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公开(公告)号:US11511186B2
公开(公告)日:2022-11-29
申请号:US17174167
申请日:2021-02-11
Applicant: Valve Corporation
Inventor: Eric Judson VanWyk , Lucas Allen Whipple , Walter Petersen , Jeffrey Walter Mucha , Scott Dalton , Pierre-Loup Miguel Griffais
IPC: A63F13/24 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/01 , G06F3/0338 , A63F13/214 , A63F13/285 , A63F13/218
Abstract: Described herein are controllers with sensor-rich controls for enhanced controller functionality. An example control may include a pressure sensor that is configured to detect an amount of a force of a press on a cover of the control based at least in part on a proximity of a metal layer to the pressure sensor. This control may further include a touch sensor for detecting an object contacting the cover of the control. Additional embodiments disclose, among other things, integrated trackpads and D-pads, as well as backlighting features that indicate a functional state of the controller.
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公开(公告)号:US20210038979A1
公开(公告)日:2021-02-11
申请号:US16663041
申请日:2019-10-24
Applicant: Valve Corporation
Inventor: Iestyn Bleasdale-Shepherd , Scott Dalton , Richard Kaethler
Abstract: A trained machine learning model(s) is used to determine scores (e.g., trust scores) for user accounts registered with a video game service, and the scores are used to match players together in multiplayer video game settings. For example, sensor data received from client machines can be provided as input to the trained machine learning model(s), and the trained machine learning model(s) generates scores as output, which relate to probabilities that the game control data received from those client machines was generated by handheld devices, as opposed to having been synthesized and/or modified using software. In this manner, subsets of logged-in user accounts executing a video game can be assigned to different matches (e.g., by isolating non-human players from human players) based at least in part on the scores determined for those logged-in user accounts, and the video game is executed in the assigned match for each logged-in user account.
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公开(公告)号:US10888776B2
公开(公告)日:2021-01-12
申请号:US16201782
申请日:2018-11-27
Applicant: Valve Corporation
Inventor: Austin Palmer , Cheang Tad Yoo , Brian David Hensley , Michael J. Goerz , Scott Dalton , Ian Campbell , Christopher Lee Bjordhal , Jeffrey Peter Bellinghausen
IPC: G06F3/00 , G06F1/16 , A63F13/24 , A63F13/214 , G06F3/0354
Abstract: Described herein are, among other things, handheld controllers that include one or more touchpads (i.e., touch-sensitive controls) configured to detachably couple to one or more overlays that effectively transform the respective touchpad into a different control. For instance, one example handheld controller may include a circular trackpad that is configured to detect a position of a finger on a top surface of the trackpad. This position may be used to control a cursor or avatar, for scrolling, or for any other type of command. In general, most or all of the top surface may be usable by a user for providing input to the controller and/or a remote system coupled to the controller. As described herein, however, one or more different overlays may detachably couple to a housing of the controller and/or the trackpad itself to effectively change the use of the trackpad.
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公开(公告)号:US20190118080A1
公开(公告)日:2019-04-25
申请号:US15630081
申请日:2017-06-22
Applicant: VALVE CORPORATION
Inventor: Ian Campbell , Jeffrey Bellinghausen , Scott Dalton
IPC: A63F13/24
CPC classification number: A63F13/24 , A63F13/98 , A63F2300/1043
Abstract: A hand-held controller includes a controller body having a front and a back, with at least one thumb control on the front of the controller body. A back shell on the back of the controller body has left and right portions, each having top and bottom regions. A first force sensitive resistor (FSR) underlies the top region of the left portion of the back shell. A second FSR underlies the bottom region of the left portion of the back shell. A third FSR underlies the top region of the right portion of the back shell. A fourth FSR underlies the bottom region of the right portion of the back shell.
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公开(公告)号:US20180264357A1
公开(公告)日:2018-09-20
申请号:US15984245
申请日:2018-05-18
Applicant: Valve Corporation
Inventor: Scott Dalton , Jeffrey Peter Bellinghausen , Scott Douglas Nietfeld , Jeffrey George Leinbaugh , Ian Campbell , Cheang Tad Yoo , Lawrence Yang , Jeffrey Walter Mucha
IPC: A63F13/24 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/038 , A63F13/218
Abstract: Logic of a handheld controller can implement sensor fusion algorithms based on force data provided by a force sensing resistor (FSR) in combination with touch data or proximity data provided by a touch sensor or an array of proximity sensors, respectively. An example sensor fusion algorithm can be used to re-calibrate the FSR when an object contacts an associated control, as detected by the touch sensor. Another example sensor fusion algorithm can be used to ignore spurious inputs detected by the FSR when an object is in contact with an adjacent control. Another example sensor fusion algorithm can be used to detect a hand size of a hand grasping a handle of the controller, as detected by the array of proximity sensors, and to adjust the threshold force to register a FSR input event at the FSR according to the hand size.
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公开(公告)号:US20150105152A1
公开(公告)日:2015-04-16
申请号:US14513703
申请日:2014-10-14
Applicant: VALVE CORPORATION
Inventor: JEFFREY PETER BELLINGHAUSEN , Scott Dalton , Claire Michelle Gottschalk , Eric James Hope , Jeffrey Keyzer
IPC: A63F13/285 , A63F13/2145
CPC classification number: A63F13/285 , A63F13/214 , A63F13/2145 , A63F13/24 , A63F2300/1037 , A63F2300/1068
Abstract: Various game controller hardware and user interface configurations are disclosed. Some configurations may comprise two circular trackpads, driven by the player's thumbs, which may be clickable, allowing the entire surface to act as a button. Haptic feedback may be based on dual linear resonant actuators (e.g., by means of strong, weighted electro-magnets attached to each of the dual trackpads), capable of delivering a wide range of force and vibration, allowing control over frequency, amplitude, and direction of movement. The haptics-related components in certain implementations may also play audio waveforms and thereby function as speakers. In the center of the controller according to certain configurations may be another touch-enabled surface, this one backed by a display screen. In some configurations this entire screen itself may also be clickable, like a large single button. A variety of other exemplary implementations and configurations are described.
Abstract translation: 公开了各种游戏控制器硬件和用户界面配置。 一些配置可以包括由玩家的拇指驱动的两个圆形轨迹板,其可以是可点击的,允许整个表面用作按钮。 触觉反馈可以基于双线性谐振致动器(例如,通过连接到每个双轨迹板的强的,加权的电磁体),能够提供宽范围的力和振动,允许控制频率,振幅和 运动方向 在某些实施方式中的触觉相关组件也可以播放音频波形,从而起扬声器的作用。 在控制器的中央,根据某些配置可能会有另一个触控面,这一个由显示屏支持。 在一些配置中,整个屏幕本身也可以是可点击的,像一个大的单个按钮。 描述了各种其他示例性实施方式和配置。
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公开(公告)号:US11294485B2
公开(公告)日:2022-04-05
申请号:US16826800
申请日:2020-03-23
Applicant: Valve Corporation
Inventor: Scott Dalton , Jeffrey Peter Bellinghausen , Scott Douglas Nietfeld , Jeffrey George Leinbaugh , Ian Campbell , Cheang Tad Yoo , Lawrence Yang , Jeffrey Walter Mucha
IPC: A63F13/24 , G06F3/041 , A63F13/218 , G06F3/038 , A63F13/214 , A63F13/44 , A63F13/22
Abstract: Logic of a handheld controller can implement sensor fusion algorithms based on force data provided by a force sensing resistor (FSR) in combination with touch data or proximity data provided by a touch sensor or an array of proximity sensors, respectively. An example sensor fusion algorithm can be used to re-calibrate the FSR when an object contacts an associated control, as detected by the touch sensor. Another example sensor fusion algorithm can be used to ignore spurious inputs detected by the FSR when an object is in contact with an adjacent control. Another example sensor fusion algorithm can be used to detect a hand size of a hand grasping a handle of the controller, as detected by the array of proximity sensors, and to adjust the threshold force to register a FSR input event at the FSR according to the hand size.
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公开(公告)号:US20210252388A1
公开(公告)日:2021-08-19
申请号:US17174167
申请日:2021-02-11
Applicant: Valve Corporation
Inventor: Eric Judson VanWyk , Lucas Allen Whipple , Walter Petersen , Jeffrey Walter Mucha , Scott Dalton , Pierre-Loup Miguel Griffais
IPC: A63F13/24 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/01 , G06F3/0338 , A63F13/214 , A63F13/218 , A63F13/285
Abstract: Described herein are controllers with sensor-rich controls for enhanced controller functionality. An example control may include a pressure sensor that is configured to detect an amount of a force of a press on a cover of the control based at least in part on a proximity of a metal layer to the pressure sensor. This control may further include a touch sensor for detecting an object contacting the cover of the control. Additional embodiments disclose, among other things, integrated trackpads and D-pads, as well as backlighting features that indicate a functional state of the controller.
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公开(公告)号:US11052310B2
公开(公告)日:2021-07-06
申请号:US16391059
申请日:2019-04-22
Applicant: Valve Corporation
Inventor: Jeffrey Peter Bellinghausen , Claire Michelle Gottschalk , Eric James Hope , Jeffrey Scott Keyzer , Scott Dalton
IPC: A63F13/24 , A63F13/285 , A63F13/2145 , A63F13/214
Abstract: Various game controller hardware and user interface configurations are disclosed. Some configurations may comprise two circular trackpads, driven by the player's thumbs, which may be clickable, allowing the entire surface to act as a button. Haptic feedback may be based on dual linear resonant actuators (e.g., by means of strong, weighted electro-magnets attached to each of the dual trackpads), capable of delivering a wide range of force and vibration, allowing control over frequency, amplitude, and direction of movement. The haptics-related components in certain implementations may also play audio waveforms and thereby function as speakers. In the center of the controller according to certain configurations may be another touch-enabled surface, this one backed by a display screen. In some configurations this entire screen itself may also be clickable, like a large single button. A variety of other exemplary implementations and configurations are described.
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公开(公告)号:US20200218377A1
公开(公告)日:2020-07-09
申请号:US16826800
申请日:2020-03-23
Applicant: Valve Corporation
Inventor: Scott Dalton , Jeffrey Peter Bellinghausen , Scott Douglas Nietfeld , Jeffrey George Leinbaugh , Ian Campbell , Cheang Tad Yoo , Lawrence Yang , Jeffrey Walter Mucha
IPC: G06F3/041 , A63F13/24 , A63F13/218 , G06F3/038 , A63F13/214 , A63F13/44
Abstract: Logic of a handheld controller can implement sensor fusion algorithms based on force data provided by a force sensing resistor (FSR) in combination with touch data or proximity data provided by a touch sensor or an array of proximity sensors, respectively. An example sensor fusion algorithm can be used to re-calibrate the FSR when an object contacts an associated control, as detected by the touch sensor. Another example sensor fusion algorithm can be used to ignore spurious inputs detected by the FSR when an object is in contact with an adjacent control. Another example sensor fusion algorithm can be used to detect a hand size of a hand grasping a handle of the controller, as detected by the array of proximity sensors, and to adjust the threshold force to register a FSR input event at the FSR according to the hand size.
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