Crossbody Pouch with Integrated Wireless Charger and Beacon
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals face inconvenience in carrying cell phones and other small personal items without pockets in clothing, leading to difficulties in accessibility and increased risk of loss, and bulky bags cause discomfort and inefficiency in item retrieval.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight pouch and strap device with adjustable crossbody shoulder strap, integrated wireless charger, and customizable design, allowing secure storage and easy access to cell phones and other items, eliminating the need for bulky bags and providing comfort through cushioned shoulder pads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If individuals carry cell phones in their hand without pockets, then they can access their phone, but they have only one free hand and risk dropping or losing the phone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a crossbody pouch as an intermediary carrying device between the user and the cell phone. The pouch is worn on the body with a crossbody strap, allowing the cell phone to be stored securely in the pouch while the user's hands remain free. This mediator solution resolves the contradiction by providing both secure storage (improving reliability) and easy access (maintaining ease of operation) through the convenient crossbody wear design.
2Reliability
If individuals use bulky bags or backpacks to store cell phones, then they can securely carry their phone, but they experience discomfort and strain on shoulders or back
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the carrying function into a lightweight pouch component and a separate crossbody strap component. The pouch is designed to be compact and lightweight, while the strap distributes the weight across the body. This segmentation eliminates the need for bulky bags, providing secure phone storage (maintaining reliability) while significantly improving comfort (enhancing ease of operation).
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch is designed with a flexible, thin-walled structure that provides protection for the cell phone without adding bulk or weight. The flexible material allows the pouch to conform to the body and provides adequate protection while maintaining a sleek, lightweight design that enhances comfort compared to rigid or bulky alternatives.
3Quantity of substance
If individuals use big bags to store cell phones and other items, then they can carry multiple items, but finding items becomes time-consuming and frustrating
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch interior is segmented into multiple compartments and pockets that organize items by category or frequency of use. This segmentation allows users to store multiple items (maintaining quantity of substance) while quickly locating specific items without sifting through the entire bag (reducing loss of time).
Solution Approach 2:
Different sections of the pouch are designed with different local qualities - some areas have padded compartments for protection, others have quick-access pockets for frequently used items like phones or keys. This local differentiation optimizes both storage capacity and retrieval efficiency by placing items in the most appropriate locations based on their characteristics and usage patterns.
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AI summary
A pouch and strap bag device designed for storing a cell phone and other small personal items. The device comprises a storage bag body with an adjustable crossbody shoulder strap. The bag body has a storage space therein and has a top opening with a fastener for protecting the stored items. The device can also have a logo or other branding indicia, and a shoulder pad on the shoulder strap for user comfort. In one embodiment, the device has an integrated wireless charger pocket for charging the cell phone wirelessly and a beacon to track the stored cell phone. The device enables users to wear clothing without pockets and still be able to transport their cell phone without having to hold the phone in hand.