Peripheral Device Repeat Rate Adjustment via Intermediary Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional peripheral devices have a fixed repeat rate, which limits gameplay and program operation, as users must change hand positions to adjust the repeat rate, causing interruptions and mistakes.
Innovation Solution
An input system and method that allows adjusting the repeat rate of a peripheral device using another connected peripheral device, where an adjustment signal is transmitted through a processing module to change the repeat rate, enabling quick and efficient adjustments without hand position changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the repeat rate of a peripheral device is fixed, then the device structure is simple and reliable, but the operation flexibility and efficiency are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a computer as an intermediary device between the peripheral device and the user. The computer receives adjustment signals from another peripheral device and transmits control signals to adjust the repeat rate of the target peripheral device, thereby avoiding direct complexity in the peripheral device itself while achieving adjustable repeat rates.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables one peripheral device to control not only its own functions but also the repeat rate of other peripheral devices through the computer. This multi-functionality allows a single device to serve multiple purposes, reducing the need for dedicated adjustment mechanisms in each peripheral device.
2Ease of operation
If a specific key on the peripheral device is used to adjust repeat rate, then the adjustment function is integrated, but the user must change hand position which interrupts gameplay
Solution Approach 1:
The computer acts as a mediator that receives adjustment signals from any peripheral device (keyboard, mouse, etc.) and translates them into repeat rate control signals. This allows users to adjust repeat rate using whichever peripheral device is most convenient at the moment, without needing to reach for a specific key on the target device.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides real-time feedback by monitoring the state of peripheral devices and automatically adjusting the repeat rate based on detected signals. This creates a responsive system where adjustments happen automatically based on user input, reducing the need for manual intervention and hand repositioning.
3Productivity
If the repeat rate is increased to improve operation speed, then the productivity increases, but the control precision and accuracy may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of repeat rate, allowing the system to adapt the repeat rate based on current operational needs. Users can adjust the repeat rate in real-time to match the intensity and requirements of different tasks, optimizing both speed and accuracy for different situations rather than using a fixed high repeat rate.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows changing the repeat rate parameter dynamically during operation. By adjusting this key parameter, users can optimize the balance between operation speed and input accuracy based on the specific task at hand, whether it requires rapid input or precise control.
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AI summary
Provided herein are an input system, a peripheral device and an adjustment method. The peripheral device includes an input interface, a transmission interface and a processing module. The transmission interface is used for connecting a computer. The processing module is connected to the input interface and the transmission interface. The processing module transmits an input signal inputted from the input interface to the computer through the transmission interface at a repeat rate. The processing module receives an adjustment signal from the transmission interface and adjusts the repeat rate according to the adjustment signal, wherein the adjustment signal is outputted from another peripheral device connected to the computer. Accordingly, the present invention can operate a peripheral device to adjust the repeat rate of another peripheral device.