Operating device for game machine and game machine including same

Abstract

The present invention relates to an operating device for a game machine and a game machine including same. Specifically, according to one embodiment of the present invention, an operating device for a game machine may be provided, the operating device comprising: a frame in which an opening is formed; a base substrate disposed in the opening; a touch panel disposed above the base substrate; and a cover member disposed above the touch panel, wherein the base substrate, the touch panel, and the cover member are formed of a transparent material.

Description

Control device for a game console and a game console including the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a control device for a game console and a game console including the same.

[0002] Generally, casino gaming machines run game software, such as slot machines, to provide users with interest and entertainment. Recent casino gaming machines are equipped with various technologies to enhance the sophistication of the machines and increase the convenience of the interface.

[0003] Such casino gaming machines may include a control device. The control device can receive game input from the user and transmit it to the main board of the casino gaming machine. Conventional control devices were merely simple button types that received user input, but recently, various improvements have been made, such as including a built-in display to indicate the target of the input or to provide information related to the operation.

[0004] Additionally, the casino gaming machine may include a display device. The display device can provide the user with game screens and various information about the game. In recent years, the size of the display device has been gradually increasing to provide more information to the user, and accordingly, development is actively underway to utilize the entire front of the casino gaming machine as a display device. However, since a control device is installed in the middle of the front of the casino gaming machine and obstructs the user's view, the display device could not be placed on the lower front of the casino gaming machine.

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a control device for a game console and a game console including the same, wherein a part of the control device is formed transparently so as not to obstruct the user's view, thereby allowing a display device to be placed on the lower part of the game console body.

[0006] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0007] An operating device for a game console according to one embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned purpose comprises a frame having an opening formed therein, a base substrate disposed in the opening, a touch panel disposed on the upper part of the base substrate, and a cover member disposed on the upper part of the touch panel, wherein the base substrate, the touch panel, and the cover member are formed of a transparent material.

[0008] The above cover member may include a recess that is recessed from the upper surface of the cover member in the thickness direction of the cover member, and a light-emitting member disposed inside the cover member and irradiating light toward the recess.

[0009] The above-mentioned recesses are provided in multiple numbers and arranged to be spaced apart from each other in one direction, and the above-mentioned light-emitting parts are provided in multiple numbers and can irradiate light to each of the above-mentioned recesses.

[0010] It may further include a vibration module disposed inside the above frame and vibrating when a user touches the cover member.

[0011] The above vibration module may include a plurality of vibration members disposed inside the frame; and a connecting line connecting the plurality of vibration members to each other.

[0012] The above plurality of vibration members can vibrate when a user touches the recess.

[0013] The device further includes a button module disposed on the opening, wherein the button module may include a button frame disposed on the upper part of the cover member, and a button supported by the button frame and movable in the thickness direction of the cover member.

[0014] Additionally, a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a game machine body including a display device and an operating device extending in one direction from the display device, wherein the display device is divided into an upper display area and a lower display area by the operating device, and the operating device is formed with at least a portion of a transparent material so that a user can view the lower display area through the operating device from the upper part of the operating device.

[0015] The above display device is provided in a plurality of units, and the game console body includes a first display device, a second display device disposed below the first display device, and a case supporting the first display device and the second display device, and the operating device may extend horizontally from the display surface of the second display device.

[0016] The above operating device includes a frame extending in one direction from the display device and having an opening formed therein, a base substrate disposed in the opening, a touch panel disposed on the upper part of the base substrate, and a cover member disposed on the upper part of the touch panel, wherein the base substrate, the touch panel, and the cover member may be formed of a transparent material.

[0017] The above cover member may include a recess that is recessed from the upper surface of the cover member in the thickness direction of the cover member, and a light-emitting member disposed inside the cover member and irradiating light toward the recess.

[0018] The above-mentioned recesses are provided in multiple numbers and arranged to be spaced apart from each other in one direction, and the above-mentioned light-emitting parts are provided in multiple numbers and can irradiate light to each of the above-mentioned recesses.

[0019] The above operating device may further include a vibration module disposed inside the frame and vibrating when a user touches the cover member.

[0020] The above vibration module may include a plurality of vibration members disposed inside the frame, and connecting lines connecting the plurality of vibration members to each other.

[0021] The above plurality of vibration members can vibrate when a user touches the recess.

[0022] The above operating device further includes a button module disposed on the opening, and the button module may include a button frame disposed on the upper part of the cover member, and a button supported by the button frame and movable in the thickness direction of the cover member.

[0023] Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

[0024] According to the control device for a game console and the game console including the same according to the present invention, by forming a part of the control device transparently so as not to obstruct the user's view, there is an effect of being able to place a display device on the lower part of the game console body as well.

[0025] Meanwhile, the effects obtainable from the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 is a front view of Figure 1.

[0028] Figure 3 is a rear view of Figure 1.

[0029] Figure 4 is a plan view of the operating device of Figure 1.

[0030] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A' of Figure 4.

[0031] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the touch panel of FIG. 5.

[0032] Figure 7 is a partial enlarged view of Figure 3 with the cover removed.

[0033] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the state in which a user is using a game console according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.

[0035] When elements or layers are referred to as being "on" another element or layer, this includes cases where another layer or element is interposed directly on or in the middle of another element. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components. Shapes, sizes, ratios, angles, numbers, etc., disclosed in the drawings for describing embodiments are exemplary and therefore the invention is not limited to the depicted details.

[0036] Although terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used to describe various components, it goes without saying that these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may also be the second component within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0037] The features of each of the various embodiments of the present invention may be combined or combined with one another, either partially or wholly, and may technically enable various interlocking and operation. Each embodiment may be implemented independently of one another or may be implemented together in an associated relationship.

[0038] Specific embodiments will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0039] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a rear view of FIG. 1.

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a game machine (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a game machine body (100) and an operating device (200).

[0041] The game console main body (100) can run game software, such as a slot machine, to provide the user with a game screen and various information about the game. The game console main body (100) may include a case (110), a first display device (120), and a second display device (130).

[0042] The case (110) can form the overall exterior of the game console (10). The case (110) can be formed to extend from the ground in a third direction (D3). The case (110) can be formed in a roughly rectangular shape having a short side in the first direction (D1) and a long side in the third direction (D3). The first direction (D1) can be a direction horizontal to the ground, and the third direction (D3) can be a direction perpendicular to the ground.

[0043] A placement surface for arranging a first display device (120) and a second display device (130) may be formed on the entire surface of the case (110). The placement surface may be formed to correspond to the shape of the first display device (120) and the second display device (130). For example, if the first display device (120) and the second display device (130) are flat, the placement surface may also be formed in a flat shape, and if the first display device (120) and the second display device (130) are curved, the placement surface may also be formed in a curved shape. If the first display device (120) is curved and the second display device is flat, the upper region of the placement surface may be formed in a curved shape, and the lower region of the placement surface may be formed in a flat shape.

[0044] A mounting space (111) may be formed inside the case (110). A plurality of printed circuit boards for operating the game console (10) may be arranged in the mounting space (111) of the case (110). A case opening is formed on the back of the case (110), and the case opening may communicate with the mounting space (111) and the outside of the case (110). A cover (170) may be detachably coupled to the case opening, and the mounting space (111) may be closed by the cover (170) being coupled to the case opening.

[0045] The first display device (120) is positioned in the upper area of ​​the placement surface of the case (110) and can provide the user with a game screen and various information about the game. The first display device (120) may be a light-emitting display device such as an organic light-emitting display device using an organic light-emitting diode, a quantum dot light-emitting display device including a quantum dot light-emitting layer, an inorganic light-emitting display device including an inorganic semiconductor, and a micro light-emitting display device using a micro light-emitting diode (LED).

[0046] The planar shape of the first display device (120) may have a rectangular shape such as a rectangle, or may be formed in a curved shape in which a part is formed as a curved surface. Each of the corners of the first display device (120) may have a right-angled planar shape or a rounded planar shape. The first display device (120) may include two short sides arranged in a first direction (D1) and two long sides arranged in a third direction (D3).

[0047] The first display device (120) may include a display area and a non-display area. The planar shape of the display area may follow the shape of the first display device (120). For example, if the planar shape of the first display device (120) is rectangular, the planar shape of the display area may also be rectangular.

[0048] The display area may be an area that includes multiple pixels to display an image. The non-display area may be an area that does not include pixels and therefore does not display an image. The non-display area may be positioned around the display area. The non-display area may be positioned to surround the display area, but the embodiments of this specification are not limited thereto. The display area may be partially surrounded by the non-display area.

[0049] The second display device (130) is positioned in the lower area of ​​the placement surface of the case (110) and can provide the user with a game screen and various information about the game. The second display device (130) may be a light-emitting display device such as an organic light-emitting display device using an organic light-emitting diode, a quantum dot light-emitting display device including a quantum dot light-emitting layer, an inorganic light-emitting display device including an inorganic semiconductor, and a micro light-emitting display device using a micro light-emitting diode (LED).

[0050] The planar shape of the second display device (130) may have a rectangular shape, such as a rectangle. Each of the corners of the second display device (130) may have a right-angled planar shape or a rounded planar shape. The second display device (130) may include two short sides arranged in a first direction (D1) and two long sides arranged in a third direction (D3).

[0051] The second display device (130) may include a display area and a non-display area. The planar shape of the display area may follow the shape of the second display device (130). For example, if the planar shape of the second display device (130) is rectangular, the planar shape of the display area may also be rectangular.

[0052] The display area may be an area that includes multiple pixels to display an image. The non-display area may be an area that does not include pixels and therefore does not display an image. The non-display area may be positioned around the display area. The non-display area may be positioned to surround the display area, but the embodiments of this specification are not limited thereto. The display area may be partially surrounded by the non-display area.

[0053] The display area of ​​the second display device (130) can be divided into an upper display area and a lower display area by the operating device (200).

[0054] FIG. 4 is a plan view of the operating device of FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A' of FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the touch panel of FIG. 5.

[0055] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6, the control device (200) can receive game operation input from a user and transmit it to the game console body (100). The control device (200) may be formed to extend horizontally from the display surface of the second display device (130). The control device (200) may include a frame (210), a base substrate (220), a touch panel (230), a cover member (240), a vibration module (250), and a button module (260).

[0056] The frame (210) can form the overall appearance of the operating device (200). The planar shape of the frame (210) can have a rectangular shape, such as a rectangle. The frame (210) can be formed such that two long sides are arranged side by side in the first direction (D1) and two short sides are arranged side by side in the second direction (D2). An opening can be formed in the center of the frame (210). The frame (210) is formed to extend horizontally from the middle of the display surface of the second display device (130) so as to divide the display area of ​​the second display device (130) into an upper display area and a lower display area.

[0057] A base substrate (220) may be placed in an opening of the frame (210). The base substrate (220) may be formed to a size corresponding to the opening of the frame (210) and placed to close the opening of the frame (210). The bottom surface of the base substrate (220) may be located on the same surface as the bottom surface of the frame (210).

[0058] The base substrate (220) may be made of an insulating material such as glass, quartz, or polymer resin. The base substrate (220) may be a rigid substrate or a flexible substrate capable of bending, folding, rolling, etc. The base substrate (220) may be formed of a transparent material.

[0059] A touch panel (230) may be placed on top of a base substrate (220). The touch panel (230) may include sensor electrodes for detecting a user's touch in a capacitive manner and touch wiring connecting the pads and the sensor electrodes. For example, the touch panel (230) may detect a user's touch in a self-capacitance manner or a mutual capacitance manner. The touch panel (230) may be formed of a transparent material.

[0060] FIG. 6 illustrates a touch panel (230) formed in a two-layer mutual capacitance manner, comprising driving electrodes (TE), sensing electrodes (RE), and connecting portions (BE) connecting the driving electrodes (TE).

[0061] Referring to this, connections (BE) may be formed on the base substrate (220). The connections (BE) may be formed from a stacked structure of aluminum and titanium (Ti / Al / Ti), a stacked structure of aluminum and ITO (ITO / Al / ITO), an APC alloy, and a stacked structure of APC alloy and ITO (ITO / APC / ITO), but are not limited thereto. For example, the connections (BE) may be formed from a single layer of molybdenum (Mo), titanium (Ti), copper (Cu), aluminum (Al), or ITO.

[0062] A first sensing insulating film (TINS1) is formed on the connection portions (BE). The first sensing insulating film (TINS1) may be formed of an inorganic film, for example, a silicon nitride layer, a silicon oxynitride layer, a silicon oxide layer, a titanium oxide layer, or an aluminum oxide layer.

[0063] Driving electrodes (TE) and sensing electrodes (RE) may be formed on the first sensing insulating film (TINS1). The driving electrodes (TE) and sensing electrodes (RE) may be formed from a stacked structure of aluminum and titanium (Ti / Al / Ti), a stacked structure of aluminum and ITO (ITO / Al / ITO), an APC alloy, and a stacked structure of APC alloy and ITO (ITO / APC / ITO), but are not limited thereto. For example, the driving electrodes (TE) and sensing electrodes (RE) may be formed from a single layer of molybdenum (Mo), titanium (Ti), copper (Cu), aluminum (Al), or ITO.

[0064] Contact holes may be formed in the first sensing insulating film (TINS1) to penetrate the first sensing insulating film (TINS1) and expose connection portions (BE). Driving electrodes (TE) may be connected to the connection portions (BE) through the contact holes.

[0065] A second sensing insulating film (TINS2) is formed on the driving electrodes (TE) and the sensing electrodes (RE). The second sensing insulating film (TINS2) can serve to flatten the step difference caused by the driving electrodes (TE), the sensing electrodes (RE), and the connection portions (BE). The second sensing insulating film (TINS2) can be formed from an organic film such as an acrylic resin, an epoxy resin, a phenolic resin, a polyamide resin, or a polyimide resin.

[0066] Connection portions (BE) connecting adjacent driving electrodes (TE) are disposed on a base substrate (220), and driving electrodes (TE) and sensing electrodes (RE) can be disposed on a first sensing insulating film (TINS1). Thus, driving electrodes (TE) and sensing electrodes (RE) are electrically separated at their intersections, sensing electrodes (RE) are electrically connected in one direction, and driving electrodes (TE) can be electrically connected in the other direction.

[0067] The cover member (240) may be placed on the upper surface of the touch panel (230). The cover member (240) may cover the entire upper surface of the touch panel (230) to protect the touch panel (230) from external impact. The upper surface of the cover member (240) may be located on the same surface as the upper surface of the frame (210). The cover member (240) may be formed of a transparent material. The cover member (240) may include a recess (241) and a light-emitting part (242).

[0068] The recess (241) may be formed to be recessed from the upper surface of the cover member (240) in the thickness direction of the cover member (240). The planar shape of the recess (241) may be rectangular. In other words, the recess (241) may be provided as a rectangular groove that is recessed in the third direction (D3) from the upper surface of the cover member (240). Multiple recesses (241) may be provided, and the multiple recesses (241) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the first direction (D1) from the upper surface of the cover member (240). The recess (241) may serve to allow the user to easily recognize the area that the user needs to touch.

[0069] The light-emitting part (242) may be placed inside the cover member (240). For example, the light-emitting part (242) may be placed at the long edge of the cover member (240). The light-emitting part (242) may be provided in multiple numbers and arranged to be spaced apart in the first direction (D1) from the long edge of the cover member (240). The multiple light-emitting parts (242) may be arranged to correspond to each of the multiple recesses (241). The light-emitting parts (242) may be powered by a separate external power source and irradiate light onto the recesses (241). The light irradiated from the light-emitting parts (242) is focused on the recesses (241), thereby allowing the user to more easily recognize the area that needs to be touched.

[0070] The vibration module (250) is positioned inside the frame (210) and can vibrate when a user touches the cover member (240). In other words, the vibration module (250) can vibrate when a user touches the recess (241) of the cover member (240). The vibration module (250) may include a vibration member (251) and a connecting line (252).

[0071] The vibration members (251) may be provided as general vibration actuators and may be provided in multiple numbers. Multiple vibration members (251) may be arranged spaced apart from each other inside the frame (210). Multiple vibration members (251) may be arranged inside each corner of the frame (210). For example, the multiple vibration members (251) may include a first vibration member, a second vibration member, a third vibration member, and a fourth vibration member. The first vibration member may be placed at the upper left corner of the frame (210) in FIG. 4, and the second vibration member may be placed at the upper right corner of the frame (210) in FIG. 4. Additionally, the third vibration member may be placed at the lower right corner of the frame (210) in FIG. 4, and the fourth vibration member may be placed at the lower left corner of the frame (210) in FIG. 4. In this embodiment, it is described that a plurality of vibration members (251) are provided in four and placed at each corner of the frame (210), but is not limited thereto.

[0072] A connecting line (252) can connect multiple vibrating members (251) to each other. The connecting line (252) can be provided as a general wire and can connect multiple vibrating members (251) to each other inside the frame (210). The connecting line (252) can connect multiple vibrating members (251) so that multiple vibrating members (251) can vibrate at the same time.

[0073] The button module (260) may be placed on the upper part of the cover member (240). The button module (260) may be touched by the user to perform game operations at any event during game progress. The button module (260) may receive game operation input from the user. The button module (260) may include a button frame (261) and a button (262).

[0074] The button frame (261) may be positioned on the upper part of the cover member (240) and may be spaced apart from the recess (241). For example, the button frame (261) may be spaced apart in a first direction (D1) from the recess (241) positioned on the far right of the plurality of recesses (241) in FIG. 4. The button frame (261) may be formed to have a roughly circular planar shape and may have a placement hole formed in the center for placing a button (262).

[0075] The button (262) is supported by the button frame (261) and may be positioned to protrude in the upward direction of the button frame (261). The button (262) may be supported by the button frame (261) so as to be movable in the thickness direction of the cover member (240). In other words, the button (262) may be supported by the button frame (261) so as to be movable in the third direction (D3). An elastic member (not shown) may be disposed at the bottom of the button (262), and the button (262), which is moved downward by a user's touch, may be moved upward again by the elastic member.

[0076] Figure 7 is a partial enlarged view of Figure 3 with the cover removed.

[0077] The game console body (100) may further include a first printed circuit board (140), a second printed circuit board (150), and a third printed circuit board (160), the touch panel (230) of the operating device (200) may further include a fourth printed circuit board (231), the vibration module (250) of the operating device (200) may further include a fifth printed circuit board (253), and the button module (260) of the operating device (200) may further include a sixth printed circuit board (263).

[0078] Referring to FIG. 7, the first printed circuit board (140) can be placed in the mounting space (111) inside the case (110). The first printed circuit board (140) serves as the main printed circuit board of the game console (10) and can control the overall operation of the game console (10). The first printed circuit board (140) can be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board (150), the third printed circuit board (160), the fourth printed circuit board (231), the fifth printed circuit board (253), and the sixth printed circuit board (263).

[0079] The second printed circuit board (150) can be placed in the mounting space (111) inside the case (110). The second printed circuit board (150) can be connected to the first display device (120) to control the operation of the first display device (120). The second printed circuit board (150) can control the operation of the first display device (120) by means of an electrical signal transmitted from the first printed circuit board (140) to provide the user with a game screen and game information, etc.

[0080] The third printed circuit board (160) can be placed in the mounting space (111) inside the case (110). The third printed circuit board (160) can be connected to the second display device (130) to control the operation of the second display device (130). The third printed circuit board (160) can control the operation of the second display device (130) by means of an electrical signal transmitted from the first printed circuit board (140) to provide the user with a game screen and game information, etc.

[0081] The fourth printed circuit board (231) can be placed in the mounting space (111) inside the case (110). The fourth printed circuit board (231) can be connected to a touch panel (230) to receive user operation inputs input to the touch panel (230). The fourth printed circuit board (231) can be connected to the touch panel (230) by a separate connecting member. User operation inputs received by the fourth printed circuit board (231) can be transmitted to the first printed circuit board (140). Based on the user operation inputs transmitted to the first printed circuit board (140), the first printed circuit board (140) can control the operation of the game console (10).

[0082] The fifth printed circuit board (253) can be placed in the mounting space (111) inside the case (110). The fifth printed circuit board (253) is connected to the vibration module (250) and can operate the vibration module (250) when a user operation is input to the touch panel (230). The fifth printed circuit board (253) receives an electrical signal regarding the user operation input to the touch panel (230) from the first printed circuit board (140) and can vibrate the vibration module (250) when the user touches the touch panel (230). For example, when the user touches the recess (241), the touch panel (230) placed below the recess (241) detects the user's touch, and the fourth printed circuit board (231) can receive the user's operation input and transmit it to the first printed circuit board (140). The first printed circuit board (140) transmits user operation input to the fifth printed circuit board (253), and the fifth printed circuit board (253) receives user operation input transmitted from the first printed circuit board (140) and can operate the vibration module (250). The fifth printed circuit board (253) can be connected to the vibration module (250) by a separate connecting member.

[0083] The sixth printed circuit board (263) can be placed in the mounting space (111) inside the case (110). The sixth printed circuit board (263) can be connected to a button module (260) to receive user operation inputs input to the button module (260). The sixth printed circuit board (263) can be connected to the button module (260) by a separate connecting member. User operation inputs received by the sixth printed circuit board (263) can be transmitted to the first printed circuit board (140). Based on the user operation inputs transmitted to the first printed circuit board (140), the first printed circuit board (140) can control the operation of the game console (10).

[0084] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the state in which a user is using a game console according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] Referring to FIG. 8, the user can enjoy the game while looking at the game screen and information about the game displayed on the first display device (120) and the second display device (130) of the game console (10). The user's first line of sight (VL1) is the line of sight of the user looking at the first display device (120), and the second line of sight (VL2) may be the line of sight of the user looking at the lower display area among the display areas of the second display device (120).

[0086] In a game machine (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention, since a part of the control device (200) is formed transparently, the lower display area of ​​the second display device (120) can be seen even when the user's gaze is in the second line of sight (VL2). Therefore, in a game machine (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention, a display device can be placed on the placement surface of the case (110) that is located below the control device (200). In conclusion, a game machine (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention can install a display device on the entire placement surface of the case (110).

[0087] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical concept or essential features thereof. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

Claims

1. A frame in which an opening is formed; A base substrate disposed in the above-mentioned opening; A touch panel disposed on the upper part of the base substrate; and It includes a cover member disposed on the upper part of the above touch panel, and The base substrate, the touch panel, and the cover member are formed of a transparent material. Control device for game consoles.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above cover member is, A recess formed by being recessed from the upper surface of the cover member in the thickness direction of the cover member; and A light-emitting member disposed inside the above-mentioned cover member and irradiating light toward the above-mentioned recess, comprising Control device for game consoles.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above-mentioned depressions are provided in multiple numbers and arranged to be spaced apart from each other in one direction, and The above-mentioned light-emitting part is provided in a plurality of numbers to irradiate light onto each of the above-mentioned recesses. Control device for game consoles.

4. In Paragraph 2, A vibration module further comprising a vibration module disposed inside the above frame and vibrating when a user touches the cover member. Control device for game consoles.

5. In Paragraph 4, The above vibration module is, A plurality of vibration members disposed inside the above frame; and including connecting lines connecting the plurality of vibration members, Control device for game consoles.

6. In Paragraph 5, The plurality of vibration members above vibrate when a user touches the recessed portion, Control device for game consoles.

7. In Paragraph 1, It further includes a button module disposed on the above opening, and The above button module is, A button frame positioned on the upper part of the above cover member; and A button supported by the button frame and movable in the thickness direction of the cover member, Control device for game consoles.

8. A game console body including a display device; and It includes an operating device extending in one direction from the above-mentioned display device, and The above display device is divided into an upper display area and a lower display area by the above operating device, and The above operating device is formed of at least a portion of a transparent material so that a user can view the lower display area through the operating device from the top of the operating device. Game console.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above display device is provided in multiple numbers, and The above game console main body is, First display device; A second display device disposed at the lower part of the first display device; and It includes a case supporting the first display device and the second display device, The above operating device extends horizontally from the display surface of the second display device, Game console.

10. In Paragraph 8, The above operating device is, A frame extending in one direction from the above-mentioned display device and having an opening formed therein; A base substrate disposed in the above-mentioned opening; A touch panel disposed on the upper part of the base substrate; and It includes a cover member disposed on the upper part of the above touch panel, and The base substrate, the touch panel, and the cover member are formed of a transparent material. Game console.

11. In Paragraph 10, The above cover member is, A recess formed by being recessed from the upper surface of the cover member in the thickness direction of the cover member; and A light-emitting member disposed inside the above-mentioned cover member and irradiating light toward the above-mentioned recess, comprising Game console.

12. In Paragraph 11, The above-mentioned depressions are provided in multiple numbers and arranged to be spaced apart from each other in one direction, and The above-mentioned light-emitting part is provided in a plurality of numbers to irradiate light onto each of the above-mentioned recesses. Game console.

13. In Paragraph 11, The above operating device is, A vibration module further comprising a vibration module disposed inside the above frame and vibrating when a user touches the cover member. Game console.

14. In Paragraph 13, The above vibration module is, A plurality of vibration members disposed inside the above frame; and including connecting lines connecting the plurality of vibration members, Game console.

15. In Paragraph 14, The plurality of vibration members above vibrate when a user touches the recessed portion, Game console.

16. In Paragraph 10, The above operating device is, It further includes a button module disposed on the above opening, and The above button module is, A button frame positioned on the upper part of the above cover member; and A button supported by the button frame and movable in the thickness direction of the cover member, Game console.

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