Wireless Earbud Case FM Coil Layout for Cable-Free Radio Reception

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Solution Overview

Problem

Wired audio devices restrict user mobility when using FM radio receiving functions, limiting freedom of movement during emergencies or other situations where communication is cut off.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device with a housing structure, a hinge, a wireless charging coil antenna, and an FM radio receiving coil antenna, capable of transmitting FM radio signals to wireless audio devices via short-range communication, allowing activation and output of FM radio signals through wireless audio devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a wired audio device is used for FM radio receiving function, then the FM radio signal can be received and output, but the user's freedom of movement is restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveFM radio receiving functionVSAvoiduser freedom of movement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical connection (wired audio device with physical cable) with a wireless communication system. The electronic device includes an FM radio receiving circuit that receives FM signals and transmits them wirelessly via Bluetooth to wireless audio devices, eliminating the need for physical cables and thereby restoring user mobility while maintaining FM radio functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If a wireless audio device is used, then user freedom of movement is improved, but the FM radio receiving function cannot be utilized directly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser freedom of movementVSAvoidFM radio receiving function
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic device is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a wireless audio device case and as an FM radio receiver. The device includes an FM radio receiving circuit that can receive FM signals and transmit them to connected wireless audio devices, allowing the same device to provide both wireless audio playback and emergency FM radio functionality without requiring separate equipment

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

3Reliability

If an FM radio receiving coil antenna is added to the electronic device, then the FM radio receiving function is enabled, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveFM radio receiving functionVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple functions into a single integrated device. The electronic device combines the wireless audio device case, wireless charging coil antenna, FM radio receiving coil antenna, and FM radio receiving circuit into one unified structure. This integration allows the device to provide wireless charging, wireless audio transmission, and FM radio reception capabilities simultaneously, reducing the need for separate devices and overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 the transmission of FM radio signals to wireless audio devices, providing user mobility and freedom during emergencies or communication disruptions.

Implementation Method 1

a wireless charging coil antenna disposed in the inner space of the first housing structure

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

an FM radio receiving coil antenna disposed in at least a partial area of the printed circuit board

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation reception: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP4645899A1Electronic device for safely seating wireless audio device and FM radio signal outputting method using same
Publication Date: 2025.11.05 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device for safely seating a wireless audio device may comprise: a first housing structure; and a second housing structure rotatably coupled to the first housing structure by using a hinge structure. The electronic device for safely seating a wireless audio device according to an embodiment may comprise a wireless charging coil antenna disposed in an inner space of the first housing structure and wound in a circular shape. The electronic device for safely seating a wireless audio device according to an embodiment may comprise a shielding sheet disposed on the wireless charging coil antenna. The electronic device for safely seating a wireless audio device according to an embodiment may comprise: a printed circuit board disposed on the shielding sheet; and an FM radio receiving coil antenna formed in at least a partial area of the printed circuit board. Various other embodiments other than various embodiments disclosed in this document may be possible.