Controller Mode Consistency Across Application Transitions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional information processing apparatuses often fail to accurately reflect user intentions, leading to suboptimal usability due to the need for complex processing modes and transitions between applications.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that includes a receiver for operation data and a controller capable of setting and maintaining different processing modes, allowing seamless transitions between applications based on user operations and predefined conditions, thereby simplifying processing and enhancing usability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the information processing apparatus switches processing modes based on coordinate detection within a prescribed region, then the processing can reflect user intention, but the usability deteriorates because switch processing may not be performed accurately

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of reflecting user intentionVSAvoidusability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the processing mode adaptable and changeable based on real-time detection results. The controller dynamically switches between first processing mode and second processing mode depending on whether coordinates fall within the prescribed region, allowing the system to adapt to user intentions while maintaining operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by continuously monitoring coordinate detection results and using this information to determine whether to switch processing modes. The system receives operation data, evaluates it against the prescribed region criteria, and adjusts the processing mode accordingly, creating a closed-loop control system that improves both reliability and usability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If the information processing apparatus performs different information processing based on operation data, then the processing can be customized, but the device complexity increases due to multiple processing modes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing customizationVSAvoidcomplexity of processing modes

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the information processing into distinct segments or modes. The controller separates processing into a first processing mode for when coordinates are within the prescribed region and a second processing mode for when they are not, allowing customized processing for different scenarios while managing complexity through clear separation of processing paths.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements universality by designing a processing system that can perform multiple functions through a single unified controller. The same controller handles both first information processing and second information processing by switching between modes based on detection results, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If the information processing apparatus converts operation data to converted operation data, then the processing can be enhanced, but the processing complexity increases due to additional conversion steps

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing accuracyVSAvoidcomplexity of processing steps

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by performing data conversion in advance when needed. The controller converts operation data to converted operation data before processing when coordinates fall within the prescribed region, preparing the data in the required format beforehand. This approach improves processing accuracy while managing complexity by performing conversion only when necessary, rather than continuously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10434424B2Information processing apparatus capable of achieving improved usability, method of controlling information processing apparatus, non-transitory storage medium encoded with program readable by computer of information processing apparatus, and information processing system

Publication Date: 2019.10.08 NINTENDO CO LTD

AI summary

An information processing system includes an operation apparatus and a main body apparatus which is capable of communicating with the operation apparatus. The operation apparatus includes an operation portion and a transmitter which transmits operation data to an information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus includes a receiver which receives operation data and a controller. The controller sets any of a first mode in which first information processing is performed based on the received operation data and a second mode in which second information processing is performed based on the operation data while a first application is executed, makes transition from execution of the first application to execution of a second application, and maintains a set mode when transition to execution of the second application is made and changes from one set mode to the other mode when a prescribed condition is satisfied.