Integrated Burglarproof Apparatus for Electronic Machines
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional burglarproof solutions for portable electronic machines, such as laptops, are cumbersome and inconvenient to carry, rendering them ineffective for preventing theft due to their large size and the need for coordination with specific power supply devices.
Innovation Solution
A compact burglarproof apparatus integrated into electronic machines, utilizing a communication cable connected to a communication device, featuring a detect unit, controller, and warning component to trigger an alarm when the communication signal is disrupted, such as by disconnecting the cable, with optional power from a lithium battery or AC adapter for continuous operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional anti-burglarious power supply device is used, then the burglarproof function can be achieved, but the device size becomes huge and inconvenient to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The burglarproof function is merged with the portable electronic machine itself by integrating the detect unit, controller, and warning component into the machine's existing structure. The communication cable connection serves dual purposes: both data/power transmission and burglarproof detection, eliminating the need for a separate bulky power supply device.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication cable connection is utilized for multiple functions: normal data communication, power supply (when AC adapter is connected), and burglarproof detection. This multi-functionality approach allows the same hardware infrastructure to serve security purposes without requiring additional dedicated components.
2Reliability
If a conventional anti-burglarious power supply device is used, then the burglarproof function can be achieved, but it requires coordination with a specific power supply device
Solution Approach 1:
The detect unit is designed to detect disconnection events regardless of the power source type. The controller can identify when the AC adapter or battery power is disconnected and trigger the warning component accordingly, making the burglarproof function compatible with different power supply configurations without requiring specific coordination.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable electronic machine's existing power management system is utilized to serve the burglarproof function. The machine's own power supply circuitry and control mechanisms are repurposed to detect disconnections and activate warnings, eliminating the need for a separate dedicated power supply device with integrated burglarproof features.
3Reliability
If the user keeps an eye on the electronic machine to prevent burglary, then theft can be prevented, but it becomes an invisible burden spiritually
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides immediate feedback to the user through the warning component (alarm or light) when a disconnection event is detected. This automated feedback mechanism replaces the need for continuous user vigilance, as the system independently monitors the connection status and notifies the user of potential theft attempts.
Solution Approach 2:
The burglarproof system operates autonomously without requiring user intervention. The detect unit continuously monitors the communication cable connection, the controller processes the detection signals, and the warning component automatically activates when needed, freeing the user from the burden of constant surveillance.
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AI summary
A burglarproof apparatus, which is built in an electronic machine with a communication connecting port being electrically connected to an end of a communication cable and another end of the communication cable being connected to a communication device, includes a detect unit, a controller and a warning component. The detect unit is connected to the communication connecting port via the communication cable for detecting if a communication signal, which is output by the communication device, is available at the communication connecting port and outputting a trigger signal in case of the communication signal being not provided. The controller is connected to the detect unit to receive the trigger signal and control the warning component to perform an action.