Integrated Pointer and Text Input Interface for Reduced Hand Movement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing human interface devices for digital devices, such as computers and mobile phones, suffer from reduced operation efficiency due to the need for frequent hand movements between text input and pointing location information input, as these functions are typically handled by separate devices or areas.

Innovation Solution

A multi-human interface device is designed with a pointing location information input area integrated above the text input area, equipped with a shifting unit that allows seamless mode switching between text input and pointing location information input modes, minimizing hand movement and enhancing efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If text input device and pointing device are provided as separate devices, then each device can be optimized for its specific function, but product size and price increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice optimizationVSAvoidproduct size
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines text input device and pointing device into a single integrated human interface device. The text input area and pointing location information input area are merged into one device structure, allowing both functions to be performed without requiring separate physical devices, thereby reducing product size while maintaining functional optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated human interface device performs multiple functions including text input, pointing location information input, and mode shifting. By designing a universal device that can handle both text input and pointing operations, the patent eliminates the need for separate specialized devices, reducing overall product size and cost.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of manufacture

If text input device and pointing device are provided as separate devices, then each device can be optimized for its specific function, but product price increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice optimizationVSAvoidproduct price
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines text input device and pointing device into a single integrated human interface device. The text input area and pointing location information input area are merged into one device structure, allowing both functions to be performed without requiring separate physical devices, thereby reducing product size while maintaining functional optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated human interface device performs multiple functions including text input, pointing location information input, and mode shifting. By designing a universal device that can handle both text input and pointing operations, the patent eliminates the need for separate specialized devices, reducing overall product size and cost.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If text input and pointing location information input are handled by separate devices, then device functionality is specialized, but operation efficiency decreases due to frequent hand movements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice functionalityVSAvoidoperation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines text input device and pointing device into a single integrated human interface device. The text input area and pointing location information input area are merged into one device structure, allowing both functions to be performed without requiring separate physical devices, thereby reducing product size while maintaining functional optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a mode shifting unit that dynamically switches between text input mode and pointing location information input mode. This dynamic mode switching allows the device to adapt its function based on user needs, enabling seamless transition between different input types without requiring physical movement of the device or hand repositioning to separate devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Adaptability or versatility

If text input and pointing location information input are handled by separate devices, then device functionality is specialized, but unnecessary user manipulations increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice functionalityVSAvoiduser manipulations
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines text input device and pointing device into a single integrated human interface device. The text input area and pointing location information input area are merged into one device structure, allowing both functions to be performed without requiring separate physical devices, thereby reducing product size while maintaining functional optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a mode shifting unit that dynamically switches between text input mode and pointing location information input mode. This dynamic mode switching allows the device to adapt its function based on user needs, enabling seamless transition between different input types without requiring physical movement of the device or hand repositioning to separate devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9612667B2Human interface apparatus having input unit for pointer location information and pointer command execution unit
Publication Date: 2017.04.04 INNOPRESSO INC
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AI summary

A human interface apparatus comprising the steps of: receiving text input from a user; switching to input mode for pointing location information; receiving input for pointing location information from the user; and switching the human interface apparatus to a text input mode, wherein the text input area and the pointing location information input area have at least a part of the area in common.