Deformable Ring Controller Attachment for Novel Game Input
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional game controller attachments only allow for standard operations and do not enable novel operation methods.
Innovation Solution
A ring-shaped apparatus with an elastically deformable portion that detects deformation and transmits data to the game controller, allowing for novel operations through deformation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the attachment portion is positioned on the main portion closer to the central axis of the ring, then the possibility of the game controller contacting other objects is reduced, but the ease of attachment may be worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment portion is positioned on the inner circumferential surface of the main body, changing the spatial dimension of attachment from external to internal. This allows the game controller to be attached facing the inner side of the ring-shaped portion, reducing contact with external objects while maintaining accessibility for attachment operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the ring-shaped portion is made elastically deformable to enable novel operations, then the versatility of operations is improved, but the reliability of maintaining attachment may be worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The ring-shaped portion is designed with an elastic member that can be deformed by user operations, allowing novel interaction methods. The protruding portion provides structural support to maintain the overall shape and ensure stable attachment of the game controller, even when the ring is deformed during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The ring-shaped portion transitions from a static structure to a dynamic one that can be deformed during operation. The elastic member allows the ring to respond to user input through deformation while the protruding portion maintains attachment stability throughout the deformation process.
3Reliability
If the attachment portion is located on the inner side relative to the outer edge of the ring, then the possibility of the game controller contacting other objects is reduced, but the ease of manufacture may be worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The main body is segmented into distinct functional portions: the ring-shaped portion for deformation operations, the protruding portion for structural support, and the attachment portion for game controller connection. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, with the attachment portion specifically positioned on the inner circumferential surface to reduce contact while maintaining manufacturability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to perform novel operations by deforming the apparatus with a game controller, reducing the risk of contact and detachment, and facilitating easier attachment and orientation.
Implementation Method 1
at least a part of which is elastically deformable
Implementation Method 2
The detector is configured to detect deformation of the ring-shaped portion
Data Source
AI summary
An example of an apparatus includes a ring-shaped portion, a detector and a main portion. At least a part of the ring-shaped portion is elastically deformable. The detector detects deformation of the ring-shaped portion. The main portion is secured to the ring-shaped portion. The main portion includes an attachment portion, a terminal and a transmitter. A game controller can be attached to the attachment portion. The terminal is for electrical connection with the game controller. The transmitter transmits data regarding a detection result of the detector to the game controller through the terminal.