Bluetooth Cube Timer Wireless Data Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing magic cube timers can only hold limited data and fail to transmit data to external devices in a timely and efficient manner.

Innovation Solution

A magic cube timing device utilizing Bluetooth communication, featuring a timer main body with a main control PCB board, display apparatus, magnetic surface stickers, and a Bluetooth module, allowing real-time data transmission to external terminals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If existing magic cube timers are used, then the device structure is simple, but the data storage capacity is limited and data transmission efficiency is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata storage capacityVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The timing device integrates multiple functions including timing, data storage, Bluetooth communication, and external device connectivity into a single device. The main control PCB board incorporates a Bluetooth module that enables wireless data transmission to external terminals, allowing the device to serve both as a traditional timer and a data communication device, thereby increasing data storage capacity and transmission efficiency without requiring multiple separate devices

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

Solution Approach 2:

The Bluetooth module acts as an intermediary between the timing device and external terminal devices. It enables wireless communication and data transmission between the timer and external devices such as smartphones or computers, allowing efficient data transfer without physical connections or manual data entry, thus resolving the limitation of data transmission efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If existing magic cube timers are used, then the device is portable, but data transmission to external devices is slow and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoiddata transmission time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical or manual data transfer methods with wireless Bluetooth communication. The Bluetooth module enables automatic wireless transmission of timing data to external terminal devices, eliminating the need for manual data entry or physical connection cables, thereby significantly improving data transmission efficiency and reducing the time lost during data transfer

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

3Quantity of substance

If more data storage is implemented, then data capacity increases, but data transmission speed and efficiency decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata storage capacityVSAvoiddata transmission speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The Bluetooth module serves as an efficient intermediary for data transmission, enabling rapid wireless communication between the timing device and external terminals. This intermediary mechanism allows the device to handle increased data storage capacity while maintaining high transmission speeds through optimized wireless data protocols and direct communication channels, avoiding the bottlenecks of manual or traditional transfer methods

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11443562B2Bluetooth communication timing device for speed cube
Publication Date: 2022.09.13 GUANGZHOU GANYUAN INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a magic cube timing device based on Bluetooth communication, including a timer main body and a non-slip mat. The timer main body is fastened to the non-slip mat. The timer main body includes a main body housing, a main control PCB board, a display apparatus, and two magnetic surface stickers. Two through holes are disposed in the main body housing. One end of the magnetic surface sticker penetrates through the through hole to connect to the main control PCB board. According to the magic cube timing device based on Bluetooth communication in the present invention, each use result in the magic cube timing device is transmitted to an external terminal by using a Bluetooth module, to effectively collect statistics on and store timing data.