Touch Pad Gesture Zones for Multi-Function Notebook Input
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of notebook computers face additional costs and carrying burdens when needing to use input devices not included in the notebook, such as mice or knob devices, which require separate connections.
Innovation Solution
A control method and system for a touch pad that sets function areas corresponding to preset gestures, allowing detection and triggering of functions based on these gestures, effectively replacing physical input devices like mice and knobs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users connect additional physical input devices (mouse, knob device) to the notebook computer, then the functionality and versatility of input methods is improved, but the device complexity and user burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The touch pad is designed to perform multiple functions by defining different function areas that correspond to different physical input device functions. The same touch pad can emulate mouse operations, knob rotations, and other input device functions through gesture recognition, eliminating the need for separate physical devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple physical input devices into a single touch pad by overlaying different function areas on the same surface. The touch pad integrates mouse control, knob control, and other input functions that would traditionally require separate devices, thereby reducing device complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users connect additional physical input devices (mouse, knob device) to the notebook computer, then the functionality and versatility of input methods is improved, but the cost and carrying burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The touch pad is designed to perform multiple functions by defining different function areas that correspond to different physical input device functions. The same touch pad can emulate mouse operations, knob rotations, and other input device functions through gesture recognition, eliminating the need for separate physical devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the touch pad is used for traditional touch operations only, then the ease of operation is maintained, but the functionality and versatility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The touch pad surface is segmented into multiple function areas, each corresponding to different input device functions or gesture types. This segmentation allows the touch pad to provide specialized functionality in different regions while maintaining the overall simplicity of touch-based operation. Users interact with different function areas using natural touch gestures appropriate to each region.
Data Source
AI summary
A control method is provided, applied to a touch pad. The control method includes: setting a function area on the touch pad, where the function area corresponds to a preset function gesture, and the preset function gesture corresponds to a preset function and includes a corresponding trigger condition; detecting a first gesture by using the touch pad; determining whether the first gesture falls within the function area; when the first gesture falls within the function area, determining whether the first gesture matches the preset function gesture; when the first gesture matches the preset function gesture, determining whether the first gesture meets the trigger condition of the preset function gesture; and when the first gesture meets the trigger condition, triggering the preset function by using the first gesture. The disclosure further provides a control system configured for a touch pad.