Multifunctional card reader of game machine

By designing a multi-functional card reader, the problems of small storage capacity and inconvenience of PlayStation series game console memory cards were solved, achieving multi-platform support and storage expansion, and providing a plug-and-play game loader solution.

CN223757096UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-02SHENZHEN MEIJUN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520076829.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-14
Publication Date
2026-01-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Official memory cards for current PlayStation consoles have been discontinued. They have small storage capacity and are difficult to purchase, forcing users to buy multiple cards to manage game progress. Storing files is inconvenient and requires the use of hard drives or optical discs, making them cumbersome to carry.

Method used

Design a multi-functional card reader, including a main control module, a storage module, a display module, a switch module, and a storage expansion module. Utilizing the RP2040 chip and the W25Q128 FLASH chip, it supports SD card expansion storage, enabling multi-card integration and game loading functions.

Benefits of technology

It supports multiple platforms (PlayStation and PlayStation 2), has scalable storage capacity, eliminates the need for additional equipment, and provides a plug-and-play solution.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional card reader of a game machine, which relates to the field of game machines, and comprises a main control module, a card reading module, a card reading module and a card reading module, the storage module is used for storing data, and when the main control module reads the data, a driving file and a system file are loaded, and the card reader starts to work; the display module is used for receiving a video signal of the main control module and displaying all working states of the card reader system; compared with the prior art, the multi-platform game machine has the beneficial effects that the multi-platform game machine supports multiple platforms and supports two series of game machines (pins 4-9 of a chip U3 are inserted into a host through an interface): PlayStation and PlayStation 2; according to the utility model, through the storage expansion module, the storage size of the memory card can be changed, and the function of integrating multiple cards can be realized; the game loader can be used as a game loader, and other equipment such as an optical disk or a hard disk is not needed.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to game machine field, concretely is a multifunctional card reader of game machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] PlayStation series game machines all need special memory cards to store progress, and the official game memory cards have been discontinued, and the age is long, the purchase way is few, and the cost is higher for the user. Moreover, even if the existing official memory card storage capacity is only 8MB, it is not enough for ordinary users to use, and game players have to buy multiple memory cards to store the game progress of different games by replacing, which is very troublesome. The storage file management of the game card is troublesome, and must be backed up / migrated through the game host. The game body file must be stored on the extra device for game, such as hard disk / optical disc and other devices, and the portability is very poor.

[0003] In summary, the existing official game memory card is inconvenient to use and needs to be improved. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a multifunctional card reader of game machine to solve the problems in the above background.

[0005] In order to realize the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0006] A multifunctional card reader of game machine, comprising:

[0007] A main control module is used for comprehensively controlling the work of each module;

[0008] A storage module is used for storing data, and when the main control module reads data, loads the drive file and system file, and the card reader starts to work;

[0009] A display module is used for accepting the video signal of the main control module and displaying all working conditions of the card reader system;

[0010] A switch module is used for outputting control instructions to the main control module through the switch and setting the card reader, and the setting content includes working mode and parameter;

[0011] A storage expansion module is used for connecting SD card and realizing storage expansion;

[0012] The master control module comprises a chip U3, the model of the chip U3 is RP2040, the 51th to 56th pins of the chip U3 are connected with the storage module, the 37th and 40th pins of the chip U3 are connected with the display module, the 32nd and 35th pins of the chip U3 are connected with the switch module, the 36th, 38th, 39th and 41st pins of the chip U3 are connected with the storage expansion module, the 27th to 31st pins of the chip U3 are connected with the interface J1 through a resistor respectively, and the interface J1 is inserted into the host computer.

[0013] As a further scheme of the utility model: the storage module comprises a chip U2, the chip U2 is a FLASH chip, the model of the chip U2 is W25Q128, the first pin of the chip U2 is connected with one end of a resistor R1 and the master control module, the other end of the resistor R1 is connected with the ground through a switch SW3, and the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th pins of the chip U2 are connected with the master control module.

[0014] As a further scheme of the utility model: the display module comprises a display screen DS1, the model of the display screen DS1 is OLED-12800640, the 18th pin of the display screen DS1 is connected with one end of a resistor R8 and the master control module, the other end of the resistor R8 is connected with a 3.3V voltage, the 19th and 20th pins of the display screen DS1 are connected with one end of a resistor R15 and the master control module, and the other end of the resistor R15 is connected with a 3.3V voltage.

[0015] As a further scheme of the utility model: the switch module comprises switches SW1 and SW2, one end of the switch SW1 is connected with the master control module, the other end of the switch SW1 is connected with the ground, one end of the switch SW2 is connected with the master control module, and the other end of the switch SW2 is connected with the ground.

[0016] As a further scheme of the utility model: the storage expansion module comprises an SD card slot CARD1, the model of the SD card slot CARD1 is TF-01A, the 2nd, 3rd and 5th pins of the SD card slot CARD1 are connected with the master control module, the 7th pin of the SD card slot CARD1 is connected with the master control module and one end of a resistor R9, and the other end of the resistor R9 is connected with a 3.3V voltage.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that: the utility model supports multiple platforms, the product supports two series of game consoles (the 4th to 9th pins of the chip U3 are inserted into the host computer through the interface): PlayStation and PlayStation2; the utility model changes the memory card storage size through the storage expansion module, and can realize the function of multiple cards in one; the utility model can be used as a game loader, and does not need other devices such as optical discs or hard disks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is the circuit diagram of the master control module, the display module and the switch module.

[0019] Figure 2 Circuit diagram of the storage module and the storage expansion module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments of the utility model. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 A multifunctional card reader of a game machine comprises:

[0022] A main control module is used for comprehensively controlling the work of each module.

[0023] A storage module is used for storing data, loading a drive file and a system file when the main control module reads data, and starting the work of the card reader.

[0024] A display module is used for receiving the video signal of the main control module and displaying all the working states of the card reader system.

[0025] A switch module is used for outputting control instructions to the main control module through a switch to set the card reader, and the setting content comprises a working mode and parameters.

[0026] A storage expansion module is used for accessing an SD card to realize storage expansion.

[0027] The main control module comprises a chip U3, the model of the chip U3 is RP2040, the pin No. 51 to 56 of the chip U3 is connected to the storage module, the pin No. 37 and 40 of the chip U3 is connected to the display module, the pin No. 32 and 35 of the chip U3 is connected to the switch module, the pin No. 36, 38, 39 and 41 of the chip U3 is connected to the storage expansion module, the pin No. 27-31 of the chip U3 is connected to the interface J1 through a resistor respectively, and the interface J1 is inserted into a host.

[0028] In specific embodiments: please refer to Figure 1 the pin No. 27-31 of the chip U3 is connected to the interface J1 through a resistor respectively, when the interface J1 is inserted into the host, each module of the mainboard is powered on and works.

[0029] In the embodiment: please refer to Figure 2The storage module comprises a chip U2, the chip U2 is a FLASH chip, the model is W25Q128, the No.1 pin of the chip U2 is connected with one end of a resistor R1, the main control module, the other end of the resistor R1 is connected with the ground through a switch SW3, the No.2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 pins of the chip U2 are connected with the main control module.

[0030] After power on, the chip U1 reads the chip U2 through the No.51-53 pins, loads the driver file and the system file, and the card reader starts to work.

[0031] The switch SW3 is a reset switch, when the user presses the switch SW3, the chip U2 obtains the reset signal from the No.1 pin and enters the writable state, the user can connect the card reader with a personal computer through the USB-C interface, transmits the data through the No.2, 3, 5 and 7 pins of the chip U2, and thus upgrades the system file in the FLASH (chip U2).

[0032] In the embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The display module comprises a display screen DS1, the model of the display screen DS1 is OLED-12800640, one end of a resistor R8 connected with the No.18 pin of the display screen DS1 is connected with the main control module, the other end of the resistor R8 is connected with the 3.3V voltage, one end of a resistor R15 connected with the No.19 and 20 pins of the display screen DS1 is connected with the main control module, the other end of the resistor R15 is connected with the 3.3V voltage.

[0033] The display screen DS1 receives the video signal outputted by the main control module through the No.18, 19 and 20 pins, displays the user interface, and the user can see all the working states of the card reader system through the user interface.

[0034] In the embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The switch module comprises a switch SW1 and a switch SW2, one end of the switch SW1 is connected with the main control module, the other end of the switch SW1 is connected with the ground, one end of the switch SW2 is connected with the main control module, the other end of the switch SW2 is connected with the ground.

[0035] The user presses the switch SW1 or SW2, and each press feeds a low-level signal to the main control module, that is, sends a control instruction to the main control module, and sets the working mode and parameters of the card reader.

[0036] In the embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The storage expansion module comprises an SD card slot CARD1, the model of the SD card slot CARD1 is TF-01A, the No.2, 3 and 5 pins of the SD card slot CARD1 are connected with the main control module, the No.7 pin of the SD card slot CARD1 is connected with the main control module and one end of a resistor R9, the other end of the resistor R9 is connected with the 3.3V voltage.

[0037] The SD card slot CARD1 accesses a large capacity SD card, and realizes storage expansion.

[0038] The utility model discloses a working principle is: main control module is used for the integrated control each module work, storage module is used for storing data, and main control module reads data, and loading drive file and system file, and card reader starts working, display module is used for accepting the video signal of main control module, and all working conditions of display card reader system are shown, switch module is used for through switch output control instruction to main control module, and card reader is set, and setting content includes working mode, parameter, storage expansion module is used for accessing SD card, and realizes storage expansion.

[0039] The utility model solves the problem of PlayStation game machine memory card in the background art, provides a plug and play, and memory card reading product without other tools, and the advantages are: 1, multi-platform support, and the product supports two series of game machines: PlayStation and PlayStation2;2, memory card storage size can be changed, and the function of multi-card combination can be realized;3, the card reader can be used as game loader, and other equipment such as disc or hard disk is not needed.

[0040] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the utility model can be realized in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the utility model. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting.

[0041] In addition, it should be understood that, although the present specification is described in terms of embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution, and the description manner of the specification is only for the sake of clarity, and those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can be combined appropriately to form other embodiments that those skilled in the art can understand.

Claims

1. A multi-functional card reader for a gaming machine, characterized by, The multifunctional card reader of the game machine comprises: a main control module for comprehensively controlling the work of each module; a storage module for storing data, loading a drive file and a system file when the main control module reads the data, and starting the work of the card reader; a display module for accepting the video signal of the main control module and displaying all working states of the card reader system; a switch module for outputting a control instruction to the main control module through a switch to set the card reader, and the setting content includes a working mode and parameters; a storage expansion module for accessing an SD card to realize storage expansion; the main control module comprises a chip U3, the model of the chip U3 is RP2040, the 51th to 56th pins of the chip U3 are connected with the storage module, the 37th and 40th pins of the chip U3 are connected with the display module, the 32nd and 35th pins of the chip U3 are connected with the switch module, the 36th, 38th, 39th and 41st pins of the chip U3 are connected with the storage expansion module, the 27th to 31st pins of the chip U3 are respectively connected with the interface J1 through a resistor, and the interface J1 is inserted into a host.

2. The multifunction card reader for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the storage module comprises a chip U2, the chip U2 is a FLASH chip, the model of the chip U2 is W25Q128, the 1st pin of the chip U2 is connected with one end of a resistor R1 and the main control module, the other end of the resistor R1 is connected with the ground through a switch SW3, and the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th pins of the chip U2 are connected with the main control module.

3. The multi-functional card reader for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display module comprises a display screen DS1, the model of the display screen DS1 is OLED-12800640, the 18th pin of the display screen DS1 is connected with one end of a resistor R8 and the main control module, the other end of the resistor R8 is connected with a 3.3V voltage, the 19th and 20th pins of the display screen DS1 are connected with one end of a resistor R15 and the main control module, and the other end of the resistor R15 is connected with a 3.3V voltage.

4. The multi-functional card reader of the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the switch module comprises switches SW1 and SW2, one end of the switch SW1 is connected with the main control module, the other end of the switch SW1 is connected with the ground, one end of the switch SW2 is connected with the main control module, and the other end of the switch SW2 is connected with the ground.

5. The multi-functional card reader for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the storage expansion module comprises an SD card slot CARD1, the model of the SD card slot CARD1 is TF-01A, the 2nd, 3rd and 5th pins of the SD card slot CARD1 are connected with the main control module, the 7th pin of the SD card slot CARD1 is connected with the main control module and one end of a resistor R9, and the other end of the resistor R9 is connected with a 3.3V voltage.