Joystick Mouse Mode Switching via Posture and Magnetic Sensors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mice are not user-friendly for controlling video electronics products, requiring additional remote controllers for channel selection and volume adjustment, and separate joysticks for gaming operations.
Innovation Solution
A joystick-type mouse with a mode detecting assembly that includes a posture sensor and a magnetic field sensor, allowing the mouse to switch between mouse, joystick, and remote control modes based on user posture and magnetic field detection, enabling the same device to function as a joystick or remote controller.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional mouse is used for controlling video electronics products, then the mouse can perform basic computer operations, but additional remote controllers and joysticks are required for channel selection, volume adjustment, and gaming operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by enabling the mouse to perform multiple functions: it can operate as a conventional mouse for computer control, as a remote controller for television functions (channel selection, volume adjustment), and as a joystick for gaming operations. This is achieved through mode switching capability that allows a single device to replace multiple separate devices, directly resolving the technical contradiction between functional versatility and device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of a mouse, remote controller, and joystick into a single integrated device. By combining these previously separate control functions into one unified device with mode switching capability, the patent reduces the total number of devices needed while maintaining all required functionalities, directly addressing the contradiction between versatility and complexity
2Ease of operation
If a conventional mouse is used for video electronics control, then basic computer operations are supported, but user-friendly operation for television and gaming control is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the mouse to adapt to different control scenarios by implementing multiple operational modes. The device can switch between mouse mode for computer operations, remote control mode for television functions, and joystick mode for gaming. This multi-functionality directly improves ease of operation by providing appropriate control capabilities for each specific task without requiring users to learn multiple separate devices
3Adaptability or versatility
If mode detecting assembly with posture sensor and magnetic field sensor is added to enable mode switching, then the mouse can function as joystick and remote controller, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical mode selection mechanisms with a sensor-based detection system. Instead of requiring physical switches or buttons for mode selection, the system uses posture sensors to detect device orientation and magnetic field sensors to detect magnetic part positions, automatically determining the operational mode. This substitution reduces mechanical complexity while maintaining or enhancing adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The mode detecting assembly enables the device to automatically determine its own operational mode based on its physical state and magnetic field environment. The posture sensor detects the device's orientation, and the magnetic field sensor detects the position of magnetic parts, allowing the system to self-identify whether it should operate as a mouse, remote controller, or joystick without user intervention, thereby managing complexity through automation
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
Enhances user experience by allowing a single device to perform multiple functions, such as joystick and remote control operations, with the magnetic field and posture sensors enabling mode switching and improved usability through magnetic attraction.
Implementation Method 1
the posture sensor is an acceleration sensor
Implementation Method 2
the magnetic field sensor is a Hall sensor
Data Source
AI summary
A joystick-type mouse includes a main body and a mode detecting assembly. The main body includes a controlling module. The mode detecting assembly includes a coupling member, a posture sensor and a magnetic field sensor. A pivotal part is located at a first side of the coupling member and pivotally coupled with the main body. A magnetic part is located at a second side of the coupling member. The posture sensor and the magnetic field sensor are disposed within the main body and electrically connected with the controlling module. Consequently, the mouse can be switched to a joystick mode.