Flexible Display Garment With Removable Communication Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wearable technologies lack integrated solutions for displaying information from multiple programmable devices and sensors in a flexible, user-friendly, and fashion-forward manner, while also being durable and easy to maintain.
Innovation Solution
A wearable technology system comprising a flexible display device integrated into garments or accessories, a communication module, and sensors that can collect and display data, allowing wireless communication with other devices and the internet, and are designed to be portable, washable, and adaptable to various environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If flexible display devices and sensors are integrated into garments, then information accessibility and user interaction are improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functional components (flexible display device, sensors, communication module, power source) into a single garment system, combining them into a unified wearable device that provides comprehensive functionality while maintaining ease of operation through seamless integration
2Adaptability or versatility
If flexible display devices are integrated into garments, then fashion-forward design and user-friendly access are improved, but durability and maintenance difficulty worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs flexible display devices and thin-film sensors that can be integrated into garment fabrics, maintaining the flexibility and adaptability needed for fashion-forward design while protecting the components through integration within the garment structure
Solution Approach 2:
The communication module is designed as a removable component that can be easily replaced, allowing the main garment body to be washed and maintained while the electronic components are swapped as needed, addressing durability concerns
3Productivity
If multiple sensors and communication modules are integrated, then data collection and display capabilities are improved, but ease of manufacture and maintenance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the wearable system into distinct modular components: sensors integrated into the garment fabric, a separate communication module, a power source, and a flexible display device. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured and tested independently before final assembly
4Ease of repair
If garments are designed to be washable with integrated electronics, then ease of maintenance is improved, but device complexity and reliability worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is designed with separable components where electronic elements (communication module, power source) can be removed before washing, allowing the fabric portion to be laundered easily while protecting the sensitive electronic components from water damage
Solution Approach 2:
The communication module and other electronic components are designed as replaceable units that can be easily swapped out if damaged or upgraded, simplifying maintenance without requiring complex repair procedures
Data Source
AI summary
Some embodiments relate to wearable technology. An example embodiment includes a garment that includes a panel, a sensor, a flexible display device, and a communication module. The panel includes an outer surface. The sensor is integrated into the garment and configured to collect data. The flexible display device is integrated into the outer surface of the panel. The flexible display device is configured to receive and display data. The communication module is communicatively coupled to the flexible display device, the sensor, and a programmable device and is configured to receive data from the programmable device and sensed data from the sensor and to communicate the received data and the sensed data to the flexible display device.