Gaming Controller Adaptable Input Modules Ring Network
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gaming controllers have fixed input device positions, making it difficult for users to customize or replace input devices, leading to hardware wear and tear, and requiring replacement of the entire controller, resulting in system downtime and high costs.
Innovation Solution
A gaming controller with adaptable input modules that can be quickly removed, replaced, and repositioned without additional configuration steps, utilizing a ring network for data communication and section determination based on module type and existing data, allowing seamless interaction with gaming consoles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If input devices are fixed in specific locations on a monolithic controller, then the controller structure is simple and reliable, but users cannot customize input positions and hardware wear out rapidly requiring full controller replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is divided into a central controller unit and multiple separable input modules (analog sticks, d-pads, buttons) that can be independently removed and repositioned. Each input module connects to the central controller through a connection interface, allowing users to customize controller layouts by attaching different modules to different input positions without replacing the entire controller.
2Reliability
If the entire gaming controller is replaced when hardware components wear out, then reliability is restored, but system downtime increases and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
Worn or damaged input modules can be individually extracted from the controller and replaced with fresh modules. The connection interface allows for quick detachment and attachment of input modules, enabling users to replace only the specific worn component rather than the entire controller, thus minimizing system downtime and replacement costs.
3Ease of operation
If input modules are made separable and repositionable, then user customization and hardware replacement become easy, but data communication complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A universal connection interface is designed that handles both electrical connections and data communication functions. The connection interface includes electrical connection elements that automatically establish data communication when input modules are attached, eliminating the need for separate configuration steps. The system universally supports different input module types (analog sticks, d-pads, buttons) through the same interface and communication protocol.
4Measurement precision
If additional configuration steps are required when repositioning input modules, then data accuracy is ensured, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects the type of each input module through the connection interface and configures the data communication parameters without user intervention. When input modules are attached or repositioned, the connection interface automatically establishes the appropriate data format and communication protocol based on the module type, ensuring data accuracy while maintaining ease of operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A gaming controller is provided. The gaming controller includes a controller; a plurality of input positions; and a plurality of input modules, each input module configured to receive user input to the gaming controller. The plurality of input modules are connected to the controller to form a ring network. Each of the plurality of input modules is connected to the ring network through a different one of the input positions. The controller is configured to initiate a transmission of a data packet around the ring network, and each input module is configured to enter data into a different section of the data packet. Each input module is configured to determine the section of the data packet to enter data into based on one or more of (1) a type of that input module and (2) whether one or more sections of the data packet already include data from one of the input modules.