Glove Circuit Assembly Using Voltage Divider Button Encoding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wearable gloves with electrical triggers only allow for single-function operation, limiting complex interactions and lacking bidirectional communication capabilities.
Innovation Solution
An electrical circuit assembly for a glove featuring a trigger and multiple function buttons connected via a voltage divider, allowing for complex interactions by determining different voltage values based on their states, enabling high compatibility with existing electronic modules without increasing physical contacts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple input options (function buttons) are added to enable complex interactions, then the interaction capability is improved, but the number of electrical contacts required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by using a voltage divider circuit that generates different voltage values (parameters) based on the state of function buttons. Instead of adding more electrical contacts for each button, the system encodes button states as different voltage levels (e.g., 0V, 1.65V, 3.3V) that are transmitted through a single electrical contact. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining versatility while reducing contact complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The voltage divider circuit acts as an intermediary between the function buttons and the electrical contact. Rather than directly connecting each button to separate contacts, the voltage divider mediates by converting multiple button states into a single voltage signal that can be read through one contact. This intermediary approach enables complex interactions without proportionally increasing the number of electrical contacts.
2Adaptability or versatility
If more function buttons are added to increase input options, then the versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The voltage divider circuit serves as a universal interface that can handle multiple function buttons through a single electrical contact. The same circuit architecture can encode states from any number of buttons by selecting appropriate resistance values, making the system universally applicable regardless of the number of input options needed. This multi-functionality approach increases versatility without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.
3Ease of operation
If a trigger-only interface is used, then the device simplicity is maintained, but the interaction capability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the trigger function with additional function buttons into a unified control interface. The trigger can operate independently for simple operations, while the function buttons provide additional input options when needed. Both control elements are integrated into the same voltage divider-based encoding system, allowing the device to maintain simplicity for basic operations while gaining enhanced interaction capability when required.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables complex interactions and bidirectional communication with electronic modules using a simple and cost-effective design, ensuring high compatibility and energy efficiency while providing ergonomic and adaptable functionality.
Implementation Method 1
the electrical circuit assembly comprises a voltage divider. Said at least one electrical contact is connected electrically to the trigger and said at least one function button via the voltage divider so that depending on each state of the trigger (open; closed) and/or said at least one function button (open; closed) a different voltage value is determinable at said at least one electrical contact
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AI summary
An electrical circuit assembly for a glove as well as a glove. The electrical circuit assembly includes a trigger and at least one function button as well as a holder. An electronic module can be inserted into the holder in order to be held in place by the holder. The holder includes at least one electrical contact which physically contacts an electrical mating contact of the electrical module when the electronic module is inserted. In addition, the electrical circuit assembly includes a voltage divider, wherein the at least one electrical contact is connected electrically to the trigger and the at least one function button via the voltage divider so that depending on the respective state of the trigger and/or the at least one function button, a different voltage value is determinable at the at least one electrical contact.