CA2326097A1 - Joy pad for operating a computer - Google Patents

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CA2326097A1
CA2326097A1 CA002326097A CA2326097A CA2326097A1 CA 2326097 A1 CA2326097 A1 CA 2326097A1 CA 002326097 A CA002326097 A CA 002326097A CA 2326097 A CA2326097 A CA 2326097A CA 2326097 A1 CA2326097 A1 CA 2326097A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/90Constructional details or arrangements of video game devices not provided for in groups A63F13/20 or A63F13/25, e.g. housing, wiring, connections or cabinets
    • A63F13/98Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/20Input arrangements for video game devices
    • A63F13/24Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/40Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment
    • A63F13/42Processing 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
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/90Constructional details or arrangements of video game devices not provided for in groups A63F13/20 or A63F13/25, e.g. housing, wiring, connections or cabinets
    • A63F13/92Video game devices specially adapted to be hand-held while playing
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/10Features 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
    • A63F2300/1043Features 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
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/20Features 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
    • A63F2300/204Features 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
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/60Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program
    • A63F2300/6045Methods 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, partic-ularly in computer games, are used to transfer the corre-sponding commands within the scope of the computer game pro-gram to the computer rapidly and in an ergonomically favor-able 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 play-ing 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 sa_'ne joypad is passed on to fellow players, involving certain hygienic disadvantages.

- lA -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 con-troller 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.
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US 5,501,458 describes a joypad covering which in-volves various drawbacks. Thus, the handling surfaces are provided with individual covers fixed on the handling surfac-es by e.g. a velcro tape, so that the handling surfaces have to be provided with velcro strips connectable to the strips situated on the covering, thereby impeding handling. If sev-eral 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 modify-ing the handling surfaces of per se commercially available joypads in a way so as to avoid problems with respect to grip and hygiene as largely as possible.
Said object is accomplished with the characterizing part of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are mentioned in the subclaims.
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 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 clear:~ng of th a cover-ing is pcss~Nle. Aff~xir:g may be effected using appropriate fastening elements, but may also be effected by selec~ing an elastic material which car_ be laid closely and tightly around the shape of the joypad handle. Another advantage of the inventior_ ~.s the option of placir:g advertisements on the surface of t~_e joypad.

By using mesh-type materials, the optical impression of the covering can be reduced without adversely affecting the advantages of the invention.
The invention will be illustrated in more detail with reference to an embodiment and a drawing including several Figures:
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 1. 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, once 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 ele-ments 2 in a stocking-type fashion, the operating window 5 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 10.
Fig. 5 shows another inventive embodiment of covering 3 in perspective representation. The interconnected elements, i.e., 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 5. De-pending on the design of the joypad, the lid 10 can be ex-tended by means of an extension element 13 and is connectable via fastening elements 12.

Reference list 1 Handle 2 Operating element 3 Covering 4 Handle portion Operating window 6 Lower portion 7 Lateral portion 8 Bridge 9 Upper portion Coating 11 Lid 12 Fastening element 13 Extension element

Claims (16)

Claims:
1. A joypad for operating computers, having a cover within the handling zone, characterized in that the cover is designed as an elastic covering (3) which can be put on in a stocking-type fashion.
2. The joypad according to claim 1, characterized in that the covering (3) covers the entire surface of the joypad and is fixable in this case as well, wherein at least the operating elements (2) of the joypad are not being covered by the covering (3).
3. The joypad according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the covering (3) has transparent areas.
4. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the covering (3) is designed in a multi-component fashion.
5. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the covering (3) is designed in a two-component fashion.
6. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the covering (3) has fastening elements (12).
7. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the fastening elements (12) are velcro fasteners, and/or snap fasteners and/or zippers.
8. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the two-component covering (3) 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 (3) are connected to each other.
10. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the covering (3) partially or entirely is of a mesh-type design.
11. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the covering (3) is comprised of flexible washable materials.
12. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the covering (3) 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 (3) is designed as an advertising medium.
14. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the inside of the covering (3) has an antislip coating.
15. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that l.he covering (3) is designed as an advertising medium.
16. The joypad according to any of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the inside of the covering (3) has an antislip coating.
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