Display Base Recess for Input Device Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display apparatuses lack an efficient method to determine the position of input devices, such as keyboards, on their bases, making it difficult to organize the computer peripherals effectively.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus with a support member that includes a base with a positioning portion, such as a recess or protruding portion, on its upper surface to securely position a first input device, ensuring easy placement and determination of the device's position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If no positioning portion is provided on the base, then the base surface is simple and flat, but it is difficult to determine the position of the input device on the base
Solution Approach 1:
The base surface is segmented into different functional zones: a positioning portion with a different texture or material properties compared to the surrounding base surface. This segmentation creates distinct visual and tactile cues that help users easily determine where to place the input device, while maintaining overall structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
A localized positioning portion is created on the base with distinct properties (such as different texture, material, or surface treatment) compared to the rest of the base. This local quality change provides clear positional indication for the input device without requiring complex overall base structure
2Ease of operation
If a positioning portion is added to the base, then the position of the input device can be easily determined, but the base structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of making the entire base complex with multiple positioning features, only a partial positioning portion is added with the minimum necessary complexity to achieve the goal of easy input device placement. This partial action approach balances functionality with structural simplicity
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AI summary
A display apparatus (10) includes a display (110) and a housing (120). The housing (120) is one example of a support member, and supports the display (110). The housing (120) includes a base (140). The base (140) includes, on an upper surface thereof, a positioning portion, for example, a recess portion (142) that positions a first input device (20). The recess portion (142) is larger than the first input device (20) in a top plan view. The first input device (20) is, for example, a keyboard.