Wireless Earphone Charging Case Translation System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional language translation devices are inconvenient for travelers due to their bulk and the need to carry separate devices for translation, which hinders effective communication during international travel.

Innovation Solution

A wireless earphone device with an integrated charging case that includes a processing unit, wireless transceiving unit, language input unit, and speaker unit, enabling bidirectional translation between human languages without the need for additional translation devices by using software installed in the charging case or a cloud server.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional translation devices are used, then translation function is provided, but portability and convenience are reduced due to bulk and need to carry separate devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of carrying translation deviceVSAvoidneed for separate translation device
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the translation function with the earphone charging case by integrating a processing unit, language input unit, speaker unit, and wireless transceiving unit into the charging case. This merging eliminates the need for separate translation devices, allowing users to perform both charging and translation operations with a single device they already carry daily.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The charging case is designed to perform multiple functions: it charges the earphones wirelessly while also providing translation capabilities through integrated processing units that can translate between different languages. This multi-functionality allows the same device to serve both as a charging accessory and as a standalone translation device.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If translation function is added to charging case, then convenience is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetranslation capabilityVSAvoidinternal structure of charging case
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The translation system is segmented into distinct functional modules within the charging case: a processing unit for language processing, a language input unit for receiving input, a speaker unit for output, and a wireless transceiving unit for communication with the earphone. This modular segmentation allows for easier manufacturing and maintenance while providing comprehensive translation functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11489351B2Wireless earphone device and method for using the same
Publication Date: 2022.11.01 LUXSHARE PRECISION IND SHENZHEN
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a wireless earphone device and method for using the wireless earphone device. The wireless earphone device comprises a processing unit, a switch unit, a wireless transceiving unit, a language input unit, and a speaker unit. The switch unit is electrically connected to the processing unit. The wireless transceiving unit is electrically connected to the processing unit, transmitting wirelessly with the earphone. The language input unit is electrically connected to the processing unit. The speaker unit is electrically connected to the processing unit. While the earphone charging case is activated and switched to a translation mode by the switch unit, a first voice signal is inputted into the processing unit through the earphone, the processing unit processes the first voice signal into a second voice signal, and the second voice signal is emitted by the speaker unit.