Dedicated wireless digital video dics (DVD) controller for video game consoles

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 6786822
  • Patent Number
    6,786,822
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, March 7, 2002
    22 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, September 7, 2004
    20 years ago
Abstract
A wireless interface and dedicated digital video disc (DVD) controller for video game consoles capable of playing DVDs. An adapter is inserted into one of the communication ports of the game console and provides a wireless communication receiver for receiving and inputting control commands into the game console. A dedicated DVD remote control device includes a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting DVD player control functions to the game console via the adapter and thereby enables wireless control of the DVD functions of the game console. The control buttons on the dedicated DVD remote control correspond in function to the wired game controller buttons that would otherwise control the DVD functions of the game console, but have an appearance to the user that corresponds to a standard DVD player remote control. Thus, the user need not navigate through menus or otherwise determine the DVD player functions of the wired game controller buttons with symbol designations used for various functions of game play.
Description




BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION




1. Field of the Invention




The present invention relates to console video gaming systems, and more particularly, to a wireless digital video disc (DVD) controller and interface for console video gaming systems capable of playing other media such as DVDs.




2. Description of the Related Art




The new age of console video game systems now includes an additional feature of playing digital video discs (DVDs). “DVD” may also be used to describe digital versatile discs, which include digital video discs. This feature gives the console game system a dual function of playing video games and DVD's at the user's choice. Thus, the video game console capable of playing DVDs can now be integrated into a home entertainment system for more than just video game playing. One example of such console video game system is the Sony Playstation® II which is expected to be available in the U.S. retail market later this year. It is also believed that other manufacturers will incorporate this dual function ability in the near future.




The Playstation® II includes two game controller ports for receiving two game controllers for use in operating the games. In addition, the DVD functions of the Playstation® II are also controlled through the use of one of the two game controllers (e.g., controller No.


1


). Various buttons on the game controller can be used to control various playing features of the DVD being viewed.




Generally, the game console with wired controllers is proximate to the television it is connected to. Thus, the primary drawback to the game console that can play DVDs is that the game controller must be plugged into the game console in order to control the DVD functions. Thus, the wired “remote” control (i.e., game controller) for the DVD functions of the game console is a significant limitation on the user's ability to sit back and enjoy a DVD without either having the game console with wired “remote” near the sitting area for viewing the television, or being required to get up each time a DVD player control function is desired This is especially a drawback when the video game console is connected to, and is part of the user's audio/video entertainment system.




A wireless game controller such as that disclosed in U.S. Pat No. 5,605,505 may be implemented to eliminate this problem of a wired controller, however, the button designations of the wireless game controller will not necessarily correspond with that of the wired controller for this system, nor will they correspond in function or position with the designated control functions of the DVD player. As such, the user is required to learn the game controller button symbols and/or letters that control the various functions of the DVD player of the device.




SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION




It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an accessory item that provides a wireless controller dedicated to control the DVD features of a video gaming console capable playing DVD discs.




It is another object of the invention to provide a dedicated wireless DVD controller for a video gaming console that doesn't require additional menus or button association by the user.




These and other objects are achieved in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention in which a wireless adapter (interface) receiver is insertable into one of the game controller or communication ports of the game console and a dedicated DVD remote control transmitter having a plurality of DVD player function control buttons wirelessly transmits the selected DVD player control function to the wireless interface receiver. The wireless interface receiver inputs the received DVD player control functions to the game console via the connected game controller or communication port and thereby enables remote wireless control of the DVD player functions of the game console.




Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the drawings are designed solely for purposes of illustration and not as a definition of the limits of the invention, for which reference should be made to the appended claims.











BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS




In the drawings wherein like reference numerals denote similar elements throughout the views:





FIG. 1

is a perspective view of the wireless adapter device according to a first embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 2



a


is a front view of the wireless adapter device according to the first embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 2



b


is a rear view of the wireless adapter device according to the first embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 3

is a perspective view of the game console wireless adapter device according to a second embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 4



a


is a front view of the wireless adapter device according to the second embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 4



b


is a rear view of the wireless adapter device according to the second embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 5

is an embodiment of the dedicated wireless DVD controller for use with the game console wireless adapter according to the present invention;





FIG. 6

is a diagram of an exemplary game console that utilizes the dedicated DVD controller of the present invention;





FIG. 7

is a perspective view of the game console wireless adapter device according to a third embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 8



a


is a front view of the wireless adapter device according to the third embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 8



b


is a rear view of the wireless adapter device according to the third embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 9

is a perspective view of the game console wireless adapter device according to a fourth embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 10

is a front view of the wireless adapter device according to the fourth embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 11

is a perspective view of the game console wireless adapter device according to a fifth embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 12

is a front view of the wireless adapter device according to the fifth embodiment of the invention;





FIG. 13

is a top view of a universal remote control having the dedicated DVD control functions of the present invention; and





FIG. 14

is a perspective view of an exemplary wireless game controller usable with the dedicated DVD controller wireless adapter according to an embodiment of the invention.











DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS




Referring to

FIGS. 1

,


2




a


and


2




b


, there is shown a wireless adapter/receiver


10


according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Adapter


10


includes a body


12


, a male plug


14


on one end for connection to a game controller port


70




a


and/or


70




b


of a game console


60


(

FIG. 6

) and an infrared (R) receiver


16


opposite plug


14


. An indicator light


18


is included for indicating when IR receiver


16


is receiving an IR transmission from an IR transmitter (discussed with reference to FIG.


5


).




Adapter


10


converts the game controller port


70




a


or


70




b


or other communication Aport of a video game console


60


into a wireless receiver capable of receiving and inputting control commands into the game console. In accordance with the present invention, the adapter/receiver


10


receives the wireless signals from the remote control


50


(

FIG. 5

) and converts the wireless signals into electrical signals for input into the game console. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the wirelessly transmitted and received control commands are exclusively the commands necessary to control the DVD or other non-game media playing functions of the game console.




According to one embodiment, adapter/receiver


10


uses one game controller port


70




a


or


70




b


of the game console


60


(FIG.


6


). As such, when adapter/receiver


10


is in its operable position within the game controller port, the used game controller port is no longer available for use with a game controller.




The game console


60


of

FIG. 7

is capable of playing other entertainment media such as DVDs and audio compact discs (e.g., Sony Playstation II®) and also includes various other communication ports such as universal serial bus (USB) ports


72




a


and


72




b


, an IEEE 1394 FireWire™ port


74


and also includes a PCMCIA slot


75


for receiving a PCMCIA card. It is contemplated herein that any one of these additional ports or PCMCIA slot may also be used to provide the necessary interface for a wireless controller. For example, one of the two (2) USB ports may be used to connect a wireless adapter that is capable of receiving and providing control data to the game console and thereby control the various game playing and other media playing features associated with the game console. The use of a PCMCIA card adapted to provide a wireless interface with the game console may also be readily implemented in this manner. The FireWire® port of the game console is a dedicated high bandwidth port that provides an increased capacity data communication port for data streaming into and out of the game console. This port can provide a very fast and reliable communication connection with the game console, and as such, is also a prime candidate for receiving a wireless adapter as suggested by the present invention.




Since the game console is designed to use a game controller as the DVD player controller, the buttons on the game controller corresponding to the DVD player functions have game controller symbols and not DVD player symbols. In this configuration, the user is required to identify the various game controller buttons according to their DVD functions, either through the use of a printed chart, or through navigable menus on the display screen. This is not only inconvenient for the user, but is also confusing. As shown in

FIG. 5

, the dedicated DVD controller


50


of the present invention provides the user with a standard type DVD player remote control, where the game controller symbols are no longer visible to the user, and the corresponding buttons for activating DVD player functions are similar, if not identical, to those buttons the user would ordinarily associate with the DVD player functions. The buttons of the dedicated DVD controller


50


have identifying indicia representative of the corresponding function, in addition to including indicia disposed adjacent the buttons where appropriate. By way of example, these functions include play, pause, on screen display (osd), stop/exit, main menu, DVD menu, confirm/accept/ok, back to previous chapter, skip to next chapter, rewind, fast forward, toggle subtitles, toggle sound options, and a D-pad for use in navigating menus, etc.




In accordance with the present invention, controller


50


is a wireless infrared transmitter capable of transmitting only those predetermined game controller commands that control the various DVD player functions of the game console. Since the game console can also play audio CDs, those media playing functions may also be controlled by the dedicated remote control


50


according to the invention. Table 1 represents one embodiment of the button configuration of controller


50


as they correspond to the game controller buttons (and corresponding button symbols) that would be found on the wired game controller. Those of ordinary skill will recognize that the dedicated DVD controller button designations may be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.















TABLE 1











Wired Game Controller




Dedicated Wireless







button symbol




DVD controller button













Start




Play and Pause







Select




On Screen Display (OSD)







X-button




Stop/Exit







Square Button




Main Menu







Triangle




DVD Menu







Circle




Confirm/Accept/OK







L1-Button




Back to Previous Chapter







L2-Button




Rewind







L3-Button




Toggle Subtitles







R1-Button




Skip to Next Chapter







R2-Button




Fast Forward







R3-Button




Toggle Sound Options







‘D’-Pad




Cycle through on screen menus















When wireless adapter/receiver


10


is inserted into one of the communication ports of the game console, it is configured to receive only DVD player function control signals from controller


50


, and thereby input such commands directly into the game console. Adapter


10


and controller


50


are not adapted to be used for any game playing functions of the game console. The power provided to controller


50


is generally provided by replaceable batteries, and the power needed to operate adapter


10


is provided either from the game console itself through the communication port, or through replaceable and/or rechargeable batteries.





FIGS. 3

,


4




a


and


4




b


show a wireless adapter


30


according to a second embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, adapter


30


includes an additional female game controller port


20


. As described with reference to the first embodiment, male plug


14


is inserted into the game controller port of the game console. The added female game controller port


20


allows the wired game controller (not shown) to be plugged into the adapter while maintaining the IR communication between the adapter and the dedicated DVD controller.




It is to be understood that the use of IR wireless protocol as described herein is only one exemplary embodiment, and those of ordinary skill will recognize that other wireless protocol may be used such as, for example, radio frequencies (RF) as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,806,849, which is incorporated herein by reference.




The video game console is capable of detecting the type of disc inserted and automatically switch into that operating mode. For example, when a DVD is inserted into the game console, the game console automatically switches to DVD player mode and stands by for input DVD playing control commands from the game controller port. Thus, there is no requirement by the user to set the game console into DVD mode, or otherwise. Upon insertion of a DVD, the dedicated DVD controller of the present invention becomes immediately live and active for use in controlling the DVD functions of the game console.




In a further embodiment of the invention, remote control


50


will be a universal programmable remote control so that it may also be used to control other specified components of the user's entertainment system. Thus, additional buttons and functions such as volume control power control, etc. can be added to remote


50


without departing from the scope of the present invention. Examples of these programmable features can be found in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,008,735, 5,629,868 and 5,410,326, the entire contents of each incorporated herein by reference.

FIG. 13

shows an example of a universal remote control


200


having a plurality of buttons and a display screen for aiding in the indication of the current operation mode of the remote control. When the pre-determined code for the dedicated DVD player control of the video game console is selected, the various buttons corresponding to that control mode are activated. Once activated, the universal remote control


200


can control the dedicated DVD player functions of the video game console.




In addition, it is contemplated that universal remote control


200


will include both IR and RF transmission capability. In this manner, universal remote


200


will operate in both IR and/or RF modes depending on the programmed code and the device being controlled.





FIG. 6

shows an exemplary game console


60


that utilizes the dedicated DVD controller according to the present invention. Game console


60


includes a media drawer


66


, an on/off reset button


62


, an open/close button


64


, memory slots


68




a


and


68




b


, game controller ports


70




a


and


70




b


, and other communication ports such as, for example, Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports


72




a


and


72




b


, an IEEE 1394 FireWire™ port


74


and a PCMCIA slot


75


.




In accordance with additional embodiments of the invention, memory slots


68




a


and


68




b


, and the other communication ports


72




a


,


72




b


,


74


and


75


can also be used to connect the wireless adapter and provide dedicated DVD controls for the game console


60


.

FIGS. 7-12

shows the various different embodiments of the wireless adapter of the present invention.




In other contemplated embodiments, console


60


includes wireless receiver capability through the implementation of IR and/or RF. An IR window


63


and/or RF antenna


65


(external or internal) will allow the console


60


to receive game and/or non-game controls from an outside source. Thus, in this embodiment, the remote control device


60


or the universal remote control device


200


need only be programmed for the non-game media playing modes of the game console


60


and the need for the wireless adapter is eliminated.





FIGS. 7

,


8




a


and


8




b


show an example of a memory slot wireless adapter


70


having a body


72


, a male plug end


74


on one end for connection to one of the memory slots


68




a


and


68




b


, and a female plug end


76


for receiving a memory card that is otherwise inserted into the memory slot


68




a


or


68




b


when adapter


70


is inserted therein. The IR window


16


and indicator light


18


are the same as described previously. In accordance with one embodiment, adapter


70


includes an RF antenna


75


for receiving RF wireless signals when IR is not desired, and may also include an internal memory (not shown) that enables it to provide memory functions for the game console via the memory slot which adapter


70


is connected. Female plug end


76


is an optional feature that gives the used memory slot back to the user and may be provided depending on the configuration of the adapter


70


.





FIGS. 9 and 10

show an example of a USB wireless adapter


90


according to another embodiment of the invention. As shown, adapter


90


includes a housing


92


, a male USB plug end


94


and a female USB plug end


96


for giving the utilized USB port back to the user. According to an RF embodiment, adapter


90


includes and RF antenna


95


and associated circuitry for enabling RF communication between the adapter


90


and the game controller (not shown).





FIGS. 11 and 12

show a wireless adapter


100


according to yet another embodiment of the invention. Adapter


100


includes a housing


102


, a male IEEE 1394 FireWire™ plug end


94


and a female IEEE 1394 FireWire™ plug end


106


for giving the utilized FireWire™ port to the user. According to an RF embodiment, adapter


100


includes an RF antenna


105


and associated circuitry for enabling RF communication between the adapter


100


and the game controller (not shown).




According to one embodiment, the circuitry contained within adapters


10


,


30


,


70


,


90


and


100


is powered by obtaining such power from the console through the respective communication ports. In other embodiments, the adapters can contain their own battery power that can be rechargeable or replaceable batteries.





FIG. 14

shows a wireless controller


202


which can have an IR transmitter


204


and/or an RF transmitter designated by antenna


206


. Wireless controller


202


can provide wireless game control signals to the game console


60


via the wireless adapter


30


,


70


,


90


and/or


100


that is used for the dedicated DVD remote control transmitter


50


or the universal remote control


200


. In this embodiment, wireless controller


202


can operate using the same wireless protocol as the dedicated remote control device


50


or universal remote controller


200


, or alternatively, can operate using a different wireless protocol as that used in the remote controllers


50


,


200


. For example, the remote controllers


50


,


200


can use IR to operate with the wireless adapter, while wireless controller


202


utilizes RF to communicate with the wireless adapter. Those of skill in the art will recognize that other wireless protocols can be implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention.




While there have been shown, described and pointed out fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood that various omissions, substitutions, changes in the form and details of the devices illustrated, and in their operation, may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, it is expressly intended that all combinations of those elements and/or method steps which perform substantially the same function in substantially the same way to achieve the same results are within the scope of the invention. It is the intention, therefore, to be limited only as indicated by the scope of the claims appended hereto.



Claims
  • 1. A wireless system for a video game console having at least one communication port including game controller ports and at least two operation modes including (i) a first game mode capable of playing video games and (ii) a second entertainment mode capable of playing DVD videos, the wireless system comprising:a wireless receiver having one end configured for insertion into one of said at least one of said communication ports of the video game console; and a dedicated DVD remote control transmitter having an absence of control over game functions of the video game console at all times and having DVD player function control buttons, said dedicated DVD remote control transmitter wirelessly transmitting DVD player control commands to said wireless receiver for controlling DVD player functions of the video game console when in said second entertainment mode.
  • 2. The wireless system according to claim 1, further comprising wireless communication protocol for communicating the DUD player control commands from said dedicated DVD remote control transmitter to said receiver, said wireless receiver converting received DVD player control commands into electrical signals for input into the one of said at least one communication port of the video game console.
  • 3. The wireless system according to claim 2, wherein said wireless communication protocol comprises infrared (IR).
  • 4. The wireless system according to claim 2, wherein said wireless communication protocol comprises radio frequency (RF).
  • 5. The wireless system according to claim 2, wherein said wireless communication protocol comprises a combination of IR and RF.
  • 6. The wireless system according to claim 1, wherein said at least one of said communication ports comprises one selected from a group consisting of a game controller port, a memory slot, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, a FireWire™ port and a PCMCIA slot.
  • 7. The wireless system according to claim 1, wherein said wireless receiver further comprises an additional communication port corresponding to the at least one communication port in which the wireless receiver is inserted, said additional communication port providing the user with access to the at least one communication port being utilized by the wireless receiver.
  • 8. The wireless system according to claim 1, wherein said wireless receiver obtains power from the game console via said at least one communication port.
  • 9. The wireless system according to claim 1, further comprising a wireless game controller for wirelessly transmitting game control commands to said wireless receiver to control a game being played when the video game console is in said first game mode.
  • 10. A wireless system for a video game console having at least one communication port and at least two operation modes including (i) a first game mode capable of playing video games and (ii) a second entertainment mode capable of playing DVD videos, the wireless system comprising:a wireless receiver having one end configured for insertion into one of the at least one communication port of the video game console; and a universal remote controller for wirelessly controlling a plurality of different controllable devices, said universal remote controller having an absence of control over game functions of the video same console at all times and having a code set corresponding to the second entertainment mode of the video game console.
  • 11. The wireless system according to claim 10, wherein the at least one communication port comprises one selected from a group consisting of a game controller port, a memory slot, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, a FireWire™ port and a PCMCIA slot.
  • 12. The wireless system according to claim 10, wherein said universal remote control further comprises:a memory for storing at least one code set corresponding to at least one brand of controllable devices including the code set for controlling the second entertainment mode of the video game console; and a plurality of buttons for providing access to any one of the at least one code set and enabling an operation mode for controlling a selected controllable device, said plurality of buttons including DVD player function control buttons for controlling the DVD player functions of the video game console when operating in the second entertainment mode.
  • 13. The wireless system according to claim 12, further comprising wireless communication protocol for communicating the DVD player control commands from said remote control to said receiver, said wireless receiver converting received DVD player control commands into electrical signals for input into the at least one communication port of the video game console.
  • 14. The wireless system according to claim 13, wherein said wireless communication protocol comprises infrared (IR).
  • 15. The wireless system according to claim 13, wherein said wireless communication protocol comprises radio frequency (RF).
  • 16. The wireless system according to claim 13, wherein said wireless communication protocol comprises a combination of IR and RF.
  • 17. The wireless system according to claim 10, wherein said wireless receiver further comprises an additional communication port corresponding to the communication port in which the wireless receiver is inserted, said additional communication port providing the user with access to the communication port being utilized by the wireless receiver.
  • 18. The wireless system according to claim 10, wherein said wireless receiver obtains power from the game console via said at least one communication port.
  • 19. The wireless system according to claim 10, further comprising a wireless game controller for wirelessly transmitting game control commands to said wireless receiver to control a game being played when the video game console is operating in the first game mode.
  • 20. A wireless system for a video game console having at least one communication port including game controller ports and at least two operation modes including (i) a first game mode capable of playing video games and (ii) a second entertainment mode capable of playing DVD videos, the wireless system comprising:a wireless receiver having one end configured for insertion into said at least one communication port of the video game console, said wireless receiver being powered by the video game console through the at least one communication port; and a dedicated DVD remote control transmitter having an absence of control over game functions of the video same console at all times and having a DVD player function control buttons, said dedicated DVD remote control transmitter wirelessly transmitting DVD player control commands to said wireless receiver for controlling the DVD player functions of the video game console when in said second entertainment mode.
  • 21. The wireless system according to claim 20, further comprising a wireless game controller for wirelessly transmitting game control commands to said wireless receiver to control a game being played when the video game console is operating in the first game mode.
  • 22. A wireless system for a video game console having at least one communication port and at least two operation modes including (i) a first game mode capable of playing video games and (ii) a second entertainment mode capable of playing DVD videos, the wireless system comprising:a wireless receiver having one end configured for insertion into the at least one communication port of the vide game console, said wireless receiver being powered by the video game console through the at least one communication port; and a universal remote controller for wirelessly controlling a plurality of different controllable devices, said universal remote controller having an absence of control over game functions of the video game console at all times and having a code set corresponding to the second entertainment mode of the video game console.
  • 23. The wireless system according to claim 22, further comprising a wireless game controller for wirelessly transmitting game control commands to said wireless receiver to control a game being played when the video game console is operating in the first game mode.
  • 24. A wireless system for a video game console having at least one communication port including game controller ports and at least two operation modes including (i) a first game mode capable of playing video games and (ii) a second entertainment mode capable of non-game media, the wireless system comprising:a wireless receiver having one end configured for insertion into one of said at least one of said communication ports of the video game console; and a dedicated DVD remote control transmitter having an absence of control over game functions of the video game console at all times and having non-game media player function control buttons, said dedicated DVD remote control transmitter wirelessly transmitting non-game media player control commands to said wireless receiver for controlling the non-game media player functions of the video game console when in said second entertainment mode.
  • 25. The wireless system according to claim 24, further comprising wireless communication protocol for communicating the non-game media player control commands from said remote control to said receiver, said wireless receiver converting received non-game media player control commands into electrical signals for input into the one of said at least one communication port of the video game console.
  • 26. The wireless system according to claim 25, wherein said wireless communication protocol comprises infrared (IR).
  • 27. The wireless system according to claim 25, wherein said wireless communication protocol comprises radio frequency (RF).
  • 28. The wireless system according to claim 25, wherein said wireless communication protocol comprises a combination of IR and RF.
  • 29. The wireless system according to claim 24, wherein said at least one of said communication ports comprises one selected from a group consisting of a game controller port, a memory slot, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, a FireWire™ port and a PCMCIA slot.
  • 30. The wireless system according to claim 24, wherein said wireless receiver further comprises an additional communication port corresponding to the at least one communication port in which the wireless receiver is inserted, said additional communication port providing the user with access to the at least one communication port being utilized by the wireless receiver.
  • 31. The wireless system according to claim 24, wherein said wireless receiver obtains power from the game console via said at least one communication port.
  • 32. The wireless system according to claim 24, further comprising a wireless game controller for wirelessly transmitting game control commands to said wireless receiver to control a game being played when the video game console is in said first game mode.
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Continuation in Parts (2)
Number Date Country
Parent 09/649740 Aug 2000 US
Child 10/092742 US
Parent 09/544231 Apr 2000 US
Child 09/649740 US