Electronic Device Center of Gravity Adjustment for Tactile Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices lack the physical feel of physical objects, resulting in a poor user experience due to the absence of tactile feedback during interactions with software-based applications.
Innovation Solution
A device control method that adjusts the center of gravity of an electronic device based on parameters associated with the display content of a target application, using a center-of-gravity adjustment structure, to simulate weight changes and enhance the tactile experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If software functions are used to replace physical objects, then convenience and functionality are improved, but tactile feedback and physical feel are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a center of gravity adjustment mechanism as an intermediary between the software interface and the user's tactile perception. This mechanism physically adjusts the device's center of gravity based on application state, creating a tangible feedback loop that bridges the gap between virtual software operations and physical sensation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical feedback mechanisms (such as physical buttons, levers, or tactile switches) with a software-controlled center of gravity adjustment system. This allows tactile feedback to be generated through dynamic weight redistribution rather than static mechanical structures, enabling more flexible and context-aware feedback.
2Ease of operation
If the center of gravity adjustment structure is added to simulate physical feel, then user experience is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic center of gravity adjustment rather than static weight distribution. The system continuously or periodically adjusts the center of gravity based on real-time application state, allowing a single adjustable mechanism to replace what would otherwise require multiple fixed mechanical components for different functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameter of center of gravity position dynamically based on software state. By controlling a single parameter (center of gravity position) through software, the system achieves multiple feedback effects without adding proportional hardware complexity for each feedback type.
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AI summary
A device control method includes obtaining a first parameter associated with a display content of a target application and adjusting a center of gravity of an electronic device based on the first parameter, the target application running on the electronic device.