Portable System Camera Magnetic Docking and Power Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable information handling systems face challenges in magnetically coupling peripheral cameras due to the absence of ferromagnetic material in their housings, limited battery life, and thermal management issues, as well as difficulties in managing illumination during video conferences.
Innovation Solution
A portable information handling system that magnetically couples a peripheral camera to an integrated display using ferromagnetic material, with a dock for wireless charging to extend battery life and a thermally conductive casing for heat dissipation, and a ring light for optimal illumination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If ferromagnetic material is added to the portable housing to enable magnetic camera attachment, then magnetic coupling capability is improved, but device weight and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies ferromagnetic material only in specific localized areas where camera attachment is needed, rather than throughout the entire housing. This allows magnetic coupling functionality to be added while minimizing the amount of ferromagnetic material used, thereby reducing weight impact while achieving the desired adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent integrates ferromagnetic material into the housing structure as a composite solution, combining it with existing housing materials. This allows the housing to gain magnetic coupling capability while maintaining overall structural integrity and minimizing weight increase through efficient material composition.
2Volume of moving object
If camera size is reduced to fit portable system constraints, then device portability is improved, but battery capacity and image quality deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic resolution adjustment that allows the camera to operate at different resolutions based on current needs. When full image quality is not required, the camera operates at lower resolution to conserve battery power, while still maintaining the capability to switch to higher resolution when needed, thus extending effective battery life without requiring a larger battery.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes operational parameters (resolution, frame rate) based on usage conditions to optimize battery consumption. By dynamically adjusting these parameters rather than maintaining fixed high-performance settings, the system extends battery operation duration while keeping the camera compact.
3Area of stationary object
If peripheral camera is placed on display perimeter to provide larger viewing area, then display capability is improved, but camera-field-of-view alignment with end user gaze deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a movable camera mounting mechanism that allows the camera to be dynamically repositioned along the display perimeter. This enables the camera to adjust its position to achieve proper alignment with the end user's gaze while maintaining attachment to the display structure, thus preserving both the large viewing area benefit and proper camera alignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent separates the camera mounting function from fixed display positions, allowing independent optimization of display area and camera positioning. The camera can be positioned at different locations along the display perimeter depending on usage requirements, enabling flexible alignment while maintaining the integrity of the large display area.
4Manufacturing precision
If camera operates at full power to maintain image quality, then image quality is improved, but battery consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically adjusts camera operating parameters including resolution and frame rate based on current usage conditions. When high image quality is not strictly necessary, the camera operates at reduced settings to conserve battery power, while maintaining the capability to switch to full-power operation when image quality requirements demand it.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes operational parameters such as resolution, frame rate, and processing intensity based on usage context. This allows the system to optimize the balance between image quality and battery consumption by adjusting parameters rather than maintaining fixed high-performance settings throughout operation.
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
The solution allows for a compact, high-quality camera attachment with extended battery life and uniform thermal management, enhancing user interactions during video conferences by ensuring optimal image capture and display quality.
Implementation Method 1
A portable information handling system that magnetically couples a peripheral camera to an integrated display using ferromagnetic material
Implementation Method 2
a thermally conductive casing for heat dissipation
Implementation Method 3
with a dock for wireless charging to extend battery life
Data Source
AI summary
An information handling system having a display magnetically couples a peripheral camera to the display with a ferromagnetic material disposed behind only a portion of the display. The peripheral camera rests in a dock to receive a charge and operate on external power, and operates on a battery when not docked. The peripheral camera adjusts a resolution of video streamed based upon whether external power is available, the amount of battery charge when external power is not available, and an anticipated time of video streaming based upon a length of a scheduled videoconference and/or a history of end user videoconference lengths.