18610323. USER INTERFACE DEVICE simplified abstract (Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)
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USER INTERFACE DEVICE
Organization Name
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Kohei Sugahara of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)
Hiroshi Watanabe of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)
Koichi Inoue of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)
Takatoshi Kato of Nagaokakyo-shi (JP)
USER INTERFACE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18610323 titled 'USER INTERFACE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a user interface device with a grip that includes optical sensors for proximity detection and force sensing. The detection range of the proximity sensor is biased towards one side in the circumferential direction and wider in that direction than in the longitudinal direction.
- Grip with dimensions in radial, circumferential, and longitudinal directions
- Optical sensor at the grip with proximity and force sensing capabilities
- Proximity sensor emits light to detect objects in proximity to the force sensor
- Detection range biased towards one side in the circumferential direction
- Detection range wider in the circumferential direction than in the longitudinal direction
Potential Applications:
This technology could be used in various interactive devices such as gaming controllers, virtual reality interfaces, and touch-sensitive surfaces.
Problems Solved:
This technology addresses the need for accurate and responsive user interface devices that can detect both proximity and contact force.
Benefits:
The benefits of this technology include improved user interaction, precise control, and enhanced user experience in various applications.
Commercial Applications:
Title: Advanced User Interface Device for Enhanced Interaction This technology could have commercial applications in gaming peripherals, virtual reality systems, interactive displays, and industrial control interfaces.
Prior Art:
Further research can be conducted in the field of optical sensor technology, proximity detection, and force sensing in user interface devices.
Frequently Updated Research:
Researchers are continually exploring advancements in optical sensor technology, proximity detection algorithms, and force sensing techniques for user interface devices.
Questions about User Interface Device with Optical Sensors: 1. How does the biased detection range in the circumferential direction impact the overall performance of the device? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating proximity and force sensing capabilities in a user interface device?
Original Abstract Submitted
A user interface device includes a grip including dimensions in a radial direction and a circumferential direction and extending in a longitudinal direction, and at least one optical sensor provided at the grip including a proximity sensor that includes a light emitter and a light receiver, and a force sensor to detect a contact force by an object. The proximity sensor emits light from the light emitter to a predetermined detection range around the force sensor, and detects when the object is in proximity to the force sensor according to a light reception result obtained by light incident from the detection range to be received by the light receiver. The detection range is biased to one side in the circumferential direction from a position of the force sensor toward an outer side portion in the radial direction, and is wider in the circumferential direction than in the longitudinal direction.
