Dual Memory Connection Device for Compact Terminals

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile communication terminals require separate connection devices for authentication and data storage memory mediums, leading to increased size, complexity in assembly, and higher costs due to separate installation of these devices, which hinders the achievement of a slim and compact design and simplifies the assembly process.

Innovation Solution

A dual connection device that integrates separate connection points for both types of memory mediums into a single compact unit, featuring a body portion with distinct receiving portions and connection terminals, allowing for the simultaneous connection of memory mediums for authentication and data storage, with guide engagement members and a partition plate to ensure secure and efficient electrical connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate connection devices are used for authentication and data storage memory mediums, then each memory medium can be connected independently, but the mobile communication terminal size increases and assembly complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveIndependent connection capabilityVSAvoidTerminal size

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines two separate connection devices (authentication memory connection device and data storage memory connection device) into a single integrated connection device. This merging allows both types of memory mediums to be connected through one unified structure, reducing the overall terminal size while maintaining independent connection capabilities for each memory type.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated connection device is designed with multiple receiving portions that can accommodate different types of memory mediums (authentication memory and data storage memory). This multi-functional design enables a single device to perform the functions previously requiring separate devices, thereby reducing terminal volume while preserving adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If separate connection devices are used for authentication and data storage memory mediums, then each memory medium can be connected independently, but assembly process complexity increases and productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveIndependent connection capabilityVSAvoidAssembly efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

By merging two separate connection devices into one integrated unit, the patent reduces the number of assembly steps. Instead of assembling and positioning two separate devices, the integrated connection device can be installed as a single component, simplifying the assembly process and improving productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated connection device is internally segmented into distinct receiving portions for different memory types, allowing independent connection capabilities while maintaining a unified external structure. This segmentation enables simplified assembly from the outside while preserving functional independence internally.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If separate connection devices are used for authentication and data storage memory mediums, then each memory medium can be connected independently, but fabrication costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveIndependent connection capabilityVSAvoidFabrication cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent consolidates two separate connection devices into a single integrated unit, which reduces fabrication costs. By manufacturing one unified device instead of two separate devices, the patent benefits from economies of scale, reduced material costs, and simplified production processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated connection device is designed to handle multiple types of memory mediums through its multiple receiving portions. This universal design allows a single fabrication process to produce a device that replaces what would previously require two separate fabrication processes, thereby reducing overall manufacturing costs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS7409225B2Dual connection device for memory mediums and mobile communication terminals with the same

Publication Date: 2008.08.05 GOLDPEAK INNOVATIONS INC

AI summary

Dual connection device for memory mediums and a mobile communication terminal including the same. The dual connection device has a body portion electrically connected with a mobile communication terminal, a first receiving portion formed to the body portion for receiving therein a first memory medium, a second receiving portion formed to the body portion as to be arranged piled up to the first receiving portion for receiving therein a second memory medium, a first connection terminal installed in the first receiving portion so as to be electrically connected with a terminal of the first memory medium, and a second connection terminal installed in the second receiving portion so as to be electrically connected with a terminal of the second memory medium.