Virtual Input Reconfiguration Using Ergonomic Posture Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing virtual input devices often fail to optimize ergonomics for individual users, leading to potential ergonomic issues during interaction.

Innovation Solution

A control device that tracks user posture and movement, compares it to ergonomic criteria, and reconfigures virtual input device settings to promote more ergonomic interactions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If virtual input device settings are customized for individual users, then ergonomics is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveergonomicsVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects user posture and movement characteristics and configures optimal virtual input device settings without requiring manual user input. The control device performs self-service by autonomously analyzing ergonomic data and adjusting device parameters based on detected user characteristics.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-configures virtual input device settings based on detected user posture and movement characteristics before the user actually uses the device. By performing the configuration action in advance based on detected characteristics, the system eliminates the need for complex real-time adjustments during usage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual configuration options are provided, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors user posture and movement through sensors and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust virtual input device settings. The feedback loop ensures the device adapts to individual user characteristics while maintaining ease of operation, as adjustments are made automatically based on detected ergonomic data.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20260029825A1Ergonomic based Reconfiguration of Virtual Input Device

Publication Date: 2026.01.29 TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)

AI summary

There is provided mechanisms for ergonomic based reconfiguration of a virtual input device. A method is performed by a control device. The method comprises obtaining information of posture and/or movement of a user from a sensor whilst the user is interacting with the virtual input device in a virtual environment. The method comprises determining whether or not the posture and/or movement of the user satisfies an ergonomic criterion by comparing the posture and/or movement of the user to reference ergonomic data. The method comprises reconfiguring, when the posture and/or movement of the user fails to satisfy the ergonomic criterion, at least one setting of the virtual input device.