Interactive Object Wireless Communication Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for systems and methods to facilitate interactive communication between smart devices and objects such as toys, action figures, or dolls, enabling two-way communication that includes control of movements and audio responses, which current technologies like haptic technology cannot effectively achieve due to limitations in bandwidth and interactive capabilities.
Innovation Solution
The system comprises a communication module in the object with input devices like a three-axis sensor, microphone, and output devices like a speaker and motor, connected via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, allowing for the transmission of signals to control movements and audio responses, enabling two-way interactive communication between the object and a smart device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If haptic technology is used for interaction between smart devices and objects, then portability and simplicity are improved, but bandwidth and interactive capabilities deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a wireless communication module as an intermediary between the smart device and the object (toy/doll). This module enables data transmission with sufficient bandwidth while keeping the object portable. The wireless communication acts as a mediator that overcomes the limitations of haptic technology by providing a dedicated communication channel for exchanging control signals, sensor data, and multimedia content without requiring physical contact or limiting interaction capabilities.
2Device complexity
If haptic technology is used for interaction between smart devices and objects, then device simplicity is improved, but interactive capabilities deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal communication platform that enables the object to perform multiple interactive functions. The wireless communication module supports various interaction modes including voice recognition, gesture control, real-time video streaming, and two-way audio communication. This multi-functional approach allows a single device configuration to handle diverse interactive scenarios, thereby enhancing adaptability and versatility without significantly increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts its interaction capabilities based on the situation. The object can switch between different communication modes and interaction types (voice, gestures, visual displays) depending on user needs and environmental conditions. This dynamic flexibility allows the system to provide rich interactive capabilities while maintaining a relatively simple base architecture, as not all functions are active simultaneously.
3Adaptability or versatility
If real-time two-way communication is implemented between object and smart device, then user experience interactivity is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple communication functions (wireless data transmission, audio processing, gesture recognition, and video streaming) into an integrated communication module within the object. By merging these functions into a single unified system rather than separate components, the patent reduces overall system complexity while maintaining real-time two-way communication capabilities. The integrated module handles multiple protocols and interaction types through a consolidated architecture, making the system more manageable despite its enhanced functionality.
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AI summary
Methods for interactive communication between an object and a smart device are provided. Signals can be transmitted from the smart device to the object to control movement of a movable part at the object. Signals can also be transmitted from the smart device to the object to broadcast words and/or songs at a speaker at the object. In addition, in response to a user's touching the object, the object's speaker can broadcast words and/or songs. The signals transmitted from the smart device to the object transceiver can be audio signals so as to create a two-way interactive and live communication. In addition, voice instructions can be spoken into the microphone of the object, and then transmitted from the object to the smart device to initiate an activity at the smart device.