AU765554B2 - Joy pad for operating a computer - Google Patents

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AU765554B2
AU765554B2 AU34186/99A AU3418699A AU765554B2 AU 765554 B2 AU765554 B2 AU 765554B2 AU 34186/99 A AU34186/99 A AU 34186/99A AU 3418699 A AU3418699 A AU 3418699A AU 765554 B2 AU765554 B2 AU 765554B2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/90—Constructional details or arrangements of video game devices not provided for in groups A63F13/20 or A63F13/25, e.g. housing, wiring, connections or cabinets
    • A63F13/98—Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/20—Input arrangements for video game devices
    • A63F13/24—Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/40—Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment
    • A63F13/42—Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/90—Constructional details or arrangements of video game devices not provided for in groups A63F13/20 or A63F13/25, e.g. housing, wiring, connections or cabinets
    • A63F13/92—Video game devices specially adapted to be hand-held while playing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/10—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals
    • A63F2300/1043—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals being characterized by constructional details
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/20—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterised by details of the game platform
    • A63F2300/204—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterised by details of the game platform the platform being a handheld device
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/60—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program
    • A63F2300/6045—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for mapping control signals received from the input arrangement into game commands

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Abstract

The invention relates to a joy pad for operating a computer. The aim of the invention is to alter the gripping surface of commonly sold joy pads in such a way that problems with regard to gripability and hygiene can be avoided to a substantial degree. To this end, a joy pad is provided which comprises a slip cover (3).

Description

A Joypad for Operating Computers Specification The invention relates to a joypad in accordance with the preamble of claim 1.
Joypads are computer operating devices which, particularly in computer games, are used to transfer the corresponding commands within the scope of the computer game program to the computer rapidly and in an ergonomically favorable fashion. Such joypads are provided with a plastic cover and normally have two handles to be grasped with the hands. When grasping these handles of the joypad, it is possible to operate the respective buttons and switches for triggering commands. The handles are to be grasped with the left hand and with the right hand.
Computer games frequently require fast reaction, high concentration, and a certain control of emotions. When playing with the computer, a feeling of stress often arises, turning the player's palms sweaty, thereby adversely changing the grip of the joypad plastic cover. Frequently, the same joypad is passed on to fellow players, involving certain hygienic disadvantages.
US 5,501,458 describes a joypad covering which involves various drawbacks. Thus, the handling surfaces are provided with individual covers fixed on the handling surfaces by e.g. a velcro tape, so that the handling surfaces have to be provided with velcro strips connectable 1A A one-component handling shell for a controller is known from US-A-5,046,739. Said handling shell is comprised of rigid materials such as wood or plastic. The handling shell is pushed in place within the handling zone of a controller and is to ensure ergonomic grasping of the input unit thereon. The handling shells described therein are disadvantageous in that they do not ensure firm support with the input unit in and against the direction of pushing in place. In addition to operating the input device, the user therefore also has to take care that the handling shells firmly enclose the input unit. Another drawback of the handling shells suggested therein is the necessity of constantly providing handling shells having precisely identical shape due to the predetermined shaping of the handling zone. Controllers of different shape or minor modifications in technical developments will put an end to the possible uses of these handling shells made of rigid materials.
AMENDED SHEET P:\OPER\DBW\34186-99 spe.do.-05/08/03 -2to the strips situated on the covering, thereby impeding handling. If several players want to play using a single joypad, it is not possible for all of the players to use their own protective covering. The protective covering virtually is secured to the joypad and cannot be replaced without major efforts. Once the protective covering has been attached, operation must proceed using same, and flexible, alternate removing and re-attaching is not possible. Another drawback is edge formation within the handling zone. As a result, painful aberrations may occur on the palms upon intense use of the joypad.
Thus, the invention is based on the object of modifying the handling surfaces of per se commercially available joypads in a way so as to assist with, alleviate or avoid problems with respect to grip and hygiene, or at least provide a useful alternative.
In accordance with the present invention there is provided a joypad for operating computers, having a cover within the handling zone, characterized in that the cover is designed as an elastic covering which can be put on in a stocking-type fashion.
The inventive covering of a joypad provides various advantages. By selecting the material, moisture on the palms possibly occurring during playing with the computer can be absorbed, so that the grip during operating the joypad is not restricted in any way. Advantageously, the 30 coverings can readily be removed from the joypad, so that a second player subsequently is able to fix his own covering to the joypad. Also, by selecting the material, easy P:\OPER\DBWU34186-99 spe.dc-0510S8/03 -3cleaning of the covering is possible. Affixing may be effected using appropriate fastening elements, but may also be effected by selecting an elastic material which can be laid closely and tightly around the shape of the joypad handle. Another advantage of the invention is the option of placing advertisements on the surface of the joypad.
By using mesh-type materials, the optical impression of the covering can be reduced without adversely affecting the advantages of the invention.
A preferred embodiment of the present invention is hereinafter described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein: Fig. 1 shows a joypad having a covering; Fig. 2 shows a covering having a lid; Fig. 3 shows a covering with no fastening elements; Fig. 4 shows a sectional view of a covering; and Fig. 5 illustrates a covering having an extension element.
Fig. 1 illustrates a typical joypad. The joypad is comprised of two handles 1, operating elements 2, and a bridge 8 connecting the handles i. The left handle 1 has a covering 3. The covering 3 comprises a handle portion 4 and a lateral portion 7. The lateral portion 7 is arranged around operating element 2, connecting within the region of handle 1 an upper portion 9 with a lower portion 6 not visible here. An operating window 5 is provided to operate the operating elements 2.
Fig. 2 illustrates a covering in open condition. In this case, the lower portion 6 is designed as a lid which, P:\OPERWBW\34186-99 pdom-05/0103 -4once the covering 3 has been pushed over the handle 1 can be connected to the lateral portion 7 by means of fastening elements not shown here.
Fig. 3 illustrates a covering 3 designed as a single element. Owing to the stretchable elastic material, this covering can be put on the handle 1 and the operating elements 2 in a stocking-type fashion, the operating window leaving the operating elements 2 open for operation.
Fig. 4 shows a covering 3 in sectional view. The covering 3 is put on the handle 1 of the joypad in a stocking-type fashion. Using a lid 11 and fastening elements 12, the covering 3 is fixed on the joypad. The operating windows 5 permit unrestricted use of the joypad.
To control slipping of the covering 3 during use, the inside thereof has an antislip coating Fig. 5 shows another inventive embodiment of covering 3 ooooo in perspective representation. The interconnected elements, lower portion 6, lateral portion 7, and upper portion 9 of covering 3 completely cover the handling region of the joypad. Operation is possible via operating windows Depending on the design of the joypad, the lid 10 can be extended by means of an extension element 13 and is connectable via fastening elements 12.
The reference to any prior art in this specification is not, and should not be taken as, an acknowledgment or any 30 form of suggestion that that prior art forms part of the common general knowledge in Australia.

Claims (14)

1. A joypad for operating computers, having a cover within the handling zone, characterized in that the cover is designed as an elastic covering which can be put on in a stocking-type fashion.
2. The joypad according to claim 1, characterized in that the covering covers the entire surface of the joypad and is fixable in this case as well, wherein at least the operating elements of the joypad are not being covered by the covering.
3. The joypad according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the covering has transparent areas.
4. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the covering is designed in a multi- component fashion.
5. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the covering is designed in a two- component fashion. 25
6. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to .characterized in that the covering has fastening elements. *0.00
7. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the fastening elements are velcro fasteners, and/or snap fasteners and/or zippers. P:\OPER\DBW\34186-99 spc.doc-05/08/03 -6-
8. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the two-component covering is designed as a left-handed and a right-handed form.
9. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the left-handed and right-handed forms of the covering are connected to each other.
The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the covering partially or entirely is of a mesh-type design.
11. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to characterized in that the covering is comprised of flexible washable materials.
12. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the covering is attached to the surface of the covered portions of the joypad in a fashion involving no direct adhering.
13. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the covering is designed as an advertising medium. S.
14. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the inside of the covering has an S* antislip coating. *ce P:\OPER\DBW\34186-99 sp.dom-05/09/03 -7- A joypad substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings. DATED this 5th day of August 2003 MIKE BUSCHKO By his Patent Attorneys DAVIES COLLISON CAVE 0 0@ 00 .0 0 0 0000 0 000 0
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