Embedded Smart Key Binding Device for Portability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing smart key technologies lack portability and in-use efficiency, as they often require separate devices and do not effectively integrate with external electronic devices for enhanced control and communication.
Innovation Solution
A binding device with an embedded smart key that includes a communication circuit for communication with external electronic devices, featuring a strap with a control circuit and antenna for sensing, authenticating, and controlling target objects, and a battery for power, allowing seamless integration with devices like smart watches for enhanced portability and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If smart key functionality is integrated into a binding device, then portability and in-use efficiency are enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a smart key with a binding device (such as a watch strap or bracelet) into a single integrated unit. The control circuit, antenna, and battery are embedded within the binding device structure, allowing the user to have both the binding function and smart key functionality in one item, thereby enhancing portability and eliminating the need to carry separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The binding device is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both a fastening mechanism (original binding device function) and a smart key for vehicle access and control. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace multiple separate items, improving convenience and reducing the number of items a user needs to carry.
2Adaptability or versatility
If communication circuit is added for external device connectivity, then user interface functionality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control circuit is designed to perform multiple communication functions including bidirectional communication with target objects (vehicle authentication), communication with external electronic devices (smartphone connectivity), and control signal transmission. This multi-functional communication capability enhances user interface functionality while consolidating multiple communication modules into a single integrated control circuit.
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AI summary
Provided is a binding device and method of operation of the binding device, with the binding device including a strap including a body, a first area formed inside the body, with a smart key related control circuit disposed in the first area, and a second area formed on one side of the body, with a battery for supplying electric power for operating the smart key related control circuit seated on the second area such that at least a portion of the battery is exposed, and a cover formed to cover the second area.