Mouse Configuration Dongle Device and Its Control Method

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a dongle device capable of setting a mouse, comprising: a display unit that displays information indicating at least one attribute value set in the mouse; a communication module that communicates with the mouse; and a control module that, when a signal received from the mouse is a signal related to the setting of the attribute value, changes the attribute value of the mouse according to the received signal and controls the display unit that displays information indicating the changed attribute value.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a dongle device capable of configuring a mouse. Background Technology

[0002] To improve user experience and work efficiency, it is necessary to adjust the sensitivity and settings of various sensors, such as DPI and polling rate, on the mouse.

[0003] To allow users to conveniently change settings, a method of adjusting settings by attaching a button to the mouse itself is used; however, this method has the problem that the weight of the mouse increases due to the addition of the setting change button. Prior art literature

[0004] Republic of Korea Published Patent Application No. 10-2019-0075344, (July 1, 2019) The problem to be solved

[0005] The purpose of the embodiments disclosed in this disclosure is to provide a dongle device capable of mouse configuration.

[0006] In addition, the embodiment disclosed in this disclosure aims to provide a dongle device capable of setting a mouse so that, when a signal received as input by a mouse is a signal related to setting the attribute value of the mouse, the attribute value of the mouse can be changed according to the signal.

[0007] The problems that this disclosure aims to solve are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0008] A dongle device capable of setting a mouse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure for solving the above-described problem comprises: a display unit that displays information indicating at least one attribute value set in the mouse; a communication module that communicates with the mouse; and a control module that, when a signal received from the mouse is a signal related to the setting of the attribute value, changes the attribute value of the mouse according to the received signal and controls the display unit that displays information indicating the changed attribute value.

[0009] Additionally, the control module may enter a setting mode for setting attributes when the state of the mouse or a signal received from the mouse satisfies a preset first condition, and may change the attribute value based on the signal received from the mouse in the setting mode.

[0010] In addition, the control module may determine that the first condition is satisfied when a combination of signals set to enter a setting mode is received.

[0011] In addition, the control module can change the value of the corresponding attribute according to the signal received from the mouse in the setting mode.

[0012] In addition, the control module can, after entering the setting mode, select an attribute to be set according to a first signal received via mouse input, and change the value of the selected attribute according to a second signal received after the first signal.

[0013] In addition, when the control module enters the setting mode, it can block the transmission of signals received from the mouse to the target device until the setting mode is terminated.

[0014] Additionally, the control module may terminate the setting mode and release the blocking if the state of the mouse or a signal received from the mouse satisfies a preset second condition.

[0015] Additionally, the device further includes a battery and a storage module, and the control module can supply power to the device through the battery when the device is not electrically connected to the target device, store an attribute value set in the setting mode in the storage module, and when the device is electrically connected to the target device, transmit the attribute value stored in the storage module to the target device so that the attribute value is reflected.

[0016] Additionally, the device further includes a mounting portion formed so that a figure can be mounted on one side of the mouse-configurable dongle device, and the mounting portion may include a coupling structure to allow for the replacement of the figure.

[0017] In addition, a control method for a mouse-configurable dongle device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure for solving the above-described problem comprises: a step of displaying a value configured for at least one attribute configured in the mouse; a step of receiving a signal input from the mouse; a step of changing the value of the attribute according to the received signal if the received signal is a signal related to the configuration of the attribute; and a step of displaying the changed value of the attribute through a display unit.

[0018] In addition, a computer program stored on a computer-readable recording medium for executing a method for implementing the present disclosure may be further provided. Effects of the invention

[0019] According to the above-described means for solving the problem of the present disclosure, a dongle device capable of mouse configuration can be provided.

[0020] In addition, according to the aforementioned means for solving the problem of the present disclosure, if a signal input and received by a mouse is a signal related to setting the attribute value of the mouse, the attribute value of the mouse can be changed according to the signal.

[0021] In addition, according to the above-described means for solving the problem of the present disclosure, a mode for setting attributes is entered according to a signal received from a mouse, and then attribute values ​​can be changed according to the received signal.

[0022] The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art from the description below. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0023] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a mouse setting system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a dongle device capable of mouse setting according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a dongle device capable of mouse settings according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example in which information indicating attribute values ​​set on the mouse is displayed on the display portion of a dongle device capable of mouse settings. Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating the entry into a setting mode depending on the state of the mouse. Figures 6 and 7 are diagrams illustrating how to change attribute values ​​according to signals received from a mouse. Figure 8 is a drawing illustrating a figure mounted on a dongle device. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0024] Throughout this disclosure, the same reference numerals denote the same components. This disclosure does not describe all elements of the embodiments, and general content in the art to which this disclosure pertains or content that overlaps between embodiments is omitted. The terms 'part, module, component, block' as used in the specification may be implemented in software or hardware, and depending on the embodiments, a plurality of 'parts, modules, components, blocks' may be implemented as a single component, or a single 'part, module, component, block' may include a plurality of components.

[0025] Throughout the specification, when a part is described as being "connected" to another part, this includes not only cases where they are directly connected but also cases where they are indirectly connected, and indirect connections include connections made via a wireless communication network.

[0026] Furthermore, when it is stated that a part "includes" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components.

[0027] Throughout the specification, when it is stated that a component is located "on" another component, this includes not only cases where a component is in contact with another component, but also cases where another component exists between the two components.

[0028] Terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish one component from another, and the components are not limited by the aforementioned terms.

[0029] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless there is an obvious exception in the context.

[0030] In each step, identification codes are used for convenience of explanation and do not describe the order of the steps; the steps may be performed differently from the specified order unless a specific order is clearly indicated in the context.

[0031] The operating principles and embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a mouse setting system (10) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 1, a mouse setting system (10) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a dongle device (100) capable of mouse setting and a mouse (200).

[0034] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a mouse-configurable dongle device (100) is used to wirelessly connect a mouse (200) to a target device (300) and can simultaneously perform a transmitting function and a receiving function.

[0035] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the dongle device (100) can set attribute values ​​of the mouse (200) using a signal received from the mouse (200). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the dongle device (100) and the mouse (200) capable of setting the mouse attribute values ​​do not have a separate button for setting attribute values ​​and utilize existing buttons, etc., so they can be miniaturized and lightweight.

[0036] A dongle device (100) capable of mouse configuration can be connected to a target device (300) through a connection port. For example, the target device (300) may include a USB port as a connection port, and the dongle device (100) may include a plug that can be inserted into the connection port.

[0037] The target device (300) may be a notebook PC as shown in FIG. 1, but is not limited thereto; any device that is equipped with a connection port and can use a mouse (200) as an input means may be applied.

[0038] A dongle device (100) capable of setting a mouse can, when a signal related to setting an attribute value of the mouse (200) is detected among the signals input and received from the mouse (200), set the attribute value of the mouse (200) according to the received signal and transmit it to the target device (300) and the mouse (200) so that the attribute value is reflected.

[0039] Below, with reference to other drawings, a mouse (200) setting system (10) and a mouse setting dongle device (100) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in more detail.

[0040] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a dongle device (100) capable of mouse settings according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Referring to FIG. 2, a mouse-configurable dongle device (100) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a control module (110), a communication module (120), a storage module (130), and a display unit (140).

[0042] However, in some embodiments, the mouse-configurable dongle device (100) may include fewer or more components than the components shown in FIG. 2.

[0043] The control module (110) includes at least one processor.

[0044] The processor may be implemented as a storage unit that stores data for an algorithm or a program that reproduces the algorithm for controlling the operation of components within the device (100), and at least one processor that performs the aforementioned operation using the data stored in the storage unit. In this case, the storage unit and the processor may each be implemented as separate chips. Alternatively, the storage unit and the processor may be implemented as a single chip.

[0045] In addition to operations related to the above-mentioned application, the processor can generally control the overall operation of the device (100). The processor can provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data, information, etc. that are input or output through the components described above, or by running an application stored in the storage unit.

[0046] Additionally, the processor may control at least some of the components of the device (100) to run an application stored in the storage unit. Furthermore, the processor may combine at least two or more of the components included in the device (100) to operate the application.

[0047] A processor may be implemented in one or more ways. Hereinafter, even if a processor is expressed in the singular, it may be regarded as plural. A processor may refer to a data processing device embedded in hardware having a physically structured circuit to perform a function expressed by code or instructions included in a program. As such, a processor may encompass processing devices such as a microprocessor, a central processing unit (CPU), a processor core, a multiprocessor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and a field programmable gate array (FPGA) as examples of data processing devices embedded in hardware, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0048] In various embodiments, the processor may include one or more of a Central Processing Unit (CPU), an Application Processor (AP), or a Communication Processor (CP). Some may be hardware capable of accessing memory and performing functions related to instructions stored in memory.

[0049] The communication module (120) may include one or more modules that connect a mouse-configurable dongle device (100) to one or more networks.

[0050] A dongle device (100) capable of mouse configuration can be connected to a target device (300) and a mouse (200) through a communication module (120), and the dongle device (100) can perform transmission and reception functions through the communication module (120). A control module (110) transmits and receives data with the mouse (200) and the target device (300) through the communication module (120). For example, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the communication module (120) of the dongle device (100) can communicate with the mouse (200) through a 2.4 GHz frequency band, but is not limited thereto.

[0051] The communication module (120) may include one or more components that enable communication with an external device, and may include, for example, at least one of a wired communication module, a wireless communication module, a short-range communication module, and a location information module.

[0052] The wired communication module may include various wired communication modules such as a Local Area Network (LAN) module, a Wide Area Network (WAN) module, or a Value Added Network (VAN) module, as well as various cable communication modules such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), RS-232 (recommended standard 232), and power line communication.

[0053] In addition to Wi-Fi modules and WiBro (Wireless broadband) modules, the wireless communication module may include wireless communication modules that support various wireless communication methods such as GSM (global System for Mobile Communication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), UMTS (universal mobile telecommunications system), TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G, 5G, and 6G.

[0054] The storage module (130) may include at least one storage means.

[0055] The storage module (130) can store data that supports various functions of the device (100). The storage unit can store a number of application programs (or applications) running on the device (100), data for the operation of the device (100), and instructions. At least some of these application programs may exist for the basic functions of the device (100). Meanwhile, the application programs may be stored in the storage unit, installed on the device, and driven by a processor to perform operations (or functions).

[0056] The storage module (130) can store data supporting various functions of the device (100) and programs for the operation of the processor, and can store input / output data, and can store a number of application programs (or applications) running on the device (100), data for the operation of the device (100), and instructions. At least some of these application programs can be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication.

[0057] The display unit (140) can output information related to the attribute value of the mouse (200), and since the display unit (140) is included in the dongle device (100) rather than the mouse (200), the mouse (200) can be miniaturized and made lighter according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] The display unit (140) is intended to generate output related to sight, hearing, or touch, and may include at least one of a display unit, an audio output unit, a haptic module, and a light output unit. In some embodiments, the display unit (140) may output a screen or output light of a specific color.

[0059] The display unit (140) may include an LCD or LED element capable of emitting at least one color, and the control module (110) may emit the LED element to indicate a set attribute value.

[0060] In one embodiment, the display unit (140) may include a plurality of light-emitting elements, and the color may be set according to the attributes of the mouse (200).

[0061] For example, the first attribute of the mouse (200) is set to the first color, the second attribute to the second color, and the third attribute to the third color, respectively, so that when the value of each attribute is changed, light of the color set for that attribute can be emitted. Meanwhile, a single light-emitting element may output multiple colors, and the color of the light-emitting element may change depending on the magnitude of the value of the first attribute.

[0062] In one embodiment, the display unit (140) may be equipped with a display module, and the display module may display an attribute value for at least one attribute set through a mouse-configurable dongle device (100).

[0063] The display unit (140) can display (output) information processed by the device (100). For example, the display unit (140) can display execution screen information of an application program (e.g., an application) running on the device (100), or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information based on such execution screen information.

[0064] The display unit (140) can display various content (e.g., text, images, videos, icons, symbols, etc.). For example, the display unit (140) can display an image corresponding to at least one image data included in the application program. In various embodiments, the display unit (140) may include a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) display, an Organic LED (OLED) display, a Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) display, or an electronic paper display.

[0065] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a mouse-configurable dongle device (100) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 to 8 are various example drawings for explaining the operation of a mouse-configurable system (10) and a mouse-configurable dongle device (100) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. With reference to FIG. 3 to 8, the operation process of the mouse (200) configuration system (10) and the mouse-configurable dongle device (100) will be explained.

[0066] The control module (110) displays the attribute value set for the mouse (200). (S310)

[0067] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example in which information indicating an attribute value set on a mouse (200) is displayed on the display part (140) of a mouse-configurable dongle device (100).

[0068] The control module (110) displays information indicating the value of each attribute currently set for the mouse (200) as shown in FIG. 4 through the display unit (140). At this time, DPI, Polling Rate, Power, etc. may be displayed on the display unit (140), and in addition, whether it is in setting mode or normal mode may be displayed.

[0069] The control module (110) receives a signal input from the mouse (200). (S320)

[0070] The control module (110) checks whether the signal received at S320 is related to the attribute value of the mouse (200). (S330)

[0071] If the result of checking S330 indicates that the signal received from S320 is related to the attribute value of the mouse (200), the control module (110) changes the attribute value according to the signal received from S320. (S340)

[0072] At this time, if the result of the check by S330 is that the signal (mouse data) received from S320 is not related to the attribute value of the mouse (200), the control module (110) transmits the mouse data to the Host USB. (S360)

[0073] Specifically, the control module (110) receives mouse data from the mouse (200) through the communication module (120). At this time, the control module (110) of the mouse (200) determines whether the mouse data received from the mouse (200) is data related to the setting of the attribute value of the mouse (200). That is, the control module (110) checks whether there is a signal related to the setting of the attribute value among the signals received from the mouse (200).

[0074] For example, the control module (110) determines that if the mouse data is data related to entering the setting mode or is received after entering the setting mode, the mouse data is related to the attribute value of the mouse (200). Then, the control module (110) can enter the setting mode or change the value of the attribute corresponding to the received mouse data according to the mouse data.

[0075] Meanwhile, the control module (110) can transmit the mouse data to the target device (300) via the Host USB if the mouse data received from the mouse (200) is data unrelated to the setting of the mouse (200) attribute value.

[0076] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, entering the setting mode may be determined by a control module (110) of a dongle device (100) capable of mouse setting, or by a processor (not shown) of a mouse (200).

[0077] The processor of the mouse (200) may request the mouse-configurable dongle device (100) to execute the setting mode when the signal input to the mouse (200) or the state of the mouse (200) meets the conditions for entering the setting mode.

[0079] In one embodiment, the processor or control module (110) of the mouse (200) enters a setting mode in which the attributes of the mouse (200) can be set when the state of the mouse (200) or a signal received from the mouse (200) satisfies a preset first condition, and can change the attribute values ​​of the mouse (200) based on the signal received from the mouse (200) in the setting mode. When the processor of the mouse (200) determines to enter the setting mode, it transmits a relevant signal to the control module (110) of the dongle device (100) regarding the entry into the setting mode, and when the control module (110) of the dongle device (100) determines to enter the setting mode, it transmits a relevant signal to the processor of the mouse (200) regarding the entry into the setting mode.

[0080] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the following methods may be applied to enter a setting mode in which the attribute values ​​of the mouse (200) can be set.

[0081] ① The mouse (200) may include a separate key for entering a setting mode.

[0082] ② At least one signal combination for entering a setting mode may be stored in the dongle device (100) or mouse (200).

[0083] ③ The dongle device (100) or mouse (200) may store at least one mouse (200) state information for entering a setting mode.

[0084] In the embodiment of ①, the processor or control module (110) of the mouse (200) enters a setting mode in which an attribute value can be set when input of the corresponding key is detected from the mouse (200).

[0085] In the embodiment of ②, the processor or control module (110) of the mouse (200) enters a setting mode in which attribute values ​​can be set when a combination of signals received from the mouse (200) matches a combination of signals set for entering a setting mode.

[0086] For example, a combination of the specified buttons of the mouse (200) may be input, or a combination of the specified buttons of the mouse (200) may be input for a predetermined amount of time or longer, which may be a condition for entering the setting mode. The left button, right button, and wheel button of the mouse (200) may be simultaneously clicked for 2 seconds or more, which may be set as a condition for entering the setting mode, and the right button of the mouse (200) may be clicked for 2 seconds or more after the left button is clicked for 2 seconds or more, which may be set as a condition for entering the setting mode.

[0087] In the embodiment of ③, the processor or control module (110) of the mouse (200) detects state information of the mouse (200), and if the detected state information matches the state of the mouse (200) set for entering the setting mode, it enters the setting mode in which attribute values ​​can be set.

[0088] For example, the processor or control module (110) of the mouse (200) may determine that the state information of the mouse (200) is state information for entering a setting mode when the mouse (200) is lifted above a predetermined angle from the floor or when the mouse (200) is lifted above a predetermined height from the floor or when the state is maintained above a predetermined angle for a predetermined time or when the state of the mouse (200) is lifted above a predetermined height from the floor for a predetermined time.

[0089] Here, the processor or control module (110) of the mouse (200) may determine whether the mouse (200) has moved more than a preset angle from the correct position or has been lifted more than a predetermined height from the floor based on the result of receiving light emitted from the light-emitting part of the mouse (200) or by using a gyroscope sensor (not shown) provided in the mouse (200), but is not limited thereto.

[0090] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the entry into a setting mode according to the state of the mouse (200).

[0091] Referring to FIG. 5, the state information of the mouse (200) that can enter the setting mode can be set to flip the mouse (200).

[0092] In one embodiment, a mouse-configurable dongle device (100) may enter a setting mode in which attribute values ​​can be set when the flipping of the mouse (200) is detected or when the detection of the flipping of the mouse (200) is maintained for a preset time or longer.

[0093] Referring to FIG. 5, when the control module (110) detects (510) that the mouse (200) is flipped in the state information of the mouse (200), it enters a setting mode (520) in which attribute values ​​for the mouse (200) can be set.

[0094] In one embodiment, two or more of the methods for entering the setting mode can be used in combination from ①, ②, and ③.

[0095] For example, the processor or control module (110) of the mouse (200) can enter a setting mode when an input signal is received from the mouse (200) that a specific button is clicked after the state information of the mouse (200) has become pre-set state information.

[0096] In one embodiment, the processor or control module (110) of the mouse (200) may enter a setting mode when a signal is received that a specific button is clicked while the mouse (200) is tilted more than a preset angle.

[0097] In one embodiment, the processor or control module (110) of the mouse (200) may enter a setting mode when it is determined that the mouse (200) has reached a preset height from the floor (e.g., a mouse pad).

[0098] The above example is one of various examples of how to enter the setting mode, and various combinations of input signals may also be applied. For example, the processor or control module (110) of the mouse (200) can enter the setting mode by pressing the back button and forward button of the mouse (200) for N seconds or more.

[0099] The processor or control module (110) of the mouse (200) may enter a setting mode if the optical signal input of the mouse (200) is not received for more than a preset time.

[0100] In one embodiment, the processor or control module (110) of the mouse (200) may enter a setting mode when the state in which the mouse (200) is positioned at a height greater than a preset height is maintained for a preset time or longer.

[0101] In one embodiment, if an input signal corresponding to the movement of the mouse (200) is referred to as a first input signal and an input signal related to button input of the mouse (200) is referred to as a second input signal, the control module (110) may process the first input signal received after entering the setting mode as being ignored and check whether there is any second input signal among the received signals that matches a preset condition. Furthermore, if a second input signal that matches a preset condition is received, the control module (110) may change the value of the corresponding attribute according to the received second input signal.

[0102] In one embodiment, the mouse (200) or control module (110) may request that a menu for a setting mode be displayed on the screen of the target device (300) when a preset key of the mouse is input or when the mouse (200) is in a preset state.

[0103] In this case, the pre-configured key may be a pre-configured key combination or a multi-key. The pre-configured state may be the case where the mouse is in an inverted state. However, this is merely a possible example and is not limited thereto.

[0104] In addition, the mouse (200) or control module (110) can control the menu based on an input signal for the menu received from the mouse (200) when a menu for the setting mode is displayed on the screen of the target device (300), thereby controlling the value of the attribute to be changed. That is, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, instead of having a separate button for changing the value of the attribute on the dongle device (200), the button of the mouse (200) is utilized, and when entering the setting mode, the input of the mouse (200) is utilized as an input for changing the value of the attribute.

[0105] For example, when a menu is displayed on the screen of the target device (300), the mouse (200) or control module (110) can move the menu according to a signal input via the wheel of the mouse (200), select and set the corresponding menu according to a signal input via the left button, and control it to exit the menu via the right button.

[0106] FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate changing attribute values ​​according to a signal received from a mouse (200). Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the control module (110) changes the value of a corresponding attribute according to a signal received by the mouse (200) in a setting mode.

[0107] At this time, the signal may be a signal input through the button or wheel of the mouse (200). Additionally, the signal may be a signal from the optical sensor of the mouse (200) based on the movement of the mouse (200). For example, the control module (110) can change the value of the corresponding attribute based on the signal from the optical sensor of the mouse (200) based on the movement of the mouse (200).

[0108] In one embodiment, when the control module (110) receives a first signal from the mouse (200) in a setting mode, it can select an attribute to be set according to the first signal.

[0109] And, the control module (110) can control the value of the corresponding attribute to be changed according to the second signal received after the first signal.

[0110] A specific embodiment thereof will be described with reference to FIG. 6.

[0111] ① When the control module (110) receives the first signal (610: left button click of the mouse (200)), it selects DPI as the target attribute to be set.

[0112] ② When the second signal (620: mouse (200) wheel up) is received, the control module (110) controls the value of the target attribute (DPI) to increase.

[0113] ③ When the control module (110) receives the second signal (630: mouse (200) wheel down), it controls the value of the target attribute (DPI) to decrease.

[0114] A specific embodiment thereof will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

[0115] ① When the control module (110) receives the first signal (710: right-click of the mouse (200)), it selects Polling Rate as the target attribute to be set.

[0116] ② When the second signal (720: mouse (200) wheel up) is received, the control module (110) controls the value of the target attribute (Polling Rate) to increase.

[0117] ③ When the control module (110) receives the second signal (730: mouse (200) wheel down), it controls the value of the target attribute (Polling Rate) to decrease.

[0118] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the control module (110) enters a setting mode, it utilizes a signal received from the mouse (200) as a signal for changing an attribute value, and can block the transmission of the signal received from the mouse (200) to the target device (300) until the setting mode is terminated.

[0119] In one embodiment, the control module (110) may enter a setting mode and exit the setting mode when a preset time has elapsed. In one embodiment, the control module (110) may exit the setting mode when the exit of the setting mode or the selection of a normal mode is input according to the input of the mouse (200). In one embodiment, the control module (110) may exit the setting mode when a specific signal is input from the mouse (200), for example, when a signal related to the movement of the mouse (200) (a signal by a light sensor) is received, the setting mode may be exited.

[0120] Additionally, the control module (110) can terminate the setting mode and release the blocking when the state of the mouse (200) or a signal received from the mouse (200) satisfies a preset condition. That is, after the setting mode is terminated, the signal input from the mouse (200) is transmitted to the target device (300), and the mouse (200) operates as an input means.

[0121] For example, a condition for terminating the setting mode may be when the inverted mouse (200) returns to its normal state as shown in FIG. 5. Additionally, a condition for terminating the setting mode may be when a signal combining a specific key or feature keys is received.

[0122] In one embodiment, the value of the target attribute may be set or changed directly from the mouse (200).

[0123] The mouse (200) can change the value of the corresponding attribute when a combination of preset input signals is input. Then, the mouse (200) transmits data regarding the attribute value for which the setting has been changed to the dongle device (100), and the control module (110) can display information indicating the value of the changed attribute through the display unit (140).

[0124] Meanwhile, the control module (110) displays information indicating the attribute value changed in S340. (S350)

[0125] In one embodiment, the control module (110) can control the display unit (140) so that the changed attribute value is applied to the information displayed as in FIG. 4 and displayed.

[0126] In one embodiment, the display unit (140) may include an LED, and in this case, the control module (110) may control the display unit (140) so that the LED emits light according to the value of the changed attribute.

[0127] In one embodiment, a dongle device (100) capable of mouse settings can operate even when the power of the target device (300) is OFF.

[0128] A mouse-configurable dongle device (100) may include a battery capable of supplying power on its own.

[0129] In one embodiment, the control module (110) supplies power to the device (100) via a battery while the device (100) is not electrically connected to the target device (300), and stores the attribute value set in the setting mode in the storage module (130).

[0130] In addition, the control module (110) can transmit the changed attribute value to the mouse (200), and when the dongle device (100) and the target device (300) are electrically connected, it can transmit the attribute value stored in the storage module (130) to the target device (300) so that the attribute value is reflected.

[0131] Figure 8 is a drawing illustrating a figure mounted on a dongle device.

[0132] Referring to FIG. 8, an example is shown in which a figure (810) is mounted on a dongle device (100) capable of mouse settings.

[0133] In one embodiment, the mouse-configurable dongle device (100) may further include a mounting portion formed so that a figure (810) can be mounted on one side. The mounting portion includes a coupling structure to allow for the replacement of the figure (810).

[0134] For example, a mouse-configurable dongle device (100) may include a mounting portion to stably support a figure (810), thereby allowing the user to selectively mount the figure (810) they want.

[0135] Additionally, the control module (110) can emit LEDs of various colors through the display unit (140) according to the setting of attribute values, and the light emitted through the display unit (140) can illuminate the figure (810) to maximize the visual design effect. These design elements provide customized functions that can reflect the user's individuality and can play a role in enhancing immersion, especially in a gaming environment.

[0136] Additionally, functions such as the color, blinking pattern, and brightness control of the LED implemented in the display unit (140) serve to provide immediate feedback when the user changes the setting value, thereby supporting an intuitive user experience. Therefore, the present disclosure can provide a functional design that can maximize visual effects, going beyond a simple mouse (200) setting change device.

[0137] The method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described above may be implemented as a program (or application) and stored on a medium to be executed in combination with a hardware device.

[0138] The aforementioned program may include code encoded in a computer language such as C, C++, JAVA, or machine language, which can be read by the computer's processor (CPU) through the computer's device interface, in order for the computer to read the program and execute the methods implemented in the program. Such code may include functional code related to functions that define the necessary functions for executing the methods, and may include control code related to execution procedures necessary for the computer's processor to execute the functions according to a predetermined procedure. Additionally, such code may further include memory reference code regarding where (address) additional information or media necessary for the computer's processor to execute the functions should be referenced in the computer's internal or external memory. In addition, if the processor of the computer needs to communicate with any other computer or server located remotely in order to execute the above functions, the code may further include communication-related code regarding how to communicate with any other computer or server located remotely using the communication module of the computer, and what information or media to transmit or receive during communication.

[0139] The above-mentioned storage medium refers to a medium that stores data semi-permanently and is readable by a device, rather than a medium that stores data for a short period of time, such as a register, cache, or memory. Specifically, examples of the above-mentioned storage medium include, but are not limited to, ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device. That is, the above-mentioned program may be stored on various recording media on various servers that the computer can access, or on various recording media on the user's computer. Additionally, the above-mentioned medium may be distributed across networked computer systems, and computer-readable code may be stored in a distributed manner.

[0140] The steps of the method or algorithm described in connection with the embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented directly in hardware, implemented as a software module executed by hardware, or implemented by a combination thereof. The software module may reside in RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM), Flash Memory, a hard disk, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, or any form of computer-readable recording medium well known in the art to which the present disclosure belongs.

[0141] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present disclosure may be implemented in other specific forms without altering its technical concept or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. Explanation of the symbols

[0142] 10: Mouse Settings System 100: Mouse configurable dongle device 110: Control Module 120: Communication module 130: Storage Module 140: Display unit 200: Mouse 300: Target device

Claims

Claim 1 A mouse-configurable dongle device comprising: a display unit that displays information indicating at least one attribute value set in a mouse; a communication module that communicates with the mouse; and a control module that, when a signal received from the mouse is a signal related to the setting of the attribute value, changes the attribute value of the mouse according to the received signal and controls the display unit so that information indicating the changed attribute value is displayed, wherein the control module enters a setting mode for setting the attribute when the state of the mouse or the signal received from the mouse satisfies a preset first condition, changes the attribute value based on the signal received from the mouse in the setting mode, and, when entering the setting mode, blocks the signal received from the mouse from being transmitted to a target device until the setting mode is terminated. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A mouse-configurable dongle device according to claim 1, wherein the control module determines that the first condition is satisfied when a combination of signals configured for entry into a setting mode is received. Claim 4 A mouse-configurable dongle device according to claim 1, wherein the control module changes the value of a corresponding attribute according to a signal received from the mouse in the setting mode. Claim 5 A mouse-configurable dongle device according to claim 4, wherein the control module selects an attribute to be configured according to a first signal received via a mouse input after entering the configuration mode, and changes the value of the selected attribute according to a second signal received after the first signal. Claim 6 delete Claim 7 A mouse-configurable dongle device according to claim 1, wherein the control module terminates the setting mode and releases the blocking when the state of the mouse or a signal received from the mouse satisfies a preset second condition. Claim 8 A mouse-configurable dongle device according to claim 1, further comprising a battery and a storage module, wherein the control module supplies power to the device through the battery when the device is not electrically connected to a target device, stores an attribute value set in the setting mode in the storage module, and transmits the attribute value stored in the storage module to the target device when the device is electrically connected to the target device so that the attribute value is reflected. Claim 9 A mouse-configurable dongle device according to claim 1, further comprising a mounting portion formed so that a figure can be mounted on one side of the mouse-configurable dongle device, wherein the mounting portion includes a coupling structure to enable replacement of the figure. Claim 10 A method for controlling a dongle device capable of mouse configuration, comprising: a step of displaying a value configured for at least one attribute configured in the mouse; a step of receiving a signal input from the mouse; a step of changing the value of the attribute according to the received signal if the received signal is a signal related to the configuration of the attribute; and a step of displaying information indicating the value of the changed attribute through a display unit; and further comprising a step of entering a configuration mode for configuring the attribute if the state of the mouse or the signal received from the mouse satisfies a pre-configured first condition; a step of changing the value of the attribute based on the signal received from the mouse in the configuration mode; and a step of blocking the transmission of the signal received from the mouse to a target device until the configuration mode is terminated when the configuration mode is entered. Claim 11 A mouse setting system comprising a mouse and a dongle device capable of setting the mouse, wherein the dongle device capable of setting the mouse comprises: a display unit that displays information indicating at least one attribute value set in the mouse; a communication module that communicates with the mouse; and a control module that, when a signal received from the mouse is a signal related to setting the attribute value, changes the attribute value of the mouse according to the received signal and controls the display unit so that information indicating the changed attribute value is displayed, wherein the control module enters a setting mode for setting the attribute when the state of the mouse or the signal received from the mouse satisfies a preset first condition, changes the attribute value based on the signal received from the mouse in the setting mode, and, when entering the setting mode, blocks the signal received from the mouse from being transmitted to a target device until the setting mode is terminated.

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