CN109999486B - Control method and device of gamepad and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

The present application provides a method for controlling a gamepad. The positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device may be a first positional relationship or a second positional relationship. When the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the first positional relationship or the second positional relationship, different instructions may be corresponding. In this way, the gamepad can be installed on the first side of the electronic device to trigger the electronic device to execute the first instruction; or can be installed on the second side of the electronic device to trigger the electronic device to execute the second instruction. The same gamepad can be installed and used in different positions of electronic equipment, thereby reducing the user's use cost and the manufacturer's production and maintenance cost.

Description

A gamepad control method, device and storage medium

technical field

The present application relates to the field of communication technologies, and in particular, to a control method and device for a game handle.

Background technique

A gamepad is an input device of an electronic device. When a user plays a game on the electronic device, the user can control the simulated characters in the game by manipulating the buttons of the gamepad, etc. The experience of using traditional handheld gamepads is relatively poor, and more and more users choose to use single-sided gamepads.

Usually, the unilateral handle is installed on one side of the electronic device. For example, the unilateral handle can be installed on the left side of the mobile phone when the mobile phone is used in landscape orientation. One hand of the user operates the single-sided handle to control the game, and the other hand controls the game by touching the screen. Sometimes, users want to use two single-sided controllers to achieve a bilateral combination, so as to control the game with two single-sided controllers without touching the screen. In general, the functions of the left and right handles of the bilateral handles are different. When users need to use bilateral handles, they need to purchase two different unilateral handles, which increases the cost of use. Game controller manufacturers also need to prepare two different sets of molds to produce the left and right controllers respectively, which increases production and maintenance costs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for controlling a gamepad. One unilateral handle can be used alone; or two identical unilateral handles can be used in combination to realize the function of a bilateral handle; thereby reducing the use cost of users and the production and maintenance costs.

In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a method for controlling a gamepad, the method may include: establishing a connection between the gamepad and an electronic device; detecting the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device; The positional relationship of the connected electronic device is the first positional relationship, then the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the first command; in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the second positional relationship, the gamepad The first operation key corresponds to the second command; wherein, the first positional relationship is different from the second positional relationship, and the first command is different from the second command.

In this method, the gamepad can be connected to different positions of the electronic device, so that its operation keys correspond to different commands. In this way, the same gamepad can be installed in different positions of the electronic device to realize different functions. Also, two gamepads can be used in combination. The use of the gamepad is flexible, and the same gamepad can achieve different functions. Reduce the user's cost of use, as well as the manufacturer's production and maintenance costs.

In a possible design, the first positional relationship is that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic device; the second positional relationship is that the gamepad is installed on the second side of the electronic device; wherein the first side is different from the second side .

In a possible design, the game handle includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, and the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the game handle. If it is determined that the first magnetic sensor has an output signal, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic device; if it is determined that the second magnetic sensor has an output signal, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the second side of the electronic device. In this method, by detecting the output signals of the magnetic sensors installed on the left and right sides of the game handle, it is determined on which side of the electronic device the game handle is installed.

In a possible design, the game handle includes a shift switch, and the current gear position of the shift switch is detected; in response to detecting that the shift switch is in the first gear position, the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the first command; In response to detecting that the shift switch is in the second gear, the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the second command. In this manner, by detecting the current gear position of the toggle switch, it is determined which side of the electronic device the gamepad is installed on.

In a possible design, in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the third positional relationship, the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the third instruction. In this way, the gamepad can be connected to the third position of the electronic device for use. Gamepad usage is more flexible.

In a possible design, when the gamepad is turned on, if it is determined that the gamepad is not installed on the first side or the second side of the electronic device, the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is determined to be the third Positional relationship; wherein the first side is different from the second side. This method provides a specific method for determining that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the third positional relationship.

In a possible design, the game handle includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, and the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the game handle; if it is determined that the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are If there is no output signal from the sensor, it is determined that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the third positional relationship.

In a possible design, in response to detecting that the shift switch is in the third gear, the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the third command.

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a gamepad, where the gamepad may include one or more processors and memories. The processor is configured to support the gamepad to perform the corresponding functions in the method of the first aspect. A memory is used to couple with the processor, which holds the necessary program instructions and data for the loudspeaker. In addition, the gamepad may further include a communication interface for supporting communication between the gamepad and other electronic devices. The communication interface may be a transceiver or a transceiver circuit. The game handle may also include at least one button and/or a joystick.

In a possible design, the communication interface is used to establish a connection between the gamepad and the electronic device; the processor is used to detect the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device; in response to detecting the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the first positional relationship, then it is determined that the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the first instruction; in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the second positional relationship, it is determined that the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the first instruction; The second command; wherein, the first positional relationship is different from the second positional relationship, and the first command is different from the second command. At least one button and/or joystick for receiving user input to control virtual objects displayed on the electronic device.

In a possible design, the first positional relationship is that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic device; the second positional relationship is that the gamepad is installed on the second side of the electronic device; wherein the first side is different from the second side .

In a possible design, the gamepad includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor. The first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the gamepad to detect the position of the gamepad and the connected electronic device. The relationship includes: determining the output signals of the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor; if determining that the first magnetic sensor has an output signal, then determining that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic device; if determining that the second magnetic sensor has an output signal, Then it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the second side of the electronic device.

In a possible design, the gamepad includes a toggle switch to detect the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device; in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the first positional relationship, determine the game The first operation key of the handle corresponds to the first instruction; in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the second positional relationship, determining that the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the second instruction includes: detecting the toggle switch in response to detecting that the shift switch is in the first gear, determine that the first operation key of the joystick corresponds to the first command; in response to detecting that the shift switch is in the second gear, determine the The first operation key corresponds to the second command.

In a possible design, the processor is further configured to, in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is a third positional relationship, determine that the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the third instruction.

In a possible design, when the gamepad is powered on, if the processor determines that the gamepad is not installed on the first side or the second side of the electronic device, the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is determined as: A third positional relationship; wherein the first side is different from the second side.

In a possible design, the game handle includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the game handle, and the processor is further configured to determine the first magnetic sensor and the output signal of the second magnetic sensor; the processor is further configured to determine that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is a third positional relationship if it is determined that neither the first magnetic sensor nor the second magnetic sensor has an output signal.

In a possible design, the processor is further configured to determine that the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the third instruction in response to detecting that the shift switch is in the third gear position.

Embodiments of the present application further provide a computer storage medium, where the computer storage medium includes computer instructions, when the computer instructions are executed on the electronic device, the electronic device is made to execute the game described in the first aspect and its possible design manners The control method of the handle.

Embodiments of the present application further provide a computer program product, which, when the computer program product runs on a computer, enables the computer to execute the method for controlling a gamepad according to the first aspect and possible design methods thereof.

An embodiment of the present application further provides a chip system, where the chip system includes a processor for implementing the method described in any one of the foregoing aspects.

Any device or computer storage medium or computer program product or chip system provided above is used to execute the corresponding method provided above. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can be referred to in the corresponding method provided above. The beneficial effects of the corresponding solution will not be repeated here.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a use example of a game handle;

Fig. 2 is a kind of use example schematic diagram two of a game handle;

3 is a schematic diagram 1 of a scene example of a method for controlling a gamepad provided by an embodiment of the present application;

4 is a schematic diagram of a system framework to which the method for controlling a gamepad provided by an embodiment of the present application is applied;

5 is a schematic composition diagram of a hardware structure of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

6 is a schematic composition diagram of a hardware structure of a game handle provided by an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram 2 of a scene example of a method for controlling a gamepad provided by an embodiment of the present application;

8 is a schematic diagram of a Hall sensor circuit;

9A is a schematic diagram 1 of the relative positions of a magnetic sensor of a game handle and a magnet of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the application;

9B is a second schematic diagram of the relative positions of a magnetic sensor of a game handle and a magnet of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the application;

10 is a schematic structural diagram of a toggle switch of a game handle provided by an embodiment of the application;

11 is a schematic diagram 3 of a scene example of a method for controlling a gamepad according to an embodiment of the present application;

12A is a fourth schematic diagram of a scenario example of a method for controlling a gamepad provided by an embodiment of the present application;

12B is a schematic diagram 5 of a scene example of a method for controlling a gamepad provided by an embodiment of the present application;

13 is a sixth schematic diagram of a scene example of a method for controlling a gamepad provided by an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram 1 of an example of a system framework provided by an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 15 is a second schematic diagram of an example of a system framework provided by an embodiment of the present application.

Detailed ways

When a user is playing a game on an electronic device, he or she can control the simulated characters and the like in the game by manipulating buttons, joysticks, etc. of the gamepad. In the following, the electronic device is a mobile phone as an example for description.

Traditional gamepads are generally divided into left and right sides. It should be noted that the left and right described in the embodiments of the present application are based on the orientation of the user facing the mobile phone; that is, when the user faces the mobile phone, the left-hand side is the left side and the right-hand side is the right side. Please refer to FIG. 1 , the game handle in FIG. 1 is a bilateral handle. The buttons on the left handle and the right handle of the bilateral handle are distributed differently, and the functions of the buttons on the left handle are also different from those on the right handle. For example, the joystick and buttons on the left handle are used to control the larger movements of the game simulated character, and the joystick and buttons on the right handle are used to control finer movements. Exemplarily, a joystick 1 is provided on the left handle, and a joystick 6 is provided on the right handle; the joystick 1 can be used to control the action direction of the game simulation character, and the joystick 6 can be used to control the aiming direction of the game simulation character. .

More and more users choose to use single-sided handles. Please refer to FIG. 2 , the game handle in FIG. 2 is a single-sided handle. For example, the unilateral handle is installed on the left side of the mobile phone, and the joystick and buttons on the handle are used to control the larger movements of the simulated character in the game. The user's right hand can operate directly on the screen to control the finer movements of the game simulated character.

Sometimes, users expect to use two single-sided controllers in combination to control the game without touching the screen, and use two single-sided controllers to achieve the function of double-sided controllers. Generally, the functions of the left and right handles of the bilateral handle are different, as shown in Figure 1. To use two unilateral handles in combination, the user needs to purchase two different unilateral handles, which increases the use cost. Game controller manufacturers also need to prepare two different sets of molds to produce the left and right controllers respectively, which increases production and maintenance costs.

Please refer to FIG. 3 , which shows a control method of a gamepad provided by an embodiment of the present application. When the unilateral handle is installed on the left side of the mobile phone, as shown in (a) of Figure 3, the joystick and buttons of the unilateral handle are executed according to the settings of the first mode. For example, when the unilateral handle is installed on the left side of the mobile phone, the joystick and buttons on the unilateral handle are used to control the larger movements of the game simulated character. When the unilateral handle is installed on the right side of the mobile phone, as shown in (b) of Figure 3, the joystick and buttons of the unilateral handle are executed according to the settings of the second mode. For example, when the unilateral handle is installed on the right side of the phone, the joystick and buttons on the unilateral handle are used to control finer movements. As shown in (c) of Figure 3, if one unilateral handle is installed on the left side, and another same unilateral handle is installed on the right side, the two unilateral handles can be combined into a bilateral handle.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 3 , as shown in (d) of FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, the unilateral handle can also be used without being installed on one side of the mobile phone, and the joystick and buttons of the unilateral handle are executed according to the settings of the third mode. The setting of the unilateral handle in the third mode may be the same as the first mode or the second mode, or may be different from the first mode or the second mode. For example, the unilateral handle may not be installed on one side of the mobile phone, but be held by the user alone to remotely operate the game on the mobile phone. Exemplarily, joysticks and buttons on a single-sided controller are used to simulate in-game gestures.

In the method for controlling a gamepad provided by the embodiments of the present application, a single-sided handle can be used as a left handle; it can also be used as a right handle; or it is neither used as a left handle nor as a right handle, but independent Mobile phone, remote control of mobile phone. Thus, one single-sided handle can be used alone, or two identical single-sided handles can be used in combination. In this way, the same unilateral handle of a plurality of users can be used in combination, and the user can also use a unilateral handle alone, which is flexible in usage and saves the use cost. Gamepad manufacturers can also reduce production and maintenance costs.

The control method of the gamepad provided by the embodiment of the present application can be applied to the system shown in FIG. 4 . The system may include an electronic device 100 and a gamepad 200 . The electronic device 100 and the gamepad 200 may be connected wirelessly or wiredly. The user can control the game in the electronic device 100 through the gamepad 200 . For example, the user can control the simulated character in the game on the electronic device 100 by operating the joystick or the button on the game handle 200.

The electronic device 100 may be a portable computer (such as a mobile phone, etc.), a notebook computer, a personal computer (PC), a tablet computer, a TV, etc. The specific form of the electronic device 100 is not particularly limited in this embodiment of the present application. The gamepad 200 may be a single-sided controller.

Please refer to FIG. 5 , which shows a hardware architecture of the electronic device 100 . The electronic device 100 may include a processor 110 , a wireless communication module 120 and a display screen 130 .

It can be understood that, the structures illustrated in the embodiments of the present invention do not constitute a specific limitation on the electronic device 100 . In other embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 100 may include more or less components than shown, or combine some components, or separate some components, or arrange different components. The illustrated components may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

The processor 110 may include one or more processing units, for example, the processor 110 may include an application processor (application processor, AP), a graphics processor (graphics processing unit, GPU), a controller, a memory, a video codec, Digital signal processor (digital signal processor, DSP) and so on. Wherein, different processing units may be independent devices, or may be integrated in one or more processors.

The controller may be the nerve center and command center of the electronic device 100 . The controller can generate an operation control signal according to the instruction operation code and timing signal, and complete the control of fetching and executing instructions. For example, the controller may be used to convert the received key signals of the gamepad 200 into control signals of the game.

A memory may also be provided in the processor 110 for storing instructions and data. In some embodiments, the memory in the processor 110 is a cache memory. The memory may hold instructions or data used or recycled by the processor 110 . If the processor 110 needs to use the instruction or data again, it can be called directly from the memory. Repeated accesses are avoided and the latency of the processor 110 is reduced, thereby increasing the efficiency of the system.

Video codecs are used to compress or decompress digital video. The electronic device 100 may support one or more video codecs. In this way, the electronic device 100 can play or record videos in various encoding formats, such as: Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) 1, MPEG2, MPEG3, MPEG4 and so on.

A digital signal processor is used to process digital signals, in addition to processing digital image signals, it can also process other digital signals.

The wireless communication function of the electronic device 100 may be implemented by an antenna, a wireless communication module 120 and the like.

Antennas are used to transmit and receive electromagnetic wave signals. Each antenna in electronic device 100 may be used to cover a single or multiple communication frequency bands. Different antennas can also be reused to improve antenna utilization.

The wireless communication module 120 can provide wireless local area networks (WLAN) (such as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) networks), bluetooth (BT), and global navigation satellite systems applied on the electronic device 100 . (global navigation satellite system, GNSS), frequency modulation (frequency modulation, FM), near field communication (near field communication, NFC), ZigBee (ZigBee), infrared technology (infrared, IR) and other wireless communication solutions. For example, the wireless communication module 120 may be used to implement the communication between the electronic device 100 and the gamepad 200 in the embodiment of the present application. The wireless communication module 120 may be one or more devices integrating at least one communication processing module. The wireless communication module 120 receives electromagnetic waves via the antenna, frequency modulates and filters the electromagnetic wave signals, and sends the processed signals to the processor 110 . The wireless communication module 120 can also receive the signal to be sent from the processor 110, frequency-modulate the signal, amplify the signal, and radiate it into electromagnetic waves through the antenna.

The electronic device 100 implements a display function through a GPU, a display screen 130, an application processor, and the like. The GPU is a microprocessor for image processing, and is connected to the display screen 130 and the application processor. The GPU is used to perform mathematical and geometric calculations for graphics rendering. Processor 110 may include one or more GPUs that execute program instructions to generate or alter display information.

The display screen 130 is used to display images, videos, and the like. The display screen 130 includes a display panel. The display panel can be a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode or an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode). , AMOLED), flexible light-emitting diodes (flex light-emitting diodes, FLED), Miniled, MicroLed, Micro-oLed, quantum dot light-emitting diodes (quantum dot light emitting diodes, QLED) and so on. In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include 1 or N display screens 130 , where N is a positive integer greater than 1.

In the present application, the display screen 130 may display an interface of an application (eg, a game interface).

In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may also include a magnet 140 . For example, magnet 140 may be a magnet. The magnet 140 may be used in conjunction with the magnetic sensor of the gamepad 200 to provide magnetism to the magnetic sensor. The two magnets 140 are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the electronic device 100, and match the positions of the magnetic sensors of the gamepad 200; that is, the magnets can be sensed by the magnetic sensors. In some embodiments, the magnet 140 may be mounted inside the housing of the electronic device 100 .

Please refer to FIG. 6 , which shows a hardware architecture of the gamepad 200 . The gamepad 200 may include a processor 210 , a wireless communication module 220 and operation keys 230 .

It can be understood that the structures illustrated in the embodiments of the present invention do not constitute a specific limitation on the game handle 200 . In other embodiments of the present application, the gamepad 200 may include more or less components than shown, or combine some components, or separate some components, or arrange different components. The illustrated components may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

The processor 210 is the control center of the gamepad 200, and can generate operation control signals according to the instruction operation code and the timing signal, and complete the control of fetching and executing instructions. For example, the processor 210 may be configured to receive a signal from a magnetic sensor to identify an operating mode (eg, the first mode or the second mode) of the gamepad 200 . For example, the processor 210 can also be used to receive the output of the toggle switch to identify the working mode of the gamepad 200 . For example, the processor 210 may also be configured to report the working mode of the gamepad 200 to the electronic device 100 . For example, the processor 210 may be configured to report the operation information of the operation key 230 in the corresponding working mode to the electronic device 100.

A memory may also be provided in the processor 210 for storing instructions and data. The memory may hold instructions or data used or recycled by the processor 210 . If the processor 210 needs to use the instruction or data again, it can be called directly from the memory. Repeated accesses are avoided, and the waiting time of the processor 210 is reduced, thereby improving the efficiency of the system.

The wireless communication function of the gamepad 200 may be implemented by an antenna, a wireless communication module 220 and the like.

Antennas are used to transmit and receive electromagnetic wave signals.

The wireless communication module 220 can provide wireless local area networks (WLAN) (such as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) networks), bluetooth (BT), and global navigation satellite systems applied on the gamepad 200 . (global navigation satellite system, GNSS), frequency modulation (frequency modulation, FM), near field communication (near field communication, NFC), ZigBee (ZigBee), infrared technology (infrared, IR) and other wireless communication solutions. For example, the wireless communication module 220 may be used to implement the communication between the gamepad 200 and the electronic device 100 in the embodiment of the present application. The wireless communication module 220 may be one or more devices integrating at least one communication processing module. The wireless communication module 220 receives electromagnetic waves via the antenna, frequency modulates and filters the electromagnetic wave signals, and sends the processed signals to the processor 210 . The wireless communication module 220 can also receive the signal to be sent from the processor 210, frequency-modulate the signal, amplify the signal, and radiate it into electromagnetic waves through the antenna.

The operation keys 230 include joysticks, buttons, and the like. The gamepad 200 can receive the input of the operation key 230 and generate the key signal input related to the user setting and function control of the operation key 230 . The keys and/or joysticks of the operation keys 230 can receive user input to control the virtual objects displayed on the electronic device 100 . The operation keys 230 may be mechanical keys. In some embodiments, the operation keys 230 may also be touch keys. For example, the gamepad 200 also includes a touch sensor 260 and a display screen 270 . The display screen 270 may be used to display text, images, etc.; the display screen 270 includes a display panel. The touch sensor 260 is also called a "touch panel" and can be disposed on the display screen 270; the touch sensor 260 and the display screen 270 form a touch screen, also called a "touch screen". The touch sensor 260 may be used to detect touch operations on or near it. The touch sensor can pass the detected touch operation to the processor to determine the type of touch event. Visual output related to touch operations may also be provided through display screen 270 . In some examples, the touch sensor 260 may also be disposed on the surface of the gamepad 200 in a different location than the display screen 270 . Alternatively, in some examples, the surface of the gamepad 200 is provided with a touch sensor 260 without a display screen.

In some embodiments, the gamepad 200 may also include two magnetic sensors 240 . The magnetic sensor 240 includes a Hall sensor. In some embodiments, the magnetic sensor 240 may be used in conjunction with the magnet 140 of the electronic device 100, and the gamepad 200 may utilize the magnetic sensor 240 to detect the magnet 140 to determine the operation mode of the gamepad. For example, two magnetic sensors 240 may be placed on the left and right sides of the inner side of the casing of the game handle 200 (single-sided handle), respectively. The magnetic sensor 240 matches the position of the magnet 140 of the electronic device 100; that is, the magnetic sensor can sense the magnet.

In other embodiments, the gamepad 200 may further include a switch 250 . For example, switch 250 may be a toggle switch. The paddle switch can include multiple positions. When the shift switch is in different gears, different output signals can be output. For example, the shift switch can be a leveler or a potentiometer; when the shift switch is in different gears, different voltages can be output. For example, the switch 250 may be provided on the surface of the gamepad 200 (single-sided handle). In this application, the processor 210 may receive the output signal of the switch 250 and determine the corresponding working mode according to different output signals output by the switch 250 .

It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, the side on which the display screen is installed on the electronic device 100 is the front side, and the side opposite to the front side is the back side. The side of the gamepad 200 on which the operation keys are installed is the front side, and the side opposite to the front side is the back side. When the front of the electronic device 100 or the gamepad 200 faces the user, the user's left-hand side is the left side, and the user's right-hand side is the right side.

The control method of the game handle provided by the embodiment of the present application will be specifically introduced below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In some embodiments, the gamepad can work in different working modes depending on whether it is installed on the left or right side of the electronic device. The working modes of the gamepad include a first mode and a second mode, and the first mode and the second mode are different. When the gamepad determines that it is installed on the first side of the electronic device, the working mode of the gamepad is the first mode, and the operation keys of the gamepad work according to the first mode; when the gamepad determines that it is installed on the second side of the electronic device, the gamepad operates in the first mode. The working mode of the handle is the second mode, and the operation keys of the game handle work according to the second mode. For example, the first side is the left side and the second side is the right side.

The gamepad can be mounted on one side of the electronic device. For example, a card slot is provided on the side of the game handle, and the game handle can be stuck on the side of the electronic device through the card slot. When using a gamepad, first establish a connection between the gamepad and the electronic device. For example, the gamepad can be wirelessly connected to the electronic device; for example, the gamepad can be connected to the electronic device through Bluetooth. For another example, the gamepad may be wired to the electronic device.

In one implementation, the gamepad detects the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device, and determines whether the gamepad is installed on the first side or the second side of the electronic device according to the positional relationship between the gamepad and the electronic device. The positional relationship between the game handle and the electronic device may include: a first positional relationship and a second positional relationship; wherein the first positional relationship is different from the second positional relationship. For example, the first positional relationship is that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic device (as shown in FIG. 3(a)); the second positional relationship is that the gamepad is installed on the second side of the electronic device (as shown in FIG. 3(b) ) ). The positional relationship between the gamepad and the electronic device is determined, that is, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic device, or the gamepad is installed on the second side of the electronic device.

It should be noted that FIG. 3 takes the mobile phone being placed in a landscape orientation as an example for illustration. In some embodiments, the electronic device can also be placed in portrait orientation. Exemplarily, the gamepad is installed on the left side of the electronic device, as shown in (a) of FIG. 7 ; the gamepad is installed on the right side of the electronic device, as shown in (b) of FIG. 7 .

The embodiment of the present application provides a method for determining the working mode of a game handle by using a magnetic sensor.

In an implementation manner, the game handle includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, and the game handle determines that the game handle is installed on the left or right side of the electronic device through the output signal of the first magnetic sensor or the second magnetic sensor. For example, two magnetic sensors are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the game handle (exemplarily, the first magnetic sensor is disposed on the left side of the game handle, and the second magnetic sensor is disposed on the right side of the game handle). Correspondingly, two magnets are respectively provided on opposite sides of the electronic device (for example, the first magnet is provided on the left side of the electronic device, and the second magnet is provided on the right side of the electronic device). The position of the gamepad's magnetic sensor on the gamepad matches the position of the electronic device's magnet on the electronic device; that is, when the gamepad is mounted on the left or right side of the electronic device, the first magnetic sensor or the second Magnetic sensors can sense a magnet in an electronic device.

In some embodiments, the magnetic sensor is determined to sense a magnet if an output signal is determined to be present at at least one output port of the magnetic sensor. Illustratively, taking the magnetic sensor as a Hall sensor as an example, FIG. 8 shows a Hall sensor circuit. The hall sensor circuit includes a hall sensor, a switching chopper, a chopper amplifier, a comparator, a polarity discriminator, an output buffer, an output port 1, an output port 2, and can also include a biaser, an oscilloscope, a clock, and the like. When the Hall sensor detects the magnetic south pole (S pole) of the magnet, output port 1 outputs a signal; when the Hall sensor detects the magnetic north pole (N pole) of the magnet, output port 2 outputs a signal. If the output port 1 or the output port 2 outputs a signal, it is determined that the Hall sensor senses the magnet.

Please refer to FIG. 9A , when the gamepad is installed on the left side of the electronic device, the first magnetic sensor of the gamepad senses the first magnet of the electronic device. At this time, the first magnetic sensor has an output signal.

Please refer to FIG. 9B , when the gamepad is installed on the right side of the electronic device, the second magnetic sensor of the gamepad senses the second magnet of the electronic device. At this time, the second magnetic sensor has an output signal.

It should be noted that the arrangement of the relative positions between the magnetic sensor and the magnet in FIGS. 9A-9B is only an exemplary illustration. In practical applications, there can be other setting methods, as long as the two magnetic sensors are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the game handle, and the two magnets are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the electronic device, so that the game handle is located on the opposite side of the electronic device. When on both sides, different magnetic sensors can sense the magnets. For example, in FIGS. 9A-9B , the first magnet and the second magnet are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the electronic device in a horizontal screen. In actual use, the first magnet and the second magnet can also be arranged on the left and right sides of the vertical screen of the electronic device, respectively, or on the left and right sides of the horizontal screen and the vertical screen. The specific setting method will not be repeated here.

If the gamepad determines that there is an output signal from the first magnetic sensor, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the left side of the electronic device; if the gamepad determines that there is an output signal from the second magnetic sensor, it is determined that the gamepad is installed on the right side of the electronic device.

Exemplarily, when the gamepad 200 is connected to the electronic device 100, the first magnetic sensor 240 or the second magnetic sensor 240 of the gamepad 200 outputs a signal. When the gamepad 200 is installed on the left side of the electronic device 100, the first magnetic sensor 240 outputs a signal, and transmits the output signal to the processor 210 of the gamepad 200; after the processor 210 receives the output signal from the first magnetic sensor 240, It is confirmed that the gamepad 200 is installed on the left side of the electronic device 100 . When the gamepad 200 is installed on the right side of the electronic device 100, the second magnetic sensor 240 outputs a signal, and transmits the output signal to the processor 210 of the gamepad 200; after the processor 210 receives the output signal from the second magnetic sensor 240, It is confirmed that the gamepad 200 is installed on the right side of the electronic device 100 .

Further, the gamepad works in different working modes according to whether it is installed on the left or right side of the electronic device. For example, if the gamepad determines that it is mounted on the left side of the electronic device, it operates in the first mode. If the gamepad determines that it is mounted on the right side of the electronic device, it operates in the second mode. For example, the first mode is the left mode, and the second mode is the right mode; that is, if the gamepad detects that it is installed on the left side of the electronic device, it works in the left mode, and if the gamepad detects that it is installed on the electronic device on the right side, it works in the right side mode.

Exemplarily, the processor 210 of the gamepad 200 receives the output signal of the first magnetic sensor 240, determines that the gamepad 200 is installed on the left side of the electronic device 100, and determines that the working mode of the gamepad 200 is the first mode. The processor 210 of the gamepad 200 receives the output signal of the second magnetic sensor 240, determines that the gamepad 200 is installed on the right side of the electronic device 100, and determines that the working mode of the gamepad 200 is the second mode.

The embodiment of the present application also provides a method for determining the working mode of the game handle by using a toggle switch.

In one implementation, the game handle includes a toggle switch, and the toggle switch includes a first gear and a second gear. The user can set the shift position of the shift switch by toggling the shift switch. Exemplarily, FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a toggle switch. The toggle switch may include a button and an output. In response to the user's toggling operation of the button of the toggle switch, the toggle switch can be set to different gear positions; when the toggle switch is located in different gear positions, the output terminal outputs different output signals. For example, in response to the user's first toggle operation on the button of the toggle switch, the toggle switch is set to the first gear position; when the toggle switch is in the first gear position, the output terminal outputs the first output signal (for example, the first level); in response to the second toggle operation of the button of the dial switch by the user, the dial switch is set to the second gear position; when the dial switch is in the second gear position, the output terminal outputs a second output signal (for example, second level). The first toggle operation is to toggle the button to the first position, and the second toggle operation is to toggle the button to the second position. The first position is not the same as the second position.

The gamepad can detect the current gear of the toggle switch, so as to determine the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device. In response to detecting that the shift switch is located at the first gear position, it is determined that the positional relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the first position relationship; in response to detecting that the shift switch is at the second gear position, it is determined that the detection The positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the second positional relationship.

If the game handle determines that the output end of the dial switch outputs the first output signal, then it is determined that the dial switch is in the first gear position, and the working mode of the game handle is the first mode; the game handle determines that the output end of the dial switch outputs the second output signal , then it is determined that the dial switch is in the second gear position, and the working mode of the gamepad is the second mode.

Exemplarily, the processor 210 of the gamepad 200 may receive the output signal of the switch 250 . If the processor 210 determines that the output signal of the switch 250 is the first output signal, it determines that the operating mode of the gamepad 200 is the first mode; if the processor 210 determines that the output signal of the switch 250 is the second output signal, it determines that the gamepad 200 The working mode is the second mode.

It should be noted that, the embodiments of the present application are described by taking the first mode as the left mode and the second mode as the right mode as an example. In actual use, the user can also set the mode of the gamepad on the electronic device as required. For example, the modes of the gamepad include a left-handed mode and a right-handed mode. In the left-handed mode, the first mode is the right mode, and the second mode is the left mode; that is, if the gamepad detects that it is installed on the left side of the electronic device, it is determined that the working mode of the gamepad is the right mode. When the gamepad detects that it is installed on the right side of the electronic device, it is determined that the working mode of the gamepad is the left mode. In the right-handed mode, the first mode is the left mode, and the second mode is the right mode; that is, if the gamepad detects that it is installed on the left side of the electronic device, it is determined that the working mode of the gamepad is the left mode, if When the gamepad detects that it is installed on the right side of the electronic device, it is determined that the working mode of the gamepad is the right mode.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 11 , the electronic device 100 may receive a user's click operation (eg, click operation) on the "Settings" application icon. In response to the user's click operation on the "settings" application icon, the electronic device 100 may display the setting interface in FIG. 11 . The setting interface may include an "airplane mode" option, a "WLAN" option, a "Bluetooth" option, a "mobile network" option, and a "gamepad" option 801 and the like. The specific functions of the "airplane mode" option, the "WLAN" option, the "Bluetooth" option, and the "mobile network" option may refer to the specific description in the conventional technology, which will not be repeated in this embodiment of the present application.

The electronic device 100 may receive a user's click operation (eg, click operation) on the "Gamepad" option 801 . In response to the user's click operation on the "Gamepad" option 801, the electronic device 100 may display the gamepad interface in FIG. 11 . A "dominant hand" option 802 is included in the gamepad interface. The electronic device 100 may receive a user's click operation (eg, a click operation) on the "dominant hand" option 802 . In response to the user's click operation on the "dominant hand" option 802, the electronic device 100 may display the dominant hand interface in FIG. 11 . The dominant-handed interface includes a "left-handed" option 803 and a "right-handed" option 804 . For example, in response to the user's click operation on the "left-handed" option 803, the electronic device 100 may be set to a left-handed mode. In response to the user's click operation on the "right handed" option 804, the electronic device 100 may be set to a right-handed mode.

Further, the electronic device 100 sends the set mode information to the gamepad 200 . The gamepad 200 receives the mode information, and can set the gamepad to be a left-handed mode or a right-handed mode according to the mode information.

In the first mode (left mode) or the second mode (right mode), the operation keys of the gamepad may respectively correspond to different functions. For example, in the left mode, the operation keys of the gamepad are used to control the larger movements of the game simulated character; in the right mode, the operation keys of the gamepad are used to control the finer movements of the game simulated character. In an application program (for example, a game) of an electronic device, a function corresponding to each operation key is defined, that is, an instruction corresponding to each operation key is defined. For example, each command can correspond to an action of the simulated character in the game.

The user can realize the corresponding function by manipulating the operation keys of the gamepad. For example, the user's manipulation of the operation keys of the gamepad may include: the user's pushing operation on the joystick, the user's pressing operation on the keys, and the like. The gamepad is installed on the left or right side of the electronic device, and in response to the user's manipulation of the same operation key, the electronic device can be triggered to execute different instructions. For example, in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the first positional relationship, the gamepad operates in the first mode, and in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the first instruction ; In response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the second positional relationship, the gamepad works in the second mode, and in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the second instruction. Wherein, the first operation key is any operation key of the gamepad.

In an implementation manner, the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the first operation signal in the left mode (for example, the operation signal may be an encoded signal); in the right mode, corresponds to the second operation signal; wherein, the first operation The signal is different from the second operating signal. When the gamepad detects the user's manipulation of the first operation key, if it is determined that the gamepad works in the left mode, the first operation signal can be output in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key; if it is determined that the gamepad works on the right side In the mode, the second operation signal can be output in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key. The gamepad transmits the first operation signal or the second operation signal to the electronic device. A first rule is stored in the electronic device (or an application of the electronic device), and the first rule includes an instruction corresponding to each operation signal. After receiving the first operation signal or the second operation signal, the electronic device can execute corresponding instructions in an application of the electronic device according to the first rule. For example, the application may be an application currently running on the processor of the electronic device; or, the application may be an application currently displayed on a display interface of the electronic device.

For example, in response to the user's manipulation of an operation key of the gamepad, the operation key outputs manipulation information. The processor of the gamepad generates a corresponding operation signal according to the working mode of the gamepad and the manipulation information; and transmits the operation signal to the wireless communication module of the gamepad; the wireless communication module of the gamepad transmits the operation signal to the electronic device wireless communication module. After receiving the operation signal, the wireless communication module of the electronic device transmits the operation signal to the processor of the electronic device. After receiving the operation signal, the processor of the electronic device executes a corresponding instruction in an application of the electronic device according to the first rule.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 12A , the gamepad includes a button 1 , a button 2 , a button 3 , a button 4 and a joystick 5 . When the gamepad is installed on the left side of the mobile phone, button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4 and joystick 5 correspond to operation signal 1, operation signal 2, operation signal 3, operation signal 4 and operation signal 5 respectively. When the gamepad is installed on the right side of the mobile phone, button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4 and joystick 5 correspond to operation signal 6, operation signal 7, operation signal 8, operation signal 9 and operation signal 10 respectively. When the gamepad confirms that it is installed on the left side of the mobile phone, it receives the user's pressing operation on the button 1, and outputs the operation signal 1 in response to the user's pressing operation on the button 1; the mobile phone receives the operation signal 1, and determines according to the first rule. The instruction corresponding to the operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to change the game equipment in the game. When the gamepad confirms that it is installed on the right side of the mobile phone, it receives the user's pressing operation on the button 1, and outputs the operation signal 6 in response to the user's pressing operation on the button 1; the mobile phone receives the operation signal 6, and determines according to the first rule. The instruction corresponding to the operation signal 6 is to control the game simulation character to pick up the game equipment in the game.

In this way, when the gamepad is installed on the left or right side of the mobile phone, different instructions are executed in response to the user's manipulation of the same operation key.

In another implementation manner, one operation key of the game handle corresponds to one operation signal. When the gamepad detects the user's manipulation of an operation key, it transmits the working mode information of the gamepad and an operation signal output in response to the user's manipulation of an operation key to the electronic device. A second rule is stored in the electronic device (or an application of the electronic device), and the second rule includes instructions corresponding to each operation signal in different gamepad working modes. For example, for the first operation signal, the left mode corresponds to command 1, and the right mode corresponds to command 2. After receiving the first operation signal and the working mode information of the gamepad, the electronic device determines the working mode of the gamepad according to the working mode information of the gamepad; and according to the received first operation signal, the working mode of the gamepad and the second rule , and execute the corresponding instruction in an application of the electronic device. For example, the application may be an application currently running on the processor of the electronic device; or, the application may be an application currently displayed on a display interface of the electronic device.

For example, in response to the user's manipulation of an operation key of the gamepad, the operation key outputs manipulation information. The processor of the gamepad generates a corresponding operation signal according to the manipulation information, and transmits the operation signal and the working mode information of the gamepad to the wireless communication module of the gamepad; The working mode information of the handle is transmitted to the wireless communication module of the electronic device. After the wireless communication module of the electronic device receives the operation signal and the working mode information of the gamepad, it transmits the operation signal and the working mode information of the gamepad to the processor of the electronic device. The processor of the electronic device receives the operation signal and the working mode information of the gamepad, and executes corresponding instructions in an application of the electronic device according to the operation signal, the working mode information of the gamepad and the second rule.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 12A , the gamepad includes button 1 , button 2 , button 3 , button 4 and joystick 5 , corresponding to operation signal 1 , operation signal 2 , operation signal 3 , operation signal 4 and operation signal 5 respectively. The gamepad receives the pressing operation of the button 1 by the user, and outputs an operation signal 1 in response to the pressing operation of the button 1 by the user. The gamepad transmits the operation signal 1 and the working mode information of the gamepad to the mobile phone. The mobile phone receives the operation signal 1 and the working mode information of the gamepad, and determines the working mode of the gamepad according to the working mode information of the gamepad. For example, the mobile phone confirms that the working mode of the gamepad is the left mode, and according to the second rule, confirms that the instruction corresponding to the operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to change the game equipment in the game. The mobile phone confirms that the working mode of the gamepad is the right mode, and according to the second rule, confirms that the instruction corresponding to the operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to pick up the game equipment in the game.

In this way, when the gamepad is installed on the left or right side of the mobile phone, different instructions are executed in response to the user's manipulation of the same operation key.

In the method for controlling a gamepad provided by the embodiment of the present application, if the gamepad is installed on the left side of the electronic device, it works in the first mode (for example, the left mode); if the gamepad is installed on the right side of the electronic device, it works in the first mode. Two modes (eg, right mode). In different working modes, the operation keys of the gamepad correspond to different functions. Therefore, the same gamepad can be installed on the left side of the electronic device and work in the first mode; it can also be installed on the right side of the electronic device and work in the second mode. In addition, two gamepads can be installed, one is installed on the left side of the electronic device and works in the first mode; the other is installed on the right side of the electronic device and works in the second mode; the two gamepads can be combined to form a bilateral handle. The use of the gamepad is flexible, and the same gamepad can achieve different functions. Reduce the user's cost of use, as well as the manufacturer's production and maintenance costs.

In some embodiments, the operating mode of the gamepad may further include a third mode; the third mode is different from the first mode or the second mode. In the third mode, the operation keys of the gamepad work according to the third mode. For example, the third mode is the free mode. Exemplarily, as shown in (d) of FIG. 3 , a user can hold a gamepad alone to remotely operate a game on an electronic device.

In an implementation manner, the gamepad determines that its working mode is neither the first mode nor the second mode, and then determines that its working mode is the third mode. For example, when the gamepad is turned on, the gamepad determines that it is not installed on the first side of the electronic device, and, if it is determined that it is not installed on the second side of the electronic device, the position of the gamepad and the connected electronic device is determined The relationship is the third positional relationship, and its working mode is the third mode.

In an example, the gamepad includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, and the gamepad determines that the gamepad is installed on the left or right side of the electronic device through the output signal of the first magnetic sensor or the second magnetic sensor. If the gamepad determines that neither the first magnetic sensor nor the second magnetic sensor outputs a signal (that is, it is determined that the operating mode of the gamepad is neither the first mode nor the second mode), then determine the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the third positional relationship, and the working mode of the gamepad is the third mode.

Exemplarily, the processor 210 of the gamepad 200 determines that the gamepad 200 is in a powered-on state, and determines that there is no output signal from the first magnetic sensor 240 and the second magnetic sensor 240, then determines that the working mode of the gamepad 200 is the third mode. .

In another implementation manner, the game handle includes a toggle switch, and the toggle switch includes a first gear, a second gear and a third gear. The toggle switch may include a button and an output. In response to the user's toggling operation on the button of the toggle switch, the toggle switch can be set to different gear positions; when the toggle switch is located in different gear positions, the output end outputs different output signals. For example, in response to the user's first toggle operation on the button of the toggle switch, the toggle switch is set to the first gear position; when the toggle switch is in the first gear position, the output terminal outputs the first output signal (for example, the first level); in response to the second toggle operation of the button of the dial switch by the user, the dial switch is set to the second gear position; when the dial switch is in the second gear position, the output terminal outputs a second output signal (for example, second level); in response to the third toggle operation of the button of the toggle switch by the user, the toggle switch is set to the third gear position; when the toggle switch is in the third gear position, the output terminal outputs the third output signal ( For example, the third level). The first toggle operation is to toggle the button to the first position, the second toggle operation is to toggle the button to the second position, and the third toggle operation is to toggle the button to the third position.

The gamepad can detect the current gear of the toggle switch, so as to determine the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device. In response to detecting that the shift switch is located at the first gear position, it is determined that the positional relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic device is the first position relationship; in response to detecting that the shift switch is at the second gear position, it is determined that the detection The positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the second positional relationship; in response to detecting that the toggle switch is in the third gear, it is determined that the detected positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the third positional relationship.

If the game handle determines that the output end of the dial switch outputs the first output signal, then it is determined that the dial switch is in the first gear position, and the working mode of the game handle is the first mode; the game handle determines that the output end of the dial switch outputs the second output signal , then it is determined that the dial switch is in the second gear, and the working mode of the gamepad is the second mode; the gamepad determines that the output end of the dial switch outputs the third output signal, then it is determined that the dial switch is in the third gear, and the gamepad is in the third gear. The working mode is the third mode.

Exemplarily, the processor 210 of the gamepad 200 may receive the output signal of the switch 250 . If the processor 210 determines that the output signal of the switch 250 is the first output signal, it determines that the operating mode of the gamepad 200 is the first mode; if the processor 210 determines that the output signal of the switch 250 is the second output signal, it determines that the gamepad 200 The working mode of the gamepad 200 is the second mode; if the processor 210 determines that the output signal of the switch 250 is the third output signal, it determines that the working mode of the gamepad 200 is the third mode.

In a possible design, in the third mode, the operation keys of the gamepad correspond to functions different from those in the first mode and the second mode. When the gamepad is in the first mode, the second mode or the third mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the same operation key, the electronic device can be triggered to execute different instructions. For example, in response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the first positional relationship, the gamepad operates in the first mode, and in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the first instruction ; In response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the second positional relationship, the gamepad works in the second mode, and in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the second instruction; In response to detecting that the positional relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the third positional relationship, the gamepad operates in the third mode, and in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the third instruction. Wherein, the first operation key is any operation key of the gamepad.

In an implementation manner, the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the first operation signal in the left mode; corresponds to the second operation signal in the right mode; and corresponds to the third operation signal in the free mode. Wherein, the third operation signal is different from the first operation signal or the second operation signal. When the gamepad detects the user's manipulation of the first operation key, if it is determined that the working mode of the gamepad is the free mode, a third operation signal can be output in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key. The gamepad transmits the third operation signal to the electronic device. A first rule is stored in the electronic device (or an application of the electronic device), and the first rule includes an instruction corresponding to each operation signal. After receiving the third operation signal, the electronic device can execute a corresponding instruction in an application of the electronic device according to the first rule. For example, the application may be an application currently running on the processor of the electronic device; or, the application may be an application currently displayed on a display interface of the electronic device.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 12B , the gamepad includes a button 1 , a button 2 , a button 3 , a button 4 and a joystick 5 . When the gamepad is installed on the left side of the mobile phone, button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4 and joystick 5 correspond to operation signal 1, operation signal 2, operation signal 3, operation signal 4 and operation signal 5 respectively. When the gamepad is installed on the right side of the mobile phone, button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4 and joystick 5 correspond to operation signal 6, operation signal 7, operation signal 8, operation signal 9 and operation signal 10 respectively. When the gamepad is in free mode, button 1, button 2, button 3, button 4 and joystick 5 correspond to operation signal 11, operation signal 12, operation signal 13, operation signal 14 and operation signal 15 respectively. When the gamepad confirms that it is installed on the left side of the mobile phone, it receives the user's pressing operation on the button 1, and outputs the operation signal 1 in response to the user's pressing operation on the button 1; the mobile phone receives the operation signal 1, and determines according to the first rule. The instruction corresponding to the operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to change the game equipment in the game. When the gamepad confirms that it is installed on the right side of the mobile phone, it receives the user's pressing operation on the button 1, and outputs the operation signal 6 in response to the user's pressing operation on the button 1; the mobile phone receives the operation signal 6, and determines according to the first rule. The instruction corresponding to the operation signal 6 is to control the game simulation character to pick up the game equipment in the game. When the gamepad confirms that it is in free mode, it receives the user's pressing operation on the button 1, and outputs the operation signal 11 in response to the user's pressing operation on the button 1; the mobile phone receives the operation signal 11, and determines the operation signal 11 according to the first rule. The corresponding command is to control the game simulation character to crouch in the game.

In this way, when the gamepad is installed on the left or right side of the mobile phone or is independent of the mobile phone, in response to the user's manipulation of the same operation key, different instructions are executed.

In another implementation manner, one operation key of the game handle corresponds to one operation signal. When the gamepad detects the user's manipulation of an operation key, it transmits the working mode information of the gamepad and an operation signal output in response to the user's manipulation of an operation key to the electronic device. A second rule is stored in the electronic device (or an application of the electronic device), and the second rule includes instructions corresponding to each operation signal in different gamepad working modes. For example, for the first operation signal, the left mode corresponds to command 1, the right mode corresponds to command 2, and the free mode corresponds to command 3. After receiving the first operation signal and the working mode information of the gamepad, the electronic device determines the working mode of the gamepad according to the working mode information of the gamepad; and according to the received first operation signal, the working mode of the gamepad and the second rule , and execute the corresponding instruction in an application of the electronic device. For example, the application may be an application currently running on the processor of the electronic device; or, the application may be an application currently displayed on a display interface of the electronic device.

Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 12B , the gamepad includes button 1 , button 2 , button 3 , button 4 and joystick 5 , corresponding to operation signal 1 , operation signal 2 , operation signal 3 , operation signal 4 and operation signal 5 respectively. The gamepad receives the pressing operation of the button 1 by the user, and outputs an operation signal 1 in response to the pressing operation of the button 1 by the user. The gamepad transmits the operation signal 1 and the working mode information of the gamepad to the mobile phone. The mobile phone receives the operation signal 1 and the working mode information of the gamepad, and determines the working mode of the gamepad according to the working mode information of the gamepad. For example, the mobile phone confirms that the working mode of the gamepad is the left mode, and according to the second rule, confirms that the instruction corresponding to the operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to change the game equipment in the game. The mobile phone confirms that the working mode of the gamepad is the right mode, and according to the second rule, confirms that the instruction corresponding to the operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to pick up the game equipment in the game. The mobile phone confirms that the working mode of the gamepad is the free mode, and according to the second rule, confirms that the instruction corresponding to the operation signal 1 is to control the game simulation character to crouch in the game.

In this way, when the gamepad is installed on the left or right side of the mobile phone or is independent of the mobile phone, in response to the user's manipulation of the same operation key, different instructions are executed.

In some embodiments, the functions of the operation keys of the gamepad in the third mode may be the same as the functions of the gamepad in the first mode or the second mode. For example, in the first mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the first instruction; in the second mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the first instruction. The second instruction; in the third mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the first instruction. Alternatively, in the first mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the first instruction; in the second mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the first instruction The second instruction; in the third mode, in response to the user's manipulation of the first operation key, the gamepad triggers the electronic device to execute the second instruction.

In the method for controlling a gamepad provided by the embodiment of the present application, if the gamepad is installed on the left side of the electronic device, it works in the first mode (for example, the left mode); if the gamepad is installed on the right side of the electronic device, it works in the first mode. The second mode (eg, right side mode); the gamepad is independent of the electronic device, that is, not installed on the left side of the electronic device, nor on the right side of the electronic device, and works in the third mode (eg, free mode). In different working modes, the operation keys of the gamepad can correspond to different functions. Therefore, the same gamepad can be installed on the left side of the electronic device to work in the first mode; it can also be installed on the right side of the electronic device to work in the second mode; it can also be independent of the electronic device and work in the third mode. In addition, two gamepads can be installed, one is installed on the left side of the electronic device and works in the first mode; the other is installed on the right side of the electronic device and works in the second mode; the two gamepads can be combined to form a bilateral handle. The use of the gamepad is flexible, and the same gamepad can achieve different functions. Reduce the user's cost of use, as well as the manufacturer's production and maintenance costs.

In some embodiments, the gamepad may also transmit information about its operating mode to the electronic device. The electronic device confirms the operation mode of the gamepad according to the information of the operation mode of the gamepad. Also, the electronic device can display prompt information about the working mode of the gamepad.

Exemplarily, the processor 210 of the gamepad 200 sends the information of the working mode of the gamepad 200 to the electronic device 100 through the wireless communication module 220 of the gamepad 200 . The wireless communication module 120 of the electronic device 100 receives the information of the working mode of the gamepad 200 and transmits the information to the processor 110 of the electronic device 100 . The processor 110 of the electronic device 100 may determine the operation mode of the gamepad 200 according to the information of the operation mode of the gamepad 200 . In addition, the display screen 130 of the electronic device 100 may display prompt information of the working mode of the gamepad 200 .

In one example, as shown in FIG. 13 , the electronic device 100 may receive a user's click operation (eg, a click operation) on the "Gamepad" option 801 . In response to the user's click operation on the "Gamepad" option 801, the electronic device 100 may display the gamepad interface in FIG. 13 . The gamepad interface includes a "dominant hand" option 802 and a "working mode" prompt 805 . For example, if the gamepad confirms that it works in the left-hand mode, correspondingly, the "working mode" prompt message 805 of the electronic device is displayed as "left-hand mode". The gamepad confirms that it works in the right-hand mode, and accordingly, the "working mode" prompt 805 of the electronic device is displayed as "right-hand mode". The gamepad confirms that it is working in free mode, and accordingly, the "working mode" prompt message 805 of the electronic device is displayed as "free mode".

It should be noted that different electronic devices have different designs. For example, in some electronic devices, the above-mentioned "gamepad" option 801 may be included in the Bluetooth interface. For example, the manner in which the electronic device displays the gamepad interface includes responding to the operation of the user clicking "settings-gamepad". For example, the manner in which the electronic device displays the gamepad interface may also be in response to the operation of the user clicking "settings-bluetooth-gamepad".

In one embodiment, mobile phones and gamepads are used as examples. As shown in Figure 14, the gamepad includes nRF52832, RKJXY10006, two AK8789-L, etc. Among them, NordicTMnRF52832 is a chip designed by combining a processor and a Bluetooth module, and can implement the functions of the processor of the gamepad and the wireless communication module in the embodiment of the present application. ALPSRKJXY10006 is a handle rocker, which can realize the functions of the operation keys in the embodiments of the present application. AKM AK8789-L is a Hall sensor, which is respectively arranged on the left and right ends of the game handle, and can realize the function of the magnetic sensor in the embodiment of the present application. Of course, the gamepad may also include buttons, a touch pad, and a display screen, etc., which are not shown in FIG. 14 . Phones include Hi3680, Hi1103, magnets, phone cases, etc. The phone case is installed on the phone. HisiliconTMHi3680 is a processor, which can implement the function of the processor of the mobile phone in the embodiment of the present application. Hi1103 is a Bluetooth module, which can implement the function of the wireless communication module of the mobile phone in the embodiment of the present application. The magnets are set on the phone case of the mobile phone, respectively on the left and right sides of the phone case, and the position of the magnet matches the position of the AK8789-L.

When the gamepad is connected to the mobile phone, one of the two hall sensors AK8789-L senses the magnetic signal of the magnet on the mobile phone, and there is an output signal. For example, the Hall sensor AK8789-L installed on the right side of the gamepad senses the magnetic signal of the magnet on the phone. The Hall sensor AK8789-L installed on the right side of the gamepad transmits the output signal to the processor nRF52832 of the gamepad; after the processor nRF52832 receives the corresponding output signal, it can confirm that the gamepad is working in the left mode. The processor nRF52832 of the gamepad transmits the working mode information of the gamepad to the Bluetooth module Hi1103 of the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module nRF52832. After receiving the working mode information of the gamepad, the mobile phone Bluetooth module Hi1103 transmits the information to the processor Hi3680 of the mobile phone; the mobile phone processor Hi3680 can determine the working mode of the gamepad according to the working mode information of the gamepad, and set it in the setting information of the mobile phone. Displays the working mode of the gamepad.

When the joystick RKJXY10006 of the gamepad detects the user's operation, it outputs corresponding manipulation information in response to the user's manipulation of the RKJXY10006. The processor nRF52832 of the gamepad receives the manipulation information, encodes it according to the manipulation information and the working mode of the gamepad, generates an encoded signal, and transmits the encoded signal to the Bluetooth module Hi1103 of the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module nRF52832. The Bluetooth module Hi1103 of the mobile phone transmits the received encoded signal to the processor Hi3680 of the mobile phone. After receiving the encoded signal, the processor Hi3680 of the mobile phone executes the corresponding instruction in the current application according to the encoded signal and the preset rules.

In one embodiment, mobile phones and gamepads are used as examples. As shown in Figure 15, the gamepad includes nRF52832, RKJXY10006, toggle switch, etc. Nordic ^TM nRF52832 is a chip designed by combining a processor and a Bluetooth module, which can implement the functions of the processor and the wireless communication module of the gamepad in the embodiment of the present application. ALPS RKJXY10006 is a handle rocker, which can realize the functions of the operation keys in the embodiments of the present application. The dial switch is a commonly used three-speed switch. Mobile phones include Hi3680, Hi1103, etc. Hisilicon ^™ Hi3680 is a processor, which can implement the functions of the processor of the mobile phone in the embodiment of the present application. Hi1103 is a Bluetooth module, which can implement the function of the wireless communication module of the mobile phone in the embodiment of the present application.

When the gamepad is connected to the mobile phone, the processor nRF52832 of the gamepad receives the output signal of the dial switch, and determines the working mode of the gamepad according to the output signal of the dial switch. For example, if the processor nRF52832 receives the first level, it is determined that the gamepad works in the left mode. The processor nRF52832 of the gamepad transmits the working mode information of the gamepad to the Bluetooth module Hi1103 of the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module nRF52832. After receiving the working mode information of the gamepad, the mobile phone Bluetooth module Hi1103 transmits the information to the processor Hi3680 of the mobile phone; the mobile phone processor Hi3680 can determine the working mode of the gamepad according to the working mode information of the gamepad, and set it in the setting information of the mobile phone. Displays the working mode of the gamepad.

When the joystick RKJXY10006 of the gamepad detects the user's operation, it outputs corresponding manipulation information in response to the user's manipulation of the RKJXY10006. The processor nRF52832 of the gamepad receives the manipulation information, encodes it according to the manipulation information and the working mode of the gamepad, generates an encoded signal, and transmits the encoded signal to the Bluetooth module Hi1103 of the mobile phone through the Bluetooth module nRF52832. The Bluetooth module Hi1103 of the mobile phone transmits the received encoded signal to the processor Hi3680 of the mobile phone. After receiving the encoded signal, the processor Hi3680 of the mobile phone executes the corresponding instruction in the current application according to the encoded signal and the preset rules.

In other embodiments of the present application, the embodiments of the present application disclose a gamepad, which includes a processor, a memory and a communication interface connected to the processor. Optionally, the game handle may further include a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor. Optionally, the gamepad may further include a toggle switch. For example, the processor may be the processor 210 in FIG. 6 , the memory may be the memory in the processor 210 , the communication interface may be the wireless communication module 220 in FIG. 6 , the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor may be Magnetic sensor 240 in FIG. 6 , the toggle switch may be switch 250 in FIG. 6 . One or more computer programs are stored in the above-mentioned memory and configured to be executed by the processor, and the one or more computer programs include instructions, and the above-mentioned instructions can be used to perform various steps in the above-mentioned method embodiments.

Embodiments of the present application further provide a computer storage medium, where computer program codes are stored in the computer storage medium. When a processor of an electronic device executes the computer program code, the electronic device executes each step in the above method embodiments.

The embodiments of the present application further provide a computer program product, which, when the computer program product runs on a computer, causes the computer to execute each step in the above method embodiments.

Wherein, the gamepad, computer storage medium or computer program product provided by the embodiments of the present application are all used to execute the corresponding method provided above. Therefore, for the beneficial effects that can be achieved, reference may be made to the corresponding method provided above. The beneficial effects of , will not be repeated here.

From the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that for the convenience and brevity of the description, only the division of the above functional modules is used as an example for illustration. In practical applications, the above functions can be allocated as required. It is completed by different functional modules, that is, the internal structure of the device is divided into different functional modules, so as to complete all or part of the functions described above. For the specific working process of the system, apparatus and unit described above, reference may be made to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiments, and details are not described herein again.

Each functional unit in each of the embodiments of the embodiments of the present application may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically alone, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit. The above-mentioned integrated units may be implemented in the form of hardware, or may be implemented in the form of software functional units.

The integrated unit, if implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application can be embodied in the form of software products in essence, or the parts that contribute to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solutions, and the computer software products are stored in a storage The medium includes several instructions for causing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) or a processor to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of the present application. The aforementioned storage medium includes: flash memory, removable hard disk, read-only memory, random access memory, magnetic disk or optical disk and other media that can store program codes.

The above are only specific implementations of the embodiments of the present application, but the protection scope of the embodiments of the present application is not limited thereto, and any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the embodiments of the present application shall be covered by this within the protection scope of the application examples. Therefore, the protection scope of the embodiments of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

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1. A method of controlling a joystick, the method comprising:

establishing connection between the gamepad and the electronic equipment;

detecting the position relation between the gamepad and the connected electronic equipment;

responding to the detection that the position relation between the game handle and the connected electronic equipment is a first position relation, and enabling a first operation key of the game handle to correspond to a first instruction;

responding to the fact that the position relation between the game handle and the connected electronic equipment is the second position relation, and enabling the first operation key of the game handle to correspond to the second instruction;

wherein the first positional relationship is different from the second positional relationship, and the first instruction is different from the second instruction.

2. The method of claim 1,

the first positional relationship is that the gamepad is mounted on a first side of the electronic device;

the second positional relationship is that the gamepad is mounted on a second side of the electronic device;

the first side is different from the second side, and when the electronic equipment is placed in a transverse screen or a vertical screen, the first side and the second side are the left side and the right side of the electronic equipment.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein the gamepad includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, the first and second magnetic sensors being disposed on left and right sides of the gamepad, respectively, the method further comprising:

if the first magnetic sensor is determined to have the output signal, determining that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic equipment;

and if the second magnetic sensor is determined to have the output signal, determining that the game handle is installed on the second side of the electronic equipment.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the gamepad includes a toggle switch, said detecting a positional relationship of the gamepad to the connected electronic device; responding to the detection that the position relation between the game handle and the connected electronic equipment is a first position relation, and enabling a first operation key of the game handle to correspond to a first instruction; in response to the detection that the position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic equipment is the second position relationship, the corresponding second instruction of the first operation key of the game handle comprises:

detecting the current gear of the gear shifting switch;

responding to the first instruction corresponding to the first operating key of the game handle when the gear shifting switch is detected to be positioned at the first gear;

and responding to the detection that the gear shifting switch is located at a second gear, wherein the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to a second instruction.

5. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

and responding to the third position relation detected by the position relation between the game handle and the connected electronic equipment, wherein the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to a third instruction.

6. The method of claim 5, further comprising:

under the condition that the gamepad is started, if the gamepad is determined not to be installed on the first side or the second side of the electronic equipment, determining that the position relation between the gamepad and the connected electronic equipment is a third position relation; wherein the first side is different from the second side.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein the gamepad includes a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, the first and second magnetic sensors being disposed on left and right sides of the gamepad, respectively, the method further comprising:

and if the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor are determined to have no output signals, determining that the position relation between the gamepad and the connected electronic equipment is a third position relation.

8. The method of claim 4, further comprising:

and responding to the third gear position detected by the gear shifting switch, wherein the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to a third instruction.

9. A gamepad, comprising:

the communication interface is used for establishing the connection between the gamepad and the electronic equipment;

the processor is used for detecting the position relation between the gamepad and the connected electronic equipment; in response to the fact that the position relation between the game handle and the connected electronic equipment is a first position relation, determining that a first operation key of the game handle corresponds to a first instruction; in response to the fact that the position relation between the game handle and the connected electronic equipment is the second position relation, determining that a first operation key of the game handle corresponds to a second instruction;

wherein the first positional relationship is different from the second positional relationship, and the first instruction is different from the second instruction.

10. The gamepad of claim 9,

the first positional relationship is that the gamepad is mounted on a first side of the electronic device;

the second positional relationship is that the gamepad is mounted on a second side of the electronic device;

the first side is different from the second side, and when the electronic equipment is placed in a transverse screen or a vertical screen, the first side and the second side are the left side and the right side of the electronic equipment.

11. The gamepad according to claim 10, further comprising a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, arranged on the left and right sides of the gamepad, respectively, the detecting of the positional relationship of the gamepad with the connected electronic device comprising:

determining output signals of the first and second magnetic sensors;

if the first magnetic sensor is determined to have the output signal, determining that the gamepad is installed on the first side of the electronic equipment; and if the second magnetic sensor is determined to have the output signal, determining that the game handle is installed on the second side of the electronic equipment.

12. The gamepad of claim 9, further comprising a shift switch that detects the positional relationship of the gamepad to a connected electronic device; in response to the fact that the position relation between the game handle and the connected electronic equipment is a first position relation, determining that a first operation key of the game handle corresponds to a first instruction; in response to detecting that the position relationship between the game handle and the connected electronic equipment is a second position relationship, determining that the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to the second instruction comprises the following steps:

detecting the current gear of the gear shifting switch;

in response to the fact that the gear shifting switch is located in a first gear, determining that a first operation key of the game handle corresponds to a first instruction;

and in response to the detection that the gear shifting switch is located in a second gear, determining that the first operation key of the game handle corresponds to a second instruction.

13. The gamepad of claim 9,

the processor is further configured to determine that the first operation key of the gamepad corresponds to the third instruction in response to detecting that the position relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is the third position relationship.

14. The gamepad of claim 13,

determining that the position relationship of the gamepad and the connected electronic equipment is a third position relationship if the processor determines that the gamepad is not installed on the first side or the second side of the electronic equipment under the condition that the gamepad is turned on; wherein the first side is different from the second side.

15. The game pad of claim 14, further comprising a first magnetic sensor and a second magnetic sensor, the first magnetic sensor and the second magnetic sensor being disposed on left and right sides of the game pad, respectively,

the processor is further configured to determine output signals of the first and second magnetic sensors;

the processor is further configured to determine that the position relationship between the gamepad and the connected electronic device is a third position relationship if it is determined that no output signal exists from the first magnetic sensor or the second magnetic sensor.

16. The gamepad of claim 12,

the processor is further configured to determine that the first operation key of the game pad corresponds to the third instruction in response to detecting that the shift switch is located in the third gear.

17. A gamepad comprising a communications interface, a memory, one or more processors, at least one key and/or joystick, and one or more programs; wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory; characterized in that the gamepad is adapted to perform the method according to any of the claims 1-8.

18. A computer storage medium comprising computer instructions that, when executed on an electronic device, cause the electronic device to perform the method of any of claims 1-8.

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