Balance Carrier Posture Sensing for Immersive Motion Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current human-computer interaction modes, such as gaming devices with hand joysticks, lack the ability to provide a more immersive and dynamic experience for users.

Innovation Solution

A balance control system comprising a balance control device and a controlled device, where the balance control device includes a balance carrier and a control device that communicates with the controlled device, allowing users to control the system through their posture and force exerted on the balance carrier, which is detected by a force detector and processed by the control device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional hand joysticks are used for interaction, then the device structure is simple, but the user interaction experience is limited and not immersive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction experienceVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical hand joysticks with a balance control system that uses force detectors and posture sensing. The balance carrier with force detection capabilities substitutes the mechanical joystick, enabling users to control devices through body posture and balance rather than manual manipulation, thereby enhancing interaction experience while reducing mechanical complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a control device as an intermediary between the user and the controlled device. This intermediary processes force detection data and posture information, translating physical balance states into control signals, thus enabling immersive interaction without requiring complex direct mechanical interfaces

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If balance control system is implemented, then user interaction becomes more immersive, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction experienceVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the balance control system into distinct functional modules: a balance carrier for supporting the user, force detectors for sensing applied forces, and a control device for processing data. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining immersive interaction capabilities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The control device serves multiple functions: it receives force detection data from the balance carrier, processes posture information, generates control signals, and communicates with various controlled devices. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components, thereby managing system complexity while enhancing interaction versatility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system enhances user interaction by allowing users to control devices through their balance and posture, providing a more immersive and interactive experience across various application scenarios such as fitness and gaming.

Implementation Method 1

The balance carrier is configured to present a corresponding posture according to a force exerted by a user on the balance carrier, wherein the control device is used to obtain first sensing data about the force exerted by the user on the balance carrier

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectForce detection:

Data Source

PatentUS20250128149A1Balance control device and system
Publication Date: 2025.04.24 HONGFUJIN PRECISION ELECTRONICES YANTAI CO LTD
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AI summary

A balance control device and system are provided. The balance control device includes a balance carrier, a force detector, a control device, and an posture detector. The balance carrier carries a user and presents a corresponding posture according to a force exerted on the balance carrier. The force detector is position in the balance carrier to detect the force to obtain a first sensing data. The posture detector is positioned in the control device and is configured to detect an posture of the control device to obtain a second sensing data. The control device obtains a first result according to the first sensing data and the second sensing data, and transmits the first result to a controlled device for controlling the controlled device to carry out a corresponding processing according to the first result.