Portable electronic device for use in different orientations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional portable monitors lack adaptability in orientation, leading to suboptimal user interaction and information display when the device is rotated, as the functional relationships between keys and commands do not adjust accordingly.
Innovation Solution
A portable electronic device equipped with a signal control module, a key control module, an information display module, and a position detection module, which allows the device to detect orientation changes and dynamically reassign key functions based on the new orientation, ensuring seamless user interaction regardless of the device's position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the device is rotated to change placement orientation, then the adaptability to different orientations is improved, but the key function mapping becomes incorrect and user interaction deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic key function mapping where the correspondence between physical keys and logical commands changes based on the detected placement orientation. The control module dynamically adjusts which key executes which command (e.g., volume up, volume down, play/pause) depending on whether the device is in landscape or portrait mode, ensuring intuitive interaction in any orientation
Solution Approach 2:
The position detection module continuously monitors the device orientation and provides feedback to the control module. This feedback loop enables the system to automatically detect orientation changes and adjust key mappings accordingly, maintaining correct functional correspondence without user intervention
2Adaptability or versatility
If the device is rotated to change placement orientation, then the adaptability to different orientations is improved, but the screen orientation does not follow the device rotation and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display module dynamically adjusts its screen orientation based on the detected placement orientation of the device. When the device is rotated, the display automatically rotates to maintain proper alignment with gravity and user expectation, ensuring the screen content remains correctly oriented regardless of device position
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 intuitive and adaptive user interaction by automatically adjusting key functions and screen orientation when the device is rotated, enhancing usability and user experience across various orientations.
Implementation Method 1
a position detection module, disposed inside the device main body and electrically connected to the signal control module, for detecting a placement orientation of the portable electronic device so as to obtain an orientation signal
Data Source
AI summary
A portable electronic device for use in different orientations includes a signal control module, a key control module, an information display module, and a position detection module. The key control module includes a plurality of functional switches and functional keys. The signal control module has a plurality of key function execution commands respectively corresponding to the functional keys. The position detection module is configured for detecting a placement orientation of the portable electronic device. When the portable electronic device is rotated to change the placement orientation of the information display module, a screen orientation of an information display image provided by the information display module is changed following a change of the placement orientation of the information display module, and a corresponding relationship between the functional switch and the key function execution command is changed following the change of the placement orientation of the information display module.