Wearable Mouse with 3D Sensor and Docking Slot
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional computer mice are limited to two-dimensional operation, making them cumbersome for users needing mobility and input in three-dimensional spaces, such as in virtual reality and augmented reality applications, requiring multiple devices and complex switching between them.
Innovation Solution
A finger-wearable input device that can be docked within a standard mouse frame for traditional two-dimensional operation and used independently for three-dimensional input, featuring a sensor module with optical navigation and three-dimensional movement sensors, and modular components for versatile configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional table-top mouse is used, then two-dimensional input functionality is provided, but mobility and three-dimensional space navigation capability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mouse device integrates both traditional two-dimensional mouse functionality and three-dimensional wearable input capabilities into a single unified device. The system includes a mouse body with traditional mouse components and a wearable unit that can be attached to the mouse body, enabling the same device to function as both a conventional mouse for desktop use and a three-dimensional input device for mobility and VR/AR applications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate devices are used for traditional mouse input and three-dimensional input, then both input modes are available, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the functionality of a traditional mouse and a three-dimensional wearable input device into a single integrated system. The wearable unit is designed to attach to the mouse body, merging the input capabilities of both device types into one unified product, thereby reducing the need for users to maintain separate devices for different input modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated mouse device provides universal input functionality that works for both traditional desktop applications and three-dimensional spatial navigation. The system can operate in mouse mode when the wearable unit is detached and in wearable mode when attached, allowing a single device to replace multiple specialized devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices are maintained for different input modes, then all functionality is available, but space requirements and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the traditional mouse and wearable input device into a single compact unit. The wearable unit attaches to the mouse body, allowing both input modes to coexist in one device, thereby reducing the total storage space required compared to maintaining separate devices for each input mode.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless transition between two-dimensional and three-dimensional input modes with a single device, enhancing user mobility and reducing the need for multiple devices, while maintaining compatibility with traditional desktop functions.
Implementation Method 1
The sensor module includes an optical navigation sensor that can be utilized to track movement across a surface
Implementation Method 2
three-dimensional movement sensor (such as a three-axis accelerometer or a gyroscope) that enable the finger-wearable unit to detect movement along a surface as well as along three-dimensional space
Data Source
AI summary
A computer input device system that includes a finger-wearable input unit that is capable of providing inputs in a two-dimensional plane or in three-dimensional space, and that is capable of transitioning between registering inputs along a two-dimensional plane or in a three-dimensional space. The finger-wearable unit can be made up of separable modules and links that allow for reconfiguration of the finger-wearable unit according to a user's needs.