Data Interface Module Sound Channel Integration

Solution Overview

Problem

In electronic devices like mobile phones and tablets, the separate production of a small hole for the microphone's sound transmission channel increases manufacturing costs and affects the device's aesthetics.

Innovation Solution

Integrating the sound transmission channel within the data input/output interface module, which includes an input/output interface jack and a microphone module, eliminating the need for a separate hole in the casing and simplifying the manufacturing process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a separate small hole is provided in the casing for the sound transmission channel, then the microphone can transmit sound effectively, but the device's appearance aesthetics are affected and manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesound transmission effectivenessVSAvoidmanufacturing cost and process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the sound transmission channel with the data input/output interface module by integrating the acoustic passage directly into the interface module structure. The first port of the sound transmission channel is disposed on the side wall of the input/output interface jack, and the second port meets the microphone module, eliminating the need for a separate hole in the casing and reducing manufacturing complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The data input/output interface module is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides data input/output capability through the input/output interface jack and simultaneously serves as the sound transmission channel for the microphone. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dedicated components for sound transmission

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If a separate small hole is provided in the casing for the sound transmission channel, then the microphone can transmit sound effectively, but the device's appearance aesthetics are affected

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesound transmission effectivenessVSAvoidappearance aesthetics

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the sound transmission channel with the data input/output interface module by integrating the acoustic passage directly into the interface module structure. The first port of the sound transmission channel is disposed on the side wall of the input/output interface jack, and the second port meets the microphone module, eliminating the need for a separate hole in the casing and reducing manufacturing complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The data input/output interface module acts as an intermediary structure that houses both the data interface function and the sound transmission function. The sound transmission channel is located in the plastic part of the data input/output interface module, serving as a mediator that combines multiple functions in a single integrated component

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This integration improves the device's appearance aesthetics, simplifies the manufacturing process, and reduces production costs while maintaining effective sound transmission.

Implementation Method 1

the sound transmission channel comprises a first port and a second port, the first port meets the input/output interface jack, and the second port meets the microphone module

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSound wave transmission: Sound

Data Source

PatentUS10545531B2Electronic device

Publication Date: 2020.01.28 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD

AI summary

An electronic device. The electronic device includes: a microphone module, a data input/output interface module, and a sound transmission channel. The data input/output interface module includes an input/output interface jack. The sound transmission channel includes a first port and a second port, the first port meets the input/output interface jack, and the second port meets the microphone module.