Integrated E-Cigarette Charging Case for Single-Cord Device Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in storing and managing both mobile computing devices and electronic cigarettes due to space constraints, clutter from separate electrical cords, and the inconvenience of purchasing them separately, as well as the risk of losing these items.
Innovation Solution
An integrated electronic cigarette charging and management system that includes a housing for a mobile computing device with a rechargeable battery, a charging terminal for the electronic cigarette, and a mobile application for data collection and usage tracking, allowing for simultaneous charging and storage of both devices with a single cord and reduced purchasing needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users store mobile computing device and electronic cigarette separately, then each device can be used independently, but storage space is insufficient and items may be lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the electronic cigarette and mobile computing device into a single integrated unit. The electronic cigarette housing includes a receptacle that receives the mobile device, allowing both items to be stored together in one compact structure, thereby solving the storage space problem while preventing loss of either item.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated system serves multiple functions: the housing protects both the electronic cigarette and mobile device, the rechargeable battery charges both devices through separate charging ports, and the mobile application manages both devices. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate storage and charging solutions.
2Ease of manufacture
If users purchase mobile device and electronic cigarette separately, then each device can be optimized independently, but purchasing process becomes time-consuming and tedious
Solution Approach 1:
The patent presents the electronic cigarette and mobile computing device as a bundled product available for purchase together as a single unit. This integration allows consumers to acquire both devices simultaneously through one purchasing transaction, eliminating the need for separate purchases and reducing the time and effort required.
3Ease of operation
If separate electrical cords are used for charging mobile device and electronic cigarette, then each device can be charged independently, but clutter increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated system includes a single rechargeable battery with multiple charging ports - one port charges the electronic cigarette components while another port charges the mobile computing device. This allows both devices to be charged simultaneously through one power source, eliminating the need for separate electrical cords and reducing clutter.
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 system provides a compact solution for managing electronic cigarettes and mobile devices, reducing clutter, minimizing the risk of loss, and enabling users to track and manage their usage through a mobile application.
Implementation Method 1
the housing including a rechargeable battery
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic cigarette charging and management system includes a housing for coupling to a rear of a mobile computing device, the housing including a battery, a first power port for accepting external power for recharging the battery, a first receptacle for accepting an electronic cigarette element, a charging terminal for recharging a battery of the electronic cigarette element and a processor for collecting data from the electronic cigarette element including battery level, electronic cigarette liquid level, tobacco, flower or bud level and current electronic cigarette element usage. The system also includes a mobile application on the mobile computing device for communicably coupling the mobile computing device to the charging device, reading the data from the charging device, and displaying said data on the mobile computing device.