Dual Mode Mouse Device Wired Wireless Signal Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless mice experience high battery consumption due to significant data transmission volume and power usage, while wired mice have limited functionality and do not address data transmission burdens effectively.
Innovation Solution
A dual mode mouse device that includes a control module, cursor positioning sensing module, power module, mouse wireless communication module, and a wireless signal transceiver with a USB signal processing module, allowing for reduced data transmission volume by converting control signals into USB protocol signals and using a flexible wire for communication, thereby minimizing power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a wireless mouse is used to enable wireless communication and cursor control, then the ease of operation is improved, but the power consumption increases significantly due to high data transmission volume
Solution Approach 1:
The mouse device dynamically switches between wireless and wired communication modes based on operational needs. The system can transition from wireless mode (high convenience, high power consumption) to wired mode (lower convenience, low power consumption), allowing flexible adaptation to different usage scenarios and battery charge levels
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the communication parameter from purely wireless to a variable state that can be wired or wireless. By altering the communication mode parameter, the system optimizes the balance between operational convenience and power consumption based on real-time conditions
2Use of energy by moving object
If a wired mouse is used to reduce power consumption and data transmission burden, then the use of energy is improved, but the adaptability is limited due to restricted usage scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The mouse device incorporates multiple communication interfaces (wireless and wired) within a single device, making it universally adaptable to different usage scenarios. The device can function as both a wireless mouse for mobile computing and a wired mouse for stationary high-performance computing, eliminating the need for separate devices
3Adaptability or versatility
If a dual mode mouse device is implemented to combine wireless and wired capabilities, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges wireless communication module and wired communication interface into a single integrated mouse device. The control module unifies the management of both communication modes, and the signal processing unit handles both wireless and wired signal formats, reducing overall system complexity despite the dual-mode capability
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AI summary
A dual mode mouse device including a first mouse and a wireless signal transceiver is provided. When the first mouse is electrically connected to the wireless signal transceiver through a first wire, a first mouse control signal of the first mouse is transmitted to the wireless signal transceiver through the first wire. A USB signal processing module of the wireless signal transceiver converts the first mouse control signal into a USB communication protocol control signal that is provided to an electronic device. When the first mouse is not electrically connected to the wireless signal transceiver through the first wire, the first mouse control signal of the control module of the first mouse is transmitted to the wireless communication module of the wireless signal transceiver to control the electronic device through the first mouse communication module.