which contain information such as the direction, speed, or distance of movement. The main control unit 4 receives the electrical signals from the photoelectric sensor 2, analyzes and processes these signals through a built-in algorithm, identifies the user's operation intention, and generates corresponding control commands based on the identified operation intention. In this embodiment, the control commands follow the mouse communication protocol (HID protocol) to ensure compatibility with the receiving device.
[0033] In this embodiment, when the first touch hinge 11 and the second touch hinge 12 are unfolded outwards and the opening of the control body 1 faces upwards, the controller is in gesture recognition mode. The photoelectric sensor 2 is aligned with the user's gesture area. The user makes a gesture above the controller, and the photoelectric sensor 2 captures the changes in light intensity or occlusion of the gesture. The photoelectric sensor 2 converts the captured gesture changes into analog electrical signals and transmits the analog electrical signals to the main control unit 4. The ADC (analog-to-digital converter) of the main control unit 4 converts the filtered analog electrical signals into digital signals. The main control unit 4 analyzes and recognizes the gesture features through a preset algorithm or machine learning model to generate corresponding control commands. Then, the control commands are sent to the paired device through the wireless transmitter 3. The device performs corresponding operations according to the decoded control commands, such as interface navigation and screen switching.
[0034] It should be noted that this embodiment does not involve the design of circuits and data processing procedures. For the specific selection and circuit connection of electronic modules such as photoelectric sensor 2, wireless transmitter 3 and main control unit 4 used in practice, technicians can refer to existing conventional technical means for selection and circuit design. Therefore, this embodiment will not elaborate further.
[0035] This utility model provides a folding controller that employs a design where a first touch hinge 11 and a second touch hinge 12 are connected via a hinge body 13. This design allows the controller to freely switch between open and closed states, significantly improving its portability. It is easy for users to carry, quickly unfold when needed, and fold up to save space when not in use. Furthermore, the controller automatically switches to the corresponding function based on the different orientations of the control body 1 (opening downwards or upwards). When the opening is downwards, it captures movement signals and sends control commands to the paired device; when the opening is upwards, it captures gesture data and parses it into control commands. This is more suitable for scenarios requiring precise operation or gesture control, such as games and demonstrations, thereby enhancing the controller's applicability and flexibility.
[0036] See Figures 1-3 As shown, the first touch hinge 11 is provided with at least one first touch key 111, and the second touch hinge 12 is provided with at least one second touch key 121. Each first touch key 111 and each second touch key 121 are symmetrically arranged. A micro switch 6 is embedded below the first touch key 111 for detecting the pressing action of the first touch key 111. Similarly, a micro switch 6 is embedded below the second touch key 121 for detecting the pressing action of the second touch key 121.
[0037] Specifically, after adjusting the downward opening angle of the first touch hinge 11 and the second touch hinge 12, the index and middle fingers are placed on the symmetrically arranged first touch key 111 and second touch key 121. Pressing the first touch key 111 or the second touch key 121 will cause the internal contacts of the corresponding micro switch 6 to close quickly, thereby changing the state of the circuit to generate an electrical signal. This electrical signal is transmitted to the main control unit 4 along the wires on the circuit board.
[0038] The first touch-sensitive hinge 11 and / or the second touch-sensitive hinge 12 are provided with a charging port 5. A battery unit is installed inside the hinge body 13, and the battery unit can be electrically connected to an external power source through the charging port 5. In this embodiment, the charging port 5 is a Micro-USB interface, a Type-C interface, or a Lightning interface.
[0039] In this embodiment, a Bluetooth module 7 is provided inside the hinge body 13. The Bluetooth module 7 is connected to the main control unit 4 and is used to connect with an external terminal via Bluetooth to transmit control commands to the external terminal. A motion acquisition sensor 8 is provided inside the hinge body 13, including a three-axis gyroscope 81 and a three-axis accelerometer 82, which is used to acquire motion trajectory data of the hinge body 13.
[0040] Preferably, the battery unit is a lithium battery with a capacity of 20mAh to 30mAh.
[0041] Preferably, the Bluetooth module 7 is a WRAPTHOR2022-1 transceiver chip.
[0042] Preferably, the first touch hinge 11 includes a first touch body 112 and a first cylinder 113, the first touch body 112 and the first cylinder 113 are fixedly connected, and the first cylinder 113 and the hinge body 13 are coaxially arranged.
[0043] Preferably, the second touch hinge 12 includes a second touch body 122 and a second cylinder 123, the second touch body 122 and the second cylinder 123 are fixedly connected, and the second cylinder 123 and the hinge body 13 are coaxially arranged.
[0044] It should be noted that the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product is usually placed in during use, or the orientation or positional relationship that is commonly understood by those skilled in the art, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product is usually placed in during use. It is only for the purpose of facilitating the description of this application and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
[0045] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.
[0046] The present utility model patent has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the implementation of the present utility model patent is not limited to the above-described manner. Any improvements made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the present utility model patent, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present utility model patent to other occasions without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A folding controller, characterized in that, include: The control unit (1) includes a first touch hinge (11), a second touch hinge (12), and a hinge body (13) for connecting the first touch hinge (11) and the second touch hinge (12). Both the first touch hinge (11) and the second touch hinge (12) can rotate relative to the hinge body (13). A photoelectric sensor (2) is provided on the hinge body (13). A wireless transmitter (3) and a main control unit (4) are provided inside the hinge body (13). Both the wireless transmitter (3) and the main control unit (4) are connected. The control body (1) can switch between an open state and a closed state. When the first touch hinge (11) and the second touch hinge (12) are unfolded outward and the opening of the control body (1) is facing downward, the photoelectric sensor (2) is used to capture the movement signal of the control body (1). When the first touch hinge (11) and the second touch hinge (12) are unfolded outward and the opening of the control body (1) is facing upward, the photoelectric sensor (2) is used to capture gesture data.
2. A folding controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first touch hinge (11) is provided with at least one first touch key (111), and the second touch hinge (12) is provided with at least one second touch key (121). Each first touch key (111) and each second touch key (121) are symmetrically arranged.
3. A folding controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first touch hinge (11) and / or the second touch hinge (12) are provided with a charging port (5), and a battery unit is installed inside the hinge body (13). The battery unit can be electrically connected to an external power source through the charging port (5).
4. A folding controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first touch hinge (11) and the second touch hinge (12) are equipped with micro switches (6), which are used to send touch signals to the main control unit (4).
5. A folding controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge body (13) is equipped with a Bluetooth module (7), which is connected to the main control unit (4). The Bluetooth module (7) is used to connect with an external terminal via Bluetooth.
6. A folding controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge body (13) is provided with a motion acquisition sensor (8), which includes a three-axis gyroscope (81) and a three-axis accelerometer (82).
7. A folding controller as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The battery unit is a lithium battery with a capacity of 20mAh to 30mAh.
8. A folding controller as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The Bluetooth module (7) is a WRAPTHOR2022-1 transceiver chip.
9. A folding controller as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The first touch hinge (11) includes a first touch body (112) and a first cylinder (113). The first touch body (112) and the first cylinder (113) are fixedly connected, and the first cylinder (113) and the hinge body (13) are coaxially arranged.
10. A folding controller as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The second touch hinge (12) includes a second touch body (122) and a second cylinder (123). The second touch body (122) and the second cylinder (123) are fixedly connected, and the second cylinder (123) and the hinge body (13) are coaxially arranged.