[특허]Video game controller with compact and efficient force feedback mechanism

[미국특허] Video game controller with compact and efficient force feedback mechanism 원문보기

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국가/구분	United States(US) Patent 등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)	A63F-013/02 G09G-005/00
출원번호	US-0768244 (2007-06-26)
등록번호	US-8545323 (2013-10-01)
발명자 / 주소	McVicar, David Neil Prather, Vance Alan Wegmuller, David Ernest
출원인 / 주소	Logitech Europe S.A.
대리인 / 주소	Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
인용정보	피인용 횟수 : 38 인용 특허 : 61

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A compact game controller incorporates an efficient and compact force feedback mechanism. Forces are generated at one of the controls of the controller in reaction to an action in a video game. The type of controller that can be held with two hands is limited in terms of size and internal space and in wireless versions is limited in terms of battery power. Efficient power consumption in the controller enables considerable usage time between battery replacement or recharging in wireless versions. The force feedback mechanism incorporates a double reduction gear system with a unique geometry which enables usage of a compact and energy efficient motor. The efficient force feedback mechanism and assembly can therefore be packaged within a compact ergonomic controller.

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1. A game controller comprising: a body comprising a first and a second lobe, wherein a user of the controller may grip the first lobe with a first hand and the second lobe with a second hand;a first set of controls accessible to the first hand; anda second set of controls accessible to the second hand, wherein one of the first or second set of controls includes a compact force feedback mechanism disposed within the body and comprising:a printed circuit board having a first side and a second side;a user manipulable object mounted on the first side of the printed circuit board;an actuator, mounted on the second side of the printed circuit board, the actuator for driving the user manipulable object in rotation around an axis; anda gear system mounted on the user manipulable object and positioned adjacent and perpendicular to the printed circuit board, the gear system configured to couple the actuator to the user manipulable object, wherein the gear system provides a gear reduction from the actuator to the user manipulable object, wherein the gear system includes at least one annular gear which includes teeth on a concave side engaging teeth of a pinion for driving the annular gear, and wherein the gear system comprises a double reduction gear system. 2. The game controller of claim 1, further comprising a power source within the body, and wherein the circuitry of the printed circuit board comprises wireless communication circuitry. 3. The game controller of claim 2, wherein the double reduction gear system multiplies the torque of the actuator. 4. The game controller of claim 1 wherein the gear system comprises: a drive pinion connected to the actuator to be driven by the actuator in rotation;a gear coupled to the drive pinion to be driven by the drive pinion; andan intermediate pinion connected to the gear to move with the gear. 5. The game controller of claim 4, wherein the intermediate pinion connected to the gear engages with the teeth on the concave side of the annular gear. 6. The game controller of claim 1, wherein the user manipulable object comprises a thumb cap for manipulation by a thumb of the first or second hand. 7. The game controller of claim 6, wherein the first set of controls comprises the force feedback mechanism, including the thumb cap, and a directional pad also for use by the first hand. 8. The game controller of claim 1, wherein the actuator extends into one of the first or second lobes. 9. The game controller of claim 8, wherein the body comprises a protrusion at or near the lobe that the actuator extends into. 10. The game controller of claim 1, wherein the actuator produces force feedback along only one axis of the user manipulable object, and wherein the actuator consumes about 0.2 watts in producing the force. 11. An assembly comprising: a housing including a first and a second lobe, wherein the first lobe can be gripped with a first hand and the second lobe can be gripped with a second hand;a set of controls disposed in the housing and accessible to the first hand, wherein the set of controls includes a compact force feedback mechanism including: a printed circuit board having a first side and a second side and comprising circuitry for manipulating game play in coordination with a gaming system;a user manipulable object mounted on a first side of the printed circuit board;an actuator, mounted on a second side of the printed circuit board, the actuator for driving the user manipulable object in rotation around an axis; anda gear system mounted on the user manipulable object and positioned adjacent and perpendicular to the printed circuit board, wherein the gear system is configured to couple the actuator to the user manipulable object, wherein the gear system extends from an area on the first side of the printed circuit board to the second side of the printed circuit board, wherein the gear system provides a gear reduction from the actuator to the user manipulable object, and wherein the gear system includes at least one annular gear portion which includes teeth on a concave side engaging teeth of a pinion for driving the annular gear portion, wherein the gear system comprises a double reduction gear system. 12. The assembly of claim 11, wherein the actuator is comprised of a rotating motor. 13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the actuator produces force feedback along only one axis of the user manipulable object, and wherein the actuator consumes less than about 0.3 watts in producing the feedback. 14. The assembly of claim 11 wherein the gear system comprises: a drive pinion connected to the actuator to be driven by the actuator in rotation;a gear coupled to the drive pinion to be driven by the drive pinion; andan intermediate pinion connected to the gear to move with the gear.

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