Finger Grip Angled Slots One-Handed Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Handheld devices are difficult to operate with one hand, especially for larger devices or those with non-uniform shapes, which limits user convenience and accessibility, particularly for users with smaller hands.
Innovation Solution
A finger grip attachable to handheld devices with angled finger slots and a back attachment for secure placement of fingers, allowing thumb access to the front for input, and featuring adhesive, magnetic, or hook-and-loop attachments, made from materials like foam or plastic for comfort and support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If handheld devices are made larger to provide more functionality, then computing power and functionality are improved, but ease of operation with one hand deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
A finger grip accessory serves as an intermediary component between the user's hand and the handheld device. The grip provides physical support and positioning for fingers, enabling stable one-handed operation of larger devices without requiring the device itself to be smaller
2Ease of operation
If handheld devices have non-uniform shapes to optimize ergonomics, then comfort is improved, but adaptability to different user hands deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The finger grip is designed with universal adaptability to accommodate different hand sizes and device shapes. The grip features adjustable or flexible elements that can adapt to various users, making it applicable across different handheld devices and user populations without requiring device-specific customization
3Ease of operation
If finger slots are added to support one-handed operation, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The finger grip divides the hand support function into discrete finger slots, with each slot providing targeted support for specific fingers. This segmentation allows the grip to accommodate natural finger positioning while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that can be manufactured efficiently
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient one-handed operation of handheld devices, accommodates various device sizes, provides comfort and aesthetics, and allows for natural stand functionality without increasing size, enhancing user experience and accessibility.
Implementation Method 1
a back of the finger grip for attaching the finger grip to a back of the handheld device
Implementation Method 2
a back of the finger grip for attaching the finger grip to a back of the handheld device
Implementation Method 3
a back of the finger grip for attaching the finger grip to a back of the handheld device
Data Source
AI summary
A finger grip is attachable to a handheld device for assisting a user in operating the handheld device. The finger grip includes one or more finger slots, where each finger slot includes an edge and is configured to accommodate one or more lower fingers of a hand of a user, and where the edge is configured to provide a rest to the lower finger accommodated by the respective finger slot. The finger grip further includes a back for attaching the finger grip to a back of the handheld device, allowing a thumb of the hand to have a reach on a range of the front of the handheld device when the lower fingers are accommodated by the finger slots in a position. The finger grip may further include a raised area configured for providing support to the hand.