Mouse Button Combinations for Single-Handed Copy and Cut
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mouse devices require multiple steps and hand coordination to perform copy and paste operations, which can be inefficient and cumbersome, especially when combined with keyboard usage.
Innovation Solution
A mouse device with an additional button and a processor that generates signals based on button states to perform copy, cut, and paste operations directly, allowing single-handed operation and reducing the need for keyboard interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional mouse operations are used for copy and paste, then the functions can be performed, but multiple steps and hand coordination are required which reduces operational efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple mouse buttons (first button, second button, and additional button) into a single integrated device that can perform copy, cut, and paste operations independently without requiring keyboard cooperation or multiple hand actions. The processor integrates the control logic for all operations within one device, allowing all text manipulation functions to be executed through single-handed mouse operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The mouse device is designed with multi-functionality where the same device can perform copy, cut, and paste operations through different button combinations. The additional button works in conjunction with the first and second buttons to enable these functions, making the mouse a universal tool for text manipulation without requiring external keyboard inputs or multiple devices.
2Ease of operation
If keyboard and mouse are used together for copy and paste, then the functions can be performed, but both hands are required which increases operational complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple buttons into a single integrated mouse device with an additional button. This consolidation allows all copy, cut, and paste operations to be performed using only the mouse device with one hand, eliminating the need to coordinate between keyboard and mouse or use both hands for different operations.
3Productivity
If multiple mouse clicks and keyboard interaction are used for copy and paste, then the functions can be performed, but the number of steps increases which reduces efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having the processor prepare and execute copy, cut, or paste operations directly in response to button combinations without requiring the user to navigate through menus or perform multiple sequential steps. The system is pre-configured to interpret button combinations as direct commands for text manipulation, reducing the time needed for each operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A mouse device is disclosed. The mouse device is coupled to a computer device. The mouse device includes a first button, a second button, and a processor. The processor is configured to generate at least one signal according to a first state of the first button and a second state of the second button at the same time, and the processor is configured to transmit the at least one signal to the computer device, so that the computer device performs one of a copy operation and a cut operation according to the at least one signal.