Multi-Surface Input Control via Orientation Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Operation input apparatuses with multiple surfaces face challenges in accurately determining which surface is facing the user, leading to potential erroneous inputs and inefficient processing when different operation receiving units are provided on each surface.
Innovation Solution
A control apparatus and method that includes an input signal receiving unit, an opposing information acquisition unit, and a processing controller to differentiate between input signals from different surfaces of an operation input apparatus, adjusting processing based on acquired opposing information to ensure correct operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple operation receiving units are provided on different surfaces of the operation input apparatus, then the functionality and input forms are enhanced, but the reliability of input processing deteriorates due to difficulty in determining which surface is facing the user
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses sensors (acceleration sensors, gyro sensors, or cameras) to detect the orientation and facing direction of the operation input apparatus, providing feedback information about which surface is currently facing the user. This feedback enables the control apparatus to correctly identify and process inputs from the appropriate surface, resolving the reliability issue while maintaining multi-surface functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual determination of surface orientation with automated sensor-based detection systems. Instead of relying on users to manually indicate which surface is facing them, the system uses acceleration sensors, gyro sensors, or cameras to automatically detect and determine the facing direction, enabling reliable processing of inputs from multiple surfaces.
2Volume of moving object
If operation receiving units are provided on different surfaces, then the device can be more compact, but the complexity of determining which surface is opposed to the user increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control apparatus is designed with multi-functional capabilities to handle inputs from multiple surfaces. It incorporates universal processing logic that can interpret inputs from any surface orientation, combined with sensor systems that automatically adapt to the current facing direction. This universal design allows compact multi-surface operation without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The operation input apparatus performs self-determination of its facing direction using integrated sensors (acceleration sensors, gyro sensors, or cameras). The device automatically detects which surface is facing the user without requiring external assistance or complex manual configuration, enabling compact design while managing determination complexity through autonomous operation.
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AI summary
There is provided a control apparatus including an input signal receiving unit that receives a first input signal generated in accordance with an operation on a first operation receiving unit provided on a first surface of an operation input apparatus and a second input signal generated in accordance with an operation on a second operation receiving unit provided on a second surface, which is different from the first surface, of the operation input apparatus, an opposing information acquisition unit that acquires opposing information indicating which surface of the first surface and the second surface is opposed to an operator of the operation input apparatus, and a processing controller that changes one of first processing corresponding to the first input signal and second processing corresponding to the second input signal based on the acquired opposing information.