Detachable Game Input Grip With Exposed Sensor Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing peripheral devices lack a novel configuration that allows for removable attachment to input devices and efficient tracking surface interaction for enhanced functionality.
Innovation Solution
A peripheral device with an attachment portion and a contact portion that includes a projection for removable attachment to a game device, utilizing magnetic forces and specific engagement mechanisms for secure attachment, and a mouse operation sensor for tracking surface interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the input device is made detachable from the game device, then the versatility and adaptability are improved, but the connection stability and reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment structure employs a dynamic design where the projection on the input device fits into a recess on the game device, allowing for easy attachment and detachment while maintaining stable connection during use. The magnetic button further enhances this by providing adjustable magnetic attraction that secures the connection during gameplay but allows quick release when needed.
2Ease of operation
If the projection is made to project from the side surface for attachment, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The input device is segmented into distinct functional components: a projection for attachment, a magnetic button for securing, and a pusher for release. The game device correspondsingly has a recess and magnetic element. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the attachment operation while managing overall structural complexity through modular design.
3Measurement precision
If the contact portion is placed on the tracking surface for mouse operation, then the measurement precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The contact portion acts as an intermediary between the input device and the tracking surface. It provides a dedicated interface that improves tracking accuracy by ensuring proper contact with the tracking surface, while the overall sensor system complexity is managed by integrating the mouse operation sensor within the input device's existing structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and removable attachment of input devices, enhancing tracking surface interaction and improving the accuracy and versatility of input operations.
Implementation Method 1
The projection may include a magnetic button configured to be attracted by magnetic force. The attachment portion may include a magnet located at a bottom of the recess, to which the magnetic button is configured to be attracted.
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AI summary
A peripheral device to which an input device is removably attachable includes an attachment portion and a contact portion. The input device includes an input portion provided at a front surface, a projection that projects from a side surface and is removably attachable to a game device attachment portion provided at a game device, and a mouse operation sensor configured to output a signal relating to movement of the input device relative to a tracking surface based on light reflected from the tracking surface through a first opening provided in a top surface of the projection. The projection is configured to be attached to the attachment portion to expose at least a part of the first opening. At least a part of the contact portion is configured to come in contact with the tracking surface at an outer side of the top surface in a plane direction of the tracking surface when the contact portion is placed on the tracking surface such that the exposed first opening in the input device attached to the peripheral device is opposed to the tracking surface.