Dual-Unit Game Controller for Separate Motion and Direction Input
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional game controllers with separate right and left units lack flexibility in operation, limiting players to conventional input methods and preventing new forms of gameplay that could utilize separate hand movements.
Innovation Solution
A game controller comprising two connected units with a flexible cable, where one unit generates operation data based on motion and the other on direction input, allowing wireless transmission of data to a computer for enhanced flexibility in gameplay.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional game controller is separated into right and left units, then each unit can be held independently by hands, but the controller cannot realize new operations and lacks operational flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is divided into two independent control units (first control unit and second control unit) that can be held separately by each hand. Each unit has its own operation data generation section, allowing independent operation while maintaining connection through a flexible cable. This segmentation enables new operations where each hand can control different aspects of the game simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimension of control by allowing separate hand movements to generate operation data. The first control unit detects motion in three-dimensional space while the second control unit detects directional input, creating a multi-dimensional control space that expands beyond conventional single-controller operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If two control units are connected by a flexible cable, then separate hand movements can be detected, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible cable serves multiple functions: it physically connects the two control units, transmits operation data between them, and allows relative movement between units while maintaining electrical connection. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components and simplifies the overall system structure despite the dual-unit design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functionality of two separate controllers into a single integrated system where both control units work together to provide enhanced control capabilities. The transmission section in one unit consolidates the data output, and both units share the same communication protocol with the game apparatus, reducing system complexity through functional integration.
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AI summary
A first control unit includes a first operation data generation section for generating first operation data in accordance with a motion of a first control unit body included in the first control unit. A second control unit includes a second operation data generation section for generating second operation data in accordance with a direction input operation performed by a player or a motion of a second control unit body included in the second control unit. Further, one of the first control unit and the second control unit includes a transmission section for transmitting the first operation data and the second operation data to a computer at a predetermined timing.