Secondary display module for handheld consoles

Abstract

The invention relates to a secondary display module for handheld consoles (7), a hardware solution developed to provide access to notifications, maps, notes or guide content without interrupting the application and game experience, used in the field of low power secondary display technology in portable handheld consoles (7).

Description

1 TARIFF Secondary display module for handheld consoles Technical Area The invention is in the field of low-power secondary display technology for portable handheld consoles. Used to provide access to notifications, maps, 5 without interrupting the app and game experience. a hardware solution developed to provide access to notes or guide content, This relates to the secondary display module for handheld consoles. State of the Art Nowadays, handheld consoles are generally used to display notifications, maps, or additional information. The main screen is used. This has two main shortcomings: 10  Separating the Game and Application Experience: The user can separate a game and application experience while using the handheld console. When you want to see notifications or contacts, you have to exit the main app or close the screen. It has to be divided. This disrupts the flow of usage.  Power Consumption: Always-on display (LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)) Screen) / OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) high 15 It consumes energy. This shortens the limited battery life of handheld consoles.  Difficulty with External Solutions: Some users require a second device (phone, tablet) You can track additional information using this method, but it also reduces ease of use. As a result, current methods either negatively impact user experience or reduce battery life. It shortens. 20 In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions being the subject of discussion... Due to its shortcomings, an improvement is needed in the relevant technical field. It has been made. Purpose of the Invention 25 2 The invention was created by drawing inspiration from existing situations and overcoming the aforementioned drawbacks. It aims to solve the problem. The main purpose of the invention is to create a low-power, e-ink drive that can be attached to the rear surface of a handheld console. The aim is to offer a secondary display module based on Electronic Ink. Another aim of the invention is to minimize the negative impact on battery life by allowing game and application screens to be displayed without splitting. The goal is to enable unbiased access to secondary information. Another aim of the invention is that, thanks to the e-ink panel, the screen only needs power at the moment of change. The goal is to consume it, thus allowing for a waiting period of weeks. Another purpose of the invention is to control only the changing area with partial refresh control. renewing it will thus both increase speed and minimize power consumption. It is downloading. Another aim of the invention is low-power RAM (Random Access Memory). (Memory) allows the last screenshot to be stored; this ensures the screen remains constantly powered. It is about protecting the information without spending money. The last screenshot is on the secondary display module. This is the last content displayed. In other words, the main screen image is not saved. Low power RAM, e-ink 15 By maintaining the last status displayed on the panel, the screen shows the same image without consuming energy. It provides protection. This ensures that the latest information remains visible on the secondary screen even when the device is turned off. It continues. Another purpose of the invention is for the microcontroller to manage the data stream coming from the console, It displays information such as notifications or maps in the correct format on the screen. 20 Another purpose of the invention is to allow the module to be easily attached thanks to the magnetic cover. It is the removal of EMR (Electromagnetic Resonance Layer). Note-taking is enabled with stylus support via the Electromagnetic Resonance (EMR) layer. This feature can also be added. To achieve the objectives described above, the application and gaming experience is 25 Uninterrupted access to notifications, maps, notes, or guide content. A secondary display module for handheld consoles has been developed, enabling the following: - partial refresh, information regarding the update made by the control chip is transmitted. e-ink type screen panel that consumes energy only when the screen is being changed. 3 - the display panel where the data processed by the microcontroller is sent. a partial refresh control chip that replaces the changing part, - the image on the screen panel is stored in memory and processed by the microcontroller. low-power RAM where data is temporarily stored, - Manual 5 that controls data flow between the display panel and low-power RAM. a microcontroller that processes notification and data information from the console, - by connecting to the handheld console, it provides power and data transfer from the handheld console. power and data cable It includes. A preferred configuration of the invention is to mount the secondary display module on the back of the handheld console. It includes a magnetic cover that allows it to be attached. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. This becomes clearer thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures. This will be understood, and therefore the evaluation should also take these forms and detailed explanations into consideration. It needs to be done by taking precautions. 15 Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1 is a representative drawing of the interior of the secondary display module, which is the subject of this invention. Figure 2 shows the secondary display module, which is the subject of the invention, attached to the rear of its additional console. It is a representative drawing of its condition. Description of Part References 20 1. Screen panel 2. Partial refresh control chip 3. Low power RAM 4. Microcontroller 5. Magnetic cover 25 4 6. Power and data cable 7. Handheld console Detailed Description of the Invention In this detailed description, the preferred configurations of the module in question are listed only. This is explained to facilitate a better understanding of the subject. 5 In the field of low power consumption secondary screen technology in portable handheld consoles (7) used to provide access to notifications, maps, and other applications without interrupting the app or game experience. a hardware solution developed to provide access to notes or guide content, The secondary display module for handheld consoles (7) includes the following elements: - screen panel (1), 10 - partial refresh control chip (2), - low power RAM (3), - microcontroller (4), - magnetic cover (5), - power and data cable (6). 15 Display panel (1), low power display, energy consumption only during changeover. It has the following features. The screen panel (1) is preferably e-ink (Electronic Ink / Electronic It is an ink type screen. The partial refresh control chip (2) is only on the screen panel (1). It renews the changing part, saves energy. Low power RAM (3), stores the image in memory. The amount provides storage without constantly consuming energy. The microcontroller (4) manages the data flow, 20 It provides control between the display panel (1) and the low-power RAM (3). Magnetic cover (5), It enables easy attachment and detachment of the secondary display module to the handheld console (7). Power and data The cable (6) connects to the handheld console (7) to provide power supply and data transfer. The operating principle of the secondary display module, which is the subject of the invention, is based on low power consumption with secondary display. It is based on providing access to information. The working principle of the invention is as follows: 25  Firstly, thanks to the magnetic cover (5), the user can manually attach the secondary display module. It easily attaches to the back of the console (7). This allows for quick and tool-free installation.  The second display module is supplied with electrical energy via the power and data cable (6). is provided from the console (7).  When a connection is established with the handheld console (7), the microcontroller (4) is connected to the main system. It processes incoming notifications and data information.  The processed data is temporarily stored on low-power RAM (3) and partial 5 The refresh is sent to the control chip (2).  The partial refresh control chip (2) updates the energy by only updating the changing area. It saves space. For example, when a small area of ​​the map changes, the entire screen changes. It is not refreshed. The changing area expression refers to the content displayed in the secondary screen module. It refers to the differentiated area within it. This change is not related to the main screen; 10 It is entirely about updating the data sent to the secondary display module. For example, the "map" mentioned here is taken from the game engine or system. Simplified mini map sent to the secondary screen module screen panel (1) This is data. This map only shows the player's location or immediate surroundings. When it changes, thanks to partial refresh control, the entire screen panel (1) is replaced with 15 Only this small area is updated. This technical specification is inherent to the nature of the e-ink screen. It minimizes energy consumption appropriately.  After updating the partial refresh control chip (2), this information changes the field It is transferred to the screen panel (1) to update.  If the user wishes, an e-ink type screen panel can be installed directly with an optional EMR layer (1) 20 Notes can be taken on it. These notes can be stored via the microcontroller (4). The secondary display module, which is the subject of the invention, allows users to stream games and applications. It allows uninterrupted access to notifications, map, or contact content. Available Unlike LCD / OLED solutions, it consumes very little energy and the handheld console's battery... It does not wear out. In addition, thanks to its modular structure, it can be adapted to any handheld console (7). 25 Within the scope of the invention, the main screen and the secondary screen module of the handheld console (7) are separated from each other. It operates in a functionally separated manner. The user constantly uses their hands while playing the game. He is looking at the console's (7) main screen, and this screen only contains game content. This shows. Meanwhile, the system works in the background to display notifications, maps, or helper images. It redirects the information to the secondary screen module. A change on the main screen (e.g., 30) This change only applies to the main scene (game scene, character movement, animations). 6 It affects the screen and the elements of the secondary screen module, which is the subject of the invention, are the screen. panel (1), partial refresh control chip (2), low power RAM (3) and microcontroller (4) It does not interfere with the image on the main screen. However, receiving notifications and the map... updating the information or changing the helpful data provided to the user In this case, the change occurs in the secondary display module, and at this point, micro 5 The controller (4) activates, processes the relevant data, stores it on low-power RAM (3) and e- It transfers the ink (electronic ink) to the screen panel (1). The user continues to look at the home screen while playing the game; when a notification arrives, they activate the device. It doesn't have to be translated completely. The aim of the invention is to allow the user to translate it with a short movement if they wish. The aim is to enable access to information by looking at the back surface. This usage is optional, not mandatory. 10 It is connected and does not interrupt the gaming experience. Alternatively, the user can slightly adjust the device. By tilting or quickly glancing at the back surface, you can see the secondary display module on the display panel. (1) can check the information. As a result, the invention includes the main screen of the handheld console (7) and the screen of the secondary screen module. panel (1) is divided into tasks: main screen high performance, constantly changing game 15 while presenting its image; the secondary display module display panel (1) has low power consumption, It displays static or semi-static information. E-ink display panel (1), partial refresh control chip (2), low power RAM (3) and microcontroller (4) are only secondary display It serves the operation of the module's display panel (1) and the main hand console (7) which is the screen. It does not interfere with the screen's operating principle. This separation ensures both energy efficiency and 20 This makes the user experience seamless.

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. Access notifications, maps, and notes without interrupting the app and game experience. or secondary screen for handheld consoles (7) which provides access to guide content. It is a module, and its feature is: - Information about the update made by the partial refresh control chip (2) is transmitted, 5 e-ink type screen panel (1) which consumes energy only at the moment of screen change. - the display panel (1) to which the data processed in the microcontroller (4) is sent partial refresh control chip (2), which only renews the changed part, - stored in memory of the image on the display panel (1) processed in the microcontroller (4) low-power RAM (3), where data is temporarily stored, 10 - controls the data flow between the display panel (1) and the low-power RAM (3), microcontroller that processes notification and data information from handheld console (7) (4), - by connecting to the handheld console (7), power supply and data from the handheld console (7) power and data cable (6) 15 It includes.

2. Secondary display module conforming to Claim 1; its characteristic is that the secondary display module is handheld. It includes a magnetic cover (5) that allows it to be attached to the back of the console (7).

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