Adjustable Antenna Hub for Reliable Wireless 3D Scan Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices fail to efficiently mediate communication between wireless scanners and data processing devices, particularly in dental applications where precise 3D data is required, leading to challenges in signal transmission and reception.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a wireless communication module, including an antenna that can be mechanically controlled for optimal orientation, is used to receive and process scan data from wireless scanners and transmit it to data processing devices, enhancing communication efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless communication is used to connect scanner and data processing device, then user convenience is improved, but signal transmission reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to dynamically adjust its orientation and position to optimize signal reception. The antenna can rotate and tilt to track the scanner's position and maintain optimal communication alignment, resolving the reliability issue while preserving wireless convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the electronic device detects communication quality and automatically adjusts antenna orientation accordingly. This closed-loop control ensures reliable signal transmission by continuously optimizing antenna positioning based on real-time communication conditions.
2Device complexity
If antenna orientation is fixed, then device complexity is reduced, but signal reception quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna system transitions from a static fixed structure to a dynamic adjustable structure. The antenna can change its orientation and position to optimize signal reception, significantly improving reception quality while adding controlled complexity through motorized adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The antenna system performs self-adjustment based on detected signal conditions, automatically optimizing its orientation without requiring manual intervention. This self-service capability improves signal reception quality while minimizing the complexity of control systems needed.
3Reliability
If antenna is positioned for optimal signal reception, then communication reliability is improved, but device adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna's ability to dynamically adjust its position and orientation provides both optimal signal reception and adaptability to different usage scenarios. The same adjustable mechanism that improves communication reliability also enables the device to adapt to various spatial configurations and scanner positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The antenna system serves multiple functions: it optimizes signal reception for reliable communication, adapts to different scanner positions and orientations, and can potentially serve multiple communication modes. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between reliability and adaptability.
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AI summary
Provided is an electronic device and an operation method of the electronic device. The electronic device mediating between a wireless scanner and a data processing device processing scan data obtained by the wireless scanner includes a wireless communication module, a memory including one or more instructions, and a processor configured to execute the one or more instructions to control the wireless communication module to receive the scan data transmitted from the wireless scanner, and control the received scan data to be processed and transmitted to the data processing device, wherein the wireless communication module includes an antenna for receiving the scan data transmitted from the wireless scanner, and the antenna is disposed or controlled to have at least one of a location or a direction suitable for receiving the scan data.