Hand-Garment Sensor Devices With Remote Computing for Longer Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wearable secondary devices in systems, such as sensor modules and display units, face a trade-off between prolonged operating time and versatility due to limited computing power and storage capacity, which is inadequate for diverse tasks.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a sensor and/or information system with a hand garment and a secondary device connected to a smart device, where compute-intensive processes are offloaded to the smart device, allowing the secondary device to operate with reduced resources and battery capacity, while executing predefined actions based on actuating signals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the secondary device is equipped with increased computing power and storage capacity to handle diverse tasks, then versatility is improved, but operating time is reduced due to higher power consumption
Solution Approach 1:
A server acts as an intermediary between the secondary device and the main device, enabling the secondary device to access additional computing resources and storage capacity remotely. This allows the secondary device to handle diverse tasks with high versatility while maintaining low local power consumption and extended operating time, as the computationally intensive operations are performed on the server rather than on the battery-constrained secondary device.
2Power
If the secondary device performs compute-intensive processes locally, then task execution capability is improved, but battery capacity requirements increase, reducing operating time
Solution Approach 1:
The server serves as a remote computing resource that the secondary device can access for compute-intensive processes. By offloading these processes to the server, the secondary device maintains high processing capability for diverse tasks while significantly reducing its local power consumption, thereby extending battery life and operating time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the secondary device has larger battery capacity to support diverse tasks, then versatility is improved, but device weight and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The server provides remote access to additional computing resources and storage capacity, enabling the secondary device to achieve high versatility without requiring a larger local battery or more complex hardware configuration. This cloud-based approach allows the secondary device to remain lightweight and simple while still capable of handling diverse tasks by leveraging external resources on demand.
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AI summary
A method for operating a system having a sensor and/or information device and a main device is described. The sensor and/or information device includes a hand garment and a secondary device, with at least one input mechanism. The main device is connected to a database. The method includes the following steps: An actuating signal is generated using the at least one input mechanism. The actuating signal is received by the secondary device, and an input signal is transmitted on the basis of the actuating signal by the secondary device to the main device. An action instruction is generated by way of a main device based on the input signal and based on a predefined action sequence. The action instruction is transmitted to the secondary device. Moreover, a sensor and/or information device, a sensor and/or information system as well as computer programme are described.