Wired Ethernet Adaptor Cover for Portable Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices with wireless communication capabilities often lack wired network connectivity options, which can be a security and reliability concern for sensitive data transmission.
Innovation Solution
A wired Ethernet adaptor cover for portable electronic devices, featuring a housing with a cover wireless antenna, a shield, wireless access point electronics, and a wired Ethernet connector, allowing for secure and reliable wired network communication without using wireless networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wireless communication mechanisms are used in portable electronic devices, then wireless communication capability is improved, but security and reliability for sensitive data transmission deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a portable base station as an intermediary device between the wireless portable electronic device and the wired network. The base station receives wireless signals from the device and converts them to wired Ethernet signals, enabling secure wired communication while maintaining wireless device compatibility. This intermediary solution allows sensitive data to be transmitted through the more secure wired medium while the original device continues to use its wireless interface.
2Reliability
If wired network communication is implemented in portable electronic devices, then security and reliability for data transmission is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wired network communication functionality into a separate portable base station unit rather than integrating it directly into the portable electronic device. This segmentation allows the device to remain simple with only wireless communication capabilities, while the base station handles the wired Ethernet interface and signal conversion. The separation of functions reduces device complexity while still providing wired network access.
3Reliability
If a cover with shield and wireless antenna is used to enable wired communication, then security against eavesdropping is improved, but device complexity and size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a cover that surrounds the portable electronic device, with the shield and wireless antenna integrated into the cover structure. The cover acts as a nested protective enclosure that contains the device while providing RF shielding and housing the wireless antenna. This nesting approach allows the shield and antenna to be added without modifying the device itself, providing security against eavesdropping while keeping the device form factor intact.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and reliable wired network communication for portable electronic devices, enhancing security and privacy by converting wireless transmissions to wired signals, reducing interference and eavesdropping risks.
Implementation Method 1
a shield surrounding the cover wireless antenna, and configured to surround the device wireless antenna when the portable electronic device is placed in the cover
Data Source
AI summary
A cover is provided for a portable electronic device having a device wireless antenna. The cover includes a housing configured to accommodate the portable electronic device, as well as a cover wireless antenna located within the housing. The cover also includes a shield surrounding the cover wireless antenna, and configured to surround the device wireless antenna when the portable electronic device is placed in the cover. In addition, the cover includes wireless access point (WAP) electronics in communication with the cover wireless antenna, as well as a wired Ethernet connector in communication with the WAP electronics.