Mouse Device Light-Transmissible Element Scattering Patterns
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mouse devices with engraving and paint-spraying processes for pattern creation are not light-transmissible, limiting visual effects and increasing manufacturing costs due to complexity and cumbersome processes.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a light-transmissible element with scattering patterns or flexible light-guiding units and a light-emitting element within the mouse device casing, allowing for auroral or ocean wave-like visual effects while reducing fabrication costs through simpler installation methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If engraving process and paint-spraying process are used to form patterns on mouse casing, then visual beauty is enhanced, but the patterns are not light-transmissible and manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter of the casing from opaque (with engraving and paint-spraying) to light-transmissible. The casing is made of light-transmissible material such as transparent plastic, allowing light to pass through and create visual effects without requiring complex surface treatment processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and removes the complex engraving and paint-spraying processes from the manufacturing workflow. By making the casing itself light-transmissible, the need for these additional decorative processes is eliminated, simplifying the manufacturing process while achieving the desired visual effect.
2Illumination intensity
If thermal transfer process is used to transfer patterns to mouse casing, then visual effect is achieved, but the patterns are not light-transmissible and fabrication cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the optical parameter of the casing material from opaque to light-transmissible. This fundamental material parameter change eliminates the need for thermal transfer printing while maintaining or enhancing visual effects through light transmission, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent removes the thermal transfer process from the manufacturing sequence. By designing the casing to be inherently light-transmissible, the patent eliminates this additional processing step, reducing both fabrication cost and manufacturing time.
3Illumination intensity
If light-transmissible element with scattering patterns is used, then auroral or ocean wave-like visual effects are achieved, but the element structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by incorporating scattering patterns only in specific regions of the light-transmissible element where visual effects are desired. The scattering patterns are strategically positioned to create auroral or ocean wave-like effects in particular areas while keeping other regions simple, thus achieving complex visual effects without uniformly complicating the entire structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite structures by combining light-transmissible material with scattering patterns. This composite approach allows the material to simultaneously transmit light and create scattering effects, achieving complex visual appearances through material composition rather than structural complexity.
4Shape
If conventional engraving and paint-spraying processes are used, then patterns are formed on casing, but the processes are cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the multi-step engraving and paint-spraying processes from the manufacturing workflow. By making the casing light-transmissible and using simple scattering patterns or light-guiding units, the patent reduces the manufacturing process to fewer steps, significantly improving productivity and reducing manufacturing time.
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 mouse device achieves visually appealing light effects like auroral illumination or ocean wave motion with reduced manufacturing costs by using light-transmissible elements and phosphors, providing a dazzling appearance without the complexity of traditional methods.
Implementation Method 1
The light-transmissible element includes plural scattering patterns. After the light beam is transmitted through the plural scattering patterns, the light beam is scattered by the plural scattering patterns
Implementation Method 2
The light-transmissible element with scattering patterns or flexible light-guiding units
Data Source
AI summary
A mouse device includes a casing, a light-transmissible element and at least one light-emitting element. The casing has an opening. The light-transmissible element is disposed within the casing. A portion of the light-transmissible element is exposed outside the opening of the casing. The light-transmissible element includes plural scattering patterns. The at least one light-emitting element is disposed within the casing and located beside the light-transmissible element. The at least one light-emitting element emits a light beam to an internal portion of the light-transmissible element. After the light beam is transmitted through the plural scattering patterns, the light beam is scattered by the plural scattering patterns, and the scattered light beam is transmitted through the opening of the casing and outputted.