Modular Wireless VR Controller with Detachable Accessories

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current VR control handles do not accurately mimic human actions and are limited in versatility to accommodate various games and applications.

Innovation Solution

A wireless control device with a position calibrator and accessory that includes position sensing elements, a microprocessor, and a wireless transmitting module, allowing for flexible assembly with different accessories to enhance user interaction in VR, providing accurate spatial positioning and feedback.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed-form control handle is used, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different games and applications is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different games and applicationsVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control handle is designed with a universal interface that allows different accessories to be attached to the same base unit. The handle body contains universal mounting structures and electrical interfaces that can accommodate various types of accessories (triggers, buttons, grips), enabling one handle to serve multiple game and application scenarios without requiring separate specialized controllers for each use case.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The control handle is divided into a modular structure where the main handle body is separate from various detachable accessories. This segmentation allows users to configure different accessory combinations based on specific game requirements, and the modular design simplifies manufacturing and assembly while enhancing versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If traditional control handle operations are used, then the device structure is simple, but the operation does not conform to actual human body actions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconformity to human body actionsVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Different parts of the control handle and its accessories are designed with specific local characteristics that mimic human body anatomy and movement patterns. For example, grip surfaces are textured to match hand contours, trigger mechanisms are positioned and shaped to resemble natural finger movements, and button placements correspond to ergonomic hand positions, making operations more intuitive and physically natural.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The control handle incorporates dynamic elements such as flexible grips, movable triggers, and adjustable components that can adapt to different user hand sizes and movement styles. These dynamic features allow the device to conform to actual human body actions rather than requiring users to adapt to rigid, fixed structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10162414B2Wireless control device, position calibrator and accessory
Publication Date: 2018.12.25 HTC CORP
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AI summary

A wireless control device adapted to detect a signal from a signal source for generating a corresponding first sensing signal and wirelessly transmit the first sensing signal to a host is provided. The wireless control device includes a position calibrator and an accessory. The position calibrator includes a first main body, a first coupling structure disposed on the first main body, at least one position sensing element adapted to detect the signal, a first microprocessor electrically connected to the position sensing element and a wireless transmitting module electrically connected to the first microprocessor and wirelessly transmitting the first sensing signal to the host. The accessory includes a second main body and a second coupling structure disposed on the second main body. A position calibrator and an accessory detachably assembled with the position calibrator to form a wireless control device are also provided.