TWI678173B - Gaming seat device adjusting method and gaming system - Google Patents

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a gaming seat device adjustment method and a gaming system. The method includes: connecting to a first mobile device via a communication interface of a gaming seat device; downloading first setting information corresponding to a first user from the first mobile device; and automatically updating the first setting information according to the first setting information. The physical configuration state of the gaming seat device is adjusted from a preset state to a first customized state corresponding to the first user; and in response to the removal of the first mobile device, the The physical configuration state of the gaming seat device is restored from the first customized state to the preset state.

Description

Gaming seat device adjustment method and gaming system

The present invention relates to an automatic control technology, and in particular, to a method and a system for adjusting a gaming seat device.

With the advancement of technology, many types of gaming seats have been proposed to meet the needs of gaming players. Compared with ordinary computer chairs, gaming seats can provide users with a better gaming experience. For example, certain gaming seats can provide users with corresponding somatosensory feedback (such as vibration) in response to certain game scenarios. Alternatively, some gaming seats can provide a wrap-around (or cockpit-type) operating environment, allowing users to have a more immersive presence when playing games. However, in the promotion of e-sports seats, the current common problem is that users of e-sports seats need to spend a lot of time performing seat adjustments, reducing the user's willingness to use.

The present invention provides a gaming seat device adjustment method and gaming system, which can automatically adjust the settings of gaming seat devices for different users, effectively improving the above problems.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for adjusting a gaming seat device, which includes: connecting to a first mobile device via a communication interface of the gaming seat device; and downloading from the first mobile device a first A setting information; automatically adjusting the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device from a preset state to a first customized state corresponding to the first user according to the first setting information; and in response to all The removal of the first mobile device automatically restores the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device from the first customized state to the preset state.

An embodiment of the present invention further provides an e-sports system, which includes an e-sports seat device and a host system. The host system is coupled to the gaming seat device. The host system is configured to connect to the first mobile device via a communication interface of the gaming seat device. The host system is further configured to download first setting information corresponding to a first user from the first mobile device. The host system is further configured to automatically adjust a physical configuration state of the gaming seat device from a preset state to a first customized state corresponding to the first user according to the first setting information. The host system is further configured to automatically restore the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device from the first customized state to the preset state in response to the removal of the first mobile device. .

Based on the above, after being connected to the first mobile device via the communication interface of the gaming seat device, the first setting information corresponding to the first user can be downloaded from the first mobile device. Then, the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device can be automatically adjusted from the preset state to the first customized state corresponding to the first user according to the first setting information. In addition, in response to the removal of the first mobile device, the physical configuration status of the e-sports seat device can be automatically restored from the first customized status to the preset status, waiting for the next user. This can effectively improve the user experience or the convenience of using the gaming seat device.

In order to make the above features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, embodiments are hereinafter described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the gaming system 10 includes a host system 11 and a gaming seat device 12. The host system 11 can be any type of computer host with data transmission and calculation functions. The host system 11 can be used to control the gaming seat device 12. In an embodiment, the host system 11 may be connected to the gaming seat device 12 via a wired manner, as shown in FIG. 1. In another embodiment, the host system 11 can also be wirelessly connected to the gaming seat device 12. In addition, in one embodiment, the host system 11 may also be combined with the gaming seat device 12.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a host system according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the host system 11 includes a storage device 111, a power supply circuit 112, an input / output (I / O) device 113, and a processor 114. The storage device 111 is used for storing data. The storage device 111 may include a volatile storage medium and a non-volatile storage medium. For example, the volatile storage medium may include random access memory (RAM), and the non-volatile storage medium may include read-only memory (ROM), solid-state hard disk (SSD), or traditional hard disk (HDD).

The power supply circuit 112 is used to supply power to the host system 11. For example, the power supply circuit 112 may include a battery, a power adapter, and / or a power management chip. The I / O device 113 is used to transmit input signals and output signals. For example, the I / O device 113 may include various input / output interfaces, such as a screen, a touch screen, a touchpad, a mouse, a keyboard, physical buttons, speakers, a microphone, a wired network card, and / or a wireless network. Card, and the type of input / output interface is not limited to this.

The processor 114 is coupled to the storage device 111, the power supply circuit 112 and the I / O device 113. The processor 114 may be used to control the whole or a part of the operation of the host system 11. For example, the processor 114 may be a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or other programmable general-purpose or special-purpose microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), Programmable controller, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), Programmable Logic Device (PLD) or other similar devices or a combination of these devices. In addition, the processor 114 may communicate with the gaming seat device 12 of FIG. 1 via the I / O device 113.

Returning to FIG. 1, the gaming seat device 12 includes a communication interface 121, a seat 122, a display 123, a link mechanism 124, a keyboard frame 125, and a lower baffle plate 126. The communication interface 121 is configured to communicate with an external device. For example, the external device may be a mobile device such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. In one embodiment, the communication interface 121 is a physical connection interface, as shown in FIG. 1. For example, the communication interface 121 may conform to the universal serial bus (USB) 2.0, USB 3.0, or other types of transmission specifications. In another embodiment, the communication interface 121 may also be a wireless communication interface.

The seat 122 is provided in the gaming seat device 12 as shown in FIG. 1. At least one side of the seat 122 may have an armrest. The seat 122 may be a general seat, an ergonomic chair, an electric massage chair, or other types of gaming chairs. The height of the seat 122, the overall tilt angle of the seat 122, and the tilt angle of the seat back of the seat 122 can be adjusted.

The display 123 is used for displaying images. In an embodiment, the total number of the displays 123 is three, as shown in FIG. 1. However, in another embodiment, the total number of displays 123 may be more (for example, four) or less (for example, one), which is not limited in the present invention.

The link mechanism 124 is physically connected to the seat 122 and the display 123 of the gaming seat device 12, as shown in FIG. 1. The link mechanism 124 can be rotated via at least one rotating shaft mechanism to adjust the position of the display 123. For example, the link mechanism 124 can be used to adjust the height of the display 123 relative to the seat 122 and / or the distance between the display 123 and the seat 122.

The keyboard frame 125 and the lower baffle plate 126 are physically connected to the seat 122. The keyboard frame 125 can be rotated relative to the seat 122 to adjust the relative position between the keyboard frame 125 and the seat 122. In addition, the height of the keyboard stand 125 can also be adjusted. The keyboard stand 125 can be used to place an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, or a touchpad. When the user sits on the seat 122, the user can operate the input device placed on the keyboard stand 125 to input signals. The input signal can be transmitted to the host system 11. The lower baffle 126 is used to place the feet of the user, and the lower baffle 126 can be raised or lowered upward.

In one embodiment, the gaming seat device 12 also has at least one control chip (not shown) and / or at least one drive motor (not shown). The control chip can be used to control at least one of the communication interface 121, the seat 122, the display 123, the link mechanism 124, the keyboard frame 125, and the lower baffle plate 126. The driving motor can adjust the physical position of at least one of the seat 122, the display 123, the link mechanism 124, the keyboard frame 125, and the lower baffle plate 126 in response to a control signal from the control chip or the host system 11. For example, the driving motor can adjust at least one of the position of the seat 122, the tilt angle of the seat 122, the position of the keyboard stand 125, the position of the display 123, and the position of the lower baffle 126. In addition, the input device placed on the keyboard frame 125 can also be used to communicate with the control chip.

In one embodiment, when no user is operating the gaming seat device 12 (ie, the gaming seat device 12 is in an idle state), the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device 12 may be a preset state. In a preset state, all or at least some of the physical components of the gaming seat device 12 are located in their respective preset positions. In one embodiment, the preset state is also referred to as a cockpit open state.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the gaming seat device in a preset state according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, in a preset state, the seat 122, the display 123, the link mechanism 124, the keyboard frame 125, and the lower baffle plate 126 are all in respective preset positions. Thereby, the user can easily leave or enter the gaming seat device 12. For example, in a preset state, the user can easily leave the seat 122 or sit on the seat 122 without being blocked by the display 123, the link mechanism 124, the keyboard frame 125, and / or the lower baffle plate 126.

In one embodiment, after a user (also referred to as a first user) enters the gaming seat device 12 and sits on the seat 122, the first user may place the mobile device (also referred to as the first mobile The device) 120 is connected to the communication interface 121 as shown in FIG. 1. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the mobile device 120 is owned by the first user. The processor 114 of the host system 11 may be connected to the mobile device 120 via the communication interface 121 of the gaming seat device 12.

In an embodiment, after the mobile device 120 is connected to the communication interface 121, the processor 114 can determine whether a certain application program (also referred to as a target application program) has been installed on the mobile device 120. For example, the processor 114 may attempt to communicate with a target application in the mobile device 120 via the communication interface 121. If the processor 114 can successfully communicate with the target application in the mobile device 120, the processor 114 can determine that the target application is installed in the mobile device 120. However, if the processor 114 cannot communicate with the target application in the mobile device 120, the processor 114 may determine that the target application has not been installed in the mobile device 120.

In an embodiment, if the target application is not installed on the mobile device 120, the processor 114 may provide application download information to the mobile device 120 to assist the mobile device 120 in downloading the target application. For example, application download information can include a download link. The processor (not shown) of the mobile device 120 can download and install the target application program from the Internet according to the download link. Alternatively, the target application program may also be provided by the host system 11. For example, the mobile device 120 may download and install the target application from the host system 11 via the communication interface 121 according to the download link. After the target application is downloaded and installed, the mobile device 120 can communicate with the gaming seat device 12 or the host system 11 through the target application.

In one embodiment, if the mobile device 120 has a target application installed, the processor 114 may request the target application for setting information (also referred to as first setting information) corresponding to the first user. The first setting information may include physical setting information of at least one of the seat 122, the display 123, the link mechanism 124, the keyboard frame 125, and the lower baffle plate 126, and the first setting information may include the past setting by the first user Setting information. For example, if the first user has operated the gaming seat device 12 in the past and the first setting information has been recorded by the target application, the processor 114 may download the first setting information from the mobile device 120 through the communication interface 121. According to the first setting information, the processor 114 can automatically adjust the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device 12 from a preset state to a customized state corresponding to the first user (also referred to as a first customized state) . For example, according to the first setting information, the processor 114 may automatically adjust at least one of the position of the seat 122, the tilt angle of the seat 122, the position of the keyboard stand 125, the position of the display 123, and the position of the lower baffle 126. To adjust the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device 12 from a preset state to a first customized state. In one embodiment, adjusting the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device 12 from a preset state to a first customized state is also referred to as closing the cockpit.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a gaming seat device in a first customized state according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 4. In the first customized state, the positions of the seat 122, the display 123, the link mechanism 124, the keyboard frame 125, and the lower baffle plate 126 can be respectively located in the customized designation specified by the first setting information. position. For example, in the process of adjusting the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device 12 from the preset state to the first customized state, the height and / or tilt angle of the seat 122 may be automatically adjusted to the past setting of the first user The position of the display 123 can be automatically moved to the position set by the first user in the past driven by the link mechanism 124, the keyboard holder 125 can be automatically moved to the position set by the first user in the past, and / or the lower baffle 126 can Automatically rise to the position set by the first user in the past. In one embodiment, in the first customized state, the gaming seat device 12 can be regarded as the cabin closed state.

In other words, in an embodiment, after the first user sits on the seat 122 and connects the mobile device 120 to the communication interface 121, the host system 11 can automatically control the e-sports seat according to the first setting information from the mobile device 120 The chair device 12 is automatically switched from a cabin open state (or a preset state) to a cabin closed state (or a first customized state). In particular, in the first customized state, the first user does not need to manually adjust, and the positions of the seat 122, the display 123, the link mechanism 124, the keyboard frame 125, and the lower baffle 126 can also meet the first use. Past usage habits. Then, the first user can start operating the gaming seat device 12 in a first customized state, such as executing a game or the like.

In one embodiment, after the target application is installed on the mobile device 120, the first user can adjust the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device 12 by operating the target application. For example, the target application may provide a setting interface to the mobile device 120. The processor 114 may receive the setting information provided by the first user by operating the setting interface through the communication interface 121 and adjust the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device 12 according to the setting information. For example, the processor 114 may adjust and adjust at least one of the position of the seat 122, the tilt angle of the seat 122, the position of the keyboard stand 125, the position of the display 123, and the position of the lower baffle plate 126 according to the setting information.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a setting interface according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 5, the mobile device 51 is the same as or similar to the mobile device 120 of FIG. 1. After the mobile device 51 is connected to the communication interface 121, a screen of the mobile device 51 may display a setting interface 52. A first user (eg, Kevin) can provide the setting information by operating the setting interface 52. For example, the setting interface 52 may include setting options 521-523. The setting option 521 is used to adjust the position of the seat 121, such as the height and / or the tilt angle of the seat 121. The setting option 522 is used to adjust the position of the display 123. The setting option 523 is used to adjust the position of the keyboard stand 523.

It should be noted that the setting interface 52 shown in FIG. 5 is only an example, and is not intended to limit the present invention. In another embodiment, the setting interface 52 may also include other types of setting options (for example, options for adjusting the lower plate 126 in FIG. 1) or other operation buttons. In addition, the presentation manner and content of the setting interface 52 can also be adjusted according to practical requirements, which is not limited in the present invention.

In one embodiment, the target application can record or update the setting information provided by the first user by operating the setting interface (such as the setting interface 52 of FIG. 5). The recorded or updated setting information is the first setting information. When the first user connects the mobile device 120 to the communication interface 121 next time, the first setting information may be used to automatically adjust the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device 12.

In one embodiment, the first user may interrupt the connection between the mobile device 120 and the communication interface 121 to remove the mobile device 120. Taking FIG. 1 as an example, the first user can unplug the mobile device 120 from the connection interface 121 to interrupt the physical connection between the mobile device 120 and the communication interface 121. Alternatively, the first user may interrupt the wireless connection between the mobile device 120 and the communication interface 121 by operating the mobile device 120. After detecting that the connection between the mobile device 120 and the communication interface 121 is interrupted, the processor 114 may determine that the mobile device 120 has been removed. In response to the removal of the mobile device 120, the processor 114 may automatically restore the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device 12 from the first customized state to a preset state. For example, it is assumed that the gaming seat device 12 is currently in the first customized state (or the cockpit closed state) of FIG. 4. In response to the removal of the mobile device 120, the processor 114 may automatically switch the gaming seat device 12 back to the default state (or cockpit open state) of FIG. 3. For example, the operation of switching the gaming seat device 12 back to the preset state may include returning the position of the seat 122 to the preset position, moving the link mechanism 124 to drive the display 123 to return to the preset position, and moving the keyboard stand 125 to Preset position, and / or move the lower baffle 126 to a preset position. In the preset state (or the cockpit opened state) of FIG. 3, the first user can easily leave the seat 122.

In one embodiment, after the first user leaves the gaming seat device 12, another user (also referred to as a second user) may enter the gaming seat device 12 and sit on the seat 122. The second user may connect his mobile device (also referred to as the second mobile device) to the communication interface 121 in a similar manner to the mobile device 120. At this time, the processor 114 may be connected to the second mobile device via the communication interface 121. If the setting information corresponding to the second user (also referred to as the second setting information) has been recorded in the second mobile device, the processor 114 may download the second setting information from the second mobile device through the communication interface 121. Then, the processor 114 may automatically adjust the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device 12 from the preset state to another customized state corresponding to the second user (also referred to as the second customized system) according to the second setting information. State). Similar to the first customized state, in one embodiment, the second customized state is also referred to as a cockpit closed state. The second user can operate the gaming seat device 12 in a second customized state in a manner consistent with his usage habits.

It should be noted that, in the foregoing embodiment, the first setting information is set by the first user, and the second setting information is set by the second user. Therefore, the first customized state indicated by the first setting information may be different from the second customized state indicated by the first setting information. For example, assume that a first user is used to viewing the display 123 at a longer distance and a second user is used to viewing the display 123 at a closer distance. The distance between the display 123 and the seat 122 adjusted according to the first setting information in the first customized state may be greater than the display 123 and the seat adjusted according to the second setting information in the second customized state The distance between 122. Alternatively, it is assumed that the first user likes to raise the foot and the second user does not like to raise the foot. The height of the lower baffle plate 126 adjusted according to the first setting information in the first customized state may be higher than the height of the lower baffle plate 126 adjusted according to the second setting information in the second customized state.

In addition, if the second setting information is not recorded in the second mobile device, the second user may provide the setting information by operating a setting interface provided by the target application. Alternatively, if the second mobile device does not have the target application installed, the processor 114 may send a download link to assist the second user in downloading the target application. Relevant operation details have been detailed above, and are not repeated here.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for adjusting a gaming seat device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6, in step S601, the first mobile device is connected to the first gaming device via a communication interface of the gaming seat device. In step S602, the first setting information corresponding to the first user is downloaded from the first mobile device. In step S603, the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device is automatically adjusted from the preset state to the first customized state corresponding to the first user according to the first setting information. In step S604, in response to the removal of the first mobile device, the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device is automatically restored from the first customized state to a preset state.

However, the steps in FIG. 6 have been described in detail above, and will not be repeated here. It should be noted that each step in FIG. 6 can be implemented as multiple codes or circuits, which is not limited in the present invention. In addition, the method in FIG. 6 may be used in combination with the above exemplary embodiments, or may be used alone, which is not limited in the present invention.

In summary, when a user wants to operate or experience an e-sports seat device, the user can connect his mobile device to the communication interface of the e-sports seat device. If the user has operated or experienced the gaming seat device, the related setting information can be provided to the gaming seat device or the host system through the communication interface to customize the physical configuration status of the gaming seat device. Alternatively, the host system may assist the user to download the target application program to set the physical configuration status of the gaming seat device through the communication interface of the gaming seat device. In addition, in response to the removal of the first mobile device, the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device can be automatically restored to a preset state to open the cockpit and wait for the next user. This can effectively improve the user experience or the convenience of using the gaming seat device.

Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with the examples, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can make some modifications and retouching without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the attached patent application.

10‧‧‧E-sports system

11‧‧‧host system

12‧‧‧Sports Seat Device

111‧‧‧Storage device

112‧‧‧Power Supply Circuit

113‧‧‧input / output device

114‧‧‧Processor

120, 51‧‧‧ mobile devices

121‧‧‧ communication interface

122‧‧‧Seat

123‧‧‧Display

124‧‧‧ connecting rod mechanism

125‧‧‧ keyboard shelf

126‧‧‧ Lower baffle

52‧‧‧setting interface

521 ~ 523‧‧‧ Setting options

S601 ~ S604‧‧‧ steps

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a host system according to an embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the gaming seat device in a preset state according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a gaming seat device in a first customized state according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a setting interface according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for adjusting a gaming seat device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (10)

A method for adjusting a gaming seat device includes connecting to a first mobile device via a communication interface of the gaming seat device, wherein the gaming seat device includes a seat, a display, a link mechanism, a keyboard stand, and Lower baffle plate; downloading first setting information corresponding to a first user from the first mobile device; automatically adjusting a physical configuration state of the gaming seat device from a preset state to according to the first setting information A first customized state corresponding to the first user, wherein in the preset state, the seat, the display, the link mechanism, the keyboard stand, and the lower baffle are all in their respective presets Position; and in response to the removal of the first mobile device, automatically returning the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device from the first customized state to the preset state. The method for adjusting a gaming seat device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device is automatically adjusted from the preset state to correspond to the first according to the first setting information. The step of the user's first customized state includes: automatically adjusting a position of a seat of the gaming seat device, a tilt angle of the seat, and At least one of a position of a keyboard stand, a position of a display of the gaming seat device, and a position of a lower baffle of the gaming seat device. The method for adjusting a gaming seat device according to item 1 of the patent application scope further includes: after connecting to the first mobile device via the communication interface, providing an application to download information to the first mobile device to assist The first mobile device downloads a target application, wherein the target application is used to communicate with the gaming seat device or a host system of the gaming seat device. The method for adjusting a gaming seat device according to item 3 of the scope of patent application, further comprising: after the first mobile device downloads the target application, receiving the setting information provided by the target application through the communication interface; and The physical configuration state of the gaming seat device is automatically adjusted according to the setting information. The method for adjusting a gaming seat device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, further comprising: connecting to a second mobile device via the communication interface of the gaming seat device; downloading from the second mobile device corresponding to The second setting information of the second user; and automatically adjusting the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device from the preset state to a second customized system corresponding to the second user according to the second setting information A customized state, wherein the second customized state is different from the first customized state. An e-sports system includes: an e-sports seat device, wherein the e-sports seat device includes a seat, a display, a link mechanism, a keyboard frame, and a lower baffle; and a host system coupled to the e-sports seat Chair device, wherein the host system is used to connect to a first mobile device through a communication interface of the gaming seat device, and the host system is further used to download a first corresponding to a first user from the first mobile device. A setting information, the host system is further configured to automatically adjust a physical configuration state of the gaming seat device from a preset state to a first customization corresponding to the first user according to the first setting information State, in which the seat, the display, the link mechanism, the keyboard stand, and the lower baffle are all in respective preset positions in the preset state, and the host system is further configured to respond to the first The removal of the mobile device automatically restores the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device from the first customized state to the preset state. The gaming system according to item 6 of the patent application scope, wherein the host system automatically adjusts the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device from the preset state to correspond to the first use according to the first setting information. The operation of the first customized state includes: automatically adjusting a position of a seat of the gaming seat device, a tilt angle of the seat, and a keyboard of the gaming seat device according to the first setting information. At least one of a position of a rack, a position of a display of the gaming seat device, and a position of a lower baffle of the gaming seat device. The gaming system according to item 6 of the patent application scope, wherein the host system is further configured to provide an application to download information to the first mobile device after connecting to the first mobile device through the communication interface to assist The first mobile device downloads a target application, wherein the target application is used to communicate with the gaming seat device or the host system. The gaming system according to item 8 of the scope of patent application, wherein after the first mobile device downloads the target application, the host system is further configured to receive the setting information provided by the target application through the communication interface and according to The setting information automatically adjusts the physical configuration state of the gaming seat device. The gaming system according to item 6 of the patent application scope, wherein the host system is further configured to connect to a second mobile device via the communication interface of the gaming seat device, and the host system is further configured to connect from the second The mobile device downloads the second setting information corresponding to a second user, and the host system is further configured to automatically adjust the physical configuration state of the e-sports seat device from the preset state to the corresponding according to the second setting information. A second customized state of the second user, wherein the second customized state is different from the first customized state.