Earphone Charging Case Light Signaling for Fast Pairing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The pairing process for wireless earphones with electronic devices is cumbersome and time-consuming, often resulting in pairing failures, especially for users unfamiliar with the device operations, due to the complexity of switching modes and searching for available devices via Bluetooth.
Innovation Solution
A charging box with a light-emitting area and a light source that emits light when the cover body forms an angle with the box body, allowing the electronic device to recognize and perform pairing operations automatically by receiving the light, thereby simplifying the pairing process by eliminating the need for manual Bluetooth activation and device searching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If the traditional pairing process is used (manual Bluetooth activation and device searching), then the pairing operation can be completed, but the pairing time is long and the operation is cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical pairing process (Bluetooth activation, device searching, selection) with an optical signaling system. The charging box emits visible light signals that directly convey pairing information to the electronic device, eliminating the need for users to navigate complex Bluetooth settings and manually select devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces light as an intermediary carrier to transmit pairing information between the charging box and electronic device. Instead of direct Bluetooth communication requiring user intervention, the light signal serves as a mediator that automatically conveys connection data, simplifying the interaction process.
2Reliability
If the traditional pairing process is used, then pairing can be achieved, but pairing failures occur frequently especially for users unfamiliar with device operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the complex multi-step mechanical pairing process with a simple optical signal transmission system. Users only need to open the charging box cover to trigger light emission, eliminating numerous potential failure points in the traditional process such as Bluetooth not being enabled, devices not being discoverable, or incorrect device selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs pairing automatically through light signal transmission without requiring user knowledge of pairing procedures. The charging box and electronic device self-coordinate through the optical interface, making the process reliable even for users unfamiliar with device operations.
3Productivity
If manual Bluetooth pairing is used, then connection can be established, but the operation steps are numerous and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes the multi-step Bluetooth pairing mechanism with a single-action optical signaling system. Instead of requiring users to enable Bluetooth, wait for device discovery, select from a list, and confirm connection, the system uses light emission triggered simply by opening the charging box cover to initiate and complete pairing rapidly.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging box is pre-configured to emit light signals containing pairing information when the cover is opened. This preliminary preparation of pairing data in the light signal eliminates the need for users to perform multiple sequential operations during the pairing process, significantly reducing both time and step count.
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
This solution significantly reduces the time required for pairing wireless earphones with electronic devices, ensuring quick and successful connections, even when switching between different devices or for first-time pairings, by using infrared light to convey pairing information directly to the electronic device.
Implementation Method 1
a light source, where the light source is arranged in the box body, and in a case that the cover body and the box body form a first angle, light emitted from the light source is exported through the first light-emitting area
Data Source
AI summary
This application discloses a charging box, a charging box control method and apparatus, an earphone assembly, and a readable storage medium, and pertains to the technical field of wireless earphones. The charging box includes a box body, where the box body is provided with a first light-emitting area; a cover body, where the cover body is rotatably connected to the box body; and a light source, where the light source is arranged in the box body, and in a case that the cover body and the box body form a first angle, light emitted from the light source is exported through the first light-emitting area.