Pointing Input Angle and DPI Tuning for Multi-Range Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in maintaining consistent tracking accuracy across various ranges in 2D and 3D computer software environments due to factors such as mouse friction, DPI settings, sensitivity, mouse weight, and the angle of the mouse relative to the user, which are not adequately addressed by current industry understanding.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of computer software that adjusts the angle of the pointing input device or input surface relative to the horizontal surface, using a computer processor to optimize cursor precision by suggesting angle changes and modifying DPI and sensitivity settings to improve tracking accuracy across different ranges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If mouse settings are adjusted to optimize tracking at medium range, then medium range accuracy is improved, but close range and far range accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic adjustment of mouse sensitivity based on the distance to the target. The system automatically modifies DPI settings according to whether the target is at close, medium, or far range, allowing the mouse to adapt its sensitivity dynamically rather than relying on fixed settings. This resolves the contradiction by enabling high tracking accuracy across all ranges through real-time parameter adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the DPI parameter based on target distance. Specifically, it uses lower DPI settings for far range targets, medium DPI for medium range, and higher DPI for close range targets. This parameter change approach allows the system to optimize tracking accuracy for each specific range, eliminating the trade-off between different ranges that exists with fixed DPI settings.
2Measurement precision
If mouse settings are adjusted to improve close range accuracy, then close range tracking is improved, but medium range and far range accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts sensitivity based on detected target distance. When a close range target is detected, the system automatically increases DPI to optimize for precision work. When targets are at medium or far ranges, the system automatically reduces DPI to prevent over-sensitivity. This dynamic adaptation eliminates the need to compromise close range accuracy while maintaining multi-range performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements specific DPI parameter changes based on range: high DPI for close range, medium DPI for medium range, and low DPI for far range. This parameter adaptation allows the system to achieve superior close range tracking when needed while maintaining acceptable performance at other ranges, resolving the contradiction between close range optimization and multi-range versatility.
3Device complexity
If a single DPI setting is used, then device complexity is reduced, but tracking accuracy varies significantly across different ranges
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting target distance and adjusting DPI settings without user intervention. The mouse software monitors game application state, calculates target distance, and autonomously modifies sensitivity parameters. This self-adjusting capability maintains device simplicity for the user while achieving consistent tracking accuracy across all ranges, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring target distance in the game application and using this information to adjust DPI settings in real-time. The feedback loop ensures that the mouse sensitivity always matches the current operational context, maintaining high tracking accuracy across varying ranges without requiring complex manual configuration or multiple physical settings.
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AI summary
An apparatus and method including a means for adjusting the angle of a pointing input device. The pointing input device relies on an input surface for the purpose of calculating cursor position. The means for adjusting the angle of the pointing input device may include computer software stored in a computer memory, and implemented by a computer processor. The computer software may provide suggested angle changes on the computer screen to improve input precision of the pointing input device. The computer software may be configured to implement the suggested angle changes, with the pointing device; and wherein after the suggested angle changes are implemented with the pointing input device, the computer software enables a user, through a user interactive device, to determine what affect the suggested angle changes had on accuracy of the pointing input device, through data displayed on the computer screen.