17840379. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ADAPTIVE PERIPHERAL DEVICES simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ADAPTIVE PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Elizabeth Rose Miller of Mounds OK (US)

Benjamin Casey Kelly of Dublin (IE)

Ebin Benny of Dublin (IE)

Jurgen Karl Brenkert of Bellevue WA (US)

Balin Dean Lusby of Redmond WA (US)

Chantal Olieman of Seattle WA (US)

Samuel Antonio Valenzuela Perez of Dublin (IE)

Susanne Duswald of Dublin (IE)

Tara Hanratty of Curry (IE)

Arlene K. Carter of Murfreesboro TN (US)

Cade Dowling Ryan of Dublin (IE)

Luca Toscano of Dublin (IE)

David Ciaran Hopkins of Dublin (IE)

Darragh Garrett Murphy of Dublin (IE)

Emilio Dettori of Dublin (IE)

Luc Eugène Van Den Ende of Seattle WA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ADAPTIVE PERIPHERAL DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17840379 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ADAPTIVE PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for manufacturing an electronic device peripheral using additive manufacturing technology. The method involves obtaining a model of the peripheral, identifying fit components and functional components, and making changes to fit components based on any modifications to the model. The altered fit components are then provided to an additive manufacturing device.

• The method involves manufacturing electronic device peripherals using additive manufacturing technology.
• A model of the peripheral is obtained, which includes various components.
• Fit components and functional components are identified within the model.
• Any changes made to the model are used to modify the fit components without altering the functional components.
• The altered fit components are then provided to an additive manufacturing device for production.

Potential Applications

• Manufacturing electronic device peripherals using additive manufacturing technology.
• Customizing fit components of electronic device peripherals based on specific requirements or modifications.

Problems Solved

• Traditional manufacturing methods may not easily accommodate changes or modifications to fit components without affecting functional components.
• Additive manufacturing allows for more flexibility in modifying and producing fit components based on changes to the model.

Benefits

• Enables the production of electronic device peripherals with customized fit components.
• Provides a more efficient and flexible manufacturing process.
• Reduces the need for extensive rework or redesign when modifications are made to the model.

Original Abstract Submitted

A method of manufacturing an electronic device peripheral includes obtaining a model of a peripheral, where the model has a plurality of components. The method further includes identifying one or more fit components of the model and identifying one or more functional components. The method includes receiving at least one change to the model and, based at least partially on the at least one change, changing at least one property of a fit component of the one or more fit components without altering a functional component of the plurality of components before providing at least an altered fit component to an additive manufacturing device.