Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC (20240299841). PIEZOELECTRIC INPUT DEVICE simplified abstract

PIEZOELECTRIC INPUT DEVICE

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Kenneth Daniel Ratekin of Lynnwood WA (US)

Colin Michael Ravenscroft of Woodinville WA (US)

PIEZOELECTRIC INPUT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240299841 titled 'PIEZOELECTRIC INPUT DEVICE

The present disclosure pertains to a rotational input device with piezoelectric elements that generate voltages in response to applied forces, aiding in determining the device's rotational position for input signal processing by a computing device.

• Piezoelectric elements within the rotational input device generate voltages based on applied forces.
• Sensors detect specific voltage values to determine the rotational position of the device.
• The rotational position is used to generate input signals for communication with a computing device.
• The device is particularly useful for gaming consoles or other applications requiring precise input control.
• The technology enhances user experience by providing accurate and responsive input control.

Potential Applications: - Gaming consoles - Virtual reality systems - Industrial control systems

Problems Solved: - Improved accuracy and responsiveness in input control - Enhanced user experience in gaming and other applications

Benefits: - Precise input control - Enhanced user experience - Improved performance in gaming and other applications

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Input Control in Gaming and Industrial Systems with Rotational Input Device" This technology can be utilized in gaming consoles, virtual reality systems, and industrial control systems to provide precise and responsive input control, enhancing user experience and performance.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the piezoelectric element contribute to determining the rotational position of the device? - The piezoelectric element generates voltages in response to applied forces, which are then detected by sensors to determine the device's rotational position accurately.

2. What are the potential applications of this rotational input device beyond gaming consoles? - This technology can also be applied in virtual reality systems and industrial control systems to provide precise input control for various applications.

Original Abstract Submitted

the present disclosure relates to a multi-axis rotational input device (or simply “a rotational input device”) including piezoelectric elements. the piezoelectric elements may be configured or otherwise implemented within a housing of the rotational input device to generate a plurality of voltages in response to forces applied to the rotational input device. the piezoelectric elements may be coupled to a plurality of sensors for detecting specific voltage values which, in turn, may be used by a controller circuit to determine a rotational position of the rotational input device at a given moment in time. the rotational position may be used in determining an input signal to be communicated with a computing device, such as a gaming console, having an application running thereon and configured to process the input signal.