Position Indicator Sensors for Groove-Free Display Object Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies require special hardware features like grooves on electronic devices for controlling the movement of display objects using a position indicator, limiting their applicability.
Innovation Solution
A position indicator equipped with sensors to detect fingertip movement and tilt, transmitting data to an information processing apparatus to control display object movement without requiring special hardware features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If special hardware features like grooves are provided on the electronic device, then control of display object movement is enabled, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical groove system with a sensor-based detection system. Instead of using physical grooves to guide finger movement, the invention uses sensors to detect finger position and movement on the flat display surface, converting mechanical guidance into electronic detection and control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces sensors as an intermediary between the user's finger and the display object control system. The sensors detect finger position and movement without requiring direct mechanical contact or special hardware features, acting as a mediator that enables control through software processing.
2Ease of operation
If special hardware features like grooves are provided on the electronic device, then control of display object movement is enabled, but manufacturing cost and production difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical groove system with a sensor-based detection system. Instead of using physical grooves to guide finger movement, the invention uses sensors to detect finger position and movement on the flat display surface, converting mechanical guidance into electronic detection and control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the display surface universally functional by enabling scroll control without special hardware features. The same flat display surface that shows content also serves as the control interface, allowing the device to be manufactured using standard display production processes.
3Measurement precision
If sensors for detecting fingertip movement and tilt are added to the position indicator, then control precision and functionality are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple sensing functions into a single integrated position indicator system. The sensors for detecting fingertip movement, tilt, and position are combined in one device, allowing multiple control functions to be achieved through a single unified interface rather than separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The position indicator is designed as a multi-functional device that can detect finger position, movement direction, and tilt angle simultaneously. This universal sensor system enables various control operations (scrolling, selecting, swiping) through different gestures on the same device without requiring additional specialized components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy control of display object movement on a display screen using a position indicator, eliminating the need for grooves and enhancing usability across various devices.
Implementation Method 1
a first sensor configured to detect a movement amount of a fingertip of a user
Implementation Method 2
a second sensor configured to detect a tilt of the position indicator
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing system includes: an information processing apparatus; and a position indicator configured to input position information to the information processing apparatus. The position indicator includes: a first sensor configured to detect a movement amount of a fingertip of a user, a second sensor configured to detect a tilt of the position indicator, and a transmission section configured to transmit data indicative of the movement amount detected by the first sensor and of the tilt detected by the second sensor. The information processing apparatus includes: a reception section configured to receive the data transmitted from the position indicator, and a first processor configured to control a movement of a display object displayed on a display screen on the basis of the tilt and the movement amount indicated by the data received by the reception section.