Modular Input Interface Using Electromagnetic Configuration Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for an improved system to provide flexible and customizable input options for computing devices, allowing for various user interfaces to be easily connected and configured.

Innovation Solution

A modular system comprising a base station with a transceiver and reconfigurable/detachable input modules, where the base station detects the configuration of the input modules through electromagnetic field changes to establish electrical connections, enabling wireless communication and configuration detection without a physical bus connection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a physical bus connection is used to connect input modules to the base station, then electrical connection is reliable and stable, but the system lacks flexibility and customization capability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility and customization of input modulesVSAvoidelectrical connection stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical physical bus connection with an electromagnetic field-based detection and connection establishment system. The base station transceiver detects input module configuration through electromagnetic field changes rather than requiring direct physical electrical contact, thereby achieving both reliability and flexibility simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an electromagnetic field as an intermediary between the base station and input modules. The transceiver detects configuration changes through electromagnetic field variations, serving as a mediator that enables reliable detection without requiring direct physical connection, thus resolving the contradiction between connection stability and system flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If transceivers are engaged to establish electrical connection through electromagnetic field changes, then the system achieves wireless communication capability, but the detection complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewireless communication capabilityVSAvoidconfiguration detection complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-service detection mechanism where the transceiver automatically detects input module configuration through electromagnetic field changes without requiring external intervention or complex detection systems. The system self-configures by monitoring field variations, simplifying operation while managing detection complexity through automated processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If modular input modules are used to enhance customization, then adaptability improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization of input modulesVSAvoidsystem structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements universal transceiver interfaces that can detect and communicate with various types of input modules through electromagnetic field changes. This universal detection mechanism allows different input modules to be integrated without increasing overall system complexity, as the same transceiver architecture handles diverse module types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 system provides flexibility and customization of input modules, allowing for seamless integration and configuration of different user interfaces, enhancing user experience and functionality.

Implementation Method 1

thereby causing a first change in a first electromagnetic field in the transceiver of the at least one input module and/or the transceiver of the base station so as to establish electrical connection

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic field: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS20260104766A1Systems for providing inputs for a computing device

Publication Date: 2026.04.16 RAZER ASIA PACIFIC

AI summary

A system for providing an input for a computing device is provided. The system may comprise a base station having a first interface having a transceiver, and at least one input module for connection to the base station. The at least one input module may comprise a second interface having a transceiver corresponding to the transceiver of the base station. The base station may be configured to detect configuration of the at least one input module in a manner that the transceiver of the base station is engaged with the transceiver of the at least one input module, thereby causing a first change in a first electromagnetic field in the transceiver of the at least one input module and/or the transceiver of the base station so as to establish electrical connection between the transceiver of the base station and the transceiver of the at least one input module.