Input Processing Apparatus Detecting Temporal Intervals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices limit information processing to a single type associated with consecutive input operations, such as double-tap or double-click, resulting in poor usability as users cannot specify multiple types of processing.
Innovation Solution
An input processing apparatus that detects the time interval and position of consecutive input operations, allowing for multiple types of information processing based on varying temporal and spatial criteria, enabling different actions for fast, normal, and slow double-tap or double-click operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional electronic devices execute only one type of information processing associated with consecutive input operations, then the device complexity is reduced and operation is simple, but the usability and adaptability are poor because users cannot specify multiple types of processing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by utilizing the temporal interval between consecutive input operations as a variable parameter to differentiate between different user intents. By detecting whether the interval is short or long, the system determines whether to execute a first type or second type of information processing, thereby enabling multiple processing options without adding complex hardware or operational procedures.
2Ease of operation
If the system detects and responds to different temporal intervals of consecutive input operations, then usability is improved through multiple information processing options, but the device complexity increases due to additional detection and processing logic
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies self-service by automatically detecting the temporal interval between consecutive input operations and autonomously determining which type of information processing to execute. The controller monitors its own input sequence and responds accordingly without requiring additional user input or complex external processing, thereby improving ease of operation while keeping the added complexity minimal and contained within the existing control architecture.
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AI summary
An input processing apparatus, including a consecutive input operation interval detector that detects a time interval between consecutive input operations received at the input processing apparatus; and an information processing unit that conducts information processing based on the detected time interval.