Operating Controller with Adsorption Structure for Touch Screen
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing touch screen-based mobile game interfaces lack tactile feedback and operability, making complex operations difficult and reducing the overall gaming experience.
Innovation Solution
An operating controller with movable function buttons and an adsorption structure that attaches to the touch screen, utilizing a button column with a touch layer to simulate button presses and an elastic film for bounce-back functionality, along with suction cups for secure attachment, enhancing tactile feedback and operability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If virtual buttons are used on the touch screen interface, then the device structure is simple and portable, but the tactile feedback and operability are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a physical controller as an intermediary device between the user and the touch screen. The controller includes buttons with touch layers that physically contact the screen, providing tactile feedback while maintaining the simplicity of the touch screen interface. This mediator bridges the gap between virtual interface simplicity and physical interaction feedback.
2Ease of operation
If physical buttons are added to provide tactile feedback, then the operability improves, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is segmented into independent functional components: button bodies, button columns, touch layers, and elastic parts. Each component performs a specific function and can be manufactured separately, then assembled. This segmentation allows for improved operability through physical buttons while managing structural complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The button columns are designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing them to press against the touch screen when buttons are actuated. The elastic parts provide dynamic bounce-back functionality. This dynamic design improves operability while keeping the overall structure relatively simple compared to rigid mechanical key systems.
3Weight of moving object
If the controller is made portable and detachable, then the device portability is improved, but the stability of connection to the touch screen decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs suction cups (utilizing vacuum/pneumatic principles) to create a stable connection between the controller and the touch screen. The suction cups can be attached and detached easily, maintaining portability while providing sufficient connection stability during use through atmospheric pressure differential.
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 operating controller improves the tactile experience and operability of mobile games by allowing direct button operation on the touch screen, enhancing entertainment and usability.
Implementation Method 1
an adsorption structure, configured to adsorb and fix the controller housing on a touch screen
Implementation Method 2
the elastic part includes a film which is elastically deformable, the film is arranged on the button column, and the film is configured to be pressed against the button column and the touch screen
Data Source
AI summary
An operating controller and a terminal device are provided. The operating controller includes a controller housing and an adsorption structure. The controller housing includes a plurality of movable function buttons. The adsorption structure is arranged on the controller housing. At least one of the plurality of function buttons includes a button body and a button column. The button body includes a surface for operation and a back surface arranged opposite to the surface for operation. The back surface of the button body is connected to the button column, and the button column is linked with the button body, the button column includes a first end and a second end and a touch layer, the first end and the second end are arranged opposite to each other, the first end is connected to the button body, the second end is provided with the touch layer formed by a material that is enabled to touch and control the touch screen.