Card Learning Machine With Light Projection Interaction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing learning toys lack interactive elements that enhance the fun and effectiveness of learning through card-based interactions.

Innovation Solution

A card learning machine with a light-transmitting plate, identification part, circuit control component, and interactive component that includes a light-emitting element and light-transmitting button, allowing light to pass through and form identification projections on the button, enhancing interaction and learning experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional card learning machines are used, then learning content can be delivered, but interaction and fun are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveinteractionVSAvoidstructure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the card insertion function, light emission, button pressing, and sound output into a single integrated device. The card slot, light-emitting element, light-transmitting button, and speaker are merged into one housing, allowing multiple functions to be performed through a unified interaction mechanism where inserting the card automatically triggers the light and sound sequence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The device serves multiple functions: it stores learning content on cards, displays visual information through light transmission, provides audio feedback through the speaker, and requires manual interaction through button pressing. This multi-functionality enhances engagement while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

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

2Measurement precision

If light transmission is added to cards, then visual identification is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveidentification accuracyVSAvoidcard manufacturing
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The card is designed with specific regions having different optical properties: the light-transmitting plate allows light passage, while the identification part contains patterns that block or modify light transmission. This local differentiation of material properties enables visual identification without requiring complex manufacturing processes for the entire card.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The identification part of the card utilizes light blocking and transmission properties to create visible patterns when illuminated. The contrast between light-transmitting and light-blocking regions creates clear visual identifiers that can be easily manufactured using standard card printing and lamination techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

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 machine improves learning engagement by forming identification projections on the button, making the learning process more interactive and effective.

Implementation Method 1

the circuit control component being provided with a light-emitting element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

the identification part being capable of blocking a light penetrated from the light-transmitting plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight blocking: Absorption (EM radiation)

Data Source

PatentUS20260065802A1Card learning machine
Publication Date: 2026.03.05 LIU SHICAN
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AI summary

A card learning machine, in which the light generated by the light-emitting element can pass through the card, such that the identification part forms an identification projection for learning on the light-transmitting button. Through the provided bubble-shaped component, the card learning machine can interact with children, which can not only improve the fun of the learning process, enhance the attractiveness of the card learning machine, and improve the learning effect; but also, can train children's ability of touching and moving, further improving the learning effect.