Auxiliary Controller with Radiating Structure for Mobile Terminal

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Solution Overview

Problem

Touch screens on mobile terminals make elaborate manipulation inconvenient, and prolonged use leads to power shortages and performance deterioration due to heat generation.

Innovation Solution

An auxiliary electronic controller with a main body, holding portions, and a radiating structure that includes a heat sink and ventilation fans to dissipate heat, allowing for secure seating and control of the mobile terminal, while providing additional control panels and communication interfaces for enhanced manipulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a touch screen is used as the primary input means, then the mobile terminal can perform various functions with high performance, but elaborate manipulation becomes difficult or inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidmanipulation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the mobile terminal with an auxiliary control device that provides physical control buttons and a joystick in addition to the touch screen. This merging of touch interface and physical interface allows users to switch between manipulation methods, enabling elaborate control through physical buttons when needed while maintaining the high functionality of the touch screen.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The auxiliary control device provides multiple input methods (physical buttons, joystick, touch screen) that can be used for different types of operations. This multi-functionality allows the system to handle both simple navigation and elaborate manipulation tasks through appropriate input methods, resolving the contradiction between versatility and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Duration of action of moving object

If the mobile terminal is used for prolonged periods, then various functions can be performed, but power shortages and heat generation cause performance deterioration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveusage durationVSAvoidperformance stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The auxiliary control device acts as an intermediary that enables more efficient interaction with the mobile terminal. By providing physical buttons and joystick for common operations, it reduces the need for prolonged touch screen usage and intensive processing, thereby reducing heat generation and power consumption while maintaining reliable performance over extended periods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces virtual touch interface operations with physical mechanical controls (buttons, joystick). This mechanical substitution allows for more efficient input methods that reduce processing demands on the mobile terminal, thereby reducing heat generation and power consumption during prolonged usage while maintaining performance stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of operation

If an auxiliary control device is added to provide elaborate manipulation, then control convenience is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol convenienceVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The auxiliary control device is designed as a separate, detachable unit that can be attached to or separated from the mobile terminal. This segmentation allows the control functionality to be added only when needed, reducing overall system complexity while providing elaborate manipulation options. The modular design enables users to have control convenience without permanently increasing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables convenient and elaborate manipulation of mobile terminals while preventing performance deterioration from power shortages and heat-related issues, and functions as a cradle to support the device.

Implementation Method 1

a radiating structure configured to radiate heat from the mobile terminal seated in the seating portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

The radiating structure may include a heat sink and ventilation fans

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectConvection: Convection

Implementation Method 3

The radiating structure may include a heat sink and ventilation fans

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectForced convection: Forced Convection

Data Source

PatentEP3807738B1Auxiliary control electronic device of mobile terminal
Publication Date: 2023.01.04 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure, an auxiliary electronic controller of a mobile terminal includes a main body having a seating portion configured to seat the mobile terminal at a top surface of the main body, and having a radiating structure disposed therein; a first holding portion formed at one side of the main body; and a second holding portion hinge-coupled to another side facing the one side of the main body to rotate to a bottom surface of the main body.