Mouse Gliding Performance Analysis via Vibration and Speed Sensors
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Solution Overview
Problem
The friction between a computer mouse and its gliding surface results in vibrations, which can be exacerbated by worn or non-uniform mouse feet or surfaces, leading to suboptimal mouse gliding performance.
Innovation Solution
A computer mouse equipped with a motion sensor and an accelerometer sensor that analyzes gliding performance by measuring speed and vibrations, determining if corrective actions such as cleaning or replacing the mouse feet or surface are needed to enhance user experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If mouse feet or gliding surface are worn out or non-uniform, then friction increases causing vibrations, but mouse gliding performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism by using an accelerometer to continuously monitor vibrations during mouse gliding and providing real-time performance analysis. The system measures vibration levels, compares them against optimal thresholds, and provides feedback about gliding performance quality, enabling users to understand when mouse feet or surfaces need replacement to maintain reliable operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces subjective mechanical assessment of mouse gliding performance with an electronic sensing and measurement system. Instead of relying on user perception of vibrations and friction, an accelerometer electronically measures vibration characteristics, transforming the mechanical evaluation into an electronic detection and analysis system that provides objective performance data.
2Measurement precision
If friction between mouse feet and surface increases, then vibrations are generated, but measurement of gliding performance becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces difficult mechanical measurement of gliding performance with electronic acceleration sensing. The accelerometer captures vibration data that correlates with gliding quality, transforming the measurement problem from mechanical observation to electronic detection, enabling precise quantification of performance despite friction-induced vibrations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful effect of friction-induced vibrations into a useful measurement signal. Instead of treating vibrations as noise to be eliminated, the system uses the vibration characteristics generated by friction as the primary indicator for assessing mouse gliding performance, turning a harmful phenomenon into a diagnostic tool.
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 solution allows for real-time monitoring and improvement of mouse gliding performance, ensuring smooth and efficient operation by identifying and addressing issues such as excessive vibrations and recommending necessary adjustments.
Implementation Method 1
an accelerometer sensor configured to measure vibrations of the computer mouse during a mouse gliding action
Implementation Method 2
a motion sensor configured to measure the speed of the computer mouse during the mouse gliding action
Implementation Method 3
the physical interactions between the mouse feet and the gliding surface gives rise to friction which results in vibrations
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AI summary
In one aspect, a computer mouse is provided. The computer mouse may include an accelerometer sensor configured to measure vibrations of the computer mouse during a mouse gliding action and a motion sensor configured to measure the speed of the computer mouse during the mouse gliding action. The gliding performance of the computer mouse may be analyzed based on the measured vibrations and the measured speed of the computer mouse. In another aspect, a method and an apparatus for mouse gliding performance analysis are provided. The apparatus may measure vibrations of a computer mouse using an accelerometer sensor during a mouse gliding action. The apparatus may measure the speed of the computer mouse using a motion sensor during the mouse gliding action. The apparatus may analyze the gliding performance of the computer mouse based on the measured vibrations and the measured speed of the computer mouse.