Dynamic Pressure Input Condition Adjustment for Touch Recognition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices lack an effective method to accurately differentiate between touch inputs and pressure inputs, leading to inefficiencies in input recognition and processing.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device comprising a sensor module, processor, and memory that determines touch input information and changes input conditions based on velocity, intensity, or position to classify inputs as pressure inputs, using stored information to configure pressure input conditions according to user patterns.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If fixed pressure input conditions are used, then device complexity is reduced, but input recognition accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinput recognition accuracyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic pressure input conditions that automatically adjust based on sensed touch characteristics. The processor modifies pressure thresholds and parameters in real-time during operation, transitioning from static to dynamic condition evaluation. This allows the system to adapt to different user input patterns without requiring manual reconfiguration or complex hardware changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-adjustment by automatically analyzing sensed touch input patterns and modifying its own pressure input conditions. The processor monitors touch characteristics and autonomously updates the pressure thresholds and parameters, enabling the device to improve its own input recognition accuracy without external intervention or complex configuration mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual configuration of pressure input conditions is required, then adaptability to user patterns improves, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to user patternsVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects user input patterns and adjusts pressure input conditions without requiring manual configuration. The processor analyzes touch characteristics and autonomously modifies pressure thresholds and parameters, enabling the device to adapt to individual user behaviors while maintaining simple operation. Users simply interact naturally with the device, and the system self-adapts to their preferences.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors touch input patterns and uses this feedback to automatically adjust pressure input conditions. The processor analyzes sensed data in real-time and modifies pressure thresholds based on observed user behaviors, creating a closed-loop system that improves adaptability while requiring no manual intervention from users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If simple touch input sensing is used, then device complexity is reduced, but input differentiation capability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinput differentiation capabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of pressure input conditions based on sensed touch characteristics. The processor modifies pressure thresholds and parameters in real-time during operation, enabling the system to differentiate between touch and pressure inputs more effectively. This dynamic approach enhances input differentiation capability while avoiding the need for complex hardware modifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11249578B2Electronic device and method for changing condition for determining touch input to be pressure input
Publication Date: 2022.02.15 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device and a method for changing a condition for determining a touch input to be a pressure input store, in a memory, at least one piece of information relating to a sensed touch input that satisfies a designated condition in a designated time, when the touch input sensed by a sensor module satisfies a pressure input condition, and change the pressure input condition at least on the basis of the stored information, wherein the at least one piece of information can comprise information regarding at least one of speed, strength, or location of the input, and additional various embodiments are possible.