技术领域technical field
本发明涉及具有多个显示屏幕的电子设备的领域。更具体而言，本发明涉及用于使一个屏幕能够控制另一屏幕的系统和方法。The invention relates to the field of electronic devices with multiple display screens. More specifically, the present invention relates to systems and methods for enabling one screen to control another screen.
背景技术Background technique
诸多便携游戏设备具有双屏以增强游戏可玩性。图1示出了现有技术的便携游戏设备100。便携游戏设备100包括第一屏幕108 和第二屏幕110。一般而言，一个或者两个屏幕为触敏的并且可以由用户的手指或者通过使用触笔115来致动。游戏设备经由铰链109选择性地可定位于打开位置或者闭合位置，该铰链109物理上划分第一屏幕108和第二屏幕110，从而使它们不能相邻。另外，游戏设备100包括一组主方向指示器120、功能按钮130和菜单/设置按钮 140，所有这些都是位置和尺寸固定的物理按钮或者开关。由于主方向指示器120、功能按钮130和菜单/设置按钮140都是物理按钮，所以必须使设备100更宽以便在第二屏幕110旁边容纳它们。因而，第二屏幕110的尺寸必然有限。另外，由于主方向指示器120、功能按钮130和菜单/设置按钮140固定，所以用户不能配置它们的位置、尺寸或对压力的灵敏度。另外，由于铰链109划分第一屏幕108和第二屏幕110，所以使它们不能邻接作为一个显示装置。Many portable gaming devices have dual screens to enhance game playability. FIG. 1 shows a prior art portable game device 100 . The portable game device 100 includes a first screen 108 and a second screen 110 . Generally, one or both screens are touch sensitive and can be actuated by the user's finger or by using the stylus 115 . The gaming device is selectively positionable in an open position or a closed position via a hinge 109 which physically divides the first screen 108 and the second screen 110 so that they cannot be adjacent. In addition, gaming device 100 includes a set of primary direction indicators 120, function buttons 130, and menu/settings buttons 140, all of which are physical buttons or switches that are fixed in position and size. Since the main direction indicator 120 , the function button 130 and the menu/settings button 140 are all physical buttons, the device 100 must be made wider to accommodate them next to the second screen 110 . Thus, the size of the second screen 110 is necessarily limited. Additionally, since the main direction indicators 120, function buttons 130, and menu/settings buttons 140 are fixed, their position, size, or sensitivity to pressure cannot be configured by the user. In addition, since the hinge 109 divides the first screen 108 and the second screen 110, they cannot be adjoined as one display device.
发明内容Contents of the invention
当前要求保护的本发明的实施例涉及用于实现如下电子游戏设备的系统和方法，该电子游戏设备具有在打开设备时彼此相邻的双触敏显示器。与现有技术的解决方案对照，两个屏幕具有一个屏幕的观感，从而实现现有技术中不可能的诸多实施例。第一屏幕和第二屏幕的部分可以被自动配置或者由用户配置为用于在第一屏幕和第二屏幕的其余部分上显示的游戏的适当控制器。例如，第一屏幕可以显示游戏，并且第二屏幕可以配置为控制器。或者，第一屏幕的部分可以显示游戏，并且除了第二屏幕之外，第一屏幕的其余部分也可以配置为控制器。另外取而代之，第一屏幕的全部和第二屏幕的部分可以显示游戏，并且第二屏幕的其余部分可以是控制器。控制器可以具有任何功能控制按钮和主方向，其中全部都针对尺寸和位置由用户配置。为了感测压力，在屏幕之一上张开用户的手指触发在功能按钮或者主方向上的同心接触区域。如下文更具体说明的那样，同心接触区域与可以由用户配置、由设备提示或者自动配置的压力量相关。有利地，压力可以由标准的基于电容LED的屏幕感测而不求助于昂贵而低效率的压敏触屏。Embodiments of the presently claimed invention relate to systems and methods for implementing an electronic gaming device having dual touch-sensitive displays adjacent to each other when the device is turned on. In contrast to prior art solutions, two screens have the look and feel of one screen, enabling many embodiments not possible in the prior art. Portions of the first and second screens may be configured automatically or by the user as appropriate controllers for games displayed on the remaining portions of the first and second screens. For example, a first screen may display a game, and a second screen may be configured as a controller. Alternatively, part of the first screen can display the game, and in addition to the second screen, the rest of the first screen can also be configured as a controller. Also alternatively, all of the first screen and part of the second screen may display the game, and the remainder of the second screen may be the controller. The controller can have any function control buttons and primary orientation, all user configurable for size and position. To sense pressure, spreading the user's finger across one of the screens triggers a concentric contact area on the function button or the main direction. As explained in more detail below, the concentric contact area is associated with an amount of pressure that may be user configurable, prompted by the device, or automatically configurable. Advantageously, pressure can be sensed by standard capacitive LED based screens without resorting to expensive and inefficient pressure sensitive touch screens.
在本发明的第一方面中，一种电子游戏设备包括第一触敏屏幕和与第一触敏屏幕相邻的第二触敏屏幕，其中第二触敏屏幕自动配置为用于在第一触敏屏幕的至少部分上显示的游戏的适当游戏控制器。优选地，适当游戏控制器包括主方向指示器和至少一个功能按钮。本领域普通技术人员将容易理解，如为了控制特定游戏而需要的那样，任何有用或者专用控制按钮可以实施于第一触敏屏幕或者第二触敏屏幕中。在一些实施例中，第一触敏屏幕的部分也自动配置为用于在第一触敏屏幕上显示的游戏的适当控制器的至少部分。取而代之，第二触敏屏幕的部分显示游戏。另外取而代之，用户配置第一屏幕和第二屏幕的部分为游戏显示器或者控制器。主方向指示器和/或功能按钮的尺寸可由用户配置。另外，主方向指示器或者功能按钮的位置可由用户配置。当首次加载游戏时，用户可以配置一次功能按钮数目和功能按钮位置。设备然后可以提示用户他们是否希望以后重用相同配置。此外，可以针对多个用户存储多个配置。至少一个功能按钮指示器的功能(即，所得动作)以相同方式可由用户配置。在一些实施例中，至少一个功能按钮包括同心接触区域，其中每个接触区域对应于压力。指示轻接触的内区域与低压力相关。随着用户更紧地按压，他们的手指张开并且接触与更高压力相关的更多同心区域。同心接触区域可以由用户限定或者由设备提示以配置于“测试模式”或者“设置模式”中。在一些实施例中，在“测试模式”中配置所有用户控制。In a first aspect of the invention, an electronic gaming device includes a first touch-sensitive screen and a second touch-sensitive screen adjacent to the first touch-sensitive screen, wherein the second touch-sensitive screen is automatically A suitable game controller for the game displayed on at least part of the touch-sensitive screen. Preferably, a suitable game controller includes a primary directional indicator and at least one function button. Those of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate that any useful or dedicated control buttons may be implemented in either the first touch-sensitive screen or the second touch-sensitive screen as required for controlling a particular game. In some embodiments, portions of the first touch-sensitive screen are also automatically configured as at least a portion of the appropriate controllers for the game displayed on the first touch-sensitive screen. Instead, portions of the second touch-sensitive screen display games. Alternatively, the user configures portions of the first and second screens as gaming displays or controllers. The size of the primary direction indicators and/or function buttons is user configurable. In addition, the location of the main direction indicator or the function button is configurable by the user. When loading the game for the first time, the user can configure the number of function buttons and the position of the function buttons once. The device can then prompt the user whether they wish to reuse the same configuration in the future. Additionally, multiple configurations can be stored for multiple users. The function (ie resulting action) of at least one function button indicator is user configurable in the same way. In some embodiments, at least one function button includes concentric contact areas, wherein each contact area corresponds to a pressure. Inner regions indicating light contact are associated with low pressure. As the user presses harder, their fingers spread apart and engage more concentric areas associated with higher pressure. The concentric contact area may be defined by the user or prompted by the device to configure in "test mode" or "setup mode". In some embodiments, all user controls are configured in "test mode."
在本发明的另一方面中，一种显示用于游戏的适当游戏控制器的方法包括在第一触敏屏幕上显示游戏，并且配置相邻第二触敏屏幕作为用于该游戏的适当控制器。在一些实施例中，该方法还包括在第二触敏屏幕的至少部分上显示游戏，并且配置第一触敏屏幕的至少部分作为用于游戏的适当控制器。配置相邻第二触敏屏幕作为用于游戏的适当控制器包括接收与控制器的功能有关的用户输入，其中接收与控制器的功能有关的用户输入包括接收与控制按钮的布局和/或控制按钮的尺寸有关的用户输入。在一些实施例中，接收与控制器的功能有关的用户输入包括形成与压力对应的同心接触区域。In another aspect of the invention, a method of displaying an appropriate game controller for a game includes displaying a game on a first touch-sensitive screen and configuring an adjacent second touch-sensitive screen as an appropriate control for the game device. In some embodiments, the method also includes displaying the game on at least a portion of the second touch-sensitive screen, and configuring at least a portion of the first touch-sensitive screen as an appropriate controller for the game. Configuring the adjacent second touch-sensitive screen as an appropriate controller for the game includes receiving user input related to the functionality of the controller, wherein receiving user input related to the functionality of the controller includes receiving user input related to the layout and/or control of the control buttons. User input related to the size of the button. In some embodiments, receiving user input related to a function of the controller includes forming concentric contact areas corresponding to pressure.
在本发明的另一方面中，一种电子游戏设备包括第一触敏显示屏幕、铰接地耦合到第一触敏显示屏幕的第二触敏显示屏幕。优选地，第一触敏显示屏幕和第二触敏显示屏幕可设置于闭合位置和打开位置，并且在打开位置，第一触敏显示屏幕和第二触敏显示屏幕彼此直接相邻以便形成一个无间断屏幕。换而言之，两个屏幕一起在用户看来为一个流动屏幕。第二触敏显示屏幕的至少部分配置为用于在第一触敏屏幕的至少部分上显示的游戏的控制器。在一些实施例中，第二触敏屏幕的不配置为控制器的部分也可以显示游戏，或者第一触敏显示屏幕的不显示游戏的部分也配置为控制器。控制器包括主方向指示器和功能按钮中的至少一项。控制器上的主方向指示器和功能按钮中的至少一项的位置和尺寸由用户配置。在一些实施例中，主方向指示器和功能按钮中的至少一项包括与压力相关的同心接触区域。In another aspect of the invention, an electronic gaming device includes a first touch-sensitive display screen, a second touch-sensitive display screen hingedly coupled to the first touch-sensitive display screen. Preferably, the first touch-sensitive display screen and the second touch-sensitive display screen are arranged in a closed position and an open position, and in the open position, the first touch-sensitive display screen and the second touch-sensitive display screen are directly adjacent to each other so as to form a Uninterrupted screen. In other words, the two screens together appear to the user as one fluid screen. At least a portion of the second touch-sensitive display screen is configured as a controller for a game displayed on at least a portion of the first touch-sensitive screen. In some embodiments, a portion of the second touch-sensitive screen that is not configured as a controller may also display a game, or a portion of the first touch-sensitive display screen that is not configured as a game is also configured as a controller. The controller includes at least one of a primary direction indicator and a function button. The location and size of at least one of the primary direction indicator and the function button on the controller are user configurable. In some embodiments, at least one of the primary direction indicator and the function button includes a pressure-related concentric contact area.
附图说明Description of drawings
图1示出了具有固定主方向和功能按钮的现有技术双屏游戏设备。Figure 1 shows a prior art dual screen gaming device with fixed primary orientation and function buttons.
图2A示出了双屏游戏设备，其中第一屏幕显示游戏而第二屏幕配置为控制器。Figure 2A shows a dual screen gaming device where the first screen displays the game and the second screen is configured as a controller.
图2B示出了双屏游戏设备，其中第二屏幕的部分和第一屏幕显示游戏而第二屏幕的其余部分配置为控制器。Figure 2B shows a dual screen gaming device where part of the second screen and the first screen display the game and the remainder of the second screen is configured as a controller.
图3A 和3B示出了双屏游戏设备，其中控制器配置于两个屏幕的部分上并且游戏的不同方面显示于第一屏幕的在控制器上方的其余部分和下屏幕的在控制器以下的其余部分上。Figures 3A and 3B show a dual screen gaming device where the controllers are configured on portions of both screens and different aspects of the game are displayed on the remainder of the first screen above the controllers and on the lower screen below the controllers. on the rest.
图4A示出了双屏游戏设备，其中第一屏幕显示游戏而第二屏幕配置为控制器。Figure 4A shows a dual screen gaming device where the first screen displays the game and the second screen is configured as a controller.
图4B示出了双屏游戏设备，其中第一屏幕的部分显示游戏而第一屏幕的其余部分和第二屏幕的全部配置为控制器。Figure 4B shows a dual screen gaming device where part of the first screen displays the game and the remainder of the first screen and all of the second screen are configured as controllers.
图5示出了两个玩家在双屏游戏设备上同时玩一个游戏的示意图。Fig. 5 shows a schematic diagram of two players simultaneously playing a game on a dual-screen game device.
图6A示出了触屏上的与不同压力水平对应的同心接触区域。Figure 6A shows concentric contact areas on a touch screen corresponding to different pressure levels.
图6B示出了手指与触屏相抵张开并且接触不同同心接触区域。Figure 6B shows a finger spread against the touch screen and contacting different concentric contact areas.
具体实施方式Detailed ways
这里描述的系统和方法使两个触屏能够选择性地显示游戏和/ 或配置为用于游戏的控制器。两个触屏优选地铰接耦合，并且在打开位置在用户看来具有与一个邻接未分裂屏幕相同的观感。The systems and methods described herein enable two touchscreens to selectively display games and/or be configured as controllers for games. The two touchscreens are preferably hingedly coupled and in the open position have the same appearance to the user as one adjacent unsplit screen.
以下附图图示了当前要求保护的本发明的具体实施例的特征。在所有以下附图中，相同标号指代相同或者相似要素。以下实施例旨在于举例说明当前要求保护的本发明的特征。本发明并非仅限于公开的实施例。The following figures illustrate features of specific embodiments of the presently claimed invention. Throughout the following figures, the same reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements. The following examples are intended to illustrate the features of the presently claimed invention. The invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments.
图2A和图2B示出了双屏游戏设备200，该设备显示游戏并且还具有配置用于游戏的控制器。图2A示出了在第一触敏屏幕201的全部上显示游戏的游戏设备200，并且控制器配置于第二触敏屏幕 202上。优选地，第一触敏屏幕201和第二触敏屏幕202由铰链210 可旋转地耦合，从而在打开位置，如图2A中所示，第一触敏屏幕 201和第二触敏屏幕202彼此直接相邻并且在用户看来为一个屏幕。划分线203可以被人为定位成使控制器部分与第一触敏屏幕201和第二触敏屏幕202的游戏显示部分隔离以向用户给予众所周知的手持游戏设备的观感。然而，如下文将说明的那样，可以如希望或者必需的那样移动划分线203。第二触敏屏幕202配置为专用于在第一触敏屏幕201上显示的游戏的控制器。控制器包括众所周知的特征，比如主方向指示器210和功能按钮215。在提供的例子中，第一触敏屏幕201显示保龄球游戏。主方向指示器210可以例如关于保龄球道205移动人物204。功能按钮215可以例如控制保龄球204A的拉回和释放。功能按钮215无需是单触摸按钮。例如，可以跨第二触敏屏幕202上的域调用扫过运动，其中整个域为功能按钮215。在图 2A和图2B中提供的例子中，游戏相对简单从而需要更少控制。因而可以放大游戏显示区域而最小化控制器区域。为此，图2B示出了设备200，配置该设备200使得第一触敏显示器201的全部和第二触敏显示器202的部分二者同时并且协同显示游戏，而第二触敏显示器202的不显示游戏的部分配置为游戏控制器。举例而言，用户可以从两个菜单和设置按钮217挑选，并且出现下拉菜单220。下拉菜单220包括若干选择，比如“显示”。在“显示”内，用户可以挑选“放大”或者“最大化”以便最大化或者放大显示区。另外，功能按钮215A 已经重新配置为与人物204对保龄球204A的释放对应的滑动运动。用户可以在箭头的方向上扫过功能按钮215A以模仿滚动保龄球的运动。另外取而代之，功能按钮215B可以在对于游戏进行而言并非关键的区域中移入显示区域中。在图2B的例子中，功能按钮215B 可以移向球道205的右侧而不干扰标准游戏进行。当最大化显示区域时，划分线203移向新位置203A以继续在显示区域与控制器之间划分。在一些实施例中，手动移动线203A。例如，从下拉菜单220 选择“手动”并且用户可以将线203A拖动和放置至某一位置以具有所需游戏显示区域和所需控制器区域。另外取而代之，用户可以拖动和放置线203A而不调用下拉菜单220。Figures 2A and 2B illustrate a dual screen gaming device 200 that displays a game and also has a controller configured for the game. FIG. 2A shows a gaming device 200 displaying a game on the entirety of a first touch-sensitive screen 201, and a controller is configured on a second touch-sensitive screen 202. Preferably, the first touch-sensitive screen 201 and the second touch-sensitive screen 202 are rotatably coupled by a hinge 210 so that in the open position, as shown in FIG. 2A, the first touch-sensitive screen 201 and the second touch-sensitive screen 202 are mutually are directly adjacent and appear as one screen to the user. The dividing line 203 can be artificially positioned to isolate the controller portion from the game display portion of the first touch-sensitive screen 201 and the second touch-sensitive screen 202 to give the user the well-known look and feel of a handheld gaming device. However, as will be explained below, the dividing line 203 may be moved as desired or necessary. The second touch-sensitive screen 202 is configured as a controller dedicated to the game displayed on the first touch-sensitive screen 201 . The controller includes well known features such as primary direction indicators 210 and function buttons 215 . In the example provided, the first touch sensitive screen 201 displays a game of bowling. Primary direction indicator 210 may move character 204 about bowling lane 205 , for example. Function button 215 may, for example, control the pull-back and release of bowling ball 204A. The function button 215 need not be a one-touch button. For example, a swipe motion may be invoked across a field on the second touch-sensitive screen 202 , where the entire field is a function button 215 . In the example provided in Figures 2A and 2B, the game is relatively simple requiring fewer controls. Thus it is possible to enlarge the game display area and minimize the controller area. To this end, FIG. 2B shows a device 200 configured such that both the entirety of the first touch-sensitive display 201 and part of the second touch-sensitive display 202 simultaneously and cooperatively display the game, while no part of the second touch-sensitive display 202 The section that shows the game is configured as a game controller. For example, the user can choose from two menus and a settings button 217, and a drop-down menu 220 appears. Pull-down menu 220 includes several selections, such as "Show". Within "Display", the user can select "Zoom in" or "Maximize" to maximize or enlarge the display area. In addition, function button 215A has been reconfigured as a sliding motion corresponding to the release of bowling ball 204A by character 204 . A user may swipe function button 215A in the direction of the arrow to mimic the motion of rolling a bowling ball. Also instead, the function button 215B can be moved into the display area in an area that is not critical to game play. In the example of FIG. 2B, function button 215B may be moved to the right of lane 205 without interfering with standard game play. When the display area is maximized, the dividing line 203 moves to a new position 203A to continue dividing between the display area and the controller. In some embodiments, line 203A is moved manually. For example, "Manual" is selected from drop down menu 220 and the user can drag and drop line 203A to a location to have the desired game display area and desired controller area. Also instead, the user can drag and drop the line 203A without invoking the drop-down menu 220 .
图3A示出了显示用于移动控制器功能的命令的示例方法。同样，双屏游戏设备具有由铰链303可旋转地耦合的第一触敏屏幕301 和第二触敏屏幕302。第一触敏屏幕301显示高尔夫游戏。第二触敏屏幕配置为控制器。用户可以调用菜单或者设置按钮317以示出下拉菜单320。在下拉菜单320中的示例选择之中，用户可以选择“移动”、然后可以通过按压“选择”或者简单地通过“移动所有”来选择单个按钮。通过选择“选择”，用户可以关于游戏将设备300置于暂停状态，并且用户然后可以通过保持他们的手指向下并且将它们移向所需位置来拖动和放置功能按钮315、主方向310或者设置/菜单按钮317中的任何按钮。FIG. 3A illustrates an example method of displaying commands for mobile controller functions. Likewise, the dual-screen gaming device has a first touch-sensitive screen 301 and a second touch-sensitive screen 302 rotatably coupled by a hinge 303 . The first touch sensitive screen 301 displays a golf game. A second touch-sensitive screen is configured as a controller. A user may invoke a menu or settings button 317 to show a drop-down menu 320 . Among the example selections in drop down menu 320, the user may select "Move", and then may select a single button by pressing "Select" or simply by "Move All". By selecting "Select," the user can put the device 300 into a paused state with respect to the game, and the user can then drag and place the function button 315, the main direction 310, or Any of the settings/menu buttons 317.
在一些实施例中，希望有次要游戏显示。为此，图3B示出了图3A的双屏游戏设备300，其中第一触敏屏幕301的部分配置为第一显示区域350，而第二触敏屏幕302的部分配置为第二显示区域 352。在第一显示区域350与第二显示区域352之间的其余区域配置为控制区域351。在这一例子中，控制器区域351包括第一触敏显示器301的下部和第二触敏显示器302的上部。然而控制器区域351 可以完全位于任一触敏屏幕中。第一显示区域350和第二显示区域352各自显示游戏的不同方面。在提供的例子中，第一显示区域350 示出了落在入洞绿地中的高尔夫球。第二显示区域352示出了球304 在它行进球道长度时的整个轨迹。在未示出的第二例子中，第一显示区域350可以在“第一人称射击”风格游戏中示出人物，而第二显示区域352可以示出人物位置的地图。提供铰链303所在的划分线以示出在第一触敏屏幕301与第二触敏屏幕302之间的物理划分。由于控制器351的高度可配置性质，可以在第一触敏屏幕301与第二触敏屏幕302之间划分主方向指示器310或者功能按钮315中的任何一个或多个而不影响用户的体验。取而代之，第二显示区域352 可以显示任何其它有用信息。例如，双屏游戏设备300也可以包括电话或者智能电话能力。为此，第二显示区域352可以示出时间、天气、来电或者智能电话上一般可用的任何其它显示特征。In some embodiments, a secondary game display is desired. To this end, FIG. 3B shows the dual-screen gaming device 300 of FIG. 3A , wherein part of the first touch-sensitive screen 301 is configured as a first display area 350 and part of the second touch-sensitive screen 302 is configured as a second display area 352 . The remaining area between the first display area 350 and the second display area 352 is configured as a control area 351 . In this example, the controller area 351 includes a lower portion of the first touch-sensitive display 301 and an upper portion of the second touch-sensitive display 302 . Controller area 351 may however be located entirely within either touch sensitive screen. The first display area 350 and the second display area 352 each display a different aspect of the game. In the example provided, the first display area 350 shows a golf ball that has landed in the putting green. The second display area 352 shows the entire trajectory of the ball 304 as it travels the length of the lane. In a second example not shown, the first display area 350 may show a character in a "first person shooter" style game, while the second display area 352 may show a map of the character's location. The dividing line where the hinge 303 is located is provided to show the physical division between the first touch sensitive screen 301 and the second touch sensitive screen 302 . Due to the highly configurable nature of the controller 351, any one or more of the primary direction indicator 310 or the function buttons 315 can be divided between the first touch-sensitive screen 301 and the second touch-sensitive screen 302 without affecting the user's experience. . Instead, the second display area 352 can display any other useful information. For example, dual screen gaming device 300 may also include telephone or smartphone capabilities. To this end, the second display area 352 may show the time, weather, incoming calls, or any other display feature typically available on a smartphone.
图4A和图4B示出了双屏游戏设备400的关于游戏进行难度水平而言的多功能性以及控制器的用于适应用户需要的可适应性和可配置性。图4A和图4B二者都示出了分别显示于显示区域450和 450’中的冰壶游戏。例如，图4A示出了在容易或者初学者模式中的冰壶游戏。由于游戏进行相对容易，需要更少控制，并且控制器部分451使用第二触敏显示器402的全部或者更少部分，因为仅需两个功能按钮415’并且显示部分450使用第一触敏屏幕401的全部。然而，随着游戏进行变得高级，可以提示用户采取对人物的更大控制。因而，需要更多功能从而需要更多功能按钮415’。为此，图4B 示出了在高级设置中自动配置的设备400。有六个功能按钮415’而不是两个。由于需要更多空间用于更大控制，所以高级版本中的显示区域450’是第一触敏屏幕401的部分，而控制区域451’已经增长成涵盖第二触敏屏幕402的全部和第一触敏屏幕401的部分。另外，应理解图2A-图4B的任何控制特征的功能、位置或者尺寸中的任何一个或多个可由用户配置以提供个性化游戏体验。4A and 4B illustrate the versatility of the dual-screen gaming device 400 with respect to game play difficulty levels and the adaptability and configurability of the controller to suit the needs of the user. Both Figures 4A and 4B illustrate a game of curling displayed in display areas 450 and 450', respectively. For example, Figure 4A shows a game of curling in easy or beginner mode. Since the game is relatively easy to play, fewer controls are required, and the controller portion 451 uses all or less of the second touch-sensitive display 402 because only two function buttons 415′ are required and the display portion 450 uses the first touch-sensitive screen 401 of all. However, as game play becomes more advanced, the user may be prompted to assume greater control over the character. Thus, more functions are required and thus more function buttons 415' are required. To this end, FIG. 4B shows the device 400 automatically configured in advanced settings. There are six function buttons 415' instead of two. Since more space is needed for greater control, the display area 450' in the advanced version is part of the first touch-sensitive screen 401, while the control area 451' has been grown to cover the entirety of the second touch-sensitive screen 402 and the first Part of the touch sensitive screen 401 . Additionally, it should be understood that any one or more of the function, location, or size of any of the control features of FIGS. 2A-4B may be configured by the user to provide a personalized gaming experience.
在一些实施例中，两个玩家可以在如图5中所示双屏游戏设备 500上同时玩一个游戏。设备500被配置成具有用于第一用户的第一控制区域550、显示区域551和用于第二用户的第二控制区域552。在图5中提供的例子中，拳击游戏显示于显示区域551中，并且自然而然的是诸如拳击游戏之类的游戏可供两个玩家玩。第一控制区域包括第一主方向510和第一组功能按钮515。第一用户可以如希望的那样配置第一主方向510和第一组功能按钮515。类似地，第二控制区域包括第二主方向510’和第二组功能按钮515’。第二用户可以如希望的那样配置第二主方向510’和第二组功能按钮515’。作为默认设置，第一控制区域550和第二控制区域553是彼此的镜像映像用于实现相同游戏进行。In some embodiments, two players can simultaneously play a game on a dual-screen gaming device 500 as shown in FIG. 5 . Device 500 is configured with a first control area 550 for a first user, a display area 551 and a second control area 552 for a second user. In the example provided in Figure 5, a boxing game is displayed in display area 551, and naturally a game such as a boxing game is available for two players to play. The first control area includes a first cardinal direction 510 and a first set of function buttons 515 . The first user can configure the first cardinal direction 510 and the first set of function buttons 515 as desired. Similarly, the second control area includes a second cardinal direction 510' and a second set of function buttons 515'. The second user can configure the second cardinal direction 510' and the second set of function buttons 515' as desired. As a default setting, the first control area 550 and the second control area 553 are mirror images of each other for identical game play.
在一些应用中，为了游戏进行而希望设备感测压力。由于在功能按钮上按下所致的对压力的模拟响应而不是二元接触/无接触响应可以增强游戏可玩性和用户体验。然而，用于压敏触屏的现有技术解决方案成本高并且消耗不可接受量的电流。然而，本公开内容的一个方面涉及一种用于感测标准电容触敏屏幕上的压力的方式。现在参照图6A，示出了域600。域600可以是在上述附图和对应文字中描述的任何触敏屏幕上的任何位置。域600是具有功能按钮610 的触敏域。功能按钮610可以是与游戏进行或者其它使用有关的任何功能。如在先前实施例中那样，功能按钮610可以在功能、尺寸和布局方面由用户限定。在图6A和图6B的实施例中，在与压力对应的同心接触区域601-605的形式中包括用户可配置性和功能性的附加的维度。现在参照图6B，示出了手指620在接触点615按压到屏幕630的表面上。在初始或者轻接触期间，手指620在接触点615 略微张开并且仅触敏第一接触区域601。当用户需要来自功能按钮 610的更大响应时，他们更大程度按压手指620从而产生在手指620 与表面630之间的更大接触区域617。随着施加用户的更大压力，形成更大接触点618。最后，产生最大接触619以限定最大同心接触区域605。有利地，可以在目前使用于多数触敏应用中的标准电容触屏上实现这样的实施例。回顾图6A，同心接触区域601-605无需确切对应于功能按钮610的边界。由于用户将起初接触功能按钮610的中心，所以手指620的张开将大部分在功能按钮610的边界以外出现。In some applications, it is desirable for the device to sense pressure for game play. Simulated responses to pressure rather than binary touch/no-touch responses due to presses on function buttons can enhance game playability and user experience. However, prior art solutions for pressure sensitive touch screens are costly and consume unacceptable amounts of current. However, one aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for sensing pressure on a standard capacitive touch sensitive screen. Referring now to FIG. 6A, a domain 600 is shown. Field 600 may be anywhere on any of the touch-sensitive screens described in the figures and corresponding text above. Field 600 is a touch sensitive field with function buttons 610 . Function button 610 may be any function related to game play or other usage. As in the previous embodiments, the function buttons 610 may be defined by the user in terms of function, size and layout. In the embodiment of Figures 6A and 6B, an additional dimension of user configurability and functionality is included in the form of concentric contact areas 601-605 corresponding to pressure. Referring now to FIG. 6B , finger 620 is shown pressing onto the surface of screen 630 at contact point 615 . During an initial or light contact, fingers 620 are slightly spread at contact point 615 and only touch sensitive first contact area 601 . When the user desires a greater response from the function button 610, they press the finger 620 harder resulting in a larger contact area 617 between the finger 620 and the surface 630. As more pressure from the user is applied, a greater point of contact 618 is formed. Finally, maximum contact 619 is created to define maximum concentric contact area 605 . Advantageously, such an embodiment can be implemented on standard capacitive touch screens currently used in most touch sensitive applications. Referring back to FIG. 6A , the concentric contact areas 601 - 605 need not correspond exactly to the boundaries of the function button 610 . Since the user will initially touch the center of the function button 610 , the spread of the finger 620 will mostly occur outside the boundaries of the function button 610 .
在一些实施例中，用户可以进入“压力感测”测试模式，其中设备提示用户向规定域上施加轻、中度和最大压力。设备然后关于功能按钮610计算同心压力区域601-605。取而代之，用户可以如希望的那样手动配置同心压力区域601-605。另外取而代之，将同心压力区域预编程到设备中。虽然在提供的例子中示出了功能按钮610，但是主方向或者任何其它按钮也可以是在图6A和图6B中描述的装置中的压敏。In some embodiments, the user can enter a "pressure sensing" test mode in which the device prompts the user to apply light, moderate, and maximum pressure to a prescribed field. The device then calculates the concentric pressure areas 601-605 with respect to the function button 610. Instead, the user may manually configure the concentric pressure regions 601-605 as desired. Also instead, concentric pressure zones are preprogrammed into the device. Although a function button 610 is shown in the example provided, the home direction or any other button may also be pressure sensitive in the devices described in Figures 6A and 6B.
已经在并入细节的具体实施例方面描述本发明以有助于理解本发明的构造和操作原理。这里的这样对具体实施例及其细节的引用并非旨在于限制所附权利要求书的范围。本领域技术人员将容易清楚，能够对为了示例而选择的实施例做出其它各种修改而不脱离如所附权利要求书限定的本发明精神实质和范围。The present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiments incorporating details to facilitate the understanding of principles of construction and operation of the invention. Such references herein to specific embodiments and details thereof are not intended to limit the scope of the claims appended hereto. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that other various modifications can be made to the embodiment chosen for illustration without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
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