Virtual reality equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides virtual reality equipment, and solves or improves the technical problem that in the prior art, a main control chip and a sensor are integrated in a VR helmet, and the user experience feeling is reduced. The utility model provides virtual reality equipment. The virtual reality equipment comprises a virtual head display device, a wearable device and an operating handle, a control handle on the operation handle is provided with a multifunctional key and a multifunctional processor, a user can operate the multifunctional key to input an operation instruction, in addition, an inertial sensor is arranged on the wearable device, IMU data of the body part of the user can be detected, and space positioning of the user is achieved; the sensor and the key are respectively arranged in the wearable device and the operation handle, so that the weight of the virtual head display device is reduced, and the user experience is enhanced. Besides, the wearable device can be worn on the arms or the waist or the legs of the user, so that the application scene range of the virtual reality equipment is expanded, and use conditions are created for special crowds of users.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the virtual reality technical field, and in particular to a virtual reality device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Virtual reality (also referred to as VR) is a computer simulation product that can create and experience virtual world. It uses computer programs to generate a simulated environment, provides a multi-source information fusion and interactive three-dimensional dynamic view and entity behavior simulation, and can make users immerse in the virtual environment.

[0003] The current VR products generally include a head-mounted device (for example, a VR helmet, a VR glasses, etc.) for displaying a virtual environment and a VR handle for receiving user operation instructions. The user can switch the scene displayed in the head-mounted device by operating the VR handle, and realize human-computer interaction.

[0004] However, the main control chip and the sensors used in the human-computer interaction process are integrated in the VR helmet in the prior art, which makes the weight of the helmet heavier and reduces the user experience. Utility model content

[0005] Therefore, the present application provides a virtual reality device, which solves or improves the technical problem that the main control chip and the sensors are integrated in the VR helmet in the prior art, reducing the user experience.

[0006] As a first aspect of the present application, the utility model provides a virtual reality device, comprising:

[0007] A virtual head-mounted device, the virtual head-mounted device comprises a head-mounted device, a lens assembly arranged in the head-mounted device, and a smart terminal detachably connected with the head-mounted device, the smart terminal is internally provided with a main control chip and a display screen, and the display screen is arranged correspondingly with the lens assembly;

[0008] A wearable device, the wearable device comprises a wearable body and a first inertial sensor arranged on the wearable body, the first inertial sensor is in communication connection with the main control chip, the wearable body can be worn on a body part of a user, the first inertial sensor is used for detecting IMU data of the body part of the user and transmitting the IMU data to the main control chip, the main control chip calculates attitude data of the body part according to the IMU data, and realizes human-computer interaction in a virtual scene according to the attitude data;

[0009] The operation handle comprises a control handle, a multifunctional button and a multifunctional processor are arranged in the control handle, the multifunctional processor is in communication connection with the multifunctional button and the master control chip, the multifunctional processor is used for receiving an operation instruction input by a user through the multifunctional button and sending the operation instruction to the master control chip.

[0010] In an embodiment of the utility model, the virtual reality device further comprises:

[0011] The wearing device comprises a wearing connecting piece and a wearing main body piece detachably connected to the wearing connecting piece, a first camera device is arranged on the wearing main body piece, and the first camera device is used for shooting an environmental image where the operation handle and / or the wearable device are located.

[0012] The first camera device is in communication connection with the master control chip.

[0013] In an embodiment of the utility model, the wearing device further comprises:

[0014] A second inertial sensor is arranged in the wearing main body piece, and the second inertial sensor is used for detecting IMU data of a user.

[0015] The second inertial sensor is in communication connection with the master control chip.

[0016] In an embodiment of the utility model, the wearable device further comprises:

[0017] A second camera device is in communication connection with the master control chip.

[0018] The second camera device is used for shooting an environmental picture where a user is located and transmitting the environmental picture to the master control chip.

[0019] In an embodiment of the utility model, the wearable body comprises:

[0020] A flexible band, the flexible band is internally provided with an accommodation space; and

[0021] A flexible power supply device is arranged in the accommodation space.

[0022] The first inertial sensor is arranged in the accommodation space, and the flexible power supply device supplies power for the first inertial sensor.

[0023] In an embodiment of the utility model, the wearable body comprises:

[0024] A plurality of flexible connecting bands.

[0025] The connecting piece detachably connects between two adjacent flexible connecting bands;

[0026] The wearable device further comprises a power supply device installed in the connecting piece.

[0027] The first inertial sensor is installed on the connecting piece, and the power supply device supplies power to the first inertial sensor and the power-consuming device in the virtual head-mounted device.

[0028] In an embodiment of the present application, the operation handle further comprises:

[0029] The handle shell is detachably connected with the control handle.

[0030] A third inertial sensor is installed on the handle shell, and the third inertial sensor is used to detect the IMU data of the operation handle, and the third inertial sensor is in communication connection with the master control chip.

[0031] In an embodiment of the present application, the operation handle further comprises:

[0032] A third camera is installed on the handle shell, and the third camera is in communication connection with the master control chip.

[0033] In an embodiment of the present application, the handle shell comprises a holding portion, wherein a recessed portion is arranged at the center of the holding portion to accommodate and fix the control handle.

[0034] In an embodiment of the present application, the wearable device further comprises:

[0035] A tactile feedback sensor is arranged on the wearable body, and the tactile feedback sensor is in communication connection with the master control chip.

[0036] The tactile feedback sensor is used to realize human-computer interaction according to the touch of the user.

[0037] The utility model provides a kind of virtual reality equipment, including virtual head-mounted device, wearable device and operating handle.Control handle on operating handle has multifunctional key and multifunctional processor, user can operate multifunctional key input operation instruction, and operation instruction is transmitted to main control chip, main control chip can realize the interaction of virtual reality according to operation instruction, in addition, by being equipped with inertial sensor on wearable device, the IMU data of user's body part can be detected, and main control chip can calculate the pose data of body part according to the IMU data of body part, to realize the spatial positioning of user, to realize immersive experience, that is, by operating handle, wearable device and virtual head-mounted device are jointly formed virtual reality equipment, and different sensors and keys are arranged in wearable device and operating handle respectively, so as to reduce the weight of virtual head-mounted device, enhance user experience feeling.In addition, wearable device can be worn on the arm or waist or leg of user, expand the applicable scene range of virtual reality equipment, create use condition for special user group, provide implementation mode for special demand. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0038] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description thereof taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present application and serve to explain the principles of the present application. The same reference numbers in different drawings represent the same components or steps.

[0039] Figure 1 As shown is a kind of virtual reality equipment structure schematic diagram provided by the utility model one embodiment.

[0040] Figure 2 As shown is a kind of virtual reality equipment schematic diagram worn by user provided by the utility model one embodiment.

[0041] Figure 3 As shown is a kind of virtual head-mounted device structure schematic diagram in the virtual reality equipment provided by the utility model one embodiment.

[0042] Figure 4 As shown is a kind of control handle structure schematic diagram in the virtual reality equipment provided by the utility model one embodiment.

[0043] Figure 5 As shown is a kind of wearable device structure schematic diagram in the virtual reality equipment provided by the utility model one embodiment.

[0044] Figure 6 As shown is a kind of wearable device and operating handle, virtual head-mounted device interaction structure schematic diagram in the virtual reality equipment provided by the utility model one embodiment.

[0045] Figure 7 Fig. 4 is a structural schematic view of the wearing device and the virtual head-mounted device in interaction in a virtual reality device according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0046] Figure 8 Fig. 3 is a structural schematic view of the wearable device in a virtual reality device according to an embodiment of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0048] 1-virtual head-mounted device, 11-head-mounted device, 121-lens assembly, 12-smart terminal, 13-main control chip, 14-display screen, 2-wearable device, 21-first wearable device, 22-second wearable device, 23-first inertial sensor, 24-second camera device, 26-power supply device, 28-flexible connecting belt, 29-connector, 4-wearing device, 41-second inertial sensor, 42-first camera device, 43-wearing main body, 3-operation handle, 31-handle shell, 32-third inertial sensor, 33-third camera device, 34-control handle, 341-multifunctional key, 342-multifunctional processor, 35-recess, 36-holding part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly and specifically limited. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, etc.) in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative position relationship, motion condition, etc. between components in a certain specific pose (as shown in the drawings), and if the specific pose changes, the directional indications also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "comprise" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but can optionally include steps or units not listed, or can optionally include other steps or units inherent to the process, method, product or device.

[0050] In addition, the reference to "embodiments" in this document means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments can be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily mean the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment to other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0051] The present application provides a virtual reality device, Figure 1As shown in a structural schematic diagram of a virtual reality device provided by the present application, the virtual reality device comprises a virtual head-mounted device 1 and a smart terminal 12. Figure 1 As shown, the virtual reality device provided by the present application comprises:

[0052] The virtual head-mounted device 1 comprises a head-mounted device 11, a lens assembly 121 arranged in the head-mounted device 11, and a smart terminal 12 detachably connected with the head-mounted device 11, wherein the smart terminal 12 is internally provided with a main control chip 13 and a display screen 14.

[0053] Specifically, Figure 3 As shown in a structural schematic diagram of the virtual head-mounted device 1 in the virtual reality device provided by an embodiment of the present application, the virtual head-mounted device 1 comprises a head-mounted device 11, a lens assembly 121 arranged in the head-mounted device 11, and a smart terminal 12 detachably connected with the head-mounted device 11, wherein the smart terminal 12 is internally provided with a main control chip 13 and a display screen 14. Figure 3 And Figure 1 As shown, the smart terminal 12 is provided with the display screen 14, and the display screen 14 is in communication connection with the main control chip 13. The display screen 14 can display a virtual scene in virtual reality. The smart terminal 12 can be a smart phone, and can also be other mobile terminals except for the smart phone, such as a tablet computer, etc. The lens assembly 121 is correspondingly arranged with the display screen 14, and the lens of the lens assembly 121 can magnify the image displayed on the display screen 14 and project it into the entire field of view of the user, so that the user can clearly see the content without needing to approach the screen, and at the same time, the edge of the screen will not be noticed, thereby enhancing the sense of immersion.

[0054] The wearable device comprises a wearable body and a first inertial sensor 23 arranged on the wearable body, wherein the first inertial sensor 23 is in communication connection with the main control chip 13. The wearable body can be worn on a body part (such as an arm or a leg or a waist, as shown) of the user. The first inertial sensor 23 is used to detect the IMU data of the body part of the user and transmit the IMU data to the main control chip 13. The main control chip 13 calculates the attitude data of the body part according to the attitude data, and realizes the human-computer interaction in the virtual scene according to the attitude data. Figure 2

[0055] Specifically, as shown, different wearable bodies correspond to different wearable devices. The wearable device worn on the arm can be a first wearable device 21, and the wearable device worn on the waist can be a second wearable device 22. Figure 2

[0056] ​​Specifically, the inertial sensor (Inertial Measurement Unit, IMU for short) is a device for measuring the three-axis attitude angle (or angular rate) and acceleration of an object. Generally, an IMU contains three single-axis accelerometers and three single-axis gyroscopes. The accelerometer detects the acceleration signal of the object in the independent three-axis coordinate system of the carrier, and the gyroscope detects the angular velocity signal of the carrier relative to the navigation coordinate system. Therefore, the inertial sensor can measure the angular velocity and acceleration of an object in three-dimensional space and calculate the attitude of the object, such as calculating the rotational degrees of freedom of the object. The rotational degrees of freedom refer to the three position-related degrees of freedom of up, down, front, back, and left and right. The IMU data is the result data of the inertial sensor detecting an object, that is, the angular velocity and acceleration data of an object in three-dimensional space detected by the inertial sensor. Therefore, the first inertial sensor 23 can detect the IMU data of the user's arm or waist or leg, and the IMU data of the user's arm or waist or leg can be used to calculate the attitude data of the user, such as the rotational degrees of freedom of the user. The rotational degrees of freedom refer to the three position-related degrees of freedom of up, down, front, back, and left and right.

[0057] Optionally, as shown in Figure 1 The wearable device further comprises a second camera 24, which is in communication connection with the master control chip 13. The second camera 24 is used to shoot an environment picture in which the user is located, and transmit the environment picture to the master control chip 13, so as to position the user in space.

[0058] The operation handle 3, wherein, as shown in Figure 4 The operation handle 3 comprises a control handle 34, which is provided with a multifunctional button 341 and a multifunctional processor 342 inside. The multifunctional processor 342 is in communication connection with the multifunctional button 341 and the master control chip 13. The multifunctional processor 342 is used to receive the operation instruction input by the user through the multifunctional button 341, and send the operation instruction to the master control chip 13. The master control chip 13 realizes the game experience according to the operation instruction.

[0059] Optionally, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4 The operation handle 3 further comprises a handle shell 31, which is in detachable connection with the control handle 34. A third inertial sensor 32 is mounted on the handle shell 31, and is used to detect the IMU data of the operation handle 3. The third inertial sensor 32 is in communication connection with the master control chip 13. The operation handle 3 is integrated with the inertial sensor to detect the IMU data of the user's hand, so as to obtain the pose data of the user.

[0060] At the same time, as shown in Figure 1As shown, the operation handle 3 further comprises a third camera 33 mounted on the handle shell 31, and the third camera 33 is in communication connection with the master control chip 13. The third camera 33 can shoot the environment picture where the user is located, so as to play a role in positioning the user.

[0061] Optionally, as shown in the figure, Figure 4 As shown, the handle shell 31 comprises a holding part 36, wherein a recess 35 is arranged at the center of the holding part 36 to accommodate and fix the control handle 34.

[0062] The virtual reality device provided by the utility model, comprising a virtual head-mounted device 1, a wearable device and an operation handle 3. The control handle 34 on the operation handle 3 is provided with a multifunctional key 341 and a multifunctional processor 342, and the user can input operation instructions by operating the multifunctional key 341 and transmit the operation instructions to the master control chip 13. The master control chip 13 can realize the interaction of virtual reality according to the operation instructions. In addition, the inertial sensor arranged on the wearable device can detect the IMU data of the body part of the user, and the master control chip 13 can calculate the pose data of the body part according to the IMU data of the body part, so as to realize the spatial positioning of the user and realize the immersive experience. That is, the virtual reality device is composed of the operation handle 3, the wearable device and the virtual head-mounted device 1, and different sensors and keys are arranged in the wearable device and the operation handle 3, so that the weight of the virtual head-mounted device 1 is reduced, and the user experience is enhanced. In addition, the wearable device can be worn on the arm, waist or leg of the user, which expands the application scene range of the virtual reality device, creates use conditions for special user groups and provides implementation modes for special needs.

[0063] In an embodiment of the present application, as shown in the figure, Figure 2 And Figure 5 As shown, the virtual reality device further comprises a wearing device 4, which comprises a wearing connecting piece 29 (which can be worn on the neck of the user) and a wearing main body piece 43 detachably connected to the wearing connecting piece 29, and the wearing main body piece 43 is provided with a first camera 42 for shooting the environment image where the operation handle 3 and / or the wearable device is located; wherein the first camera 42 is in communication connection with the master control chip 13.

[0064] When the user experiences the virtual reality device, as shown in the figure, Figure 6 The first camera 42 can shoot the environment image where the operation handle 3 is located, so as to play a role in positioning the operation handle 3.

[0065] Optionally, the second inertial sensor 41 is arranged in the wearing main body piece 43 of the wearing device 4, and the second inertial sensor 41 is used for detecting the IMU data of the wearing main body piece 43, as shown in the figure,Figure 7 As shown, the master chip 13 can determine the pose data of the wearable main body 43 according to the IMU data of the wearable main body 43, and further determine the pose data of the virtual head-mounted device 1 to realize human-computer interaction. The sensors originally integrated on the virtual head-mounted device 1 are integrated in the wearable device 4, further reducing the weight of the virtual head-mounted device 1. At the same time, the sensors can more stereoscopicly collect IMU data to further improve the accuracy of the collected pose data.

[0066] In an embodiment of the present application, the wearable body comprises: a flexible band, the flexible band being provided with a containing space; and a flexible power supply device arranged in the containing space; wherein the first inertial sensor 23 is arranged in the containing space, and the flexible power supply device supplies power for the first inertial sensor 23. The flexible band is flexible, so that the wearable body can be worn on the arm or leg or waist of a user.

[0067] In another embodiment of the present application, as shown in the figure, Figure 8 The wearable body comprises: a plurality of flexible connecting bands 28; a connecting piece 29 detachably connected between adjacent two flexible connecting bands 28; and a power supply device 26 arranged in the connecting piece 29; wherein the first inertial sensor 23 is arranged on the connecting piece 29, and the power supply device 26 supplies power for the first inertial sensor 23 and the power-consuming devices such as the master chip 13 in the virtual head-mounted device 1. More weights are integrated in the wearable device 2, further reducing the weight of the virtual head-mounted device 1.

[0068] In an embodiment of the present application, the wearable device further comprises a tactile feedback sensor arranged on the wearable body; the tactile feedback sensor is used for realizing human-computer interaction according to the touch of a user. The tactile feedback sensor can simulate the real tactile experience of a human being according to the touch of a user. The sensor is used to measure the motion and position information of a user in the use process, and the information is transmitted to the master chip 13 in real time. The master chip 13 generates corresponding operations according to the information to complete human-computer interaction and immersive experience.

[0069] The basic principles of the present application are described above in combination with specific embodiments, but it should be pointed out that the advantages, advantages, effects and the like mentioned in the present application are only examples and cannot be considered as the must-have of each embodiment of the present application. In addition, the above-mentioned specific details are only for the purpose of example and understanding, and the above-mentioned details do not limit the present application to the above-mentioned specific details.

[0070] The block diagrams of the devices, apparatuses, equipment, systems referred to in this application are only illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that the connections, arrangements, configurations must be as shown in the block diagrams. These devices, apparatuses, equipment, systems can be connected, arranged, configured in any manner as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. Words such as "include," "comprise," "have," and the like, are open-ended words, and are meant to cover the meaning of "including but not limited to," and are to be interpreted using the broadest possible interpretation, and are not to be interpreted in an exclusive or exhaustive sense. The words "or" and "and" as used herein are intended to mean "and / or" unless otherwise explicitly stated. The word "such as" as used herein is intended to mean "such as but not limited to," and is to be interpreted using the broadest possible interpretation, and is not to be interpreted in an exclusive or exhaustive sense.

[0071] It is also to be noted that in the devices, apparatuses, and methods of the present application, the various components or steps can be split into further components or steps, or combined together. Such splitting and / or combining should be considered as equivalent to the present application.

Claims

1. A virtual reality device, characterized in that, include: A virtual head-mounted display device (1) includes a head-mounted device (11), a lens assembly (121) disposed in the head-mounted device (11), and a smart terminal (12) detachably connected to the head-mounted device (11). The smart terminal (12) has a built-in main control chip (13) and a display screen (14). The display screen (14) is correspondingly disposed with the lens assembly (121). Wearable device (2), the wearable device (2) includes a wearable body and a first inertial sensor (23) disposed on the wearable body. The first inertial sensor (23) is communicatively connected to the main control chip (13). The wearable body can be worn on a user's body part. The first inertial sensor (23) is used to detect the IMU data of the user's body part and transmit the IMU data to the main control chip (13). The main control chip (13) calculates the posture data of the body part based on the IMU data and realizes human-computer interaction in a virtual scene based on the posture data. The operating handle (3) includes a control handle (34), which is equipped with a multi-function button (341) and a multi-function processor (342). The multi-function processor (342) is communicatively connected to the multi-function button (341) and the main control chip (13). The multi-function processor (342) is used to receive the operation instructions input by the user through the multi-function button (341) and send the operation instructions to the main control chip (13).

2. The virtual reality device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Wearing device (4), the wearing device (4) includes a wearing connector and a wearing main body detachably connected to the wearing connector, the wearing main body is provided with a first camera device (42), the first camera device (42) is used to capture images of the environment where the operating handle (3) and / or the wearable device (2) are located; The first camera device (42) is communicatively connected to the main control chip (13).

3. The virtual reality device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The wearing device (4) also includes: A second inertial sensor (41) is disposed within the wearable main body, the second inertial sensor (41) being used to detect the user's IMU data; The second inertial sensor (41) is communicatively connected to the main control chip (13).

4. The virtual reality device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wearable device (2) also includes: The second camera device (24) is communicatively connected to the main control chip (13); The second camera device (24) is used to capture images of the user's environment and transmit the images to the main control chip (13).

5. The virtual reality device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wearable body includes: A flexible strip, wherein the flexible strip has an accommodating space; and A flexible power supply device installed within the accommodating space; The first inertial sensor (23) is disposed within the accommodating space, and the flexible power supply device supplies power to the first inertial sensor (23).

6. The virtual reality device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wearable body includes: Multiple flexible connecting strips (28); A connector (29) that can be detachably connected between two adjacent flexible connecting strips (28); The wearable device (2) further includes a power supply device (26) installed in the connector (29); The first inertial sensor (23) is mounted on the connector (29), and the power supply device (26) supplies power to the first inertial sensor (23) and the power supply device in the virtual head-mounted display device (1).

7. The virtual reality device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating handle (3) also includes: Handle housing (31), wherein the handle housing (31) is detachably connected to the control handle (34); A third inertial sensor (32) is installed on the handle housing (31). The third inertial sensor (32) is used to detect the IMU data of the operating handle (3). The third inertial sensor (32) is communicatively connected to the main control chip (13).

8. The virtual reality device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The operating handle (3) also includes: A third camera device (33) is installed on the handle housing (31), and the third camera device (33) is communicatively connected to the main control chip (13).

9. The virtual reality device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The handle housing (31) includes a grip portion (36), wherein a recess (35) is provided at the center of the grip portion (36) to receive and fix the control handle (34).

10. The virtual reality device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wearable device (2) also includes: A tactile feedback sensor is disposed on the wearable body, and the tactile feedback sensor is communicatively connected to the main control chip (13); The haptic feedback sensor is used to enable human-computer interaction based on the user's touch.

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