Compact Computing Device Radio Unit Interface Shielding
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge in designing small-sized computing devices is to integrate a user interface and a radio unit without interference from dielectric materials, which typically requires a significant distance between these components, leading to bulky designs that are not practical for wearable or compact applications.
Innovation Solution
The solution involves spatially separating user input operations from detection means, allowing them to be positioned close to the antenna while maintaining a shielding distance, thereby optimizing the use of three-dimensional space and reducing the overall device size.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If dielectric materials are placed close to the antenna for compact design, then device size is reduced, but antenna operation is disturbed
Solution Approach 1:
The user interface is divided into two separate components: interface means (display and input elements) and detection means (sensors). This segmentation allows the interface means to be positioned close to the antenna while keeping dielectric detection means at an appropriate distance, resolving the contradiction between compact size and reliable antenna operation.
Solution Approach 2:
A non-conductive rod or similar intermediary structure is used to connect the interface means with the detection means. This intermediary allows the interface elements to be positioned independently from the dielectric detection components, enabling close proximity to the antenna without disturbing its operation.
2Device complexity
If interface means and detection means are integrated in the same location, then device complexity is reduced, but shielding distance requirements cannot be met
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from a two-dimensional planar arrangement to a three-dimensional configuration. The non-conductive rod extends in the vertical dimension, allowing the interface means to be positioned above or near the antenna while the detection means remains at the required shielding distance, effectively utilizing spatial dimensions to resolve the contradiction.
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
This configuration enables the user interface and antenna to be located in a very small region, achieving a compact design that meets the demands of small-sized computers and wearable devices without compromising functionality or increasing power consumption.
Implementation Method 1
an embodied method and apparatus for providing user input operations to a computing device wherein the computing device comprises an antenna and an optically operating user interface
Data Source
AI summary
A computing device (1) includes a controller (4), a radio unit with an antenna (5), detection element (3) and interface element (2). The interface element output, in response to a user actuation, towards detection element (3) a change in a defined physical characteristic. The detection element (3) include dielectric material and are located within the computing device spatially separated from the interface element (2). The detection element (3) is configured to detect the change output by the interface element and output to the controller (4) a signal that corresponds to the change in the defined physical characteristic. The distance from any part of the antenna to a straight line connecting any part of the interface element with any part of the detection element is at some point less than 6 mm.