Imaging Device Operational Switch Power Mode Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Imaging devices consume excessive power maintaining communication paths even when not transferring data, reducing battery life, and lack control over wireless communication usage without a wired interface.
Innovation Solution
An imaging device with an operational switch that switches between a stop mode, standby mode, and executing mode for communication, based on user interaction, to conserve power and control communication functions, including assigning functions like client mode, auto-upload, streaming transfer, and editing for imaging data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the communication unit maintains a working state to ensure stable communication path, then communication reliability is improved, but power consumption increases and battery life decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication unit dynamically changes its working state based on operational conditions. The control unit switches the communication unit between a working state (for stable communication) and a stopped state (for power saving) based on whether imaging data transfer is needed, making the system adaptive rather than static
Solution Approach 2:
The operational state parameter of the communication unit is changed based on operational duration of the operational switch. When the switch is operated for a predetermined period or longer, the communication unit is set to working state; otherwise it is set to stopped state, changing the operational parameters based on usage conditions
2Adaptability or versatility
If the wireless communication interface is always available, then communication functionality is improved, but power consumption increases in battery-driven devices
Solution Approach 1:
The communication unit operates periodically rather than continuously. It is activated only when needed (when operational switch duration indicates user intent to transfer data) and remains stopped otherwise, creating a periodic on-demand operation pattern that reduces overall power consumption while maintaining availability when required
3Use of energy by moving object
If the communication unit is stopped to save power, then power consumption decreases, but communication responsiveness and availability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary assessment through the operational switch to determine user intent before activating the communication unit. The operational switch serves as a preliminary action that triggers communication unit activation only when data transfer is intended, avoiding unnecessary activation and improving responsive efficiency
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AI summary
A function relating to communication of imaging data is assigned to an operational switch of an operating unit. A control unit switches a working mode of the assigned assignment function among a stop mode in which power supply to a communication unit that communicates the imaging data is stopped, a standby mode in which standby is performed to enable the communication of the imaging data by supplying power to the communication unit, and an executing mode in which the imaging data is communicated, depending on operational duration of the operational switch. In a case where the imaging data is not communicated, the assignment function is set to the stop mode, thereby realizing power saving. Further, the working mode of the assignment function can be switched depending on the operational duration of the operational switch, which improves the operability of an imaging device.