Auto-Adjusting Holder Device for Electronic Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional holder devices for electronic devices lack the ability to automatically adjust orientation, requiring manual adjustments based on user position, which can be inconvenient, especially in multi-user scenarios such as vehicles or public displays.
Innovation Solution
A holder device equipped with a detector unit, torque unit, and control unit that automatically adjusts the orientation of an electronic device based on user position information, utilizing image or voice recognition techniques to determine the user's position and control servo motors to pivot the device for optimal viewing angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual adjustment is used to change orientation, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates due to repeated manual adjustments needed for different users
Solution Approach 1:
The holder device automatically detects user position through image recognition and autonomously adjusts the electronic device orientation without requiring manual intervention. The system serves itself by using the detector unit to identify user location and the control unit to command the torque unit for automatic repositioning, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust the holder repeatedly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated system combining image recognition technology and servo motor control. The detector unit captures images, the control unit processes position information, and the torque unit executes automatic repositioning, substituting the purely mechanical manual adjustment process with an intelligent automated system.
2Ease of operation
If automatic adjustment system is added, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases due to additional detector and control units
Solution Approach 1:
The holder device integrates multiple functions into a single system: the detector unit not only detects user position for orientation adjustment but also provides safety monitoring capabilities. The control unit manages both automatic repositioning and warning functions, making the system multi-functional and reducing the need for separate dedicated components for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the detector unit, control unit, and torque unit into an integrated automated system that works together as a cohesive whole. Rather than having separate independent systems for detection, control, and actuation, these components are merged into a unified structure where the detector feeds directly to the control unit, which commands the torque unit, creating a streamlined integrated system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If holder device remains fixed after adjustment, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability deteriorates when different users need different viewing angles
Solution Approach 1:
The holder device transitions from a static fixed position to a dynamic adjustable state through automated control. The torque unit enables the electronic device to move and reposition itself dynamically based on real-time user position detection, allowing the system to adapt its orientation continuously rather than remaining fixed, thereby achieving versatility for different users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback loop where the detector unit continuously monitors user position, the control unit processes this information, and the torque unit adjusts the device orientation accordingly. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables the holder to automatically adapt to different users and viewing conditions, providing real-time adjustments based on detected position changes.
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AI summary
A holder device is capable of automatically adjusting orientation of an electronic device placed thereon based upon position of a user. The holder device includes a holder body, a torque unit, and a control unit. The holder body includes a base, a movable arm set pivoted to the base, and a fastening seat for placing the electronic device thereon. The torque unit is disposed at pivot joints of the movable arm set and provides power for driving pivoting movement of the movable arm set. The control unit is disposed to receive user-associated position information and is configured to generate a control command corresponding to the position information and to transmit the control command to the torque unit so as to control the torque unit to move the movable arm set for adjusting orientation of the electronic device placed on the fastening seat.