Light Guiding Nameplate for Keyboard Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current computer keyboards lack unique identification features, which limits their recognition and value, especially in gaming environments where differentiation among players or teams is desirable.
Innovation Solution
A keyboard with a light guiding nameplate that includes a light source and a light guiding nameplate with a light incident surface, reflective surface, and light emergent surface, allowing light to be emitted and reflected for recognition purposes, enhancing user identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a keyboard includes only basic functional components, then the device complexity is low and manufacturing is simple, but the keyboard lacks unique identification features and user recognition value
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the nameplate and light guiding structure into a single integrated component. The light guiding nameplate merges the identification function (nameplate) with the light transmission function (light guiding structure) into one piece, eliminating the need for separate components and reducing overall device complexity while adding user identification capability
Solution Approach 2:
The light guiding nameplate serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides brand identification, guides light from the light source to create visual effects, and acts as a decorative element. This multi-functionality adds user identification capability without requiring additional dedicated components for each function
2Adaptability or versatility
If a keyboard includes a light source and light guiding nameplate for unique identification, then user recognition and differentiation are improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The light guiding nameplate incorporates light guiding structures (such as light guiding layers or optical channels) only in specific regions where light transmission is needed, rather than making the entire nameplate complex. This localized approach allows standard manufacturing techniques to be used for most of the nameplate while adding optical functionality only where required
Solution Approach 2:
The light guiding nameplate uses composite structures combining transparent or translucent materials with light guiding elements. This allows the nameplate to be manufactured using conventional processes while incorporating optical properties that enable light guidance and brand illumination
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
The keyboard achieves a recognition effect through light emission, enabling quick and simple identification of the brand or characteristics, improving user differentiation and value in gaming and other applications.
Implementation Method 1
the light is totally reflected by the reflective surface
Data Source
AI summary
A keyboard with a light guiding nameplate includes a keyboard body, a light source, and a light guiding nameplate. The keyboard body includes an outer housing, a plurality of keys, and a circuit board. The plurality of keys is exposed outside of the outer housing, and the circuit board is accommodated inside of the outer housing. The light source is disposed on the circuit board. The light guiding nameplate has a light incident surface, a reflective surface, and a light emergent surface. The light incident surface is located inside of the outer housing and adjacent to the light source, and the light emergent surface is located outside of the outer housing. The light source is configured to emit light to enter into the light guiding nameplate from the light incident surface, the light is totally reflected by the reflective surface, and then emerges from the light emergent surface.