KVM Switch Mouse Direction Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing KVM and KM systems require complex procedures and numerous electrical connections, making it inconvenient for users to frequently switch between computer hosts, especially due to the need to manually locate and activate hardware buttons or small software icons for control switching.
Innovation Solution
A method utilizing a mouse with a switching function to simplify the process by initializing a mouse device, selecting computer hosts and displaying devices, and controlling a switch on the mouse to direct the control flow between multiple computer hosts and devices, reducing the complexity of operations and electrical connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a converter is used to switch between computer hosts, then control switching is enabled, but the system becomes complicated with many electrical lines
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the converter, keyboard, mouse, and display into an integrated KVM switch device. This merging of multiple separate devices into one unified device reduces the number of electrical lines and connections needed, while maintaining the ability to switch control between multiple computer hosts.
Solution Approach 2:
The KVM switch device performs multiple functions: it acts as a converter for video signals, a switch for keyboard and mouse control, and a display output device. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace what would traditionally require multiple separate devices, reducing overall system complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If hardware buttons on the KVM switch are used for switching, then control right can be switched, but users must move their sights to find the button making frequent switching inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an on-screen graphical interface as an intermediary between the user and the switching function. Instead of directly pressing physical buttons, users interact with visual indicators displayed on the screen, making the switching process more intuitive and convenient while maintaining full control switching capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If software icons on the displaying device are used for switching, then control right can be switched, but the icons are too small to click accurately
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enhances the visual presentation of switching targets by making them larger and more distinct on the display. Instead of small icons, the system displays enlarged graphical indicators with clear visual boundaries, improving clickable accuracy while maintaining the software-based switching capability.
4Reliability
If multiple separate devices are used for each computer host, then each host has dedicated control, but the number of electrical lines increases creating a terrible mess
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate control devices (keyboard, mouse, display, converter) into a single KVM switch unit that serves multiple computer hosts. This consolidation reduces the number of electrical lines from what would be required for separate devices while maintaining dedicated control capability for each host through software-based switching.
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AI summary
A method for converting a KVM system comprising the steps of: (1) initializing a mouse device, at least two computer hosts, a keyboard, and at least two corresponding displaying device; (2) selecting which computer host and a corresponding displaying device are needed to be operated, then switching to the selected computer host and the corresponding displaying device by controlling a switch disposed on the mouse into a particular direction; (3) operating the selected computer host and the corresponding displaying device; (4) finishing the operation; (5) judging whether one of the computer hosts and another corresponding displaying device is needed to be operated, if yes, going to step (2), if no, going to next step; and (6) end.