Antenna Connector Detection for Compact AV Wireless Reception
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current audio-visual devices face limitations in antenna placement due to physical size constraints, which affects the performance of wireless internet reception as antennas function better when farther away from interfering components.
Innovation Solution
A device connector system that includes an antenna port to connect external antennas, allowing the audio-visual device to use external antennas instead of or in conjunction with internal antennas, with a detection mechanism to switch between internal and external antenna usage based on connection presence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If antennas are placed closer to interfering components (HDMI components) to reduce device size, then device compactness is improved, but wireless signal reception performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna system is segmented into internal and external antenna components. The internal antenna is integrated within the compact audio-visual device, while external antennas can be connected separately via the antenna port. This segmentation allows the device to maintain compact dimensions while providing the option to use external antennas for improved wireless signal reception when needed.
2Reliability
If external antennas are used to improve wireless signal reception, then reception quality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna port is designed with multi-functionality to reduce complexity. The same antenna port can accommodate both internal antenna connections and external antenna connections. The detection mechanism automatically identifies whether an external antenna is connected and configures the system accordingly, eliminating the need for separate complex switching mechanisms or manual configuration interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs automatic detection and configuration mechanisms that eliminate manual intervention. The detection mechanism automatically identifies when an external antenna is connected to the antenna port and seamlessly switches between internal and external antenna usage without requiring user input or complex manual configuration procedures.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure described devices, components, connectors, and cables that connect an audio-visual device to an external antenna. Some embodiments describe a device connector for connecting the audio-visual device to an external cable. The device connector may include a supply port that is configured to receive power, data signals, and/or some combination of power and data from a source external to the audio-visual device. The device connector may also include an antenna port that is configured to connect the audio-visual device to an external antenna that is, for example, part of the same. Additionally, the device connector may include a detection mechanism that detects the presence of an antenna connection in the antenna port. When an antenna connection is detected, the audio-visual device may be configured to use one or more external antennas connected via the antenna connection to send and receive, e.g., WiFi signals.