Foldable Remote Controller With Nested Hinge And Audio Codec

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing remote controllers for multimedia network devices do not efficiently save space and enhance user convenience during internet communication, as they lack multifunctionality and space-saving designs.

Innovation Solution

A foldable remote controller integrating a microprocessor control unit, wireless module, signal emitter, audio codec, microphone, speaker, keyboard module, function key module, and open-close detector, enabling remote control, character signal transmission, and audio signal exchange between the device and multimedia network devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a remote controller integrates multiple functions (keyboard, microphone, speaker), then the device becomes more versatile and saves space, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovemultifunctionalityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines keyboard, microphone, speaker, and remote control functions into a single foldable device. The housing integrates multiple functional modules including keyboard module, function key module, microphone module, and speaker module, allowing users to replace multiple separate electronic products with one unified device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The remote controller is designed to perform multiple functions: it can control multimedia network devices, transmit character signals, and handle audio communication. The device adapts its function based on whether it is in folded or unfolded state, providing universal applicability for different communication needs.

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

2Volume of moving object

If the remote controller is designed to be foldable, then space utilization improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespace savingVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The housing is designed with a foldable structure that can transition between folded and unfolded states. The first and second housings are connected through a hinge mechanism, allowing dynamic reconfiguration of the device form factor to optimize space utilization while maintaining functional integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

When folded, the first housing contains the second housing, creating a compact nested structure. This nesting arrangement allows the device to occupy minimal space when not in use, while still accommodating all necessary functional modules within the folded configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS7605742B2Foldable remote controller
Publication Date: 2009.10.20 WISTRON NEWEB CORP
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AI summary

A foldable remote controller is provided to remotely control a multimedia network device, transmit signals to the multimedia network device, and transmit or receive audio signals between the foldable remote controller and the multimedia network device, so as to communicate on the internet.