Cursor Control System Boundary Switching for Seamless Data Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data transfer systems, such as flash drives, face issues with data damage and plug damage due to frequent insertion and removal, and lack efficient methods for seamless data transfer between electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
A cursor control system comprising a first electronic device, a second electronic device, and a mouse with a displacement detection unit that allows the cursor to switch between devices when it reaches a predetermined boundary on the screen, enabling intuitive data transfer and sharing by dragging data frames between devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If flash drives are frequently inserted and removed for data transfer, then data transfer convenience is improved, but data damage and plug damage occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple electronic devices (first electronic device and second electronic device) into a unified system where data can be transferred through cursor dragging between display screens. This merging eliminates the need for physical flash drive insertion and removal, thereby maintaining data transfer convenience while preventing data damage and plug wear associated with frequent flash drive usage.
2Productivity
If a cursor switching mechanism between devices is implemented, then seamless data transfer is achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mouse device is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a standard pointing device and as a cursor carrier that can be output to different electronic devices. This universal design enables seamless data transfer between devices without requiring separate specialized hardware for each transfer operation, thereby improving productivity while controlling system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a detection program as an intermediary component that automatically detects when the cursor reaches the display screen boundary and triggers the cursor output switching between devices. This intermediary automation reduces the need for complex manual coordination and system configuration, achieving efficient data transfer while keeping the overall system structure manageable.
3Ease of operation
If automatic cursor switching is implemented at display boundary, then user operation simplicity is improved, but control system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The detection program implements self-service functionality by automatically detecting the cursor's position at the display screen boundary and autonomously triggering the cursor output switching to another device. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for users to manually configure or initiate the switching process, greatly simplifying user operation while the automated logic keeps the control program relatively simple and maintainable.
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AI summary
A cursor control system including a plurality of electronic devices is provided. Each of the electronic devices includes a display screen to display a data frame and a cursor. The cursor control system includes a first electronic device, a second electronic device, a mouse and a displacement detection unit. The mouse controls a movement and a direction of the cursor on the first electronic device or the second electronic device. The data frame is dragged to another position or into another data frame on the display screen when the data frame is clicked by the mouse. The displacement detection unit detects whether the cursor moves to a boundary of the first electronic device or a boundary of the second electronic device. The displacement detection unit detects whether the data frame moves to the boundary of the first electronic device or the boundary of the second electronic device.