Wireless Earphone Case Distance Alarm for Smartphone Loss Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing loss of smartphones due to their separation from users without detection, posing a significant risk of data loss and financial damage, is not effectively addressed by existing technologies, which often require additional devices or complex setups.
Innovation Solution
A wireless earphone case equipped with a short-range wireless communication function, such as Bluetooth, paired with a smartphone to generate an alarm when the distance exceeds a predetermined threshold, utilizing a smartphone app to manage battery power distribution for communication and distance calculation, thereby preventing loss without additional hardware.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wireless earphone case is paired with a smartphone via short-range wireless communication to enable anti-loss function, then the ability to detect and alarm when the earphone case is out of range is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional communication modules and power management systems
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless earphone case integrates multiple functions into a single device: it serves as both an earphone charging case and an anti-loss tracking device. The short-range wireless communication module enables pairing with the smartphone for distance monitoring, while the battery unit provides power for both charging and communication functions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated anti-loss devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the earphone charging function with the anti-loss communication function in a single integrated case structure. The battery unit simultaneously charges the wireless earphone and powers the short-range wireless communication module, merging power management for multiple purposes into one system.
2Reliability
If the short-range wireless communication module operates continuously to monitor distance, then the real-time distance monitoring capability is improved, but the battery power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The distance information providing unit operates periodically rather than continuously, sending distance information at predetermined intervals. This periodic operation maintains the ability to detect when the earphone case is out of range while significantly reducing overall power consumption compared to continuous operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery power control unit dynamically adjusts power distribution based on operational mode. When connected to the power connection unit, power is allocated to charging functions. When not connected, power is distributed between charging and communication functions based on the operational requirements of each mode.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the battery power control unit distributes power to both charging and communication functions simultaneously, then the functionality is improved, but the power management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The battery power control unit implements dynamic power distribution that adapts to different operational states. The control logic automatically adjusts power allocation between charging and communication functions based on whether the device is connected to external power, the battery charge level, and the operational mode, providing flexible power management without requiring complex manual intervention.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances user convenience and economic efficiency by providing a simple, effective anti-loss function using existing smartphone and earphone components, reducing the risk of smartphone loss through alarms when the earphone case is out of range.
Implementation Method 1
a short-range wireless communication module unit having a short-range wireless communication module and receiving pairing information from a smartphone loss alarm app through short-range wireless communication with a smartphone
Implementation Method 2
a battery unit charging through the power connection unit
Data Source
AI summary
Wireless earphone case having a short-range wireless communication function comprising Bluetooth, and anti-loss function for smartphone is disclosed, wherein the wireless earphone case is paired with a smartphone and exchanges signals with each other, and when the distance between the two is greater than a predetermined interval, the smartphone is notified of the risk of loss by an alarm sound or vibration. The present disclosure has the effect of increasing the utilization of users by dramatically increasing the economy and convenience of users compared to the existing disclosure by simply utilizing a wireless earphone case without any additional devices other than a smartphone and a wireless earphone, and a smartphone user can obtain anti-loss function for smartphone without the inconvenience of purchasing or carrying a separate device other than a smartphone and a wireless earphone.