Game Controller Dual Wired Wireless Communication Module

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Solution Overview

Problem

Most game controllers have limited usage scenarios due to monotonous charging and connection methods, restricting their versatility in interaction with mobile devices.

Innovation Solution

A game controller design featuring a handle body with integrated operation interfaces, communication modules (both wireless and wired), control circuits, and batteries, allowing for power reception and communication with mobile devices, even when not directly connected, and enabling charging and control via separate handle bodies, expanding usage scenarios.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the game controller uses wired connection for charging and communication, then the connection stability is improved, but the usage versatility deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidusage scenarios
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The game controller is designed with dual communication capabilities: both wired connection (via connection portion) and wireless connection (via communication module with antenna). This allows the controller to adapt to different usage scenarios - wired mode provides stable connection for charging and data transmission, while wireless mode enables greater versatility and mobility. The system can switch between these modes based on operational needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Use of energy by moving object

If the game controller requires direct electrical connection for power supply, then the power transmission efficiency is improved, but the operational flexibility deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower transmission efficiencyVSAvoidoperational flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The control circuit acts as an intermediary that manages power distribution intelligently. When wired connection is established, the control circuit enables charging through the connection portion. When wireless connection is used, the control circuit manages power consumption of the wireless communication module and antenna. This intermediary control allows the system to maintain operational flexibility while optimizing power transmission efficiency in each mode.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the game controller integrates both wireless and wired communication modules, then the usage versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveusage scenariosVSAvoidcommunication module structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wired communication interface and wireless communication module are merged into a single integrated communication system managed by one control circuit. The connection portion for wired communication and the communication module with antenna for wireless communication share common control logic and power management, reducing the overall system complexity despite having dual communication capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11369869B2Game controller
Publication Date: 2022.06.28 DEXIN CORP
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AI summary

A game controller includes a first handle body. The first handle body includes a first operation interface, a first connection portion, a first control circuit, a first battery, and a first communication module. The first operation interface is electrically connected to the first connection portion. The first communication module includes a first wireless communication circuit and a first wired communication circuit. The first control circuit is electrically connected to the first communication module, the first battery, the first operation interface and the first connection portion. The first mobile device is disposed at a side of the first handle body. When the first mobile device is electrically connected to the first connection portion of the first handle body, the first control circuit turns on the first wired communication circuit of the first communication module to communicate with the first mobile device by the first connection portion.