Intelligent Connector Mechanism for Self-Alignment and Secure Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current connector technologies lack intelligence, leading to human error in alignment and force distribution, causing damage to high-performance connectors and failing to secure data integrity, while also being vulnerable to theft and unauthorized access.

Innovation Solution

An intelligent connection system that uses an algorithmic approach to autonomously align and connect physical elements without user intervention, incorporating coding mechanisms for secure and programmable connections, and a hardware-based security mechanism to manage access and prevent data breaches.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If manual connection methods are used, then users can control the connection process, but human error in alignment and force distribution causes damage to high-performance connectors

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvealignment precisionVSAvoidconnector damage

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The connector system performs self-alignment and self-connection through integrated sensors and actuators that automatically detect the target connector, calculate alignment parameters, and execute the connection without human intervention, eliminating manual alignment errors

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical alignment and force application with automated systems including vision sensors for detection, algorithms for calculation, and actuators for precise positioning and force-controlled connection

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional connectors are used, then physical connections can be made, but they lack intelligence to assess threats and protect residing information

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection intelligenceVSAvoiddata security

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The connector system is divided into independent functional modules including detection units, processing units, and execution units, allowing each module to perform specialized tasks such as threat assessment, decision-making, and physical connection control

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connector dynamically adjusts its behavior based on real-time environmental assessment, automatically modifying connection parameters, force application, and security protocols according to detected threats and contextual information

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If standardized connectors are used, then compatibility is improved, but vulnerability to theft and unauthorized access increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnector compatibilityVSAvoidunauthorized access

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The connector implements location-specific and context-specific security measures, applying different authentication protocols and access controls based on the detected environment, device identity, and connection purpose while maintaining physical compatibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP3486793B1Intelligent connection mechanism

Publication Date: 2021.03.10 ENORCOM CORP

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AI summary

An intelligent connection mechanism performs automatic connection for two or more physical elements requesting a connection to each other or one or more physical element requesting a connection to a base unit or a base unit connecting automatically attaching or detaching a module to itself. A customizable modular device is introduced exemplifying some embodiments of the intelligent connection mechanism techniques.