Optical Scanner Print Portion Identification for Mobile Interaction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile communication devices face challenges in providing increased functionality due to limited screen size, as they do not effectively utilize print portions or properties of body parts and sleeves to generate events.
Innovation Solution
An optical scanner and property detector system that identifies and generates events based on print portions of body parts and properties of sleeves, allowing for enhanced user interaction by associating specific print portions or properties with different areas of a surface to trigger various events.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If the screen size is reduced for mobile communication devices, then the portability is improved, but the functionality is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the contact surface into multiple detectable zones and segments the input methods into different body parts (fingerprint, palm print, sleeve properties). This segmentation allows multiple functions to be implemented on a small screen by differentiating between various contact types and locations, thereby maintaining functionality while preserving portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by detecting different properties at different locations on the contact surface. The optical scanner identifies specific characteristics (fingerprint patterns, palm print features, sleeve material properties) at specific contact points, enabling diverse functions to be triggered by different local contact characteristics rather than requiring a larger overall screen area.
2Device complexity
If traditional touch interfaces are used without print portion detection, then the device complexity is reduced, but the functionality is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs self-service by using the user's own body characteristics (fingerprints, palm prints, sleeve properties) as the identification mechanism. The optical scanner automatically detects these inherent properties without requiring additional external devices or complex interface elements, thereby enhancing functionality while maintaining relatively simple device architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes by detecting variations in optical properties of different body parts and materials. The optical scanner measures changes in light reflection, absorption, or transmission characteristics to distinguish between fingerprints, palm prints, and sleeve properties, enabling multiple events to be generated from a single touch interface without increasing physical complexity.
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
Enables increased functionality on mobile devices by allowing users to generate multiple events based on distinct print portions and sleeve properties, improving interaction with user interfaces.
Implementation Method 1
An optical scanner is configured to scan multiple print portions of a body part such as a finger
Implementation Method 2
a property detector is configured to identify different properties of a sleeve in different areas of a surface
Data Source
AI summary
An optical scanner is configured to scan multiple print portions of a body part such as a finger. The optical scanner identifies a first one of the print portions in an area of an optical surface. An event such as launching an application is generated based on identifying the first print portion in the area of the optical surface. In addition, various events can be generated based on different combinations of print portions in different areas of the optical surface.In a second embodiment, a property detector is configured to identify different properties of a sleeve in different areas of a surface. An event is generated based on the detection of a property of the sleeve in an area of the surface.