Connector for Head-Mountable Devices Wired Signal Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing head-mountable devices face challenges in efficiently sharing content and processing loads when operating in concert, particularly in scenarios where wireless connections are not available, leading to inefficiencies in signal transmission and increased workload on individual devices.
Innovation Solution
A connector system that physically connects head-mountable devices and other electronic devices, allowing for direct signal transmission and workload distribution, which includes a controller to modify signals for optimal reception and processing on connected devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wireless connections are used for content sharing between head-mountable devices, then connection flexibility is improved, but signal transmission efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a connector as an intermediary device that physically connects head-mountable devices to enable direct wired communication. This connector includes connection ports that interface with the devices and facilitates signal transmission without relying on wireless connections, thus resolving the contradiction by providing a mediator that enables both connection capability and transmission efficiency.
2Reliability
If individual head-mountable devices process all content independently, then device autonomy is improved, but processing workload deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the processing workload between multiple head-mountable devices connected through the connector. Instead of one device handling all processing independently, the system segments content processing tasks across multiple devices, allowing each device to handle specific portions of the workload while maintaining overall system autonomy and reliability.
3Loss of energy
If wired connectors are used for direct signal transmission, then signal transmission efficiency is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by designing a connector with a standardized interface that can connect to multiple different head-mountable devices. The connection port and connector structure are designed to be universally compatible, allowing the same connector design to work with various device types, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining efficient wired signal transmission.
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AI summary
Multiple head-mounted devices and/or other electronic devices can operate in concert to provide multiple users with shared experiences and content enjoyment. Such operations can be facilitated by a connection between multiple head-mounted devices and/or other electronic devices to allow different users to receive content. Such a connection can be made possible by a connector that directly and physically connects head-mounted devices and/or other electronic devices to each other and transmits signals there between. By providing a physical connection, the signals can be efficiently transmitted even when other types of connections (e.g., wireless) are not available.