Detachable Mouse Module Combining Cursor Control and Laser Pointing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices often require separate mice and laser pointers, which can be cumbersome and increase manufacturing costs and weight, while also necessitating additional purchases.
Innovation Solution
A removable mouse module and laser pointer module that can be detachably attached to electronic devices, allowing them to switch between combined and separate states, and featuring connection mechanisms and power management to enhance versatility and reduce manufacturing costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate mice and laser pointers are used for electronic devices, then device functionality is ensured, but device weight and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal remote control module that can function as both a mouse and a laser pointer, allowing a single device to perform multiple functions that previously required separate devices. This multi-functional design reduces the overall weight while ensuring complete device functionality is maintained.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the mouse functionality and laser pointer functionality into a single integrated remote control module. By merging these two previously separate functions into one device, the overall weight is reduced while maintaining all necessary operational capabilities.
2Reliability
If separate mice and laser pointers are used for electronic devices, then device functionality is ensured, but manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The universal remote control module is designed to provide multiple functions (mouse control and laser pointer) in a single unit, reducing the total number of components that need to be manufactured and assembled. This multi-functionality approach lowers manufacturing costs while ensuring complete device functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
By combining mouse and laser pointer functions into one integrated module, the patent reduces the number of separate manufacturing processes, assembly steps, and inventory items required, thereby reducing overall manufacturing costs while maintaining full functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional mouse hardware is purchased and carried, then mouse functionality is available, but user convenience decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The universal remote control module provides both mouse functionality and laser pointer capability in a single device that users already carry. This eliminates the need to purchase and transport additional separate mouse hardware, thereby improving user convenience while maintaining full adaptability and versatility.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate devices are used, then functional versatility is ensured, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal remote control module that consolidates multiple functions (mouse control, laser pointer) into a single device. This reduces the number of separate devices users need to manage and connect, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining full functional versatility.
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AI summary
A removable mouse module is provided. The removable mouse module includes a first upper casing, a first lower casing, a first circuit element, and an optical unit. The first lower casing is connected to the first upper casing. The first circuit element is disposed between the first upper casing and the first lower casing. The optical unit is disposed on the first circuit element. The removable mouse module is detachable from an electronic device and attachable to another electronic device.