Wearable Camera Headband with Modular Attachments and Secure Data Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wearable headband devices lack the capability to capture and transmit live video, images, GPS data, and enable real-time voice communication while providing secure data storage and privacy protection, as well as integration with various accessories like lenses and virtual reality gear.

Innovation Solution

A wearable camera headband device equipped with a Bluetooth module, Wi-Fi connectivity, a SIM card, and secure encryption methods, allowing for streaming video, GPS data, and voice communication, along with optional attachments like lenses and virtual reality gear, and featuring a CPU for data processing and secure storage on a cloud-based server.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a wearable headband device is designed to capture and transmit live video, images, and GPS data with secure storage and real-time voice communication capabilities, then the device functionality and versatility are improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice functionalityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The headband device integrates multiple functions including camera, GPS receiver, Bluetooth module, Wi-Fi module, and various attachment interfaces into a single universal platform. The device can function as a standalone camera, connect to smartphones for enhanced capabilities, or interface with external accessories like binoculars and virtual reality gear, making it adaptable to diverse applications without requiring separate dedicated devices

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

Solution Approach 2:

The device employs modular architecture with distinct functional modules (camera module, GPS module, communication modules) that can operate independently or in combination. The attachment system allows optional accessories to be connected only when needed, enabling the core device to remain relatively simple while providing access to expanded functionality through attachments

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If secure encryption methods and algorithms are implemented to protect privacy and sensitive data, then data security and privacy protection are improved, but the processing requirements and device complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata securityVSAvoidprocessing requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Encryption algorithms are pre-loaded into the device's memory during manufacturing, and security protocols are established in advance. The device automatically applies encryption to captured images, video, and GPS data without requiring real-time computational overhead during operation, thus providing strong security while maintaining relatively simple processing requirements during actual use

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the device is designed to operate independently of a smartphone with internal SIM card and wireless network capability, then the device autonomy and versatility are improved, but the device complexity and power consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice autonomyVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The device dynamically adjusts its operational mode based on available power and user needs. It can switch between power-saving mode (using only essential functions), moderate mode (with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity), and full autonomy mode (with cellular network access via internal SIM card). This dynamic adaptability allows the device to provide high functionality when power is abundant while conserving energy when battery levels are low

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9648277B2Camera headband device and system with attachable apparatus
Publication Date: 2017.05.09 REMOTE XCCESS LLC
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AI summary

A headband camera device which transmits streaming video, images, GPS location data and voice communications via a smart phone app or transmit and store data independent of the smart phone app. A Bluetooth module or other short range transmission module in the headband facilitates voice communication by interfacing with a user's Bluetooth enabled smartphone or within a Wifi location. Alternatively, the camera headband device transmits streaming video, sends images and 2-way communications independently of a smartphone over a wireless network by use of an internal SIM card.