Vehicle Entertainment System with Detachable Video Cradle and RF Identification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle entertainment systems lack versatility as they are typically fixed in one location within a vehicle, limiting their use to multiple individuals and not easily portable for use in different locations.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle entertainment system with a cradle secured to the ceiling, featuring a detachable video system that includes an RF identification transceiver and attachment mechanism, allowing it to be securely mounted and rotated for viewing from various angles, and can be used in different locations via docking stations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the video system is made detachable and portable, then versatility and adaptability improve, but reliability of connection and secure attachment may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveversatilityVSAvoidconnection reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The video system is divided into separate components: a detachable video system unit and a cradle unit with attachment mechanisms. This segmentation allows the video system to be selectively mounted and removed, providing versatility while maintaining reliable connection through dedicated attachment structures (apertures and projecting members) that ensure secure coupling when connected.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The video system nests into the cradle when mounted, with the cradle providing a receiving structure that securely holds the video system. The attachment mechanisms (apertures in the cradle and projecting members on the video system base) create an interlocking nested relationship that ensures reliable connection while allowing easy attachment and detachment for versatile use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Ease of operation

If the video system is made detachable for portable use, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases due to attachment mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of attachmentVSAvoidattachment mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment mechanism is segmented into simple, distinct components: apertures in the cradle and corresponding projecting attachment members on the video system base. This segmentation simplifies the attachment process to basic insertion and engagement actions, improving ease of operation while avoiding complex multi-step mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of using complex locking mechanisms that require multiple steps to secure, the design uses simple apertures and projecting members that engage through straightforward insertion. The simplicity of the attachment structures reduces operational complexity while maintaining secure attachment capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

3Reliability

If identification system is added to ensure compatibility, then reliability of compatibility improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility reliabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

An identification system acts as an intermediary between the cradle and video system to ensure compatibility. The identification members on the cradle and corresponding identification transceivers on the video system communicate to verify compatibility before allowing attachment, ensuring reliable compatibility matching while using a dedicated subsystem rather than complicating the entire system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The identification system uses RF transceivers and electromagnetic communication to verify compatibility, replacing what could have been a complex mechanical verification system. This substitution of mechanical verification with electronic/RF identification simplifies the overall system while ensuring reliable compatibility checking between cradle and video system components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

Enables flexible positioning and use of the entertainment system in various vehicle locations, ensuring compatibility and secure attachment, while maintaining aesthetic appeal and functionality.

Implementation Method 1

the identification system includes an identification transceiver associated with the cradle... The identification transceiver is an RF transceiver

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRF identification:

Data Source

PatentUS7516996B2Vehicle entertainment system with an identification system ensuring compatibility

Publication Date: 2009.04.14 AUDIVOX CORPORATION

AI summary

A vehicle includes a ceiling, a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle, the cradle including a first end and a second end, and a video system selectively secured to the cradle, the video system including a base having a first end and a second end. The vehicle also includes an identification system ensuring the video system is compatible with the video system.